JP2010220636A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To maintain a high performance effect by minimizing adverse influence on an already started non-priority side continuous notice by a priority side symbol variation which has interrupted later in a pinball game machine which preferentially performs the symbol variation of one of two special symbol display means. <P>SOLUTION: During a first continuous notice state which is a continuous notice state started when only the holding number of a non-priority side first special symbol display means is not less than 1, when a priority side second special symbol start means detects a game ball (S36: No), a notice performance is not executed for the symbol variation of a second special symbol display means based on the detection by ending the first continuous notice state at the point of time for instance (S39, S40). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine.

  The pachinko machines that are currently mainstream, when the symbol starting means detects a game ball, obtains variable storage information such as a jackpot determination random number value from the random number generating means and limits a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) Is stored in the information storage means, and each time the symbol display means is in a variable state, the variable storage information is sequentially extracted from the information storage means, and the jackpot determination random number value of the variable storage information is determined in advance. If there is a match, the symbol change is performed by the symbol display means so as to stop in the out-of-game mode. It is configured so that the player can enjoy great benefits by opening the means.

  Also, in this type of pachinko machine, whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value is determined in advance when the jackpot determination random number value is acquired, that is, when the symbol starting means detects the game ball. In many cases, the notification effect is performed based on the determination result. As a notice effect based on the prior determination of such a random number, for example, a pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 is highly likely to be a jackpot determination random value that matches a specific jackpot determination value. In order to indicate to the player, it is conceivable that the notice effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variations up to the symbol variation corresponding to the reserved storage.

  At present, many pachinko machines having two sets of special symbol display means and corresponding start ports have appeared (for example, Patent Document 2). In this type of pachinko machine, the type that can perform symbol variation by two special symbol display means in parallel and the other variation during the symbol variation by one special symbol display means as in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 2. Some types cannot start. Furthermore, in the latter case, when both of the two special symbol display means have reserved storage, priority is given to the type in which symbols are changed in accordance with the order in which they are stored in a reserved manner, such as the pachinko machine of Patent Document 2, and either one of the reserved memories. The type that changes the design is considered.

JP 2003-290502 A JP 2005-31627 A

  By the way, Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko machine equipped with only one special symbol display means. However, Patent Document 2 discloses a continuous notice effect function as described in Patent Document 1. It can be considered to be mounted on a pachinko machine equipped with two special symbol display means as described in the above.

  In this case, for example, if it is a pachinko machine of the type that sequentially digests the symbol variation by the two special symbol display means in accordance with the order stored in the reserved state, the existing stored memory is not affected by the subsequent reserved memory in the order of the storage. Because it is digested, the continuous notice effect once started is not affected. However, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine of a type that performs symbol variation with priority given to one of the two special symbol display means, for example, a continuous notice over a plurality of variations is started with respect to the special symbol on the non-priority side. However, if the priority side starting means detects a game ball in the middle, the priority side symbol variation will be interrupted. May occur.

  In other words, for example, while performing a so-called continuous notice for the non-priority side, it will be a big win due to symbol changes on the priority side, or during the continuous notice for the non-priority side other than the final change will be out of reach If the result of symbol variation appears against the start condition of the continuous notice during the continuous notice, such as a change in reach on the priority side due to the change in the priority side, the effect of rendering may be reduced. Further, for example, when a certain story is given to the continuous notice, it is also conceivable that when the priority side symbol variation interrupts, the story is broken and the effect of the production is also lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a ball game machine that prioritizes the symbol variation of one of the two special symbol display means, the non-priority side continuous notice that has already been started is The purpose is to maintain a high performance effect while minimizing the adverse effects caused by the change in the design of the priority side that has been interrupted.

  The present invention provides first and second special symbol display means for variably displaying a special symbol based on variable memory information acquired based on detection of a game ball by the first and second special symbol starting means 16a and 16b. 23a, 23b, and first and second information storage means 53a for storing the variable storage information with a predetermined upper limit holding number as a limit until the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b are used for symbol fluctuation. , 53b, and the jackpot determination random number value in the variable storage information matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, and the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a predetermined jackpot mode. A special profit state generating means 55 for generating a special profit state advantageous to a person, and a special profit state for generating a special gaming state for a predetermined period after the occurrence of the special profit state based on establishment of a predetermined start condition. The game state generation means 57 and a continuous notice state over a plurality of symbol variations until the specific symbol variation corresponding to the specific variation storage information among the variation storage information stored in the first information storage unit 53a is started. Continuous notice state starting means 86a for determining whether or not, and continuous notice effect control means 86b for executing a predetermined notice effect during the change of the special symbol on the condition that the state is in the continuous notice state, The first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b are configured not to start the other symbol variation during the symbol variation, and are stored in the first and second special random number storage units 53a and 53b. When the first and second special reserved numbers, which are the numbers of the jackpot determination random number values, are both 1 or more, the second special symbol display unit 23a has the second special symbol rather than the symbol variation. In the ball and ball game machine configured to give priority to the symbol change of the handle display means 23b, the first continuous notice in the continuous notice state started when only the first special reserved number is 1 or more. When the second special symbol starting means 16b detects a game ball during the state, the advance notice by the continuous notice effect control means 86b is applied to the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b based on the detection. It is configured not to produce an effect.

  According to the present invention, even if a result that violates the start condition of the continuous notice appears in the priority side symbol fluctuation interrupted during the first continuous notice state, the adverse effect caused by the result can be suppressed to a small level. The effect can be maintained.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention. Similarly it is a front view of a game board. It is also a block diagram of the control system. It is a figure which similarly shows the jackpot design random number value about the 1st, 2nd special design, the special profit state corresponding to it, and a special game state. It is a figure which similarly shows the opening probability of the normal symbol for every gaming state, variation time, and the opening / closing pattern of the 2nd special symbol starting means. It is a figure which similarly shows an example of a 1st, 2nd special reservation number designation | designated command. Similarly, it is a flowchart of a continuous notice state start process (first half). Similarly, it is a flowchart of a continuous notice state start process (second half). It is a flowchart of a continuous notice effect control process similarly. It is a figure which similarly shows an example of a notice effect selection table. It is a flowchart of the continuous notice effect control process which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-10 has illustrated 1st Embodiment which employ | adopted this invention for the pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, a gaming machine main body 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door 4 and a front plate 5 are arranged vertically and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The front plate 5 is provided with a storage tray 6 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching means (not shown), a launching handle 7 for operating the launching means, and the like on the front side.

  A game board 11 shown in FIG. 2 is detachably mounted on the back side of the glass door 4. On the front side of the game board 11, a guide rail 12 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means is annularly mounted, and a center case 14, a normal symbol start is provided in a game area 13 inside the guide rail 12. Various game parts such as means 15, first special symbol starting means 16a, second special symbol starting means 16b, big winning means 17, and normal winning means 18 are arranged.

  The center case 14 is provided with a normal symbol display means 22, first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b, a normal reserved number display means 24 and the like in addition to an image display device 21 such as a liquid crystal type. The image display device 21 constitutes first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b, first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b, notice effect display means 27, and the like.

  The normal symbol starting means 15 is for starting the symbol variation by the normal symbol displaying means 22 and is constituted by a passing gate or the like through which a game ball can pass, and is arranged on the right side of the center case 14, for example.

  The normal symbol display means 22 is for variably displaying the normal symbol, and is composed of, for example, two light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to two types of normal symbols “O” and “X”. Under the condition that the symbol starting means 15 detects the game ball, the two light emitters blink alternately for a predetermined time, and the hit determination random number value acquired when the normal symbol starting means 15 detects the gaming ball is predetermined. When the value matches the hit determination value, the “○” side illuminant corresponding to the hit state emits light, and in other cases, the “×” side illuminant corresponding to the disengagement state emits light. The flashing will end.

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 15 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display means 22 or during the normal profit state described later, a hit determination random number value acquired at the time of detection is determined in advance. The upper limit number, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and the normal number-of-holds display means 24 made up of, for example, the same number of light emitters as the upper limit number of reservations determines the number of stored random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the normal number of reservations). ) Is displayed to inform the player of the number of normally reserved items at that time.

  The first special symbol starting means 16a is for starting symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 23a, and is constituted by a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means or the like. Arranged on the side. The second special symbol starting means 16b is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 23b, and can be switched by the opening / closing means 28 between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won. The opening / closing type winning means (an example of the actuating type winning means) is, for example, arranged on the right side of the same center case 14 as the normal symbol starting means 15 and below the normal symbol starting means 15. The second special symbol starting means 16b is configured so that the opening / closing means 28 is opened from a closed state for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a normal profit state occurs when the stop symbol after fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 22 hits. It is configured to change to a state. The second special symbol starting means 16b may be configured to be able to win even in the closed state.

  Each of the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b is composed of one or a plurality of display means, for example, a seven-segment type display means capable of variably displaying each one special symbol. The display means 23a wins the first special symbol starting means 16a, the second special symbol display means 23b wins the second special symbol starting means 16b, and the first and second special symbol starting means 16a, 16b play the gaming balls. The first and second special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time on the condition that the first and second special symbol starting means 16a and 16b are won, and the jackpot determination random number value acquired when winning is determined in advance. In addition, when it matches with the jackpot determination value, it stops in a predetermined jackpot mode, and in other cases it stops in a losing mode.

  The first and second special symbols are not composed of, for example, numeric symbols, but are composed of a plurality of types of symbols consisting of combinations of lines and points that have no special meaning as such. A plurality of jackpot modes are set, and the other modes are set to be off.

  Further, when a game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 16a and 16b during the fluctuation display of the first and second special symbols or during the special profit state described later, at the time of winning (when detected) ) Is stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number, for example, 4 each as a limit, and the first and second special reserved number display means 26a, 26b are used for the jackpot determination random number value respectively. The stored number (hereinafter referred to as the first and second special reserved numbers) is displayed, and the player is notified of the first and second special reserved numbers at that time.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started during the special profit state, and one of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started. During the symbol variation, the other symbol variation is not started, and both are controlled so as not to vary simultaneously. Further, in the present embodiment, when both the first and second special reserved numbers are 1 or more, the second special symbol display means rather than the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 23a, regardless of the reserved storage order. It is configured to give priority to the symbol variation of 23b.

  The first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b are synchronized with the change display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b, for example. The effect design is displayed in a variable manner, and one or a plurality of, for example, three first and second effect designs in the horizontal direction can be displayed on the display screen 21a of the image display device 21 together with various effect images, for example. The first effect symbol display means 25a is a first special symbol starter means 16a, and the second effect symbol display means 25b is a first special condition starter 16b on the condition that a game ball wins a prize to the second special symbol starter means 16b. First, first and second effect symbols start to change according to a predetermined change pattern simultaneously with the start of change of the second special symbol, and finally stop simultaneously with stop of change of the first and second special symbols. 2 Production design left, right, middle And it is adapted to stop at a predetermined order. As described above, since the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b do not change at the same time, the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b simultaneously display the symbol change display on the display screen 21a. Never do.

  For example, 10 kinds of numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are used for the production symbol, and all three symbols, such as “6, 6, 6” and “7, 7, 7”, are all in the same pattern. Is a big hit mode, and at least one pattern is different. The stop symbols after the first and second effect symbols are changed by the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b are the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b. Is a big hit mode when it stops in the big hit mode, and it becomes an arbitrary off mode when the first and second special symbols stop in the off mode. In addition, the 1st, 2nd effect symbol display means 25a, 25b may perform the effect which is not directly related to the fluctuation | variation content of a 1st, 2nd special symbol.

  The first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b display the first and second special reserved numbers based on the displayed numbers of the first and second symbols X and Y corresponding to the first and second special reserved numbers. Thus, the first and second reserved symbols X and Y corresponding to the first and second reserved numbers are displayed on the same display screen 21a, for example, on the lower side, corresponding to each other vertically.

  The big winning means 17 is an open / close-type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 29 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won, and the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b. When the special profit state occurs based on the fact that the first and second special symbols after the change becomes a big hit mode, the opening / closing plate 29 opens to the front side according to any of a plurality of types of opening patterns, for example. The game ball that has fallen above is awarded to the inside.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. In FIG. 3, 31 is a main control board, 32 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 31 and 32 collects the center case 14 mounted on the game board 11 and a plurality of other game parts from the back side. Each of them is housed in a substrate case that is detachably attached to appropriate positions on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 11 such as the back side of the back cover to be covered.

  The main control board 31 mainly performs control related to the game operation on the game board 11 side, and includes a normal random number generation processing means 41 constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., a normal start port check processing means 42, Ordinary random number storage means 43, ordinary symbol processing means 44, ordinary profit state generation means 45, ordinary symbol display control means 46, first and second special random number generation processing means 51a and 51b, and first and second special start port check processing Means 52a, 52b, first and second special random number storage means (first and second information storage means) 53a, 53b, first and second special symbol processing means 54a, 54b, special profit state generating means 55, first , Second special symbol display control means 56a, 56b, special gaming state generation means 57, pre-determination means 58, control command transmission means 59, and the like.

  The normal random number generation processing means 41 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the changed normal symbol is set as a hit mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal starting port check processing means 42 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 15. Based on the fact that the normal symbol starting means 15 detects the game ball, the normal random number generating processing means 41. One hit determination random number value is acquired, and the hit determination random number value is stored in the normal random number storage means 43 up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four).

  The normal symbol processing means 44 performs processing related to the normal symbol fluctuation display. The normal symbol display means 22 is in a variable displayable state, and one or more hit determination random number values are stored in the normal random number storage means 43. The winning judgment random number stored in the ordinary random number storage means 43 is taken out first, and the winning judgment random number matches the predetermined hit judgment value. A hit determination function that makes a hit / miss determination according to whether or not to perform, a normal stop symbol selection function that selects the type of stop symbol after a normal symbol change based on a hit / fail determination result, and a normal symbol change A variable time selection function for selecting time is provided.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of hit determination values used for the hit determination is different between a special game state described later and a normal game state other than that described later, thereby The probability (for example, 1 / 1.3) is set higher than the winning probability (for example, 1/10) in the normal gaming state, and the variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds) in the special gaming state is set in the normal gaming state. It is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds).

  The normal profit state generating means 45 opens and closes the second special symbol starting means 16b when the determination result by the normal symbol processing means 44 is a hit determination and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 22 is in a hit state. The means 28 is changed to an open state according to any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × opening once) and the opening time and / or the number of opening times are set to be longer than the normal opening / closing pattern. Two types of opening / closing patterns (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) are set, and the normal opening / closing pattern is selected during the normal gaming state, and the special opening / closing pattern is selected during the special gaming state. Yes.

  The normal symbol display control means 46 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 22 based on the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 44. The normal symbol display means 22 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 22 can be variably displayed and the normal random number storage means. On the condition that one or more hit determination random number values are stored in 43 (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), the normal symbol display means 22 starts the variation of the normal symbols, and the normal symbol processing means 44 Based on the elapse of the selected variation time, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol similarly selected by the normal symbol processing means 44.

  The first and second special random number generation processing means 51a and 51b receive the jackpot determination random number used for determining whether or not the first and second special symbols after change are to be the big hit mode, and the special symbols after change are jackpots. A special random number generation process for repeatedly generating a random bonus pattern random number used for selection of a stop symbol when it becomes an aspect, a variation pattern selection random number used for selecting a variation pattern of the first and second effect symbols, and other predetermined random numbers is performed. It is configured.

  The first and second special start opening check processing means 52a and 52b perform processing based on winning a game ball to the first and second special symbol start means 16a and 16b. The first and second special symbol start Based on the fact that the means 16a and 16b detect the game balls, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value created by the first and second special random number creation processing means 51a and 51b are obtained one by one, and the jackpot The determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored in the first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four each) as a limit.

  The first and second special symbol processing means 54a and 54b perform processing relating to the variable display of the first and second special symbols, and the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b are in a state in which the variable display is possible. The first and second special random number storage means 53a and 53b are stored on the condition that one or more jackpot determination random numbers are stored (the first and second special reserved numbers are one or more). , The jackpot determination random number value stored earliest in the second special random number storage means 53a, 53b is taken out, and the jackpot determination / deletion determination is made depending on whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value Based on the jackpot determination function, the determination result of the jackpot / losing, and the jackpot symbol random number value stored together with the jackpot determination random number value in the first and second special random number storage means 53a, 53b. Based on the special stop symbol selection function for selecting the stop symbol after the second special symbol variation, the jackpot / outage determination result, one variation pattern of a plurality of types as the variation pattern of the first and second effect symbols And a variation pattern selection function for selecting.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “7” out of the jackpot determination random number values of 0 to 349 during the normal probability state other than during the high probability state described later, and “7” in addition to the “7” during the high probability state. It is assumed that a plurality (for example, a total of 10) such as “17” and “27” are set as jackpot determination values.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started during the special profit state, and one of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is not started. If the other symbol variation is not started during symbol variation and both are not varying simultaneously, and the first and second special reserve numbers are both 1 or more, the first The symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b is prioritized over the symbol variation of the special symbol display means 23a. That is, when any of the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b is finished and the next change display is possible, the first special hold number is 1 or more. The processing by the special symbol processing means 54a is performed, and the processing by the second special symbol processing means 54b is performed if at least the second special reserved number is 1 or more.

  In the special profit state generating means 55, the determination result by the first and second special symbol processing means 54a and 54b is a jackpot determination, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the first special symbol display means 23a or the second special symbol display means 23b is displayed. A special profit state that is advantageous to the player is generated based on the big hit mode. During the special profit state, the special winning means 17 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. For example, a plurality of types of opening patterns of the special winning means 17 are prepared, and one of them is selected by the special profit state generating means 55.

  In the present embodiment, two types of opening patterns A and B are provided as shown in FIG. 4, and the special profit state generating means 55 is a jackpot when the first special symbol becomes a jackpot mode. Depending on the type of mode, that is, one of the open patterns A and B according to the jackpot symbol random value (FIG. 4 (a)), when the second special symbol becomes a jackpot mode, the type of jackpot mode That is, only the open pattern B is selected regardless of the jackpot symbol random number value (FIG. 4B).

  The opening pattern A is set so that the operation of releasing the special winning means 17 for 0.2 seconds is performed for two rounds. In this opening pattern A, since the opening time of one time is as short as 0.2 seconds and the number of rounds is as small as two rounds, the possibility that a game ball wins during the opening is very small.

  The release pattern B is an operation of closing the big winning means 17 on condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 28 seconds) has elapsed since the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have been won. It is set to perform a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). In the case of this open pattern B, if there are 15 prize balls for one winning prize to the big winning means 17, in most cases 9 × 15 × 15 = 2025 pieces of the ball simply by continuing the shooting operation. The direct profit that the player can expect compared to the opening pattern A can be expected to be greatly increased.

  The first and second special symbol display control means 56a and 56b perform display control of the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b, and the special symbols by the first and second special symbol processing means 54a and 54b. Based on the processing, the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b start to vary the first and second special symbols and correspond to the first and second variation patterns selected by the variation pattern selection function. Based on the passage of the fluctuation time, the fluctuations of the first and second special symbols are stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the special stop symbol selection function.

  The special game state generation means 57 is for generating a special game state advantageous to the player during a predetermined period after the occurrence of the special profit state, and includes, for example, a high probability state generation means 57a.

  The high-probability state generating unit 57a has a special advantage when the jackpot determination random number stored in the first and second special random number storage units 53a and 53b matches the jackpot determination value (when a predetermined start condition is satisfied). A high probability state is generated after the state ends. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number value coincides with the jackpot determination value so that a high probability state is always generated after the special profit state. However, for example, the jackpot determination random number value is a jackpot. A high-probability state is generated only when this is satisfied, with a predetermined start condition that the value matches the determination value and the jackpot symbol random number value matches the predetermined determination value. For example, the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. If the jackpot symbol random number value does not coincide with the predetermined determination value, another gaming state, for example, a short time state may be generated.

  During the high probability state, the number of jackpot determination values is increased from, for example, 1 to 10, compared to other normal probability states, so that the probability that the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode is a normal probability (for example, 1/350). ) And a higher probability (for example, 1/35) than the normal variation time. For example, for the first and second special symbols, the variation times of the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b are shorter than the normal variation times, respectively. Switched to a shortened variation time. For normal symbols, the hit probability is changed from a normal probability (for example, 1/10) to a high probability (for example, 1 / 1.3), and the variation time is reduced from a normal variation time (for example, 27 seconds) to a shortened variation time. (For example, 2.7 seconds), the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing means 28 of the second special symbol starting means 16b is changed from the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × opened once) to the special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2). × to 3 times the open), it is adapted to be switched respectively.

  Further, the high probability state of the present embodiment is so-called “number cut probability change”, “ST”, etc., and the first and second special symbol display means 23a, 23b after the occurrence thereof are called first and first 2 The special symbol is changed a certain number of times, for example, 70 times, or is terminated when the next jackpot state has occurred so far.

  The pre-determining means 58 is a predetermined timing before the determination by the first and second special symbol processing means 54a and 54b, for example, when the first and second special symbol starting means 16a and 16b detect a game ball. The content of the jackpot determination random value acquired by the detection is determined, and the jackpot determination random number value matches only the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot holding storage”) ), One that matches the jackpot judgment value in the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as “the jackpot hold memory at the normal probability”), or one that does not match the jackpot judgment value (hereinafter referred to as the “off hold storage”). It is comprised so that it may determine.

The control command transmission means 59 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board side such as the effect control board 32 by one-way communication and giving a control command. The first and second special symbol processing means 54a, Based on the 1st and 2nd special symbol processing by 54b, the 1st and 2nd variation pattern designation command which designates the variation pattern of the 1st and 2nd production symbol, the variation which designates stop of the 1st and 2nd production symbol A function of transmitting a stop command or the like to the effect control board 32 side, a function of transmitting a special game state generation command, an end command, or the like to the effect control board 32 side when the special game state is generated and ended by the special game state generating means 57 The first and second special reserved number designation commands for designating the first and second special reserved numbers are transmitted to the effect control board 32 side based on the determination result by the prior determining means 58 and the like. Other, for example on the basis of various gaming state from special interests state includes image, audio, a function for transmitting a control command for lamp performance control board 32 side.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, the first and second special hold quantity designation commands include four types of commands corresponding to the four hold memories from the hold 1 to the hold 4 as a result of determination by the prior determination means 58. In other words, three sets are provided corresponding to three types: out-hold storage, normal probability jackpot storage, and high probability jackpot storage.

  The effect control board 32 includes various kinds such as first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b, first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b, notice effect display means 27, audio output means 81, lamp means 82 and the like. This is for controlling the production means, and is provided with production symbol display control means 83, special reserved number display control means 84, reservation storage means 85, continuous notice control means 86, voice control means 87, lamp control means 88 and the like. .

  The audio control unit 87 performs audio output control of the audio output unit 81 such as a speaker, and outputs a predetermined sound effect or the like from the audio output unit 81 based on an audio control command from the main control board 31 side. It has become. The lamp control unit 88 controls the light emission of the lamp unit 82 and the like, and causes the lamp unit 82 and the like to emit light in a predetermined pattern based on a lamp control command from the main control board 31 side.

  The effect symbol display control means 83 controls the display of the first and second effect symbol display means 25a and 25b, and receives either the first or second variation pattern designation command from the main control board 31 side. In addition, when the variation of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the command and the variation stop command is received, the first effect symbol or the disengagement mode corresponding to the variation pattern, for example, The variation of the 1 st production symbol or the second production symbol is stopped.

  The special reserved number display control means 84 controls the display of the first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b, and a new game ball is detected by the first and second special symbol start means 16a and 16b. When the first and second special reserved number designation commands are received from the main control board 31, the predetermined positions on the display screen 21a of the image display device 21 are determined based on the first and second special reserved number designation commands. The first and second special reserved numbers corresponding to the first and second symbols X and Y are displayed, and the symbol variation by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b is newly started. The first and second displayed on the first and second special reserved number display means 26a and 26b when a predetermined command transmitted at the start of symbol variation, for example, a first and second variation pattern designation command is received. Shi Bol X, and is configured to shift the Y in one minute forward.

  The contents of the first and second special reserved number designation commands received from the main control board 31 are stored in the reserved storage means 85 until the symbol variation corresponding to the reserved storage is started.

  The continuous notice control means 86 controls the first and second continuous notice states in which the notice effect by the notice effect display means 27 is performed over a plurality of symbol variations by the first and second special symbol display means 23a and 23b. , Continuous notice state start means 86a and continuous notice effect control means 86b are provided.

  The continuous notice state start means 86a is configured to execute a continuous notice state start process as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, for example, when a control command is received. In the continuous notice state starting process (FIG. 7) by the continuous notice state starting means 86a, it is first determined whether or not the first and second special reserved number designation commands are received (S1, S12), and the first special reserved number designation is performed. If it is determined that a command has been received (S1: Yes), the processing from S2 to S11 is performed. If it is determined that a second special reserved number designation command has been received (S12: Yes), the processing from S13 to S21 is performed. Are executed respectively.

  If it is determined that the first special reserved number designation command has been received (S1: Yes), the determinations of S2 to S4 are subsequently performed. In S2, it is determined whether either the first continuous notice counter or the second continuous notice counter is greater than zero. Here, the first and second continuous notice counters indicate the first and second special symbols until the end of the first and second continuous notice states when the first and second continuous notice states occur. This indicates the number of fluctuations, and if the value of the first and second continuous notice counters is greater than 0, it can be determined that the first and second continuous notice states are in progress.

  These first and second continuous notice counters are set with the values of the first and second special reserved numbers at the time when the first and second continuous notice states are started (S11 and S21 described later), Thereafter, every time the first and second special symbols change, 1 is subtracted (S34 and S38 in FIG. 9 described later). When it is determined in S2 that either the first or second continuous notice counter is greater than 0, that is, already in the first continuous notice state or the second continuous notice state (S2: Yes). Here, the continuous notice state start process ends.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not it is in the special gaming state, and if it is determined that it is in the special gaming state (S3: Yes), the continuous notice state start process ends here. That is, the first continuous notice state does not occur during the special game state.

  In S4, it is determined whether or not the first special reservation number is a predetermined number, for example, 2 or more, and the second special reservation number is zero. When it is determined that the first special reserved number is less than a predetermined number (for example, 2) or the second special reserved number is greater than 0 (S4: No), the continuous notice state start process is performed here. finish. That is, the first continuous notice state does not occur while the second special reserved number is larger than zero.

  Subsequently, based on the contents stored in the hold storage means 85, it is determined whether or not all the hold memories other than the latest are out of the first special symbol side (S5). In the case where it is determined that at least one of these is not out (S5: No), the continuous notice state start process ends here.

  In this S5, it is determined whether or not all the stored memories other than the latest are out of reach, and if at least one of the stored memories other than the latest is not out of reach variation pattern, the continuous notice state is used here. You may comprise so that a start process may be complete | finished. In this case, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern by pre-determining, for example, the fluctuation pattern selection random number value by the pre-determination means 58, and the result is produced by the first special reserved number designation command or the like. What is necessary is just to make it transmit to the control board 32 side.

  If it is determined in S5 that all of the reserved memories other than the latest on the first special symbol side are out of date (S5: Yes), based on the contents stored in the reserved storage means 85, the first special symbol side It is determined whether or not the latest pending storage is a jackpot (S6). If it is a jackpot, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to start a continuous jackpot notice state (S7). Whether or not to start the continuous notice state is determined (S8). Note that the lottery (S8) for determining whether or not to start the continuous notice state of the gasses may be performed only when the latest on-hold storage is out of reach and the reach changes.

  When a lottery result indicating that the jackpot or the continuous notice state of the gusset is to be started is obtained (S9: Yes), the notice effect selection table according to the first special reserved number and the contents of the latest reserved memory is displayed. Based on this, a notice effect sequence is selected (S10), the value of the first special reserved number is set in the first continuous notice counter (S11), and the continuous notice state start process ends.

  Here, the “notice effect line” defines the type of notice effect that is executed when each symbol changes during the first and second continuous notice states. In the present embodiment, the first and second continuous notice states are started on the condition that the first and second special reserved numbers are 2 or more, and the upper limit of the first and second special reserved numbers is four. The number of the notice effects that constitute the notice effect sequence is 2, 3 or 4. In this embodiment, a total of 12 types of notice effects are provided in three groups of A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4. By sequentially executing the four kinds of notice effects in each group, one effect is provided. Assume that the story is structured.

  When the first and second special reserved numbers at the start of the first and second continuous notice states (the number of symbol changes during the first and second continuous notice states) are two, “A1, A2”, “ If any one of the three types of notice effect sequences of “B1, B2” and “C1, C2” is 3, “A1, A2, A3”, “B1, B2, B3”, “C1, C2, C3” If any of the three types of notice production lines of “4” is four, “A1, A2, A3, A4”, “B1, B2, B3, B4”, “C1, C2, C3, C4” 3 Any one of the types of notice production lines is selected.

  In addition, the “notice effect selection table” is a table in which selection rates of a plurality of notice effect sequences to be selected are set in advance. As shown in FIG. For each second special reserved number (number of symbol fluctuations during the first and second continuous notice states) and the contents of the latest reserved memory at the start of the first and second continuous notice states (during the first and second continuous notice states) Of the last symbol variation).

  According to the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the number of first special reservations is three and the latest reserved memory is a big hit, the notice effect sequence “A1, A2, A3” has a probability of 30%. The notice effect sequence “B1, B2, B3” is selected with a probability of 50%, and the notice effect sequence “C1, C2, C3” is selected with a probability of 20%. In the present embodiment, the same notice effect selection table (FIG. 10) is used in the first continuous notice state and the second continuous notice state, but differs between the first successive notice state and the second successive notice state. A notice effect selection table may be used.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special reserved number designation command has been received (S12: Yes), the determinations of S13 and S14 are subsequently performed. In S13, it is determined whether or not any of the first continuous notice counter and the second continuous notice counter is greater than zero. When it is determined in S13 that either of the first and second continuous notice counters is greater than 0, that is, already in the first continuous notice state or the second continuous notice state (S13: Yes). Here, the continuous notice state start process ends.

  In S14, it is determined whether or not the second special reserved number is a predetermined number, for example, 2 or more. If the second special reserved number is less than a predetermined number (for example, 2), the continuous notice state start process ends here.

  Subsequently, based on the contents stored in the holding storage means 85, it is determined whether or not all the holding memories other than the latest are out of the second special symbol side (S15). If it is determined that at least one of these is not out (S15: No), the continuous notice state start process ends here.

  In this S15, it is determined whether or not all the stored memories other than the latest are out of reach, and if at least one of the stored memories other than the latest is not out of reach variation pattern, the continuous notice state is used here. You may comprise so that a start process may be complete | finished. In this case, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern by predetermining, for example, the variation pattern selection random number value by the prior determination unit 58, and the result is produced by the second special reserved number designation command or the like. What is necessary is just to make it transmit to the control board 32 side.

  If it is determined in S15 that all of the reserved memories other than the latest on the second special symbol side are out of date (S15: Yes), the second special symbol side is based on the contents stored in the reserved storage means 85. It is determined whether or not the latest pending storage is a jackpot (S16). If it is a jackpot, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to start a continuous jackpot notice state (S17). Whether or not to start the continuous notice state is determined (S18). Note that the lottery (S18) for determining whether or not to start the continuous notice state of the gasses may be performed only when the latest on-hold storage is out and the reach is changed.

  When a lottery result indicating that the jackpot or the continuous notice state of gusset is to be started is obtained (S19: Yes), the notice effect selection table according to the second special reserved number and the contents of the latest reserved memory ( The notice advancement sequence is selected based on FIG. 10) (S20), the value of the second special reserved number is set in the second consecutive notice counter (S21), and the continuous notice state start process is ended.

  The continuous notice effect control means 86b controls the notice effect that is performed during the first and second continuous notice states. For example, the continuous notice effect control process as shown in FIG. 9 is executed when the control command is received. It is configured. In the continuous notice effect control process (FIG. 9) by the continuous notice effect control means 86b, it is first determined whether or not the first and second variation pattern designation commands have been received (S31, S35), and the first variation pattern designation command is determined. When it is determined that it has been received (S31: Yes), the processing of S32 to S34 is executed, and when it is determined that the second variation pattern designation command has been received (S35: Yes), the processing of S36 to S40 is executed. Is done.

  If it is determined that the first variation pattern designation command has been received (S31: Yes), the condition is that the value of the first continuous notice counter is greater than 0, that is, the first continuous notice state is in effect. (S32: Yes), the notice effect corresponding to the value of the first continuous notice counter in the notice effect sequence selected in S10 of FIG. 7 is executed in synchronization with the variation of the first effect symbol (S33), 1 is subtracted from the continuous notice counter (S34), and the continuous notice effect control process ends. For example, when the notice effect sequence “B1, B2, B3” is selected in S10 of FIG. 7 based on the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 10B, when the first continuous notice counter is 3 in S33. When the first notice effect B1 is 2, the second notice effect B2 is executed, and when the first notice effect B1 is 1, the third notice effect B3 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second variation pattern designation command has been received (S35: Yes), whether or not the value of the second continuous notice counter is larger than 0, that is, in the second continuous notice state. It is determined whether or not there is (S36). Then, if the value of the second continuous notice counter is larger than 0, that is, if the second continuous notice state is in effect (S36: Yes), the second continuous notice in the notice effect column selected in S20 of FIG. The notice effect corresponding to the value of the counter is executed in synchronization with the change of the second effect symbol (S37), 1 is subtracted from the second continuous notice counter (S38), and the continuous notice effect control process ends.

  In S36, if the value of the second continuous notice counter is not greater than 0, that is, not in the second continuous notice state (S36: No), the value of the first continuous notice counter is greater than 0, that is, On the condition that it is in the first continuous notice state (S39: Yes), the first continuous notice counter is cleared to 0 (S40), and the continuous notice effect control process ends. Since the first continuous notice counter is cleared to 0, the first continuous notice state is terminated at this point.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second variation pattern designation command is received during the first continuous notice state (when the second special symbol starting means 16b detects a game ball), the first change is made at that time. It is configured to end the continuous notice state (S31 → S35 → S36 → S39 → S40). As a result, even if a result that violates the start condition of the continuous notice (for example, a big hit during the continuous notice state of GASE) appears in the design change on the priority side interrupted during the first continuous notice state In addition, since the first continuous notice state ends in the middle of the process, the story is not greatly broken, and a high performance effect can be maintained.

  FIG. 11 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention. When the second special symbol starting means 16b detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state, the second special symbol display means 23b based on the detection. The example which comprised so that a 1st continuous notice state might be interrupted only during the symbol fluctuation of this is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the continuous notice effect control process of the present embodiment is partly changed in the continuous notice effect control process (FIG. 9) of the first embodiment, and a second variation pattern designation command is received ( S35: Yes), if not in the second continuous notice state (S36: No), if in the first continuous notice state, the first continuous only if the variation of the second special symbol is a big hit The notice counter is cleared to 0 (S39a → S40).

  Thus, when the second variation pattern designation command is received during the first continuous notice state (when the second special symbol starter 16b detects a game ball), the variation of the second special symbol becomes a big hit. The first continuous notice state ends at that time, otherwise the first continuous notice state is interrupted while the second special symbol is changing, and the second special symbol When the variation is finished and the variation of the first special symbol is resumed, the first continuous notice state is also resumed.

  Therefore, also in the present embodiment, a result that violates the start condition of the continuous notice in the priority side symbol variation interrupted during the first continuous notice state (for example, a big hit during the continuous notice state of gasses). Even if it appears, the adverse effect caused by it can be kept small, and since the first continuous notice state is interrupted, the story performance is not greatly broken, and a high performance effect can be maintained.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the second embodiment, when the second special symbol starting unit 16b detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state, the symbol variation by the second special symbol display unit 23b based on the detection is a big hit mode. If so, the first continuous notice state is terminated at that time, and if not, the first continuous notice state is interrupted only during the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 23b based on the detection. However, it may be configured to select either the end or interruption of the first continuous notice state based on conditions other than the type of symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 23b based on the detection.

  The specific content of the notice effect is arbitrary, and may be any effect such as, for example, the background of the effect symbol, the character that appears during the variation of the effect symbol, voice, or lamp emission. Further, each notice effect that appears in the continuous notice state does not have to have a story.

  The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines and can be similarly implemented in various ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

15 Normal symbol starting means 16a First special symbol starting means 16b Second special symbol starting means 23a First special symbol display means 23b Second special symbol display means 53a First special random number storage means (first information storage means)
53b Second special random number storage means (second information storage means)
55 Special profit state generating means 57 Special gaming state generating means 86a Continuous notice state starting means 86b Continuous notice effect control means

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First and second special symbol display means (23a) for variably displaying the special symbol based on the fluctuation memory information acquired based on the fact that the first and second special symbol starting means (16a, 16b) detect the game ball. , 23b), and first and second information storages for storing the variation storage information up to a predetermined upper limit holding number until it is subjected to symbol variation by the first and second special symbol display means (23a, 23b). The jackpot determination random number value in the means (53a, 53b) and the variation storage information coincides with a predetermined jackpot determination value, and the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a predetermined jackpot mode. And a special profit state generating means (55) for generating a special profit state that is advantageous to the player on the basis of the above, and generating a special gaming state for a predetermined period after the occurrence of the special profit state based on establishment of a predetermined start condition. A special game state generating means (57) to be executed, and a plurality of symbol variations up to a specific symbol variation corresponding to the specific variation memory information among the variation memory information stored in the first information storage device (53a). Continuous notice state start means (86a) for determining whether or not to start the continuous notice state, and a continuous notice effect for executing a predetermined notice effect during the variation of the special symbol on the condition that the continuous notice state is being used. Control means (86b), and configured to prevent the first and second special symbol display means (23a, 23b) from starting the other symbol variation during any one symbol variation, When the first and second special reserved numbers that are the numbers of the jackpot determination random numbers stored in the second special random number storage means (53a, 53b) are both 1 or more, the first special symbol display means In the bullet ball game machine configured to give priority to the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means (23b) over the symbol variation of 23a), when only the first special reserved number is 1 or more. When the second special symbol starting means (16b) detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state, which is the continuous notice state, the second special symbol display means (23b) based on the detection. The bullet ball game machine is configured such that the notice effect is not performed by the continuous notice effect control means (86b) for the symbol variation of the above. The second special symbol starting means (16b) is an actuating winning means that is in a state where a winning is possible when the normal symbol starting means (15) wins in a normal lottery performed based on detecting a game ball. The operation time and / or number of operations of the second special symbol starting means (16b) is larger in the special gaming state than in the other normal gaming state, When the second special symbol starting means (16b) detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state started during the normal game state other than during the special game state, the second based on the detection. 2. The ball game according to claim 1, wherein the notice effect is not performed by the continuous notice effect control means (86 b) for the symbol variation of the special symbol display means (23 b). Machine. When the second special symbol starting means (16b) detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state, the first continuous notice state is terminated at that time. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2. When the second special symbol starter (16b) detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state, the second special symbol display means (23b) based on the detection detects the first special symbol. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is configured to interrupt one continuous notice state. When the second special symbol starting means (16b) detects a game ball during the first continuous notice state, the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means (23b) based on the detection becomes the big hit mode. If so, the first continuous notice state is terminated at that time, and if not, the first continuous notice state is interrupted only during symbol variation of the second special symbol display means (23b) based on the detection. 5. The ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the ball game machine is configured as described above.

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