JP2010029308A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a novel game property by contriving the route of profit acquisition in a game. <P>SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, a ball entry to a variable ball entrance becomes a trigger of changing a game state to a state advantageous to a player. When the result of normal symbol drawing executed for each variation of a normal symbol becomes a winning and the normal symbol is stopped at a position indicating the winning, the variable ball entrance is changed into the state that a ball easily enters. While a normal symbol determination means usually determines the variation time of the normal symbol on the basis of a first selection reference, it determines the variation time of the normal symbol on the basis of a second selection reference different from the first selection reference in a specified period triggered by establishment of a small winning operation condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a technique for controlling the progress of a game in a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, among various types of ball game machines, the so-called first type pachinko game machine, the lottery is performed in response to the ball entering the start opening provided on the game board, Depending on the lottery result, a symbol called a special symbol is variably displayed. If the result of the determination is successful and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the game state is shifted to a special game called a jackpot. In general, a symbol for a production purpose called a decorative symbol is variably displayed in conjunction with the variation display of the special symbol, and the interest and expectation of the player are enhanced (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, there is a start opening provided with an accessory that is expanded to increase the ease of entering the ball. Another winning / failing lottery is performed in response to a ball entering the operating port provided on the game board, and a symbol called a normal symbol is variably displayed according to the lottery result. When the result of the determination is successful and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the accessory is expanded and the ease of entering the starting port is enhanced. As a result, the player can easily aim for the big hit.

  Some of these gaming machines start a variable time shortening game (hereinafter referred to as “short time”) as a specific game for a predetermined period after the special game ends. In general, during a short period of time, the opening time for opening the start opening becomes longer than usual, so that a winning ball payout occurs constantly, making it difficult for the player's balls to be reduced. This has the advantage that the player can play the game without reducing his possession. In addition, since it is easier for the player to continue playing the game in anticipation of a big hit in the short time, there is also a merit on the hall side in that the game can be promoted.

On the other hand, in recent years, it has been recognized that there is a need for model development that is not restricted by type in order to further pursue improvement in gaming, and for example, pachinko that mixes multiple gaming machines of the same type or mixing different types of gaming machines. Amusement machines are also being developed. Even in such a gaming machine, the ease of entering a specific variable entrance is improved on the condition that the result of the lottery indicated by the normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “ordinary symbol lottery”) is won, Thus, a device for increasing the player's sense of expectation and the like has been made by shifting or continuing to a special game.
JP 2003-230714 A

  By the way, the normal symbol lottery described above is not directly connected to the big hit like the lottery indicated by the special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “special symbol lottery”), and when it hits, the ball enters the start opening etc. It can be said that it is an indirect lottery that improves ease. Depending on the model, there are things that increase the probability that a normal symbol lottery will be won in a short time, but rather it has a reverse and monotonous nature in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of realizing a novel game performance by devising a profit acquisition route in the game.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board in which a game area is formed, a start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, Special symbol lottery means for executing special symbol lottery upon entering the starting gate, special symbol display control means for variably displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery, and a predetermined position in the game area, Special game operating conditions that hold special game operating conditions as conditions for transitioning to a special game where a special game lottery is opened and a special game in which a special game winning port is opened for a predetermined time or more. Holding means, and a special symbol lottery that results in a transition to a special game, and a special game control means for executing a special game when a special game operating condition is established when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined jackpot, Less than the prescribed time As a condition for shifting to the small hit game where the big winning opening is made, the small hit operating condition holding means for holding the small hit operating condition and the special symbol lottery result in the transition to the small hit game, and the special symbol A small hit game control means for executing a small hit game when the small hit operation condition is satisfied when the player is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode, and an operation provided at a predetermined position in the game area so that a game ball can enter It is provided at the mouth and at a predetermined position in the game area, and is configured so that the game ball can be changed from a relatively difficult to enter state to an easily enterable state, which makes the game state advantageous to the player. A variable entrance that triggers a change, and a normal drawing lottery that executes a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not the variable entrance can be changed to an easily enterable state triggered by entering the operation port , Normal design lottery results The normal symbol display control means for variably displaying the normal symbol and the result of the normal symbol lottery win, and when the normal symbol is stopped at the symbol showing the win, the variable entrance is changed to a state where it is easy to enter The opening / closing control means to be used and the normal symbol variation time are determined based on the first selection criterion at the normal time, while the second period is different from the first selection criterion for a specific period triggered by the establishment of the small hitting operation condition. An ordinary symbol determining means for determining the variation time of the normal symbol based on the selection criterion.

  Here, the “special game” may include a plurality of unit games accompanied by opening of the special winning opening. The “small hit game” may be a unit game, and may be opened once or a plurality of times during the unit game. The “big prize opening” may be provided as a single big prize opening that is commonly used for opening in special games and opening in small hit games. A special winning opening that is opened in a winning game may be provided as a separate configuration. The “variable entrance” may be provided separately from the start opening, or may be provided as a start opening that can be changed to an easy entry state. The “specific period” may be defined by the number of special symbol variations, or may be defined by the number of regular symbol variations. Or it may be set up by time and may be set up as a period until the specific change of a gaming state. The variation time of the normal symbol based on the second selection criterion may be set to be relatively shorter than the variation time of the normal symbol based on the first selection criterion, or may be relatively long. It may be set.

  According to this aspect, the variation time of the normal symbol changes due to the establishment of the small hitting operating condition. If the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the variation of the normal symbol is frequently repeated, so that the number of normal symbol lotteries per hour increases. For this reason, the normal symbol hit comes relatively early, and a state advantageous to the player is formed. On the contrary, if the variation time of the normal symbol becomes long, the number of times of normal symbol lottery per hour decreases. For this reason, the normal symbol hit comes relatively late. The former is preferable from the viewpoint of enhancing the player's sense of expectation, but the latter may be used from the viewpoint of realizing an irregular game and enhancing its interest. Alternatively, the two may be switched as appropriate, and the normal symbol variation time may be shorter or longer than usual when the small hitting operation condition is satisfied. According to this aspect, the player's gain state is changed by switching the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in response to occurrence of the small hit. As a result, the player's consciousness can also be directed to fluctuations in normal symbols that have been relatively uninteresting in the past, and novel gameplay is realized.

  When shortening the normal symbol variation time in order to increase the player's expectation, the second selection criterion is set so that the regular symbol variation time is relatively shorter than the first selection criterion, and the normal symbol determination is performed. The means may determine the normal symbol variation time based on the second selection criterion for a specific period triggered by the establishment of the small hitting operating condition.

  After completing the special game, the probability that the result of the normal symbol lottery wins will be higher than the normal state, and the specific game execution means for shifting the variable entrance to the specific game where the period for entering the ball is easy is increased. May be provided. The normal symbol determining means may determine the variation time of the normal symbol based on the second selection criterion regardless of whether or not the specific game is being played when the small hitting operation condition is established.

  According to this aspect, in a gaming machine having a gaming property that shifts to a specific game after a special game, the variation time of the normal symbol is switched when the small hitting operation condition is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the specific game is being performed. . For this reason, especially when the second selection criterion is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively shorter than that of the first selection criterion, the normal symbol lottery is performed at a short time interval. Regardless of whether it is in the middle or not, the variable entrance becomes easy to enter. That is, even if it is not in a specific game, the variable entrance is easy to enter and the profit state is increased. In addition, it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable entrance is in a game state in which it is easy to enter by changing the variation time of the normal symbol, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  The start opening may include a first start opening through which a game ball can enter and a second start opening including a variable entrance opening. The special drawing lottery means is a first lottery means for executing the first lottery as a special symbol lottery upon entering the first starting port, and a second special symbol lottery upon entering the second starting port. Second lottery means for executing a lottery may be included. The special figure display control means includes a first display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery, and a second display control means for variably displaying the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery. May be included. In the second lottery means, the second lottery results in a transition to the small hit game with a higher hit probability than the first lottery in the second lottery, and the special game control means has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game A special game may be executed on the assumption that the special game operation condition is satisfied when the game ball further passes through a specific area provided therein.

  Here, each of the “first start port” and the “second start port” may be provided one by one, or a plurality of either one or both of them may be provided. When one big winning opening is provided, it may operate corresponding to both the first lottery and the second lottery. When there are a plurality of big prize openings, it may be divided into one that operates corresponding to the first lottery and one that operates corresponding to the second lottery, or selected according to the result of the lottery The big prize opening may be operated. Since the second starting port is composed of a variable entrance, when the normal symbol lottery triggered by entering the operation port is won, it changes to an easy entry state. On the other hand, since the second lottery has a higher probability of making a small hitting game than the first lottery, the more a player enters the second starting port, the easier it is to make a transition to a small hitting game. When a game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through a specific area inside it, it is promoted to a big hit and transferred to a special game. Therefore, the winning by normal symbol lottery is acquired to improve the ease of entering the second starting port, and the small hitting is generated by continuous entering the second starting port, and this is developed to make it special. The game nature which aims at a game repeatedly is formed advantageously. In a gaming machine that makes a transition to a specific game after the end of the special game, the ease of entering the second starting port is enhanced even in that specific game. By hitting, it is possible to shift to an advantageous gaming state similar to that during a specific game. For this reason, the period which becomes advantageous to a player increases with the occurrence of the small hits as an opportunity.

  As the special game operation condition holding means, a first operation condition holding means for holding a first operation condition that is a condition for executing a first special game in which a special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time or more, and a predetermined time You may include the 2nd operation condition holding means which hold | maintains the 2nd operation condition which is the conditions for performing the 2nd special game in which the above big winning opening is made. As a special game control means, the special symbol lottery results in the transition to the special game, and when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined jackpot mode, it is determined that the first operating condition is established, and the big prize opening is entered. The first special game execution means for executing the first special game by changing to a possible state, and determining that the second operating condition has been established by entering the variable entrance, and entering the big winning entrance The first stage in the second special game is executed by changing to a possible state, and if the player enters the specific area in the big winning opening in the first stage, the transition to the second stage in the second special game is made. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied, and a second special game executing means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the big winning opening to a state in which the ball can be continuously entered may be included. With the end of the first special game or the second special game, the probability that the result of the normal symbol lottery will be higher than the normal state, and the period during which the variable entrance is easy to enter is available. You may provide the specific game execution means to which it shifts to the specific game which becomes long.

  In the ball and ball game machine of this aspect, when the first special game is executed, the specific game is executed at the end of the first special game. During this specific game, the variable entrance becomes easy to enter, so the second special game is easily executed. When the second special game is executed, the game is shifted to a specific game at the end of the second special game, but the state where the variable entrance is still easily entered and the second operating condition is easily achieved. Therefore, there is a possibility that the second special game is continuously executed. On the other hand, since the ease of achieving the second operating condition is increased even if the small hitting operating condition is established, the possibility of shifting to or continuing to the second special game is increased even if it is not possible to shift to the specific game. As a result, the player's expectation also expands.

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

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to realize a novel gameability by devising a profit acquisition route in the game.

  The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment provides a game in which a plurality of conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first lottery or the second lottery is executed, and when the lottery is a big win, a special game in which the big winning opening is repeated is started. . On the other hand, when the first lottery or the second lottery has a predetermined result called “small win”, a small win game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened for a short time. This small hit game is distinguished from “big hit” because it corresponds to only one of a plurality of unit games constituting a special game. When a game ball that has entered the big prize opening enters a specific area within the big prize opening, it will be promoted from “small hit” to “big hit” and a special game will be executed. The operation is substantially the same as the two-type pachinko game. In the first lottery and the second lottery, the second lottery is set to have a higher probability of occurrence per jackpot.

  When the special game is finished, the game shifts to a specific game called a so-called variable time reduction game (hereinafter referred to as “time saving”) with a predetermined probability. Time saving continues after the special game is over until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “the number of continuations”). During the short time, the ease of entering the second start winning opening is enhanced and the possibility of winning a small hit increases, and accordingly, the possibility of generating a big hit that develops from a small hit is also increased. If a special game occurs during the time reduction, a new time reduction is executed even if the special game ends. In normal games in the normal state, the ease of entering the second starting prize opening is low, so first enter the game ball into the first starting prize opening to generate a special game, Therefore, a game method for repeatedly aiming at a special game with small hits is advantageously formed. In particular, in this embodiment, it is possible that the timing at which the entrance to the second start winning opening is improved due to the occurrence of the small hit may be advanced, so that the possibility that the same profit can be obtained even if the time is not short is increased. become.

FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect symbol display device 60, a first symbol on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. It includes a start winning port 62, a second starting winning port 63, a center decoration 64, a first large winning port 91, a second large winning port 92, an operating port 68, and a general winning port 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start winning port 62 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the first game, and the second start winning port 63 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 are provided at positions that are separated from each other to the extent that it is possible to make a goal with either of them depending on the strength of the game ball. The first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 are each on the left side of the game area 52 so that it is possible to aim at entering either one by the strength of the game ball according to the player's intention. The game balls that are installed on the right side are difficult to enter the other. For example, the first start winning opening 62 is provided at a position that makes it easier for a player to enter a ball when aiming at the left side of the game area 52 and firing relatively weakly, and the second start winning opening 63 is positioned on the right side of the game area 52. It is provided at a position where it is easy to enter the ball when aiming and launching relatively strongly.

  The first start winning opening 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first start winning opening 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start winning opening 63 includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the second start winning opening 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. When the ordinary electric combination 65 is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric combination solenoid 76, the ease of entering the ball into the second start winning opening 63 is increased. The normal opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is, for example, a short time of about 0.8 seconds in the normal state. Is set longer, the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 63. The opening time at this time is set to about 3.0 seconds, for example. In addition, since the second start winning opening 63 is provided in a narrow passage on the right side of the game area 52 as shown in the drawing, most of the game balls hitting strongly toward the right side are at least in the vicinity of the second starting winning opening 63. Since they are gathered, there is a high possibility of entering the second start winning opening 63. On the other hand, the first start winning opening 62 is not provided with an ordinary electric accessory, and is provided at a position away from a narrow passage. Therefore, the second start winning opening 63 has an arrangement or configuration relationship such that the possibility of entering a ball is relatively higher than the first starting winning opening 62.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a plurality of general winning detecting devices 73 for detecting the entering of game balls. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening common to the first game and the second game, and is opened when the jackpot is generated. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that becomes an open state as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined big hit mode. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at a position above the out port 58.

  On the other hand, the second big winning opening 92 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the small hit game, and is opened when the small hit is generated. The second grand prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the blades of the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. When the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined small hit mode, the second big winning opening 92 is opened as “small hit”. A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect symbol display device 60 provided substantially at the center of the game area 52, and the second big prize opening 92 is attached to the left side of the center ornament 64. The game ball that has entered the opened second grand prize winning opening 92 flows into the inner space through the passage 31 provided in the center decoration 64. The winning detection device 79 is provided in the passage 31. When the so-called right hit is made when the second big winning opening 92 is released during the small hit game, the game ball is entered with a very high probability.

  A specific area (V zone) is provided in the space inside the second big prize opening 92 in the center ornament 64, and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 92 are in the specific area or other areas. Pass through non-specific areas. In the present embodiment, a specific area is provided on the left side of the center of the center ornament 64 and a non-specific area is provided on the right side, and the game ball enters with the second big prize opening 92 opened. Then, the game ball is configured to pass through the specific area with a probability of about 1/2. In a modified example, a game ball that has entered may be configured to pass through a specific area or a non-specific area with different probabilities. For example, by installing a movable accessory that distributes game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 92 to a specific area or a non-specific area, and driving the movable combination, the game ball is raised to more than ½. You may make it guide to a specific area | region with a probability or a low probability. The specific area passage detection device 93 is a sensor that detects whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area, and generates specific area passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. When the game ball passes through the specific area, a special game is started with a big hit.

  A first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides of the effect symbol display device 60. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and its variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit state. A big hit as a special game occurs. The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. A big hit as a special game occurs. The 1st special symbol display device 70 and the 2nd special symbol display device 71 are display means comprised, for example by 7 segment LED, and the 1st special symbol 192 and the 2nd special symbol 193 are "0"-"9", respectively. It is represented by 10 types of numbers.

  In the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, the variation of the decoration symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192 or the decoration symbol 190 linked to the second special symbol 193 is displayed. The effect symbol display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually producing the first lottery result display shown by the first special symbol 192 or the second lottery result display shown by the second special symbol 193. The effect symbol display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbol 190, for example, a plurality of rows of symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the display area 194. The effect symbol display device 60 is configured by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 70 at the lower left of the production symbol display device 60 are used. When the special symbol display device 71 displays an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. You may display on a liquid crystal display like this.

  The operation port 68 is provided at the right side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start winning prize port 63.

  When the player rotates 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 rotation angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning opening 72, the first starting winning opening 62, the second starting winning opening 63, the first large winning opening 91, and the second large winning opening 92, the type of the winning opening is determined. The corresponding prize ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. . When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 71, and the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. . The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to display. When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of stoppage are in a big hit mode, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 is started. Is done. At this time, the decorative pattern 190 simulating the game of the slot machine takes a display mode in which the three patterns are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in the big hit mode, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and in this case also, the first grand prize winning opening 91 is opened and closed. Operation starts.

  The first grand prize winning port 91 is temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. Such opening and closing of the first big winning opening 91 is repeated a predetermined number of times. For example, the first grand prize opening 91 is repeatedly opened and closed 15 times in a special game.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is met, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) or a variation time reduction (short time) is started as a specific game after the special game ends. The During the probability change, a lottery with a higher jackpot probability than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. The probability variation state is continued until the total of the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 reaches a predetermined end condition number (also referred to as “continuation number”), for example, 100 times. The time reduction is also continued until the total of the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 reaches a predetermined end condition number of times (also referred to as “continuation number”), for example, 100 times. During the time reduction, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the normal symbol 195 is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided on the right side of the first big winning opening 91. When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory 65 of the second start winning prize port 63 is expanded for a predetermined time. During time reduction, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 is also shortened.

  The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect symbol display device 60, and decoration. Game effect lamps 90 are provided above and below the center ornament 64, and play a role of production by blinking or the like. The first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game is provided above the first special symbol display device 70, and the second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game is the second special symbol display device 71. The ordinary symbol holding lamp 22 corresponding to the normal symbol variation is provided below the normal symbol display device 59. Each of the first special figure hold lamp 20 and the second special figure hold lamp 21 is composed of two lamps, and the lottery value hold for each of the first game and the second game is held depending on the number of lights or the number of blinks. Display a number. The number of lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is the number of lottery results won in the first start winning opening 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game. Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed yet. The number of lottery values held in the second special figure holding lamp 21 is the number of lottery results won in the second start winning opening 63 during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 or during the execution of the special game. Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed yet. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lighting or blinking. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195 has not yet been executed. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect symbol display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The set substrate 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start winning port 62, a second starting winning port 63, a first big winning port 91, a second big winning port 92, a general winning port 72, an operating port 68, a first. 1 special symbol display device 70, second special symbol display device 71, effect symbol display device 60, normal symbol display device 59, operation button 82, speaker 18, and game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected to Allows transmission and reception of control signals. The game control apparatus 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 includes a main substrate 102 as a main control device that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub substrate as a sub-control device that controls design effects and the like. 104 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball entering judging means 110, a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, a general drawing lottery means 136, a holding control means 116, a main display control means 118, a special game control means 120, Specific game executing means 122, opening / closing control means 124, special figure adjusting means 152, and condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of them is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  However, since data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub board 104 is unidirectional from the main board 102 to the sub board 104, each operation is performed so that the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. The configuration is arranged on the main board 102 and the sub board 104. In this way, since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main board 102 to the sub board 104 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub board 104 to the configuration included in the main board 102. It is not possible to request data transmission. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 102 cannot be referred to from the sub board 104 unless the main board 102 unilaterally transmits the information to the sub board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball won the second start winning opening 63. Judge that When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68. Upon receiving the specific area passing information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed the specific area in the second big prize opening 92.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 function as “special drawing lottery means”. The first lottery means 126 includes a first lottery value acquisition means 112, a first winning / failure determination means 113, and a first pattern determination means 114. The first lottery means 126 is a first special symbol lottery corresponding to entering the first start winning opening 62. Run the lottery. The result of the first lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. It is. On the other hand, the second lottery means 128 includes a second lottery value acquiring means 115, a second winning / failing determining means 117, and a second pattern determining means 119, and as a special symbol lottery corresponding to a ball entering the second start winning opening 63. A second lottery is executed. The result of the second lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. It is. When the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 start the symbol variation, the lottery result corresponding to the symbol variation is transmitted to the effect determining unit 132.

  The first lottery value acquisition means 112 uses the random number value as the first winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as a “special drawing lottery value”) for the first lottery when the first start winning opening 62 is entered. get. The second lottery value acquisition means 115 uses the random number value as the second winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as “special drawing lottery value”) for the second lottery when the player enters the second start winning opening 63. get. For example, the values acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value for the winning / losing lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The value acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is temporarily held by the holding control means 116. However, the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are suspended within a range not exceeding the predetermined retention upper limit number retained by the suspension control means 116.

  The first winning / failing determination unit 113 executes a determination of whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the first winning / failing lottery value. The second winning / failing determination means 117 executes a determination of whether or not to shift to the special game based on the second winning / failing lottery value. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation.

  The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 hold a plurality of success / failure tables referred to in the determination of success / failure. In the plurality of success / failure tables, determination results of big wins, small wins, and misses and the success / failure lottery values are associated with each other, and the success / failure probabilities are determined according to the associated winning range settings. The first success / failure determination means 113 and the second success / failure determination means 117 refer to the success / failure table for the determination of success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refer to the success / failure table having a higher probability of jackpot than the normal probability at the time of probability change. The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 refer to any of the plurality of winning / failing tables according to the gaming state, and determine whether or not the winning / failing lottery value is a big hit. The probability of hitting the jackpot is equal between the first lottery and the second lottery. The first lottery means 126 results in the transition to the small hit game with the first small hit transition probability in the first lottery. The second lottery means 128 results in the transition to the small hit game with the second small hit transition probability higher than the first small hit transition probability in the second lottery. Since the first small hit transition probability is a relatively low setting, even if the first start winning opening 62 is entered, there is not much small hit. On the other hand, since the second small hitting transition probability is set to a high probability so that it corresponds to the small hitting at a rate of about once every two times, when entering the second start winning opening 63 Wins with a higher probability than entering the first start winning opening 62.

  The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 determine the stop symbol at the start of symbol variation based on the separately acquired symbol lottery value and the result of the winning / failing determination. The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 hold a symbol range table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol. In the symbol range table for determining the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193, the special symbol represented by the numbers "0" to "9" and the symbol "-" and the first symbol lottery value or A correspondence relationship with the second symbol lottery value is defined. Each type of special symbol is associated with a jackpot or missed result determination result, and the numbers “0” to “9” correspond to the jackpot, and the symbol “−” corresponds to the miss. The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 each hold a plurality of symbol range tables.

  The first pattern determining means 114 has a plurality of variation patterns in which a display process of symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect symbol display device 60 is determined based on a first pattern lottery value acquired separately. Determine from the variation pattern. The second pattern determining means 119 has a plurality of variation patterns in which a symbol variation display process to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect symbol display device 60 is determined based on a second pattern lottery value separately acquired. Determine from the variation pattern. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 each hold a plurality of variation pattern tables that are referred to in order to determine the variation pattern. The variation pattern defines a variation mode from the variation start to the stop when the special symbol is variably displayed, and has various variation times depending on the type. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses.

  The general drawing lottery means 136 functions as a “general drawing determination means” and executes a lottery by acquiring a lottery value (also referred to as a “general drawing lottery value”) when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. For example, the usual drawing lottery value is acquired from a value range from “0” to “511”. In the success / failure table referred to by the ordinary drawing lottery means 136, the winning / losing determination result and the ordinary drawing lottery value are associated with each other, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. In the present embodiment, it is set so as to be a hit with a high probability of about 80% in the time shortening, and is set so as to be a hit with a low probability of about 50% in other states. It is also possible to set the probability of. The result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol 195 on the normal symbol display device 59. The general symbol lottery means 136 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. In the symbol range table, a correspondence relationship between the normal symbol lottery value and the normal symbol 195 is determined, and the universal symbol lottery means 136 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 with reference to the symbol range table.

  The regular drawing lottery means 136 also holds a time determination table to be referred to for determining the variation time of the normal symbol 195, and selects the variation time of the normal symbol 195 according to the gaming state. In the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 in the normal state, the normal drawing lottery means 136 randomly selects the fluctuation time, for example, between 10 seconds and 60 seconds, and is shorter than the normal state during the specific game (short time), for example, Select a fluctuating time of 1 to 3 seconds. In addition, the regular drawing lottery means 136 is shorter than the normal state in the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 for a specific period triggered by the occurrence of a small hit, regardless of whether or not a specific game is being performed, for example, from 1 second to 5 Select a fluctuating time of seconds. In the time determination table, the correspondence between the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 and the normal drawing lottery value in each gaming state is defined, and the normal drawing lottery means 136 refers to the time determination table for the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195. And decide.

  When the stop symbol determined for the normal symbol 195 becomes a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol 195 is a hit, and the opening / closing control unit 124 is stopped after the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 is stopped in the stop symbol. Expands the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start winning opening 63 for a predetermined time. The lottery value of the normal symbol is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the lottery value is held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded. In this way, in this embodiment, even when a small hit occurs, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 is shortened, and the normal symbol hit comes relatively early. As a result, the second start winning opening 63 is easily opened, and a state advantageous to the player is formed.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. When the symbol variation corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the first lottery is newly executed, the first holding means 144 displays the new first lottery result corresponding to the lottery. Hold until fluctuating display starts. In the present embodiment, as the result of the first lottery, the winning / losing lottery value is held up to 4 as an upper limit. When the symbol change corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the second lottery is newly executed, the second holding means 146 displays the result of the new second lottery corresponding to the lottery. Hold until fluctuating display starts. In the present embodiment, as a result of the second lottery, the winning / losing lottery value is held with the upper limit being four, but it may be held together with the winning / failing lottery result. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. These holding numbers are represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the first special figure holding lamp 20, the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the general figure holding lamp 22, respectively.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126. The first special symbol control means 148 sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that ends. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128. The second special symbol control means 150 also sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that has ended.

  The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. This is transmitted to the effect display control means 134. Thereby, the fluctuation display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. The special figure adjusting means 152 selectively selects the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 according to the order in which the game ball has entered either the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63. The display is changed. For example, when balls are entered in the order of the first start winning opening 62, the first starting winning opening 62, and the second starting winning opening 63, the first special symbol 192, the first special symbol 192, and the second special symbol 193 are in order. The display is variable. The special figure adjustment unit 152 monitors the hold control unit 116 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. Which special symbol is to be changed is determined in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls, that is, the hold order of the success / failure lottery values in the hold control means 116, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change visually. Thereby, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the game.

  Note that the special figure adjusting means 152 in the modification may give priority to alternately displaying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 192 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 193 regardless of the order of entering the balls. For example, when the success / failure lottery value is held in both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Which special symbol should be changed is simply switched regardless of the order of entry of the game balls, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change sensuously. Alternatively, the variable display of either one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 may be preferentially executed. For example, while the success / failure lottery value is held in the second hold means 146, even if the success / failure lottery value is held in the first hold means 144, the success / failure lottery value held in the second hold means 146 is digested. You may make it give priority. As a result, in the second lottery, as will be described later, when a shift to a small hit game is made with a higher hit probability than the first lottery, a small hit can be generated relatively quickly. On the contrary, while the first lottery value 144 is held in the first holding unit 144, even if the second lottery unit 146 has the winning lottery value, the first lottery unit 144 holds the lottery value. May be prioritized. In this way, by executing preferentially the variable display of either one of the special symbols, it is possible to realize special gameplay using the display.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a hit state, the special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game.

  The condition holding unit 176 includes a special game operation condition holding unit 178 and a small hit game operation condition holding unit 180. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds a special game operation condition as a condition for shifting to a special game including a unit game involving opening of the first big prize opening 91 a plurality of times. The special game operation condition is a result indicating that the game shifts to the special game in the first lottery or the second lottery, and the condition that the symbol variation corresponding to the lottery has stopped or that a specific area is entered The contents of The small hit game operating condition holding means 180 holds the small hit game operating condition as a condition for shifting to the small hit game, which is a unit game accompanied by the opening of the second big winning opening 92. The small hitting operating condition is a result indicating that the game is shifted to the small hitting game in the first lottery or the second lottery, and the content of the condition is that the symbol variation corresponding to the lottery is stopped.

  When the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 results in the transition to the special game, the special game control unit 120 operates the special game when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined jackpot mode. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the first big winning opening 91. Similarly, the special game control means 120, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 results in the transition to the special game, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined jackpot mode It is determined that the special game operation condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the first grand prize winning port 91. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is composed of a plurality of unit games with one opening / closing as a unit. In the special game, the unit game is repeated 15 times. In a single unit game, the first grand prize opening 91 is opened for about 30 seconds in principle. The special game control means 120 ends the special game when the set round number of unit games is exhausted.

  The small hit game control means 121 becomes a lottery result indicating the transition to the small hit game by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128, and the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is in a predetermined small hit mode. A small hit game is executed on the assumption that the small hit operation condition is satisfied when stopped. The small hit game is composed of one unit game. However, the second grand prize opening 92 is opened once during one unit game. The opening time of the second big winning opening 92 is less than a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) per opening. In this embodiment, it is set to 0.8 seconds. The special game control means 120 determines that the special game operation condition is satisfied even if the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 92 passes through a specific area provided inside the special game control means 120. Execute.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game executing means 122 shifts the game state of the normal game to the time-shortened state every time the special game ends. The specific game execution means 122 always shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the special game regardless of whether the special game is caused by the result of the first lottery or the second lottery. The time-short state is continued until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 reaches a predetermined number of end conditions, for example, 100 times from the end of the special game. Further, the first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 select a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second major prize winning port 92 of the second start winning prize port 63. When the normal symbol 195 is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start winning prize port 63. The opening / closing control means 124 opens the ordinary electric accessory 65 for a longer time than in the normal state in the short time state. In the special game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 80 to open the first big prize opening 91. In the small hit game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the large winning opening solenoid 81 to open the second large winning opening 92 for a predetermined short period (0.8 seconds in this embodiment).

  The pattern storage means 130 holds a plurality of variation pattern data as variation patterns of decorative symbols. The effect determining unit 132 selects the variation pattern of the decorative symbol 190 determined by the first lottery unit 126 or the second lottery unit 128 from the pattern storage unit 130. The effect determination means 132 determines the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbol 190 based on the stop symbol and variation pattern of the special symbol received from the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128.

  The effect determining means 132 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 by the effect display control means 134 according to the result of the first lottery received from the first lottery means 126 or the result of the second lottery received from the second lottery means 128. The contents of the production to be performed are determined.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol 190 is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates the shift to the special game, “777” or “111”. As shown, the combination of three symbols is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the decorative symbol 190. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “3”, the decorative symbol 190 is “333”. When the determination result of the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates that the game does not shift to the special game, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. If the determination result is that the game does not shift to a special game, and a variation pattern of a special symbol indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is displayed. Select an unmatched combination. The effect determining unit 132 sends the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol 190 and the variation pattern data of the decorative symbol to the effect display control unit 134.

  The decorative symbol variation pattern defines a decorative symbol variation display mode, that is, an effect process from the variation start to the variation stop of the decorative symbol. The fluctuation pattern displays a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state. When the pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining unit 132 selects a variation pattern of a decorative symbol having the same variation time as that of the special symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168 and a second effect control means 170. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The first effect control means 168 and the second effect control means 170 determine that the change display of the decorative symbol 190 corresponding to the previous first lottery or second lottery has ended, and a new symbol change start condition And The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the winning probabilities for the jackpot and the jackpot of the first lottery and the second lottery. (A) shows the winning probability in the first lottery, and (b) shows the winning probability in the second lottery.
As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the winning probability of jackpot is 1/300 in both the first lottery and the second lottery. On the other hand, the win probability for the small lot is as low as 9/300 in the first lottery and as high as 149/300 in the second lottery. In the first lottery, there is a probability of 290/300, and in the second lottery, it is out of probability with a probability of 150/300. In other words, in this embodiment, the second lottery is set so that the game shifts to the small hit game with a higher hit probability than the first lottery.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of a time determination table used in normal symbol lottery. In the figure, only the outline of the time determination table is shown. Actually, a subdivided value according to the normal drawing lottery value is used.
In the illustrated example, by using the time determination table, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected according to the gaming state and the normal drawing lottery value (0 to 511). During the specific period after the transition to the small hit game, the special pattern is selected in preference to the other variation patterns. In this embodiment, a period corresponding to 10 fluctuations of the normal symbol 195 is set as the specific period, but a plurality of types of periods may be provided. For example, a different specific period may be selected according to the determined stop symbol of the normal symbol 195. During the time reduction except for the specific period, the time reduction pattern is selected, and the normal pattern is selected in other game states.

  In the special pattern, the relatively short 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds are selected with a probability of about 1/3 as the variation time, respectively. Each is set to be selected with a probability of 1/2. On the other hand, in the normal pattern, relatively long 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds are selected with a probability of about 1/3. That is, in the present embodiment, when the small hit occurs, it is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 is shortened regardless of whether the time is short or not. In the present embodiment, when the special pattern is selected in this way, an example is shown in which one of a plurality of set times of 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds is determined by lottery. In the modified example, a relatively short variation time fixed corresponding to the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 is set, and the variation time is selected according to the determined stop symbol of the normal symbol 195. May be. Or you may make it fix the fluctuation | variation time of the normal symbol 195 to the comparatively short time (for example, 3 second etc.) defined beforehand for the specific period after shifting to a small hit game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine.
First, processing is performed when a game ball has won a first start winning opening 62, a second starting winning opening 63, a general winning opening 72, a first big winning opening 91, a second big winning opening 92, etc. (S10). . If a normal game is being played (Y in S12), a normal game control process such as symbol variation is executed (S14), and a small hit game control process is executed (S15). If it is not in a normal game (N in S12), a special game control process is executed (S16). After the processing from S14 to S16, a prize ball payout according to various winnings in S10 is processed (S18). Note that the special game of S16 and the small hit game of S15 are not executed at the same time, and when one is executed, the other is avoided.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. In the normal game control process, a special symbol process and a decorative symbol process are executed (S20), and a normal symbol process is executed (S22).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the processing of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in S20 in FIG.
This symbol variation process indicates a process of variably displaying the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190. If the symbol variation display has not yet started (N in S30), and if it is the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y in S32), the first success / failure determination unit 113 receives the lottery value from the first holding unit 144. The first special symbol 192 is read to determine whether or not the first special symbol 192 is correct (S34), the first special determination unit 113 determines the first special symbol 192 (S36), and the first pattern determining unit 114 determines the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192. Is determined (S38), and the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbol 190 is started (S40).

  On the other hand, if it is the variable display timing of the second special symbol 193 (Y in S42), the second winning / failing determining means 117 reads the lottery value from the second holding means 146 and determines whether or not the second special symbol 193 is successful (S44). ), The second success / failure determination means 117 determines the second special symbol 193 (S46), the second pattern determination means 119 determines the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 (S48), the second special symbol 193 and the decoration The symbol variation of the symbol 190 is started (S40).

  Whether it is the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 or the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 is determined based on whether the first start winning a prize slot 62 recorded by the special diagram adjusting means 152 is received or not. It is determined according to the order of winning in the start winning opening 63. If it is not the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (N in S32) and it is not the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N in S42), the flow of this diagram is terminated.

  When the symbol variation display has already started (Y in S30), the symbol variation display is processed (S50), and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S51), The symbol variation being displayed is stopped (S52). If it is during a specific game (short time) (Y in S53) and the special drawing lottery is not a big win (N in S54), the number of times of change is incremented (S55), and if the number of times of change reaches a predetermined continuation number (Y of S56), the specific game is ended (S58). If the number of fluctuations has not reached the number of continuations (N in S56), S58 is skipped. During a specific game (Y in S53), if a big win (Y in S54), the process shifts to a special game (S57), and the specific game is terminated (S58). When it is not in the specific game (N of S53), the processing from S54 to S58 is skipped. If the symbol display stop timing has not been reached (N in S51), the processing of S52 and subsequent steps is terminated by skipping the processing after S52.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal symbol processing of S22 in FIG. If the general drawing lottery value 147 is held in the general symbol holding means 147 (Y in S60), if the normal symbol 195 is not in a variable display (N in S62), the general drawing lottery means 136 is in the general drawing holding means 147. The lottery value is read out to determine whether or not it is successful (S64), the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 is determined (S66), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 is determined (S68). At this time, when the time is short and when it is a specific period after the small hit, the fluctuation time shorter than usual is selected. Then, the symbol variation of the normal symbol 195 is started (S70). If the regular drawing lottery value is not held in S60 (N in S60), the processing from S62 to S70 is skipped, and if the normal symbol 195 is being displayed in a variable manner in S62 (Y in S62), The processing from S64 to S70 is skipped.

  Subsequently, if the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 has been started (Y in S72), the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 is processed (S74), and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 is performed after the set fluctuation time has elapsed. When the stop timing is reached (Y in S76), the normal symbol 195 that is being displayed is stopped (S78). If the stop symbol is a winning mode (Y in S80), the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded and the second start winning opening 63 is opened (S82). On the other hand, if the stop symbol is not a winning mode (N of S80), the process of S82 is skipped. If it is before the fluctuation time has elapsed (N in S76), the processing from S78 to S82 is skipped. When the variable display is not started in S72 (N in S72), the processes from S74 to S82 are skipped.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the small hit game control process of S15 in FIG.
When the first lottery or the second lottery is a small win (Y in S90), a small hit game that is a unit game accompanied by the opening of the second big winning opening 92 is executed. First, when the second big prize opening 92 has not been opened yet (N of S91), the opening / closing control means 124 opens the second big prize opening 92 (S92). If the second big prize opening 92 has been opened (Y of S91), the process of S92 is skipped. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the second grand prize opening 92 was opened (Y in S93), the opening / closing control means 124 closes the second big prize opening 92. (S95). At this time, if there is a game ball passing through the specific area (Y in S96), the process proceeds to a special game (S97). If there is no game ball passing to the specific area (N in S96), the process of S97 is skipped. If the opening time is less than the predetermined time in S93 (N in S93), the process from S95 to S97 is skipped and this process is terminated. If no small hit has occurred in S90 (N in S90), the process from S91 to S97 is skipped and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game of S16 in FIG. First, if the first grand prize winning port 91 is not yet opened (N in S100), the effect display control means 134 starts special game effect processing (S102), and the opening / closing control means 124 opens the first big winning prize port 91. Open (S104). If the first big winning opening 91 has been opened, S102 and S104 are skipped (Y in S100). When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the first grand prize opening 91 was opened (Y in S106), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S106), When the number of entered balls reaches 9 or more (Y in S108), the opening / closing control means 124 closes the first grand prize winning port 91 (S110). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S106) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize winning opening 91 has not reached nine or more (N in S108), the processing after S110 is skipped and S16 is performed. End the flow.

  If the unit game has reached the final round after closing the first grand prize winning port 91 in S110 (Y in S112), the effect display control means 134 ends the effect processing of the special game (S114), and the special game control means. 120 ends the special game (S116), and starts the specific game, that is, the execution of a short time (S118). If the unit game has not reached the final round (N of S112), 1 is added to the number of rounds and the flow of S16 is terminated (S119).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs regardless of whether or not a specific game is in progress, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 is relatively shortened. Can be switched. For this reason, since the normal symbol lottery is performed at short time intervals, the second start winning opening 63 is easily opened regardless of whether the time is short. That is, since the player's profit state increases in a form close to the time, even if the time is not short, the player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to grasp from the change in the variation time of the normal symbol 195 that the second start winning opening 63 is in a game state where it is easy to enter due to the occurrence of a small hit, and the normal symbol that has been relatively less interested in the past. The player's consciousness can be directed to the fluctuation of 195, and a novel gameplay is realized.

  Further, in this embodiment, the possibility of developing a small hit to a big win is left, and the probability of occurrence of a small hit by entering the second start winning hole 63 is set high, and the second start winning hole 63 is set as a game. The region 52 is arranged so as to approach the right side region. In other words, the first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 are provided at positions that are separated to the extent that the target ball can be divided by the strength of the game ball. For this reason, it is easy to obtain a special game that develops from small wins by hitting the second start winning opening 63 after a small hit occurs in the first lottery or the second lottery. That is, since the gameability advantageous to the player can be provided, the interest in the normal symbol 195 may be further increased.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which a plurality of first type pachinko gaming machines is mixed, but other types having the functions of the first type pachinko gaming machine are shown. It can also be applied to gaming machines. As a modified example, a game corresponding to a special game in the first type pachinko gaming machine conventionally referred to as the first special game, and a game corresponding to the special game in the second type pachinko gaming machine conventionally provided as the second special game are provided. It can also be applied to gaming machines.

  The first special game in this modified example occurs through the following process. That is, when the game ball enters the start opening, the first lottery is executed, and a special symbol variation display for indicating the result is performed. When the first lottery is won and the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined winning manner, the first special game is started. The second special game occurs through the following process. That is, when a game ball enters a normal electric role entrance (variable entrance) equipped with an ordinary electric accessory, the second big prize opening is temporarily opened, and the first stage of the second special game is completed. Be started. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening passes through a specific area inside, the second stage of the second special game is started and the second special game is continued.

  When the first special game or the second special game ends, the game shifts to a specific game (short time) with a predetermined probability. This time saving is continued after the special game ends until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (the number of continuations). At this time, since the ease of entering the normal electric role entrance is increased, the possibility of occurrence of the second special game is also increased. If the second special game occurs during the time reduction, the time reduction continues even if the second special game ends. In normal games in the normal state, since it is not easy to enter the normal electric role entrance, the first special game is first generated by entering the game ball into the starting port, A game method that repeatedly aims at the second special game is advantageous to the player.

  Also in this modified example, when a small hit occurs, a variation pattern is selected in which the variation time of the normal symbol 195 is relatively shorter than that in the normal state. For this reason, the normal symbol hit comes relatively early, the normal electric combination is activated, and the normal electric combination entrance is easy to open, and a state advantageous to the player is formed. Therefore, even if it does not change easily in time, or even if it fails to make a transition to the second special game in the short time, if there is a small hit, there is a possibility that it will be transferred to the second special game as a trigger Get higher. The presence / absence of such a small hit can be determined based on the fact that the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened.

  Alternatively, the present invention may be applied to the first type pachinko gaming machine itself, which is not a multi-function machine but has a normal electric combination at the start winning opening.

  In the said Example, the example which shortens the fluctuation | variation time of the normal symbol 195 with the occurrence of small hits was shown. In the modification, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 may be lengthened, or shortened or lengthened when the small hit is generated. As described above, since the player's gain state is changed by switching the fluctuation time of the normal symbol 195 in response to the occurrence of the small hit, it is possible to create a new effect using the change.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a figure which illustrates typically the winning probability of the jackpot and the jackpot of the first lottery and the second lottery. It is a schematic diagram showing the structural example of the time determination table used in normal symbol lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the process of the special symbol of S20 in FIG. 7, and a decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the process of the normal symbol of S22 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the small hit game control process of S15 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game of S16 in FIG. 6 in detail.

Explanation of symbols

  10 Pachinko machines, 50 gaming boards, 52 gaming areas, 59 normal symbol display device, 60 production symbol display device, 62 first start winning port, 63 second starting winning port, 65 ordinary electric winnings, 68 operating port, 70 1st special symbol display device, 71 2nd special symbol display device, 72 general prize opening, 91 1st big prize opening, 92 2nd big prize opening, 100 game control device, 102 main board, 104 sub board, 118 main display Control means, 120 special game control means, 121 small hit game control means, 122 specific game execution means, 124 opening / closing control means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means, 130 pattern storage means, 132 effect determining means, 134 Production display control means, 136 General drawing lottery means, 148 First special figure control means 150 second special figure control means, 152 special figure adjustment means, 153 universal figure control means, 178 special game operation condition holding means, 180 small hit game operation condition holding means, 190 decorative design, 192 first special design, 193 second Special design, 194 display area, 195 Normal design.

Claims (5)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A starting opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to enter;
Special drawing lottery means for executing a special symbol lottery triggered by entering the starting opening,
Special symbol display control means for variably displaying a special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery;
A special winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and opened when the special symbol lottery is won,
Special game operation condition holding means for holding a special game operation condition as a condition for shifting to a special game in which the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time or more;
Special game control means for executing the special game on the assumption that the special game operation condition is satisfied when the special symbol lottery results in the transition to the special game and the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined jackpot mode; ,
A small hitting operating condition holding means for holding a small hitting operating condition as a condition for shifting to a small hitting game in which the big prize opening that is less than the predetermined time is opened;
The special symbol lottery results in the transition to the small hit game, and when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode, the small hit game is executed when the small hit operation condition is satisfied. Game control means;
An operating port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
It is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and is configured so that a game ball can be changed from a relatively difficult to enter state to an easily enterable state, which changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player. A variable entrance to become an opportunity,
A normal drawing lottery means for executing a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not the variable entrance can be changed to the easy entry state upon entry into the operation port;
A normal symbol display control means for variably displaying a normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery;
When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win and the normal symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a win, an opening / closing control means for changing the variable entrance to the easy entry state,
In the normal time, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined based on the first selection criterion, while the second selection criterion is different from the first selection criterion for a specific period triggered by the establishment of the small hitting operation condition. A universal figure determining means for determining the variation time of the normal symbol based on the above;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: The second selection criterion is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively shorter than the first selection criterion,
The said common figure determination means determines the fluctuation | variation time of the said normal symbol based on the said 2nd selection criteria for the specific period triggered by establishment of the said small hits operating conditions. A ball game machine. After the special game is over, the probability that the result of the normal symbol lottery is won is higher than the normal state, and the variable entrance is shifted to a specific game in which the period in which the entrance is easy becomes longer. With specific game execution means,
The normal symbol determining means determines the variation time of the normal symbol based on the second selection criterion regardless of whether or not the specific game is in progress when the small hitting operation condition is established. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The starting port includes a first starting port into which a game ball can enter and a second starting port made up of the variable entrance port,
The special figure lottery means is a first lottery means for executing the first lottery as the special symbol lottery upon entry into the first start opening, and the special drawing lottery upon entry into the second start opening. A second lottery means for executing the second lottery as the symbol lottery,
The special figure display control means is a first display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery, and a second display for variably displaying the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery. Control means,
The second lottery means has a result indicating a transition to the small hit game in the second lottery with a higher hit probability than the first lottery,
The special game control means determines that the special game operation condition is satisfied when the game ball that has entered the big prize opening in the small hit game further passes through a specific area provided therein, and the special game operation condition is established. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is executed. As the special game operation condition holding means, a first operation condition holding means for holding a first operation condition that is a condition for executing the first special game in which the special winning opening is opened for the predetermined time or longer. A second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game in which the special winning opening is opened for the predetermined time or longer,
As the special game control means, the special symbol lottery results in the transition to the special game, and it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined jackpot, The first special game executing means for executing the first special game by changing the big winning opening to a state in which it can enter the ball, and the second operating condition is satisfied by entering the variable entrance When the first stage in the second special game is executed by determining and changing the big winning opening to a state in which it is possible to enter a ball, and in the first stage, the player enters a specific area in the big winning opening. It is determined that the condition for transition to the second stage in the second special game has been established, and the second stage in the second special game is executed by changing the big winning opening to a state in which it can continue to enter the ball. Second special And a skill execution means,
With the end of the first special game or the second special game, the probability that the result of the normal symbol lottery wins is higher than the normal state, and the variable entrance is easy to enter. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising specific game execution means for shifting to a specific game in which a period of time for a state becomes long.

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