JP2008043375A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of appropriately guiding the shooting of game balls during a game and smoothly progressing the game in a multifunctional machine where the progress of the game is apt to be complicated. <P>SOLUTION: When acquiring information to be a time-shortened mode from a specific game control means 160, a notification means 138 executes a first notification indicating to shift to the time shortening mode using a performance display device 60 and arouses the player to change a state from a game ball shooting state aiming at an operation-start ball entering hole 24 to a game ball shooting state aiming at an operation ball entering hole 68. After the first notification, when the game ball passes the operation ball entering hole 68, the notification means 138 executes a second notification suggesting that the game ball shooting state is suited to the time-shortened mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to an improvement of a game guide function of a ball game machine.

  As a ball game machine, it is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state when a lottery is performed with the ball entering the starting entrance and the symbols that change according to the lottery result stop in a predetermined manner. The so-called type 1 pachinko game machine, which has traditionally shifted to special games, has become popular. In addition, as a model different from the first type pachinko game machine described above, when a game ball passes through a specific area in the big prize opening, the so-called second type pachinko, which shifts from a normal game state to a special game, is used. A model called an amusement machine has been popular as well.

Recently, there has been proposed a so-called multi-function bullet ball game machine in which a game of a first type pachinko machine and a type 2 pachinko game machine are combined (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the case of such a type of ball game machine, the player may use the jackpot as the first type pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “per type 1”) for gaming purposes, or the second type pachinko game machine. A big hit as a machine (hereinafter referred to as “per second type”) may be used for gaming purposes.
JP 2000-33141 A

  As described above, in the case of a multi-function machine including two types of game characteristics, the launch target position when launching a game ball is the same as when the function of the first type pachinko gaming machine is activated and the function of the second type pachinko gaming machine. There were many cases when it was the same when operating. In other words, the game effects are diversified only by the presence of a plurality of game characteristics. In such a case, depending on the design of the gaming machine, there is a possibility that even if two kinds of gaming machines are combined, the synergistic effect of gaming does not appear and the game becomes monotonous. In addition, since a plurality of game characteristics are combined, there is also a problem that a game method looks complicated for a game beginner. In addition, even a player who is used to a game may immerse himself in one game and inadvertently overlook that the game state has shifted to the other game.

  In this way, in the case of a multifunction machine, the player needs to accurately grasp what the current gaming state is. If the player cannot fully grasp the game state or cannot recognize the target position of the game ball suitable for the game state, it should have been obtained if the game ball was fired according to the fixed stone according to the game state There are cases where no prize balls can be obtained. As described above, the game can be improved by combining the games, but the game may be complicated. Some amusement halls explain how to play by attaching a manual for each model of pachinko machines, but this is not enough. In addition, it may be difficult to understand the actual launch target position of the game ball and the timing of hitting only by reading the manual. Furthermore, it is not preferable to refer to the above-mentioned manual while the game is in progress because it may cause the interest in the game to decline.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which the progress of a game tends to be complicated, and an appropriate bullet guide for a game ball can be provided during the game so that the game can proceed smoothly. It is to provide a ball game machine.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a first ball that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter. When the game ball enters a predetermined state triggered by the entrance into the mouth, the second entrance where the game ball can enter and the entrance into the first entrance, A variable entrance that allows the accepting state to change to a state advantageous to the player, and a gaming state in which the variable entrance accepts the game ball in a state advantageous to the player ends, and a predetermined specific game start condition is When established, a specific game control means for executing a specific game that is likely to change to a state more advantageous to the player than the normal state upon entering the second entrance, and a game to the player according to the game state And informing means for informing the ball launch guidance. When the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the informing means urges the player to change from the launching state of the game ball aiming at the first entrance to the launching state of the game ball aiming at the second entrance. After the notification, the second notification that suggests that the state of launch of the game ball is suitable for the specific game state is performed when the game ball passes through the second entrance.

  The bullet ball gaming machine in this aspect includes a gaming machine with specifications that require game balls to be sorted according to the gaming state. For example, a so-called gaming machine in which a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine and a second type pachinko gaming machine are mixed can be assumed. In addition, a gaming machine in which a plurality of so-called first-type pachinko gaming machines are mixed, a gaming machine in which a plurality of so-called second-type pachinko gaming machines are mixed, and the like can be included. Furthermore, how to hit the game ball until the acquisition of the special game, such as the model called the third kind pachinko game machine and the model called the general electric role, and how to hit the game ball after the start of the special game It can include models that may be different.

  In order to receive the benefits of the specific game, it is necessary to enter the second entrance after the transition to the specific game. Therefore, the notification means first performs the first notification in response to the transition to the specific game. The first notification is a notification that suggests changing the launch target of the game ball from the first entrance to the second entrance, for example, using a display device placed on the game board It is possible to notify the position of the second entrance to be entered with a specific message such as “Aim at the second entrance!”. Moreover, you may alert | report the place which should enter into a specific game by light-emitting the 2nd entrance itself and its circumference | surroundings. In addition, the position of the second entrance may be indirectly notified by causing an accessory around the second entrance to emit light or move it. In addition, it is also preferable to notify by voice.

  When entering the second entrance during the specific game, the notification means performs the second notification. The second notification is a so-called confirmation notification and suggests that the player's game method is suitable for the current game state. When the player receives the first notification and tries to change the launch target of the game ball from the first entrance to the second entrance, if a plurality of entrances are formed on the game board, You may not be sure that the entrance you are currently entering is really the second entrance. In such a case, it becomes possible for the player to be convinced that the player enters the second entrance by performing the second notification when the entrance to the second entrance is triggered, A sense of security can be given to the player. In particular, when a player is in an advantageous state like a specific game, the player's profit can be protected by guiding the progress of the game by notification. As a result, the gaming ability of the gaming machine is evaluated, which can contribute to improvement of the impression and reliability of the gaming machine. In the second notification, for example, a message indicating that the entrance to the second entrance is smoothly performed, such as “OK!” Or “Tone!” Is provided using the display device. Can be provided by voice. In addition, since a game-related notification is made, it is not necessary to refer to a game manual or the like, and it is easy for beginners to accept the game. In addition, this kind design can contribute to the acquisition and establishment of players in the game hall.

  Another aspect of the present invention is also a ball game machine. The ball game machine includes a game board in which a game area is formed, a first entrance provided at a predetermined position in the game area, into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball to the first entrance. First lottery means for executing the first lottery upon entering the ball, first display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery over a period, and a predetermined position in the game area The first variable pitching device capable of changing the accepting state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player, and a first operation condition that is a condition for executing the first special game advantageous to the player 1 operating condition holding means and when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, it is determined that the first operating condition is established, and the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device is changed to a state advantageous to the player A first special game executing means for executing the first special game, and a predetermined game area. A second entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, a second lottery means for executing the second lottery when the game ball enters the second entrance, and a second lottery The second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol according to the result, and provided at a predetermined position on the game board, and when the second symbol is stopped at the predetermined winning symbol, the game ball accepting state is determined for a predetermined period. A variable entrance opening that changes to a state advantageous to the player, a second variable entry device that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and that can change the reception state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player, and the player The second operation condition holding means for holding the second operation condition, which is a condition for executing the second special game advantageous to the game, and the second operation condition is established when the game ball enters the variable entrance And changing the acceptance state of the second variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player When the first stage in the second special game is executed and the game ball enters the specific area in the second variable pitching device in the first stage, the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is established. The second special game execution means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, and the first special game or the first 2 Specific game control means for executing a specific game in which the first operating condition and the second operating condition are more likely to be established than in the normal gaming state until the first symbol variation satisfies a predetermined end condition after the special game ends. And informing means for informing the player of the game ball launch guidance in accordance with the gaming state. When the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the informing means urges the player to change from a launching state of the game ball aiming at the first entrance to a launching state of the game ball aiming at the second entrance. After performing the first notification, a second notification is made that suggests that the launch state of the game ball is suitable for the specific game state when the game ball passes through the second entrance. To do.

  As a bullet ball game machine in this aspect, a game machine in which a so-called first-type pachinko game machine and a second-type pachinko game machine are mixed is assumed. In the variable entrance, the first variable entrance device, and the second variable entrance device, the disadvantageous state for the player may refer to a state where the entrance where the game ball should enter is closed or a narrow state, The state advantageous to the player may refer to a state where the entrance is open or a relatively wide state.

  First, according to such an aspect, it is possible to improve the technical intervention in a ball game machine by providing two variable ball entry devices, the first and the second variable ball entry devices, and separating the respective roles. . A player plays a game mainly for the purpose of shifting the game state to two types of special games, the first special game or the second special game. Hereinafter, when the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as “special game”. The first symbol may be a so-called special symbol, and the second symbol may be a so-called normal symbol. Further, the first entrance may be a so-called start entrance and the second entrance may be a so-called operation entrance.

  In the case of so-called compound gaming machines in which so-called first-class pachinko gaming machines and second-class pachinko gaming machines coexist, a player who is unfamiliar with the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine gives an impression that the game is complicated. There is a case. Further, even a game expert has a plurality of game characteristics, so he may be overlooked in a game and change the game state. In particular, if it is difficult to understand or overlooked that the game has changed to a specific game, there is a possibility that the profit that should have been received in the specific game cannot be received. Even in such a case, the notifying means performs the first notification in response to the transition to the specific game, and notifies the player that it is in a state to enter the second entrance. Furthermore, by performing the second notification when the player enters the second entrance during the specific game, the player can be confident that the player has successfully entered the second entrance. . By performing such notification, the player can be given a sense of security with respect to the game. In addition, since a game-related notification is made, it is not necessary to refer to a game manual or the like, and it is easy for beginners to accept the game. In addition, this kind design can contribute to the acquisition and establishment of players in the game hall.

  Yet another embodiment of the present invention is also a ball game machine. The ball game machine includes a game board in which a game area is formed, a first entrance provided at a predetermined position in the game area, into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball to the first entrance. First lottery means for executing the first lottery upon entering the ball, first display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery over a period, and a predetermined position in the game area , A variable pitching device capable of changing the acceptance state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player, and a first operation that holds a first operation condition that is a condition for executing the first special game advantageous to the player It is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the condition holding means and the first symbol is stopped at the predetermined symbol, and the acceptance state of the variable pitching device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. A first special game executing means for executing one special game and a predetermined position in the game area; And a second lottery that allows a game ball to enter, a second lottery means for executing the second lottery when the game ball enters the second entrance, and a result of the second lottery And a second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol, and provided at a predetermined position on the game board. When the second symbol is stopped at the predetermined winning symbol, the game ball accepting state is given to the player for a predetermined period. A variable entrance that changes to an advantageous state, a second operating condition holding means that holds a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is advantageous to the player, and a game at the variable entrance When the ball enters the ball, it is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied, and the first stage in the second special game is executed by changing the acceptance state of the variable ball entry device to a state advantageous to the player, When a game ball enters a specific area in the variable pitching device in the first stage, the second special game The second special game that executes the second stage in the second special game by determining that the condition for shifting to the second stage is satisfied and changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device again to a state advantageous to the player Execution means, and notification means for notifying the player of the game ball launch guidance according to the gaming state. When the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the informing means urges the player to change from a launching state of the game ball aiming at the first entrance to a launching state of the game ball aiming at the second entrance. After performing the first notification, a second notification is made that suggests that the launch state of the game ball is suitable for the specific game state when the game ball passes through the second entrance. To do.

  As a bullet ball game machine in this aspect, a game machine in which a so-called first type pachinko game machine and a second type pachinko game machine are mixed is mainly assumed. When the notification means performs the first notification, it is possible to notify that the game has shifted to the specific game, and it is possible to notify that the game ball is to enter the second entrance. In addition, by performing the second notification, it is possible to notify the player that the change from the first entrance to the second entrance of the target position of the game ball is in accordance with the gaming state. Can give you a sense of security. In addition, since a game-related notification is made, it is not necessary to refer to a game manual or the like, and it is easy for beginners to accept the game. In addition, this kind design can contribute to the acquisition and establishment of players in the game hall. Moreover, by realizing two types of special games with one variable pitching device, there is an advantage that the occupied space in the game area can be easily reduced as compared with the case where two variable pitching devices are provided. In addition, there is a merit that it contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost.

  The notifying means notifies at least one of the notification state of the first notification or the notification mode of the second notification when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the second entrance after the second notification. It may be changed to a mode in which is suppressed. If the first notification is provided a plurality of times to the player who has recognized by the first notification that the game has shifted to the specific game or should enter the second entrance during the specific game, it should be a game guide. May be annoying. Similarly, if a player who understands that a specific game is in progress and has already adjusted the launch of the game ball so as to enter the second entrance is provided with a second notification multiple times, The notification that should be given may be felt annoying. Therefore, when the number of game balls entering the second entrance is more than a predetermined number, for example, three during the specific game, the notification means assumes that the player correctly understands the change in the game state. Is changed to a modest expression. The reason why a predetermined number or more of game balls have passed through the second entrance is to prevent the notice from becoming inconspicuous if the game balls accidentally enter the second entrance. It is. For example, when the display device visually indicates the content of the notification, the notification of the mode with a reduced degree of attention is made by changing the hue of characters or characters constituting the display so as to be close to the background, or by coloring the characters or characters. This can be done by reducing the degree or brightness. Moreover, the number of characters constituting the notification message can be reduced to simplify the contents, the character size or character size can be reduced, or the message can be moved to the corner of the display device. Further, when the notification is made by voice, the degree of attention can be suppressed by reducing the number of words constituting the message to simplify the contents or reducing the volume. According to this aspect, after it can be considered that the player has recognized the notification, the notification is gradually made inconspicuous, and a sense of discomfort due to repeated notification can be suppressed.

  The notification means may be changed to a mode in which the attention level of notification performed every time the game ball passes through the second entrance is suppressed in a stepwise manner. For example, in the case of visually indicating the notification content on the display device, the notification in a mode in which the attention level of the notification to be performed is gradually reduced is changed so that the color of characters or characters constituting the display gradually approaches the background. Or by gradually decreasing the saturation and brightness of characters and characters. Also, it can be implemented by gradually reducing the number of characters constituting the message to simplify the contents, gradually reducing the character size or character size, or gradually moving the message to the corner of the display device. . In the case of informing by voice, the degree of attention can be suppressed by gradually reducing the number of words constituting the message to simplify the contents or gradually decreasing the volume. According to this aspect, it is possible to suppress troublesomeness due to repeated notifications while presenting notifications to the player. Note that the first notification and the second notification can suppress the degree of attention step by step even if the substantial contents of the notification are made the same and the expressions are sequentially changed. For example, in the case of the first notification, if the first notification is “Right-handed and aim at the second entrance!”, The second notification will be accompanied by an arrow pointing to the second entrance. "This is it!" Also, in the case of the second notification, if “OK! OK! Tone” is notified for the first time, “Good” is simply notified in the second notification. In this way, by changing the expression of the notification, even when the notification is repeatedly performed, it is possible to avoid that the notification becomes bothersome or uncomfortable. In addition, it is possible to have a game that makes a new message expect.

  In addition, in accordance with any combination of the above components, the components and expressions of the present invention are mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. Is also effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, in a multi-function machine in which the progress of the game tends to be complicated, it is possible to appropriately guide the launch of the game ball during the game, so that a game with a sense of security can be smoothly advanced. .

  First, after outline of the pachinko gaming machine shown as the present embodiment, its specific configuration will be described.

[Outline]
The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment provides a special game that is more advantageous to the player than usual in a plurality of forms. That is, as the first special game, a game corresponding to the special game in the conventional type 1 pachinko game machine is provided, and as the second special game, the game corresponding to the conventional special game in the type 2 pachinko game machine. I will provide a.

  In the conventional game of the first type pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as the first game), when the game ball enters the start entrance, the special symbol variation display is started. In addition, the effect image is displayed as a moving image in conjunction with the special symbol variation display. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner after the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect image is also stopped and displayed as an image showing the winning, and the first special game is started. In the first special game (also referred to as the first type), the normally closed first variable pitching device changes to an open state for a predetermined period, and allows continuous gaming balls to be entered. As a result, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  In the conventional type 2 pachinko machine game (hereinafter referred to as “second game”), when a game ball enters a normal electric role entrance, the second grand prize opening is temporarily opened, and the second special A game is started. However, the ordinary electric role entrance is configured to be openable and closable, and the game ball only enters the normal electric role entrance when expanded. After the start of the second special game, if the game ball enters a specific area in the second grand prize winning opening, the second special game can be continued for a long time. Similarly to the first special game, the second special game (also referred to as the second type) changes the normally closed first variable pitching device to the open state for a predetermined period, and allows continuous game balls to enter. To do. As a result, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  The player selects which of the two types of “big hit” per type 1 or type 2 should be the game purpose, and hits the game ball according to the game purpose.

  The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment shifts to a specific game called so-called time reduction on condition that the first special game or the second special game is completed. The short time continues after the special game ends until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “the number of continuations”). During this time, the regular symbol change indicating whether or not to expand the normal electronic entrance (sometimes referred to as the variable entrance) will be completed in a short time. Mouth is easier to spread. For this reason, the second type is likely to occur in a short time. On the other hand, in a normal game that is not short-time, the normal symbol variation period is relatively longer than that during short-time, so that the normal electronic service entrance is hardly expanded. For this reason, first, the game method in which the game ball is inserted into the starting entrance, the first type is generated, the time is shifted, and the second type is aimed at. It becomes a game standard. If the player makes a short transition after the second special game, the player can expect the second type again. In this way, the gameability that can be executed alternately and alternately between the short time and the second type with the first type as a trigger is a game characteristic unique to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment.

  However, forcing the player to play a game as a fixed stone is not preferable from the viewpoint of securing the degree of freedom of the game. If the specification is such that the second type can be generated only during a short period of time, the player may feel that the degree of freedom of the game has been lost. Therefore, the ball game machine according to the present embodiment is designed so that the game ball can enter the normal electric service entrance and the second grand prize opening can be expanded even when the time is not short. The possibility of sudden occurrence of the second species without passing through time is temporarily secured.

  In this way, a game in which the first type and the second type are generated substantially through the first type and the short time while ensuring the degree of freedom that both the first game and the second game can always be selected. It balances the clarity of progress. If the second type suddenly occurs without passing the time, it can be determined that the game is out of the fixed stone and the time is not given after the second special game is finished.

  By the way, in the case of the above-mentioned design, there is a possibility that a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance and a second type hit occurs during the special symbol variation display period. After the second special game is started due to the occurrence of the second type, if the special symbol that has been displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in the hit mode, the first special game is also started during the second special game. It will be. When the special game is started, it is considered that the player's interest shifts to winning a prize ball from the special game. However, if two types of special games are executed in parallel, the player's interest may be distracted because it is necessary to pay attention to the two types of special games at the same time. For that purpose, it is necessary to control so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment temporarily stops the progress of the special symbol variation display when the game ball enters the normal electric role entrance during the special symbol variation display. And after a 2nd special game is complete | finished, a variable display is restarted from the continuation. In this way, control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped during the second special game and the first special game is not started during the execution of the second special game.

[Example]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine 10.

  With reference to the figure, first, after describing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the contents of the game will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, a speaker 18, and a launch handle 17.

  The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

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

  A game area 52 defined by an outer rail 54 and an inner rail 56 is formed in the game board 50. The game area 52 includes an outlet 58, a first type starting prize opening (hereinafter referred to as “starting entry entrance”, “first entry entrance” in the claims) 24, a normal electric service entry entrance 26, A big winning opening 28, a second big winning opening 30, and a normal symbol operating gate (hereinafter referred to as "acting entering entrance", in the claims, "second entering entrance") 68 are provided. In the game area 52, a plurality of mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill (not shown) are installed.

  The starting entrance 24 is provided with an entrance detection device 32 that detects entrance of a game ball. The operation entrance 68 includes a entrance detection device 38 that detects entrance of a game ball. The ordinary electronic combination entrance 26 includes an entrance detection device 34 that detects entrance of a game ball. Further, the ordinary electric role entrance 26 includes an ordinary electric accessory that widens the entrance of the entrance and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory. The first grand prize opening 28 includes a ball entry detection device 78 that detects the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 82 that opens and closes the first grand prize opening 28. The second grand prize opening 30 includes a ball detection device 81 that detects the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 80 that opens and closes the blades of the second big prize opening 30.

  The ordinary electric combination entrance 26 changes the state of accepting a game ball between a state unfavorable to the player and an advantageous state by opening and closing the normal electric combination. Specifically, the ordinary electric winning entrance 26 functions as a variable entrance that can be changed to an open state and a closed state in accordance with the drive control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76. The normal electric role entrance 26 is provided immediately below the start entrance 24. When the ordinary electric accessory is in the closed state, the entrance of the ordinary electric role entrance 26 is shielded by the start entrance 24, and the game ball does not fall into the ordinary entrance hall 26. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, the game ball can drop into the ordinary electric accessory entrance 26 from the lateral direction of the ordinary electric accessory.

  The opening time per opening of the ordinary electronic service entrance 26 is open only for a predetermined short period when the opening time is not short. Therefore, when the time is not short, there is a low possibility that the game ball will fall into the ordinary electric role entrance 26. On the other hand, since the opening period per opening of the ordinary electric service entrance hole 26 is set longer than when the time is shorter, the game ball can easily fall into the ordinary electric service entrance 26. The opening time at this time may be set to about 3 seconds, for example, and the opening may be performed a plurality of times. Note that whether or not to shift to a shorter time and the number of continuations of the shorter time may be determined by a time-slot lottery that will be described in detail later, or the number of continuations of the shorter time may be fixed to a predetermined number.

  The state of the first grand prize winning opening 28 changes between a state in which a game ball is accepted and a state in which the player is unfavorable. Specifically, the first big winning opening 28 functions as a first variable pitching device capable of changing the state between the open state and the closed state in accordance with the drive control of the big winning opening solenoid 82. The first big winning opening 28 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened during the special game, and is provided above the out opening 58. When the first grand prize opening 28 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 28 and can enter the ball only when it is in the open state.

  The state of the second grand prize opening 30 is also changed between a state where the game ball is received and a state where it is unfavorable to the player. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 30 functions as a second variable pitching apparatus capable of changing the state between an open state and a closed state in accordance with drive control of the big prize opening solenoid 80. The second grand prize opening 30 is opened when a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance 26. When the second big prize opening 30 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 30 and can enter the ball only when it is in the open state. The opening of the second big prize opening 30 can be set to 1.5 seconds, for example.

  The accessory 64 provided substantially at the center of the game board 50 includes an effect display device 60, a special symbol display device 61, a normal symbol display device 205, a special symbol variation holding lamp 20, and a normal symbol variation holding lamp 21. The guide rail 31 and the V winning rotator 62 are provided. The special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol 202 while fluctuating (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol variation” or “variable display”). The normal symbol display device 205 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60 and displays the normal symbol while changing the normal symbol.

  The special symbol 202 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as the first lottery or the special symbol lottery) performed when the game ball enters the starting entrance 24. It has a role to indicate whether or not to generate. That is, when a game ball enters the start entrance 24, the special symbol 202 is displayed in a variable manner, and the result of the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed after the scheduled variation time determined prior to the display has elapsed. If it is a win, the first special game is started.

  In addition, when the special symbol lottery is won, a short-time lottery is also executed, and whether or not to shift to the short-time after the end of the first special game and the number of continuations are determined. When the short-time lottery is won, the special symbol display device 61 may display that the special symbol 202 is scheduled to shift to a short time when the fluctuation of the special symbol 202 is stopped and the number of continuations thereof.

  For example, the special symbol display device 61 is a display means constituted by LEDs. The special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed, for example, with a numeral “x” or “0 to 5”. When the special symbol lottery is off, “x” is displayed, and when winning, one of the numbers “0 to 5” is stopped. When the short-time lottery is off, “0” is displayed, and when winning, one of “1-5” is stopped and displayed. When the short-time lottery is won, for example, any one of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 is selected with a probability of 20 percent. The special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed as “1” when the number of continuations is 10 times, “2” when it is 20 times,..., “5” when it is 50 times. The number of continuations can be arbitrarily set, for example, up to 100 times. As described above, the special symbol 202 indicates whether or not to shift to the short time, and the number of continuations thereof, together with the result of the special symbol lottery. When the short-time lottery is won, the short time draw will be made after the special game is over. In addition, since the shift to time reduction greatly affects whether or not to shift per second type, it is possible to make the specification to always shift to time after the first special game. In this case, the number of continuations may be determined according to the stop pattern of the special symbol 202. Moreover, in all the special symbols 202, it is good also as a predetermined continuation number of times, for example, 6 times.

  The effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image. The effect image 200 includes a decorative symbol 201 that is variably displayed in conjunction with the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202 in order to visually produce the result of the special symbol lottery. The effect display device 60 displays, as the effect image 200, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of symbol variation imitating a slot machine game on the screen. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by a mechanical rotating device such as a drum or other display means such as an LED. In addition, the effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image in an effect (hereinafter referred to as “special effect”) for arousing a player's expectation for winning a prize ball in the first special game or the second special game. Display. The effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image as the entrance effect. In the case of FIG. 1, the decoration symbol 201 is displayed using a relatively large display area in the effect image 200. However, when using a moving image or the like for the effect, a special message is displayed, or the like. May prioritize the display of the video or message. In this case, the decorative design 201 can be displayed in a small area such as the upper left of the effect image 200.

  Since the special symbol 202 does not need to have a role of production, in this embodiment, the special symbol 202 is displayed in an inconspicuous size on the special symbol display device 61 below the production display device 60. When having a special role, the special symbol 202 may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the effect display device 60.

  When the game ball enters the operation entrance 68, the normal symbol lottery is executed. The result of the normal symbol lottery is indicated by a normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 205. The normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 205 are represented by “o” and “x” marks, and are variably displayed by being lit alternately.

  The special symbol variation holding lamp 20 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of reserved balls of variation of the special symbol 202 according to the number of lights. The number of reserved balls is a lottery random number (hereinafter referred to as “special figure lottery value”) acquired as a lottery value when a game ball drops into the starting entrance 24 while the special symbol 202 is changing or during execution of a special game. And the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to the variable display of the special symbol 202. In other words, it is the number of special symbol lotteries that are reserved for execution in the future.

  On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation holding lamp 21 is composed of one lamp, and when it is turned on, it indicates that there is a normal symbol variation holding ball. This reserved ball is a lottery random number (hereinafter also referred to as a “general drawing lottery value”) that is acquired as a lottery value when a game ball falls into the operation entrance 68 during the variation of the normal symbol. This indicates that there is a ball that has not yet been changed. In other words, it is the number of normal symbol lotteries that are reserved for execution in the future. In this embodiment, the reason for setting the normal symbol holding lamp 21 to one will be described later. However, by appropriately adjusting the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the time is not short, the normal symbol variation A plurality of holding lamps 21 can be provided in the same manner as the holding lamps 20 for changing special symbols.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to how it hits while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball is dropped into each of the winning entrances such as the starting entrance 24, the ordinary electric entrance entrance 26, the second grand prize entrance 30, the first major prize entrance 28, etc., the prize ball according to the type of the prize entrance Is delivered to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning opening such as the starting entrance 24 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out slot 58 is processed as an out ball.

  Note that each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes, and in the present application, “entry ball” has a concept including “falling”, “winning”, and “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the starting entrance 24, a special drawing lottery value is acquired. As the special symbol lottery, the special symbol lottery value is determined to be a success / failure, and the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200 are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and the effect display device 60 in order to show the result of the lottery. When the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 201 and the special symbol 202 in the effect image 200 is a mode indicating winning, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 28 is started, and the first special game is started. When the special symbol 202 is stopped in a winning manner, the effect image 200 simulating a slot machine game has a display manner in which the three decorative symbols 201 are matched. The player visually recognizes the occurrence of the first type according to the display mode of the decorative pattern 201. In addition, the effect image 200 may also indicate whether or not the transition to time reduction is possible and how many times it continues.

  When shifting to the first special game, the first grand prize opening 28 is temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. The first special game is composed of one or more unit games. The number of unit games of the first special game in this embodiment is 15 times. Since one opening / closing operation is performed in one unit game, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated by the number of unit games.

  When the game ball enters the operation entrance 68, the usual lottery value is acquired. As a normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol lottery value is determined to be correct. In the case of the present embodiment, the normal symbol lottery is executed with a predetermined hit probability regardless of whether the time is short or not. However, the average fluctuation time from the start of change to the stop of the normal symbol is much longer than that in the case of a short time, for example, set to 120 seconds. On the other hand, the time is set to 8 seconds, for example. By making the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the time is not shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the time is shorter, the number of hits per hour of the normal symbol when not shorter can be reduced. That is, it is possible to control the substantial success / failure probability in terms of control without changing the normal symbol lottery success / failure probability in cases where the time is not short and short. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 205 in the form of the variation of the normal symbol. The normal symbol stop symbol indicates the result of the normal symbol lottery. If it is an aspect that shows a winning, the ordinary electric role entrance 26 is opened.

  The time for changing the special symbol 202 and the normal symbol is shortened in the time reduction compared to the time not in the time reduction. In addition, the opening time of the ordinary electric role entrance 26 becomes longer. For this reason, the game ball is much easier to drop into the normal electric service entrance 26 when the time is shorter than when the time is not shorter.

  When the game ball falls into the normal electric role entrance 26, the second big prize opening 30 is opened. Thereby, it shifts to the second special game. The state in which the second big prize opening 30 is opened in the second special game is called the first stage of the second special game.

  The second big prize opening 30 is provided with a specific area 22 and an outflow area 66. The game ball that has entered the accessory 64 from the second big prize opening 30 is guided by the guide rail 31 toward the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. On the path of the guide rail 31, a ball detection device 81 is provided. The ball entry detection device 81 is a device for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 30. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 30 rolls on the guide rail 31 for a while and is detected by the ball detection device 81. The guide rail 31 is preferably formed of, for example, a transparent or translucent member, and it is desirable not to disturb the display of the effect display device 60 behind. As will be described later, for example, the V winning rotator 62 rotates at a low speed around a rotary shaft in which a disc-shaped rotator formed with seven entrances faces in the vertical direction of the game board 50. One of the plurality of entrances is marked with a V zone. When a game ball enters the entrance with the V zone mark, it enters the specific area 22 with a probability of 100%, the second stage of the second special game is executed, and continues for a predetermined number of times. The game begins. In addition, when a game ball enters the entrance not marked with the V zone, the game ball enters the outflow area 66. In the case of FIG. 1, the specific region 22 and the outflow region 66 are formed below the V winning rotator 62, but the specific region 22 and the outflow region 66 are integrated into a part of the structure constituting the V winning rotator 62. It may be formed automatically.

  The entrance to the specific area 22 is detected by the entrance detection device 36, and the entrance to the outflow area 66 is detected by the outflow detection device 37. The entrance detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 are collectively referred to as a discharge detection device 35. The entrance detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 count the game balls that enter the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66, respectively. When the sum of the number of balls entered into each area coincides with the number of balls counted by the ball detection device 81, all the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 30 are identified areas 22 or outflow areas 66. Is determined to have entered the ball.

  The game ball entering the specific area 22 inside the accessory 64 is a continuation condition for shifting from the first stage to the second stage of the second special game. When the continuation condition is satisfied, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games as in the first special game. The second special game is also composed of 15 unit games. The first stage of the second special game corresponds to the first unit game, and the second stage corresponds to the second and subsequent unit games. When the second stage is entered, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games. That is, the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the first special game is 15 times, whereas the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second stage of the second special game is 14.

  After the first special game is completed, the time is shifted to a shorter time, and when the second special game continuation condition is satisfied during the shorter time, the time is shifted again after the second special game is completed. In this case, the number of continuations is always set to a predetermined number, for example, six. In addition, when the continuation condition is satisfied, the time-short lottery may be executed to determine whether or not the shift to the time reduction is possible and the number of continuations.

  Note that in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the modified example, the same first big prize opening 28 is used as the second big game by using the same first big prize opening 28 as the variable pitching device in the first special game and the second special game. It may also serve as the winning opening 30. On the contrary, the second grand prize opening 30 may also function as the first big prize opening 28. Thereby, the operation control of the special game can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, the space of the game area 52 can be used effectively.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine.

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

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a starting entrance 24, an operating entrance 68, a normal electric entrance entrance 26, a first grand prize opening 28, a second major prize opening 30, and an effect display device 60. The special symbol display device 61, the speaker 18, the special symbol change hold lamp 20, the normal symbol change hold lamp 21, the normal symbol display device 205, and the payout unit 43 are electrically connected to each other, and various controls are performed. Enables signal transmission and reception. The game control device 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared between a main board 41 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 49 that controls design effects and the like.

  The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The game control device 100 includes a ball entry determination unit 102 that determines whether or not each ball entrance has entered, a first lottery unit 106 that executes a special symbol lottery based on the game ball entering the start ball entrance 24, The second lottery means 108 for executing the normal symbol lottery based on the game ball entering the entrance slot 68, the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the special symbol 202 and the effect pattern indicating the moving image reproduction process of the effect image 200 are held. The pattern storage means 112, the winning storage means 114 for storing the entrance ball to the starting entrance gate 24 or the operation entrance entrance 68 during the variable display within the upper limit number as a holding ball, the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200 are stopped symbols. , Symbol determining means 120 for determining the variation pattern and effect pattern, display control means 130 for controlling the display of symbol variation, illumination, etc., special game control means 1 for controlling the special game 0, a ball counting means 152 that counts the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 30, a specific game control means 160 that controls the time lottery and the short time, and the normal electric role entrance 26, the first grand prize Opening / closing control means 162 for controlling the opening / closing of the mouth 28 and the second big prize opening 30 is provided.

  The entrance detection device 32 is a sensor provided at the start entrance 24, detects the entrance of a game ball into the start entrance 24, and generates start winning information indicating the entrance. The ball entry determining unit 102 determines that the game ball has entered the start ball entrance 24 when the start winning information is received. When it is determined that a ball has entered the starting ball slot 24, the first lottery means 106 checks whether or not the number of held balls has reached the upper limit. When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit, the first lottery means 106 acquires the special drawing lottery value for the start prize at the timing when the pitch determination means 102 receives the start prize information.

  The first lottery means 106 may generate a special drawing lottery value as a random number by a mathematical method, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number of the special drawing lottery value. A random number as a special drawing lottery value is generated in the range of “0 to 65535”. The first lottery means 106 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful based on the acquired special symbol lottery value. The first lottery means 106 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful depending on whether or not the acquired special figure lottery value is within a range to be won, for example, “0 to 255”.

  The entrance detection device 38 is a sensor provided at the operation entrance 68, detects the entrance of a game ball into the operation entrance 68, and generates operation entrance information indicating the entrance. The entrance determination means 102 determines that the game ball has entered the operation entrance 68 when the operation entrance information is received. When it is determined that the ball enters the working ball opening 68, the second lottery means 108 checks whether the number of held balls has reached the upper limit. In the case of the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of reserved balls based on the ball entering the working ball entrance 68 is one, the presence or absence of the reserved ball is determined. When there is no number of balls to be held, the second lottery means 108 obtains the normal lottery value for the operational winning at the timing when the incoming ball judging means 102 receives the operational ballistic information. In addition, the operation entry information is also provided from the entrance detection device 34 to the informing means 138, and when the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68, a second notification of an informing process, which will be described later, is made as necessary. Executed. In this way, the notification is performed when the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68, so that the notification accuracy can be improved.

  The second lottery means 108 may generate a normal lottery value as a random number by a mathematical method, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number of a normal lottery value. The second lottery means 108 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful based on the acquired ordinary drawing lottery value. The normal symbol lottery is executed with a probability of winning in a normal state. The second lottery means 108 stores a success / failure table that defines a range that should be the winning lottery value. In addition to this, the entry determination means 102 also determines the entry into the first grand prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 30, the entry into the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66 in the second big prize opening 30, and the like. To do.

  The winning storage means 114 includes first storage means 116 and second storage means 118. The first storage means 116 is the upper limit number of special figure lottery values corresponding to the entry when the game ball enters the start entrance 24 during the variation display of the special symbol 202 or the execution of the special game. Store up to 4 balls as reserved balls. When the game ball enters the operation entrance 68 during the normal symbol variation display, the second storage means 118 stores, as a reserved ball, up to the maximum number of one lottery value corresponding to the entered ball. To do.

  The symbol determination unit 120 includes a special symbol determination unit 122, an effect image determination unit 124, and a normal symbol determination unit 128. The special symbol determining unit 122 and the normal symbol determining unit 128 are functions realized by the main board 41. The effect image determination means 124 is a function realized by the sub board 49. A part of the function of the pattern storage unit 112 is realized on the main board 41, and the remaining functions are realized on the sub board 49.

  The special symbol determining means 122 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the special symbol 202 according to the result of the special symbol lottery and the result of the first short time lottery. The scheduled variation time of the special symbol 202 is specified by the variation pattern. The effect image determination means 124 determines the effect pattern of the effect image 200 according to the lottery result by the first lottery means 106, the stop symbol of the special symbol 202, the variation pattern of the special symbol 202, and the like. In addition, the effect image 200 to be stopped and displayed at the end of the moving image display is selected as a stop symbol. The pattern storage unit 112 holds a plurality of types of variation patterns and effect patterns. In the present embodiment, the function of storing the variation pattern is realized on the main board 41, and the function of storing the effect pattern is realized on the sub board 49.

  When executing the effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol 202, the effect image determining unit 124 selects an effect pattern having the same duration as the scheduled variation time of the special symbol 202 as the effect time. For this reason, the change display of the special symbol 202 and the moving image display of the effect image 200 are interlocked. The special symbol determining means 122 selects a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation time of the special symbol 202 is substantially shortened during the time reduction.

  The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation, and plays a role of indicating to the player whether or not the lottery is successful. In the production pattern, the pattern when displaying a normal out symbol, the pattern when displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and the case of displaying a big hit through a reach state Pattern is included. The symbol variation of the special symbol 202 based on each variation pattern is stopped when the variation time defined as the end condition has elapsed, and a stop symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed. The effect image determination means 124 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 201 included in the effect image 200 in a jackpot manner in which three identical numbers are aligned in the case of a jackpot.

  In addition to this, the pattern storage unit 112 also holds special effects, entrance effects, effects patterns used in notification processing described later, and the like. The effect display control means 136 selects an effect pattern for these special effects, entrance effects, and notification processing from the pattern storage means 112, and executes each effect as necessary.

  The normal symbol determination means 128 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit mode, the opening / closing control means 162 expands the normal electric combination of the normal electric combination entrance 26 which is a variable entrance.

  The display control unit 130 includes a first display control unit 132, a second display control unit 134, and an effect display control unit 136. Each function of the first display control means 132 and the second display control means 134 is realized mainly on the main board 41, and the function of the effect display control means 136 is mainly realized on the sub board 49. The display control means 130 also controls lamp displays such as game effect lamps and hold lamps 20 and 21.

  The first display control means 132 displays the determined stop symbol last after variably displaying the special symbol 202. The first display control means 132 also controls display of the determination symbol. The first display control means 132 notifies the effect display control means 136 of the sub-board 49 when starting the variable display of the special symbol 202. After receiving the notification, the effect display control means 136 causes the effect display device 60 to display the effect image 200 as a moving image.

  The second display control unit 134 displays the determined stop symbol last after the normal symbol is variably displayed. The second display control means 134 stops the fluctuation after a predetermined fluctuation time, for example, 120 seconds has elapsed when the time is not short, and stops the fluctuation after a shorter time, for example, 8 seconds has elapsed during the time reduction. .

  When the notifying unit 138 acquires information indicating that the specific game is being performed (during time reduction) from the specific game control unit 160, the notification unit 138 performs the first notification. In addition, when the notification unit 138 acquires passing information indicating that the game ball has passed through the operation entrance 68 from the entrance detection device 38 in a short time, the notification unit 138 performs second notification.

  The first notification is a notification indicating that the gaming state is in a short time and that the way to hit the game ball should be changed. Specifically, this is a notification for instructing the player to change from the state of launching the game ball aiming at the starting entrance 24 to the state of launching the game ball aiming at the operating entrance 68. The first notification uses the effect display device 60 arranged on the game board 50 to indicate the action entrance 68 to be entered with a specific message such as “Time is short! Aim for the action entry!”. The position can be notified. Alternatively, the operating entrance 68 itself and its surroundings may be illuminated to notify the place where the entry should be made in a short time. In addition, when an accessory such as a character is present around the operation entrance 68, the position of the operation entrance 68 may be indirectly notified by causing the accessory to emit light or move. In addition, it is also preferable to notify by voice using the speaker 18. It should be noted that the first notification may be performed only once for the first time after shifting to a shorter time, or may be performed a plurality of times every predetermined time during the shorter time.

  The second notification is a notification that suggests that the launch state of the game ball is suitable for a short time when the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68 after the first notification is performed. Specifically, in the same manner as in the first notification, the effect display device 60 indicates a message indicating that the entry into the operation entrance 68 is smoothly performed, such as “OK!” Or “That!”. Or using the speaker 18. The second notification may be performed only once when the game ball passes through the working entrance 68 for the first time during the time, or whenever the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68 for the first time. You may make it do. The notification pattern used for the first notification and the second notification can be held in the pattern storage unit 112.

  As described above, the notification means 138 according to the present embodiment is in a state in which the game state should be entered into the operation entrance 68 while notifying that the gaming state has shifted to a shorter time by performing the first notification. Inform you. In addition, by performing the second notification, it is notified that the changed launch target position of the game ball is in accordance with the game in the short time. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misses the profits due to the shortening of time, and to give a sense of security that the game is progressing along a fixed stone. In addition, since the notification by the notification means 138 is performed, it is not necessary to refer to a game manual or the like, and it is easy for beginners to accept the game. In addition, this kind design can contribute to the acquisition and establishment of players in the game hall.

  The condition holding means 142 included in the special game control means 140 holds a first operation condition that is a condition for executing the first special game and a second operation condition that is a condition for executing the second special game. . The first operating condition is defined as a condition that the special symbol 202 is stopped in a hit state. The second operating condition is defined as a condition that the game ball falls into the ordinary electric role entrance 26. The condition determining means 144 monitors the gaming situation and determines whether the first operating condition and the second operating condition are successful. Based on the determination result, the condition determination unit 144 sets on / off a flag for instructing the start or end of each special game.

  The first special game execution means 146 executes the first special game. The second special game execution means 148 executes the second special game. The operation avoiding means 150 avoids the establishment of the other operation condition when either one of the first operation condition and the second operation condition is satisfied. In other words, exclusive control is performed so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. The second special game is divided into two stages, a first stage and a second stage. Satisfaction of the second operation condition indicates that the continuation condition for the first stage of the second special game is established, and the second operation condition is established as long as the second special game continues through the first stage and the second stage. Yes. While the second operating condition is being established and the first stage or the second stage of the second special game is being executed, the establishment of the first operating condition is avoided. On the other hand, while the first operating condition is established, the establishment of the second operating condition is avoided, and neither the first stage nor the second stage of the second special game is executed. When the second operation condition is satisfied while the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 201 of the effect image 200 are variably displayed, the operation avoiding means 150 temporarily stops the variation display of the special symbol 202. Specifically, the timer that measures the variation time of the special symbol 202 is temporarily stopped while the operation avoiding unit 150 is operating, and the special symbol 202 is variably stopped while the operation avoiding unit 150 is operating. Avoid that.

  The specific game control means 160 executes the time-slot lottery and controls the state transition between the time-short state and the non-time-short state. That is, the specific game control means 160, when the second stage of the second special gaming machine is established during the short-time lottery or during the short-time and the decision to shift to the short-time is made, after the special game is over, Execute time reduction until the number of fluctuations reaches the number of continuations. However, if it is decided to shift to the second stage of the first special game or the second special game during the time reduction, the time reduction is ended even if the number of continuations has not been reached.

  The specific game control means 160 changes various settings as control contents for time reduction by transmitting various instruction information to the second lottery means 108, the symbol determination means 120, and the opening / closing control means 162 at the start of time reduction. In addition, the specific game control means 160 changes various settings as control contents when the time is not short by transmitting various instruction information to the second lottery means 108, the symbol determination means 120, and the opening / closing control means 162 at the time shortening end.

  The entrance counting means 152 uses the passing information of the game balls acquired from the entrance detection device 81, the entrance detection device 36, and the outflow detection device 37, and the number of game balls entered in the accessory 64 and the accessory It is confirmed whether or not the number of game balls discharged from 64 matches. When the first stage of the second special game is executed and the second grand prize opening 30 is released, the ball counting means 152 is based on the passing information of the game ball from the ball detection device 81 and enters the second big prize opening 30. Count the number of game balls that entered the ball. Since game balls entering from the second big prize opening 30 always pass through the guide rail 31 one by one, the number of game balls entered into the second big prize opening 30 can be accurately counted. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 30 passes through the V winning rotator 62 and falls into the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. The dropped game ball is detected by the ball detection device 36 or the outflow detection device 37. The ball counting means 152 can accurately count the number of game balls discharged from the accessory 64 based on the numbers detected by the ball detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37. When the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged after a lapse of a predetermined time, all the game balls are discharged without staying inside the accessory 64, and it can be considered that the first stage of the second special game is completed. At this time, if the entry into the specific area 22 is not detected, it is determined that there is no transition to the second stage of the second special game, and the operation avoiding means 150 has stopped the progress of the variation of the special symbol , Resuming the progress of special symbol changes. On the other hand, if the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged do not match even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the game ball is clogged inside the accessory 64, or the game ball is illegally inserted inside the accessory 64, particularly in the specific area 22. Become. The entrance counting means 152 outputs error information and notifies that an error has occurred via the effect display device 60 and the speaker 18. Further, the error information may be transmitted directly to the management system of the game hall.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view of the V winning rotator 62 viewed from above. The V winning rotator 62 rotates, for example, in the clockwise direction at a constant low speed. Further, a semi-arc-shaped stay path 84 connected to the guide rail 31 is provided around the V winning rotator 62. The staying path 84 is such that the central part A of the half arc is lower than the end parts B and C, and the game ball 86 that has entered the staying path 84 from the guide rail 31 is finally guided to the center part A while swinging. It has become. The central portion A of the stay path 84 is slightly inclined toward the V winning rotator 62 side, and a notch 88 is formed on the side wall on the V winning rotator 62 side. The game ball 86 passes through this notch and enters one of a plurality of entrances 90 formed in the V winning rotator 62. Only one of the entrances 90 is set in the V zone 92. Only game balls 86 entering the V zone 92 can enter the specific area 22. That is, all the game balls 86 that have entered the entrance 90 other than the V zone 92 enter the outflow area 66. In the case of the V winning rotator 62 shown in FIG. 4, a game ball enters the V zone 92 with a probability of about 1/7.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, as described above, the game fixed stone first causes the game ball 86 to enter the starting entrance 24 to generate the first type, and shifts in a short time. After that, you will aim for the second type. Further, the aim is to alternately execute the time reduction and the second type special game alternately. It is the first stage of the second special game that the game ball is inserted into the normal electric service entrance 26 which is expanded by entering the operation entrance 68 following the operation entrance 68. This is a condition for obtaining the second grand prize opening 30 to be expanded. Further, the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 30 is a condition for obtaining the second stage of the second special game. In particular, since the normal symbol stops in a short time during the short time, the normal electric service entrance 26 is efficiently expanded. In addition, during the time shortening, the time during which the ordinary electric service entrance 26 is widened also becomes longer. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently enter the game ball into the normal electric role entrance 26. As a result, it is possible to efficiently execute the expansion of the second big prize opening 30 that leads to the second stage of the second special game.

  The effect display control means 136 and the notification means 138 recognize that the time has been shifted based on the information from the specific game control means 160. When the time shifts, the target launch position of the game ball is adjusted from the previous position to enter the starting entrance 24 to the position to enter the operating entrance 68. As described above, when the game ball 86 passes through the working entrance 68 during the time reduction, the normal symbol stops in a relatively short time, and the ordinary electric accessory at the ordinary electrical entrance 26 is efficiently opened. . Also, the opening time is long during the short time. As a result, there is a high possibility that the game ball 86 will enter the normal electric role entrance 26, and the opening probability of the second grand prize opening 30 will also be improved. That is, the probability that the second stage of the second special game can be executed is improved. As a result, the number of prize balls is greatly reduced unless the operation entrance 68 is aimed at a short time. Therefore, the notification means 138 performs notification indicating that the time is being shortened or that the target entrance 68 is aimed when the time shifts. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), an effect display device 60 is used to display a notification of the content such as “Short time! As a result, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the gaming state has shifted to a shorter time. In addition, it is possible to make the player easily understand where the game ball should be launched. At this time, the purpose of the first notification can be clarified by displaying the arrow 206 pointing to the operation entrance 68 that suggests the position of the operation entrance 68 to be entered.

  After performing the first notification, the notification unit 138 performs the second notification when acquiring the entry information indicating that the game ball has entered the operation entrance 68 from the entry detection device 38. As described above, the second notification is a confirmation notification that notifies the player that a game according to Joseki is being executed in a short time. Therefore, the second notification is performed as shown in FIG. 5B, for example, “OK! OK! This notification can give the player a sense of security that the current way of playing is in accordance with the gaming state. In addition, the effect display control unit 136 performs different effects on the effect display device 60 in times other than during the time reduction, in order to allow the player to recognize that the current time is being reduced. In the case of FIG. 5B, a scene in which the character 208 rides on a flying carpet and is flying in the sky is shown. In addition, when the time is not short, the decorative symbol 201 that is displayed largely at the center of the effect display device 60 is displayed small in the upper left corner of the effect display device 60, for example. By such a display, it can be suggested that the current game state has priority over the first game that fluctuates the decorative symbol 201.

  As described above, the first notification and the second notification may be performed once, and the above-described effects can be obtained. However, when the notification is performed once, the notification may be missed. Such an oversight can be avoided if the notification is performed a plurality of times, but on the other hand, the following new problems may occur. As described above, the first notification is a game guidance notification that informs the player of the shift to a shorter time, and the second notification is a confirmation notification that notifies the player that the target firing position of the game ball during the shorter time is correct. I can say that. Therefore, recognizing that the time has shifted to a short time, the player who is launching a game ball so as to aim at the operation entrance 68 is repeatedly “short time! Aim at the operation entrance!” Or “OK” “OK! That condition” may cause annoyance and discomfort. Therefore, when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the operation entrance 68 after a short time transition, the notification unit 138 can suppress the degree of attention of notification of at least one of the notification state of the first notification and the notification mode of the second notification. Can be changed. For example, the notifying means 138 correctly understands that the player is in a time-saving state when the number of game balls entering the operation entrance 68 exceeds a predetermined number, for example, three during the time reduction. Change deemed information into a modest expression. The reason for changing to a modest notification when a predetermined number or more of the game balls have passed through the operation entrance 68 is noticeable when the game ball accidentally enters the operation entrance 68. This is to prevent disappearance. For example, when visually displaying the notification contents on the effect display device 60, the modest notification is changed so that the hue of characters or characters constituting the display approaches the background, or the saturation or brightness of the characters or characters is changed. It can be implemented by weakening. Moreover, the number of characters constituting the notification message can be reduced to simplify the contents, the character size or the character size can be reduced, or the message can be moved to the corner of the effect display device 60. In addition, when the notification contents are indicated by voice using the speaker 18, the number of words constituting the message can be reduced to simplify the contents, or the volume can be reduced, thereby making it possible to perform a modest notification with a reduced degree of attention. . Thus, after the player can recognize that the first notification or the second notification has been recognized, it is possible to suppress bothersomeness and discomfort due to repeated notification by gradually making the notification inconspicuous.

  FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are display examples when the first notification and the second notification are performed conservatively. In the case of FIG. 6 (a), the number of characters composing the message is smaller than the expression of FIG. 5 (a), such as “right-handed!” That suggests that the first notification changes the way to hit the game ball. It has been changed to a visually modest expression. In addition, the color of the displayed character itself is changed so as to be close to the background, or the character is rendered translucent by reducing the saturation and brightness of the character, which is visually conservative. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6B, the second notification is also expressed as a modest notification with an arrow indicating that the game ball is hit correctly and a display of “Good” with a small number of characters. The characters themselves are also visually conservative by adjusting the hue, saturation, and lightness and expressing them as if they were translucent.

  In addition, when performing a plurality of notifications by executing a modest notification in a short time, the notification unit 138 may change the level of the moderation step by step. When visually displaying the notification contents on the effect display device 60, for example, by changing the hue of the character so that it gradually approaches the background each time a message is displayed, or by gradually reducing the saturation or brightness of the character. , Notification can be modest in steps. Further, it is possible to simplify the content by gradually reducing the number of characters constituting the message, gradually reduce the character size, or gradually move the message to the corner of the effect display device 60. In addition, when using the speaker 18 to make a voice notification, the number of words constituting the message can be gradually reduced to gradually simplify the content, or the volume can be gradually reduced to gradually reduce the notification. . Thus, by making the notification inconspicuous step by step, it is possible to suppress the troublesomeness caused by repeated notification while presenting the notification to the player. In addition, even if the 1st alert | report and the 2nd alert | report substantially change the content of alerting | reporting and change the expression sequentially, alerting | reporting can be changed conservatively. For example, in the case of the first notification, a specific and compulsory notification such as “Take a short time! Turn right and aim at the operation entrance!” Is used for the first time. Then, in the second notification, an arrow pointing to the operation entrance 68 is shown, and the notification includes tenderness like “Right-handed!”. Furthermore, in the third notification, a simpler expression such as “Right!” Is used. Similarly, in the case of the second notification, the first message gives a sense of security to the player, such as “OK! OK! Tone”, and the second notification is a short “Good”. There is no strong confirmation. Furthermore, in the third notification, simplification such as “OK” is further advanced.

  FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are other examples of the first notification and the second notification in a conservative expression used when performing repeated notification. In the case of the first notification in FIG. 5 (a) or FIG. 6 (a), the direction of the game ball is specifically suggested, but in the case of FIG. 7 (a), the direction is vague as "This! This!" It is limited to a modest message and arrow notification. In this case as well, the message and arrow can be made translucent by requesting hue, saturation, and lightness, and can be visually conservative. Similarly, the second notification shown in FIG. 7B displays a shooting star that is not normally displayed, and has only a conservative expression “OK” that is translucent.

  In this way, by first performing clear first notification and second notification as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and then gradually changing to a modest expression, notification of short-time transition It is possible to alleviate the troublesomeness and discomfort of repeated notifications while reliably providing the player with a notification that the player is sure to hit the game ball correctly.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, repeated notifications can be made by performing notifications with completely different expressions while maintaining the substantial notification contents of the first notification and the second notification. It is possible to weaken the impression that it is being performed, and it is possible to reduce discomfort and annoyance due to repeated notification. As described above, even with the same notification content, it is possible to have a game property that makes a new message expected by sequentially changing the expression.

  By the way, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, first, the game ball 86 is made to enter the start entrance 24 to generate the first type, and after a short time shift, the operation entrance 68 The game of aiming at the second type starting from entering the game ball 86 into the game has become a standard. Therefore, after shifting to a shorter time, the second type can be allocated with a relatively higher probability than the first type. In this case, if the end condition of the time reduction is set to the special symbol variation count of 100 times as in the conventional case, the time reduction will continue for 10 minutes or more, and the second type will almost certainly be given, which is preferable for games. Absent. In other words, the time reduction and the second type special game can be executed almost permanently. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be expected that the short duration and the second type special game are alternately executed continuously in the short duration after the end of the second special game, but the number of times is not necessarily continuous forever. It is set. For example, the short duration after the end of the second special game is set until the special symbol change ends six times. If the average fluctuation time of special symbols during time reduction is 8 seconds, the duration of time reduction is about 48 seconds. At this time, the player enters as many game balls 86 as possible into the operation entrance 68 and opens the ordinary electrical entrance entrance 26 and the second major entrance 30, and the V winning rotator 62. The game is such that the game ball 86 is reached. In such gameability, the player is made aware of the fact that the first notification by the notification means 138 has shifted to a shorter time and where to aim at that time. In addition, the second notification informs the player that the game ball in the short time is correct. Such notification can provide substantial guidance on the progress of the game, thereby protecting the benefits that the player can receive in a short time. As a result, the gaming ability of the gaming machine is evaluated, which can contribute to improvement of the impression and reliability of the gaming machine. Further, since the first notification and the second notification are performed by the notification means 138, it is not necessary to refer to the game manual during the game, and it is easy for beginners to accept the game. In addition, such a gaming machine that is thick in protecting the player can contribute to the acquisition and establishment of the player in the game hall.

  As described above, in the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game ball 86 is first entered into the starting entrance 24 to generate the first type. Therefore, the second special game is not frequently executed when the time is not short. That is, the normal symbol variation time is set to be long, and the normal electric service entrance 26 is not frequently opened. For example, the average variation time of a normal symbol is 120 seconds. By using such a setting, the above-mentioned fixed game can be realized.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a basic process in the pachinko gaming machine 10. First, when the game ball 86 enters the starting entrance 24 and the ordinary electric entrance entrance 26, or when the game ball passes the working entrance 68, a winning process is executed (S10). If not in the middle (N in S12), a normal game control process such as a special symbol lottery is executed (S14). If in a special game (Y in S12), the first special game or the second special game will be executed. A special game control process is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG. When a winning is made at the starting entrance 24 (Y in S30) and the suspension in the first storage means 116 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S32), a special drawing lottery value is stored in the first storage means 116. (S34). When there is no winning at the starting entrance 24 (N of S30), the processes of S32 and S34 are skipped. In S32, when the winning entry to the starting entrance 24 is held but the suspension exceeds the upper limit number of the first storage means 116 (N of S32), the process of S34 is skipped.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68 (Y in S36), and the holding in the second storage means 118 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S38), the second storage means 118 The usual lottery value is stored (S40). If there is no game ball passing through the operation entrance 68 in S36 (N in S36), the processes in S38 and S40 are skipped. In S38, when the winning ball is entered into the operation entrance 68, but the suspension exceeds the upper limit number of the second storage means 118 (N in S38), the process of S40 is skipped.

  Next, when a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance 26 (Y in S42), the second special game flag for instructing the transition to the second special game is set on (S44). If there is no entry into the ordinary electronic combination entrance 26 (N in S42), the process of S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. First, a notification process regarding the first notification and the second notification is executed (S50). Next, the variable display of the special symbol 202 and the moving image display of the effect image 200 interlocking with the special symbol 202 and the variable display are processed (S52), and the variable symbol variable display is processed (S54). Note that the processing order of S52 and S54 is merely an order defined for convenience of explanation, and processing may be performed in any order.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the notification process of S50 in FIG. The notification means 138 is in a short time (Y in S300), and after the transition to a short time, if the first notification has not been performed yet (N in S302), the first notification is performed (S304). As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first notification of the first time is that the time is short, such as “Time is short! Right-click on the ST gate (working entrance 68)!” The direction of launching shall be clearly indicated. If the time is not short in S300 (N in S300), this flow is terminated without performing the notification process. In S302, if the first notification has already been performed after the transition to the time reduction (Y in S302), there has been a predetermined number of, for example, three or more balls entering the operation entrance 68 after the previous first notification. In the case (Y in S306), the first notification that is modest than the previous first notification is performed (S308). In this case, notifications such as “Right-handed!” Shown in FIG. 6A and “Here! Here!” Shown in FIG. Further, when the number of balls entered into the operation ball entrance 68 after the previous first notification is not reached in S306 (N in S306), the processing in S308 is skipped.

  After performing the first notification, the notification means 138 receives the entry information indicating entry from the entry detection device 38 to the operation entrance 68 (Y in S310), and has not yet performed the second notification. In the case (N in S312), the second notification is performed (S314). As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the first second notification is a content that clearly indicates that the state of the game ball being fired is correct, such as “OK! OK! Further, in S312, when the second notification has already been performed (Y in S312), when there are a predetermined number of balls, for example, three or more, after entering the previous second notification (S316). Y) The second notification that is modest than the previous second notification is performed (S318). In this case, notifications such as “Good” shown in FIG. 6B and “OK!” Shown in FIG. Further, when the number of balls entered into the working ball entrance 68 after the previous second notification is not reached in S316 (N in S316), the process of S318 is skipped and this flow is terminated. Note that, as described above, in the case of carrying out a modest notification from the previous notification in S308 or S318, it is desirable to make the content of the notification conservative step by step each time the notification is repeated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol and effect image symbol variation processing in S52 of FIG. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, “symbol” indicates both the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200. If the special symbol lottery value is held in the first storage means 116 (Y in S200) and the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S202), the first lottery means 106 is set as a special symbol lottery. A validity determination process is executed (S204). If the special symbol lottery is a win (Y in S206), the specific game control means 160 executes a short-time lottery (S208). Whether or not to shift to a short time after the first special game is finished is determined by the short time lottery, and the number of continuations is indicated by a special symbol 202 stop mode. When the first special game is finished and the time saving is started, the specific game control means 160 starts counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202. When the special symbol lottery is out (N in S206), the hourly lottery is not executed.

  After the special symbol lottery, the first display control means 132 determines the variation time of the special symbol 202 and starts the variation display of the special symbol 202 (S210). At this time, time measurement of the special figure timer is started. The special symbol timer is a timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol 202. When the time measured by the special symbol timer reaches the variation time determined in S210, the special symbol 202 is stopped. . Synchronizing with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 202, the moving image display of the effect image 200 is also started.

  If the special drawing lottery value is not suspended in S200 (N in S200), the processing from S202 to S210 is skipped. If the symbol is already changing in S202 (Y in S202), the processing from S204 to S210 is skipped.

  In S212, if the symbol variation display is not in progress (N in S212), the symbol variation processing in S52 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the symbol variation display has been started (Y in S212), the symbol variation display is processed (S214), and a timer adjustment process based on an instruction from the operation avoiding means 150 is executed as necessary (S216). ). The timer adjustment process is a process for adjusting the symbol variation started in S210 so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. For details, see FIG. Related description will be given. When the passage of the scheduled variation time is measured and the variation stop timing is reached (Y in S218), the symbol variation display is stopped (S220). At this time, a stop signal is transmitted from the first display control means 132 to the effect display control means 136, and the moving image display of the effect image 200 is also stopped.

  If the stopped symbol variation is not the symbol variation started in the short time after the variation stop (N in S60), the symbol variation process in S52 is terminated as it is. If it is the stop of the symbol variation started during the short time (Y in S60) and the special symbol lottery in S204 is successful (Y in S61), that is, when shifting to the first special game, the specific game control means 160 temporarily ends the time reduction (S66). If the symbol variation started during the time reduction is stopped (Y in S60) and the special symbol lottery is out (N in S61), the special game control means 160 will display the special symbol after the time reduction started. The number of fluctuations 202 is incremented (S62). Here, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202 is equal to the number of times of continuous time reduction (Y of S64), the time reduction ends and the game state is changed to the normal gaming state (S66). If the number of fluctuations has not reached the number of continuations (N in S64), the time reduction is continued as it is.

  In S210, the variable display may be started on the condition that the second special game is being executed, that is, on the condition that the second special game flag is OFF.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the timer adjustment process in S216 of FIG. If the second special game flag is on during the variation display of the special symbol 202 (Y in S222), in other words, a ball entering the normal electric role entrance 26 occurs during the variation display of the special symbol 202. Then, the special figure timer is temporarily stopped (S224). If the second special game flag is off (N in S222), the process in S224 is skipped.

  If the special figure timer is paused (Y in S232) and the second special game has ended (Y in S234), the special figure timer is released from the pause (S236).

  When the special figure timer is not paused in S232 (N of S232) or when the second special game is not completed in S234 (N of S234), the timer adjustment process of S216 ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal symbol variation process in S54 of FIG. If the ordinary symbol lottery value is held in the second storage means 118 (Y in S80), if the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (N in S82), the second lottery means 108 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful. The process is executed (S84), and the normal symbol variation display is started (S90). If the standard drawing lottery value is not on hold in S80 (N in S80), the processing from S82 to S90 is skipped, and if the normal symbol is being variably displayed in S82 (Y in S82), S84. And the process of S90 is skipped.

  Subsequently, if the normal symbol variation display has been started (Y in S92), the normal symbol variation display is processed (S94), and the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the normal symbol variation display stop timing is reached. When it has been reached (Y in S96), the normal symbol on the variable display is stopped (S98). If the stop symbol is a winning mode (Y in S100), the normal electric role entrance 26 is opened (S102), and if the stopped symbol is not a winning mode (N in S100), the process of S102 is skipped. If it is before the fluctuation time has elapsed (N in S96), the processing from S98 to S102 is skipped. When the variable display is not started in S92 (N in S92), the processing from S94 to S102 is skipped.

  When the special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed during the normal symbol variation display and the first special game is started, the operation avoiding means 150 forcibly disengages the normal symbol during the execution of the first special game. You may treat so that a 2nd special game may not be started by stopping with a symbol. Further, the operation avoiding means 150 may suspend the measurement of the variation time of the normal symbol in the same way as the temporary stop of the special figure timer. According to such an aspect, it is possible to control so that the second special game is not newly executed while the first special game is being executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. First, if the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S110), the control of the first special game is processed (S112), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (S110). N), the control of the second special game is processed (S114).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the process of the first special game in S112 of FIG.

  First, if the first grand prize opening 28 is not opened (N in S120), the effect display control means 136 starts a special effect corresponding to the first special game (S122), and the opening / closing control means 162 is the first large. The winning opening 28 is opened (S124). If the first big prize opening 28 has been opened (Y in S120), the processes in S122 and S124 are skipped. When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the first grand prize opening 28 (Y in S126), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S126), the entry into the first big winning opening 28 When the number of balls has reached nine or more (Y in S128), the opening / closing control means 162 temporarily closes the first big winning opening 28 (S130). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S126) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize opening 28 has not reached nine or more (N in S128), the processing after S130 is skipped and S112 is performed. End the flow.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first big winning opening 28 in S130 (Y in S132), the effect display control means 136 ends the effect on the first special game (S134), The special game control means 140 ends the first special game (S136). Prior to the start of the first special game, when the short-time lottery executed in S208 of FIG. 12 is a win (Y in S140), the time shifts to short (S142), but if it is out (N in S140) , S142 is skipped. In the case of shifting to a shorter time, the specific game control means 160 thereafter starts counting the number of times the special symbol 202 has changed.

  If the number of rounds has not reached 15 in S132 (N in S132), 1 is added to the number of rounds, and the flow in S112 is terminated (S138).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the process of the second special game in S114 in FIG.

  First, if the second special game has not been started (N in S160), the effect display control means 136 starts the effect process of the second special game (S162). The opening / closing control means 162 opens the second big prize opening 30 (S164). If the second special game is started during the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202, the corresponding effect image 200 is paused in S162. If the second special game has been started (Y of S160), the processes of S162 and S164 are skipped.

  When it is in the first stage of the second special game (Y in S166) and the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 has passed (Y in S168), the second big prize opening 30 is closed ( S170). If the game ball 86 that has entered the accessory 64 due to the opening of the second big prize opening 30 does not enter the specific area 22 (N in S172), the first stage without proceeding to the second stage. And the second special game ends (S175). At this time, the second special game flag is turned off (S171). If the game ball 86 that has entered the game object 64 by opening the second big prize opening 30 is in the specific area 22 (Y in S172), the process proceeds to the second stage of the second special game. There is a transition (S174).

  At this time, if the time is short (Y of S173), the time shortage is temporarily ended here after the second stage (S177). If the time is not short (N of S173), the process of S177 is skipped. The number of time-continuations that are started after the end of the second special game is set as, for example, 6 times.

  In S166, when it is not in the first stage of the second special game (N in S166), since it is already in the second stage, the process proceeds to S176. If the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 has not elapsed in S168 (N in S168), it is a stage where success / failure conditions for the second stage have not been determined, and the process proceeds to S176.

  When it is in the second stage of the second special game (Y in S176), the processes shown in and after S178 are started. Among these, the processing from S178 to S196 is the same as the processing from S120 to S138 in FIG. When the second stage of the second special game ends (S194), the second special game flag is turned off (S199), and the time shifts to a shorter time (S198).

  Note that the maximum number of rounds in S190, “15 times”, is a value including the first stage as the first unit game.

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

  It should also be understood by those skilled in the art that the functions to be fulfilled by the constituent elements described in the claims are realized by the individual functional blocks shown in the present embodiment or their linkage.

  In the present embodiment, the specific game is mainly time-saving, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the normal electric role entrance 26 is efficiently expanded, so that the game ball becomes the normal electric role entrance 26. I explained that it is a game that makes it easier to enter. In addition to this, a function of executing a so-called probability variation game in which the probability of winning a special symbol lottery is set to a high probability may be installed as a kind of specific game.

  In the above-described embodiment, a multi-function machine in which a so-called first-type pachinko gaming machine and a second-type pachinko gaming machine are mixed is shown. As long as it is a model that informs how to play the game accompanying the transition, the present embodiment can be applied to other types of multi-function machines, and similar effects can be obtained. Such specifications can include, for example, a gaming machine in which a plurality of so-called first type pachinko gaming machines are mixed, a gaming machine in which a plurality of so-called second type pachinko gaming machines are mixed, and the like. In addition, if the model includes a game such as a model called a third type pachinko game machine or a model called a general electric role, such as a model that changes the entry position of the game ball during the game, If the notification process is performed, the same effect can be obtained.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a top view explaining the structure of V winning a rotator and its periphery. It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting image used at the time of 1st alerting | reporting and 2nd alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of the alerting | reporting image used for modest 1st alerting | reporting and 2nd alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of the other alerting | reporting image used for modest 1st alerting | reporting and 2nd alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows the basic process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process in S14 of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart explaining the alerting | reporting process in S50 of FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the special symbol and effect image in S52 of FIG. 10 in detail. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail a timer adjustment process in S216 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the normal symbol of S54 in FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process in S16 of FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 1st special game in S112 of FIG. 15 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 2nd special game in S114 of FIG. 15 in detail.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines, 18 speakers, 20 hold lamps, 21 hold lamps, 24 starting entrance, 26 ordinary electric entrance, 28 1st prize opening, 30 2nd prize opening, 34 entry detection device, 38 entry detection device, 50 game board, 52 game area, 60 effect display device, 64 accessory, 68 operation entrance, 86 game ball, 100 game control device, 102 entry determination means, 106 first lottery means, 108 second lottery means, 110 probability change transition lottery means, 112 pattern storage means, 114 winning storage means, 116 first storage means, 118 second storage means, 120 symbol determination means, 122 special symbol determination means, 124 effect image determination means 128 Normal symbol determining means, 130 Display control means, 132 First display control means, 134 Second display control means, 136 Production display control Stage, 138 notification means, 140 special game control means, 142 condition holding means, 144 condition determination means, 146 first special game execution means, 148 second special game execution means, 150 operation avoidance means, 152 entry counting means, 160 Specific game control means, 162 opening / closing control means, 200 effect image, 201 decorative design, 202 special design, 205 normal design display device.

Claims (5)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A variable entrance that can change the accepting state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player when the predetermined state is triggered by the entrance to the first entrance;
Normally, when the predetermined entrance game condition is satisfied when a game state in which the variable entrance is in a state advantageous to the player is accepted and a predetermined specific game start condition is satisfied, the entrance to the second entrance is triggered. Specific game control means for executing a specific game that is more likely to change to a state more advantageous to the player than the state;
Informing means for informing the player of the game ball launch guidance according to the gaming state;
Including
When the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the notification means prompts the player to change from a firing state of a gaming ball aiming at the first entrance to a firing state of a gaming ball aiming at the second entrance. The first notification to be performed is performed, and after the first notification is performed, it is suggested that the launch state of the game ball is suitable for the specific game state when the game ball has passed the second entrance. A bullet ball game machine that performs the second notification. A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first entrance;
First display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery for a predetermined period;
A first variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition which is a condition for executing a first special game advantageous to a player;
By determining that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, and changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, First special game execution means for executing the first special game;
A second entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery in response to a game ball entering the second entrance;
Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery;
A variable entrance that is provided at a predetermined position on the game board and changes the receiving state of a game ball to a state advantageous to a player for a predetermined period when the second symbol is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol;
A second variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game advantageous to the player;
It is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the variable entrance, and the acceptance state of the second variable entrance device is changed to a state advantageous to the player. When the first stage in the second special game is executed, and a game ball enters the specific area in the second variable pitching device in the first stage, the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is A second special game executing means for determining that the first variable pitching device has been established and changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player to execute the second stage in the second special game;
After the end of the first special game or the second special game, the first operating condition and the second operating condition are satisfied from the normal gaming state until the variation of the first symbol satisfies a predetermined end condition. Specific game control means for executing a specific game that is easy to play;
Informing means for informing the player of the game ball launch guidance according to the gaming state;
Including
When the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the notification means prompts the player to change from a launching state of the game ball aiming at the first entrance to a launching state of the game ball aiming at the second entrance. The first notification to be performed is performed, and after the first notification is performed, it is suggested that the launch state of the game ball is suitable for the specific game state when the game ball has passed through the second entrance. A bullet ball game machine that performs the second notification. A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first entrance;
First display control means for variably displaying the first symbol indicating the result of the first lottery for a predetermined period;
A variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition which is a condition for executing a first special game advantageous to a player;
It is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, and the first state is changed by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. First special game execution means for executing a special game;
A second entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery in response to a game ball entering the second entrance;
Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery;
A variable entrance that is provided at a predetermined position on the game board and changes the receiving state of a game ball to a state advantageous to a player for a predetermined period when the second symbol is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game advantageous to the player;
It is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the variable entrance, and the second special condition is changed by changing the acceptance state of the variable entrance device to a state advantageous to the player. The first stage in the game is executed, and when the game ball enters the specific area in the variable pitching device in the first stage, it is determined that the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied, Second special game execution means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device again to a state advantageous to the player;
Informing means for informing the player of the game ball launch guidance according to the gaming state;
Including
When the gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, the notification means prompts the player to change from a firing state of a gaming ball aiming at the first entrance to a firing state of a gaming ball aiming at the second entrance. The first notification to be performed is performed, and after the first notification is performed, it is suggested that the launch state of the game ball is suitable for the specific game state when the game ball has passed the second entrance. A bullet ball game machine that performs the second notification.   The notification means is triggered by the fact that a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the second entrance after the second notification, and at least one of the notification state of the first notification or the notification mode of the second notification The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification attention level is changed to a mode in which attention is noticed.   The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4, wherein the notification means changes to a mode in which a degree of attention of notification performed each time a game ball passes through the second entrance is suppressed in a stepwise manner.

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