JP2006051180A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine with excellent attractiveness of games. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 10 has a special game execution means 148 which executes a first and second special game. The first special game is executed responding to the stoppage of special symbols variably displayed by a display control means 131. The second special game is executed responding to the entry of the game balls into an ordinary electric accessary 26. When the first and second special games are ended, the specified game, in which the probability of winning for the ordinary symbols is increased while the variation display time for the special symbols, decoration symbols and ordinary symbols is shortened and the time of opening the ordinary electric accessary 26 is increased, is started. A continuation judging means 166 determines whether the continuation of the specified game should be approved or not. <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 (big hit games), the game characteristics that should be brought about by each special game are sufficiently exhibited. It's hard to say, and it's hard to say that the combination of them brings new game play in a synergistic effect. In recent 1st class pachinko gaming machines, there are models that generate games that shorten the time of symbol change after the end of special games, but the original games that the 1st class pachinko gaming machines and 2nd class pachinko gaming machines have It is considered that in a ball game machine that achieves the respective characteristics, the game performance can be improved by effectively executing a specific game such as a short-time game.

  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 game when executing a specific 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 First special game execution means (149) for executing the first special game by changing the insertion state to an advantageous state, and a second start port (68) provided in the game area and into which the game ball can enter And the second lottery means (114) for executing the second lottery based on the game ball entering the second starting port, and the second symbol for variably displaying the second symbol based on the result of the second lottery. When the second display control means (132) and the second symbol provided in the game area and variably displayed by the second display control means are stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, the game ball receiving state is advantageous to the player. Variable entrance (26) that changes to a different state, and a second condition that holds that a game ball has entered the variable entrance as a second operating condition that is a condition for executing the second special game The holding means (144) is provided in the game area, and the second operating condition is The second variable pitching device (30) in which the game ball accepting state changes to a state advantageous to the player when standing, and the game ball of the second variable pitching device when the second operating condition is satisfied. The first stage in the second special game is executed by changing the acceptance state to an advantageous state, and when the game ball enters the specific area provided in the second variable pitching device in the first stage, the first stage is executed. It is determined that the transition condition to the second stage in the 2 special game is satisfied, and the second stage in the second special game is executed by changing the accepting state of the game ball of the first variable pitching device to an advantageous state. Second special game execution means (150), specific game execution means (162, 164) for executing a specific game different from the first special game and the second special game when a predetermined specific game start condition is established; Allow specific games to continue Continuation determining means (166) for determining NO. Here, the first symbol may be a special symbol, and the second symbol may be a normal symbol.

  The bullet ball game machine of this aspect provides a first special game and a second special game to the player, thereby realizing a new game entertainment and executing a specific game different from these special games with a continuation determination. This makes it possible to maintain the player's interest in the gaming situation at a high level.

  The continuation determining means may determine whether or not the specific game can be continued for each variation of the first symbol. As a result, a specific game centered on the variation of the first symbol can be realized, and the player's interest can be attracted not only to whether or not the game is a big hit but also to the result of the continuation determination.

  The completion of the second stage of the first special game or the second special game may be set as a specific game start condition. In this case, when the second stage of the first special game or the second special game is completed, the specific game is started, and the expectation for the next special game can be increased. Moreover, it may be set as a specific game start condition that the first symbol stops at a predetermined symbol and the first special game ends. By setting the occurrence of the first special game with a predetermined jackpot symbol as a condition for generating a specific game, it is possible to draw the player's interest in the process until the first special game is generated. The machine's playability can be improved.

  Even if it is determined that the specific game is continued to be continued by the continuation determination unit, the specific game execution unit determines that the number of times of the symbol variation display by the first display control unit is a predetermined number of times after the specific game start condition is satisfied. The specific game may be terminated when reaching. By setting the upper limit of the number of changes in the first symbol during a specific game in advance, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a specific game is continued indefinitely if it is determined to continue by a continuation determination. This can be done effectively.

  The continuation determining means may determine whether or not the specific game can be continued based on a random number value used in the first lottery by the first lottery means. In the first lottery, whether or not the variable game of the first symbol is a big hit is determined by a random number value. By using this random number value to make a continuation determination of a specific game, a new disturbance is determined in the continuation determination. There is no need to generate numerical values, and the processing time can be shortened.

  The continuation determination means may execute a third lottery for determining whether or not the specific game can be continued. In this case, it is necessary to acquire a new random value in the third lottery, but since it can be separated from other lotteries, there is an advantage that it is possible to easily control the continuation determination.

  The specific game execution means may execute a specific game that shortens the time for the variable display of symbols by the first display control means and the second display control means. Since the variation display time of the first symbol and the second symbol can be shortened, the probability that a special game occurs per unit time can be increased. Further, the specific game execution means may execute a specific game that varies the winning probability of the second lottery. For example, by raising the winning probability of the second lottery, it is easier to generate the second special game after the first special game is finished, so that the possibility of so-called continuous change and the quality of the ball can be determined. A design that enhances the playability of the machine becomes possible.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the bullet ball gaming machine of the present invention, new game performance can be realized when executing a specific game, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  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. That is, a game similar to the special game in the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine is provided as the first special game, and a game similar to the special game in the conventional type 2 pachinko gaming machine is provided as the second special game. To do. When the first special game or the second special game is finished, a specific game different from the first special game and the second special game is executed. During the execution of the specific game, it is determined whether or not the continuation is possible, and the specific game ends when the end of the continuation is determined.

  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 kept open for a predetermined change period, for example, a short 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.

  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 “entering ball” includes “incoming”, “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. The first special game is composed of one or more unit games. The number of unit games is a maximum of 15 times, and is determined by lottery every time the first special game occurs. Since one opening / closing operation is performed in one unit game, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 28 is repeated for the number of unit games.

  After the end of the first special game, the specific game is started. The specific game may take a game mode different from the so-called jackpot game, and may take a game mode in which the variation time of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 is shortened. In this embodiment, one of the start conditions for the specific game is set to end the first special game. The maximum number of variations of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 in the specific game is set to a predetermined number of times, for example, 30 times from the start of the specific game, and when the symbol variation of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 reaches 30 times. The specific game is terminated as if the specific game end condition is satisfied. In the normal time, various time periods such as 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 1 minute are set for the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200. However, the variation of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 during the specific game is changed. Time is uniformly reduced to 6 seconds. Therefore, many special symbols 202 and decorative symbols 200 can be changed in a relatively short time. In the present embodiment, the example of shortening the time of symbol variation of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 during the specific game to 6 seconds is shown, but it is not intended to limit the number of seconds such as 6 seconds, but in the normal state. It is enough if the time is shortened as much as possible.

  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 present embodiment, the specific game is applied not only to the variable game of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 but also to the variable game of the normal symbol 204. During a specific game in the normal symbol variation game, the change time during which the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened may be varied, and the number of times the ordinary electric accessory 26 may be opened may vary. During a normal game, when a normal symbol game shows a win, the release for 0.1 seconds or less is performed once, whereas in a specific game, for example, a release for 3 seconds is performed twice. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to enter the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 26 during the specific game. In the present embodiment, the change time of the ordinary electric accessory 26 during the specific game is 3 seconds, but it is not limited to 3 seconds.

  Furthermore, in the specific game of the normal symbol 204, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol 204 is shortened. As a result, the number of fluctuations per unit time can be increased as compared with normal games. Further, the probability of hitting the normal symbol 204 during the specific game is changed. The probability of hitting the normal symbol 204 is set to a low probability of about 1/65536 at normal times, and is set to a high probability of about 1 / 1.003 during a specific game, that is, when the probability changes, for example, and specific It may be configured such that a difference in game is increased to clarify a difference in game, and a hit is unlikely to occur unless in a specific game. As described above, the game may be clarified by clarifying the superiority at the time of executing the specific game.

  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.

  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 the game ball enters the specific area 22, the continuation 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 two steps, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games. That is, the second special game is also composed of one or more unit games, the number of unit games is a maximum of 15 times, and may be determined by lottery every time the second special game occurs. The first stage of the second special game corresponds to the first unit game, and the second stage corresponds to the second and subsequent unit games. From the second time on, the opening / closing operation is performed once in one unit game, and the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of opening / closing of the first big winning opening 28 in the first special game is 15 times, whereas the number of opening / closing of the first big winning opening 28 in the second special game is 14 times. Note that the completion of the second stage of the second special game may be set as a start condition for the specific game. In this case, when the second stage of the second specific game is completed, the specific game in which the second specific game is likely to occur is started again.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the same first big prize opening 28 is used as a variable pitching device that executes a continuous state change between the first special game and the second special game. Thus, 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the continuation determination of the specific game is executed while the specific game is being executed. In this continuation determination, whether or not the specific game can be continued is determined for each variation of the special symbol 202. The upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202 in the specific game is set to a predetermined number (for example, 30 times), but if it is determined not to continue by the continuation determination, the end condition of the specific game is satisfied at that time The specific game is forcibly terminated.

  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, pattern storage means 116 for holding a special symbol, a decorative symbol, a normal symbol variation display pattern, a variation Winning storage means 117 for storing the ball entering each starting port during the display as a holding ball within the upper limit number, symbol determining means 120 for determining a symbol variation stop symbol and a variable display display pattern, symbol or illumination, etc. Display control means 130 for controlling the display of the game, special game control means 140 for controlling a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game such as a jackpot game, a reduction in symbol variation time and a probability variation in the normal symbol lottery Specific game control means 160 for controlling a specific game advantageous to the player over the normal game, and a variable entrance or variable for changing the state of accepting the game ball between a state advantageous for the player and a disadvantageous state And an opening / closing control means 170 of the ball entry device.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 24 during the special symbol variation display by the first display control unit 131, the prize storage unit 117 can select up to four lottery results corresponding to the ball. When a game ball enters the second start opening 68 during the normal symbol variation display by the first storage means 118 and the second display control means 132 stored as a holding ball, the lottery result corresponding to the entered ball is the upper limit. And second storage means 119 for storing up to four as the number of reserved balls.

  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. Upon 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 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. As each of these patterns, a normal display pattern having a normal variation time and a special display pattern for a specific game whose variation time is shorter than normal are stored in the pattern storage unit 116. In the case of a normal display pattern, for example, a pattern for 10 seconds is stored as a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, and a pattern for 30 seconds or one minute is displayed as a pattern for displaying a dismiss symbol or a jackpot symbol through a reach state. Stored. In the case of a special display pattern, for example, a short pattern of 6 seconds is stored regardless of whether it is off or hit. When the display time determined by each display pattern elapses, the symbol variation ends at the stop symbol.

  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 determination means 124 determines a jackpot symbol in which three identical numbers are arranged in the case of a jackpot.

  Here, in the normal game, the special symbol determining unit 122 and the decorative symbol determining unit 124 select the normal display pattern, but in the specific game, select the special display pattern. Since the special display pattern is a pattern of 6 seconds shorter than the normal display pattern, the digestion time of the reserved ball is advanced.

  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. 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 pattern storage means 116 stores, as a normal symbol display pattern, a normal display pattern having a normal variation time and a special display pattern for a specific game whose variation time is shorter than normal. A pattern for 30 seconds is stored as a normal display pattern, and a pattern for 6 seconds is stored as a special display pattern. The symbol variation of each display pattern is stopped when the display time defined as the symbol variation end condition has elapsed.

  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 causes the special symbol display device 61 to display the special symbol based on the display pattern and the stop symbol selected 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 display pattern and the stop symbol selected 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 display pattern and the stop symbol selected by the normal symbol determining 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. The first operating condition is set such that the special symbol variably displayed by the first display control means 131 is stopped at a predetermined symbol in the special symbol display device 61. The second condition holding means 144 holds a second operation condition that is a condition for executing the second special game. The second operating condition is set so that the game ball falls into 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. 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. 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 that the condition for transition to the first stage of the second special game is established. It is assumed that the second operating condition is established 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.

  The specific game control means 160 executes a specific game advantageous to a player different from the special game, for example, control of symbol variation time and control of probability variation of normal symbols. Specifically, the specific game control means 160 shortens the symbol variation time of each of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the normal symbol. Further, the specific game control means 160 sets the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 26 to be long and sets the number of opening times to be large. In the present embodiment, the specific game control means 160 will be described as executing all of these game modes that are advantageous to the player. However, the specific game control means 160 may execute at least one of these game modes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can increase the probability of occurrence of the second special game by executing the probability variation of the normal symbol among these game modes, and can enhance the game entertainment. Become.

  The specific game control means 160 controls the execution of the specific game when a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the specific game start condition includes a condition that the second stage of the first special game or the second special game is completed. In this case, the specific game is always executed when the second stage of the first special game or the second special game ends. It may be set as a specific game start condition that the special symbol stops at a predetermined symbol and the first special game is ended. This predetermined symbol may be an odd symbol, for example. Further, as a result of the lottery performed by the second lottery means 114, it may be set as a specific game start condition that a symbol called a determination symbol has stopped in a specific manner. The specific game control means 160 includes a first specific game execution means 162 for controlling the change display of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 by the first display control means 131 during the specific game, and a second display control means 132 during the specific game. The second specific game executing means 164 for controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 204 and the lottery process by the second lottery means 114 is included. The first specific game execution means 162 and the second specific game execution means 164 execute the specific games when the specific game start condition is satisfied.

  The continuation determination unit 166 determines whether or not the specific game can be continued. In the specific game, an upper limit of the number of symbol variation display by the first display control means 131 is set. Until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches the upper limit, the continuation determination unit 166 performs continuation determination for each change of the special symbol, and when determining the end of the specific game, the determination result is displayed as the first specific game execution unit 162 and The second specific game execution means 164 is notified. Upon receiving the notification, the first specific game executing means 162 ends the control of the variable display of the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200, and the second specific game executing means 164 receives the normal symbol 204 by the second display control means 132. The control of the lottery process by the variable display and the second lottery means 114 ends. As a result, the specific game is terminated, and a transition is made to a normal game.

  The continuation determination is performed from the start of the specific game until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined number. Even if it is determined that the specific game is continued, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined number, the first specific game execution means 162 and the second specific game execution means 164 end the specific game. To do. If the first operating condition or the second operating condition is newly established before the number of symbol variation display by the first display control means 131 reaches the predetermined number, the specific game is terminated at that time.

  Specifically, the continuation determination unit 166 may determine whether or not the specific game can be continued based on the lottery result by the first lottery unit 112. As described above, the first lottery means 112 acquires a random number for winning the first start port 24 and executes a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit is based on the random number value. At this time, the first lottery means 112 refers to the determination table to determine whether or not the random value is a big hit. When the random number takes 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535, in the determination table in the normal game, 0 to 199 is set as a jackpot random value, and 200 to 65535 is set as a random number. During the specific game, the random number value indicating the losing is further divided into two. For example, 200 to 60000 is assigned to the random value indicating the continuation of the specific game, and 60001 to 65535 is assigned to the random value indicating the end of the specific game. The continuation determination unit 166 may determine whether or not the specific game can be continued using the determination table based on the random number value used in the first lottery unit 112. Thereby, it is possible to effectively use the random number value acquired in the first lottery means 112.

  Further, the continuation determination unit 166 may perform a new lottery for determining whether or not the specific game can be continued. When it is determined by the first lottery means 112 that the game is out, the continuation determining means 166 acquires a new random number and determines whether or not to continue the specific game. The probability of continuing the specific game is determined according to the game design. This probability may be set to a value of about 9/10, for example.

  When the specific game start condition is satisfied, the first specific game executing means 162 controls the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol by the first display control means 131 to be shortened. When the end of the specific game is determined by the continuation determination in the continuation determination unit 166, the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is returned to the normal time. The same applies when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the upper limit. When the specific game start condition is satisfied, the second specific game executing means 164 controls the second display control means 132 so that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is shortened, and the normal lottery probability by the second lottery means 114 is set. increase. During the specific game, the second specific game executing means 164 continuously opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 26 when the normal symbol stops at the specific symbol, and continuously opens and closes for a plurality of times, that is, for 3 seconds. Switch to a two-time action. When the end of the specific game is determined by the continuation determination in the continuation determination unit 166, the second specific game execution unit 164 returns the normal symbol variation display time to the normal time and also changes the probability of winning the normal symbol. Return to previous probability. The same applies when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the upper limit.

  During the normal game, the determination table referred to by the second lottery means 114 is set as the non-probability change table, and during the specific game, the determination table is set as the probability change table. The hit ratio of the probability change table is set higher than the hit ratio of the non-probability change table. The second specific game executing means 164 changes the length of the change period of the ordinary electric accessory 26 while executing the probability variation of the ordinary symbol. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened for a relatively long time of 3 seconds during the probability variation of the ordinary symbol. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than during a normal game, so that the second special game is more likely to occur during probability fluctuations.

  When it is decided that the game will end due to the continuation determination, the count is temporarily ended regardless of whether or not the number of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols during a specific game has reached a predetermined number, and a new special game is executed. When the special game is completed, the number of times of display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is counted again from the beginning after the end of the special game.

(First special game)
When it is determined by the condition determining means 146 that the first operating condition is established, the first special game executing means 149 determines the number of unit games constituting the first special game within a range of 1 to 15 times. At the same time, the first special game is executed. Since the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 28 is repeated as many times as the number of unit games, the player can expect a considerable number of balls when moving to the first special game. 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 unit games is exhausted.

  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 it is determined by the condition determining means 146 that the second operating condition is satisfied, the second special game executing means 150 determines the number of unit games constituting the second special game within a range of 1 to 15 times. At the same time, the second special game is executed. 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. Entering the specific area 22 is a continuation condition for continuing the second special game. When the game ball enters the specific area 22 in the first stage, the second special game shifts to the second stage.

  In the second stage of the second special game, the opening and closing of the first grand prize opening 28 is repeated for the first time from the number of unit games, that is, the number of unit games in the first stage. Once in the stage, the player can expect a significant number of games. 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. Therefore, the player can continue the second special game in the second stage until the predetermined number of unit games is exhausted.

  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, the game ball does not enter the specific area 22 in the second big winning opening 30 opened in the first stage, and the second big winning opening. The release condition is satisfied when all of the game balls that have entered 30 are discharged to the outflow area 66, or when the unit game of the second special game has been digested a predetermined number of times. 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 during the special symbol variation display by the first display control means 131. The display of the symbols stopped by the control means 131 may be continued until the release condition is satisfied, thereby preventing the first operating condition from being satisfied.

  Alternatively, the operation avoiding means 152 may display the first display when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26 and the execution of the second special game is started during the special symbol variation display by the first display control means 131. The establishment of the first operating condition may be avoided by stopping the timer for the elapsed time of the symbol fluctuation by the control means 131 until the cancellation condition is satisfied. In that case, the symbol variation display state by the first display control means 131 is maintained while the timer is stopped. The operation avoiding means 152 causes the first display control means 131 to restart the timer when the release condition is satisfied, and based on the remaining time of the fluctuation time defined in the selected display pattern, Display stop display.

  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 specific 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 mainly based on whether or not the game ball has dropped into the ordinary electric accessory 26 during the specific game. During the specific game, the normal symbol lottery shifts to the probability variation game, and the normal electric accessory 26 expands, and the probability that the game ball enters the normal electric accessory 26 is high. 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. 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 in detail the flow of random number acquisition processing in S20 of 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 holding for holding the special symbol variation has reached the upper limit of four (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 acquired lottery random number is stored in the first storage means 118 (S36). If the first starting port 24 is not won (N in S30) and the number of reserved balls has reached the upper limit of 4 (N in S32), the flow of S20 ends, and the acquisition of lottery random numbers and lottery random numbers There is no hold.

  FIG. 7 shows in detail the flow of the symbol variation process in S22 of FIG. In this symbol variation processing flow, first, the display 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 display 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 executed (N in S50) and the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner (N in S51), the first lottery means 112 determines whether there is a holding ball or not. The memory state by 118 is investigated (S52). If the first special game is being executed (Y in S50), or if there is no reserved ball (N in S52), the flow of S22 is terminated and the symbol variation is not executed. If there is a holding ball (Y in S52), the first lottery means 112 reads a lottery random number from the first storage means 118 (S54).

  The first lottery means 112 determines whether or not a lottery random number is a win (S56). When the lottery random number is a big hit, the special symbol determining means 122 determines a winning stop symbol, and when it is off, a special stop symbol is determined (S58). At this time, if the specific game flag is not on (N of S59), the special symbol determination means 122 selects the normal display pattern stored in the pattern storage means 116 (S60). Turning on the specific game flag indicates that the specific game is being executed, and turning off the specific game flag indicates that the specific game is not being executed. When the specific game flag is on (Y in S59), the continuation determination unit 166 determines whether or not to continue the specific game (S61).

  At this time, the continuation determination unit 166 may determine whether or not the specific game can be continued based on the lottery random number for determination in S56. As another method, the continuation determination unit 166 may execute another lottery for determining whether or not the specific game can be continued. Specifically, when it is determined that the winning is determined by the hit determination in S56 during the specific game, a continuous lottery of the specific game is newly executed. By this continuation determination, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific game in the next symbol variation. The special symbol determination unit 122 selects the special display pattern stored in the pattern storage unit 116 (S62). The first display control means 131 starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 61 using the determined display pattern and stop symbol (S63). A display timer (not shown) is set with the start of the symbol variation display (S66). When the symbol variation is being displayed in S51 (Y in S51), S52 to S66 are skipped.

  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 being executed (N in S67), the display timer may be stopped. If this is the case (Y in S68), the display timer is turned on (S69), and the process proceeds to S70. If the display timer is not stopped (N in S68), S69 is skipped. In S67, when the second special game is being executed (Y in S67), if the display timer is operating (Y in S71), the display timer is turned off and stopped (S72), and the flow of S22 is performed. finish. Thereby, the establishment of the first operating condition is avoided. If the display timer is not operating (N of S71), the flow of S22 is terminated. When the display timer is turned off during the second special game, the progress of the symbol variation is stopped internally, but the variation display of the special symbol 202 in the special symbol display device 61 and the decorative symbol 200 in the decorative symbol display device 60 is displayed. Continues on appearance. As a result, even during the second special game, it can be shown to the player that the symbol variation is continuously performed. Note that the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 200 while the display timer is turned off continuously and repeatedly displays a certain variation mode that was displayed when the display timer was turned off, thereby causing unnatural fluctuation. It is desirable to eliminate When the second special game ends, it is considered that the release condition is satisfied, the stopped timer is turned on, and the internal progress of the symbol variation is resumed (N in S67, Y in S68, S69). . Thereby, it can avoid that a 1st special game is started during a 2nd special game, and a player's profit can be maintained. When the internal progress of the variable display is resumed, the timer is restarted from the count at the time of stop, and thus the variable display is performed after the restart for the remaining time of the variable display time determined in the display pattern. Therefore, it is possible to realize stop and restart of the progress of the variable display and avoidance of establishment of the first operating condition by simple control.

  In S70, if the predetermined display time has not elapsed (N in S70), the flow of S22 is ended and the variable display of symbols is continued. When the predetermined display time has elapsed (Y in S70), the first display control means 131 stops the special symbol fluctuation display (S73), the display timer is reset (S74), and the end determination of the specific game is processed. (S75). If the special symbol stop symbol is a mode indicating a disengagement (N in S76), the flow of S22 is terminated, and if the special symbol symbol is a mode indicating a jackpot (Y in S76), the specific game control means 160 However, the specific game flag is set to OFF (S77), and the condition determination 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 in detail the flow of the specific game end determination process in S75 of FIG. If the specific game flag is ON (Y in S80), the specific game control means 160 checks whether or not it is determined to continue the specific game by the continuation determination in S61 (S81). When it is determined to continue (Y in S81), the value of the display number counter is decreased by 1 (S82). The display count counter value indicates the remaining number of changes of the special symbol in the specific game. When the start condition for the specific game is satisfied, the display count counter value is set to a predetermined number (for example, 30). When the value of the display number counter becomes zero (Y in S83), or when it is determined that the specific game is to be ended by the continuation determination (N in S81), the specific game control means 160 turns off the specific game flag. (S84), the second lottery means 114 returns the random number lottery determination table to the uncertain change table (S85), and sets the change period of the ordinary electric accessory 26 to 0.1 seconds or less (S86). . If the specific game flag is off in S80 (N in S80), the specific game end determination process is unnecessary, so S81 to S86 are skipped. If the display counter value is not zero in S83 (N in S84) ), S84 to S86 are skipped in order to maintain the state of the specific game. In addition, although the flow of S75 was demonstrated as a step performed between S74 and S76 in FIG. 7, you may perform it at another timing as a modification.

  FIG. 9 shows in detail the flow of the first special game execution process in S12 of FIG. When the first operation flag is OFF (N in S90), the flow in S12 is terminated. If the first operation flag is set on (Y in S90) and the first special game execution flag is set off (N in S92), the first special game execution means 149 is The number M of unit games is determined (S94), and 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 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. The state change from a state unfavorable to the player to an advantageous state is repeated by the number M of unit games. 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). If the first special game execution flag is on in S92 (Y in S92), that is, if the first special game has already started and the first big prize opening 28 is open, S94 to S100. To skip.

  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 flow of S12 is terminated and the open state of the first big winning opening 28 is continued.

  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 unit games M (S108). The unit game number M obtained by subtracting 1 indicates the number of remaining unit games in the first special game. If the unit game number M is not less than 1 (N of S110), 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 unit games planned in the 1st special game.

  When the number of unit games M 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. (S114). In response to the first operation flag being changed from on to off, the specific game control means 160 sets the specific game flag to on (S116). Thereby, the first special game ends.

  Subsequently, the gaming state shifts to a specific game. In the specific game of the present embodiment, not only the special symbol variation but also the normal symbol variation is shortened, and the normal symbol hit probability is increased to shift to the probability variation state. Specifically, the second lottery means 114 sets a random number lottery determination table to the probability variation table (S120). Thereby, the probability variation game of the normal symbol by the second specific game execution means 164 is executed. Further, the first specific game executing means 162 sets the value of the display number counter to 30 (S124), and the second specific game executing means 164 is the change period of the ordinary electric accessory 26 that is released when the normal symbols are aligned. Is set to 3 seconds (S126).

  FIG. 10 shows a flow of the second operating condition determination process. 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. 11 shows the flow of random number acquisition processing in S140 of FIG. 10 in detail. The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 68 (S150). When a game ball enters the second starting port 68 (Y in S150), the second lottery means 114 investigates the storage state by the second storage means 119 and the number of holds that normally holds the symbol variation is the upper limit number. It is determined whether or not the number is four (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 second storage means 119 (S156). When the ball does not enter the second starting port 68 (N in S150) and when the number of reserved balls has reached the upper limit of four (N in S152), S154 and S156 are skipped, and Entry is not held.

  FIG. 12 shows in detail the flow of the symbol variation process in S142 of FIG. In this symbol variation processing flow, first, the display pattern and stop symbol of the normal symbol are determined, and the normal symbol is variably displayed in the lower right corner of the decorative symbol display device 60 in accordance with the determined display pattern and stop symbol.

  First, when the change display of the normal symbol is not made (N of S170), the second lottery means 114 investigates the storage state of the second storage means 119 to check whether a holding ball is present (S172). If there is a holding ball (Y in S172), the second lottery means 114 reads the lottery random number from the second storage means 119 (S174), and the second lottery means 114 determines whether or not the lottery random number is winning. (S176). At this time, if the game is in a specific game, the second lottery means 114 makes a random number hit determination based on the probability variation table. The normal symbol determination means 126 determines the stop symbol (S178), and if the specific game flag is not on (N in S179), the normal display pattern for 30 seconds is selected from the pattern storage means 116 (S180), and the specific game If the flag is on (Y in S179), a special display pattern for 6 seconds is selected from the pattern storage means 116 (S181). The second display control means 132 starts normal symbol variable display on the decorative symbol display device 60 using the determined display pattern and stop symbol (S182). A display timer (not shown) is set with the start of symbol variation display (S184). If the normal symbol variation display is already executed in S170 (Y in S170), S172 to S184 are skipped. If there is no reserved ball in S172 (N in S172), S174 to S202 are skipped, and normal symbol variation display is not performed.

  If the first special game is not being executed (N in S186) and the display timer is stopped (Y in S187), the display timer is turned on (S188). If the display timer is not stopped (N in S187), S188 is skipped. If the predetermined display time has not elapsed (N in S191), the steps S192 to S202 are skipped and the symbol variation display is continued. On the other hand, when the first special game is started (Y of S186), the operation avoiding means 152 is operated in order to avoid simultaneous execution of the first special game and the second special game (S189). Y), the display timer is turned off (S190), S191 to S202 are skipped, and the variable display is continued. When the display timer is turned off during the first special game, the normal symbol 204 is continuously displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60, but the display timer is internally stopped. In addition, the progress of the display timer is resumed after the first special game ends. As a result, the second special game can be prevented from being started during the first special game, and the player can enjoy the started first special game until the end condition is satisfied. It is possible to return the profit of the assumed first special game to the player. If the display timer is not operating (N in S189), the process proceeds to S203.

  When the predetermined display time has elapsed (Y in S191), the second display control means 132 stops the normal symbol fluctuation display (S192), and the display timer is reset (S194). When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a mode indicating a win (Y in S198), the number of times of opening the normal electric accessory 26 is set to the value of the release counter (S199). The number of times of opening is 1 in normal times and 2 in specific games. A value of a predetermined change period is set in the release timer (S200), and the opening / closing control means 170 controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, and the game electric ball accepting state in the ordinary electric accessory 26 is disadvantageous to the player. Change from state to advantageous state. The change period is 0.1 seconds or less in normal times and 3 seconds in specific games. 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. In S198, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is in a mode indicating a disconnection (N in S198), S199 to S202 are skipped.

  When the ordinary electric accessory 26 is being opened (Y in S203), the incoming ball judging unit 110 determines whether or not there is an incoming ball in the ordinary electric accessory 26 (S204). If the ordinary electric accessory 26 is not open (N in S203), the flow in S142 is terminated. If there is an incoming ball in S204 (Y in S204), the condition determination means 146 sets the second operation flag to ON (S206). If there is no entry (N in S204), S206 is skipped. The ON state of the second operation flag indicates that the second operation condition held in the second condition holding unit 144 is satisfied. If the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 26 has not elapsed (N in S208), the flow of S142 is terminated and the open state of the ordinary electric accessory 26 is maintained. When the opening time elapses (Y in S208), the ordinary electric accessory 26 is closed (S209). If 1 is subtracted from the value of the opening counter (S210) and the value of the opening counter is 1 or more (Y in S212), the routine proceeds to S200, where the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 26 is started again, and the value of the opening counter is reached. Is zero (N in S212), the flow in S142 is terminated.

  FIG. 13 shows in detail the flow of the second special game execution process in S16 of FIG. First, when the second operation flag is OFF (N in S220), the flow of S16 is terminated and the second special game is not executed. When 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 (S224) N), the second special game execution means 150 determines the number N of unit games of the second special game (S225), and sets the first stage flag to ON (S226). When the second stage flag is set to ON (Y in S224), the process proceeds to S254. 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. 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). If the first stage flag has already been turned on in S222 (Y in S222), S224 to S230 are skipped. When the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 has not elapsed (N in S232), the flow of S16 is ended and the open state of the second big prize opening 30 is maintained. When the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 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 the second big prize opening 30 is reached. Is closed (S234). The second special game execution means 150 resets the release timer (S236), sets the first stage flag to OFF (S237), subtracts 1 from the unit game number N (S238), and ends the first stage. To do. When the unit game number N becomes zero (Y in S239), the process proceeds to S266 and the second special game is terminated. When the unit game number N is not zero (Y in S239), the process proceeds to S240.

  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 in S240), the second special game execution means 150 displays the second stage flag. Is set to ON (S242), and the process proceeds from the first stage to the second stage. At this time, the specific game control means 160 sets the specific game flag to OFF (S244). On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the specific area 22 (N in S240), the process does not proceed to the second stage, the condition determination means 146 sets the second operation flag to OFF (S266), and the specific game control means 160 However, the specific game flag is set to ON (S267). Thereby, the second special game ends.

  When the second stage flag is set to ON in S242, the second special game execution means 150 sets an opening timer for the first big 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). During the opening of the first big prize opening 28, the second special game execution means 150 determines whether or not the closing condition for the first big prize opening 28 is established (S254). When the closing condition is not satisfied (N in S254), the flow of S16 is ended and the open state of the first big winning opening 28 is continued. 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 N of unit games (S260). The unit game number N obtained by subtracting 1 indicates the number of remaining unit games in the second stage of the second special game. If the unit game number N is not less than 1 (N in S262), the process returns to S246 and the first big prize opening 28 is opened again to continuously repeat the state change of the first big prize opening 28. The first grand prize winning opening 28 is not provided with a so-called V zone. Thereby, the player can digest all unit games scheduled in the second stage.

  When the number of unit games N becomes 0 (Y in S262), the second special game execution means 150 sets the second stage flag to off (S264), and the specific game control means 160 sets the specific game flag to on. Then, the condition determination means 146 sets the second operation flag to OFF (S266). Thereby, the second special game ends. When the specific game flag is set to ON, the second lottery means 114 sets the random number lottery determination table to the probability variation table (S268), and the second specific game execution means 164 sets the value of the display number counter to 30. It is set (S270), and 3 seconds is set as the value of the change period of the ordinary electric accessory 26 that is released when the ordinary symbols are aligned (S272).

  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.

  In the embodiment, the configuration has been described in which, when the second operation condition is satisfied during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display is continued as it is by stopping the display timer for the special symbol during the variation display. In a modification, the display timer may be stopped when the symbol variation being displayed is stopped, and the stopped symbol may be displayed until the second special game is finished. Also in this case, since the execution of the first special game is not started until the second special game is completed, the player's profit can be maintained.

  In the embodiment, the configuration in which the decorative symbols are displayed over almost the entire screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 has been described. In the modified example, the screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 is divided into two vertically, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the display content in the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine is displayed on one side, and the conventional type 2 on the other side. The contents related to the game progress in the pachinko gaming machine may be displayed. For example, it is possible to display the variation of the decorative symbol while the display timer is stopped on the half of the screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 and display the remaining number of unit games of the second special game on the other half.

  In the embodiment, as an example of a specific game, a configuration in which the probability of hitting a normal symbol is increased, the display time of a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and a normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 26 is increased. did. The specific game in the modified example may be configured to omit at least one of the three functions of increasing the probability of winning a normal symbol, shortening the display time of each symbol variation, and increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 26, One of these three functions may be executed alone. Further, these three functions may be realized as a so-called time reduction function.

  In the embodiment, the configuration in which the number of unit games of the first special game and the second special game is determined by lottery has been described. In the modified example, the number of unit games of the first special game and the second special game may be determined not by determination by lottery but by fixing the number of games. In another modification, the number of unit games of the first special game and the number of unit games of the second special game may be set equal to each other regardless of whether or not the number of times is determined by lottery. In that case, the number of unit games of the first special game is determined by lottery, and the number of unit games of the second special game generated next is automatically set equal to the number of unit games of the first special game. It may be.

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 in detail the flow of the specific game completion | finish determination process in S75 of 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 flow of the symbol variation process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of a 2nd special game execution process.

Explanation of symbols

10 ... Pachinko machines, 24 ... first start opening, 26 ... ordinary electric equipment, 28 ... first big prize opening, 30 ... second big prize opening, 60 ... Decorative symbol display device, 61... Special symbol display device, 68... Second start port, 100... Game control device, 110. ... Second lottery means, 116 ... pattern storage means, 120 ... design determining means, 122 ... special symbol determining means, 124 ... decorated 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, 143 ... First condition holding means, 144... Second condition holding means, 146. Fixed means, 148... Special game executing means, 149... First special game executing means, 150... Second special game executing means, 152. 162 ... 1st specific game execution means, 164 ... 2nd specific game execution means, 166 ... Continuation determination means, 170 ... Opening / closing control means.

Claims (9)

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;
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 hit symbol, the variable ball input state changes to a state advantageous to the player. The ball opening,
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;
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game different from the first special game and the second special game when a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied;
Continuation determining means for determining whether the specific game can be continued;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising:   2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuation determination unit determines whether or not the specific game can be continued for each variation of the first symbol. 3.   The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the completion of the second stage of the first special game or the second special game is set as the specific game start condition.   The ball game according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific game start condition is that the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol and the first special game is ended. Machine.   Even if it is determined that the specific game is to be continued by the continuation determination unit, the specific game execution unit may display the symbol variation display by the first display control unit after the specific game start condition is satisfied. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific game is terminated when the number of times reaches a predetermined number.   The said continuation determination means determines the propriety of the continuation of the said specific game based on the random number value used by the 1st lottery by the said 1st lottery means. The bullet ball game machine described.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the continuation determination means executes a third lottery for determining whether or not the specific game can be continued.   The said specific game execution means performs the specific game which shortens the time of the variable display of a symbol by the said 1st display control means and a 2nd display control means, The one of Claim 1 to 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. A ball game machine. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the specific game execution means executes a specific game for changing a winning probability of the second lottery.

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