JP2005205236A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball machine giving a player a fresh feeling and having an improved taste. <P>SOLUTION: This pinball machine is provided with an opening drive control means opening a drive winning hole at the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, a contracting/closing drive control means contracting or closing the drive winning hole at the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a shooting stop timing notification means notifying a timing to stop the shooting of a game ball toward the drive winning hole corresponding to a timing to drive the contraction or closing of the drive winning hole. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine, when a game ball passes through a predetermined part of the game board, the symbol starts to fluctuate in the symbol display part of the game board, and stops at a specific symbol to drive the game board. So as to make it easier to win a game ball, it is expanded to enter an expanded state, and after a predetermined time or after a predetermined number of balls have been won, it is reduced or closed to be reduced or closed (hereinafter referred to as reduced closure). There is something that was configured. Then, when a game ball wins the drive winning opening, a prize ball is paid out to the player according to the number of game balls won as a game value.

  In addition, the normal player hits the game ball toward the driving prize opening according to the expansion of the driving prize opening, and then toward the driving prize opening according to the reduction closing of the driving prize opening thereafter. Has stopped launching game balls. At that time, the stop of the game ball launching toward the driving winning opening is performed after the player confirms the closed closing of the driving winning opening.

  However, the game ball launched from the launch device of the gaming machine requires a predetermined time from the launch to the drive winning opening by contacting the nail on the game board, etc. Even if the driving toward the driving prize opening is stopped by noticing the reduced closing driving of the driving prize opening, some of the game balls launched toward the driving prize opening before the stopping stop are Will reach or close to the driving prize opening. Therefore, the player is firing a game ball (waste ball) that cannot be awarded to the drive winning opening that is originally intended to win, leading to a loss of the player. In particular, since it is normal that a general player does not know the expansion time (time from the expansion to the closing) of the driving prize opening, the driving prize opening is predicted by predicting the start of the reduced closing driving of the driving prize opening. I couldn't stop hitting the game balls. Moreover, even if the player knew the expansion time, it was a very troublesome task for the player to measure it and play the game according to the measurement.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a ball game machine that is driven to reduce and close after the drive winning opening is driven to expand and facilitate the winning of the game ball, it is launched toward the driving winning opening. Game balls that have reached the driving prize opening after being reduced and closed, the number of game balls that do not win the driving prize opening can be reduced, and the player can have a fresh game feeling and the player can improve the skill level. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine with an improved preference.

  That is, the invention of claim 1 includes a launching device that launches a game ball toward a game area, and the game ball that is driven into the game area by the launching device wins a driving prize opening in the game area. In a ball and ball game machine that gives a player a game value, it is a win based on a driving prize opening determination process means for determining whether or not to widen a driving prize opening and a driving prize opening determination process. In the case where the driving prize opening symbol is changed for a predetermined time, the driving prize opening symbol display unit for displaying the winning driving prize opening symbol, and the driving prize winning symbol determination process for winning and winning the driving prize opening symbol. Expansion drive control means for expanding the drive winning opening due to the fact that the drive winning opening is not currently changing, reduced closing drive control means for reducing or closing the drive winning opening due to a predetermined condition, and the drive winning For mouth A design variation time determination processing means for a driving prize opening that determines a variation time of a pattern from a plurality of fluctuation times, and launching a game ball toward the driving prize opening before starting to reduce and close the driving prize opening. And a launch stop timing notifying means for notifying the stop timing in correspondence with the timing at which the drive winning opening is reduced or closed, and the notification by the launch stop timing notifying means is emitted by the launching device. It is set in consideration of the arrival time of the game ball to the driving prize opening during expansion, and at the timing to prevent the game ball from being shot toward the driving prize opening in the reduced closed state where the possibility of winning is low or not The present invention relates to a ball game machine characterized by being made.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a selection control means for selecting and controlling the first gaming state in which the launch stop timing notification is performed and the second gaming state in which the launch stop timing notification is not performed. It is characterized by.

  The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, a display device is provided, and the launch stop timing notification is performed by display notification by the display device.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, a voice generation device is provided, and the launch stop timing notification is performed by voice notification by the voice generation device.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, a stop preparation advance notice for notifying the launch stop timing notice is performed before the launch stop timing notice.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, before the launch stop timing is notified, a stop preparation advance notice for notifying the launch stop timing is performed.

  According to the ball game machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the winning combination of the driving prize opening determination unit for determining whether or not to widen the driving prize opening and the processing for determining whether or not the driving prize opening is determined is determined. In this case, after changing the symbol for the driving prize opening for a predetermined time, the symbol for the driving prize opening for displaying the symbol for the driving prize winning hole is won, and the symbol for the driving prize winning symbol is determined by the driving prize winning hole determination process. Widening drive control means for widening the driving prize opening due to not being fluctuating at present, Reduction closing drive control means for reducing or closing the driving prize opening due to a predetermined condition, and the driving prize opening A driving prize opening symbol changing time determination processing means for determining a symbol changing time from a plurality of fluctuation times, and driving a game ball toward the driving prize opening before starting to drive the closed closing of the driving prize opening. When to stop And a launch stop timing notifying means for notifying the timing corresponding to the drive winning opening being reduced or closed, so that if the launch stop timing is not notified, the player whose opening time of the drive winning opening is unknown For this reason, the timing for closing the driving prize opening cannot be predicted, and it is not possible to respond to the reduced closing driving of the driving prize opening, and a waste ball that does not win the driving prize opening is fired, and the player stops the launch According to the timing notification means, if the game ball is stopped from being driven toward the driving winning opening, it is possible to prevent driving toward the driving winning opening in a reduced closed state where the possibility of winning is low or not. It is possible to reduce the number of game balls that are likely to be a useless ball when not winning in the winning opening.

  According to the ball game machine of the second aspect of the invention, the selection control means for selecting and controlling the first game state in which the launch stop timing notification is performed and the second game state in which the launch stop timing notification is not performed. Since the player can prevent the game ball from being launched toward the driving winning opening after the reduction closure when the first game state is selected, the player can select the second game state. Since the driving prize opening is reduced and closed without notification of launch stop timing, the player's response is delayed, and it is possible to drive toward the driving prize opening in the reduced closed state where the possibility of winning is low or not Prone to occur. Therefore, the player becomes irritated whether or not the first game state and the second game state are selected, and the preference for the game is further improved.

  Further, like the ball game machine shown in the embodiment, a driving prize opening and a symbol starting gate for driving prize opening are provided at different positions on the left and right of the game board, and the game balls to the symbol starting gate for driving prize opening are provided. If passing is one condition for driving prize opening expansion, the game ball launch strength to pass the gaming ball to the driving prize opening symbol start gate and the right driving prize opening being expanded It is different from the launch strength of the game ball for making it. Accordingly, by switching (adjusting) the launch intensity of the game ball at each launch stop timing notification, a game ball that does not hit the drive winning opening after reduction and closes and does not win the drive winning opening (wasted) Not only can the number of balls) be reduced, but it is also possible to efficiently pass the game ball to the symbol start gate for the driving prize opening and increase the number of times the driving prize opening is expanded. Depending on the skill (switching of firing strength), the game value obtained will be different, and it will be a highly interesting ball game machine that incorporates many technical intervention elements.

  According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 3, since the display device is provided and the launch stop timing notification is performed by the display notification by the display device, the player is driven to reduce and close the driving winning opening. This makes it possible to grasp the situation quickly at a glance, which is not only friendly to the player, but also makes the difference between the two types of gaming states clear and more interesting.

  According to the ball game machine of the invention of claim 4, since the voice generating device is provided and the launch stop timing notification is performed by the voice notification by the voice generating device, the player has the drive winning opening closed down. The driving can be quickly grasped by hearing, and it is not only friendly to the player, but also the difference between the two types of gaming states is clear, and it becomes more interesting.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the launch stop preparation advance notice for notifying the launch stop timing notice is performed before the launch stop timing notice, the player launches the game ball. The attitude to stop and the game ball can be prepared for launch stop before informing the stop timing of the launch, which is kind to the player.

  According to the ball game machine of the sixth aspect of the present invention, the launch stop timing switches the firing strength of the launching device (when launching is stopped and the firing strength is switched once, and the firing strength is switched without stopping the launching). Since both the timing and the timing are determined, it is possible to smoothly switch from the launching of the game ball to be launched to the driving winning opening in the reduced closed state to another launching method.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the ball game machine, and FIG. 3 is a simplified system control of the ball game machine. Block diagram, FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing display control of the same ball game machine, FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to random number update processing, FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to random number acquisition storage processing for a right drive winning opening, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart related to a right drive winning opening symbol variation time determination process, FIG. 9 is a flowchart related to a launch preparation notice notification determination process, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart related to a launch timing notification determination process. 11 is a flowchart relating to the launch preparation advance notice process, FIG. 12 is a flowchart relating to the launch timing notice process, and FIG. 13 is a launch stop preparation schedule. FIG. 14 is a flowchart related to the launch stop timing notification determination process, FIG. 15 is a flowchart related to the launch stop preparation advance notice process, FIG. 16 is a flowchart related to the launch stop timing notification process, and FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart related to a right drive winning opening reduction closing drive process.

  A ball ball game machine (here, a pachinko game machine) 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a game ball outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 standing on the edge of a game board 3 in a substantially circular shape. On the center line of the game area 6 surrounded by the rails 5, a display device 9, a first type start winning port 10, a special winning port 15 which is a special electric accessory, and an out port 17 are arranged in order from the top to the bottom. In addition, lamp wind turbines 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a start gate 19 for a right drive prize opening is provided below the left lamp wind turbine 18a, and a right drive prize opening 11 that is a normal electric accessory is provided below the right lamp wind turbine 18b. The windmills 22a and 22b are provided below the start gate 19 and the right drive winning opening 11 for the right drive winning opening, the left sleeve winning opening 23 and the right sleeve winning opening 25 are provided below, and the large winning opening. Left drop on both sides of 15 Award port 27 and right off the winning port 29 is disposed. When game balls win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Further, in the ball game machine, when a predetermined special game state is achieved under a specific condition, in this example, a big hit, the big prize opening 15 is opened, and the game ball becomes easy to win. In this example, an obstacle nail 21 is disposed in the vicinity of the right drive winning opening 11 so that a game ball driven to the right from the center of the gaming board does not win the first start winning opening 10. Yes.

On the front side of the game board 3, a glass frame 31, an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving paid-out game balls, a mounting plate 33 for mounting the upper ball receiving tray 32, and a game when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated. Lower ball tray 34 for receiving a ball, lamp indicators 35 and 36 for notifying a game state, a speaker 37 for notifying a player of a game state by sound and sound effect, and a game according to a player's launch operation A launching device H that shoots a ball toward the game area 6 is assembled.
Next, each required part will be described in further detail.

  The display device 9 is composed of a right drive winning symbol display device 41 and a central special symbol display device 43 at the upper part thereof, and a right drive winning symbol design such as numerals, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters) or special. The symbol can be changed and displayed. In addition, the special symbol display device 43 can also display an advance drive preparation notice and a launch timing notice of the right drive winning opening 11 described later. The right drive winning opening symbol display device 41 has a right driving winning opening symbol display unit 45 made up of 7-segment LEDs and the like. Further, a right drive winning opening symbol variation number memory display 47 composed of LEDs or the like is provided on both sides of the right driving winning opening symbol display section 45, and a game ball passes through the right drive winning opening symbol starting gate 19. The number of symbol fluctuation starts caused by this is stored and displayed as the number of holdings (in this example, a maximum of four times), except for those that are currently fluctuating.

  The special symbol display device 43 includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 43 includes a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) capable of color display in the window frame portion 49. An image display unit (variable display area) 50 is provided. The image display unit 50 is divided into three horizontal display areas, a left display area, a central display area, and a right display area. The left display area has a left special symbol, and the central display area has a middle display area. As for the special symbol and the right special symbol in the right display area, the variable display and the stop display are possible as the determination symbols (determination result display symbols), respectively. The special symbols displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area in this embodiment are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, respectively. , '6', '7', '8', '9', '10', '11'.

  In addition, the image display unit 50 includes decorative symbols such as backgrounds (buildings, landscapes, etc.), characters (persons, animals, plants, objects, etc.), characters, etc. in addition to the special symbols during the change of the special symbols. The decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner due to a predetermined starting condition such as the variation start of the special symbol. Further, a special symbol variation number storage display 51 made of LEDs or the like is provided on the left and right inner sides of the window frame portion 49.

  The first type start winning opening 10 is provided directly below the display device 9 and is open. In addition, the right drive winning opening 11 is formed into a substantially V-shaped state in which the two movable wing pieces 11a and 11b are reduced to a substantially vertical reduced state (in this example, a closed state) by a right drive winning opening solenoid on the back. It is controlled to be able to change between the expanded states for expanding the winning area. In this example, a pin-shaped obstacle protrusion 200 is provided above the right drive winning opening 11 so that the game ball can be moved to the right drive winning opening 11 when the two movable wing pieces 11a and 11b are contracted substantially vertically. It constitutes a closed state that prevents winning a prize.

  Further, a special symbol change start switch for detecting a ball won in the first type start winning port 10 is provided in the path of the winning ball on the back of the game board 3, and the special symbol is detected by detecting the winning ball. The design variation of the display device 43 is started. At that time, regarding the number of balls won in the first type start winning opening 10 during the special symbol variation, that is, the number of times the special symbol variation starts, the number of holdings (in this example, a maximum of four times) is set as the special symbol variation. The number is displayed on the number storage display 51, and the display number of the display 51 is reduced by decreasing the storage number.

  The right drive winning opening symbol start gate 19 is provided in the left region of the display device 9 and includes a right driving winning opening symbol change start switch, and passes through the gate 19 by the right drive winning opening symbol change start switch. A game ball is detected. The detected winning signal is sent to the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG. 3 to be described in detail later, and accordingly, the numerical value of the label-FRND-M counter of the main control circuit 70 is acquired (extracted), and the acquired numerical value. Is temporarily stored in the symbol random number storage area for the right drive winning award of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. Based on the stored numerical values, determination of winning and losing to the right driving winning a prize, determination of stop symbol, etc. are performed, and for the right driving winning a prize mouth based on the control data of the determined stop symbol and the like The symbol display device 41 is configured to start the change of the symbol for the right drive winning a prize opening in the symbol display unit 45 for the right driving winning award. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, and the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are won. A detection switch for a left drop winning opening and a detection switch for a right drop winning opening for detecting a ball are provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special winning opening 15 is provided below the first type starting winning opening 10 and includes a special winning opening opening solenoid and an opening / closing plate 61 opened and closed by the solenoid. The special winning opening 15 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 61 is closed, and the special winning opening 63 is opened inside the special winning opening 15 so as to be opened simultaneously with the opening of the special winning opening 15. And have. Further, the specific area winning opening 63 is provided with an open / close door (not shown) that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid in a predetermined condition. Further, the specific area winning opening 63 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch for detecting a specific winning ball, and a continuation right to reopen the large winning opening 15 is established by detecting the winning ball. In addition, a winning ball count switch for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 15 and has not won the specific area winning port 63 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 15.

  The operation of the special symbol display device 43 and the operation of the special winning opening 15, that is, the operation when the special game is executed (when the big hit is established) will be described. As described above, when a game ball wins the first type start winning opening 10 and a winning ball is detected by the special symbol variation start switch, a main signal shown in FIG. Along with this, various random number values of the main control circuit 70 are acquired (extracted), and the acquired numerical values are temporarily stored in a special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. Then, based on each stored numerical value, determination of jackpot, determination of fixed stop symbol (creation), determination of presence / absence of reach, determination of symbol variation / stop pattern and background symbol, etc. ) Confirmed stop symbols, symbol fluctuations / stop patterns, etc., are transmitted as commands (instruction signals) to the display control circuit 90, which is a sub-control circuit, and the display control circuit 90 that receives them transmits control data to the special symbol display device 43. Is set, and the control by the control data is executed to start the change of the special symbols in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the image display unit 50 in the special symbol display device 43.

  After a predetermined time from the start of the change of the special symbol (the time determined by each selected change pattern, in this example, a minimum of 5.1 seconds to a maximum of 57.1 seconds), for example, the left display area, the center display The special symbols fluctuate and stop in the order of the region, the right display region, the left display region, the right display region, the center display region, etc., and the stop symbol is fixedly displayed. At this time, the reach state may be established depending on the determined stop symbol and symbol variation / stop pattern. Here, the reach state refers to a specific display mode, that is, a jackpot combination, in a stage before the display control proceeds and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started on the image display unit 50. Is a display mode for making the player think that the variable display mode is easily displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, only the display area (here, the central display area) for displaying the final stop symbol (here, the middle special symbol) among the display areas of the image display unit 50 is left. Reach variation display processing is performed in which the remaining two display areas are stopped and displayed so that symbols become a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

  Further, during the reach state, the variation time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the image display unit 50 is lengthened, or the background image displayed behind the special symbol in the image display unit 50 is changed. A reach action selected from a plurality of modes of reach action, such as displaying the character or character on the image display unit 50, is produced. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the advance notice include character display and afterimage display on the image display unit 50.

  If the combination of the stop special symbols is a predetermined hit symbol combination (big hit symbol combination) determined in advance, for example, the common symbol combination consisting of the same symbol combinations, the jackpot state is entered. When the big hit state is reached, the open / close plate 61 of the big prize opening 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, and the big prize opening 15 can be won, and the big prize opening 15 is won. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown). The opening / closing plate 61 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). . The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch is displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 as a number from 0 to 10 or as a bar graph.

  Further, when the special winning ball detection switch detects the winning ball to the specific area winning port 63 while the grand winning port 15 is being opened or within about 2 seconds after the closing of the big winning port 15, the right to continue repeating the jackpot is repeated. And the opening / closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 15 times or 13 times at the maximum). In the embodiment, the combination of jackpot symbols that are displayed in a definite stop state when the jackpot is established is a specific symbol combination, specifically, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “11”. In the case of a symbol combination consisting of any of the odd numbers of ', the maximum number of occurrences of the jackpot continuation right, that is, the so-called number of rounds is 13 rounds, while the combination of jackpot symbols displayed in a fixed stop display Is a non-probable variable (ordinary symbol) symbol combination consisting of an even number of '0', '2', '4', '6', '8', '10' (normal symbol combination) ), The number of rounds is 15 rounds.

  FIG. 3 shows a main control circuit 70 that performs main control of a game system installed on the back side of the ball game machine 1, and a special display in the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 under the control of the main control circuit 70. A system control block of the ball game machine 1 is shown, such as a display control circuit (sub control circuit) 90 that performs display control of decorative symbols such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, and the like.

  The main control circuit 70 includes a CPU 72 that performs a control operation in accordance with a game control program, a RAM 73 that functions as a work memory for the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores a game control program, a one-chip microcomputer 71, It is composed of I / O (input / output) buses 75 and 76 for connecting the computer 71 and the display control circuit 90, an output port 77, a driver 78, a buffer gate 79, an interface 80, an initial reset circuit 81, a periodic reset circuit 82, and the like. ing.

  The CPU 72 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as the probability of occurrence of a big hit (special game state) and a winning by a right drive winning opening symbol (right driving winning a prize) A random number or the like that determines the probability of occurrence of the mouth 11 expansion drive) is also generated. The RAM 73 temporarily stores a storage area for the detection signal of the special symbol variation start switch and the detection signal of the symbol variation start switch for the right drive winning award, a storage region for various random values generated by the CPU 72, and various data. A storage area and flag to be stored, and a work area for the CPU 72 are provided. Further, in the ROM 74, game control programs, control data, and control commands are written, as well as jackpot determination values and winning determination values based on the right drive winning symbol are written.

  The initial reset circuit 81 is a circuit for resetting the one-chip microcomputer 71 when the power supply circuit 87 is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 81, the one-chip microcomputer 71 initializes various control information.

  The periodic reset circuit 82 periodically gives a reset pulse to the one-chip microcomputer 71 (for example, every 4 msec), and repeatedly executes the game control program stored in the ROM 74 of the one-chip microcomputer 71 from the top. Circuit.

  Further, based on the control signal output from the main control circuit 70, the right drive winning port 11, the big winning port 15, the right driving winning port symbol display device 41, and the right driving winning port symbol connected to the driver 78 are displayed. The fluctuation number storage display 47, the special symbol fluctuation number storage display 51 and the like are controlled. The main control circuit 70 also corresponds to expansion drive control means for expanding the drive winning opening 11 and reduction closing drive control means for closing and closing (in this example, closing). Further, the light emitter control circuit 88 receives the light emitter control signal via the driver 78, and the lamp indicators 35, 36 and the like are controlled based on the control signal. In addition, various game information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, and probability variation information is output to the hall management device 84 which is a host computer via the driver 78 and the information output circuit 83.

  In addition, special symbol variation start switch, right drive winning symbol design variation start switch, specific winning ball detection switch, winning ball count switch, other winning port detection switches, etc., which detect game balls won in various winning ports Detection signals output from the respective detectors are transmitted to the main control circuit 70 via the interface 80.

  In addition, a voice synthesis circuit 85 and a display control circuit 90 are connected to the one-chip microcomputer 71 via an I / O bus 75. A speaker 37 is connected to the voice synthesis circuit 85 via a voice amplification circuit 86, and the special symbol display device 43 is connected to the display control circuit 90.

  The display control circuit 90 corresponds to a sub control circuit that performs predetermined display control processing based on a control signal from the main control circuit 70. The display control circuit 90 also includes decorative images such as game images (special symbols (determination symbols), characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) to be displayed on the display device 9 (particularly the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43). As shown in FIG. 4, a control data ROM 92 for storing control data for displaying a game image on the display device 9 and the control data can be rewritten as shown in FIG. Control data RAM 93 to be stored, image data ROM 96 for storing image data (decision symbol variation / stop display data, decoration symbol display data, etc.) such as special symbols, characters, backgrounds, characters, etc. Control of the main control circuit 70 A display control CPU that controls display control data according to the control data ROM 92 and the control data RAM 93 based on the signal (control unit, calculation unit, A seed counter, various registers, various flags, etc.) 91, necessary data is read from the image data ROM 96 based on a command from the display control CPU 91, and decorations such as the special symbol, background, character, character, etc. It includes a VDP 94 that generates map data such as symbols, a VRAM 95 that stores data generated by the VDP 94, a DA conversion circuit 97 that converts the stored image data into RGB signals, a reset circuit 98, and the like. The RGB signal converted by the DA conversion circuit 97 is input to the special symbol display device 43, and the composite synchronization signal SYNC is supplied from the VDP 94 to the special symbol display device 43 of the display device 9. Then, the special symbol display device 43 displays an image on the image display unit 50 based on the transmitted RGB signal and composite sync signal SYNC.

  The main control circuit 70 includes a power supply circuit 87, a launch control circuit 100 for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch device H, and a payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout device (not shown). A payout control circuit 110 for controlling the control is connected.

  As counters of the CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 in this embodiment, various counters such as a jackpot determination counter can be mentioned. As shown in Table 1, labels-FRND-M as main counters in the present invention. , Label-FRND-H and label-FRND-J. It should be noted that up to five numerical values acquired at predetermined times for each counter are stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. The numerical values of the counters stored in the RAM 73 are cleared after a series of game operation processes relating to the numerical values of the counters. The operation of each counter is as follows.

  The label-FRND-M is used to determine a right drive winning opening symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right driving winning opening symbol display section 45 and to determine whether or not the right driving winning opening symbol is hit or missed. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every interrupt time. After reaching “9”, the addition is repeated from “0” again. The numerical value Q1 of this label-FRND-M is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the right drive winning opening symbol start gate 19 is detected by the right drive winning opening symbol change start switch, and is displayed and is being displayed. A maximum of five, including those for each design, are stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  Further, the right drive winning symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the label-FRND-M. In the embodiment, when the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-M is “1”, the symbol for the right driving winning a prize opening displayed on the right driving winning prize symbol display section 45 becomes “1”, etc. The acquired numerical value of -M is assigned as the symbol for the right drive winning a prize port to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 45 for the right drive winning award as it is.

  The label -FRND-H is for determining the change time from the start of change to the stop of the right drive winning symbol in the right drive winning symbol design display unit 45, and when the ball game machine 1 is turned on. , Starting from “0”, “1” is added at each interrupt time, and after reaching “4”, the addition is repeated starting from “0” again. The numerical value Q2 of this label-FRND-H is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the right drive winning symbol design starting gate 19 is detected by the right drive winning symbol design change start switch, and is displayed and is being displayed. Up to a maximum of five, including those for design, are stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  The label-FRND-J is used to determine a launch preparation advance notice for making it easier to win a game ball to the right drive winning opening 11 that performs expansion driving and reduction closing driving, for determining a launch timing notification, and for right driving winning. The first game state is for determining the launch stop preparation notice and reducing the launch stop timing notice for reducing the useless game balls that are not won in the mouth, and for the launch stop timing notice. It also serves as selection control means for selecting and controlling the second gaming state in which the launch stop timing notification is not performed. The “launching” refers to launching a game ball toward the right drive winning opening 11, and specifically, launching by operating the launcher H so that the game ball reaches the right drive winning opening 11. means. “Launching stop”, which will be described in detail later, means not only stopping the launch of the game ball, but also switching the launch intensity of the launcher H without stopping the launch of the game ball (in a continuous launch state). Change and includes launching a game ball in the other direction. This label-FRND-J starts from “0” when the power of the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by “1” every interruption time, reaches “2”, and then starts from “0” again. The addition is repeated. The numerical value Q3 of this label-FRND-J is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the right drive winning symbol design starting gate 19 is detected by the right drive winning symbol design change start switch, Up to a maximum of five, including those for winning-winning designs, are stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  In the ball game machine 1 according to the present invention, various processes (main processes) are performed in the main control circuit 70. Among the main processes, a random number update process, a right drive winning opening random number acquisition storage process, a right driven winning opening determination process, a right driving winning opening symbol change time determination process, a launch preparation notice notification determination process, and a launch timing Notification determination process, launch preparation advance notice process, launch timing notice process, launch stop preparation advance notice determination process, launch stop timing notice determination process, launch stop preparation advance notice process, launch stop timing notice process, right The drive winning opening enlargement driving process and the right driving winning opening reduction closing driving process will be described in detail from the relationship with the counter, showing a specific example. The CPU of the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG. 3 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 70 every interruption time (4 msec).

  In the random number update process, the process (S10) shown in FIG. 5 is performed in the random number range of each counter shown in Table 1. In this random number updating process (S10), each numerical value Qn (n = 1 to 3) of each counter is incremented by 1 every predetermined time (S11), and each numerical value Qn is set to a predetermined maximum value X (label -FRND-). When M reaches 9, 9 for label-FRND-H and 2 for label-FRND-J, the process returns to “0” again (S12, S13). Then, the updated numerical value of each counter is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to each counter of the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S14). Note that “Qn ′” in FIG. 5 means the value of each counter before addition (update).

  In the right drive winning opening random number acquisition and storage process, the process (S20) shown in FIG. 6 is performed. In this right drive winning opening random number acquisition and storage process (S20), it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the right driving winning opening design starting gate 19 (S21). Number of stored random numbers for right drive winning awards (acquired random values of label-FRND-M, label-FRND-H, label-FRND-J) already stored in the acquired random value storage area in RAM 73 of control circuit 70 Are determined to be less than 5 of the maximum storage number (S22), and if the number is less than 5, each of new (label-FRND-M, label-FRND-H, label-FRND-J) A random value is acquired (S23). Further, various newly acquired random number values are additionally stored in the acquired random value storage area of the RAM 73 (S24). If the right drive winning opening symbol starting gate 19 is not passed in S21 or if the right driving winning opening acquisition random number is 5 or more in S22, the right driving winning opening random number is immediately acquired. The storage process (S20) is terminated. The random values of the label-FRND-M (Q1), the label-FRND-H (Q2), and the label-FRND-J (Q3) obtained in this way are the right drive winning opening determination process (S30), Symbol change time determination process for right drive winning prize (S40), launch preparation notice notification determination process (S60), launch timing notice determination process (S70), launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100), launch stop It is used in each determination process such as the timing notification determination process (S110).

  In the right drive winning opening determination process (S30), as shown in FIG. 7, it is first determined whether or not the conditions for determining whether or not the right driving winning opening 11 is satisfied (S31). In this example, the case where the success / failure determination condition is satisfied means that the right drive prize opening is not changed when the right drive prize opening symbol is not currently changing or the right drive prize opening 11 has been expanded. This is the case where various random numbers are stored in the RAM 73. When it is determined in S31 that the determination condition is satisfied, one acquired numerical value of label-FRND-M (Q1) stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 is read out. Then, it is compared with a preset value for the right driving prize opening, in this example, “3”, “7” (S32), and if the obtained numerical value Q1 matches either “3” or “7”. It is determined that the winning combination (that is, the right drive winning opening 11 is expanded), and the success / failure determination flag F is set to 1 (S33). In addition, if the determination result determination condition is not satisfied in S31, or if the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-M (Q1) is neither “3” nor “7” in S32, the determination result flag F is It is terminated immediately without being set to 1. The acquired numerical value of the label-FRND-M (Q1) used for the determination in S32 is deleted from the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  In the right drive winning opening symbol variation time determination process (S40), as shown in FIG. 8, first, whether or not the RAM-73 of the main control circuit 70 has the stored acquisition value of label-FRND-H (Q2). Is determined, and it is determined that the symbol variation start for the right drive winning a prize opening is started (S41). If it is determined in S41 that the right drive winning opening symbol variation start is started, one acquisition numerical value of label-FRND-H (Q2) is read out from the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70, and the acquisition is performed. It is determined whether the numerical value is “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”. When the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-H (Q2) is determined to be '0' in S42, the variation time of the right drive winning symbol is set to 6 seconds (S43), 6 seconds after the start of the change of the right drive winning symbol design, the right drive winning symbol display unit 45 stops the change of the right drive winning symbol design.

  Further, when the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-H (Q2) is “1” (S44), the variation time of the symbol for the right drive winning a prize opening is set to 11 seconds (S45), and further, When the obtained numerical value of label-FRND-H (Q2) is “2” (S46), the symbol variation time is set to 16 seconds (S47), and the obtained label-FRND-H (Q2) is obtained. When the numerical value is “3” (S48), the symbol variation time is set to 21 seconds (S49), and the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-H (Q2) is “0” to “3”. When the label-FRND-H (Q2) is “4”, the symbol variation time is set to 26 seconds (S50). In each case, the right drive is performed after the variation time is finished. Enter right-hand drive at winning symbol display 45 Variations in the oral symbols are to stop.

  The obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-H (Q2) used for the determination is deleted from the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70, and the number of holdings on the right drive winning symbol design variation number storage display 47 is reduced. Further, when there are a plurality of numerical values for label-FRND-H (Q2) in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70, the previous variation in the right drive winning symbol is based on the label-FRND-M (Q1). After temporarily stopping at the symbol and stopping and displaying for a time that can be judged by the player (in this example, 2 seconds), the right drive winning symbol design starts to change based on the next read value. It has become. On the other hand, when the stored value of label-FRND-H (Q2) does not remain in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70, the right drive winning symbol does not start to change (S41), so immediately The symbol change time determination process (S40) for driving winning a prize mouth is ended.

  Next, the launch preparation advance notice determination process (S60) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the success / failure determination flag F is set to 1 (S61). If the success / failure determination flag F is 1, it is determined whether or not the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) is “0” determined in advance as the launch preparation advance notice selection numerical value (S62). When the acquired numerical value is “0”, the launch preparation advance notice flag J is set to 1, and the first gaming state in which the launch preparation advance notice is made is selected and determined (S63). Note that if the determination flag F is not 1 in S61, or if the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) is not “0” in S62, that is, if it is “1” or “2”. Immediately after the launch preparation notice notification determination process (S60) is finished, the second gaming state in which the launch preparation notice notification is not performed is selected.

  Next, the launch timing notification determination process (S70) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether the success / failure determination flag F is set to 1 (S71). When the success / failure determination flag F is 1, the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) used in the launch preparation advance notice determination process (S60) is determined in advance as the launch timing notice selection value. If the obtained numerical value is “0”, the launch timing notification flag U is set to 1 and the first gaming state for launch timing notification is selected and determined. (S73). Note that if the determination flag F is not 1 in S71, or if the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) is not “0” in S72, that is, “1” or “2”. The launch timing notification determination process (S70) is immediately ended, and the second gaming state in which the launch timing notification is not performed is selected.

  The launch preparation notice notification determination process (S60) and the launch timing notification determination process (S70) are determined by one type of counter (label-FRND-J (Q3)). Without limitation, it may be made by two types of counters individually corresponding to the launch preparation notice notification determination process and the launch timing notification determination process.

  In the launch preparation advance notice processing (S80), as shown in FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not the launch preparation advance notice flag J is set to 1 (S81). If the launch preparation advance notice flag J is 1, it is then determined whether it is 5 seconds before the start of the right drive winning opening expansion drive (ie, the stop of the right driving winning opening symbol) (S82). In the case of 5 seconds before, “right open after 5 seconds” is displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43. After 3 seconds, start right-handed. ”Is displayed, and a voice synthesizing circuit 85, a sound amplifying circuit 86 and a speaker 37 as a sound generating device are“ opened right after 5 seconds ”. After 3 seconds, start right-handed. Is also instructed to make a notice of launch preparation notice by voice notification (S83). The launch preparation notice is a notice that prompts the player to prepare for “right-handed” in time for the right drive winning opening 11 to be expanded, and “right-handed” as used herein refers to the launcher H This indicates that the game ball is fired toward the right drive port on the right side of the game area by switching the firing intensity to high. In this example, the operation unit of the launching device H is composed of a rotary handle, and the launch strength is increased as the rotary handle is rotated to the right. Therefore, the launch preparation notice is notified in accordance with the instruction (S83). In the case of being violated, preparation on the mind and body (especially fingers and wrists) for making the rotation amount of the launching device H larger than before may be performed. After the instruction (S83), the launch preparation notice flag J is set to 0 (S84). In addition, when the launch preparation notice flag J is not set to 1 in S81, or when the right drive winning opening expanding drive is not started in S82 (that is, the right driving winning opening symbol is stopped) 5 seconds before. The launch preparation advance notice process (S80) is immediately terminated.

  In the launch timing notification process (S90), as shown in FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not the launch timing notification flag U is set to 1 (S91). If the launch timing notification flag U is 1, it is then determined whether or not it is 2 seconds before the start of the right drive winning opening expansion drive (that is, the stop of the right driving winning opening symbol) (S92). In the case of 2 seconds before, the right display is started on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43. Is displayed, and the voice synthesis circuit 85, the voice amplification circuit 86, and the speaker 37 as the voice generator are used to start "right launch! ] To instruct the launch timing by voice notification (S93). When the launch timing notification is made according to these instructions, the player switches the firing strength of the launcher H to strong in accordance with this notification and starts “right-handed”. In the ball ball game machine 1 of this example, the game ball launched to the right side of the game area has an average arrival time from the launch to the right drive winning opening 11 of about 1.5 to 2 seconds. Further, as will be described in detail later, the right drive winning opening 11 is driven to expand and enter an expanded state 2 seconds after the launch timing notification. Therefore, the game ball that is launched according to the launch timing notification can reach the right drive winning opening in the expanded state and win a prize. After the instruction (S93), the launch timing notification flag U is set to 0 (S94). If the launch timing notification flag U is not set to 1 in S91, or if it is not 2 seconds before the stop for the right drive winning symbol in S92, the launch timing notification processing (S90) is immediately performed. Is terminated.

  Next, the launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the success / failure determination flag F is set to 1 (S101). When the success / failure determination flag F is 1, the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) used in the launch preparation advance notice determination process (S60) and the launch timing notification determination process (S70) is also obtained. Then, it is determined whether or not “0” determined in advance as the launch stop preparation notice notification selection value (S102). If the obtained value is “0”, the launch stop preparation notice flag JY is set to 1. Thus, the first gaming state in which the launch stop preparation advance notice is selected and determined (S103). Note that if the determination flag F is not 1 in S101, or if the acquired numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) is not “0” in S102, that is, if it is “1” or “2”. Immediately after the launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100) is completed, the second gaming state in which the launch stop preparation notice is not selected is selected.

  Next, the launch stop timing notification determination process (S110) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the success / failure determination flag F is set to 1 (S111). When the success / failure determination flag F is 1, it is also used in the launch preparation notice notification determination process (S60), the launch timing notice determination process (S70), and the launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100). It is determined whether or not the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) is “0” determined in advance as the launch stop timing notification selection numerical value (S112). Then, the stop timing notification flag UY is set to 1, and the first gaming state in which the stop timing notification is performed is selected and determined (S113). Note that if the success / failure determination flag F is not 1 in S111, or if the obtained numerical value of the label-FRND-J (Q3) is not “0” in S112, that is, if it is “1” or “2”. The launch stop timing notification determination process (S110) is immediately terminated, and the second gaming state in which the launch stop timing notification is not performed is selected.

  The launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100) and the launch stop timing notification determination process (S110) are determined by one type of counter (label-FRND-J (Q3)). Without being limited to the example, it may be performed by two types of counters individually corresponding to the launch stop preparation notice notification determination process and the launch timing determination process.

  In the launch stop preparation notice notification process (S120), as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the launch stop preparation notice flag JY is set to 1 (S121). If the launch stop preparation notice flag JY is 1, then the right drive winning port is reduced and closed (in this example, the right drive winning port is opened and closed after 2 seconds) 3 seconds It is determined whether or not it is before (S122). In the case of 3 seconds ago, the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 “closes right after 3 seconds. One second later, right end. ”Is displayed so as to display“ ”, and in addition, the voice synthesizing circuit 85, the voice amplifying circuit 86, and the speaker 37 as the voice generating device are“ closed right after three seconds. One second later, right end. ] Is also instructed to give a notice of preparation for launch stop preparation (S123). The launch stop preparation advance notice is a notice that prompts the player to prepare for the end of “right-handed end” in time for the start of the reduced closing drive of the right-hand driven winning opening 11. Indicates to stop the launch of the game ball toward the right drive winning opening on the right side of the game area by switching to a weak place where the launch intensity of the launcher H has been increased for “right-handed”. ing. When the notice of launch stop preparation is notified in accordance with the instruction (S123), preparation on the mind and body (particularly fingers and wrists) for making the rotation amount of the launcher H smaller than before is made. do it. After the instruction (S123), the launch stop preparation notice flag JY is set to 0 (S124). If the launch stop preparation notice flag JY is not set to 1 in S121, or the right drive winning opening reduction closing drive (in this example, the right driving winning opening expansion drive is reduced and closed in 2 seconds in S122). If not before 3 seconds, the launch stop preparation notice process (S120) is immediately terminated.

  In the launch stop timing notification process (S130), as shown in FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not the launch stop timing notification flag UY is set to 1 (S131). If the launch stop timing notification flag UY is 1, then the right driving prize opening is reduced and closed (in this example, the right driving prize opening is expanded and driven 2 seconds later). (S132) In the case of 2 seconds ago, the right-hand end! Is displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43. ”Is displayed, and the voice synthesis circuit 85, the voice amplification circuit 86, and the speaker 37 as the voice generator are used to indicate“ right-end! ] Is also instructed to notify the launch stop timing by voice notification (S133). When the launch stop timing notification is made in accordance with these instructions, the player switches the firing strength of the launcher H from strong to weak in accordance with this notification and ends the “right strike”. In the ball game machine 1 of this example, as will be described in detail later, the right drive winning opening 11 is reduced and closed and is closed after 2 seconds from the launch stop timing notification. Further, in this example, the time taken for the launched game ball to reach the right drive winning opening 11 is about 1.5 to 2 seconds. Therefore, according to the launch stop timing notification, if the hitting method aiming at the right drive winning opening 11 is stopped and returned to the original hitting method, the game ball is placed at or near the right driving winning opening in the closed state. It is possible to reduce uselessness without being driven into the driving prize opening. After the instruction (S133), the launch stop timing notification flag UY is set to 0 (S134). If the launch stop timing notification flag UY is not set to 1 in S131, or if it is not 2 seconds before the right drive winning port reduction closing drive in S132, the launch stop timing notification processing (S130). Is terminated.

  In the right drive winning opening expanding drive process (S140), as shown in FIG. 17, it is first determined whether or not the winning / determination determination flag F is set to 1 (S141). When the success / failure determination flag F is 1, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the symbol for the right drive winning a prize has ended (S142). The symbol for the right drive winning a prize opening which is variably displayed in the symbol display unit 45 is stopped at the winning symbol, in this example, '3' or '7', and an instruction to expand the right drive winning award slot 11 is given ( S143), thereby the two movable wing pieces 11a and 11b of the right drive winning opening 11 are driven to expand for a predetermined time (in this example, 2 seconds) by the right drive winning opening solenoid on the back, and the right driving winning prize is received. The winning area of the mouth 11 is set in an expanded state. If the success / failure determination flag F is not set to 1 in S141, or if the variation time of the symbol for the right drive winning a prize has not ended in S142, the right driving winning a prize opening expanding drive process is immediately performed. (S140) ends.

  In the right drive winning opening reduction closing process (S150), as shown in FIG. 18, first, whether or not the right drive winning opening 11 is in the expanded state by the right drive winning opening expanding drive process (S140). Is determined (S151). In the case of the expanded state, it is determined whether or not 2 seconds have elapsed in this example (time from expansion to closing) of the right drive winning opening that is set in advance (S152). When the second period has elapsed, an instruction for reducing and closing is given to the right drive winning opening 11 in the expanded state (S153), and the two movable blade pieces 11a and 11b in the right driving winning opening 11 are moved by the solenoid on the back surface. The right drive winning opening 11 is closed by being reduced and closed substantially vertically. Thereafter, the success / failure determination flag F is set to 0 (S154). If the right drive winning opening 11 is not widened in S151, or if the right drive winning opening widening time of 2 seconds has not elapsed in S152, the right drive winning opening reducing and closing drive processing is immediately performed. (S150) is terminated. Further, in the right drive winning opening reducing and closing drive processing (S150), the right drive winning opening 11 is closed to the player using the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43. You may let me know.

  In the following, the first game state for notifying the game ball launch stop timing (including the launch stop preparation advance notice) in accordance with the reduced closing drive of the right drive winning opening 11 and the game ball launch stop timing are described below. A specific example of the second gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20 (including a case in which the launch stop preparation advance notice is not performed). FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first gaming state, and FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second gaming state.

  In the launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100) and the launch stop timing notice determination process (S110), the launch stop preparation notice notification and the launch are made in accordance with the reduced closing drive of the right drive winning opening 11 (in addition). When the first gaming state in which the stop timing notification is performed is selected, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the player can easily confirm 3 seconds before the right drive winning opening 11 is driven to reduce and close. Thus, the image display unit 50 “closes right after 3 seconds. One second later, right end. ”Is issued, and the launch stop preparation notice is made by the voice generating device using the voice synthesis circuit 85, the voice amplification circuit 86, and the speaker 37. In this example, the expansion time of the right drive winning opening 11 (time from the expansion to the reduction closing) is set to 2 seconds, and the arrival from the launch of the game ball to the right driving winning opening 11 is reached. Since the time is about 1.5 to 2 seconds, the right drive winning opening 11 is still not expanded at the time of launch stop preparation notice in FIG. Next, when the launch stop preparation notice notification is 1 second later, that is, 2 seconds before the right drive winning opening reduction drive is closed, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the image display is made so that the player can easily confirm. In part 50, “Right-handed! , And the stop timing is notified by the voice generating device using the voice synthesis circuit 85, the voice amplification circuit 86, and the speaker 37. Although not shown in the figure, after 3 seconds from the launch stop preparation notice, that is, after 2 seconds from the launch stop timing notice, the right drive winning opening 11 is driven to be reduced and closed, and the game ball P is difficult to win. Become. In this example, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the drive winning opening 11 is in the expanded state at the time of launch stop timing notification based on the value of the expansion time of the driving winning opening 11 and the arrival time of the game ball. It becomes.

  Accordingly, after the launch timing is notified, the player turns the launcher H fully or larger than usual until the launch stop timing is notified, as shown in FIG. 19 (a). The game ball P is played to the right half of the game area 6 where the drive winning hole 11 is present, and is played in the right driving winning hole 11 being expanded. Even if the ball P is easy to win, it can be known in advance that the right drive winning opening 11 will be reduced and closed by the launch stop preparation advance notice. You can make preparations to return to the left. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), since the launch stop timing notification is made, at the same time as the notification, the player stops making the right strike until then, left-handed in the state of continuous firing, that is, the game area 6 You can quickly switch to hitting a little to the left of the center line. Therefore, the game ball P is not shot out toward the closed right drive winning port 11 where there is almost no winning, and it is possible to prevent the use of a useless ball leading to the loss of the player. Although not shown in the drawing, at that time, the symbol display unit 45 for the right drive winning a prize port stops at “7” which is one of the winning symbols.

  In the bullet ball game machine 1 of this example, as described above, the time required for the game ball P launched by the launching device H to aim at the right side of the game area to reach the right drive winning opening 11 from the launch. Is about 1.5 to 2 seconds, the launch stop timing notification corresponds to the reduced closing drive of the right drive winning opening 11 and is 2 seconds before the start of the reduced closing drive. Without limitation, it may be set to an appropriate time in consideration of the time during which the right driving winning opening 11 can be reduced and closed and the shot game ball can reach the driving winning opening being expanded. it can. Further, there is no problem if the advance stop preparation notice is performed before the advance stop timing notice. For example, when the time from the launch to the right drive winning opening 11 is 2.5 to 3 seconds, the expansion time is set to 5 seconds and the launch stop preparation notice is reduced and closed. It may be set so that it is set 4 seconds before and the launch stop timing is notified after 1 second. Furthermore, instead of making the expansion time constant, a new counter may be provided and selected from several different times.

  Further, in this example, the expansion time of the right drive winning opening 11 is 2 seconds. Therefore, assuming that the number of fired balls per minute is 100, if the game ball is fired in accordance with the launch timing notification, approximately 2 -3 game balls P can be awarded to the drive winning slot 11, and about 20 to 30 prize balls can be expected to be acquired (10 prize balls are set to be paid out for one winning prize). Furthermore, while the right drive winning opening 11 is expanding, the image display unit 50 displays “Right open! ”May be displayed to inform the player that the right drive winning opening 11 is being opened.

  On the other hand, when the second gaming state in which the launch preparation advance notice and the launch timing notice are not performed is selected in the launch stop preparation notice notification determination process (S100) and the launch stop timing notice determination process (S110). 20 (a) and 20 (b), the launch stop preparation notice is notified to the image display unit 50 even three seconds before the right drive winning opening 11 is driven to reduce and close. “After 3 seconds, it closed right. One second later, right end. ”Is not displayed, and the launch stop preparation advance notice is not given by the speaker 37 or the like. Similarly, even two seconds before the right drive winning opening 11 is driven to reduce and close, the “right strike end! ”Is not displayed, and the launch stop timing is not notified by the speaker 37 or the like. Therefore, the player does not know in advance that the reduced drive of the right drive winning opening 11 will be performed, and further does not know the timing for stopping the game ball P. Accordingly, the player continues to fire the game ball P toward the right drive winning port until the right drive winning port symbol is driven and closed, and at least a few balls are unnecessarily launched, If the game ball P launched toward the right drive winning opening does not enter another winning opening, the released gaming ball P becomes a useless gaming ball P that does not win anywhere. In particular, for a player whose expansion time of the right drive prize opening is unknown, the timing for closing the right drive prize opening cannot be predicted, and the right drive prize opening cannot be fully accommodated in the reduced closing drive, and the drive prize opening A lot of useless balls that won't win will be fired.

  Thus, in the case of the first gaming state with the launch stop preparation notice and the launch stop timing notice for the reduction closing of the right drive winning opening 11, the launch stop preparation notice and the launch stop timing notice are provided. Compared to the case of the second gaming state without the player, the player can reduce the lost balls that are lost, so the player selects the first gaming state or the second gaming state. However, it becomes more and more anxious and the taste for games is further improved.

  Further, in this example, the image display unit 50 is used as a display device for performing the launch stop preparation advance notice and the launch stop timing notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and any other appropriate display that can be displayed. You may make it perform launch stop preparation advance notice or launch stop timing notice by an apparatus. For example, the lamp display 35, 36 or the like may be used to display the lamp. Specifically, all the lamp indicators 35 are simultaneously flashed so as to give notice of the reduction closing drive of the right drive winning opening 11 to notify the launch stop preparation notice, and then the driving winning opening 11 is reduced and closed. For example, the lamp display 35 is turned on in order from the left so as to count down the time until the start, and the launch timing is notified. If the timing countdown due to the lighting of the lamp is performed by lighting the different color lamp, it becomes easier for the player to understand and more preferable.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a part of the configuration can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the right driving prize opening 11 is given as a driving prize opening subject to launch stop preparation notice and launch stop timing notice, and the right driving prize opening 11 is a prize ball by winning a game ball. However, the drive winning opening which is subject to the launch stop preparation notice and the launch stop timing notification is not limited thereto, and the start winning opening for starting the special symbol variation of the special symbol display device 43 is not limited thereto. It may be configured. Further, the driving winning opening may be in a reduced state in which the obstruction projection 200 does not exist and the upper part is opened by reduction closing driving, and it is difficult to win the game ball. Moreover, although the gate was used in the said Example as said design start opening for drive winning a prize opening | mouths, it is good also as a suitable winning opening. Further, in this embodiment, the launch stop according to the launch stop timing is configured to switch the firing intensity in the continuous launch state, that is, to switch from the right strike to the left strike immediately, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, once the strike is stopped, it may be switched to the left strike.

It is a front view of the whole bullet ball game machine concerning one example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the same ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the same ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the display control of the same ball game machine. It is a flowchart regarding a random number update process. It is a flowchart regarding random number acquisition storage processing for right drive winning a prize mouth. It is a flowchart regarding right drive winning a prize winning determination processing. It is a flowchart regarding the symbol change time determination process for right drive winning a prize mouth. It is a flowchart regarding the launch preparation notice notification determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a launch timing notification determination process. It is a flowchart regarding the launch preparation notice notification process. It is a flowchart regarding a launch timing notification process. It is a flowchart regarding a launch stop timing preparation notice notification determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a launch stop timing notification determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a launch stop preparation notice notification process. It is a flowchart regarding a launch stop timing notification process. It is a flowchart regarding a right drive winning opening widening drive process. It is a flowchart regarding a right drive winning opening reduction closing drive process. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st game state which performs launch stop preparation advance notice and launch stop timing notice. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd game state which does not perform launch stop preparation advance notice and launch stop timing information.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 3 Game board 9 Display apparatus 43 Special symbol display apparatus 50 Image display part

Claims (6)

A launching device for launching a game ball toward a game area is provided, and a game ball driven into the game area by the launching device wins a driving prize opening in the game area, thereby giving a player a game value. In a ball game machine that
A driving winning opening determination unit for determining whether or not to widen the driving winning opening;
A driving prize winning symbol display unit for displaying the winning driving prize symbol for a predetermined time after changing the driving prize winning symbol for a predetermined time when it is a win from the driving prize winning determination process;
Expanding drive control means for widening the driving winning opening due to the winning of the driving winning opening determination process and the design for the driving winning opening not being changed at present,
Reduced closing drive control means for reducing or closing the drive winning opening due to a predetermined condition;
Driving winning symbol changing process determining means for determining the driving winning symbol changing time from a plurality of changing times;
Launch stop timing for notifying the timing to stop the game ball being launched toward the drive prize opening before starting the reduction closing drive of the drive prize opening in correspondence with the timing at which the drive prize opening is reduced or closed. An informing means,
The notification by the launch stop timing notification means is set in consideration of the arrival time of the game ball fired by the launching device to the driving winning opening being expanded, and reduction with low or no possibility of winning. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that it is made at a timing to prevent a game ball from being driven toward a closed driving prize opening.   2. The bullet ball according to claim 1, further comprising selection control means for selecting and controlling a first gaming state in which the launch stop timing is notified and a second gaming state in which the launch stop timing is not notified. Gaming machine.   The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a display device, wherein the launch stop timing notification is performed by display notification by the display device.   The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a voice generation device, wherein the launch stop timing notification is performed by voice notification by the voice generation device.   The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein prior to launch stop timing notification, launch stop preparation advance notice is given to notify the launch stop timing notice.   The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the launch stop timing is a timing at which the firing strength of the launching device is switched.

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