JP2006230549A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine arousing a player's expectation to a big winning and improving an interest to a game by executing a novel performance. <P>SOLUTION: On condition that a game ball passes through a starting area in a game area 15, this Pachinko game machine determines whether or not becoming a big winning relatively advantageous for the player. This Pachinko game machine displaces a movable generator 55 to a failure area 57a indicating to become a failure relatively disadvantageous for the player or big winning areas 57a and 57c indicating to become the big winning relatively advantageous for the player based on the determination result whether or not becoming the big winning. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly, to a ball game machine that produces an effect based on a determination result as to whether or not a big hit is made on the condition that a game ball has passed through a starting area.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, control is performed so that the identification information is variably displayed on the display area of the variable display device on the main condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area. Variable display control means is provided for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner, and when the identification information that has been derived and displayed has a predetermined combination (specific display mode), There is provided an advantageous “special gaming state” (so-called “hit”). In addition, as described above, whether or not these big hits are made is performed on the main condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area.

In such a ball game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, as a variable display device, as shown in FIG. 23, a plurality of symbols (for example, pictures, numbers, etc.) are drawn. These mechanical reels 902L, 902C, and 902R (hereinafter simply referred to as reels) are rotatably arranged and are displayed in a variable manner via a display window 904. In such a configuration, rather than displaying an effect image related to the game, the effect is performed by changing the members that actually exist, so it is possible to perform an effect full of realism, and to improve the interest Can do. Further, in such a ball game machine, as shown in FIG. 23, numbers that are arranged in a random order in advance are drawn on the reels 902L, 902C, and 902R instead of a correct order such as ascending order. is there.
JP 2003-230689 A

  However, in the above-described ball game machine, for example, for a player who does not recognize the order of a plurality of symbols drawn on the reels 902L, 902C, and 902R, for example, the symbols are arranged in a random order, for example, Even if it is derived and displayed as an outlier after developing to reach, the symbol drawn at an unrecognizable position is a big hit, such as the symbol that was last stopped and displayed would have been a big hit if one more frame was advanced. In some cases, it was not possible to easily recognize whether or not the pattern was. Therefore, there is a demand for a novel production that can enhance the interest of the game by raising the sense of expectation for the big hit for any player, regardless of the knowledge of the game. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a ball game machine capable of enhancing the sense of expectation for a big hit and improving the interest of the game by performing a novel production. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A big hit that is relatively advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has a game area in which the game ball can roll and that the game ball has passed through the start area in the game area of the game board. A hit region that suggests a relative disadvantageous disengagement to the player based on the result of the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not, a movable accessory that can be displaced, and the result determined by the jackpot determination means Alternatively, a bullet game machine comprising: a movable accessory control means for displacing the movable accessory in a big hit area that suggests that the big hit is relatively advantageous to the player.

  (2) In the ball and ball game machine according to (1), based on the displacement pattern storage means storing a plurality of types of displacement patterns for displacing the movable accessory and the result determined by the jackpot determination means, A bullet ball game machine comprising a displacement pattern selection means for selecting one of the plurality of types of displacement patterns stored in the displacement pattern storage means.

  (3) The bullet ball game machine according to (1) or (2), comprising: display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game; and display control means for controlling display of the display means, wherein the display control means A bullet ball game machine having a function of performing control to display an effect image relating to a game on the display means with an effect pattern corresponding to a displacement pattern of the movable accessory by the movable accessory control means.

  (4) In the ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the jackpot area includes a first jackpot area that suggests a normal jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous to the player; And a second jackpot area that suggests a special jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player, and the movable accessory control means is configured to determine whether or not the outlier area is based on a result determined by the jackpot determination means. A bullet ball game machine having a function of displacing the movable accessory in the first jackpot area or the second jackpot area.

  (5) The bullet ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (4), further comprising a variable winning device that is provided in the game area and that is easy to accept a game ball on the condition that it has been a big hit. The ball game machine, wherein the big hit area is provided in the vicinity of the variable winning device area where the variable winning device is provided.

  According to the invention described in (1), based on the result of the determination as to whether or not it is a big hit, the outlier area suggesting that the player is relatively unfavorable, or relative to the player The displaceable movable object is displaced to the big hit area, which suggests that it will be an advantageous big hit. By observing the position of the movable accessory itself, it is possible to recognize whether or not it will be a big hit. Regardless of knowledge, any player can improve the interest of the game by raising the expectation for the big hit.

  According to the invention described in (2), since any one of a plurality of types of displacement patterns for displacing the movable accessory is selected based on the result of the determination as to whether or not it is a big hit, a plurality of types of displacement are selected. It is possible to further enhance the interest by giving the pattern a variety and directing a variety of movable accessories.

  According to the invention described in (3), since the effect image related to the game is displayed in the effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory, the expectation for the big hit can be enhanced for any player. In addition to the production by the movable combination that can be performed, the production effect can be further enhanced by displaying the production image with the production pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable combination, and the interest can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (4), the jackpot area includes a first jackpot area that suggests a normal jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, and a special jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player. There is a second jackpot area that suggests that, based on the judgment result of whether or not it is a big hit including a normal big hit and a special big hit, the outlier area, the first big hit area, or the second big hit area Since the movable accessory is displaced to the position, it can be clearly shown that it is usually a big hit or a special big hit. For this reason, regardless of the knowledge about the game, any player can improve the interest of the game by raising the expectation of a normal big hit or a special big hit.

  According to the invention described in (5), since the big hit area is provided in the vicinity of the variable winning device area provided with the variable winning device that makes it easy to accept the game ball on the condition that the big hit is achieved, It can be expected that the variable winning device can be easily received by moving the movable accessory in the region, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by raising the sense of expectation for the big hit.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed in the center of the glass door 11, as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire area of the gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a game ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, and cancellation, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the dish unit 21 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout ports 20a and 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 1, the game area 15 is surrounded by guide rails 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). As described above, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided by the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. Under the condition that a game ball has entered the start opening 44, displacement driving of a movable accessory 55 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) described later is executed. When the movable accessory 55 is displaced, a special symbol game is executed. As will be described in detail later, according to the displacement result of the movable accessory 55, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is relatively more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is set. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the transmissive game board 14 and the protective glass 19. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a movable accessory 55 capable of displacing the game board 14 is disposed on the right side of the game board 14 from the back side. The movable accessory 55 is a movable member on which a character is drawn, and it is possible to recognize whether it is out of play or a big hit depending on the area (position) indicated by the movable accessory 55.

  In addition, the movable combination 55 is stopped, derived and displayed, and the movable combination 55 thus derived and displayed stops in a specific display mode (for example, the big hit areas 57b and 57c (see FIG. 4), so-called “big hit”. Based on the “display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the derived moveable accessory 55 is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a display mode that stops in the detachment area 57a (see FIG. 4), a so-called “outage mode”), the big hit gaming state is entered. Do not migrate.

  Moreover, the display mode in which the derived movable combination 55 stops in a special display mode (for example, the second jackpot area 57c (see FIG. 4)), a so-called “probable big hit display mode”. ), The game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is finished, the game state is shifted to a probable change state (high probability gaming state, probability improving gaming state). It will be. On the other hand, the movable combination 55 that is derived and displayed is a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes (for example, a display mode that stops in the first jackpot area 57b (see FIG. 4), The game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the so-called “normal big hit display mode”), and the normal hit which is relatively disadvantageous to the player when the big hit gaming state ends. It will shift to the gaming state.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. Note that a game state that shifts to a big hit gaming state when the derived movable combination 55 is in a special display mode and shifts to a probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends is referred to as a probable big hit game state. In addition, the game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the derived movable combination 55 is in a non-special display mode, and shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state. Called.

  In addition, in the special big hit that becomes the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in a normal big hit that does not change to a promiscuous state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is two rounds. That is, the game state is shifted to the second big hit game state which is relatively advantageous to the player but relatively disadvantageous as compared to the special big hit (first big hit game state) described above.

  As described above, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states are set so that the upper limit number of rounds is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 39 is different. Advantages and disadvantages may be set depending on other factors such as different numbers of balls to be awarded. Of course, it is not necessary to set an advantage or disadvantage for these multiple types of big hit gaming states, and one type of big hit gaming state may be set.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as will be described in detail later, various displays such as a decorative pattern that performs variable display in accordance with the displacement of the movable accessory 55 in a special symbol game, a background image related to a game, an effect image, etc. An image relating to the game is displayed in a predetermined manner. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. The liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a display unit.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 variably displays decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) in accordance with the displacement driving of the movable accessory 55. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol rows and the result of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is in a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols displayed and displayed is a specific combination (for example, , A mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player It will shift to (so-called big hit). In addition, when the result of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is the probability variation jackpot display mode, the combination of a plurality of decoration symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a plurality of symbol sequences). Each of them is in a state of being derived and displayed with all of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9”, so-called “probable big hit display mode”). When a specific gaming state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player is made and the specific gaming state is completed, the state is shifted to a probable change state. On the other hand, when the result of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is the normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is a non-special combination that is not a special combination of the specific combinations (for example, A mode in which all of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “normal jackpot display mode” The game state is shifted to a specific game state advantageous to the player (so-called jackpot), and when the specific game state is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal game state. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for production, a normal symbol image, and the like.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, as will be described in detail later, a liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back surface of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and various presentations are performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, so that a conventional gaming machine can be provided. It is possible to provide a novel display effect that was not found, and to improve the interest. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. Further, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may cause troublesome visual recognition for the player. Therefore, by executing a display effect as described later, it is possible to execute a variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact when the obstacle nail is adjusted is conducted to the liquid crystal display device 32. It is difficult to prevent the liquid crystal display device 32 from being damaged, and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally mounted in front of the wooden frame 12 as shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which used the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, the movable accessory 55 described above is provided on the right side in the game area 15 of the game board 14. The movable accessory 55 is disposed forward from an opening (not shown) provided in the game board 14, and is connected to the movable accessory driving device 33 (see FIG. 5) through the opening. For this reason, the movable accessory 55 can be displaced along the opening by controlling the movable accessory driving device 33 by the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, such a configuration is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and since the game board has transparency, a movable accessory 55 is disposed on the back of the game board without using an opening or the like. May be.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, a normal symbol (not shown) is started to be displayed on the display area 32a. Stop changing the display of normal symbols. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d. In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the stopped movable accessory 55 is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which the game ball can be easily received (first state). It is driven to become. Further, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having the V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a general area (not shown) having the count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is put into a closed state (second state) where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102. . That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed. Such a large winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 are provided in the game area 15 and can be changed between a first state in which a game ball can be easily received and a second state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball. It is an example. In other words, such a large winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 are an example of a variable winning device that makes it easy to accept a game ball on condition that a big hit has been made.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, the movable accessory 55 shifts to a displaced state, and the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 32 are variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). That is, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the starting area), the movable accessory 55 is displaced and the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. It becomes. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. Such a start port 44 is an example of a start area provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14 so as to overlap the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the depth direction.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 44 during the displacement of the movable character 55 in the special symbol game (while the decorative symbol is variably displayed), the movable character 55 being displaced is stopped (variable display). The execution (start) of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 44 (execution (variable display of the decoration symbol (start))) is suspended until the decorative symbol in the inside is derived and displayed. That is, when the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (when the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied), the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. Until then, the execution of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is suspended. In the state where the execution of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is suspended, when the movable accessory 55 is stopped, the execution of the displacement of the retained movable accessory 55 is started. Further, the displacement of the movable accessory 55 that is executed when the movable accessory 55 is stopped is once. For example, in the state where the execution of the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is held for three times, when the movable accessory 55 is stopped, one of the displacements of the held movable accessory 55 is executed, The remaining two doses are reserved.

[About movable objects]
The movable accessory 55 in the game board 14 as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the game board 14 is provided with a movable accessory 55 that can be displaced horizontally with respect to the board surface of the game board 14. In addition, various regions 57 are set in the displacement range of the movable accessory 55, a loss region 57a that suggests a loss, a first big hit region 57b that usually indicates a big hit, and a second that indicates a special big hit. Big hit area 57c is set. The first big hit area 57b and the second big hit area 57c may be collectively referred to as big hit areas 57b and 57c. As described above, when the movable accessory 55 is stopped, it can be recognized whether it is out of the normal big hit or special big hit depending on the area indicated by the movable accessory. In addition, these areas are, in order from the top, a disengagement area 57a, a first big hit area 57b, and a second big hit area 57c. Further, these areas are provided linearly. In addition, the variable winning device area 59 provided with the big winning opening 39 and the like is close to the second big hit area 57c. In other words, when displacing the disengagement area 57a, the first big hit area 57b, and the second big hit area 57c, they are displaced toward the big winning opening 39 or the like. For this reason, when the movable accessory 55 points to the second big hit area 57c, it becomes a special big hit, and an effect that the movable accessory 55 opens the big winning opening 39 is executed. Of course, the variable winning device area 59 provided with the big winning opening 39 and the like is close to the big hit areas 57b and 57c, and moves toward the big winning opening 39 and the like when displaced with the disengagement area 57a and the big hit areas 57b and 57c. Displace. For this reason, when the movable accessory 55 points to the big hit regions 57b and 57c, it becomes a special big hit, and an effect that the movable accessory 55 opens the big winning opening 39 is executed.

  Thus, in the big hit area, it is suggested that the first big hit area that suggests a normal big hit that is relatively unfavorable to the player and the second that indicates that the special big hit is relatively advantageous to the player. Based on the determination result of whether or not it is a big hit including a normal big hit and a special big hit, the movable accessory is displaced to the outlier area, the first big hit area, or the second big hit area. Therefore, it can be clearly shown that it is usually a big hit or a special big hit. For this reason, regardless of the knowledge about the game, any player can improve the interest of the game by raising the expectation of a normal big hit or a special big hit.

  In addition, since the big hit area is provided in the vicinity of the variable winning device area provided with the variable winning device that makes it easy to accept the game ball on the condition that the big hit is made, the movable accessory is displaced to the big hit area. By this, it can be expected that the variable winning device will be easily accepted, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  Further, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern (displacement pattern) of a plurality of types of movable accessory 55 is set. For example, in the case of showing the same result, even if the area to be stopped is the same, the variation pattern of the movable accessory 55 may differ, such as the mode until the stop, the position to stop finally, and the like.

  Specifically, even when the result of the same deviation is shown, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), the operation stops from the reference position X0 to any one of the codes X1 to X4. Moreover, even if it is a case where it stops in either of the same code | symbol X1 to X4, the displacement aspect until then may differ.

  Further, even when the result of the same normal big hit is shown, the operation stops at any one of the codes X5 to X7 from the reference position X0. Moreover, even if it is a case where it stops in either of the same code | symbol X5 to X7, the displacement aspect until then may differ.

  Moreover, even if it shows the result of the same special big hit, it stops to the code | symbol X8 or X9 from the reference position X0. Moreover, even if it is a case where it stops to the same code | symbol X8 or X9, the displacement aspect until then may differ.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means and display control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number of times counter, and a big prize opening prize counter. , A waiting time timer, a special prize opening time timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, a variable, etc. Yes.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining a jackpot in a special symbol game. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining the position where the movable accessory 55 is stopped, the type of decoration symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, etc., when the jackpot in the special symbol game is determined. is there. The effect condition selection random number counter is used to determine the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55 and the variation display pattern of the decorative symbol. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserves is obtained when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but the displacement of the movable accessory 55 cannot be executed (when the decorative symbol variable display cannot be executed). The display) is held, but the number of displacements (the number of times the decorative symbol is displayed) of the held movable accessory 55 is indicated.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable accessory driving device 33, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The movable accessory driving device 33 performs displacement driving of the movable accessory 55 in a special symbol game in accordance with a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw provided inside the shutter 40, and displaces the seesaw in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the game ball is switched so as to easily pass through the specific area or pass through the general area.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a sub CPU 206 as display control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. A voice control circuit 230 that performs control related to voice and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including a decorative lamp and the like are included. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. Further, a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, and the like are connected to the sub control circuit 200, and an operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). In this embodiment, various lamps are controlled to emit light in the sub-control circuit 200 that receives various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The light emission may be controlled automatically.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the decorative symbol. In other words, the program ROM 208 as the effect pattern storage means stores effect patterns of a plurality of types of decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included. The display control circuit 250 corresponds to an example of display control means.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The display control circuit 250 stores data for generating various image data such as decorative design image data indicating decorative design, background image data, and rendering image data.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 temporarily stores various image data, such as decorative design image data indicating decorative design, background image data, and rendering image data, in a frame buffer. Store. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM that stores a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

[Moving accessory fluctuation pattern determination table]
The movable accessory fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even when the movable accessory variation pattern determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The movable accessory variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining the variation pattern type of the movable accessory 55. As shown in FIG. 6, a winning combination such as whether or not to win a big hit, a random value, a variation pattern number, and effect contents are stored in the movable accessory variation pattern determination table in association with each other.

  Specifically, in the movable accessory variation pattern determination table, if the winning combination is out of date and the random number value is “0” to “3”, “01” as the variation pattern number is the effect of the movable accessory 55. The contents are selected so as to hardly proceed (go to the sign X1 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning combination is lost, when the random number value is “4” to “7”, “02” is selected as the variation pattern number, and “slow” is selected as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55 (slow). (Proceed to symbol X2 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is lost, when the random number value is from “8” to “11”, “03” is selected as the variation pattern number, and the effect content of the movable accessory 55 is selected to be about 1/3 (high speed). (Proceed to symbol X2 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning combination is lost, when the random number value is “12” to “15”, “04” is selected as the variation pattern number, and “1” is selected as the effect of the movable accessory 55 (Uroro). (Proceed to symbol X2 in FIG. 4B). When the random number is “16” to “20” in the case where the winning is lost, “05” is selected as the variation pattern number, and “slow” is selected as the effect of the movable accessory 55 (slow). (Proceed to the symbol X3 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is lost, when the random number value is from “21” to “25”, “06” is selected as the variation pattern number, and “move to high speed” is selected as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55 (high speed). (Proceed to the symbol X3 in FIG. 4B). If the random number is between “26” and “30”, the variation pattern number “07” is selected as the variation pattern number, and the advancement to the midpoint is selected as the effect content of the movable accessory 55 when the random value is “26” to “30”. (Proceed to the symbol X3 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is lost, when the random number value is “31”, the variation pattern number “08” is advanced to the front of the boundary with the first jackpot area 57b in the outlier area 57a as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55. (Slow) is selected (proceeds to symbol X4 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is lost, when the random number value is “32”, “09” as the variation pattern number advances as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55 to just before the boundary with the first jackpot area 57b in the outlier area 57a. (High speed) is selected (proceeds to symbol X4 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is lost, when the random number value is “33”, “0A” as the variation pattern number advances as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55 to the border area with the first jackpot area 57b in the outlier area 57a. (Urouro) is selected (proceeds to symbol X4 in FIG. 4B).

  In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when the random number value is “0” to “6”, “0B” as the variation pattern number is used as the effect content of the movable accessory 55 beyond the outlying area 57a. (Slow) is selected to advance to the vicinity of the boundary with the dislocation area 57a in the big hit area 57b (go to X5 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when the random number value is “7” to “13”, “0C” as the variation pattern number exceeds the outlier area 57 a as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, and the first big hit Each of the regions 57b is selected to proceed to the vicinity of the boundary with the dislocation region 57a (high speed) (proceeds to symbol X5 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when the random number value is “14” to “16”, “0D” as the variation pattern number exceeds the offshoot area 57 a as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, and the first big hit Advance (slow) to the middle of the region 57b is selected (proceed to symbol X6 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when the random number value is “17” to “19”, “0E” as the variation pattern number exceeds the offshoot area 57a as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, and the first big hit Advance to the middle of region 57b (high speed) is selected (proceed to symbol X6 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when the random number value is “20”, “0F” as the variation pattern number exceeds the disengagement area 57a and before the second big hit area 57c as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55. Are selected respectively (go to code X7 in FIG. 4B).

  In the case where the winning is a special big hit, when the random number value is from “0” to “6”, “10” as the variation pattern number, as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, the loss area 57 a, the first big hit area The selection (slow) is selected so as to go beyond 57b to the vicinity of the boundary with the first big hit area 57b in the second big hit area 57c (go to X8 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a special big hit, when the random number value is from “7” to “13”, “11” as the variation pattern number, and as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, the loss area 57a and the first big hit area 57b are set. In the second big hit area 57c, the process proceeds to the vicinity of the boundary with the first big hit area 57b (high speed) is selected (goes to X8 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a special big hit, when the random number value is from “14” to “16”, “12” as the variation pattern number, and as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, the loss area 57a and the first big hit area 57b are selected. Then, the process proceeds to the middle of the second big hit area 57c (slow) is selected (goes to the sign X9 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a special big hit, when the random number value is from “17” to “19”, “13” as the variation pattern number, and as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, the loss area 57a and the first big hit area 57b are selected. Over the middle of the second big hit area 57c (high speed) is selected (goes to the sign X9 in FIG. 4B). In the case where the winning is a special jackpot, when the random number value is “20”, “14” as the variation pattern number, and as the effect contents of the movable accessory 55, it exceeds the disengagement area 57 a and the first jackpot area 57 b. The process proceeds to the middle of the second big hit region 57c, but each is selected (proceeds to symbol X9 in FIG. 4B).

  Based on the variation pattern of the movable accessory 55 determined in this manner, the movable accessory 55 is displaced. In addition, a change pattern designation command indicating such a change pattern (displacement pattern) of the movable accessory 55 is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. As a result, an effect pattern to be described later is determined.

  As described above, since one of a plurality of types of displacement patterns for displacing the movable accessory is selected based on the result of determining whether or not it is a big hit, the plurality of types of displacement patterns are given diversity. Further, it is possible to further enhance the interest by performing a variety of movable objects. The main ROM 68 in which such a movable accessory variation pattern determination table is stored corresponds to an example of a displacement pattern storage means in which a plurality of types of displacement patterns for displacing the movable accessory 55 are stored.

[Direction pattern selection table]
An effect pattern selection table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the effect pattern selection table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The effect pattern selection table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for selecting the type of effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In this effect pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 7, winning such as whether or not a big hit, a variation pattern number, and an effect pattern are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, in the effect pattern selection table, when a winning pattern is lost and a change pattern designation command having a change pattern number “01” is received, a normal effect pattern (out of line) is displayed as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. ) Is selected. In the case where the winning pattern is lost, when a variation pattern designation command whose variation pattern number is “02” is received, a normal performance pattern (out of line) is selected as the performance pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning pattern is lost, when a variation pattern designation command whose variation pattern number is “03” is received, a normal performance pattern (out of line) is selected as the performance pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning pattern is lost, when a variation pattern designation command having a variation pattern number “04” is received, a normal performance pattern (out of line) is selected as the performance pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is lost, when the variation pattern designation command having the variation pattern number “05” is received, the reach effect pattern (out of focus) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is lost, when a variation pattern designation command having a variation pattern number “06” is received, a reach effect pattern (out of focus) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is lost, when a variation pattern designation command having a variation pattern number “07” is received, a reach effect pattern (out of focus) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. When the winning pattern is lost, when a changing pattern designation command having a changing pattern number of “08” is received, a super reach effect pattern (out of line) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. When the winning pattern is lost, when a changing pattern designation command having a changing pattern number of “09” is received, a super reach effect pattern (out of line) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. When the winning pattern is lost, when a changing pattern designation command having a changing pattern number of “0A” is received, a super reach effect pattern (out of line) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  If the winning pattern is a normal big hit and a changing pattern designation command with a changing pattern number of “0B” is received, a super reach effect pattern (usually a big hit) is selected as an effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when a fluctuation pattern designation command whose fluctuation pattern number is “0C” is received, a super reach production pattern (normal big hit) is selected as the production pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when a fluctuation pattern designation command whose fluctuation pattern number is “0D” is received, a super reach production pattern (normal big hit) is selected as the production pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when the fluctuation pattern designation command having the fluctuation pattern number “0E” is received, a super reach production pattern (normal big hit) is selected as the production pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is a normal big hit, when a fluctuation pattern designation command whose fluctuation pattern number is “0F” is received, a super reach production pattern (normal big hit) is selected as the production pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  When the winning pattern is a special big hit, when a fluctuation pattern designation command having a fluctuation pattern number “10” is received, a super reach production pattern (special big hit) is selected as the production pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. If the winning pattern is a special jackpot and a variation pattern designation command having a variation pattern number “11” is received, a super reach effect pattern (special jackpot) is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. If the winning pattern is a special jackpot and a variation pattern designation command having a variation pattern number “12” is received, the re-variable jackpot performance pattern is selected as the performance pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case where the winning is a special big hit, when the fluctuation pattern designation command having the fluctuation pattern number “13” is received, the re-variable big hit effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32. When the winning pattern is a special big hit, when a variation pattern designation command having a variation pattern number “14” is received, a premier character effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this way, since the effect image related to the game is displayed in the effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory, the effect by the movable accessory that can enhance the expectation to the big hit for any player. In addition to the above, by displaying the effect image with the effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory, the effect can be further enhanced and the interest can be improved. The main ROM 68 in which such an effect pattern selection table is stored corresponds to an example of an effect pattern storage unit in which an effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55 is stored. Further, there is no limitation on the corresponding relationship such as one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many in the variation pattern designation command and the effect pattern.

[Description of display screen]
An image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  The movable accessory 55 is displaced as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the movable accessory 55 is stopped and the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the displacement of the movable accessory 55 is executed. Then, on the condition that the movable accessory 55 that has been stopped and derived is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which it is stopped in the disengagement area 57a), it does not shift to the big hit gaming state, and the normal game The game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state on condition that the current gaming state such as the state is maintained and a specific display mode (for example, a mode where the game is stopped in the jackpot regions 57b and 57c) is obtained. .

  Further, in order to decorate the movable accessory 55 on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols is performed. Specifically, when the movable accessory 55 is derived, a decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. When the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, the decorative symbol variable display is also executed, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the same manner as the start of the displacement of the movable accessory 55. And before the movable accessory 55 is derived | led-out, as shown in FIG.8 (C), a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column after that. Then, at the timing when the movable accessory 55 is derived, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decoration symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the derived movable accessory 55. Specifically, when the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the disengagement region 57a, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the movable accessory 55 is a big hit. When stopped in the regions 57b and 57c, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). In other words, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 8D, a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the disengagement area 57a, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (E), the multi-row decorative symbol is a reach in which the decorative symbol in the left column and the decorative symbol in the right column are the same symbol, as shown in FIG. 8 (F). Is displayed (for example, an aspect in which three identical symbols are arranged), the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the big hit areas 57b and 57c, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8F, a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a special display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5” for each of the multiple symbol columns). , “7” and “9” are all derived and displayed), a special big hit (probable big hit) is made, and the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the second big hit area 57c, The game is shifted to a special jackpot gaming state in which the upper limit number of rounds is 15 rounds. On the other hand, non-special display modes (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” for each of a plurality of design columns) are displayed in a plurality of rows of decorative symbols. When one of them is in a state of being derived and displayed), the normal big hit is obtained, the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the first big hit area 57b, and the normal big hit gaming state in which the upper limit round number is two rounds is set. Will be migrated.

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 13 to 19 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 11) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the movable accessory 55, and the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, as these various commands, a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating a displacement result (derivation result, stop result) of the movable accessory 55, a variation pattern indicating a variation display pattern of the movable accessory 55 Includes specified commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. Then, the derivation result, the variation pattern (displacement pattern) of the movable accessory 55, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. That is, in the case of a big hit, since the result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is controlled to a specific display mode as a result of the displacement of the movable accessory 55, the main CPU 66 executing step S74 is As a result of the displacement, when the result of the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes a specific display mode (when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is satisfied), control for shifting to the big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player is performed. Will be done. The main CPU 66 executing step S74 is an example of a gaming state control unit. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “ Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the monitoring of the winning ball in the winning opening and when the monitoring time of the remaining winning ball in the winning opening has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the winning opening number (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become. That is, the main CPU 66 ends the big hit gaming state when the result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes as a result of the displacement of the movable accessory 55. Later, as a result of the displacement of the movable accessory 55, control is performed so that the result of variable display of the decorative symbol is shifted to a probability change state in which the result of variable display tends to be relatively relative to any one of a plurality of types of specific display modes. In the case of a non-special display mode among the specific display modes, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the result of displacement of the movable accessory 55 and the result of variable display of the decorative symbols are a plurality of types of specific display modes. Control to shift to a normal gaming state that is less likely to be relative to any of the above is performed. The main CPU 66 executing step S79 corresponds to an example of a special gaming state transition control unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that in this specific game end condition, there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area (so-called “puncture”) until a predetermined time elapses, or the maximum hit round maximum continuation number (upper limit round number, for example, In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is terminated on the condition that 2 or 15 rounds) are completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is improved as compared with the normal state. It becomes. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. Note that this jackpot determination random number value is extracted when a game ball wins the start opening 44. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big hit is relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start port 44 (an example of the start region) in the game region 15 of the game board 14. Will be performed. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit determination means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a big hit type determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether to make a normal jackpot or a special jackpot based on the jackpot symbol random value. Further, the main CPU 66 determines a region where the movable accessory 55 is stopped, such as the first big hit region 57b and the second big hit region 57c, based on the determination result, and indicates a region where the movable accessory 55 is stopped. Data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as a derived symbol designation command. Then, the main CPU 66 supplies data indicating a region where the movable accessory 55 is stopped to the movable accessory driving device 33. As a result, the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the determined area.

  Further, the data indicating the area where the movable accessory 55 is stopped is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, a derived decoration symbol to be derived and displayed is determined and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a derived symbol designation command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 decides to make a detachment, and based on the decision result, data indicating that the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the detachment area 57a is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as a derived symbol designation command. set. Then, the main CPU 66 supplies data indicating that the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the disengagement area 57 a to the movable accessory driving device 33. As a result, the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the disengagement region 57a.

  Further, the data indicating that the movable accessory 55 is stopped in the outlier area 57a is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. Supplied as As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, a derived decoration symbol to be derived and displayed is determined and is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 refers to the movable accessory variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 6), and based on the winning determined in steps S107 and S108 and the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter. Thus, the variation pattern is determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. That is, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of displacement patterns based on the result of the big hit determination. The main CPU 66 determines the displacement mode (particularly, the displacement display time) of the movable accessory 55 based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the movable accessory driving device 33. Accordingly, the movable accessory driving device 33 displaces the movable accessory 55 in a manner corresponding to the determined variation pattern. In other words, the main CPU 66 and the movable accessory driving device 33, based on the result of the big hit determination, suggests that the player loses the disadvantageous area 57a, and the big hit that is relatively advantageous to the player. That is, the movable accessory 55 is displaced to the first big hit area 57b or the second big hit area 57c.

  As described above, based on the result of the determination whether or not the game is a big hit, it is a losing region that suggests a loss that is relatively unfavorable to the player, or a big hit that is relatively advantageous to the player. Because the movable movable object that can be displaced to the big hit area suggesting that is displaced, it becomes possible to recognize whether or not it will be a big hit by observing the position of the movable bonus itself, and it is not affected by knowledge about the game For any player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by raising the sense of expectation for the big hit. Further, by providing diversity to a plurality of types of displacement patterns and producing a variety of movable actors, it is possible to further enhance interest. In addition, it can be clearly shown that it is usually a big hit or a special big hit. For this reason, regardless of the knowledge about the game, any player can improve the interest of the game by raising the expectation of a normal big hit or a special big hit. The main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a displacement pattern selection unit. The main CPU 66 and the movable accessory driving device 33 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a movable accessory control means.

  Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. That is, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 performs control to display an effect image related to the game in the liquid crystal display device 32 with an effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55, as will be described in detail later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation time table indicating the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, and sets a value indicating the fluctuation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on. In other words, the sub-control circuit main process is performed regardless of whether the power supply is intentionally shut off or unintentionally shut off (the state in which initial setting described later is performed or a predetermined return condition is satisfied and backup recovery is performed. This is a process that is started when the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is to be performed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub CPU 206 executes an initial setting process such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S <b> 221), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by "1", that is, increments (step). S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. As a result, in the display control process (see FIG. 19) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the sub control circuit 200, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, every 2 ms, etc.). This timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S241) and executes various timer update processes (step S242). The sub CPU 206 executes switch input processing (step S243). In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes various processes according to the player's operation. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S241 (step S244). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 15). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 receives various commands (for example, a demo display command, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 60.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 7) and executes a process of setting effect data corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect pattern selection table and determines an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command received in step S402. In this effect pattern selection table, the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern (displacement pattern) of the movable accessory 55 determined in the main control circuit 60 and the effect pattern are stored in association with each other. Therefore, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process selects an effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55 and sets the effect data indicating the effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the data to the display control circuit 250 and the like at a predetermined timing. Thus, the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250, and the like perform control to display an effect image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32 with an effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55.

  In this way, since the effect image related to the game is displayed in the effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory, the effect by the movable accessory that can enhance the expectation to the big hit for any player. In addition to the above, by displaying the effect image with the effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory, the effect can be further enhanced and the interest can be improved. The sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that execute this process correspond to an example of a display control unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S407. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S408.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for setting data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command received in step S402. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a derived decorative symbol (decorative symbol to be derived and displayed) corresponding to the derived symbol designation command. In this derived symbol designation command, since it is possible to recognize whether it is a loss, a normal jackpot or a special jackpot, the decorative symbol is determined based on the command. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the determined derived decoration symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the data to the display control circuit 250 and the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform control for deriving and displaying the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 has received another command, and sets effect control data corresponding to the other command. As a specific example, when receiving a demonstration display command, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the demonstration display command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the data to the display control circuit 250 and the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform control to display the demonstration display image on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the break-off area 57a and the big hit areas 57b and 57c (the first big hit area 57b and the second big hit area 57c) are linearly provided. The jackpot area (first jackpot area, second jackpot area) may be provided in a curved manner. Moreover, it is not necessary to arrange in such an order.

  Further, the movable accessory 55 is disposed so as to be displaceable in the horizontal direction with respect to the board surface of the game board 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable accessory 55 is perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 14. There is no problem even if it is arranged to be displaceable in another direction. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the displacement area 57a is displaced in one direction toward the first big hit area 57b and the second big hit area 57c, and the stop display (derived display) is performed, the off area 57a However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be displaced so as to go back and forth between the disengagement region 57a, the first big hit region 57b, and the second big hit region 57c. In addition, the movable accessory 55 may not be displaced from the reference position with a predetermined probability even if the movable accessory 55 is not necessarily displaced from the reference position every time a big hit determination is made. In other words, a displacement pattern (variation pattern) that does not displace the movable accessory 55 from the reference position may be in a plurality of types of displacement patterns.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the effect image related to the game is displayed with the effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect image does not correspond to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory 55. In addition, an effect image related to the game may be displayed. Of course, it is not necessary to display the effect image relating to the game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the movable accessory 55 is displaced to the outlier region, the first big hit region, and the second big hit region based on the determination result of whether or not the big hit including the normal big hit and the special big hit is made. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first jackpot area and the second jackpot area need not be distinguished. Of course, there is no need to distinguish between a normal jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous to the player and a special jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the big hit regions 57b and 57c are provided in the vicinity of the variable winning device area 59 provided with the big winning port 39 as a variable winning device. The big hit regions 57b and 57c may be provided in a region that is not close to the variable winning device region 59. Further, for example, it may not be provided in the game area, and may be provided outside the game area.

  Furthermore, in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect image is displayed in synchronization with the position of the movable accessory 55 in the display area in the depth direction (forward or backward) from the position of the movable accessory 55. Thus, for example, an effect related to the position of the movable accessory 55, such as an effect that prompts the displacement of the movable accessory 55, an effect that obstructs the displacement of the movable accessory 55, and the like may be executed.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 omits a plurality of obstacle nails and the like for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, the game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 20 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 20C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. The liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays an image with high transparency in the display area, but also performs variable display of decorative symbols, variable display of normal symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game.

  In the present embodiment, the game board and the display device are arranged in the depth direction, and the image on the display device is displayed so as to be visible to the player. The board may be provided with an opening, and the display device may be visible from the opening.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention is mainly based on a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll and a game ball passing through a start area in the game area of the game board. Based on the result determined by the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is advantageous to the game, the movable accessory that can be displaced, and the result determined by the jackpot determining means, the game is relatively unfavorable to the player. It is characterized by comprising a movable accessory control means for displacing the movable accessory in an outlier region that suggests that, or a big hit region that suggests that it is a big hit that is relatively advantageous to the player. However, the specific configuration of the game board, jackpot determining means, movable accessory, movable accessory control means, displacement pattern storage means, displacement pattern selection means, display means, display control means, variable winning device, etc. are appropriately changed in design Is possible

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various area | regions in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable accessory fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation pattern selection table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the reel in the pachinko game machine of one conventional embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Movable accessory drive device 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start-up port 55 Movable accessory 57a Displacement area 57b First big hit area 57c First Big hit area 59 Variable winning device area 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area in the gaming area of the game board;
A movable movable that can be displaced;
Based on the result determined by the jackpot determining means, the outlier region suggesting that the player loses relatively unfavorable, or the jackpot region indicating that the player wins relatively advantageous to the player A bullet ball game machine further comprising a movable accessory control means for displacing the movable accessory. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Displacement pattern storage means storing a plurality of types of displacement patterns for displacing the movable accessory;
A ball game comprising: a displacement pattern selection means for selecting one of the plurality of types of displacement patterns stored in the displacement pattern storage means based on a result determined by the jackpot determination means Machine. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Display means for displaying an effect image relating to the game;
Display control means for performing display control of the display means,
The display control means has a function of performing control to display an effect image related to a game on the display means with an effect pattern corresponding to the displacement pattern of the movable accessory by the movable accessory control means. Ball game machine. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The jackpot area includes a first jackpot area that suggests a normal jackpot that is relatively unfavorable to the player, and a second jackpot area that suggests a special jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player. And
The movable accessory control means has a function of displacing the movable accessory to the outlier area, the first big hit area, or the second big hit area based on the result determined by the big hit determining means. A bullet ball game machine characterized by having. In the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Provided in the game area, equipped with a variable winning device that makes it easy to accept a game ball on condition that a big hit
2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the big hit area is provided in the vicinity of the variable winning device area where the variable winning device is provided.

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