JP2006020960A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which achieves excellent attractiveness of the games. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 10 has the first specified game execution means 162 for executing the variable probability game of the special pattern and the second specified game execution means 164 for executing the variable probability of the normal pattern. The variable probability game of the ordinary pattern is carried out with the conditions that the variable probability game of the special pattern is executed. In the variable probability game of the normal pattern, the lottery probability is set higher than that in the normal games and the variation time is set shorter. Moreover, the time of opening the ordinary electric role device 26 to be opened in the case of the jackpot is set longer. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a technique for improving the game performance of a ball game machine.

As a ball game machine, when a lottery is performed based on the ball entering the starter and the symbols that change according to the lottery result stop in a predetermined manner, the game shifts from a normal game to a special game that is advantageous to the player. The first kind of pachinko machines that are popular are popular. Also, as a model different from the first type pachinko game machine, the same applies to the second type pachinko game machine that shifts from the normal game to the special game when the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening called a role. It is widely popular with. Conventionally, various techniques for improving game play have been proposed for each of the first type pachinko gaming machine and the second type pachinko gaming machine. On the other hand, there is also a proposal for a ball game machine that combines a game of a first-type pachinko game machine and a second-type pachinko game machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-33141 A

  However, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is merely a combination of two types of special games, there is a risk that the respective gaming properties may collide. Therefore, it is difficult to say that the game characteristics that should be brought about by each special game are sufficiently exhibited, and it is also difficult to say that the combination of them brings new game characteristics in a synergistic effect. In order to improve the gameability in terms of the process up to the special game and the progress of the game while following the unique gameplay possessed by the first kind pachinko machine and the second kind pachinko machine respectively, There was a need to improve the combination method.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for providing a new gameability to the transition to a special game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine (10) according to an aspect of the present invention is provided in a game board (50) in which a game area (52) is formed, and in the game area. Based on the possible first start opening (24), the first lottery means (112) for executing the first lottery based on the game ball entering the first start opening, and the result of the first lottery A first display control means (131) for variably displaying the first symbol, a first variable pitching device (28) provided in the game area and capable of changing the accepting state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player; First condition holding means for holding, as a first operating condition, which is a condition for executing the first special game, that the first symbol variably displayed by the first display control means is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol. 143) and when the first operating condition is satisfied, the game ball of the first variable pitching device The first special game execution means (149) for executing the first special game by changing the insertion state to an advantageous state, and the symbols variably displayed by the first display control means are stopped at a predetermined winning symbol. First specific game execution means (162) for executing the first specific game for changing the probability of the first lottery so that the probability changes, and a second start port (in the game area where a game ball can enter) 68) and second lottery means (114) for executing the second lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting port, and the second symbol based on the result of the second lottery display. A second display control means (132) to be played, and a game ball that is provided in the game area and is variably displayed by the second display control means when stopped at a predetermined winning design for a first predetermined time. The acceptance status of the player changes to a state advantageous to the player The second entrance condition holding means (144) for holding the change ball opening (26) and the second operation condition as a condition for executing the second special game that the game ball has entered the variable entry hole. And a second variable pitching device (30) that is provided in the game area and changes the game ball receiving state to an advantageous state for the player when the second operating condition is satisfied, and the second operating condition is satisfied. Then, the first stage in the second special game is executed by changing the receiving state of the game ball of the second variable pitching device to an advantageous state, and the second variable pitching device is provided in the second variable pitching device in the first stage. When the game ball enters the specific area, it is determined that the condition for shifting to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied, and the game ball accepting state of the first variable pitching device is changed to an advantageous state. To execute the second stage in the second special game The probability of the second lottery is changed so that the probability that the symbol variably displayed by the second special game executing means (150) and the second display control means is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol is varied, and variable input is performed. Second specific game execution means (164) for executing a second specific game for changing the game ball accepting state of the ball opening to a state advantageous to the player for a second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time; Is provided. The probability of lottery means the hit probability (ratio) of hit determination. In this aspect of the ball game machine, the first specific game executing means executes the first specific game on the condition that the symbols variably displayed by the first display control means are stopped in a specific form, The specific game execution means executes the second specific game on the condition that the first specific game is executed by the first specific game execution means.

  In this aspect of the ball game machine, the second specific game execution means executes the second specific game on the condition that the first specific game is executed, so that the player can enjoy two specific games at the same time. It becomes possible. Further, by relating the occurrence of the second specific game to the occurrence of the first specific game, for example, the first special game and the second special game can be made continuous. In addition, by using the first variable pitching device in common with a plurality of special games, the space on the game area can be used effectively.

  The second specific game execution means may stop the execution of the second specific game when the second special game is executed during the execution of the second specific game. Since the second special game can return the profit to the player by executing the second stage, after the second stage is executed, it is determined that the profit has already been given to the player, It is preferable to stop the execution of the second specific game. At this time, the execution of the second specific game may be temporarily stopped, and when the second special game ends, the execution of the second specific game may be resumed. The second specific game execution means may maintain the execution stop of the second specific game in the game after the first stage and the second stage of the second special game are completed. By making the player execute the second special game to the end, it may be determined that the player has been able to give a profit, and the return of profit to the player by the second specific game may be terminated.

  The second specific game execution means executes the second specific game in the game after the end of the second special game if the second special game has not been shifted to the second stage after the first stage of the second special game has ended. Also good. This is an allowance when the second stage profit cannot be provided to the player, and the second specific game is executed again so that the player can obtain the profit of the second special game.

  The second specific game executing means preferably ends the execution of the second specific game when the first special game is executed during the execution of the second specific game. By giving priority to the first special game, the player can obtain the profit of the first special game. The first specific game execution means preferably maintains the execution of the first specific game when the second special game is executed during the execution of the first specific game. Thereby, after the execution of the second special game is completed, the first specific game can be executed, and this ball game machine can provide a game advantageous to the player.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to realize a new gameability with respect to the transition to a special game, and to improve the gaming interest.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment provides a special game that is more advantageous than a normal game in a plurality of forms. Specifically, as a first special game, a game similar to a special game in a conventional type 1 pachinko machine is provided, and as a second special game, a game similar to a special game in a conventional type 2 pachinko game machine is provided. provide. However, control is performed so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, the ball game machine of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the characteristics of the conventional first type pachinko gaming machine and the characteristics of the second type pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has a game area 52 defined by an outer rail 54 and an inner rail 56, and the game area 52 includes an out port 58 and a first start winning port (hereinafter referred to as “first start port”) 24. A normal electric accessory 26, a first big prize opening 28, a second big prize opening 30, and a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as "second start opening") 68 are provided. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a plurality of mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill (not shown) are installed. The first start port 24 includes an incoming ball detection device 32 for detecting an incoming game ball. The ordinary electric accessory 26 includes an incoming ball detection device 34 for detecting the entry of a game ball and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 26. The first grand prize winning port 28 includes a ball entry detecting device 78 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize winning port solenoid 82 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 28. The second big prize opening 30 includes a ball entry detecting device 81 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 80 for opening and closing the blades of the second big prize opening 30. The second start port 68 includes a ball entry detection device 38 for detecting the entry of a game ball.

  The ordinary electric accessory 26 can realize a state change in which the accepting state of the game ball changes between an unfavorable state and an advantageous state for the player. Specifically, by controlling the driving of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the ordinary electric accessory 26 can be in an open state and a closed state, and functions as a variable entrance that allows the state to change. The ordinary electric accessory 26 is provided immediately below the first starting port 24. When the ordinary electric accessory 26 is in a closed state, the entrance is shielded by the first starting port 24 and the game ball is normally electric. Don't get into the feature 26. Only when the ordinary electric accessory 26 is in an open state, the game ball can drop into the ordinary electric accessory 26. The normal electric accessory 26 is opened only for a predetermined state change period, for example, a short predetermined time of 0.1 second or less during the normal game, so that almost no game ball enters during the normal game.

  Similarly, the first big winning opening 28 can realize a state change in which the accepting state of the game ball changes between a state unfavorable to the player and an advantageous state. Specifically, the first prize winning opening 28 can be in an open state and a closed state by driving and controlling the prize winning solenoid 82, and functions as a first variable pitching device that can change the state. To do. The first big winning opening 28 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” during a special game, and is provided at a position above the out opening 58. When the first grand prize opening 28 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 28, and the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 28 only when it is in the open state.

  In addition, the second big prize opening 30 can also realize a state change in which the accepting state of the game ball changes between a disadvantageous state and an advantageous state for the player. Specifically, the second prize winning opening 30 can be opened and closed by driving and controlling the prize winning solenoid 80, and functions as a second variable pitching apparatus capable of changing the state. To do. The second big prize opening 30 is opened when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26. When the second grand prize opening 30 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 30, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 30 only when it is in the open state.

  In the variable entrance or variable entrance device, the disadvantageous state for the player means a state where the entrance of the game ball is closed or narrow, and a state advantageous for the player means that the entrance of the game ball is opened. State or relatively wide state.

  A decorative symbol display device 60, a special symbol display device 61, a special symbol fluctuation holding lamp 20, and a normal symbol fluctuation holding lamp 21 are provided on the accessory 64 provided substantially at the center of the game board 50. . The special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol 202 while fluctuating (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol variation” or “variable display”). The special symbol 202 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 24, and has a role of indicating whether or not to generate a jackpot. The special symbol display device 61 is display means composed of, for example, LEDs. The decorative symbol display device 60 displays the decorative symbol 200 while fluctuating in a manner linked with the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202. The decorative symbol 200 is a symbol for visually producing the lottery result display indicated by the special symbol 202. The decorative symbol display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbol 200, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of symbol variation that simulate a slot machine game in the central area of the screen. The decorative symbol display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  Since the special symbol 202 does not need to have an effect role, in this embodiment, the special symbol 202 is displayed in an inconspicuous size on the special symbol display device 61 at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 60. However, the special symbol itself is displayed. In the case of adopting a technique in which a decorative role is not displayed and a decorative symbol is not displayed, the special symbol may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the decorative symbol display device 60. The special symbol variation holding lamp 20 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of reserved balls of special symbol variation according to the number of lights. The number of reserved balls is the number of lottery random numbers won to the first start port 24 during the special symbol variation, and indicates the number of winning balls for which the special symbol variation has not yet been executed. Similarly, the normal symbol variation holding lamp 21 is also composed of four lamps, and displays the number of reserved balls of normal symbol variation according to the number of lights. This number of reserved balls is the number of lottery random numbers that have entered the second starting port 68 during normal symbol variation, and indicates the number of balls that have not yet been subjected to normal symbol variation.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the winning openings such as the first starting opening 24, the ordinary electric accessory 26, the second large winning opening 30, the first large winning opening 28, etc., the winning ball corresponding to the type of the winning opening is raised. The ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16 is paid out. A game ball dropped into each winning port such as the first start port 24 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out port 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes, and in this specification and claims, “entering ball” includes “falling”, “winning”, and “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the first start port 24, the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and the decorative symbol display device 60. The variation display of the special symbol 202 and the decoration symbol 200 is stopped after the lapse of the variation time determined prior to the display. When the special symbol 202 at the time of the stop is a symbol indicating a big hit, the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 28 is started, and a transition is made to a special game which is a game state advantageous to the player over the normal game. In this embodiment, the special game that is executed when the special symbol 202 stops at the jackpot symbol is referred to as a “first special game”. When the special symbol 202 is stopped at the jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol 200 simulating a slot machine game takes a display form in which three symbols are matched. In the first special game, the first grand prize opening 28 is temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. Such an opening / closing operation is repeated a predetermined number of times.

  When the special symbol 202 at the time of the stop is a symbol indicating a jackpot with probability variation, the probability variation game of the special symbol is started after the special game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation game with a special symbol is an aspect of a “first specific game” that gives a game state more advantageous to the player than a normal game. In the special symbol probability-changing game, a determination table having a higher hit probability than normal is adopted, and a new first special game is generated relatively early. In this embodiment, the winning probability (lottery probability) in the normal game is set to 1/300, and the winning probability in the probability variation game is set to 1/30.

  When the game ball passes through the second starting port 68, a symbol called a normal symbol 204 is variably displayed for a predetermined time. The normal symbol 204 is variably displayed at the lower right corner of the screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. The normal symbol 204 may be variably displayed on another display device. When the normal symbol 204 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60, the decorative symbol display device 60 also functions as a normal symbol display device. The fluctuation display of the normal symbol 204 is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the normal electric accessory 26 is released for a predetermined time when the normal symbol 204 is stopped at the predetermined symbol.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability variation game is executed even for the normal symbol variation. The normal symbol probability variation game is an aspect of a “second specific game” that gives a player a more advantageous gaming state than a normal game, and is executed on the condition that the special symbol probability variation game is executed. . The normal symbol variation hit probability (lottery probability) is set to a low probability of 1/60000 in a normal game, for example, and is set to a high probability of 1 / 1.003 in a probability variation game. The difference in the lottery probability between the normal game and the probability variation game may be increased to clarify the superiority at the time of the probability variation game, thereby improving the gameability of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  While the probability variation game is performed in the normal symbol variation, the state change time in which the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened is also varied. For example, while the release time during a normal game is set to a predetermined time of 0.1 seconds or less, the release time during a probability variation game is set to a relatively long predetermined time, for example, about 3 seconds. Accordingly, it is not easy to enter the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 26 during the normal game with the normal symbol variation. On the other hand, during the probability variation game, Easy to enter.

  Further, while the probability variation game is performed in the normal symbol variation, the variation time of the normal symbol is also varied. For example, the variation time during the normal game is set to a predetermined time of 30 seconds, whereas the variation time during the probability variation game is set to 2 seconds. As a result, during the normal symbol variation probability variation game, the normal symbol winning lottery is made in a short time.

  When a game ball falls into the opened ordinary electric accessory 26, the second big prize opening 30 is opened upon the entry, and a transition is made to a special game that is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. To do. A special game that is executed when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26 is referred to as a “second special game”. The state in which the second big prize opening 30 is opened in the second special game is called the first stage of the second special game.

  During normal game with normal symbol variation, the probability of winning is set to a low probability (for example, 1/60000), the symbol variation time is set to be long (for example, 30 seconds), and the normal electric accessory when hit 26 is set short (for example, 0.1 second). On the other hand, during the probability variation game, the winning probability is set to a high probability (for example, 1 / 1.003), the symbol variation time is set to be short (for example, 2 seconds), and further normal electric driving when hit The opening time of the accessory 26 is set to be long (for example, 3 seconds). In the present embodiment, the execution of the second special game is based on the condition of entering the ordinary electric accessory 26, so that the second special game is overwhelmingly easily executed during the probability variation game of the normal symbol variation. ing.

  The second big prize opening 30 is provided with a specific area 22 and an outflow area 66. The inside of the accessory 64 is formed so that a game ball flows in through the opened second grand prize opening 30, and the game ball flowing into the accessory 64 enters either the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. Sphere. A ball entering the opened second big prize opening 30 is detected by the ball entry detecting device 81, and the total number of balls entered into the opened second big prize opening 30 is counted. Inside the accessory 64 is further provided a guide device 62 for guiding the game ball flowing in from the second grand prize opening 30 to either the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. The guiding device 62 includes two rotating bodies each having a plurality of rotating blades. These two rotating bodies are always rotating, and when the long rotating blades come close to each other, the game balls dropped onto the rotating bodies are guided to the specific area 22. When the long rotating blades are not close to each other, the game ball that has dropped thereon enters the outflow area 66. The entrance to the specific region 22 is detected by the entrance detection device 36, and the entrance to the outflow region 66 is detected by the outflow detection device 37.

  The incoming ball detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 count the game balls that have entered the specific region 22 and the outflow region 66, respectively, and the sum of the respective count numbers is counted by the incoming ball detection device 81. If the numbers match, it is determined that all the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 30 have entered the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. When this determination is made, the first stage of the second special game is completed. When the game ball enters the specific area 22, it is determined that the transition condition from the first stage to the second stage of the second special game is established, and thereafter, as in the first special game, the second special game As the second stage, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the first special game is 15 times, whereas the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second special game is 14 times.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first grand prize that is the same as the variable pitching device that executes a continuous state change during the so-called jackpot game in the first special game and the second special game. By using the mouth 28, the space on the game area 52 can be used effectively. In addition, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 41 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when entering the first start port 24 and the second start port 68. The sub board 49 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the decorative symbol display device 60 and the special symbol display device 61, and changes the display contents according to the lottery result by the main board 41 in particular. The main board 41 and the sub board 49 constitute a game control device 100. The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 24, a second start port 68, a normal electric accessory 26, a first grand prize port 28, a second major prize port 30, a decorative symbol display device 60, The special symbol display device 61 and the speaker 18 are electrically connected to each other, and can transmit and receive various control signals. The game control device 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 may be configured in such a manner that the functions are shared by the main board 41 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the basic operation of the game, and the sub board 49 that controls the production of symbols and the like. Good.

  The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The game control apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is a first lottery that executes special symbol lottery based on the incoming ball judging means 110 that determines whether or not the ball has entered the first entrance 24 and the first starting port 24. Means 112, second lottery means 114 for executing a normal symbol lottery based on a game ball entering the second starting port 68, a special symbol, a decorative symbol, a pattern storage means 116 for holding a variable symbol display pattern, and a symbol Control unit 130 that controls display of variable stop symbols and display patterns of variable display, display control unit 130 that controls display of symbols and decorations, etc., and controls special games that are more advantageous to the player than normal games such as jackpot games Special game control means 140 for controlling, a specific game control means 160 for controlling a specific game more advantageous to the player than a normal game such as a probability variation game, and an accepting state of the game ball as a state advantageous to the player And a switching control unit 170 of the variable ball entrance port or a variable ball entrance device to a state change between Convenient conditions.

  The ball entry detection device 32 is a sensor provided in the first start port 24, detects the drop of the game ball into the first start port 24, and generates first start winning information indicating the drop. When receiving the first start winning information, the entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has entered the first start port 24. When it is determined that a ball enters the first start port 24, the first lottery means 112 checks whether or not the number of held balls has reached the upper limit. For example, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls is preset to four. When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit, the first lottery unit 112 acquires a random number for the start winning at the timing when the entering determination unit 110 receives the first start winning information. The first lottery means 112 may mathematically generate and acquire a random number, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number. The first lottery means 112 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful based on the acquired random number. Note that the determination of whether or not the lottery is successful may be performed together with the acquisition of a random number, or may be performed immediately before starting the change of the special symbol. The first lottery means 112 determines whether or not it is a win with probability variation when the lottery random number is a win.

  The special symbol determining unit 122 and the decorative symbol determining unit 124 in the symbol determining unit 120 determine a stop symbol corresponding to the determination result by the first lottery unit 112 and a display pattern of symbol variation. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. The pattern storage means 116 holds a plurality of types of patterns as display patterns for variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols. In the display pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. When the pattern is included. In addition, patterns having various display times are included as patterns in the reach state. Each display pattern has a display time defined as an end condition of the symbol variation, and when the display time elapses, the symbol variation is stopped.

  The special symbol determination means 122 selects any pattern from the pattern storage means 116 according to the lottery result by the first lottery means 112, and determines the special symbol stop symbol according to the lottery result. The decorative symbol determination unit 124 selects a pattern corresponding to the display pattern selected by the special symbol determination unit 122 from the pattern storage unit 116, and determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the lottery result. The decorative symbol determining means 124 determines a jackpot symbol having three equal odd numbers as a stop symbol when the jackpot with probability variation is determined, and determines a jackpot symbol having three equal even numbers if it is a normal jackpot. May be.

  The incoming ball detecting device 38 is a sensor provided in the second starting port 68, detects the falling of the game ball into the second starting port 68, and generates second starting ball entering information indicating the falling. When receiving the second start entry information, the entry determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has entered the second start port 68. When it is determined that a ball enters the second starting port 68, the second lottery means 114 checks whether or not the number of balls to be held has reached the upper limit. For example, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls is preset to four. When the number of held balls has not reached the upper limit, the second lottery unit 114 obtains a random number for the starting pitch at the timing when the pitch determination unit 110 receives the second starting pitch information. The second lottery means 114 may mathematically generate and acquire a random number, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number. The second lottery means 114 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful based on the acquired random number. Note that the determination of whether or not the lottery is successful may be performed together with the acquisition of a random number, or may be performed immediately before starting the change of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol determining unit 126 selects one of the patterns from the pattern storage unit 116 according to the lottery result by the second lottery unit 114, and determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol according to the lottery result. It should be noted that during a normal symbol variation probability variation game, a variation pattern that is shorter in time than a normal game is selected. When the stop symbol determined by the normal symbol determining unit 126 is a specific symbol, the opening / closing control unit 170 expands the normal electric accessory 26 that is a variable entrance for a predetermined time.

  The display control means 130 includes a first display control means 131 that variably displays special symbols and decorative symbols, and a second display control means 132 that variably displays normal symbols. The first display control unit 131 displays the special symbol on the special symbol display device 61 based on the variation pattern and the stop symbol determined by the special symbol determination unit 122. At the same time, the first display control unit 131 causes the decorative symbol display device 60 to display the decorative symbol based on the variation pattern and the stop symbol determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 124. The function of displaying the special symbols by the first display control means 131 is executed as a process on the main board 41 side, and the function of displaying the decorative symbols is executed as a process on the sub board 49 side. The second display control unit 132 displays the normal symbol on the decorative symbol display device 60 based on the variation pattern and the stop symbol determined by the normal symbol determination unit 126. The display control means 130 also controls lamp displays such as game effect lamps and hold lamps 20 and 21.

  In this embodiment, the special game control means 140 can selectively execute two types of special games. In the special game control means 140, the condition holding means 142 holds operating conditions for two types of special games. The special game execution means 148 has a function of executing a special game on the basis that a predetermined operating condition is established.

  The first condition holding means 143 holds a first operating condition that is a condition for executing the first special game. In the present embodiment, the first operating condition is set such that the special symbol variably displayed by the first display control means 131 is stopped at the special symbol display device 61 at a predetermined winning symbol. Further, the second condition holding means 144 holds a second operation condition that is a condition for executing the second special game. In the present embodiment, the second operating condition is set when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26. The condition determination means 146 monitors the game situation and determines whether the first operation condition or the second operation condition, which is a condition for shifting to the special game, can be established. The condition determination means 146 sets various operation flags on or off based on the determination result of each operation condition.

  The special game execution means 148 executes a special game when any of the operating conditions is satisfied. Specifically, when the first operation condition is satisfied, the first special game execution means 149 executes the first special game, and when the second operation condition is satisfied, the second special game execution means 150 performs the second special game. Execute. The operation avoiding means 152 has a function of avoiding the establishment of the other operation condition when one of the first operation condition and the second operation condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed as a game divided into two stages of the first stage and the second stage, and the establishment of the second operation condition is a condition for shifting to the first stage of the second special game. It is assumed that the second operating condition is satisfied as long as the second special game continues through the first stage and the second stage. Therefore, the establishment of the first operation condition is avoided while the second operation condition is being established and the first stage or the second stage of the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, since the establishment of the second operation condition is avoided while the first operation condition is established, neither the first stage nor the second stage of the second special game is executed.

(First special game)
When the condition determining means 146 determines that the first operating condition is established, the first special game executing means 149 executes the first special game. The first special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening 28 is continuously continued a plurality of times. When the first special game is entered, the player can expect a considerable number of balls. The first special game execution means 149 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to open / close the first big prize opening 28. The opening / closing control means 170 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 82 during the first special game to open the first special prize opening 28. The first grand prize opening 28 does not have an area generally called a V zone, and the determination process of the continuation condition of the first special game based on the drop of the game ball into the first big prize opening 28 is performed. Absent. Therefore, the player can continue the first special game until the predetermined number of rounds is consumed.

  The number of times of opening and closing the first big prize opening 28 is set to be larger than the number of times of opening and closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second special game described later. For example, the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the first special game may be set to 15 times, and the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second special game may be set to 14 times. By making the number of times of opening and closing the first grand prize opening 28 in two special games different, it is possible to make the player feel the difference between the special games and to change the value of the special game.

  During execution of the first special game, the operation avoiding means 152 avoids the establishment of the second operation condition of the second special game. Thereby, the player can enjoy the benefits of the first special game without being interrupted by the first special game being continued.

(Second special game)
When the condition determining means 146 determines that the second operating condition is established, the second special game executing means 150 executes the second special game. The second special game is divided into two stages, a first stage and a second stage. In the first stage, the blades of the second big prize opening 30 are opened to change the accepting state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player. In the first stage, the second special game execution means 150 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to open the second big prize opening 30 for a predetermined time. The opening / closing control means 170 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 80 to open the second big prize opening 30.

  A game ball that has flowed into the accessory 64 from the opened second grand prize opening 30 enters either the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. The entrance detection device 36 detects entrance into the specific region 22, and the outflow detection device 37 detects entrance into the outflow region 66. The entry into the specific area 22 is a continuation condition for continuing the second special game, and is also a transition condition for shifting to the second stage. When the game ball enters the specific area 22 in the first stage, it is determined that the condition for transition to the second stage is satisfied, and the second special game proceeds to the second stage. The first stage ends on condition that all game balls that have flowed into the accessory 64 during the opening of the second grand prize opening 30 have entered the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66.

  The second stage of the second special game is a stage in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening 28 is continuously continued a plurality of times, and when the second stage is entered, the player expects a considerable number of balls to be played. Can do. The second special game executing means 150 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to open / close the first big prize opening 28. The opening / closing control means 170 sends an opening instruction to the special winning opening solenoid 82 to open the first special winning opening 28. The first grand prize opening 28 does not have a specific area, and the determination process of the continuation condition of the second special game based on the drop of the game ball into the first big prize opening 28 is not performed. Accordingly, the player can continue the second special game in the second stage until the predetermined number of rounds is consumed. As described above, the number of times of opening and closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second special game is set smaller than the number of times of opening and closing the first big prize opening 28 in the first special game.

  During execution of the second special game, the operation avoiding means 152 avoids the establishment of the first operation condition of the first special game. Specifically, the operation avoiding means 152 is configured to detect the first operation condition until a predetermined release condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26, that is, when the second big prize opening 30 is opened. Avoid establishment. The release condition here is that the second special game is ended, for example, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 22 in the second big prize opening 30 opened in the first stage or the second The release condition is satisfied when the stage ends. Thus, the player can enjoy the benefits of the second special game without being interrupted by the ongoing second special game. Further, the operation avoiding means 152 displays the first display when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26 and the execution of the second special game is started while the first display control means 131 displays the variation of the special symbol. The control means 131 is forced to immediately stop the special symbol regardless of whether it hits or misses, so that the first operating condition is avoided. The operation avoiding means 152 stops the variation of the special symbol by the first display control means during the execution of the second special game.

  The specific game control means 160 controls the execution of a specific game advantageous to a player different from the special game, for example, a probability variation game. In this embodiment, there are two types of winning lotteries: a special symbol lottery by the first lottery means 112 and a normal symbol lottery by the second lottery means 114, and a probability variation game is set for each symbol lottery. Has been.

(First specific game)
The first specific game executing means 162 executes a special symbol probability variation game based on the lottery result by the first lottery means 112. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is an odd number, the probability variation game of the special symbol is executed after the end of the first special game. In the special symbol normal game, the first determination table referred to by the first lottery means 112 is set as the first non-probability change table, and in the special symbol probability variation game, the first determination table is used for the first probability change. Set to table. The jackpot ratio (for example, 1/30) of the first probability change table is set to be higher than the jackpot ratio (for example, 1/300) of the first non-probability table.

  When the second special game is executed during the execution of the probability variation game, the first specific game execution means 162 maintains the execution of the probability variation game. As described above, during the execution of the second special game, the change of the special symbol is stopped, but the change of the special symbol is resumed after the end of the second special game, so the probability variable game is maintained. By doing so, the control process can be simplified. After the second special game is finished, the special symbol changes again. After a restart, when a jackpot with probability variation occurs, the first special game is executed, and the first specific game execution means 162 continues the probability variation game. When a non-probable big hit occurs, the first specific game execution means 162 ends the probability variation game.

(Second specific game)
The second specific game executing means 164 executes the normal symbol probability changing game on condition that the first specific game executing means 162 executes the special symbol probability changing game. In the normal symbol normal game, the second determination table referred to by the second lottery means 114 is set as the second non-probability changing table, and in the normal symbol probability variation game, the second determination table is used for the second probability change. Set to table. The jackpot ratio (for example, 1 / 1.003) of the second probability variation table is set higher than the jackpot ratio (for example, 1/60000) of the second non-probability variation table. The second specific game execution means 164 sets the state change period (opening time) of the ordinary electric accessory 26 longer and sets the symbol variation time shorter while executing the probability variation game of the ordinary symbol. As a result, a game in which a game ball is likely to enter the ordinary electric accessory 26 is executed during the probability-variable game as compared to the normal game, so that the probability of occurrence of the second special game is increased.

  When the second stage of the second special game is executed during the execution of the normal symbol probability variation game, the second specific game execution means 164 stops the execution of the normal symbol probability variation game. In the second special game, the player cannot expect to play when the first stage is executed. Therefore, by continuing the probability variation game of the normal symbol until the second stage is executed, The benefit of the second special game can be given. The second specific game execution means 164 maintains the execution stop of the normal symbol probability variation game in the game after the first stage and the second stage of the second special game are completed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the lottery probability (big hit probability) of the normal symbol in the second specific game is set high, and after the transition to the second specific game, the second special game has a high probability. Is executed. Therefore, if the second special game can be executed up to the second stage after the end of the first special game due to the probability variation jackpot, it is assumed that the player has been sufficiently satisfied, and the second specific game is ended. The player is to entertain the next special symbol probability variation game (first specific game).

  On the other hand, if the second special game is finished without moving to the second stage after the first stage of the second special game is finished, the second specific game executing means 164 is the second special game in the subsequent game. A specific game is executed. Thereby, the player can be given the second stage execution chance again. The second specific game execution means 164 ends the execution of the second specific game when the first special game is executed during the execution of the second specific game. At this time, by giving priority to the first special game advantageous to the player, it is possible to return the profit of the first special game assumed in the design to the player.

  FIG. 4 shows a flow for executing a special game in this embodiment. First, the condition determination means 146 performs a first operating condition determination process (S10). Whether or not the first operating condition is satisfied is determined based on the result of the jackpot lottery in the first lottery means 112. When the first operation condition is established, the first special game execution means 149 performs a first special game execution process (S12). After the execution of the first special game, when a transition is made to a special symbol probability variation game, the condition determination means 146 executes a second operation condition determination process (S14). Whether or not the second operating condition is satisfied is determined based on whether or not a game ball has dropped into the ordinary electric accessory 26 during a special symbol probability variation game. During the probability variation of the special symbol, the normal symbol lottery also shifts to the probability variation game, so that the ordinary electric accessory 26 is expanded and the probability that the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26 is increased. Yes. When the second operation condition is satisfied, the second special game execution means 150 performs a second special game execution process (S16). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when either the first special game or the second special game is being executed, the other special game is not executed. This is controlled by the operation avoiding means 152, and by executing the special game being executed to the end, it is possible to return the profit of the special game to the player. In the special game execution flow shown in FIG. 4, it is shown that the second special game is executed after the first special game. However, the normal symbol lottery of the normal game is won, and the game ball is a normal electric role. When entering the object 26, the second special game may be executed independently.

  FIG. 5 shows a flow of the first operating condition determination process of S10 shown in FIG. First, the first lottery means 112 executes random number acquisition processing (S20), and the first display control means 131 executes symbol variation processing (S22).

  FIG. 6 shows a flow of random number acquisition processing in S20 shown in FIG. The ball entry determination unit 110 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 24 (S30). When the game ball wins the first start opening 24 (Y in S30), the first lottery means 112 determines whether or not the number of holdings for holding the special symbol variation has reached the upper limit number (4) ( S32). When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit (Y in S32), the first lottery means 112 acquires a random number for the winning (S34), and adds 1 to the number of reserved balls. At this time, one of the four holding lamps 20 provided on the game board 50 is newly lit. The first lottery means 112 stores the acquired lottery random number in the memory (S36). If the first start port 24 is not won (N in S30) and the number of balls to be held has reached the upper limit of 4 (N in S32), S20 ends and the ball entering the first start port 24 is Not held.

  FIG. 7 shows a flow of the symbol variation process shown in S22 of FIG. In this symbol variation processing flow, first, the variation pattern and stop symbol of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined, and the special symbol and the decorative symbol display device 60 are set to the special symbol display device 61 and the decorative symbol display device 60 according to the determined variation pattern and stop symbol. Each stop symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other and need not be distinguished from each other below. However, for the convenience of explanation, the special symbol variation process will be described as a representative. Note that the decorative symbols are also subjected to symbol variation by the following symbol variation processing flow.

  When the first special game is not being executed (N in S50) and the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (N in S51), the first lottery means 112 investigates the memory to check whether a holding ball is present. (S52). If the first special game is being executed (Y in S50), or if there is no reserved ball (N in S52), S22 is terminated and this symbol variation process is not executed. If there is a holding ball (Y in S52), the first lottery means 112 reads the lottery random number stored in the memory (S54).

  The first lottery means 112 determines whether or not a lottery random number is a win (S56). If the lottery random number is a big hit, the special symbol determining means 122 determines a stop symbol (S58). The first lottery means 112 determines whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot with probability variation based on the determined stop symbol (S60). The special symbol determination unit 122 further selects and determines the variation pattern stored in the pattern storage unit 116 (S62). The first display control means 131 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 61 using the determined variation pattern and stop symbol (S64). A display timer (not shown) is set with the start of the symbol variation display (S66).

  A predetermined display time elapses after the display timer is set or when the symbol is variably displayed in S51 (Y in S51) and the second special game is not executed (N in S68). Until (N in S70), the symbol variation display is continued. When the second special game is being executed (Y in S68), the lottery result in the first lottery means 112 is controlled so that the operation avoiding means 152 avoids the simultaneous execution of the second special game and the first special game. To do. Specifically, the operation avoiding unit 152 forcibly sets the lottery result by the first lottery unit 112 to be out even if the lottery random number indicates a win (S69). If the probability variation game is established, the probability variation game is continued. Thereby, the player can enjoy the second special game being executed until the end condition is satisfied, and the profit of the second special game assumed in the design can be returned to the player. At the same time, the player can enjoy the probability variation game of the special symbol after the second special game is completed.

  When the predetermined display time has elapsed (Y in S70), the first display control means 131 stops the special symbol fluctuation display (S72), and the display timer is reset (S74). If forcible setting is forcibly set in S69, the special symbol variation display is immediately stopped (S72), and the display timer is reset (S74). When the stop symbol of the special symbol is in an aspect indicating detachment (N in S76), S22 is terminated. When the special symbol stop symbol is a mode indicating a big hit (Y in S76), the condition determining means 146 sets the first operation flag to ON (S78). The ON state of the first operation flag indicates that the first operation condition held in the first condition holding unit 143 has been established.

  FIG. 8 shows a flow of the first special game execution process of S12 shown in FIG. If the first operation flag is off (N in S90), S12 is terminated.

  When the first operation flag is set to ON (Y in S90) and the first special game execution flag is set to OFF (N in S92), the first special game execution means 149 sets the number of rounds to M. Then (S94), the first special game execution flag is set to ON (S96). Turning on the first special game execution flag indicates that the first special game is being executed, and turning off the first special game execution flag indicates that the first special game is not being executed. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds M is set to 15.

  In the first special game, the state change of the first big prize opening 28 is continuously changed so that the accepting state of the game ball at the first big prize opening 28 changes between a disadvantageous state and an advantageous state for the player. Repeated operations are performed. A state change from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state for a player is set as one round, and therefore the number of rounds M means the number of state changes. The state unfavorable to the player is a state in which the first big winning opening 28 is closed, and the state advantageous to the player is a state in which the first big winning opening 28 is opened. As described above, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 28 is realized by driving the big prize opening solenoid 82.

  The first special game execution means 149 sets an opening timer for the first grand prize winning opening 28 (S98). The opening timer determines the opening time of the first big winning opening 28 in one round, and is specifically set to 30 seconds. After the opening timer is set, the first special game executing means 149 controls the open / close control means 170 to drive the special winning opening solenoid 82 to open the first special winning opening 28 (S100). During the opening of the first big prize opening 28, the first special game execution means 149 determines whether or not the closing condition for the first big prize opening 28 is satisfied (S102). Here, the closing condition is that the first grand prize opening 28 is opened for 30 seconds or that nine or more game balls are dropped. If the closing condition is not satisfied (N in S102), the open state of the first big prize opening 28 is continued until the closing condition is satisfied.

  When the closing condition is satisfied (Y in S102), the first special game executing means 149 controls the open / close control means 170 to drive the special winning opening solenoid 82 and close the first special winning opening 28 (S104). The first special game execution means 149 resets the release timer (S106), and subtracts 1 from the number of rounds M (S108). The number of rounds M subtracted by 1 indicates the number of remaining rounds in the first special game. If the number of rounds M is not less than 1 (N in S110), the steps from S98 to S108 are executed, and the state change of the first big winning opening 28 is continuously repeated. In the first special game, no continuation condition is set, and the first grand prize opening 28 is not provided with a so-called V zone. Thereby, the structure of the 1st big winning opening 28 can be simplified, and the player can digest all the rounds scheduled in the 1st special game.

  When the number M of rounds becomes 0 (Y in S110), the first special game execution means 149 sets the first special game execution flag to off (S112), and the condition determination means 146 turns off the first operation flag. Set (S114). Thereby, the first special game ends.

  Subsequently, when the lottery result by the first lottery means 112 is a jackpot with probability variation (Y in S116), the gaming state shifts to a probability variation game. In this embodiment, not only the special symbol game but also the normal symbol game shifts to the probability variation game. Two types of probability-changing games can be realized at the same time by using the transition of one symbol game to a probability-changing game as a trigger for the transition of another symbol game to a probability-changing game. Thereby, game nature can be improved and game entertainment can be raised.

  Specifically, the first lottery means 112 sets the first determination table for random number lottery as the first probability variation table (S118). Further, the second lottery means 114 sets the second determination table for random number lottery to the second probability variation table (S120). As a result, the special symbol probability changing game is executed by the first specific game executing means 162, and the normal symbol probability changing game is executed by the second specific game executing means 164. On the other hand, when the lottery result by the first lottery means 112 is not a jackpot with probability fluctuation (N in S116), the first lottery means 112 sets the first determination table for random number lottery as the first uncertain change table. (S122) The second lottery means 114 sets the second determination table for random lottery to the second non-probability change table (S123).

  FIG. 9 shows a flow of the second operating condition determination process of S14 shown in FIG. First, the second lottery means 114 executes random number acquisition processing (S140), and the second display control means 132 executes symbol variation processing (S142).

  FIG. 10 shows a flow of random number acquisition processing in S140 shown in FIG. The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 68 (S150). When the game ball enters the second starting port 68 (Y in S150), the second lottery means 114 determines whether or not the number of holdings for holding the normal symbol variation has reached the upper limit number (4). (S152). When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit (Y in S152), the second lottery means 114 acquires a random number for the entered ball (S154), and adds 1 to the number of held balls. At this time, one of the four holding lamps 21 provided on the game board 50 is newly lit. The second lottery means 114 stores the acquired lottery random number in the memory (S156). When the ball does not enter the second start port 68 (N in S150) and when the number of balls to be held reaches the upper limit of 4 (N in S152), the ball entering the second start port 68 is not held.

  11 and 12 show a flow of the symbol variation process in S142 shown in FIG. In this symbol variation processing flow, first, the variation pattern and stop symbol of the normal symbol are determined, and the ordinary symbol is variably displayed in the lower right corner of the decorative symbol display device 60 according to the determined variation pattern and stop symbol.

  First, in FIG. 11, when the change display of the normal symbol is not made (N in S170), the second lottery means 114 checks the memory for the presence of the holding ball (S171). When there is no reserved ball (N of S171), S142 is ended and this symbol variation process flow is not executed. If there is a holding ball (Y in S171), the second lottery means 114 reads the lottery random number stored in the memory (S172).

  When the probability variation game of the normal symbol is in progress (Y of S173), the second lottery means 114 refers to the second probability variation table as the set second determination table (S174) and wins the lottery random number. It is determined whether or not there is (S176). On the other hand, when the normal symbol is in the normal game (N in S173), the second lottery means 114 refers to the second non-probability change table as the set second determination table (S175), and the lottery random number is It is determined whether or not it is a win (S176). The jackpot ratio of the probability variation table is set to 1 / 1.003, for example, and the jackpot ratio of the non-probability table is set to 1/60000, for example.

  The normal symbol determining unit 126 determines a stop symbol (S178), and selects and determines the variation pattern stored in the pattern storage unit 116 (S180). If the probability variation game is in progress, for example, the variation pattern having a variation time of 2 seconds is selected. The second display control means 132 starts normal symbol variation display on the decorative symbol display device 60 using the determined variation pattern and stop symbol (S182). A display timer (not shown) is set with the start of symbol variation display (S184).

  After the display timer is set, or when the normal symbol is being variably displayed in S170 (Y in S170) and the first special game is not being executed (N in S186), a predetermined display time has elapsed. Until this is done (N in S190), the symbol variation display is continued. When the first special game is being executed (Y in S186), the second specific game execution means 164 sets the second determination table to the second non-probability change table and sets the normal symbol game to the normal game. (S187). If the game is originally in the normal game, the game state is maintained, and if the game is in the probability variation game, the game is returned to the normal game. Further, the operation avoiding means 152 controls the lottery result in the second lottery means 114 so as to avoid the simultaneous execution of the first special game and the second special game. Specifically, the operation avoiding unit 152 forcibly sets the lottery result by the second lottery unit 114 to be out even if the lottery random number indicates a win (S188). Thereby, the player can enjoy the first special game being executed until the end condition is satisfied, and the profit of the first special game assumed in the design can be returned to the player. It becomes.

  When the predetermined display time has elapsed (Y in S190), the second display control means 132 stops the normal symbol fluctuation display (S192), and the display timer is reset (S194). If forcible setting is forcibly set in S188, the normal symbol fluctuation display is immediately stopped (S192), and the display timer is reset (S194).

  In FIG. 12, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is in a mode indicating a detachment (N in S 198), S 142 is terminated without opening the normal electric accessory 26. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a mode that indicates a winning (Y in S198), an open timer is set (S200), and the open / close control means 170 controls the normal electric accessory solenoid 76 to The accepting state of the game ball is changed from a state unfavorable to the player to an advantageous state. The release time during normal games is set to a predetermined time of 0.1 seconds or less, whereas the release time during probability-variable games is set to a predetermined time between 2 seconds and 6 seconds, for example, 3 seconds. Is set.

  The state that is advantageous to the player is a state in which the ordinary electric accessory 26 is expanded to facilitate entry of the game ball, and the disadvantageous state for the player is that the ordinary electric accessory 26 is expanded. In this state, it is not easy to enter a game ball. When the opening timer is set, the opening / closing control means 170 controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory 26 (S202). As described above, when the ordinary electric accessory 26 is not expanded, the entrance is shielded by the first start opening 24 so that the game ball does not fall into the ordinary electric accessory 26. Good.

  During the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 26, the entering determination means 110 determines whether or not there is an entry in the ordinary electric accessory 26 (S204). When it is determined that the ball has been entered (Y in S204), the condition determination unit 146 sets the second operation flag to ON (S206). The ON state of the second operation flag indicates that the second operation condition held in the second condition holding unit 144 is satisfied. When there is no entry (N in S204), the second operation flag is not set to ON. When the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 26 has not elapsed (N in S208), the monitoring of the entry is continued. When the opening time has elapsed (Y in S208), the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 26 is terminated (S209).

  FIG. 13 shows a flow of the second special game execution process of S16 shown in FIG. When the second operation flag is OFF (N in S220), the second special game execution process is not executed.

  If the second operation flag is set to ON (Y in S220), the first stage flag is set to OFF (N in S222), and the second stage flag is set to OFF (N in S224), the second The special game execution means 150 sets the first stage flag to ON (S226). The second special game has a two-stage configuration of a first stage and a second stage. When the first stage flag is on, it indicates that the first stage is on, and when the second stage flag is on, it indicates that the second stage flag is on. Steps S222 and S224 are executed to specify which stage is in the second special game. When the first stage flag is set to ON in S226, the first stage in the second special game is started.

  The second special game executing means 150 sets an opening timer for the second big prize opening 30 (S228). The release timer determines the time for keeping the game ball receiving state of the second grand prize opening 30 in an advantageous state for the player when the second operating condition is satisfied, specifically 1.8 seconds. Set to After the opening timer is set, the second special game executing means 150 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to drive the special prize opening solenoid 80, thereby opening the second special prize opening 30 (S230). Until the opening time elapses (N in S232), the second big prize opening 30 continues to be in the open state. When the opening time elapses (Y in S232), the second special game execution means 150 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to drive the big prize opening solenoid 80 and close the second big prize opening 30 (S234). The second special game executing means 150 resets the release timer (S236), and when all of the game balls that have entered the open second big prize opening 30 are discharged from the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66, The one-stage flag is set to OFF (S238).

  In the first stage of the second special game, when the game ball enters the specific area 22 provided in the second big prize opening 30 (Y of S240), the second special game execution means 150 sets the second stage flag. It is set to ON (S242), and the process proceeds from the first stage to the second stage. On the other hand, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 22 (N in S240), the condition determination unit 146 sets the second operation flag to OFF (S266). Thereby, the second special game ends. In the case of a normal symbol probability variation game, the state is continued.

  When the second stage flag is set to ON in S242, if the probability variation game of the normal symbol is in progress (Y in S243), the second specific game execution means 164 uses the second determination table as the second non-probability change table. The normal symbol game is set to the normal game referring to the second non-probability changing table (S244). Thereby, the second specific game ends. If the game is in a normal game (N in S243), the setting of the second non-probability change table is maintained.

  The second special game execution means 150 sets the number of rounds to N (S245). In the present embodiment, the round number N is set to 14. By making the number of rounds N of the second special game smaller than the number of rounds M of the first special game, the first special game and the second special game can be distinguished, and the game impression given to the player can be made different. . On the other hand, the number of rounds M (15 times) of the first special game is the same as the number of times the second big prize opening 30 is opened (one time) in the first stage of the second special game and the number of rounds N (14 times) in the second stage. )), The total time of the entire game is made almost equal, and consideration is given so that the pitch does not change greatly for each special game. This can alleviate the unfairness of each special game. It should be noted that the number of times of opening the second big prize opening 30 in the first stage means how many unit openings are made for a predetermined time set for one opening. The second grand opening 30 has a unit opening of 1.8 seconds, and if the opening is a total of 1.8 seconds, it does not matter how many times the opening / closing is repeated, and is regarded as one opening.

  The second special game execution means 150 sets an opening timer for the first grand prize winning opening 28 (S246). The opening timer determines the opening time of the first big winning opening 28 in one round, and is specifically set to 30 seconds.

  After the opening timer is set, the second special game execution means 150 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to drive the special winning opening solenoid 82 and opens the first special winning opening 28 (S248). After the first big prize opening 28 is opened in S248, or when the second stage flag is turned on in S224 (Y in S224), the second special game executing means 150 closes the first big prize opening 28. It is determined whether the condition is satisfied (S254). Until the closing condition is satisfied (N in S254), the first big winning opening 28 continues to be in the open state.

  When the closing condition is satisfied (Y in S254), the second special game executing means 150 controls the opening / closing control means 170 to drive the special winning opening solenoid 82 and closes the first special winning opening 28 (S256). The second special game execution means 150 resets the release timer (S258), and subtracts 1 from the number of rounds N (S260). The number of rounds N subtracted by 1 indicates the number of remaining rounds in the second stage of the second special game. If the number N of rounds is not less than 1 (N in S262), the steps from S246 to S260 are executed, and the state change of the first big winning opening 28 is continuously repeated. The first grand prize winning opening 28 is not provided with a so-called V zone. Thereby, the player can digest all the rounds scheduled in the second stage.

  When the number of rounds N becomes 0 (Y in S262), the second special game execution unit 150 sets the second stage flag to off (S264), and the condition determination unit 146 sets the second operation flag to off. (S266). Thereby, the second special game ends. In S244, the second determination table is set as the second non-probability change table. However, after setting the second stage flag in S264 on the condition that the second stage of the second special game is completed, Alternatively, after the second operation flag is set to OFF in S266, the second determination table may be set to the second non-probability change table. In any case, it is preferable to return the game state to the normal game after it is determined that the second stage of the second special game is executed.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart for explaining the flow of the first special game and the second special game in the embodiment. At time t _0, both the first operating condition and the second operating condition not satisfied, the first special game and the second special game has not occurred.

At time t _1, when the special symbol variation is stopped at the jackpot symbol, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied, the first and special game is executed, the first bonus prize hole 28 is opened. At this time, it is assumed that this stop symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol. At time t ₂ , when the final round opening of the big prize opening is closed and the first special game is finished, a special symbol probability variation game is started. At the same time, triggered by the start of the special symbol probability variation game, the normal symbol probability variation game is started from the next variation after the end of the variation.

In the normal symbol probability variation game, the variation time of the normal symbol is reduced from 30 seconds to 2 seconds. At the time t ₃ , after the start of the normal symbol probability variation game, the first ordinary symbol variation is started, and the variation ends at the time t ₄ . During the probability variation game of the normal symbol, the lottery probability is set to 1 / 1.003, which is a very high probability. If the stop symbol is a winning symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened for a predetermined time of, for example, 3 seconds.

At time t _5, the game balls in ordinary electric won game 26 in the opened when ball entrance, the first stage of the second special game is started, the variation of the special symbols is stopped by forcibly disengaged pattern. During the execution of the second special game, the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 26 may be stopped. At time _{t 6,} the second bonus prize hole 30 is opened. Game ball to ball entrance to the second bonus prize hole 30 in the open, at time t _7, when at least one game ball is ball entrance in a specific area 22, transition condition of the second stage of the second special game is established .

When the second bonus prize hole 30 at time t ₈ is closed, the second stage of the second special game is started, first bonus prize hole 28 is opened. At the same time, the probability variation game of the normal symbol ends. Note that if the player does not enter the specific area 22 while the second big prize opening 30 is open, the normal symbol probability variation game is continuously executed. At time t _9, the first bonus prize hole opening of the last round is closed, the second special game is finished. Subsequently, in the time t _10, when the special symbol variation is stopped at regular bonus game symbol, the first and special game is executed, the first bonus prize hole 28 is opened, the special symbol probability change game ends. At time t _11, the first bonus prize hole opening of the last round is closed. Time t ₁₁ or later, both of the special symbols and the normal symbol, the normal game is executed. In the case jackpot symbol was probability variation stop symbols at time t _10, the time t ₁₁ after, the game between the time t ₂ to time t ₉ is re-executed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the case of a probable big hit of a special symbol, the second special game can be continuously provided to the player, and the game performance can be improved.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in an Example. It is a figure which shows the flow which performs a special game. It is a figure which shows the flow of a 1st operating condition determination process. It is a figure which shows the flow of the random number acquisition process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of the symbol variation process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of a 1st special game execution process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a 2nd operating condition determination process. It is a figure which shows the flow of the random number acquisition process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the first half of the flow of the symbol fluctuation | variation process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the second half of the flow of the symbol fluctuation | variation process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of a 2nd special game execution process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the flow of a 1st special game and a 2nd special game.

Explanation of symbols

10 ... Pachinko machines, 22 ... specific area, 24 ... first start opening, 26 ... ordinary electric accessory, 28 ... first big prize opening, 30 ... second big Winning entrance, 60 ... decorative symbol display device, 61 ... special symbol display device, 62 ... guidance device, 64 ... accessory, 66 ... outflow area, 68 ... second start port , 100 ... Game control device, 110 ... Entry determination means, 112 ... First lottery means, 114 ... Second lottery means, 116 ... Pattern storage means, 120 ... Symbol determination Means 122 ... Special symbol determining means 124 ... Decorative symbol determining means 126 ... Normal symbol determining means 130 ... Display control means 131 ... First display control means 132 ... Second display control means, 140 ... special game control means, 142 ... condition holding means, 1 3 ... 1st condition holding means, 144 ... 2nd condition holding means, 146 ... Condition judging means, 148 ... Special game execution means, 149 ... 1st special game execution means, 150. .. second special game execution means, 152... Operation avoidance means, 160... Specific game control means, 162... First specific game execution means, 164.

Claims (6)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A first lottery means for performing a first lottery based on a game ball entering the first start port;
First display control means for variably displaying the first symbol based on the result of the first lottery;
A first variable pitching device provided in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player;
First condition holding means for holding, as a first operating condition, a condition for causing the first special game to be executed, that the first symbol variably displayed by the first display control means is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol; ,
A first special game execution means for executing the first special game by changing a reception state of the game ball of the first variable pitching device to an advantageous state when the first operation condition is satisfied;
First specific game execution means for executing a first specific game for changing the probability of the first lottery so that the probability that the symbol variably displayed by the first display control means is changed at the predetermined winning symbol is changed. When,
A second start port provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second lottery means for executing a second lottery based on a game ball entering the second starting port;
A second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol based on the result of the second lottery;
When the second symbol provided in the gaming area and variably displayed by the second display control means is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, the receiving state of the game ball is advantageous to the player for a first predetermined time. Variable entrance that changes to the state,
Second condition holding means for holding, as a second operating condition, a condition for executing a second special game that a game ball has entered the variable entrance,
A second variable pitching device that is provided in the gaming area and changes to an advantageous state for a player when the second operating condition is satisfied;
When the second operating condition is satisfied, the first stage in the second special game is executed by changing the accepting state of the game ball of the second variable pitching device to an advantageous state. In the first stage, When a game ball enters a specific area provided in the second variable pitching device, it is determined that a condition for transition to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied, and the first variable pitching device is Second special game execution means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the game ball to an advantageous state;
The probability of the second lottery is changed so that the probability that the symbol variably displayed by the second display control means is stopped at the predetermined winning symbol is varied, and the game ball is received at the variable entrance A second specific game execution means for executing a second specific game for changing the state to a state advantageous to the player for a second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time,
The first specific game execution means executes the first specific game on the condition that the symbol variably displayed by the first display control means is stopped in a specific manner,
The second specific game executing means executes the second specific game on condition that the first specific game is executed by the first specific game executing means.   The second specific game executing means stops the execution of the second specific game when the second stage of the second special game is executed during the execution of the second specific game. The ball game machine according to claim 1.   The second specific game execution means maintains the execution stop of the second specific game in a game after the first stage and the second stage of the second special game are completed. The ball game machine described in 1.   If the second specific game execution means does not proceed to the second stage after the first stage of the second special game is completed, the second specific game execution means is the second specific game in the game after the end of the second special game. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein:   The second specific game executing means ends the execution of the second specific game when the first special game is executed during the execution of the second specific game. 4. A ball game machine according to any one of 4 above. The said 1st specific game execution means maintains execution of the said 1st specific game, when the said 2nd special game is performed during execution of the said 1st specific game. A ball game machine described in somewhere.

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