JP2006026042A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To compensate the disadvantages of the fact that a normal performance can not be displayed due to the change of variation time in a game machine provided with an operation part for changing the variation time. <P>SOLUTION: Pattern display parts 33a and 33b are provided in one-to-one correspondence to a plurality of start ports 34a and 34b, and random extraction information generated due to ball entries to the respective start ports 34a and 34b is stored for each of the start ports 34a and 34b. When big winning drawing result information is stored for each of the start ports 34a and 34b in the operation of the operation part for changing the variation time, variation patterns which are the same or similar to each other are selected as the variation patterns to be selected on the basis of the two or more pieces of the random extraction information, and the reporting of big winning drawing performed on the basis of the two or more pieces of the random extraction information are synchronously started in the pattern display parts 33a and 33b. By synchronously displaying a plurality of pattern variations, a performance unlike before is realized. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to an operation unit operated for operations other than a game ball launch operation.

  A bullet ball game machine is a game machine that launches a game ball by the operation of a launch operation unit such as a launch handle by a player. Pachinko machines that use an iron ball having a diameter of about 11 mm are widely used as the game ball. The characteristic of a ball game machine is that a substantially circular game area is provided on the square board surface of the game board, and a large number of game nails that play game balls are placed in the game area. Make it move irregularly in the direction of falling while being bounced, so that some game balls enter the entrances such as winning entrances and passing entrances provided on the board within the game area. It is a point. These entrances have predetermined game effects such as paying out game balls as prize balls upon entry.

  Today, a gaming machine can be shifted from a gaming machine that simply puts a gaming ball into the entrance to a special game that is advantageous to the player if a predetermined condition is established during the game, etc. They are moving towards something more complex and sophisticated. As a gaming machine to which a special game is given, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to give a special game to a player based on the entrance to a predetermined entrance, and a plurality of lottery results are displayed on the image display device. Are displayed in a varying state, and the player is informed by resting from the varying state. If the stationary and determined symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the game shifts to a special game.

Further, in Patent Document 1 below, there is one in which, in addition to a launching operation unit for launching a game ball, another operation unit for switching game settings regardless of the launching of the game ball is provided. If the other operation unit is operated during the special symbol fluctuation display, the time to symbol confirmation can be shortened by deleting or repeating the middle part until the symbol is confirmed, switching the number of clocks, dropping frames, etc. It can be extended.
JP 2003-126659 A

  By the way, today, with the improvement of the quality of the display image of the image display device and the advancement of computer technology, the display of the variation of the symbols has become more sophisticated. In addition, the consciousness of lovers of ball game machines is focused not only on winning prize balls but also on enhancing the time spent in front of the ball game machines. For this reason, the content of the variable display of symbols has become more important as it determines the commercial success and failure of game machine manufacturers and amusement halls. However, even if the fluctuation display is elaborate, if the operation unit is operated, the desired effect may not be realized. It is not necessarily a means to be actively used by many players who visit the amusement hall.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a ball game machine capable of performing variable display without reducing interest while realizing a speedy and dynamic game by an operation unit that changes the variable time. With the goal.

The invention according to claim 1 is a ball game machine in which a special game is provided to a player by lottery when a game ball launched by a player's operation enters a predetermined entrance, and the design varies A display means for displaying a big hit lottery on whether or not a special game is provided depending on the type of symbols that are displayed in a stationary state and fixed and fixed, and randomly extracted Based on the random extraction information stored temporarily in the storage means for temporarily storing the random extraction information to be used for the big hit lottery, the variation pattern until the symbol is stopped is selected from a plurality of patterns based on the random extraction information stored in the storage means And a time change means for changing the time required for the symbol defined by the variation pattern to stop when a predetermined operation unit is operated by the player during the symbol variation. In gaming machines,
A plurality of the predetermined entrances are provided, and the display means is provided for each entrance in a one-to-one correspondence.
And the said memory | storage means memorize | stores the said random extraction information for each said entrance,
When a plurality of pieces of random extraction information having different entrances are stored in the storage unit when the predetermined operation unit is operated, the variation pattern selection unit is selected based on the plurality of jackpot lottery result information. As the variation patterns, the same or similar variation patterns are selected, and the display means starts the notification of the big hit lottery made based on the plurality of pieces of random extraction information in synchronization.

  When the symbol variation time is changed by operating the operation unit in the notification of the big hit lottery, the next plurality of big hit lottery notifications are made under the same or similar variation pattern. Compared to the fact that multiple lottery lottery notifications proceed without any relation to each other, the depth of interest will increase, so the amount of interest will be reduced by changing the fluctuation time, and further improvement of interest Can do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, when the jackpot lottery notification is made on a plurality of display means, the time changing means changes the variation time according to the gaming state. It is set as the structure which sets propriety for every display means.

  Depending on the game state at the time of operation of the operation unit, the variation time in the notification of a plurality of big hit lotteries may or may not change depending on the display means, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, in the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the first or second aspect, when the big hit lottery is notified by a plurality of display means, The time changing means is configured to change the fluctuating time to different times according to the gaming state.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first to third aspects of the invention, a selection is made when a plurality of pieces of randomly extracted information having different entrances are stored in the storage means when the predetermined operation unit is operated. As a variation pattern to be included, include a specific variation pattern,
In addition, another operation unit operated by the player, and a display that changes the display content in response to an operation when the other operation unit is operated within a predetermined period of display according to the specific variation pattern. A content changing means is provided.

  When a specific variation pattern is selected by operating the operation unit that changes the variation time, the display content can be changed by the player operating another operation unit. It can give the player the thrill of pulling a big hit with his own luck.

  A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a ball game machine of the present invention. The ball game machine 1a is provided with one prepaid card unit 1b, and the ball game machines 1a and the prepaid card unit 1b are alternately arranged on the gaming machine installation islands laid out in a plurality of rows in the game hall. . The bullet ball gaming machine 1a has a decorative frame 11 that defines a front design, and behind that is an inner frame that holds a game board 3 and a game ball supply / discharge system, which will be described later, and an outer frame on the outer periphery thereof. Provided. These overall configurations can be the same as those of a normal ball game machine.

  The decorative frame 11 is attached to the inner frame so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction by hinges 12a, 12b at the upper and lower left ends. The decorative frame 11 has a large circular opening at the center, and the opening is closed by a glass plate 13 that is a transparent plate to form a window 111. The window portion 111 is positioned substantially in front of the player's field of view when the player faces the ball ball game machine 1a, as in a normal ball ball game machine. A substantially square game board 3 is provided behind the decorative frame 11. The game board 3 is assembled to the inner frame together with a supply system to the upper plate 14 of the game ball.

  The decorative frame 11 not only defines the front design of the ball game machine 1a, but also includes an interface portion with the player. The decorative frame 11 is provided with a bathtub-shaped upper plate 14 and a lower plate 15 protruding from the front side. The upper plate 14 directly receives a game ball discharged as a rental ball or a prize ball, and the lower plate 15 receives an overflow ball when the upper plate 14 is full or a return ball that has failed to fire.

  On the side of the upper plate 14, a balance display unit 21 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot 16 of the prepaid card unit 1b, a ball lending button 22 to be pressed when receiving a game ball lending, and a checkout. The case settlement button 23 is provided.

  A launch handle 26 is provided in the decorative frame 11 on the right side of the lower plate 15, and if the launch handle 26 is rotated clockwise, a game ball 30 supplied from the upper plate 14 will be described later with a board surface 30 of the game board 3. Can be launched into the game area 300 of the game.

  On the outer periphery of the window portion 111 of the decorative frame 11, a change time change button 24, which is an operation portion, which will be described in detail later, and a display effect change button 25, which is another operation portion, are arranged and can be pressed by the player. . These are the button portions of a change time change switch 511 and a display effect change switch 523 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is a board having a substantially square board surface 30, and a substantially circular game area 300 is formed on the board surface 30 by rails 31 a and 31 b. The shape of the game area 300 is substantially the same as the window 111 of the decorative frame 11. A number of game nails (not shown) are placed on the board surface 30 in the game area 300. In the game area 300, an LCD unit 33 is held inside a frame-shaped center case 32 disposed in the center of the board surface 30. The LCD unit 33 includes a liquid crystal display panel having a rectangular screen and its accessory unit, and is arranged with the screen of the liquid crystal display panel facing forward.

  Various winning holes are arranged on the outer periphery of the center case 32. First, two ordinary electric accessories are arranged side by side in the left-right direction below the center case 32, and are specially provided as a first type starting port. Design start ports 34a and 34b are provided. A big hit determination process for drawing whether a special game is provided to the player (big hit) or not (out) by entering the special symbol start port 34a or the start port 34b is performed, and the result of the lottery is displayed on the LCD. The player is informed by stopping the symbol from the changing state in the unit 33. Depending on the type of stationary symbol, it is known whether it is a big hit or missed. The special symbol start ports 34a and 34b are tulip-type entrance devices.

  In addition, a special winning opening 35 is provided below the special symbol starting openings 34a and 34b. The big prize opening 35 is opened and closed by an attacker door 351 that is electrically operated, and many winnings can be expected when the door is open. The attacker door 351 is opened when a big hit is made in the big hit determination process. The opening time is defined by the number of balls entered and the time, and the attacker door 351 can be opened up to a predetermined upper limit number of times until it is closed once the game ball passes through a special area described later.

  Four normal winning holes 36a, 36b, 36c, and 36d are arranged symmetrically in a wing shape with the large winning hole 35 interposed therebetween at the peripheral portion of the game area 300, and only payout of the winning ball is executed at the time of entering the ball.

  Further, normal symbol operating gates 37a and 37b are provided on the left and right sides of the center case 32, respectively. The normal symbol operation gates 37a and 37b correspond to the start openings 34a and 34b on a one-to-one basis. When a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 37a and 37b, the normal symbol variation display on the screen of the symbol display unit 33 is performed. Is executed. As a result, when the winning symbol is displayed, the tulips at the start ports 34a and 34b are opened.

  The game area 300 is also provided with a windmill (not shown).

  In the game area 300, a game ball launched to the top of the game area 300 by operating the launch handle 26 flows downward along an irregular route while being played by the game nail. When the player enters the winning opening, the winning game ball is paid out, and the gaming ball reaching the bottom of the gaming area 300 without winning is taken in from the out port 38.

  Side lamps 39a and 39b are provided on the left and right sides of the peripheral area of the game area 300, and exhibit the decorative effect of the game board 3 during the game. Furthermore, sound is generated from a speaker (not shown) as the game progresses to enhance the sense of presence during the game.

  FIG. 3 shows an electrical configuration centered on the ball game machine 1a. The main control device 41 is configured as a logical operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM that stores a game control program and a RAM that serves as a work area for operations, etc. External input / output circuits for inputting / outputting to / from the switches 511 to 519 and the various actuators 611 to 612b are also provided.

Various switches 511 to 519 to which the main control device 41 receives signal input will be described.

  The change time change switch 511 outputs a different status signal to the main control device 41 depending on whether or not the change time change button 24 is pressed.

The special symbol start port A switch 512a is provided in the special symbol start port 34a, and detects that a ball has entered the special symbol start port 34a. The special symbol start port B switch 512b is provided in the special symbol start port 34b, and detects that there is a ball in the special symbol start port 34b. Regardless of which is detected, using this as a trigger, main controller 41 executes jackpot determination processing. That is, when it is determined that there is a ball entering the special symbol start ports 34a and 34b in the main routine that rises at a predetermined cycle by a hardware interrupt, a random number that is random extraction information is extracted. Then, the jackpot determination process is executed based on the random number, and whether the jackpot or not or whether the type of jackpot symbol is determined at random. The result is transmitted to the symbol display device 44 together with a command command for requesting to display a symbol lottery on the screen of the symbol display unit 33 based on the result of the jackpot determination process. The command command includes a command for designating a variation pattern and a definite symbol for specifying a variation mode from the start of symbol variation to stationary. Table 1 shows an example of these commands. In the table, there are first to third variation pattern designation commands, which will be described later.

  In addition, when the main control device 41 continuously wins the special symbol start ports 34a and 34b, the main control device 41 stores, for example, 4 as an upper limit for the number of the jackpot determination process without being invalidated. If there is a change in the memory, a command command is sent to the symbol display device 44 for requesting the symbol display unit 33 to display the changed hold memory. Note that the hold storage is stored and displayed independently in the special symbol starting port 34a and the special symbol starting port 34b. Hereinafter, the hold memory for the special symbol start port 34a is referred to as hold memory A, and the hold memory for the special symbol start port 34b is referred to as hold memory B as appropriate. The special symbol starting port 34a is referred to as a special symbol starting port A, and the special symbol starting port 34b is referred to as a special symbol starting port B.

  The normal symbol start port A switch 513a is provided in the normal symbol start port 37a and detects a game ball. The normal symbol start port B switch 513b is provided in the normal symbol start port 37b. Regardless of which is detected, using this as a trigger, the main control device 41 executes a hit determination process by extracting a random number, and randomly determines the type of the normal symbol. The result is transmitted to the symbol display device 44 together with a command command for requesting the symbol lottery to be displayed on the screen of the LCD unit 33 based on the result of the hit determination process. In addition, when the main control device 41 continuously enters the normal symbol starting ports 37a and 37b, the main control device 41 stores the number to be held without invalidating the right of the hit determination processing, for example, as an upper limit, for example, as the hold memory. If there is a change, a command command is sent to the symbol display device 44 for requesting the LCD unit 33 to display the changed number of reserved storage. Note that the hold memory is stored and displayed independently in the normal symbol starting port A37a and the normal symbol starting port B37b.

  Further, a game ball entering the winning opening is detected by the count switch 514, the general winning opening switch 515, or the like. The count switch 514 detects a game ball that enters the grand prize opening 35. In addition to the count switch 514, the big prize opening 35 is provided with an unillustrated accessory continuous operation switch (V switch). , It is detected that the winning game ball has passed through a special area in the big prize opening 35. This is a condition for proceeding to the next round (opening of the attacker door 351) in the jackpot game.

  The full tank switch 516 is a pressure sensor provided in a game ball passage (not shown) that communicates with the lower plate 15 and detects that the lower plate 15 is full with game balls. The ball break switch 517 is a pressure sensor provided in a ball tank (not shown), and detects that there are not enough game balls in the ball tank.

  The touch switch 518 is incorporated in the firing handle 26 to detect whether or not the player is touching the firing handle 26, and it is known whether or not the ball game machine is in operation.

  A prize ball payout switch 519 counts game balls paid out from a prize ball payout device (not shown).

  The actuators 611, 612a, and 612b driven by the main controller 41 will be described. The big prize opening solenoid 611 is used to open and close the attacker door 351 of the big prize opening 35. The attacker door 351 has a basic opening time (usually 30 seconds). Before the opening time is counted up, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 514 is a predetermined number (usually 10). ) To close. The ordinary accessory A solenoid 612a is used for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory A, and the ordinary accessory B solenoid 612b is used for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory B.

  The winning ball control device 42 is configured as a logical operation circuit using a one-chip microcomputer, and controls the payout of a winning ball that activates the ball cutting motor 614 when a winning is made in accordance with a command command from the main control device 41. The two-way communication is performed with the prepaid card unit 1b and the CR settlement display device 615 to control the supply of the rental balls. A game ball paid out by the operation of the ball cutting motor 614 is detected by a prize ball payout switch 519, and the number of payouts is counted. The CR settlement display device 615 is built in the balance display portion 21 and the ball lending button 22 and the settlement button 23 forming position of the upper plate 14 and is turned on by pressing a numerical value display LED on the balance display portion 21 and the ball lending button 22. A ball lending switch and a settlement switch that is turned on when the settlement button 23 is pressed.

  The firing control device 43 drives and controls a firing motor 616 constituting a launching device (not shown) in accordance with a rotational amount detected from a rotational amount sensor (a launching handle in FIG. 3) 521 of the launching handle 26 operated by the player. It consists of a one-chip microcomputer. A launch stop switch 522 is connected to the launch control device 43, and the launch is temporarily stopped when operated by the player. Further, the touch lamp 617 that displays that the touch switch 518 is turned on is turned on under the control of the launch control device 43.

  The symbol display device 44 includes the LCD unit 33 and a symbol display control board 441 that controls the LCD unit 33 based on a command from the main control device 41. The symbol display control board 441 is mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer or the like. When a command command for symbol lottery display is received from the main control device 41, the symbol lottery state is displayed on the screen of the LCD unit 33. The symbol lottery is performed by changing the symbols in a manner simulating that the symbols shown on the surface of the rotating reel appear in order by the rotation of the reel, such as a slot machine. On the screen of the LCD unit 33, various effect characters in addition to the lottery symbols move, and the background changes. If the main control device 41 determines that the game is a jackpot, for example, the symbol stops at the jackpot symbol that includes all three symbols. Further, the normal symbol variation display started by entering the normal symbol start ports 37a and 37b is executed at the corner of the screen.

  Further, the display effect change switch 523 is connected to the symbol display device 44 so that the operation state of the display effect change button 25 is known by the symbol display device 44.

  The lamp control device 45 has a one-chip microcomputer, and an IC chip for preventing a short circuit is provided at the lamp output unit. Upon receiving a command from the main control device 41, various LEDs 618 and lamps 743 for decoration and notification are provided. Drive on.

  The sound control device 46 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer with a built-in mask ROM that stores a large number of sound data, a sound source IC and an amplifier controlled by the same, and commands the main control device 41 and the symbol display control device 44. In response, the recorded sound source is assembled into a phrase to drive and control the speaker 620.

  The main control device 41 and the prize ball control device 42 are connected to a hall computer that manages the entire ball game machine in the game hall via the external connection terminal 613, and the number of prize balls to be paid out to the hall computer. Various game information is transmitted.

  For example, each device having the above-described electrical configuration is attached to the inner frame regardless of the type of gaming machine, and the control device other than the prize ball control device 62 and the launch control device 63 is attached to the inner frame. Is attached to the back of the game board 3 and corresponds to a board change.

The control of symbol display in the ball game machine 1a will be described. The LCD unit 33 displays two types of special symbols. The display is performed by using one half of the LCD unit 33 as the symbol display units 33a and 33b, which are display means, which are divided into the left and right directions. Hereinafter, the symbol displayed on the left symbol display unit 33a is referred to as symbol A, and the symbol displayed on the right symbol display unit 33b is referred to as symbol B. The change time of the symbols A and B can be changed by pressing the change time change button 24 which is a characteristic part of the ball game machine 1a while the symbols are changing. FIG. 4 shows the contents of control as the changing time changing means of the main control device 41. A period during which the pressing operation is invalid is set even if the symbol is changing. In principle, if both symbol A and symbol B are changing, it is valid for both symbol A and symbol B (in the figure, d), but immediately after the start of symbol variation along with the symbol variation non-execution period The period and the period immediately before the end are invalid only for the symbol corresponding to the period (a, b, c in the figure). Thus, by determining whether the game state if a predetermined condition is satisfied, or changed only for one of the symbols of the two sets of symbols varying time is displayed symbol display section 33a, the 33b, both may change, both It does n’t change.

  Next, the control related to the symbol lottery executed by the main controller 41 and the symbol display device 44 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 11 show the control executed by the main control device 41, and FIGS. 12 to 14 show the control executed by the symbol display device 41.

  FIG. 5 shows the contents of the hold storage process. The hold storage process is a process as a storage unit. In step S101, it is determined whether or not there is a ball in the special symbol starting port A. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S105. If an affirmative decision is made, in step S102, the hold memory (hold memory A) for storing the result of random number extraction (S103), which will be described later, caused by entering the special symbol start opening A reaches the maximum value allowed. Determine whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made, various random numbers are extracted in step S103, and are stored in a reserved state in step S104, and the stored storage A is updated. The hold memory A is used for the jackpot determination from the random number stored first (the same applies to the hold memory B described later). After execution of steps S103 and S104, the process proceeds to step S105. If a negative determination is made in step S102, steps S103 and S104 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not there is a ball in the special symbol starting port B. If a negative determination is made, the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S106, the hold memory (hold memory B) for storing the result of random number extraction (S107), which will be described later, caused by entering the special symbol starting port B reaches the maximum allowable value. Determine whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made, various random numbers are extracted in step S107, and are stored in a reserved state in step S108, and the stored storage B is updated. After executing steps S107 and S108, return to return. If a negative determination is made in step S106, steps S107 and S108 are skipped and the process returns.

  FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show the contents of the variation process for symbol A. In step S201, it is determined whether or not symbol A is suspended. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S202 whether there is a pending storage A. If an affirmative determination is made, the processing from step S203 onward for setting a symbol and a variation pattern is executed. If a negative determination is made in step S201 or step S202, the process returns.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the synchronization flag is “1”. The synchronization flag is set to “1” when both of the symbols A and B are displayed in a variation and the variation time change button 24 is operated within the effective period of the variation time change button 24 (see FIG. 9, see FIG.

  If a negative determination is made in step S203, the process proceeds to step S205. If step S203 is affirmed, it is determined in step S204 whether there is a storage B. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S205.

  The process after step S205 is a process in the case where there is no need to consider the synchronization with the symbol B in the variation display of the symbol A, or there is no reserved storage and the variation display is not necessary for the symbol B. In step S205, the stored memory of the random number stored first is shifted from the reserved memory by shifting the stored memory of symbol A, and in step S206, the first stored symbol A is released from the reserved memory. It is determined whether or not the random number (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as random number A) is a predetermined value. The predetermined value is a value corresponding to the big hit. If a positive determination is made, the temporary big hit A flag is set to “1” in step S207, and the process proceeds to step S208. If step S206 for determining whether or not the random number A is a predetermined value is negative, step S207 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, any of “B0H00H” to “B0H0BH” as the left determined symbol designation command for symbol A, any of “B2H00H” to “B2H0BH” as the middle defined symbol designation command, and “B4H00H” as the right determined symbol designation command ~ "B4H0BH" is selected, and one of "A0H00H" to "A0H2FH" is selected as the first variation pattern designation command for symbol A in step S209. After executing step S209, the process returns. In this case, based on the determination in step S206, the symbol to be selected (winning symbol, missed symbol) and the first variation pattern to be selected (for reach, for big hit, etc.) are appropriately selected.

  Next, when the synchronization flag is “1” and there is a reserved memory B (steps S203 and S204), the reserved memory of symbol A is shifted in step S210 and the reserved memory of symbol B is shifted in step S211.

  In the following step S212, it is determined whether or not the random number A is a predetermined value. If an affirmative determination is made, the temporary big hit A flag is set to “1” in step S213, and the winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as appropriate) for symbol A is set in step S214. , The winning fixed symbol A) is selected.

  In the subsequent step S215, it is determined whether or not the random number B is a predetermined value. If an affirmative determination is made, the temporary big hit B flag is set to “1” in step S216, and the winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as appropriate) for the symbol B is set in step S217. , The winning fixed symbol B) is selected. In subsequent step S221, any one of “A0H2DH” to “A0H2FH” is selected as the first variation pattern designation command for symbol A, and any one of “A1H2DH” to “A1H2FH” is selected as the first variation pattern designation command for symbol B Is done. After execution of step S221, the synchronization flag is set to “0” in step S230 and the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in step S215 for determining whether or not the random number B is a predetermined value, in step S218, a detachment fixed symbol (hereinafter referred to as a detachment fixed symbol B) is selected for the symbol B. In the subsequent step S219, any one of “A0H2DH” to “A0H2FH” is selected as the first variation pattern designation command for the symbol A as in step S221. In step S220, the first variation pattern designation command for symbol B is selected. Note that for the symbol B to be removed, a first variation pattern designation command (any one of “A1H1DH” to “A1H1FH”) different from that in step S221 is selected. After execution of step S220, the process proceeds to step S230.

  If a negative determination is made in step S212 for determining whether or not the random number A is a predetermined value, a detachment fixed symbol (hereinafter referred to as a detachment fixed symbol A) is selected for the symbol A in step S222.

  In the following step S223, it is determined whether or not the random number B is a predetermined value. If an affirmative determination is made, the temporary big hit B flag is set to “1” in step S224, and the winning symbol B is selected in step S225. In the following step S226, the first variation pattern designation command for the symbol B is selected as in step S221. In step S227, the first variation pattern designation command for symbol A is selected. For symbol A that is out of place, a first variation pattern designation command (any one of A0H1DH to A0H1FH) different from steps S219 and S221 is selected as the first variation pattern designation command. After execution of step S227, the process proceeds to step S230 where the synchronization flag is set to “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S223 for determining whether or not the random number B is a predetermined value, the determined symbol B is selected for the symbol B in step S228. In subsequent step S229, a first variation pattern designation command is selected for each of symbols A and B, and the process proceeds to step S230. In addition, in both symbols A and B, the variation pattern (symbol A: “A0H1DH” to “A0H1FH”, symbol B: “A1H1DH” to “A1H1FH”) corresponding to the out of the first variation pattern designation command is included. Selected.

  As shown in Table 1, the first variation pattern can be selected from “A0H00H” to “A0H2FH” for symbol A, and “A1H00H” to “A1H2FH” for symbol B, but the synchronization flag is “1”. Is set to “A0H1DH” to “A0H2FH” for the symbol A, and “A1H1DH” to “A1H2FH” for the symbol B. The symbol display device 44 that actually displays symbols according to these variation pattern designation commands corresponds to the variation pattern designation commands so that the variations of the symbols A and B are the same or similar. The variation mode of the symbol is stored. Here, the similar variation mode means that the background or the like when the symbol is displayed is approximate, and the approximate impression is received. For example, those that are approximate in the form and color of the characters that appear, those that appear in the same character even if the actions are different when multiple characters can appear, those that do the same or similar actions in different characters, Even if different characters, characters that appear in the same story (such as Momotaro and Oni) appear. Further, not a whole period from the start of the change of the symbol to the stationary state, but a part, for example, only the reach action may be the same or similar.

  FIG. 8 shows the contents of the variation process of the symbol B. In step S301, it is determined whether or not the variation of the symbol B is stopped. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S302 whether there is a pending storage B. If an affirmative determination is made, the processing from step S303 onward for setting a symbol and a variation pattern is executed. If a negative determination is made in step S301 or step S302, the process returns.

  In step S303, the stored memory of symbol B is shifted, and in step S304, it is determined whether or not the random number B is a predetermined value. The predetermined value is the same as that in step S223 and corresponds to the big hit. If a positive determination is made, the temporary big hit B flag is set to “1” in step S305, and the process proceeds to step S306. If a negative determination is made in step S304 for determining whether or not the random number B is a predetermined value, the process skips step S305 and proceeds to step S306.

In step S306, one of B1H00H to B1H0BH is selected as the left defined symbol designation command for symbol B, one of B3H00H to B3H0BH is selected as the middle defined symbol designation command, and one of B5H00H to B5H0BH is selected as the right defined symbol designation command. In S307, one of A1H00H to A1H2FH is selected as the first variation pattern designation command for symbol A. After executing step S307, the process returns. In this case, based on the determination in step S304, the symbol to be selected (winning symbol, missed symbol) and the first variation pattern to be selected (for reach, for big hit, etc.) are selected as appropriate.

  9 and 10 show the contents of the change time change process. In step S401, it is determined whether or not the change time change button 24 has been operated. If a negative decision is made, it returns to return. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S402 whether or not the variation of symbol A is being displayed. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S403 whether or not the operation of the change time change button 24 is within the valid period. If a positive determination is made, the time change A flag is set to “1” in step S404, and the process proceeds to step S406. If a negative determination is made in step S402, the time change A flag is set to “0” in step S405, and the process proceeds to step S406. The process also proceeds to step S406 when a negative determination is made in step S402 for determining whether or not the variation display of the symbol A is being performed.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not the variation of symbol B is being displayed. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S407 whether or not the operation of the change time change button 24 is within the valid period. If a positive determination is made, the time change B flag is set to “1” in step S408, and the process proceeds to step S410. If a negative determination is made in step S407, the time change B flag is set to “0” in step S409, and the process proceeds to step S410. The process also proceeds to step S410 when a negative determination is made in step S406 for determining whether or not the variation display of the symbol B is being performed.

  In the case where the symbol A or symbol B is being displayed in a variable manner and the variable time change button 24 is operated, the variable time change button 24 of the symbols A and B is within the effective period by these steps S402 to S409. The time change flag is set to “1” for one or both.

  In step S410, it is determined whether or not the time change A flag is “1”. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S412. If a positive determination is made in step S410, it is determined in step S411 whether or not the time change B flag is “1”. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S413. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S417. If step S410 for determining whether or not the time change A flag is “1” is negative, it is determined whether or not the time change B flag is “1” in step S412. If a positive determination is made, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S413 executed when only the time change A flag is “1”, “A2H00H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol A. The second variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern when the operation of the variation time change button 24 is valid in the previous symbol variation display, and “A2H00H” shortens the variation time. In addition, “A3H00H” for symbol B, which will be described later, also shortens the variation time, and “A2H01H” for symbol A and “A3H01H” for symbol B respectively extend the variation time. In step S414 executed when only the time change B flag is “1”, “A3H00H” is selected as the second variation pattern for symbol B. These “A2H00H” and “A3H00H” are second variation pattern designation commands that are selected when either the time change A flag or the time change B flag is “1”. In step S415, various commands including the selected second variation pattern designation command are transmitted. In step S416, the time change A flag and the time change B flag are returned to “0”, and the process returns.

  In step S417 executed when both the time change A flag and the time change B flag are “1”, it is determined whether or not the temporary big hit A flag is “1”. If a positive determination is made, it is determined in step S418 whether or not the temporary big hit B flag is “1”. If an affirmative determination is made, “A2H00H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol A and “A3H01H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol B in step S419. If a negative determination is made in step S418 for determining whether or not the provisional big hit B flag is “1”, “A2H00H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol A in step S420 and the second symbol B is second. “A3H01H” is selected as the variation pattern. After execution of step S419 or step S420, the process proceeds to step S424.

  If a negative determination is made in step S417 for determining whether or not the temporary big hit A flag is “1”, it is determined in step S421 whether or not the temporary big hit B flag is “1”. If an affirmative determination is made, “A2H01H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol A and “A3H00H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol B in step S422. If a negative determination is made in step S421 for determining whether or not the temporary big hit B flag is “1”, “A2H00H” is selected as the second variation pattern designation command for symbol A in step S423, and the second symbol B “A3H00H” is selected as the variation pattern designation command. After execution of step S422 or step S423, the process proceeds to step S424.

  As described above, the provisional big hit A flag and the temporary big hit B flag indicating the gaming state will shorten or extend the fluctuation time. However, both the temporary big hit A flag and the temporary big hit B flag are set to “1”. Unless it is not set, one of the symbols A and B is shortened and the other is elongated. In this case, if both the temporary big hit A flag and the temporary big hit B flag are “1”, the symbol A is shortened and the symbol B is expanded. Thereby, it is possible to avoid duplicating jackpots as much as possible. Of course, the big hit overlap can be made substantially zero by taking a sufficient difference in variation time. If only one of the temporary big hit A flag and the temporary big hit B flag is “1”, “1” is shortened. As a result, even if the next symbol variation display is scheduled for the symbol with the temporary jackpot flag “0”, it will be postponed and during the special game due to the symbol with the temporary jackpot flag “1” being a big hit. Thus, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that a big hit is generated in the next symbol variation display of the symbol whose temporary big hit flag is “0”.

  From the player's point of view, since the symbol variation is not fixed to shortening or extending, it is interesting to see which one will be. And since an empirical rule about the relationship between the length of the variation time and the jackpot is formed, it is possible to enjoy a thrill feeling with the empirical rule in mind. The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

  In step S424, various commands including the selected second variation pattern are transmitted, and in step S425, the synchronization flag is set to “1”. In step S426, the time change A flag and the time change B flag are returned to “0”, and the process returns.

FIG. 11 shows the contents of the symbol determination process. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the time defined in the variation pattern for symbol A (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern A as appropriate) has elapsed. If a negative determination is made, the processing of steps S502 to S508 is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S509. If an affirmative decision is made in step S501, the processing after step S502 is executed. In step S502, it is determined whether or not the big hit B flag is “1”. The jackpot B flag draws a jackpot for symbol B when the time specified in the variation pattern for symbol B (hereinafter, referred to as variation pattern B, as appropriate) has elapsed and the symbol A has a jackpot. (Steps S509, S510, S512 to be described later, step S206 in FIG. 6) is set to “1” (step S514 to be described later). If step S502 for determining whether or not the big hit B flag is “1” is affirmed, it is determined in step S503 whether or not the temporary big hit A flag is “1”. If an affirmative determination, to select the "A4H00H" in step S507 as the third variation pattern designation command for symbol A.

  If a negative determination is made in step S502 for determining whether or not the big hit B flag is “1”, it is determined in step S504 whether or not the temporary big hit A flag is “1”. If a positive determination is made, the temporary big hit A flag is returned to “0” in step S505, and the big hit A flag is set to “1” in step S506. Next, the process proceeds to step S508 in which all symbol confirmation commands “C0H00H” for symbol A are selected. If a negative determination is made in step S504 for determining whether or not the temporary big hit A flag is “1”, steps S505 and S506 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S508.

When a negative determination is made in step S501, in step S509 executed after execution of step S507 or step S508, whether or not the time defined in the variation pattern for symbol B (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern B as appropriate) has elapsed. Determine whether. If a negative determination is made, the processing of steps S510 to S516 is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S517. If an affirmative determination is made in step S509, the processing from step S510 is executed. In step S510, it is determined whether or not the big hit A flag is “1”. If a positive determination is made, it is determined in step S511 whether or not the temporary big hit B flag is “1”. If an affirmative determination, select "A5H00H" as the third variation pattern designation command for symbol B in step S515.

  If a negative determination is made in step S510 for determining whether or not the big hit A flag is “1”, it is determined in step S512 whether or not the temporary big hit B flag is “1”. If a positive determination is made, the temporary big hit B flag is returned to “0” in step S513, and the big hit B flag is set to “1” in step S514. Next, the process proceeds to step S516 in which all symbol confirmation commands “C1H00H” for symbol B are selected. If a negative determination is made in step S512 for determining whether or not the temporary big hit B flag is “1”, steps S513 and S514 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S516.

  When a negative determination is made in step S509, various commands including these commands are transmitted in step S517 executed after execution of step S515 or step S516.

  Now, when the symbol variation progresses and the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed, all symbols are basically determined. In this case, if the temporary jackpot flag is “1” in the symbol related to the symbol variation (one symbol), the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol. However, when the jackpot flag corresponding to the other symbol is “1”, that is, when a special game is in progress, the symbol is stopped and not fixed for the one symbol to avoid duplication of the jackpot. There is a need. Therefore, when the temporary jackpot flag of one symbol indicating the gaming state is “1” and the jackpot flag corresponding to the other symbol is “1”, the variation time defined in the variation pattern in one symbol has elapsed. However, it will extend the fluctuation time of one symbol.

  Control on the symbol control board 441 of the symbol display device 44 will be described. FIG. 12 shows the contents of the symbol variation process. In step S601, the operation No. of the command command received from the main controller 41 is displayed. Is “A0H” or not. “A0H” is for symbol A as known from Table 1. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S602, the command command identification No. In step S603, a variation mode corresponding to each first variation pattern command command is selected, and the process proceeds to step S604. Command command operation No. If step S601 for determining whether or not “A0H” is negative, the process proceeds to step S604.

In step S604, the operation number of the command command received from the main controller 41 is set. Is “A1H” or not. “A1H” is for symbol B as known from Table 1. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S605, the command command identification No. In step S606, a variation mode corresponding to each first variation pattern command command is selected, and the process proceeds to step S607. Command command operation No. If step S604 for determining whether or not “A1H” is negative, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, display processing is executed in the variation mode selected in steps S603 and S606, and the symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit 33 in the variation mode in which the command command is received.

  FIG. 13 shows the contents of the change time change process. In step S701, the operation number of the command command is changed. Determines whether or not “A2H” indicating the second variation pattern for symbol A. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S702, the command command is an operation number. Is determined to be “A2H00H” of the two command commands “A2H”. If an affirmative determination is made, a symbol A shortening mode for shortening the variation time for symbol A is selected in step S703, and the process proceeds to step S705. If a negative determination is made in step S702, a symbol A expansion mode for extending the variation time for symbol A is selected in step S704, and the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, a symbol A fluctuation non-display process that does not display the symbol A in a predetermined fluctuation mode is executed, and the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, the command command operation No. Is “A3H” indicating the second variation pattern for symbol B. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S707, the command command indicates an operation No. Is determined to be “A3H00H” of the two command commands “A3H”. If an affirmative determination is made, a symbol B shortening mode for shortening the variation time for symbol B is selected in step S708, and the flow proceeds to step S710. If a negative determination is made in step S707, a symbol B expansion mode for extending the variation time for symbol B is selected in step S709, and the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S710, a symbol B fluctuation non-display process that does not display the symbol B in a predetermined fluctuation mode is executed, and the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, display processing is performed in the selected mode.

  FIG. 14 shows the contents of the display effect changing process. The display effect changing process is a process as a display content changing unit, and is activated when a specific variation pattern is selected. In step S801, it is determined whether or not the display effect change button 25 has been pressed. If a negative decision is made, it returns to return. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S802 whether or not the pattern A is being variably displayed. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the operation of the display effect change button 25 is valid. If a positive determination is made, the production participation A flag is set to “1” in step S804, and the process proceeds to step S806. If a negative determination is made in step S803, the production participation A flag is set to “0” in step S805, and the process proceeds to step S806. If a negative determination is made in step S802 for determining whether or not the pattern A is being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S806.

  That is, when the display effect change button 25 is pressed down only during the effective period of the operation of the display effect change button 25 while the pattern A is variably displayed, the effect participation A flag is set to “1”.

  In step S806, it is determined whether or not the pattern B is being changed. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S807 whether the operation of the display effect change button 25 is valid. If a positive determination is made, the production participation B flag is set to “1” in step S808, and the process proceeds to step S810. If a negative determination is made in step S807, the production participation B flag is set to “0” in step S809, and the process proceeds to step S810. If a negative determination is made in step S806 for determining whether or not the pattern B is being subjected to variable display, the process proceeds to step S810.

  In other words, when the display effect change button 25 is pressed down only during the effective period of the operation of the display effect change button 25 while the pattern B is variably displayed, the effect participation B flag is set to “1”.

  In step S810, it is determined whether or not the production participation A flag is “1”. Step S811 that proceeds when an affirmative determination is made and step S814 that proceeds when a negative determination is made are processes for determining whether or not the effect participation B flag is “1”.

  First, if both steps S810 and S811 are affirmed, a symbol A effect selection process for selecting the effect of symbol A is executed in step S812, and a symbol B effect selection process for selecting the effect of symbol B is executed in step S813. . Next, the process proceeds to step S817.

  If the determination in step S811 for determining whether or not the effect participation B flag is “1” is negative, only the symbol A effect selection process for selecting the effect of symbol A is executed in step S816, and the process proceeds to step S817.

  Next, if a negative determination is made in step S810 for determining whether or not the production participation A flag is “1” and a positive determination is made in step S814 for determining whether or not the production participation B flag is “1”, in step S815. Only the symbol A effect selection process for selecting the effect of symbol B is executed, and the process proceeds to step S817.

  If neither the production participation A flag or the production participation B flag is “1” (steps S810 and S814), the process returns to the return.

  In step S817, which is executed when either the effect participation A flag or the effect participation B flag is “1”, a selected effect display process is performed to display the selected effect (steps S812, S813, S815, S816). Execute. In subsequent step S818, the production participation A flag and the production participation B flag are set to “0”, and the process returns.

  Next, symbols that are actually displayed under such control will be described. FIG. 15 shows the state of symbol variation of the next time after the variation time change button 24 is pressed and the symbol variation of that time is completed. The symbol variation of symbol A and the symbol variation of symbol B are started synchronously. When the detachment is confirmed for the symbol B and the reach state is reached in the symbol A, a boxer-like character appears in the symbol A, and a display for counting the remaining seconds appears together with the message “chance”. Then, the message changes to “Chance” and the message “Press the operation button to stop the design” appears. When the player operates the display effect change button 25, which is an operation button, in accordance with this guidance message, the symbol is stopped. The remaining number of seconds is the time limit for this button operation, giving the player a thrilling interest. The remaining number of seconds corresponds to the valid period which is the predetermined period of steps S803 and S807.

  When the display effect change button 25 is operated before the time limit, the character starts punching, and thereby the effect selection process (steps S812, S813, S816, and S817) is executed in which the character is fixed and the character is delighted with the fixed symbol. Will be. In the example, the middle symbol is “4” and the detachment is confirmed. The boxer in the screen is disappointed with the result of disengagement.

  During this time, a new symbol variation is started in symbol B.

  Next, in FIG. 16, both symbols A and B are reached and guidance is given to stop the symbols for both. An effect display is made with both symbols by operating the display effect changing button 25 once.

  Next, FIG. 17 shows still another aspect using the display effect change button 25. In this example as well, both the symbols A and B are in the reach state. However, a message for stopping the symbols does not appear in each of the symbols A and B, but it is guided that the symbols are stopped using the entire screen. The confirmed symbol is displayed for each of symbol A and symbol B as shown. In the figure, the small symbols displayed in the corners of the display areas of the symbols A and B are displays for satisfying the regulatory requirements required for the ball game machine.

  As described above, according to the present invention, various aspects of production can be performed widely.

  The change time change switch and the display effect change processing switch can also be used as an existing button such as a settlement switch by providing a mode switch.

  In the present embodiment, the two independent symbols A and B are displayed on the LCD unit 33 of the symbol display device 44. However, the display device in which the main controller 41 directly controls the symbols A and B is shown. May be displayed. Of course, various display devices such as a 7-segment LED can be adopted as the display device. In this case, it is desirable that the LDC unit 33 of the symbol display device 44 is configured to display an effect image such as displaying a character instead of the symbol A and the symbol B for specifying whether or not a big hit. Specializing the LCD unit 33 of the symbol display device 44 to display an image for producing a variable display of a symbol that specifies whether or not it is a big hit, the degree of freedom of the effect image is improved, and it is more interesting. Display is possible.

  Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR machine using a prepaid card but also to a cash machine that receives a ball lending with cash.

It is a front view of the main body of the ball game machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the said ball game machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the said ball game machine. It is a timing chart which shows the operation state of the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 6th flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 7th flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is an 8th flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 9th flowchart which shows the control content performed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 10th flow chart which shows the contents of control performed with the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine. It is a 1st flowchart which shows progress of the big hit lottery displayed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows progress of the big hit lottery displayed with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows progress of the big hit lottery displayed with the said bullet ball game machine.

Explanation of symbols

24 hour change button (operation part)
25 Display effect change button (another operation unit)
26 Launch handle 3 Game board 30 Board surface 300 Game area 33a, 33b Symbol display part (display means)
41 Main controller (storage means, variation pattern selection means, time change means, display content change means)

Claims (4)

A ball-ball game machine in which a special game is provided to a player by lottery when a game ball launched by a player's operation enters a predetermined entrance, and the symbols are displayed in a state in which they are stopped from a fluctuating state. The display means for notifying the player of the big hit lottery whether or not the special game is provided depending on the type of the symbols that are stationary and fixed, and the random number extracted and used for the big hit lottery Storage means for temporarily storing the random extraction information, a fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a fluctuation pattern until the symbol is stationary based on the random extraction information stored in the storage means, and a symbol; In a ball game machine having a time change means for changing a change time until a symbol defined by the change pattern stops when a predetermined operation unit is operated by a player during the change,
A plurality of the predetermined entrances are provided, and the display means is provided for each entrance in a one-to-one correspondence.
And the said memory | storage means memorize | stores the said random extraction information for each said entrance,
When a plurality of pieces of random extraction information having different entrances are stored in the storage unit when the predetermined operation unit is operated, the variation pattern selection unit is selected based on the plurality of jackpot lottery result information. A variation pattern that is the same or similar to each other is selected as the variation pattern, and the display means synchronously starts notification of a big lottery made based on the plurality of pieces of random extraction information. Ball game machine.   2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the jackpot lottery is notified by a plurality of display means, the time changing means indicates whether or not the change time can be changed according to the gaming state for each display means. A ball game machine to set.   3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the big hit lottery is notified by a plurality of display means, the time changing means differs in the variation time depending on the game state. A ball game machine that changes to time. 4. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a variation pattern selected when a plurality of pieces of randomly extracted information having different entrances are stored in the storage means during operation of the predetermined operation unit. As including a specific variation pattern,
In addition, another operation unit operated by the player, and a display that changes the display content in response to an operation when the other operation unit is operated within a predetermined period of display according to the specific variation pattern. A ball game machine with content change means.

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