JP2006150137A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the degree of freedom of performances by providing a decoration image as an image for carrying out the performance of suggesting or noticing a result in drawing separately from a special pattern and selectively synchronizing or asynchronizing the decoration image and the variation display of the special pattern as needed in a pinball game machine. <P>SOLUTION: When a prescribed condition in a game is not satisfied, a first variation pattern selection means 44 selects a special pattern variation pattern and a decoration image variation pattern whose start and finish time points of variation are coincident respectively from a special pattern variation pattern first table 42 and a decoration image variation pattern first table 43. When the prescribed condition in a game is satisfied, a second variation pattern selection means 48 selects a special pattern variation pattern and a decoration image variation pattern whose at least either of the start and finish time points of variation is non-coincident respectively from a special pattern variation pattern second table 46 and a decoration image variation pattern second table 47. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine capable of simultaneously displaying a special symbol indicating a lottery result of a winning lottery and a decorative image determined depending on the lottery result of a winning lottery.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a ball game machine, a lottery for winning or failing is performed based on winning at a so-called start winning port among winning ports, and a symbol for displaying the result (referred to as a “special symbol”) is displayed on a liquid crystal screen. It is generally performed to display the information in a variable manner.
As for the special symbol variation display, as in the prior art shown in Patent Document 1 below, it is usually selected from several variation patterns according to the type of symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. Is known to be performed according to
In addition, as in the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 2 below, there is also known a technique that implies or notifies a lottery result with effects such as character movement on the same screen as a special symbol.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-38284 JP 2000-188953 A

In the prior art as shown in the above-mentioned patent document 2, the data of the effect is configured as inseparable from the special symbol variation display. Therefore, the production is subject to a time restriction that it must be performed only from the start to the end of the change of the special symbol.
Therefore, the present invention provides a decorative image as an image that plays a role of implying or notifying the lottery result separately from the special symbol, and synchronizes the decorative image and the variation display of the special symbol as necessary. It is a first object to increase the degree of freedom of production by making it possible to select whether to make them asynchronous.

Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned object, the present invention sets the reservation of a winning ball generally adopted in a ball game machine as a condition for selecting a mode in which the decoration image is asynchronous with the special symbol. Therefore, the second purpose is to increase the degree of expectation for winning.
In addition to the above-mentioned object, the present invention sets a predetermined number of special symbol variation displays as one unit, and matches the end points of the final variation display of the special symbol and the decorative image in the unit. The purpose of 3.
Furthermore, in addition to the above object, the fourth object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of production by making the above predetermined number of times clearly recognizable.

(1) First Invention In view of the first object, the ball game machine 10 according to the first invention of the present invention includes a start winning opening 12 through which a game ball can win and the start of the game ball. The winning lottery means 39 for performing the lottery based on winning in the winning opening 12, the special symbol determining means 40 for determining the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the predetermined conditions during the game are satisfied A special symbol variation pattern first table 42 in which a variation pattern of the special symbol selected when there is no data, including data including a special symbol variation time which is a required time, is recorded, and the predetermined condition is The special symbol variation pattern second table 46 in which the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when it is satisfied, including data including the special symbol variation time as the required time, is recorded, and lottery A variation pattern of a decoration image displayed depending on the lottery result, which is selected when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the decoration image variation time which is the required time is selected as the special symbol variation time. The decoration image variation pattern first table 43 in which the same is recorded and the variation pattern of the decoration image displayed depending on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the predetermined condition is satisfied And the decoration image variation pattern second table 47 in which the decoration image variation time which is the required time is recorded that is not necessarily the same as the special symbol variation time, and a predetermined condition during the game are Condition determination means 41 for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied, and when the determination result by the condition determination means 41 is negative, the variation pattern of the special symbol A first variation pattern selection for selecting a variation pattern of the decoration image having the same decoration image variation time as the special symbol variation time from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43 from the pattern variation pattern first table 42, respectively. When the determination result by the means 44 and the condition determination means 41 is affirmative, the variation pattern of the special symbol is obtained from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46, and the variation pattern of the decoration image is represented by the decoration. The second variation pattern selection means 48 to be selected from the image variation pattern second table 47, and the special variation according to the variation pattern of the special symbol selected by the first variation pattern selection means 44 or the second variation pattern selection means 48. A special symbol display device 91 for variably displaying symbols, the first variation pattern selecting means 44 or the second variation pattern. And a decoration image display device 92 that displays the decoration image in accordance with the variation pattern of the decoration image selected by the selection means 48.

The “special symbol” means that a lottery result of the winning lottery, that is, “win” or “losing” is visually expressed by a design, a symbol, a character, or the like.
The “decorative image” is a predetermined visual expression whose content is determined depending on the lottery result of the lottery.
The “special symbol display device 91” is a device in which special symbols are variably displayed, and can be constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal screen, a cathode ray tube, a 7 segment LED, or the like. The “decorative image display device 92” is a device on which a decorative image is displayed in a variable manner, and can be constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal screen, a cathode ray tube, a 7-segment LED, or the like. The special symbol display device 91 and the decorative image display device 92 may be provided as separate devices or as a common device.

  The “predetermined condition” is not particularly limited. For example, when winning at the start winning opening 12 during the special symbol variation display, it is generally held in the ball game machine 10 to hold the winning lottery by the winning, but the number of times this hold is, It is also possible to set this “predetermined condition” to be a predetermined number or more. In addition, the “predetermined condition” is a condition that is uniquely determined from the state of the game, such as the number of times of the above-mentioned hold, and an uncertain condition such as winning a predetermined lottery, for example. It is also possible to use the logical product of. Furthermore, if this “predetermined condition” is satisfied at the time of a certain variable display, then during the predetermined number of variable displays, it is not determined whether it is satisfied for each number of times. It may be considered as being satisfied.

The “special symbol variation pattern” refers to a specific mode related to special symbol variation display. In this specific mode, “special symbol variation time” which is the time required for the variation display is also included as one parameter.
The “special symbol variation pattern first table 42” is data relating to the variation pattern of the special symbol (including data relating to the special symbol variation time), and is selected when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Means a data table in which a plurality of types are recorded.
The “special symbol variation pattern second table 46” is data related to the variation pattern of the special symbol (including data related to the special symbol variation time), and is selected when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Means a data table in which a plurality of types are recorded.

The “decoration pattern of the decoration image” refers to a specific aspect related to the variation display of the decoration image. In this specific mode, “decorative image change time”, which is the time required for the change display, is also included as one parameter.
The “decorative image variation pattern first table 43” is data relating to the variation pattern of the ornament image (including data relating to the ornament image variation time), and is selected when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Refers to a data table in which a plurality of types are recorded. It should be noted that the decoration image variation time in the decoration image variation pattern first table 43 always matches the special image variation time in the special image variation pattern first table.

The “decorative image variation pattern second table 47” is data relating to the variation pattern of the ornament image (including data relating to the ornament image variation time), and is selected when the predetermined condition is satisfied Refers to a data table in which a plurality of types are recorded. Note that the decoration image variation time in the decoration image variation pattern second table 47 may not match the special image variation time in the special image variation pattern second table.
The first invention having the above-described configuration operates as follows.
When the game ball wins the start winning port 12 where the game ball can win, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery determination based on this win. This lottery may be held not only immediately after winning a prize but also for a while after winning. The winning lottery means 39 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.

Along with the lottery by the winning lottery means 39, the special symbol determining means 40 determines a special symbol indicating the lottery result. The special symbol determining means 40 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.
Next, the condition determining means 41 determines whether or not a predetermined condition during the game is satisfied. This condition determination means 41 can be realized, for example, when the CPU of the computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined part of the game program.
When the condition determining means 41 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first variation pattern selecting means 44 uses the special symbol variation pattern first table 42 to change one special symbol variation pattern. And a variation pattern of a decoration image having a decoration image variation time that matches the special symbol variation time is selected from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43. Here, either the variation pattern of the decoration image may be selected according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, or the variation pattern of the special symbol may be selected according to the variation pattern of the decoration image. The first variation pattern selection means 44 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.

On the other hand, when the condition determining means 41 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second variation pattern selecting means 48 selects the special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46. And a decoration image variation pattern is selected from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47. Here, the selected special symbol variation time and the decoration image variation time are not selected so as to be positively matched. The second variation pattern selection means 48 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.
If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 40 in the special symbol display device 91 varies according to the variation pattern selected from the special symbol variation pattern first table 42. At the same time, the decoration image display device 92 displays the decoration image in a variable manner according to the variation pattern selected from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43. At this time, the start time and the end time of the special symbol variation display and the decoration image variation display coincide with each other.

On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the special symbol display device 91, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 40 varies according to the variation pattern selected from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46. At the same time, the decoration image display device 92 displays the decoration image in a variable manner in accordance with the variation pattern selected from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47. At this time, the start time and the end time of the special symbol variation display and the decoration image variation display are not necessarily the same.
In other words, a decorative image as an image that plays the role of implying or notifying the lottery result is provided separately from the special symbol, and the decorative image and the variation display of the special symbol are synchronized or asynchronous as necessary. The degree of freedom of production is increased.

In the first aspect of the invention, the decoration image variation display start time in accordance with the variation pattern stored in the decoration image variation pattern second table 47 is from the corresponding special symbol variation display start time. However, it is desirable that at least not ahead.
In other words, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is desirable that the variation display of the decoration image starts later than the variation display of the corresponding special symbol. In other words, this eliminates the need to select the decorative image variation pattern before selecting the special symbol variation pattern.
(2) Second invention In view of the second object, the ball game machine 10 according to the second invention of the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the first invention, the starting is performed up to a predetermined number of times. The number-of-wins storage unit 32 for storing the number of winnings to the winning port 12, the number-of-wins adding unit 33 for adding 1 to the number of winnings in the number-of-winnings storage unit 32 when there is a winning in the starting winning port 12, When a lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 39, the winning number subtracting means 34 for subtracting 1 from the number of winnings in the winning number storage means 32 is provided, and the predetermined condition is that the lottery by the winning lottery means 39 A predetermined number of winning times is stored in the winning number storage means 32 at the time of being performed.

In other words, when the winning winning opening 12 is won during the special symbol variation display, it is generally performed in the ball game machine 10 to hold the lottery by the winning, but in the second invention, The “predetermined condition” is that the number of times of holding is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Here, the “predetermined number” does not necessarily match the “predetermined number” that is the upper limit of the number of winnings.
The second invention having the above-described configuration operates as follows.
When the winning prize opening 12 is won, the winning number adding means 33 adds 1 to the winning number stored in the winning number storage means 32 unless the predetermined upper limit is exceeded. Here, the winning storage means can be constituted by, for example, a memory of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10. The winning number adding means 33 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.

Here, if there is a prize while the special symbol is actually variably displayed, since the lottery is not immediately performed, the prize number storage means 32 may store a numerical value exceeding 1. is there.
When the number of winnings stored in the winning number storage means 32 is 1 or more and the special symbol is not actually displayed in a variable manner, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery determination. Further, along with the lottery by the winning lottery means 39, the special symbol determining means 40 determines a special symbol indicating the lottery result.
In addition, when the lottery means 39 performs the lottery, the winning number subtracting means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number stored in the winning number storage means 32. The winning number subtraction means 34 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.

Here, if there is a prize while the special symbol is not variably displayed, the prize number adding means 33 once adds a value of “1” to the prize number storage means 32, but immediately after that. The number of winnings is subtracted by the winning number subtracting means 34, and the number of winnings immediately becomes “0”.
In the second invention, the condition determination means 41 described in the first invention determines whether the number of winnings is equal to or greater than a predetermined number at the time of the lottery.
When the condition determination means 41 determines that the number of winnings is less than a predetermined number at the time of the lottery, the first variation pattern selection means 44 uses the special symbol variation pattern first table 42 to store one special number. A pattern variation pattern is selected, and a variation pattern of a decoration image having a decoration image variation time that matches the special symbol variation time is selected from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43. Subsequently, in the special symbol display device 91, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 40 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern selected from the special symbol variation pattern first table 42, and in the decorative image display device 92, The decoration image is variably displayed according to the variation pattern selected from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43.

  On the other hand, when the condition determining means 41 determines that the number of winnings is greater than or equal to a predetermined number at the time of the lottery, the second variation pattern selecting means 48 uses the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 to select one special number. A design variation pattern is selected, and a decoration image variation pattern is selected from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47. Subsequently, in the special symbol display device 91, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 40 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern selected from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46, and in the decorative image display device 92, The decoration image is variably displayed according to the variation pattern selected from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47.

With the above-described configuration, the degree of expectation for winning is determined by setting the holding of the winning ball generally adopted in the ball game machine 10 as a condition for selecting a mode in which the decoration image is asynchronous with the special symbol. Will increase.
(3) Third Invention In view of the third object, the ball game machine 10 according to the third invention of the present invention is determined by the condition determining means 41 in addition to the features of the second invention. If the result is affirmative, the variation number setting means 45 for setting the number of winnings as the variation number and the special symbol variation time acquired by the second variation pattern selection unit 48 are set as the first variation number. The special symbol variation time counting means 49 that accumulates from the first to the last time and the decoration image variation time count that accumulates the decoration image variation times acquired by the second variation pattern selection means 48 from the first to the last of the number of variations. Means 50 and a variation pattern re-selection for selecting a variation pattern of the special symbol and a variation pattern of the decoration image so that the accumulated time of the special symbol variation time and the accumulation of the decoration image variation time coincide with each other Selection means 5 And 1.

The third invention having the above-described configuration operates as follows.
When the winning prize opening 12 is won, the winning number adding means 33 adds 1 to the winning number stored in the winning number storing means 32 unless a predetermined upper limit is exceeded.
When the number of winnings stored in the winning number storage means 32 is 1 or more and the special symbol is not actually displayed in a variable manner, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery determination. Further, along with the lottery by the winning lottery means 39, the special symbol determining means 40 determines a special symbol indicating the lottery result.
In addition, when the lottery means 39 performs the lottery, the winning number subtracting means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number stored in the winning number storage means 32.

  If the determination result by the condition determination means 41 is negative, that is, if it is determined that the number of winnings is less than a predetermined number at the time of the lottery, the first variation pattern selection means 44 A variation pattern of one special symbol is selected from the first symbol variation pattern table 42, and a variation pattern of a decoration image having a decoration image variation time that matches the special symbol variation time is selected from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43. To do. Subsequently, in the special symbol display device 91, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 40 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern selected from the special symbol variation pattern first table 42, and in the decorative image display device 92, The decoration image is variably displayed according to the variation pattern selected from the decoration image variation pattern first table 43.

On the other hand, if the determination result by the condition determining means 41 is affirmative, that is, if the number of winnings is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the number of winning times setting unit 45 sets the number of winnings as the number of fluctuations. Here, the “number of fluctuations” can be realized, for example, as being stored as data in a predetermined area on the memory of the computer. Further, the variation number setting means 45 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.
Then, the second variation pattern selection means 48 selects one special symbol variation pattern from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 and also selects a variation pattern of the decoration image from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47. .

At this time, the special symbol fluctuation time counting means 49 accumulates the special symbol fluctuation time acquired by the second fluctuation pattern selecting means 48 from the first to the last of the number of fluctuations. At the same time, the decoration image fluctuation counting means 50 accumulates the decoration image fluctuation time acquired by the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 from the first to the last of the number of fluctuations. The special symbol variation time counting means 49 and the decoration image variation counting means 50 can be realized, for example, by the CPU of the computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executing a predetermined part of the game program. It is.
Then, in the final round of the number of fluctuations, the fluctuation pattern reselecting means 51 causes the special symbol fluctuation pattern and the decoration image fluctuation pattern so that the total time of the special symbol fluctuation time and the total of the decoration image fluctuation time coincide. Select. The variation pattern reselecting means 51 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.

Subsequently, in each of the number of fluctuations, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 40 is changed from the special symbol fluctuation pattern second table 46 to the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 or the fluctuation pattern reselection means in the special symbol display device 91. The variation pattern selected according to the variation pattern selected by 51 and selected by the second variation pattern selection means 48 or the variation pattern reselection means 51 from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47 in the decoration image display device 92. The decoration image is variably displayed according to the above.
With the above-described configuration, it is possible to match the end times of the final variation display of the special symbol and the decorative image in the group by setting the predetermined number of times of variation display of the special symbol as one unit.

(4) Fourth invention In view of the fourth object, the ball game machine 10 according to the fourth invention of the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to the feature of the third invention, the starting is performed up to a predetermined number of times. Display number storage means 35 for storing the number of winnings at the winning opening 12 as a display number, and display number adding means 36 for adding 1 to the number of display times in the display number storing means 35 when the starting winning opening 12 is won. When the display of the decorative image is started, a display number subtracting unit 37 for subtracting 1 from the display number in the display number storage unit 35 and a display for displaying the display number stored in the display number storage unit 35 The number of times display device 95 is provided.

Here, the “predetermined number of times” is the same as the “predetermined number of times” in the second invention.
In addition, the “display count” in the present invention is the same as the “winning count” in that it is added by winning at the start winning opening 12, but the “winning count” is subtracted every time a lottery is executed. On the other hand, the “display count” is different in that it is subtracted every time the decorative image variation display is started.
The third invention having the above-described configuration operates as follows.
When the winning prize opening 12 is won, the display count adding means 36 adds 1 to the display count stored in the display count storage means 35 unless a predetermined upper limit is exceeded. Here, the display count storage means 35 can be configured by a memory of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10, for example. The display count adding means 36 can be realized, for example, when a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executes a predetermined portion of the game program.

When the decorative image variation display is started, the display count subtraction unit 37 subtracts 1 from the display count stored in the display count storage unit 35. The display number subtraction means 37 can be realized by, for example, a CPU of a computer that controls the ball game machine 10 executing a predetermined part of the game program.
The display count display device 95 always refers to the display count storage means 35 and displays the display count according to the display count stored therein. The display number can be displayed, for example, by blinking a lamp. The display number display device 95 may be provided as a separate device from the special symbol display device 91 and the decorative image display device 92, or may be provided as a device common to one or both of them. Either is acceptable.

  With the above-described configuration, it is possible to clearly recognize the above-mentioned predetermined number of times, thereby enhancing the interest of the production.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect described below.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a decorative image as an image that plays a role of implying or notifying the lottery result is provided separately from the special symbol, and the decorative image and the special symbol change display Can be selected to be synchronized or non-synchronized as necessary, and the degree of freedom of production can be increased.
In addition, according to the second invention of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, there is an aspect in which the decorative image is asynchronous with the special symbol for the holding of the winning ball generally adopted in the ball game machine 10. By setting the conditions for selection, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for winning.

Furthermore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-described effects, the predetermined number of times of special symbol variation display is set as one unit, and the final variation display of the special symbol and the decoration image in the unit is performed. It is possible to match the end points.
Moreover, according to 4th invention among this invention, in addition to the said effect, it becomes possible to raise the interest of production by making said predetermined times clear recognizable.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(1) Appearance of Ball Game Machine 10 The following will describe the appearance of the game board 11 of the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment with reference to FIG.
An image display device 90 composed of a liquid crystal screen is provided almost at the center of the game board 11. A display number display device 95 composed of four lamps is provided above the image display device 90.
Below the image display device 90 is provided a start winning opening 12 through which a hit ball can be won.

An attacker unit 13 is attached below the start winning opening 12, and a part of the attacker unit 13 is a large winning opening 14 that is opened during a big hit game. Further, general winning ports 15 are provided at both left and right ends of the attacker unit 13.
In addition, general winning openings 15 are also provided on the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 12. Further, at the lower end of the game board 11, there is provided an out port 16 through which a hit ball that could not win any of the start winning port 12, the big winning port 14, and the general winning ports 15 is discharged.
In addition to the above, the game board 11 is provided with a windmill and nails (both not shown) for changing the direction in which the hit ball falls. The front surface of the game board 11 is covered with a glass plate (not shown). Further, a ball handle, a prize ball payout opening, and a ball tray (all not shown) are located below the game board 11.

(2) Outline of the game The outline of the game in the ball game machine 10 is as follows.
First, a player operates a bullet ball handle (not shown) to hit a ball on the game board 11. The hit ball falls on the game board 11 while being in contact with a windmill or a nail. Then, when a prize is won in any of the general winning holes 15 in the process of dropping, 10 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout exit.
When there is a winning at the start winning opening 12, in addition to the payout of five balls from the prize ball payout exit to the player, the image display device 90 starts to display the variation of special symbols and decorative images. Is done. This variation display will be described in detail later. As a result of this variable display, if the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is of a predetermined type, a big hit game is generated. In this jackpot game, during the normal game (which means a state where no jackpot game is generated), the closed big prize opening 14 is opened. When there is a prize at the big prize opening 14, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball exit. The large winning opening 14 is temporarily closed when either 30 seconds have elapsed after opening or there is a winning of 10 balls. Then, if there is a prize in a specific area (not shown) provided inside the big prize opening 14 while the big prize opening 14 is open, the big prize opening 14 is once closed and then opened again. It has become. Thereby, the opening of the special winning opening 14 can be continued up to 16 times. In addition, when the big winning opening 14 has been opened 16 times, or when there is no winning in the specific area while the big winning opening 14 is opened, the big hit game is ended. Note that, when a jackpot game is generated by a specific special symbol, the probability of the jackpot game is increased in the normal game after the jackpot game ends. This normal game in which the probability of occurrence of a jackpot game is high is referred to as a “probability variation game”.

(3) Functional Block FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functions in the present embodiment.
A main board including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM functions as game control means 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10. In addition to the main board, a sub board including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM functions as an image control device 60 that controls the image.
The game control means 30 receives signals from the start winning opening winning detection device 17, the big winning opening winning detection device 18, the general winning opening winning detection device 19, and the specific area passage detecting device 20 via the I / O interface. Is entered. On the other hand, the game control means 30 outputs control signals to the image control device 60, the display number display device 95, the special winning opening driving device 21, and the winning ball payout device 22 through the I / O interface. Is done.

(3-1) Game control means 30
The game control means 30 includes a normal game control means 31 related to normal game control, a command transmission means 52 related to command transmission to the image control apparatus 60, a display count display control means 53 related to control of the display count display apparatus 95, Payout control means 54 related to control of winning ball payout, jackpot game control means 55 related to control of jackpot game, jackpot drive means 56 related to control of opening / closing of the jackpot 14 during jackpot game, and probability variation game Probability variation control means 57 relating to generation control is provided.
(3-1-1) Normal game control means 31
The normal game control means 31 includes the following components from 3-1-1-1 to 3-1-1-20.

(3-1-1-1) Winning number storage means 32
The number-of-wins storage means 32 is a means for storing a “number of winnings” indicating how many lotteries are held at the present time. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of winnings is 4. In the present embodiment, the number of winnings is used as a parameter, and a predetermined area of the RAM on the main board that stores the parameter functions as the winning number storage means 32.
(3-1-1-2) Winning number adding means 33
The number-of-wins adding unit 33 is a unit for adding the number of winnings stored in the number-of-wins storing unit 32. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the winning number adding means 33 by executing a part of the control program.

(3-1-1-3) Winning number subtraction means 34
The winning number subtraction means 34 is a means for subtracting the number of winnings stored in the winning number storage means 32. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the winning number subtraction means 34 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-1-4) Display count storage means 35
The winning number storage means 32 is a means for storing a “display number” indicating how many times the decorative image can be variably displayed at the present time. In the present embodiment, this display count is used as a parameter, and a predetermined area of the RAM on the main board that stores this parameter functions as this display count storage means 35.

(3-1-1-5) Display count adding means 36
The display count adding means 36 is a means for adding the display count stored in the display count storage means 35. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the display number adding means 36 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-1-6) Display frequency subtraction means 37
The display count subtraction means 37 is a means for subtracting the display count stored in the display count storage means 35. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the display number subtraction means 37 by executing a part of the control program.

(3-1-1-7) Lottery holding means 38
The lottery holding means 38 is a random number used for winning a lottery (per lottery random number), a random number used for determining a special symbol in case of winning (a random number for winning symbol), and fluctuations This is a means for acquiring random numbers (variation pattern random numbers) used for pattern determination and temporarily storing these random numbers. In the present embodiment, the lottery holding means 38 functions in a predetermined area of the CPU on the main board that executes a part of the control program and the RAM on the main board that stores these random numbers.
(3-1-1-8) winning lottery means 39
The winning lottery means 39 is a means for determining whether the winning lottery is lost or not by using a winning lottery random number stored in the lottery holding means 38. In this embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the winning lottery means 39 by executing a part of the control program.

(3-1-1-9) Special symbol determining means 40
The special symbol determining means 40 is a means for determining the type of the special symbol according to the result of the hit determination by the winning lottery means 39. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the special symbol determining means 40 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-1-10) Condition determining means 41
The condition determining means 41 is a means for determining whether the winning number at the time of the winning lottery is 3 or 4 with reference to the winning number storing means 32 and then determining whether the winning is by further drawing. . If the determination result by the condition determination means 41 is affirmative, the special symbol variation display for a predetermined number of times thereafter (the number corresponding to the number of winnings) is the variation display of the corresponding decoration image, its start time, At least one of the end points does not match (this is referred to as an “asynchronous state”). On the other hand, if the determination result by the condition determining means 41 is negative, the next special symbol variation display matches both the corresponding decorative image and its start time and end time (this is referred to as “synchronization”). Will be referred to as a “state”.) In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the condition determination means 41 by executing a part of the control program.

(3-1-1-11) Special symbol variation pattern first table 42
The special symbol variation pattern first table 42 is a data table in which special symbol variation patterns selected in the synchronized state are stored. This data table includes data related to the time required for each special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation time) in addition to data specifying the contents of each special symbol variation pattern. In the special symbol variation pattern first table 42, data as shown in Table 1 below is recorded.

本実施の形態では、主基板上のＲＯＭに記憶されている遊技情報の一部が、この特別図柄変動パターン第１テーブル42として機能する。
（３−１−１−１２）装飾画像変動パターン第１テーブル43
装飾画像変動パターン第１テーブル43は、同期状態において選択される装飾画像変動パターンが記憶されているデータテーブルである。このデータテーブルには、個々の装飾画像変動パターンの内容を特定するデータの他、個々の装飾画像変動パターンの所要時間（装飾画像変動時間）に係るデータも含まれている。この装飾画像変動パターン第１テーブル43には、下記の表２に示すようなデータが記録されている。

In the present embodiment, a part of the game information stored in the ROM on the main board functions as the special symbol variation pattern first table 42.
(3-1-1-12) Decoration image variation pattern first table 43
The decoration image variation pattern first table 43 is a data table in which a decoration image variation pattern selected in the synchronized state is stored. This data table includes data related to the time required for each decoration image variation pattern (decoration image variation time) in addition to data specifying the contents of each decoration image variation pattern. In the decorative image fluctuation pattern first table 43, data as shown in Table 2 below is recorded.

なお、この装飾画像変動パターン第１テーブル43は、特別図柄の態様、たとえば、当たりに係るものであるか又はハズレに係るものであるかに応じて、別個に設けられることとしてもよい。
本実施の形態では、主基板上のＲＯＭに記憶されている遊技情報の一部が、この装飾画像変動パターン第１テーブル43として機能する。
（３−１−１−１２）第１変動パターン選択手段44
第１変動パターン選択手段44は、同期状態において、上記の特別図柄変動パターン第１テーブル42から特別図柄の変動パターン（特別図柄変動パターン）を選択し、かつ、上記の装飾画像変動パターン第１テーブル43から装飾画像の変動パターン（装飾画像変動パターン）を選択する手段である。本実施の形態では、主基板上のＣＰＵが制御プログラムの一部を実行することで、この第１変動パターン選択手段44として機能する。

The decorative image variation pattern first table 43 may be provided separately depending on a special symbol mode, for example, whether it relates to winning or lost.
In the present embodiment, part of the game information stored in the ROM on the main board functions as the decorative image variation pattern first table 43.
(3-1-1-12) First variation pattern selection means 44
The first variation pattern selection means 44 selects a variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) of the special symbol from the first special symbol variation pattern first table 42 in the synchronized state, and the first decoration image variation pattern first table. This is a means for selecting a decoration image variation pattern (decoration image variation pattern) from 43. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the first variation pattern selecting means 44 by executing a part of the control program.

  For example, when the pattern a having the decoration image fluctuation time of 5 seconds is selected from the second decoration image fluctuation pattern table 47 shown in Table 2, the special symbol fluctuation pattern first table 42 shown in Table 1 is used. The pattern A or the pattern B whose variation time is also 5 seconds is selected. When the pattern c whose decoration image variation time is 8 seconds is selected from the decoration image variation pattern second table 47, the pattern C whose special symbol variation time is also 8 seconds is selected. As described above, the first variation pattern selection unit 44 selects the special symbol variation pattern and the decoration image variation pattern such that the special symbol variation time and the decoration image variation time are the same.

(3-1-1-14) Fluctuation frequency setting means 45
When the determination result of the condition determination unit 41 is affirmative, the fluctuation number setting unit 45 sets the winning number as a fluctuation display number of special symbols (referred to as “fluctuation number”) in which an asynchronous state occurs. Means. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the variation number setting means 45 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-1-15) Special symbol variation pattern second table 46
The special symbol variation pattern second table 46 is a data table in which special symbol variation patterns selected in the asynchronous state are stored. This data table includes data related to the time required for each special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation time) in addition to data specifying the contents of each special symbol variation pattern. In the special symbol variation pattern second table 46, data as shown in Table 3 below is recorded.

すなわち、特別図柄変動パターン第２テーブル46においては、変動回数が何回目かによって選択される特別図柄変動パターンが決まっている。
本実施の形態では、主基板上のＲＯＭに記憶されている遊技情報の一部が、この特別図柄変動パターン第２テーブル46として機能する。
（３−１−１−１６）装飾画像変動パターン第２テーブル47
装飾画像変動パターン第２テーブル47は、非同期状態において選択される装飾画像変動パターンが記憶されているデータテーブルである。このデータテーブルには、個々の装飾画像変動パターンの内容を特定するデータの他、個々の装飾画像変動パターンの所要時間（装飾画像変動時間）に係るデータも含まれている。この特別図柄変動パターン第２テーブル46には、下記の表４に示すようなデータが記録されている。

That is, in the special symbol variation pattern second table 46, the special symbol variation pattern to be selected is determined according to the number of variations.
In the present embodiment, a part of the game information stored in the ROM on the main board functions as this special symbol variation pattern second table 46.
(3-1-1-16) Decoration image variation pattern second table 47
The decorative image variation pattern second table 47 is a data table in which a decorative image variation pattern selected in the asynchronous state is stored. This data table includes data related to the time required for each decoration image variation pattern (decoration image variation time) in addition to data specifying the contents of each decoration image variation pattern. In the special symbol variation pattern second table 46, data as shown in Table 4 below is recorded.

すなわち、装飾画像変動パターン第２テーブル47においては、変動回数が何回目かによって選択される装飾画像変動パターンが決まっている。
なお、この装飾画像変動パターン第２テーブル47は、特別図柄の態様、たとえば、当たりに係るものであるか又はハズレに係るものであるかに応じて、別個に設けられることとしてもよい。
本実施の形態では、主基板上のＲＯＭに記憶されている遊技情報の一部が、この装飾画像変動パターン第２テーブル47として機能する。

That is, in the decorative image variation pattern second table 47, the decorative image variation pattern to be selected is determined according to the number of times of variation.
The decorative image variation pattern second table 47 may be provided separately depending on the special symbol mode, for example, whether it relates to winning or lost.
In the present embodiment, part of the game information stored in the ROM on the main board functions as the decorative image variation pattern second table 47.

(3-1-1-17) Second variation pattern selection means 48
The second variation pattern selection means 48 selects the special symbol variation pattern from the second special symbol variation pattern second table 46 in the asynchronous state, and selects the ornament image variation pattern from the second ornament image variation pattern table 47. It is a means to select. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the second variation pattern selection means 48 by executing a part of the control program.
For example, at the first time of the number of changes, either the pattern P or the pattern Q is selected from the special symbol change pattern second table 46, while the decoration image change pattern second table 47 selects the pattern Select either p or pattern q. Further, in the middle of the number of times of change (referred to as a time that is neither the first time nor the final time), one of the pattern R and the pattern S is selected from the special symbol change pattern second table 46, From the decorative image pattern variation second table 47, one of the pattern r and the pattern s is selected. Further, in the final number of changes, one of the pattern T and the pattern U is selected from the special symbol change pattern second table 46, while the decoration image change pattern second table 47 selects the pattern. Either t or pattern u is selected. However, in the final round, adjustment by the variation pattern reselecting means 51 is performed as described later.

(3-1-1-18) Special symbol variation time counting means 49
The special symbol variation time counting means 49 is a means for accumulating the special symbol variation time related to the special symbol variation pattern selected by the second variation pattern selecting means 48. In this embodiment, the CPU on the main board that executes a part of the control program and the predetermined area of the RAM on the main board that stores the accumulated special symbol variation time include the special symbol variation time counting means. Acts as 49.
(3-1-1-19) Decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50
The special symbol variation time counting means 49 is a means for accumulating the decoration image variation time related to the decoration image variation pattern selected by the second variation pattern selection means 48. In the present embodiment, the decoration image variation time counting means is provided in a predetermined area of the CPU on the main board for executing a part of the control program and the RAM on the main board for storing the accumulated decoration image variation time. Acts as 50.

(3-1-1-20) Fluctuation pattern reselecting means 51
The variation pattern reselecting means 51 determines whether or not the accumulated time of each of the special symbol variation time and the decorative image variation time is the same when the last of the number of variations or the last of the number of variations is hit, When they do not match, it means means for reselecting one or both of the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern. In this embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the variation pattern reselecting means 51 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-2) Command transmission means 52
The command transmission means 52 transmits a command related to the special symbol and the decorative image to the image control device 60.

(3-1-3) Display frequency display control means 53
The display count display control means 53 is a means for controlling the blinking of the display count display device 95 based on the display count stored in the display count storage means 35. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the second variation pattern selection means 48 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-4) Dispensing control means 54
The payout control means 54 is provided in the middle of the flow path of the game ball from the start winning opening winning detection device 17 provided in the middle of the flow path of the game ball from the start winning opening 12 and the general winning opening 15 Recognize the winning signal from the general winning opening winning detection device 19 and the winning signal from the big winning opening winning detection device 18 provided in the middle of the flow path of the game ball from the big winning opening 14, and awards corresponding thereto This is means for causing the prize ball dispensing device 22 to dispense the ball. In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the payout control means 54 by executing a part of the control program.

(3-1-5) Jackpot game control means 55
The jackpot game control means 55 is a means for recognizing a passage signal from the specific area passage detection device 20 provided in the middle of the dew of the game ball from the big prize opening 14 in the jackpot game and controlling the continuation of the jackpot game. . In the present embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the jackpot game control means 55 by executing a part of the control program.
(3-1-6) Grand prize opening driving means 56
The special winning opening driving means 56 is means for controlling the special winning opening driving apparatus 21 that opens and closes the special winning opening 14 during the big hit game. In this embodiment, the CPU on the main board executes a part of the control program, thereby functioning as the special winning opening driving means 56.
(3-1-7) Probability variation control means 57
The probability variation control means 57 is a means for controlling whether or not a probability variation game occurs after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, the CPU on the main board functions as the probability variation control means 57 by executing a part of the control program.

(3-2) Image control device 60
The image control device 60 controls the display of actual special symbols and decoration images in accordance with the command transmitted from the command transmission means 52.
That is, of the command received by the command receiving means 61, the special symbol display control means 62 interprets the portion related to the special symbol variation display, and obtains image data suitable for it from the ROM on the sub-board. Display on 90. Here, the image display device 90 functions as the special symbol display device 91 for variably displaying the special symbol.
On the other hand, of the command received by the command receiving means 61, the part relating to the variable display of the decoration image is interpreted by the decoration image display control means 63, and image data suitable for it is obtained from the ROM on the sub-board, and the image display device Display on 90. Here, the image display device 90 functions as the decorative image display device 92 for variably displaying the decorative image.

(4) Game Processing Procedure A game processing procedure according to the control program in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts from FIG. 3 to FIG.
In the game process procedure according to the present embodiment, the winning a prize check process shown in FIG. 3, the prize ball payout process shown in FIG. 4, the symbol variation game process shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, and the display count shown in FIG. Display processing is always performed in parallel. When a parameter common to each process is changed in a certain process, it immediately affects another process.

(4-1) Winning Port Check Processing In the winning port check processing, after the start of processing, after parameter initialization, etc., at the stage shown in S100 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the winning signal from is recognized. If recognized, the process proceeds to the step shown in S105, and if not recognized, the process proceeds to the step shown in S145.
In the stage shown in S105, the payout control means 54 adds 5 to the payout counter (configured as a parameter stored on the RAM of the main board) SB. The changed value of the payout counter SB is immediately referred to in the prize ball payout process being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S110.

At the stage shown in S110, the winning number adding means 33 refers to the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32 and determines whether it is less than four. If the number N of winning prizes is less than 4, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S115, and if it is 4, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S145.
At the stage shown in S115, the winning number adding means 33 adds 1 to the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here is immediately referred to in the symbol variation game process being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S120.

At the stage shown in S120, the display count adding means 36 adds 1 to the display count M stored in the display count storage means 35. The value of the display number M changed here is immediately referred to in the symbol variation game process and the display number display process being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S125.
In the stage shown in S125, the lottery holding means 38 acquires the winning lottery random number H. Next, in the stage shown in S130, the winning design random number J is obtained, and in the stage shown in S135, the fluctuation pattern random number Z is obtained, and in the stage shown in S140, these random numbers are stored in a predetermined area. . Here, as with the upper limit of the number N of winning prizes, these random numbers can be stored in the order in which they are acquired up to four sets. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S145.

In the stage shown in S145, the payout control means 54 determines whether or not the winning signal from the general winning opening winning detection device 19 has been recognized. If recognized, the process proceeds to the step shown in S150, and if not recognized, the process proceeds to the step shown in S155.
At the stage shown in S150, the payout control means 54 adds 10 to the payout counter SB. The changed value of the payout counter SB is immediately referred to in the prize ball payout process being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S155.
In the stage shown in S155, it is determined whether or not the payout control means 54 has recognized a winning signal from the big winning opening winning detection device 18. If recognized, the process proceeds to the step shown in S160, and if not recognized, the process proceeds to the step shown in S100.

At the stage shown in S160, the payout control means 54 adds 15 to the payout counter SB. The changed value of the payout counter SB is immediately referred to in the prize ball payout process being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds again to the step shown in S100.
(4-2) Prize ball payout processing In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of prize balls that can be paid out at one time is 25.
In this process, first, at the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4, the payout control means 54 determines whether or not the payout is normally performed. If not normally performed, the process proceeds to the step shown in S250, and error processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is performed normally, the process proceeds to the step shown in S205.

In the stage shown in S205, the payout control means 54 determines whether or not the value of the payout counter SB is 25 or more. When it is 25 or more, the process proceeds to the step shown in S210, and when it is less than 25, the process proceeds to the step shown in S220.
When the value of the payout counter SB is 25 or more, the payout control means 54 transmits a command to pay out 25 prize balls to the prize ball payout device 22 in the stage shown in S210. Upon receiving this, the prize ball payout device 22 pays out 25 prize balls from the prize ball payout exit. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S215.
At the stage shown in S215, the payout control means 54 subtracts 25 from the payout counter SB. The value of the payout counter SB changed here is immediately referred to in the winning a prize check process that is being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds again to the step shown in S200.

On the other hand, when the value of the payout counter SB is less than 25, the payout control means 54 determines whether or not the value of the payout counter SB is 1 or more at the stage shown in S220. When it is not 1 or more, that is, when it is 0, the process proceeds to the step shown in S200 again. On the other hand, if the number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the step shown in S225.
In the stage shown in S225, the payout control means 54 transmits a command for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the value of the payout counter SB to the prize ball payout device 22. Upon receiving this, the prize ball payout device 22 pays out the number of prize balls from the prize ball payout exit. Then, after the payout counter SB is cleared at the stage shown in S230, the process proceeds again to the stage shown in S200.

(4-3) Symbol Fluctuation Game Processing The description regarding the symbol variation game processing will be described separately for each scene in the game. First, the process in the normal game will be described in 4-3-1, and then the process in the jackpot game will be described in 4-3-2.
(4-3-1) Process in Normal Game First, the process in the normal game will be described in the synchronous state in 4-3-1-1, and then the asynchronous state will be described in 4-3-1-2.
(4-3-1-1) In the case of a synchronous state In this 4-3-1-1, the case where it does not shift to an asynchronous state in a synchronous state will be described.

First, in the stage shown in S300 of FIG. 5, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag A that is a parameter indicating whether or not a jackpot game is generated is set. In this case, since it is a normal game, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S305.
In the stage shown in S305, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the asynchronous flag B, which is a parameter indicating whether or not actually in an asynchronous state, is set. In this case, since it is in a synchronized state, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S310.
In the stage shown in S310, the winning lottery means 39 determines whether or not the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32 is zero. When the number N of winning prizes is 0, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again. On the other hand, when the number N of winning prizes is not 0, that is, when it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S315.

At the stage shown in S315, the normal game control means 31 refers to the winning lottery random number H, the winning symbol random number J, and the variation pattern random number Z stored in the lottery holding means 38, and is stored in another area on the RAM. Stored. Here, when a plurality of sets of random numbers are stored in the lottery holding means 38, the set stored first is referred to. Further, the data of the set of random numbers referred to is deleted from the lottery holding means 38. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S325.
In the stage shown in S325, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery using the winning lottery random number H, and further determines whether or not the result is winning. Here, this lottery is performed by determining whether or not the value of the winning lottery random number H is a predetermined value. If the lottery result is a win, the process proceeds to the step shown in S330. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a loss, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S345.

In the case of (4-3-1-1-1)
When the lottery result at the stage shown in S325 is a win, the big game flag A is set by the normal game control means 31 in S330. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S335.
In the stage shown in S335, the special symbol determining means 40 determines the type of the special symbol (winning symbol) related to winning using the random number J for winning symbol. Here, this determination is performed using a data table in which the value of the random number J for winning symbol and the type of the corresponding winning symbol correspond to each other. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S340.
In the stage shown in S340, the first fluctuation pattern selecting means 44 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the winning symbol determined in the stage shown in S335 to display one decoration image from the decoration image fluctuation pattern first table 43. Select a variation pattern. For example, in No. 2 in Table 2 above. One variation pattern is selected from 1 to 15. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S375.

In the stage shown in S375, the first fluctuation pattern selection means 44 selects a special symbol fluctuation pattern corresponding to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S340 from the special symbol fluctuation pattern first table. Here, “corresponding” means that the decoration image variation time matches the special symbol variation time. For example, at the stage shown in S340 above, No. When the pattern d of 4 is selected, the pattern D or the pattern E in Table 1 having a special symbol variation time that matches the decoration image variation time of 10 seconds is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S380.
In the stage shown in S380, the special symbol fluctuation time counting means 49 acquires the special symbol fluctuation time PT related to the special symbol fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S375. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S385.

In the stage shown in S385, the command transmission means 52 transmits commands related to the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern to the image control device 60. Thereafter, the control related to the display of the specific special symbols and decoration images is performed by the image control device 60, away from the control by the game control means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S390.
In the stage shown in S390, the display count subtraction means 37 subtracts 1 from the display count M stored in the display count storage means 35. Note that the value of the display count M that has changed here is immediately referred to in the winning prize check processing and the display count display processing that are being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S392.

In the stage shown in S392, the winning number subtraction means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here will be referred to immediately in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S395.
In the stage shown in S395, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the special symbol fluctuation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S380 in the special symbol timer for managing the special symbol fluctuation time. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400.
In the stage shown in S400, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S405.

In the stage shown in S405, the normal game control means 31 determines whether the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, and this stage is repeated until it is determined that it has become zero. That is, until the remaining time of the special symbol timer becomes zero, the special symbol variation display and display are performed on the image display device 90, and at this stage, the symbol variation game processing during that time is substantially stopped. It is supposed to let you. When it is determined that the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again.
(4-3-1-1-2) Loss
If the lottery result in the step shown in S325 is a loss, in the step shown in S345, the condition determination means 41 determines whether the value of the number N of winnings stored in the winning number storage means 32 is 3 or more. To be judged. That is, as described in 3-1-1-10 above, the number of winnings at the time of winning the lottery is 3 or 4, which is a necessary condition for shifting to the asynchronous state, and this condition is determined at this stage. To do. If this determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to a stage shown in S350, and if negative, the process proceeds to a stage shown in S360.

In the stage shown in S350, the condition determination means 41 acquires an asynchronous lottery random number Y, which is a random number used for lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the asynchronous state. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S355.
In the stage shown in S355, the condition determination means 41 performs a lottery using the asynchronous lottery random number Y acquired in the stage shown in S350, and determines whether or not the result is a win. Here, the lottery may be determined based on whether or not the value of the asynchronous lottery random number Y is a predetermined value, or may be determined based on whether or not the value is within a predetermined range. In this case, since the transition to the asynchronous state is not performed, it is determined that the lottery has not been won, and the process proceeds to a stage shown in S360.

To reach the stage shown in S360 means that the determination by the condition determination means 41 is negative. That is, either the number N of winning prizes is 1 or 2, or the winning number N is 3 or 4, but the lottery using the asynchronous lottery random number Y is not won. In any case, the lost symbol random number K is acquired by the special symbol determining means 40 at this stage. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S365.
In the stage shown in S365, the special symbol determining means 40 determines the type of the special symbol (losing symbol) related to the loss using the random symbol K for the lost symbol. Here, this determination is performed using a data table in which the value of the random symbol for losing symbol K corresponds to the type of losing symbol corresponding thereto. Note that when the lost symbol is determined at this stage, the winning design random number J is not used. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S370.

In the stage shown in S370, the first fluctuation pattern selection means 44 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the lost pattern determined in the stage shown in S365 to display one decoration image from the decoration image fluctuation pattern first table 43. Select a variation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S375.
In the stage shown in S375, the first fluctuation pattern selection means 44 selects a special symbol fluctuation pattern corresponding to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S375 from the special symbol fluctuation pattern first table 42. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S380.
In the stage shown in S380, the special symbol fluctuation time counting means 49 acquires the special symbol fluctuation time PT related to the special symbol fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S375. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S385.

In the stage shown in S385, the command transmission means 52 transmits commands related to the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern to the image control device 60. Thereafter, the control related to the display of the specific special symbols and decoration images is performed by the image control device 60, away from the control by the game control means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S390.
In the stage shown in S390, the display count subtraction means 37 subtracts 1 from the display count M stored in the display count storage means 35. Note that the value of the display count M that has changed here is immediately referred to in the winning prize check processing and the display count display processing that are being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S392.

In the stage shown in S392, the winning number subtraction means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here will be referred to immediately in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S395.
In the stage shown in S395, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the special symbol variation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S380 in the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400.
In the stage shown in S400, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S405.

In the stage shown in S405, the normal game control means 31 determines whether the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, and this stage is repeated until it is determined that it has become zero. That is, until the remaining time of the special symbol timer becomes zero, the special symbol variation display and display are performed on the image display device 90, and at this stage, the symbol variation game processing during that time is substantially stopped. It is supposed to let you. When it is determined that the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again.
(4-3-1-2) Asynchronous state In this 4-3-1-2, when shifting from the synchronous state to the asynchronous state (that is, the first variation), the asynchronous state proceeds. There will be described the case where there is a transition (that is, the middle of the number of fluctuations) and the transition from the asynchronous state to the synchronous state (that is, the last number of fluctuations).

(4-3-1-2-1) First number of fluctuations The first number of fluctuations means a fluctuation display for the first time after shifting from the synchronous state to the asynchronous state.
In the first variation, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the big hit game flag A is set at the stage shown in S300 of FIG. In this case, since it is a normal game, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S305.
In the stage shown in S305, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the asynchronous flag B is set. In this case, since the asynchronous flag B has not been set yet, the process proceeds to the step shown in S310.

In the stage shown in S310, the winning lottery means 39 determines whether or not the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32 is zero. In this case, since it should be 1 or more, the process proceeds to the step shown in S315.
At the stage shown in S315, the normal game control means 31 refers to the winning lottery random number H, the winning symbol random number J, and the variation pattern random number Z stored in the lottery holding means 38, and is stored in another area on the RAM. Stored. Here, when a plurality of sets of random numbers are stored in the lottery holding means 38, the set stored first is referred to. Further, the data of the set of random numbers referred to is deleted from the lottery holding means 38. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S325.

In the stage shown in S325, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery using the winning lottery random number H, and further determines whether or not the result is winning. Here, this lottery is performed by determining whether or not the value of the winning lottery random number H is a predetermined value. In the synchronous state, when the lottery result is a win, the process does not shift to the asynchronous state. In this case, it is assumed that the lottery result is lost, and the process proceeds to the step shown in S345.
In the stage shown in S345, the condition determination means 41 determines whether or not the value of the number N of winning prizes stored in the winning number storage means 32 is 3 or more. That is, as described in 3-1-1-10 above, the number of winnings at the time of winning the lottery is 3 or 4, which is a necessary condition for shifting to the asynchronous state, and this condition is determined at this stage. To do. In this case, since this determination should be affirmative, the process proceeds to the step shown in S350.

In the stage shown in S350, the condition determination means 41 acquires an asynchronous lottery random number Y, which is a random number used for lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the asynchronous state. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S355.
In the stage shown in S355, the condition determination means 41 performs a lottery using the asynchronous lottery random number Y acquired in the stage shown in S350, and determines whether or not the result is a win. Here, the lottery may be determined based on whether or not the value of the asynchronous lottery random number Y is a predetermined value, or may be determined based on whether or not the value is within a predetermined range. Here, since the state is shifted to the asynchronous state, it is determined that the lottery has been won, and the process proceeds to a stage shown in S500 of FIG.

In the stage shown in S500 of FIG. 6, the special symbol variation time counting means 49 clears the value of the special symbol total variation time TPT, which is a value obtained by accumulating the special symbol variation times. Further, the decoration image variation time counting means 50 clears the value of the decoration image total variation time TQT, which is a value obtained by accumulating the decoration image variation times. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S505.
In the stage shown in S505, the number-of-winnings setting unit 45 sets the value of the number N of winning prizes to the special symbol variation number P which is a value indicating how many times the special symbol is displayed in an asynchronous state. In addition, the value of the number N of winning prizes is also set to the decoration image fluctuation count Q which is a value indicating how many times the decoration image is displayed in an asynchronous state. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S510.

At the stage shown in S510, the special symbol determining means 40 acquires the lost symbol random number K. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S515.
In the stage shown in S515, the special symbol determination means 40 determines the type of the lost symbol using the random symbol K for the lost symbol. Here, this determination is performed using a data table in which the value of the random symbol for losing symbol K corresponds to the type of losing symbol corresponding thereto. Note that when the lost symbol is determined at this stage, the winning design random number J is not used. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S520.
In the stage shown in S520, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 uses the random number Z for fluctuation pattern and the lost pattern determined in the stage shown in S515 to display one decoration image from the decoration image fluctuation pattern second table 47. Select a variation pattern. For example, in this case, since it is the first time of the variable display, one of the patterns p and q corresponding to the first variable display in Table 4 is selected by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S525.

In the step shown in S525, the decorative image change time counting means 50 acquires the decorative image change time QT related to the decorative image change pattern selected in the step shown in S520. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S530.
In the stage shown in S530, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S525 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S535.
In the stage shown in S535, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the lost symbol determined in the stage shown in S515, and the special symbol of the special symbol fluctuation pattern second table 46 to 1 is used. Select a variation pattern. For example, in this case, since it is the first variation display, one of the patterns P and Q corresponding to the first variation display in Table 3 is selected by lottery. This selection is performed without depending on the selection result at the stage shown in the previous S520. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S540.

In the step shown in S540, the special symbol change time counting means 49 acquires the special symbol change time PT related to the special symbol change pattern selected in the step shown in S535. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S545.
In the stage shown in S545, the special symbol fluctuation time counting means 49 adds the special symbol fluctuation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S540 to the special symbol total fluctuation time TPT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S550.
In the step shown in S550, the command transmission means 52 transmits commands related to the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern to the image control device 60. Thereafter, the control related to the display of the specific special symbols and decoration images is performed by the image control device 60, away from the control by the game control means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S555.

In the stage shown in S555, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the decoration image change time QT acquired in the stage shown in S525 in the decoration image timer for managing the decoration image change time. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S560.
At the stage shown in S560, the variation number setting means 45 subtracts 1 from the special symbol variation number P, and further subtracts 1 from the decoration image variation number Q. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S565.
In the stage shown in S565, the condition determination means 41 sets the asynchronous flag B. The asynchronous flag B set at this stage is immediately referred to in the display count display process being processed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S570.

In the stage shown in S570, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the decoration image timer. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S575.
At the stage shown in S575, the display number subtracting means 37 subtracts 1 from the display number M stored in the display number storage means 35. Note that the value of the display count M that has changed here is immediately referred to in the winning prize check processing and the display count display processing that are being processed in parallel. And it progresses to the step shown to S392 of FIG.
In the stage shown in S392 of FIG. 5, the winning number subtraction means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here will be referred to immediately in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S395.

In the stage shown in S395, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the special symbol variation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S540 in the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400.
In the stage shown in S400, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S405.
In the stage shown in S405, the normal game control means 31 determines whether the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, and this stage is repeated until it is determined that it has become zero. That is, until the remaining time of the special symbol timer becomes zero, the special symbol variation display and display are performed on the image display device 90, and at this stage, the symbol variation game processing during that time is substantially stopped. It is supposed to let you. When it is determined that the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again.

(4-3-1-3-2) Intermediate number of fluctuations The intermediate number of fluctuations means the second fluctuation display when the total number of fluctuations is three, and the total number of fluctuations is four. In the case of times, it means the second and third variation display.
In the middle of the number of changes, first, at the stage shown in S300 of FIG. 5, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the big hit game flag A is set. In this case, since it is a normal game, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S305.
In the stage shown in S305, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the asynchronous flag B is set. In this case, since the asynchronous flag B is set at the first fluctuation number (see S565 of FIG. 4-3-1-2-1 (FIG. 6)), the process proceeds to the step shown in S600 of FIG.

In the stage shown in S600 of FIG. 7, the variation number setting means 45 determines whether or not the final number of variation times is reached. In this case, since it is not yet the final round, the process proceeds to the step shown in S605.
At the stage shown in S605, the normal game control means 31 refers to the winning lottery random number H, the winning symbol random number J and the variation pattern random number Z stored in the lottery holding means 38, and is stored in another area on the RAM. Stored. Here, when a plurality of sets of random numbers are stored in the lottery holding means 38, the set stored first is referred to. Further, the data of the set of random numbers referred to is deleted from the lottery holding means 38. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S610.

At the stage shown in S610, the variation number setting means 45 subtracts 1 from the special symbol variation number P. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S615.
At the stage shown in S615, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery using the winning lottery random number H, and determines whether or not the result is a winning. Here, this lottery is performed by determining whether or not the value of the winning lottery random number H is a predetermined value. If the lottery result is a win, the process proceeds to the step shown in S620. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a loss, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S685.
In case of (4-3-1-3-2-1)
If the lottery result in the stage shown in S615 is a win, the big game flag A is set by the normal game control means 31 in the stage shown in S620. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S625.

In the stage shown in S625, the special symbol determining means 40 determines the type of winning symbol using the winning symbol random number J. Here, this determination is performed using a data table in which the value of the random number J for winning symbol and the type of the corresponding winning symbol correspond to each other. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S630.
In the stage shown in S630, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the winning symbol determined in the stage shown in S625 to display one decoration image from the decoration image fluctuation pattern second table 47. Select a variation pattern. Here, when the winning is made in the asynchronous state, the asynchronous state is completed at that time even if the number of times of change is halfway. Therefore, in this case, for example, one of the pattern t and the pattern u in Table 4 is selected by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S635.

In the stage shown in S635, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 acquires the decoration image fluctuation time QT related to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S630. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S640.
In the stage shown in S640, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S635 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S645.
In the stage shown in S645, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 calculates the difference ΔT between the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT added in the stage shown in S640 and the special symbol total fluctuation time TPT until the previous fluctuation display. To do. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S650.

At the stage shown in S650, the second variation pattern selection means 48 determines whether or not the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 has a special symbol variation pattern having ΔT as the special symbol variation time PT.
For example, as the special symbol variation pattern, when the pattern P is selected in the first variation display and the pattern R is selected in the middle, the special symbol total variation time TPT in the stage shown in S650 is
TPT = 5 seconds + 5 seconds = 10 seconds (see Table 3). Further, as the decoration image variation pattern, when the pattern q is selected in the first variation display, the pattern s is selected in the middle, and the pattern t is selected in the final variation, the decoration image total variation time TQT in the stage shown in S650 is ,
TQT = 30 seconds + 5 seconds + 10 seconds = 45 seconds (see Table 4). Therefore, ΔT in this case is
ΔT = TQT−TPT = 45 seconds−10 seconds = 35 seconds. The last special symbol variation pattern with the 35 seconds as the special symbol variation time has a pattern U in Table 3. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined that there is a special symbol variation pattern in which ΔT is the special symbol variation time PT, and the process proceeds to the step shown in S655.

On the other hand, as the special symbol variation pattern, when the pattern P is selected in the first variation display and the pattern R is selected in the middle, the special symbol total variation time TPT in the stage shown in S650 is
TPT = 5 seconds + 5 seconds = 10 seconds (see Table 3). Further, as the decoration image variation pattern, when the pattern q is selected in the first variation display, the pattern s is selected in the middle, and the pattern u is selected in the last variation, the decoration image total variation time TQT in the stage shown in S650 is ,
TQT = 30 seconds + 5 seconds + 15 seconds = 50 seconds (see Table 4). Therefore, ΔT in this case is
ΔT = TQT−TPT = 50 seconds−10 seconds = 40 seconds. The last special symbol variation pattern with the 40 seconds as the special symbol variation time does not exist in Table 3. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined that there is no special symbol variation pattern in which ΔT is the special symbol variation time PT, and the process proceeds to the step shown in S670.

If the determination at step S650 is affirmative, the second variation pattern selection means 48 uses the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 as a special symbol variation time PT from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 at step S655. Select the symbol variation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S657.
In the step shown in S657, the special symbol change time counting means 49 acquires the special symbol change time PT related to the special symbol change pattern selected in the step shown in S655. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S660.
In the stage shown in S660, the command transmission means 52 transmits commands related to the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern to the image control device 60. Thereafter, the control related to the display of the specific special symbols and decoration images is performed by the image control device 60, away from the control by the game control means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S665.

In the stage shown in S665, the normal game control means 31 stores the decoration image change time QT acquired in the stage shown in S635 in a predetermined area on the RAM. The stored decoration image change time QT is immediately referred to in the display number display process being processed in parallel. And it progresses to the step shown to S392 of FIG.
In the stage shown in S392 of FIG. 5, the winning number subtraction means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here will be referred to immediately in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S395.

In the stage shown in S395, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the special symbol variation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S657 in the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400.
In the stage shown in S400, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S405.
In the stage shown in S405, the normal game control means 31 determines whether the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, and this stage is repeated until it is determined that it has become zero. That is, until the remaining time of the special symbol timer becomes zero, the special symbol variation display and display are performed on the image display device 90, and at this stage, the symbol variation game processing during that time is substantially stopped. It is supposed to let you. When it is determined that the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again. Asynchronous state is terminated by hitting, but clearing of asynchronous flag B indicating that is executed by display number display processing being processed in parallel (described later). 4-4).

On the other hand, if the determination in step S650 in FIG. 7 is negative, in step S670, the variation pattern reselecting means 51 determines that the decoration image variation previously acquired from the ornament image total variation time TQT. Subtract time QT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S675.
At the stage shown in S675, another decoration image change is made from the decoration image change pattern second table 47 by the change pattern reselecting means 51 using the change pattern random number Z and the winning design determined at the stage shown in S625. Select a pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S680.
In the stage shown in S680, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 acquires the decoration image fluctuation time QT related to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S675. Then, the process proceeds again to the step shown in S640.

In the stage shown in S640, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S680 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S645.
In the stage shown in S645, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 calculates the difference ΔT between the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT added in the stage shown in S640 and the special symbol total fluctuation time TPT until the previous fluctuation display. To do. If an affirmative determination is made at the stage shown in S650, the processes after the stage shown in S655 are executed. If a negative determination is made again in the step shown in S650, the steps shown in S670, S675, S680, S640, and S645 are repeated until a positive determination is made in the same step.

(4-3-1-3-2-2) Loss
If the lottery result in the step shown in S615 is a loss, the special symbol determining means 40 acquires the lost symbol random number K in the step shown in S685. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S690.
In the stage shown in S690, the special symbol determination means 40 determines the type of the lost symbol using the random symbol K for the lost symbol. Here, this determination is performed using a data table in which the value of the random symbol for losing symbol K corresponds to the type of losing symbol corresponding thereto. Note that when the lost symbol is determined at this stage, the winning design random number J is not used. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S695.

At the stage shown in S695, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the lost pattern determined at the stage shown in S690 to display one decoration image from the decoration image fluctuation pattern second table 47. Select a variation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S700.
In the stage shown in S700, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 acquires the decoration image fluctuation time QT related to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S695. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S705.
In the stage shown in S705, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S700 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S710.

In the stage shown in S710, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the lost symbol determined in the stage shown in S690, and the special symbol of the special symbol fluctuation pattern second table 46 to 1 is used. Select a variation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S715.
In the stage shown in S715, the special symbol fluctuation time counting means 49 acquires the special symbol fluctuation time PT related to the special symbol fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S710. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S720.
In the stage shown in S720, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S700 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S725.

In the step shown in S725, the command transmission means 52 transmits commands related to the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern to the image control device 60. Thereafter, the control related to the display of the specific special symbols and decoration images is performed by the image control device 60, away from the control by the game control means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S730.
In the stage shown in S730, the normal game control means 31 stores the decoration image change time QT acquired in the stage shown in S700 in a predetermined area on the RAM. The stored decoration image change time QT is immediately referred to in the display number display process being processed in parallel. And it progresses to the step shown to S392 of FIG.

In the stage shown in S392 of FIG. 5, the winning number subtraction means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here will be referred to immediately in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S395.
In the stage shown in S395, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the special symbol variation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S715 in the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400.
In the stage shown in S400, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S405.

In the stage shown in S405, the normal game control means 31 determines whether the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, and this stage is repeated until it is determined that it has become zero. That is, until the remaining time of the special symbol timer becomes zero, the special symbol variation display and display are performed on the image display device 90, and at this stage, the symbol variation game processing during that time is substantially stopped. It is supposed to let you. When it is determined that the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again.
(4-3-1-3-3) Final round The final round of the number of fluctuations means the third fluctuation display when the total number of fluctuations is three, and the total number of fluctuations is four. Means the fourth variable display.

In the last variation, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the big hit game flag A is set at the stage shown in S300 of FIG. In this case, since it is a normal game, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S305.
In the stage shown in S305, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the asynchronous flag B is set. In this case, since the asynchronous flag B is set at the first fluctuation number (see S565 of FIG. 4-3-1-2-1 (FIG. 6)), the process proceeds to the step shown in S600 of FIG.
In the stage shown in S600 of FIG. 7, the variation number setting means 45 determines whether or not the final number of variation times is reached. In this case, since this is the last time, the process proceeds to the step shown in S800 of FIG.

At the stage shown in S800, the normal game control means 31 refers to the winning lottery random number H, the winning symbol random number J, and the variation pattern random number Z stored in the lottery holding means 38, and is stored in another area on the RAM. Stored. Here, when a plurality of sets of random numbers are stored in the lottery holding means 38, the set stored first is referred to. Further, the data of the set of random numbers referred to is deleted from the lottery holding means 38. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S805.
In the stage shown in S805, the winning lottery means 39 performs a lottery using the winning lottery random number H, and determines whether or not the result is a winning. Here, this lottery is performed by determining whether or not the value of the winning lottery random number H is a predetermined value. If the lottery result is a win, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S620 of FIG. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is lost, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S810.

In case of (4-3-1-3-1)
If the lottery result in the stage shown in S805 is a win, the processing from S620 in FIG. 7 is executed as in the case of 4-3-1-3-2-1.
(4-3-1-3-2-2) Loss
If the lottery result in the step shown in S805 is a loss, the special symbol determining means 40 acquires the random symbol K for the lost symbol in the step shown in S810. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S815.
At the stage shown in S815, the special symbol determination means 40 determines the type of the lost symbol using the random symbol K for the lost symbol. Here, this determination is performed using a data table in which the value of the random symbol for losing symbol K corresponds to the type of losing symbol corresponding thereto. Note that when the lost symbol is determined at this stage, the winning design random number J is not used. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S820.

At the stage shown in S820, the second fluctuation pattern selecting means 48 uses the fluctuation pattern random number Z and the lost pattern determined at the stage shown in S815 to display one decoration image from the decoration image fluctuation pattern second table 47. Select a variation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S825.
In the stage shown in S825, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 acquires the decoration image fluctuation time QT related to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S820. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S830.
In the stage shown in S830, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S825 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S835.

In the stage shown in S835, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 calculates the difference ΔT between the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT added in the stage shown in S830 and the special symbol total fluctuation time TPT until the previous fluctuation display. To do. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S840.
At the stage shown in S840, the second variation pattern selection means 48 determines whether or not there is a special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 having ΔT as the special symbol variation time PT.
For example, as the special symbol variation pattern, when the pattern P is selected in the first variation display, and the pattern R and the pattern S are selected in the middle, the special symbol total variation time TPT in the stage shown in S840 is
TPT = 5 seconds + 5 seconds + 5 seconds = 15 seconds (see Table 3). In addition, when the pattern q is selected as the decoration image change pattern at the first time of the change display, the pattern s and the pattern r at the middle time, and the pattern t at the last time, the decoration image total change at the stage shown in S840. Time TQT is
TQT = 30 seconds + 5 seconds + 5 seconds + 10 seconds = 50 seconds (see Table 4). Therefore, ΔT in this case is
ΔT = TQT−TPT = 50 seconds−15 seconds = 35 seconds. The last special symbol variation pattern with the 35 seconds as the special symbol variation time has a pattern U in Table 3. Therefore, in such a case, it is assumed that there is a special symbol variation pattern in which ΔT is the special symbol variation time PT, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S655 of FIG.

On the other hand, as the special symbol variation pattern, if the pattern P is selected in the first variation display and the pattern R and pattern S are selected in the middle, the special symbol total variation time TPT in the stage shown in S840 is
TPT = 5 seconds + 5 seconds + 5 seconds = 15 seconds (see Table 3). In addition, as a decoration image variation pattern, when the pattern q is selected in the first variation display, the patterns s and r are selected in the middle, and the pattern u is selected in the last variation, the decoration image total variation in the stage shown in S650 is performed. Time TQT is
TQT = 30 seconds + 5 seconds + 5 seconds + 15 seconds = 55 seconds (see Table 4). Therefore, ΔT in this case is
ΔT = TQT−TPT = 55 seconds−15 seconds = 40 seconds. The last special symbol variation pattern with the 40 seconds as the special symbol variation time does not exist in Table 3. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined that there is no special symbol variation pattern in which ΔT is the special symbol variation time PT, and the process proceeds to the step shown in S845.

If the determination in step S845 is affirmative, the second variation pattern selection means 48 determines ΔT as the special symbol variation time PT from the special symbol variation pattern second table 46 in the step illustrated in S655 of FIG. The special symbol variation pattern is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S657.
In the step shown in S657, the special symbol change time counting means 49 acquires the special symbol change time PT related to the special symbol change pattern selected in the step shown in S655. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S660.
In the stage shown in S660, the command transmission means 52 transmits commands related to the special symbol variation pattern and the decorative image variation pattern to the image control device 60. Thereafter, the control related to the display of the specific special symbols and decoration images is performed by the image control device 60, away from the control by the game control means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S665.

In the stage shown in S665, the normal game control means 31 stores the decoration image change time QT acquired in the stage shown in S635 in a predetermined area on the RAM. The stored decoration image change time QT is immediately referred to in the display number display process being processed in parallel. And it progresses to the step shown to S392 of FIG.
In the stage shown in S392 of FIG. 5, the winning number subtraction means 34 subtracts 1 from the winning number N stored in the winning number storage means 32. The value of the number N of winning prizes changed here will be referred to immediately in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S395.

In the stage shown in S395, the normal game control means 31 sets the value of the special symbol variation time PT acquired in the stage shown in S657 in the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400.
In the stage shown in S400, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the special symbol timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S405.
In the stage shown in S405, the normal game control means 31 determines whether the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, and this stage is repeated until it is determined that it has become zero. That is, until the remaining time of the special symbol timer becomes zero, the special symbol variation display and display are performed on the image display device 90, and at this stage, the symbol variation game processing during that time is substantially stopped. It is supposed to let you. When it is determined that the remaining time of the special symbol timer has become zero, the process returns to the step shown in S300 again. Asynchronous state is terminated by hitting, but clearing of asynchronous flag B indicating that is executed by display number display processing being processed in parallel (described later). 4-4).

On the other hand, if the determination in step S840 in FIG. 8 is negative, in step S845, the variation pattern reselecting means 51 uses the decoration image variation obtained previously from the ornament image total variation time TQT. Subtract time QT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S850.
At the stage shown in S850, another decoration image change is made from the decoration image change pattern second table 47 by the change pattern reselecting means 51 using the change pattern random number Z and the lost pattern determined at the stage shown in S815. Select a pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S855.
In the stage shown in S855, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 acquires the decoration image fluctuation time QT related to the decoration image fluctuation pattern selected in the stage shown in S850. Then, the process proceeds again to the step shown in S830.

In the stage shown in S830, the decoration image fluctuation time counting means 50 adds the decoration image fluctuation time QT acquired in the stage shown in S855 to the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S835.
In the stage shown in S835, the second fluctuation pattern selection means 48 calculates the difference ΔT between the decoration image total fluctuation time TQT added in the stage shown in S830 and the special symbol total fluctuation time TPT until the previous fluctuation display. To do. If an affirmative determination is made in the step shown in S840, the processing after the step shown in S655 in FIG. 7 is executed. Further, if a negative determination is made again in the step shown in S840, the steps shown in S845, S850, S855, S830, and S835 are repeated until a positive determination is made in the same step.

(4-3-2) Processing in the jackpot game At the start of the jackpot game, first, at the stage shown in S300 of FIG. 5, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag A is set. . In this case, since it should have been set, the process proceeds to the step shown in S450.
In the stage shown in S450, the jackpot game control means 55 executes a jackpot game process. During the big hit game process, the big prize opening driving means 56 controls the big prize opening driving device 21. With the input of the game ball passage signal from the specific area passage detection device 20 of the big winning opening 14, the opening of the big winning opening 14 is executed up to 16 times. When the jackpot game ends, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S455.

In the stage shown in S455, the probability variation control means 57 determines whether or not a big hit game has occurred with a specific special symbol. Will be. Then, regardless of whether or not the probability variation game has occurred, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S460.
At the stage shown in S460, the big game flag A is cleared by the normal game control means 31. Then, the process proceeds again to the step shown in S300.
(4-4) Display Count Display Processing In the display count display processing, first, at the stage shown in S900, the display count display control means 53 refers to the display count M stored in the display count storage means 35, and In order to turn on the lamp of the display count display device 95 by the number corresponding to the value, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the device. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S910.

In the stage shown in S910, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the asynchronous flag B is set. If not set, the process proceeds again to the step shown in S900. On the other hand, if it is set, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S920.
At the stage shown in S920, the countdown of the decoration image timer that has already started should be in progress. This stage is repeated until the remaining time becomes zero. If the remaining time becomes zero, the process proceeds to the step shown in S925.
In the stage shown in S925, the normal game control means 31 determines whether or not the big hit game flag A is set. If it is determined that it has been set (that is, if the winning symbol is displayed by the variation display), the process proceeds to the stage shown in S980, the asynchronous flag B is cleared by the normal game control means 31, and then the process returns to S900. Proceed to the stage shown. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not set (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed by the change display), the process proceeds to the step shown in S930.

In the stage shown in S930, the variation number setting means 45 determines whether or not the decoration image variation number Q is already zero. If it is determined that it is zero (that is, if it is the last change display), the process proceeds to the stage shown in S980, the asynchronous flag B is cleared by the normal game control means 31, and then again S900. Proceed to the stage shown in. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not yet reached zero, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S940.
At the stage shown in S940, the variation number setting means 45 subtracts 1 from the decoration image variation number Q. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S950.
In the stage shown in S950, the normal game control means 31 sets the earliest one of the decoration image change times QT stored in the stage shown in S665 or S730 of FIG. 7 in the decoration image timer. The decoration image change time QT set here is deleted from the stored RAM-like predetermined area. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S960.

In the stage shown in S960, the normal game control means 31 starts to count down the decoration image timer. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S970.
At the stage shown in S970, the display count subtraction means 37 subtracts 1 from the display count M stored in the display count storage means 35. It should be noted that the value of the display count M that has changed here is immediately referred to in the winning prize check process being performed in parallel. Then, the process again proceeds to the stage shown in S900.
(5) Example of Screen Display Next, an example of actual screen display will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 10 and schematic diagrams of the image display device 90 of FIGS.

First, at the time of “1” in FIG. 10, when there are four consecutive winning signals to the start winning opening 12, four lamps are lit on the display number display device 95. In the following description, it is assumed that there is no new prize at the start prize opening 12 thereafter.
Then, at the time of “A” in FIG. 10, when the previous fluctuation display is finished and the result is a loss, a display as shown in FIG. The Here, although the image display device 90 is not actually clearly drawn, it is divided into two parts in the upper and lower directions, and the lower part of the smaller one functions as the special symbol display device 91, and the upper part of the larger one. Functions as the decorative image display device 92.

On the special symbol display device 91, as special symbols, “◯”, “Δ”, and “×” are sequentially displayed in a variable manner at both the left and right ends. Then, when the special symbol stops at “XX” or “ΔΔ”, it is a win, and in other combinations, it is lost. If the special symbol is “XX”, a probability variation game will occur after the jackpot game ends, but if it is “△△”, the probability variation game will not occur after the jackpot game ends. It has become.
On the decoration image display device 92, a three-digit number is variably displayed as a decoration image. In the case of winning, the three-digit number is the same and stops. In the case of a loss, at least one of the three digits is different from the other digits.

That is, at the time of “A” in FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 11A, the special symbol is stopped at “Ox” and the decorative image is stopped at “756”. It turns out that.
At this point, a lottery related to the next fluctuation display will be performed. Here, it is assumed that the state has shifted to a non-fluctuating state. Then, when the next fluctuation display, that is, the first fluctuation display in the asynchronous state is started at time “2” in FIG. 10, one lamp is extinguished and three lamps are turned on in the display count display device 95. . Then, at the time of “B” in FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 11B, both the special symbol and the decorative image are continuously displayed in a variable manner. In FIGS. 11 and 12, a downward arrow indicates that the variable display is being continued.

Then, at the time of “C” in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device 91 stops the first variation display of the special symbol, and the display is performed as shown in FIG. In this case, since the special symbol is “× ○”, it is lost. At this time, in the decoration image display device 92, the first decoration image variation display is still ongoing. Next, in the special symbol display device 91, the second variation display of the special symbol is started.
Then, at the point of “D” in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device 91 stops the second variation display of the special symbol, and the display is performed as shown in FIG. In this case, since the special symbol is “× Δ”, it is lost. At this time, in the decoration image display device 92, the first decoration image variation display is still ongoing. Next, in the special symbol display device 91, the third variable display of the special symbol is started.

Then, at the time of “E” in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device 91 stops the third variation display of the special symbol, and the display is performed as shown in FIG. In this case, since the special symbol is “◯ ×”, it is lost. At this time, in the decoration image display device 92, the first decoration image variation display is still ongoing. Next, the special symbol display device 91 starts the fourth variable display of the special symbol.
Then, at the time of “F” in FIG. 10, the decoration image display device 92 stops the first variation display of the decoration image, and the display is performed as shown in FIG. This stop actually corresponds to the first special symbol, and the display result is “121”. At this point, the special symbol display device 91 is still in the fourth special symbol variation display. Next, at the time of “3”, when the second variation display of the decoration image is started in the decoration image display device 92, one lamp is turned off and two lighting lamps are displayed on the display count display device 95. Become.

Then, at the time point “G” in FIG. 10, the decoration image display device 92 stops the second variation display of the decoration image, and the display is performed as shown in FIG. This stop actually corresponds to the second special symbol, and the display result is “381”. At this point, the special symbol display device 91 is still in the fourth special symbol variation display. Next, when the third variation display of the decoration image is started in the decoration image display device 92 at the time of “4”, one lamp is turned off in the display count display device 95 and one lighting lamp is displayed. Become.
Then, at the time of “H” in FIG. 10, the decoration image display device 92 stops the third variation display of the decoration image and displays it as shown in FIG. This stop actually corresponds to the third special symbol, and the display result is “425”. At this point, the special symbol display device 91 is still in the fourth special symbol variation display. Next, at the time of “5”, when the fourth variation display of the decoration image is started in the decoration image display device 92, one lamp is turned off in the display count display device 95, and all the lighting lamps are turned off. Will be.

If the result of the fourth variation display is lost, the special symbol display device 91 stops the fourth variation display of the special symbol as shown in FIG. In this example, “◯ ×” means a loss. At the same time, the fourth variation display of the decoration image on the decoration image display device 92 is also stopped. In this example, it is “757”, which also means losing. At this point, the asynchronous state ends and returns to the synchronous state.
On the other hand, if the result of the fourth variation display is a win, the special symbol display device 91 stops the fourth variation display of the special symbol as shown in FIG. In this example, “OO” means hit. At the same time, the fourth variation display of the decoration image is stopped in the decoration image display device 92. In this example, “777”, which also means a win. Subsequently, the display as shown in (K) of FIG. At this point, the asynchronous state ends and returns to the synchronous state, but the jackpot game continues to be started. In this case, since it is a big hit with “XX”, a probability variation game occurs after the end of the big hit game.

(6) Others In the above-described embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern is determined after the decoration image variation pattern is first determined. In other embodiments, the special symbol variation pattern is determined. The decorative image variation pattern may be determined after the determination is made.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The external view of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the front view. 1 is a block diagram showing functions of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The winning a prize check process in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the flowchart. The prize ball payout process in the ball game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in a flowchart. The symbol change game process in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the flowchart. The symbol change game process in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the flowchart. The symbol change game process in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the flowchart. The symbol change game process in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the flowchart. The display number display process in the ball game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown in a flowchart. The time chart figure shows the example of the screen display in the bullet ball game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. The example of the screen display in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the schematic diagram of a screen display apparatus. The example of the screen display in the ball game machine which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is shown with the schematic diagram of a screen display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 Ball game machine 11 Game board
12 Start prize opening 13 Attacker unit
14 Grand Prize 15 General Prize
16 Out mouth
17 Start prize opening prize detection device
18 grand prize winning detection device
19 General prize opening detection device
20 Specified area passage detection device 21 Grand prize opening drive device
22 Prize ball dispenser
30 Game control means 31 Normal game control means
32 Winning number storage means 33 Winning number addition means
34 Winning number subtraction means 35 Display number storage means
36 Display count addition means 37 Display count subtraction means
38 lottery holding means 39 lottery means per
40 Special symbol determining means 41 Condition determining means
42 First table of special symbol variation pattern
43 Decorative image fluctuation pattern first table
44 First variation pattern selection means
45 Fluctuation frequency setting method
46 Special design fluctuation pattern second table
47 Decorative image fluctuation pattern second table
48 Second variation pattern selection means
49 Special symbol variation time counting means
50 Decorative image fluctuation time counting means
51 Fluctuation pattern reselection means
52 Command transmission means 53 Display count display control means
54 Payout control means 55 Big hit game control means
56 Big prize opening drive means 57 Stochastic fluctuation control means
60 Image controller 61 Command receiving means
62 Special symbol display control means 63 Decoration image display control means
90 Image display device 91 Special symbol display device
92 Decorative image display device
95 Number display device

Claims (5)

Start prize opening where game balls can win,
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery for winning or failing based on winning of the game ball at the start winning opening;
Special symbol determining means for determining a special symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery,
A special symbol variation pattern that is selected when a predetermined condition during the game is not satisfied, and that includes data including a special symbol variation time that is a required time as data, is recorded. One table,
A special symbol variation pattern second table in which the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the predetermined condition is satisfied and data including the special symbol variation time which is the required time is recorded as data. When,
A variation pattern of the decorative image displayed depending on the lottery result of the winning lottery,
A decoration image variation pattern first table that is selected when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and in which a decoration image variation time that is a required time thereof is recorded is the same as the special symbol variation time;
A variation pattern of a decoration image displayed depending on the lottery result of the winning lottery, which is selected when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the decoration image variation time which is the required time is the special pattern A decorative image variation pattern second table in which information that is not necessarily the same as the symbol variation time is recorded;
Condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition during the game is satisfied;
When the determination result by the condition determination means is negative, the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed from the special symbol variation pattern first table and the decoration image variation time is the same as the special symbol variation time. First variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern of a decoration image from the first variation table of the decoration image variation pattern;
When the determination result by the condition determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed from the special symbol variation pattern second table, and the variation pattern of the decoration image is changed to the decoration image variation pattern second table. Second variation pattern selecting means for selecting each of
A special symbol display device in which the special symbol is variably displayed according to the variation pattern of the special symbol selected by the first variation pattern selection unit or the second variation pattern selection unit;
A bullet ball game comprising: a decoration image display device that displays the decoration image in accordance with the variation pattern of the decoration image selected by the first variation pattern selection means or the second variation pattern selection means Machine.   The decoration image variation display start time according to the variation pattern stored in the decoration image variation pattern second table is not at least earlier than the corresponding special symbol variation display start time. The ball game machine according to claim 1. A number-of-wins storage means for storing the number of winnings to the start winning opening with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit;
A winning number adding means for adding 1 to the number of winnings in the winning number storing means when there is a winning at the start winning opening;
A winning number subtracting means for subtracting 1 from the number of winnings in the winning number storage means when the lottery by the winning lottery means is performed;
3. The bullet according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is that a predetermined number of winning times is stored in the winning number storing unit when the lottery by the winning lottery unit is performed. Ball game machine. When the determination result by the condition determination unit is affirmative, a variation number setting unit that sets the number of winnings as the variation number;
Special symbol variation time counting means for accumulating the special symbol variation time acquired by the second variation pattern selection means from the first to the last of the number of variations;
A decoration image variation time counting unit that accumulates the decoration image variation time acquired by the second variation pattern selection unit from the first to the last of the number of variations;
A variation pattern reselecting means for selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation pattern of the decoration image so that the accumulated time of the special symbol variation time and the accumulation of the decoration image variation time coincide with each other in the final number of the variation times; 4. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein Display number storage means for storing the number of wins to the start winning opening as a display number up to a predetermined number of times;
Display number adding means for adding 1 to the number of display times in the display number storage means when a winning is made at the start winning opening;
A display number subtracting unit for subtracting 1 from the number of display times in the display number storage unit when a variable display of the decoration image is started; and a display number display device for displaying the display number stored in the display number storage unit. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising:

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