JP2012024195A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player's benefit which a reduced time game permits the player to gain from being impaired.SOLUTION: When ordinary patterns are varyingly displayed at the time when a reduced time game is caused and when the varying display of special patterns is started before the varyingly displayed ordinary patterns are stationarily displayed as decided-on ordinary patterns, remaining pattern variation time until the varyingly displayed ordinary patterns are stationarily displayed as the decided-on ordinary patterns is added to special pattern ordinary variation time set on the basis of an electronic drawing to set a special pattern extended variation time, the varying display of special patterns is continued with until the special pattern extended variation time elapses, and decided on special patterns are stationarily displayed at the time when the special pattern extended variation time elapses.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Patent Document 1 describes a mixed-type bullet ball game machine in which a game using a conventional first-type special electric accessory and a game using a second-type special electric accessory are combined. This ball game machine performs an electronic special symbol lottery triggered by the winning of a game ball at the first starting winning opening, displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and if the special symbol lottery result is a win, the special symbol Is stopped at the jackpot symbol, and the first jackpot game state is generated. In the first jackpot gaming state, the first winning area is released a predetermined number of times. One opening of the first winning area is continued until a predetermined number of game balls are won or a predetermined time elapses. Further, when the game ball passes through the through chucker, an electronic normal symbol lottery is executed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed. If the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the normal symbol is stopped at the predetermined symbol, the second starting prize opening is opened, and when the game ball wins the second starting prize opening, the second big hit gaming state is generated and movable. The second prize area of the accessory device is released. The game balls that have won the second winning area flow into the movable accessory device and are distributed to either the specific area guiding hole or the general area guiding hole. When the game balls are distributed to the specific area guide holes, the continuation condition from the first stage to the second stage of the second big hit game is established, and the first winning area is released a predetermined number of times. When the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state ends, a time-saving gaming state is generated. In the short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set higher than in the normal gaming state, the opening time of the second start winning opening at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is set longer, and the special symbol and the normal symbol The fluctuation time is set short. The short-time gaming state ends on the condition that the number of times that the special symbol lottery has been determined has reached a predetermined number.

JP 2007-97696 A

  In the above ball game machine, when the short-time gaming state occurs, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the probability that the normal symbol stops at the predetermined symbol is set high, and the opening time of the second start winning opening is extended. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening, and the player can enjoy the benefit that the second big hit gaming state is likely to occur compared to the normal gaming state.

  However, if the normal symbol fluctuates at the start of the short-time game, the player can enjoy the above-mentioned benefit after the changing normal symbol is stopped. In other words, whether or not a normal symbol lottery that is changing at the start of a short-time game is executed under conditions of a low winning probability in a normal gaming state, and the change time is set to a long time before the shortening. ing. In addition, the short-time gaming state ends on the condition that the number of times that the special symbol lottery is executed independently of the normal symbol lottery has reached a predetermined number of times, and in the short-time gaming state, the special symbol variation time Is shortened.

  For this reason, there is a possibility that the determination of whether or not the special symbol lottery is executed repeatedly until the normal symbol that is changing at the start of the short-time game stops (before the player can enjoy the benefits of the short-time game). There is a possibility that the profit of the player who can be enjoyed by the short-time game is impaired and the player feels dissatisfied.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that does not impair the profits of a player who can be enjoyed by a short-time game.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, the game board is provided with a specific prize opening, a specific prize limiting means, and first and second game ball detecting means, and a game ball to the specific prize opening is provided. A ball game machine in which a predetermined game value is given to a player by winning a prize, a normal symbol display means, a normal symbol variation processing means, a normal symbol winning control means, a special symbol display means, Special symbol normal fluctuation time setting means, special symbol fluctuation processing means, normal symbol lottery holding means, special symbol lottery holding means, game control means, and special symbol extended fluctuation time setting means.

  The specific winning restriction means is selectively set to a normal state where it is difficult for a game ball to win a specific winning opening and a normal symbol winning state where it is easy to win. The first and second game ball detecting means detect the game balls that pass therethrough, respectively.

  The normal symbol variation processing means executes the electronic normal symbol lottery determination on the basis of the detection of the game ball by the first game ball detection means, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display means, and then displays the normal symbol variably. The result of the lottery determination is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol. Whether or not the next normal symbol lottery is successful in the normal symbol fluctuation processing means can be executed after the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed. When the result of the normal symbol lottery determination is successful, the normal symbol winning control means changes the specific winning restriction limiting means in the normal state to the normal symbol winning state after the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and returns to the normal state. The special symbol normal variation time setting means executes electronic lottery triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second game ball detection means, and sets the special symbol normal variation time according to the result of the lottery. The special symbol variation processing means executes determination of whether or not the electronic special symbol lottery is successful, triggered by detection of the game ball by the second game ball detecting means, displays the special symbol in a variable manner on the special symbol display means, When the time reaches the special symbol normal fluctuation time, the result of the special symbol lottery determination is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. Whether or not the next special symbol lottery is successful in the special symbol variation processing means can be determined after the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol lottery holding means, when the first game ball detecting means detects a game ball during a period during which the execution of the normal symbol lottery determination is impossible, detects the normal symbol lottery triggered by the detection. When the stored normal symbol lottery determination is executed, the memory of the normal symbol lottery is erased. The special symbol lottery holding means, when the second game ball detecting means detects a game ball during a period during which the execution of the special symbol lottery determination is impossible, detects a special symbol lottery triggered by the detection. When the determination of whether or not the stored special symbol lottery is executed is executed, the stored special symbol lottery is deleted. The game control means, when the result of the special symbol lottery determination is win, causes the winning game state after the stop display of the confirmed special symbol, and the special game state (for example, according to establishment of a predetermined special game occurrence condition) When the special symbol lottery determination number of times in this special gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times, the special gaming state is terminated. The normal symbol winning control means controls the specific winning restriction means so that, in the special gaming state, the expected value of the duration time of the normal symbol winning state is increased as compared with the non-special gaming state.

  The special symbol extension variation time setting means is that the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner when the special gaming state occurs, and the special symbol variation processing means is the special symbol before the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol. The normal symbol fluctuation remaining time until the normal symbol in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol is added to the special symbol normal variation time set by the special symbol normal variation time setting means. And set the special symbol extension fluctuation time. The special symbol variation processing means, when the normal symbol is in a variable display at the time of occurrence of a special gaming state, and when the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the special symbol variation display is started, The special symbol variation display is continued until the special symbol extension variation time set by the special symbol extension variation time setting means is reached, and when the special symbol extension variation time is reached, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the above configuration, the special symbol normal variation time setting unit sets the special symbol normal variation time according to the result of electronic lottery triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second game ball detection unit. The game control means that has caused the special game state ends the special game state when the number of times that the special symbol lottery has been determined has reached a predetermined number. When the special control state occurs by the game control means, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbol change processing means starts displaying the special symbol change before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol. When the special symbol extended variation time setting means, the special symbol normal fluctuation time set by the special symbol normal variation time setting means is set as the normal symbol variation remaining time until the normal symbol being displayed is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol. Set the special symbol extension fluctuation time by adding to the time. The special symbol variation processing means continues to display the variation of the special symbol until the special symbol extension variation time set by the special symbol extension variation time setting means is reached, and when the special symbol extension variation time is reached, the confirmed special symbol is displayed. Stop display.

  For example, the special symbol lottery determination number (predetermined number of times), which is a special game state end condition, is equal to or less than the upper limit number of special symbol lotteries that can be stored in the special symbol lottery holding means, and a normal symbol is generated when the special gaming state occurs. The special symbol variation processing means starts the special symbol variation display before the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol lottery holding means at the start of the variation When the special symbol lottery is stored, if the fluctuation time of the special symbol remains the special symbol normal fluctuation time set by the special symbol normal fluctuation time setting means, the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. Before the game, the special symbols change and stop are repeatedly executed, the stored special symbol lottery is digested (the determination whether the stored special symbol lottery is executed), and the special gaming state There is a possibility that in the end.

  On the other hand, in the above configuration, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner when the special gaming state occurs, and the special symbol variation processing means starts the special symbol variation display before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. The special symbol extended variation time setting means sets the special symbol extended variation time obtained by adding the normal symbol variation remaining time to the special symbol normal variation time until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol. Since the special symbol variation display is continued until this special symbol extension variation time is reached, before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed (the determination of whether or not the next normal symbol lottery in the special gaming state is successful) Before the game can be executed), the special game state will not be terminated by digesting the stored special symbol lottery. There is no be rope.

  The second aspect of the present invention is the ball game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the second game ball detecting means detects a game ball won in the specific winning opening. The predetermined game value given to the player when a game ball wins a specific winning opening is a determination as to whether or not a special symbol lottery is performed by the special symbol variation processing means. The game area is provided with a winning area and an opening / closing means that is selectively set to a normal state in which the winning area is closed and a special symbol winning state in which the winning area is opened, and the winning area is a game ball that has won the winning area Has a specific area that can be selectively entered. The game control means controls the opening / closing means in the winning game state to generate a special symbol winning state a predetermined number of times, and the jackpot gaming state in which the player can easily win a prize ball according to the entry of the game ball into the specific area Occur. The special game occurrence condition includes the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the ball game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the game board is provided with a second specific winning opening, and the second game ball detecting means is a second game ball detecting means. The game ball won in the specific winning opening of is detected. The specific winning restriction means prohibits the winning of the game ball to the specific winning opening in the normal state. The game area is provided with a winning area and opening / closing means that is selectively set to a normal state in which the winning area is closed and an open state in which the winning area is opened. The winning area has a specific area in which the game balls that have won the winning area can selectively enter. The game control means controls the opening and closing means in response to the winning of the game ball at the specific winning opening, causes the open state to occur a predetermined number of times, and the player acquires the prize ball according to the entry of the game ball into the specific area. A second big hit gaming state is generated. The special game occurrence condition includes the end of the winning game state or the end of the jackpot game state. A predetermined game value given to a player when a game ball wins a specific winning opening is that a winning area is opened a predetermined number of times.

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is the ball game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the game board is provided with a second specific prize opening, and the second game ball detecting means It has a 1st detection part which detects the game ball which won a mouth, and the 2nd detection part which detects the game ball which won a 2nd specific prize opening. The specific winning restriction means prohibits the winning of the game ball to the specific winning opening in the normal state. The special symbol normal variation time setting means executes electronic lottery triggered by the detection of the game ball by the first detection unit, sets the first special symbol normal variation time according to the lottery result, and The electronic lottery is executed in response to the detection of the game ball by the two detectors, and the second special symbol normal variation time corresponding to the result of the lottery is set. The special symbol variation processing means is configured to electronically determine whether the first detection of the special symbol lottery is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the first detection unit and the detection of the game ball by the second detection unit. In order to execute the second special symbol lottery determination and display the first and second special symbol lottery determination results, the special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol and the first special symbol lottery When the variable display time reaches the first special symbol normal fluctuation time, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the case of the second special symbol lottery, the variable display time is the second special symbol. When the normal fluctuation time is reached, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. When the result of the first special symbol lottery determination is winning, the game control means causes the first winning gaming state after the stop display of the confirmed special symbol, and the result of the second special symbol lottery determination is At the time of winning, when the second winning gaming state occurs after the display of the confirmed special symbol is stopped, and the total number of times of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number End the special gaming state. The special game occurrence condition includes the end of the first winning game state or the end of the second winning game state. The predetermined game value given to the player when a game ball wins a specific winning opening is a determination as to whether or not the first special symbol lottery is performed by the special symbol variation processing means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can prevent that the profit of the player which can be enjoyed by a time-short game is impaired.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view which shows the game area | region of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the random number lottery part for fluctuation | variation patterns shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining details of a command reference table shown in FIG. 4. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the special symbol lottery part shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation time extension process. This is a timing chart showing the transition of the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery when the normal symbol is changing at the start of the time reduction, and the normal that is changing at the start of the time reduction in a gaming machine that does not have the execution function of the special symbol change time extension process The example shows that the symbol stops in the middle of a short-time game. It is a timing chart showing the transition of the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery when the normal symbol is changing at the time of the start of time reduction, and the normal symbol that is continuously changing in a gaming machine that does not have the execution function of the special symbol variable time extension process An example is shown in which the short-time gaming state ends without stopping. It is a timing chart which shows transition of the number of reservation memory of special symbol lottery when a normal symbol is changing at the time of a short time start, and shows an example of a gaming machine having an execution function of special symbol variation time extension processing. It is a top view which shows the game area | region of 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the game area | region of 3rd Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>
[Schematic configuration of gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) P according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vertical rectangular machine frame 1 installed in an island facility of a game hall, and a machine frame. A front frame 2 attached to the door 1 so as to be freely opened and closed, a game board 3 accommodated inside the front frame 2, and a door-like openable door attached to the front of the front frame 2, with a large opening at the center The glass door 4 in which 8 is formed, the transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 8 of the glass door 4, and the tray 5 which is disposed on the lower side of the front frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed and accommodates a game ball. , A launching device 9 (see FIG. 4) provided at the lower portion of the front frame 2, a handle 7 attached to the front board 6, and the like. Furthermore, the speaker 20 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 4 one each right and left, and the various sound effects regarding a game are emitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, this pachinko machine P has a main control processing unit 11, an effect control processing unit 12a constituting a sub control processing unit, a special symbol display control unit 12b, a lamp control processing unit 12c, A payout control processing unit 12e, a normal symbol display control unit 12f, a firing control processing unit 13, a prize ball payout device 14 and the like are provided.

[Configuration of front side of gaming machine]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 3 has a game area 31 on the board surface, and when the game board 3 is mounted on the front frame 2, the game area 31 can be observed from the glass plate 10. It has become. The game area 31 is partitioned and formed into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail 32 for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulating rail 33, and the game ball launched by the launching device 9 flows down in the game area 31. To do. Also, in the game area 31, a special symbol display device (special symbol display means) 17, an effect display device 34, a through chucker 21, a normal symbol display device (normal symbol display means) 22, and an electric tulip (specific (Winning restriction means) 49, stage 36, start winning opening (start opening, specific winning opening) 37, general winning opening 38, out opening 39, a number of game nails 40, windmill 50, and first attacker A device 41, a movable accessory device 51, and the like are provided.

  The effect display device 34 and the movable accessory device 51 are integrally configured and are provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 3. The effect display device 34 displays a predetermined effect mode based on the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol performed when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display is a liquid crystal display. A display device is used. On this effect display device 34, as a part of a predetermined effect mode, a dummy symbol (effect symbol) is variably displayed in synchronism with the normal symbol variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. .

  The special symbol display device 17 is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery (special symbol lottery) related to the special symbol that is triggered by the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 37, and is more specific. In this case, the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed in the special symbol display area 17a in such a manner that the special symbol (number or pattern) is stopped after being changed. This special symbol display device 17 uses a 7-segment display in the present embodiment, and is separated from the lower right portion of the game board 3 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 34 at the same time. Is provided. In this special symbol display device 17, when the reserved ball random number is stored in the special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit (memory) 174 (see FIG. 7), the reserved display (display indicating that the reserved ball random number has been stored). ) Are provided (four in this embodiment) special symbol lottery holding ball display lamps 17b.

  The through chucker 21 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type through chucker detection sensor (first game ball detection means) 46 that detects that the game ball has passed therethrough. (See FIG. 4).

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) related to the normal symbol performed when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21. It is provided diagonally below. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 22 uses a 7-segment display in the same manner as the special symbol display device 17, and the normal symbol is displayed in such a manner that the normal symbol (number or pattern) is stopped after being changed. The lottery result is displayed in the normal symbol display area 22a. When it is per normal symbol, a predetermined normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, and when it is lost, other normal symbols are stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol. As with the special symbol display device 17, the normal symbol display device 22 also displays a hold display (for normal symbols) when the hold ball random number is stored in the hold ball random number storage unit (memory) 115 (see FIG. 4). A plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol lottery holding ball display lamps 22b for performing a display indicating that the holding ball random number is stored are provided.

  The electric tulip 49 is provided at the entrance of the start winning opening 37 and includes a pair of blade members that rotate about an axis orthogonal to the surface of the game board 3. When the solenoid is energized, the pair of blade members Are rotated in directions away from each other, and the entrance of the start winning opening 37 is enlarged. That is, the electric tulip 49 is selectively set to a normal state where it is difficult for a game ball to win the start winning opening 37 and a normal symbol winning state where it is easy to win. The stage 36 is disposed below the effect display device 34, and is a structure where the game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove is formed at the center of the stage 36, and a start winning opening 37 is disposed at a position directly below the groove. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the groove is guided to the start winning opening 37 with a high probability.

  The movable accessory device 51 includes a winning guiding path (winning area) 52, a second attacker device (opening / closing means) 53, and a rotation distributing member 54. The winning guiding path 52 opens at the top of the effect display device 34 and extends downward from the side of the effect display device 34. The second attacker device 53 is provided at the upper end portion of the winning guiding path 52 and is selectively set to a normal state in which the upper opening of the winning guiding path 52 is closed and a special symbol winning state in which the upper opening is opened. The second attacker device 53 is a device that is opened a predetermined number of times when the determination result of the electronic lottery related to the special symbol performed when the game ball wins the winning prize opening 37 becomes a winning game and shifts to a winning game. It is. When the second attacker device 53 is opened, the upper opening of the winning guiding path 52 is exposed, and a game ball can enter the winning guiding path 52 (winning). A game ball that has entered the winning guidance path 52 from the upper opening flows down in the winning guidance path 52. The rotation distribution member 54 is provided at the lower end of the winning guiding path 52, and rotates at a constant speed in response to driving from a rotation drive distribution member drive motor 57 (see FIG. 4). The rotation distributing member 54 has two general area pocket portions (winning areas) 55 and one specific area pocket section (winning area, V zone, specific area) 56 arranged radially. Each of the pocket portions 55 and 56 is formed in a U-shape, and the game ball that has flowed down in the winning guiding path 52 enters one of the pocket portions 55 and 56. The game balls that have entered the general area pocket portion 55 are collected to the back side from a general winning collection passage (not shown), and the game balls that have entered the specific area pocket portion 56 are back from the specific collection passage (not shown). Collected on the side. A specific winning detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 4) for detecting that a game ball has passed is built in the specific area pocket portion 56.

  The first attacker device 41 is selectively set to a normal state in which the big winning opening 42 (special winning opening) is closed and a special symbol winning state in which the big winning opening 42 is opened. It is a device that is opened a predetermined number of times when it shifts to a game. When the first attacker device 41 is opened, the big winning opening 42 is exposed, and a lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls there. In addition, when a game ball wins the start winning port 37, the general winning port 38, and the winning guide path 51, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as a winning ball. The game balls that have not entered the start winning opening 37, the general winning opening 38, or the winning guiding path 51 are collected from the out opening 39. A start winning port sensor (second game ball detecting means) 43 is provided inside the start winning port 37, a general winning port detecting sensor 44 is provided inside the general winning port 38, and a large winning port 42 is provided inside. A prize winning detection sensor 45 is provided in the vicinity of the upper opening of the winning guidance path 51, and a winning guidance path detection sensor 47 is provided for detecting the passage of each game ball (see FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front board 6 is provided with a receiving tray 5 that accommodates game balls and can be discharged to the outside. This tray 5 can accommodate not only game balls thrown by the player but also game balls paid out as prize balls from the prize ball payout device 14. A launching device 9 (see FIG. 4) for launching a game ball toward the game area 31 is attached to the lower part of the front frame 2, and the game ball accommodated in the tray 5 is attached to the launching device 9. One by one is supplied. Then, when the handle 7 attached to the lower right of the front board 6 is rotated, the launching device 9 can launch the game ball to the game area 31 with a launch intensity corresponding to the turning amount. Yes. Further, a touch button 60 that is pressed by the player is provided on the side of the tray 5.

[Main control processing section]
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control processing unit 11 is provided on the back surface of the game board 3 (see FIG. 2) via a support member or the like. The main control device 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing a predetermined control program, and a RAM (Temporary storage of generated processing information and a RAM for deleting stored information ( Random Access Memory) and the like. When the CPU reads and executes various programs and data stored in the ROM, main processing relating to the game is performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when a game ball is won in the start winning opening 37, an electronic lottery concerning a special symbol and determination of whether or not the game (predetermined game value given to a player) A normal symbol lottery section (ordinary symbol variation processing means) 110 for performing the game, a normal symbol determination section (normal symbol variation processing means) 120 for determining a special symbol according to the lottery result determined by the normal symbol lottery section 110, and a game A variation pattern command determining unit (ordinary symbol variation processing means) 140 for determining a variation pattern command that is a command, and an electronic lottery regarding a special symbol triggered by the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 37 and determination of whether or not the game is successful Special symbol lottery section (special symbol fluctuation processing means, special symbol normal fluctuation time setting means, special symbol lottery holding means, game control means, special symbol extended fluctuation time setting means) 170 Control the operation of the electric tulip 49 and the jackpot game control unit (game control means) 160 that shifts to the jackpot game by operating the solenoid of the first attacker device 41 when the game ball wins the pocket portion 56 for the specific area When the determination of the lottery result by the electric symbol operation control unit (ordinary symbol winning control means) 180 and the special symbol lottery unit 110 is won, the solenoid of the second attacker device 53 is operated to shift to the winning game. The main control processing unit 11 includes a game control unit (game control unit) 190 and a rotation distribution member control unit 200 that controls the rotation drive distribution member drive motor 57 so that the rotation distribution member 54 rotates at a constant speed. Has been.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 110 generates a random number for a normal symbol that generates a software random number by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 2 milliseconds). Normally, one random number is acquired (latched) when the game ball passes through the unit 111 and the through chucker 21 (at the timing when the detection signal from the through chucker detection sensor 46 is input to the main control processing unit 11). The random number acquisition unit 112 for symbols and whether or not the random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition unit 112 for normal symbols are winning are determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 114 (execution determination of normal symbol lottery is executed) If the normal symbol is changing when the normal symbol random number determination unit 113 and the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112 acquire a random number (the actual symbol lottery determination In that during the non-time), and a hold ball random number memory (normal symbol lottery holding means) 115 for storing a pending sphere random the acquired random number to the upper limit of four (predetermined number), the. The reserved ball random number storage unit 115 erases the storage of the reserved ball random number after the determination of the success / failure determination when the determination of whether or not the stored reserved ball random number is correct is executed.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 110 determines the normal symbol variation time based on the random number acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112, transmits a normal symbol variation start instruction command for instructing the start of variation of the normal symbol, and changes the normal symbol variation. When the normal symbol variation time has elapsed since the transmission of the start instruction command (when the internal timer counts down from the determined normal symbol variation time and the internal timer becomes zero), the normal symbol stop instruction command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern command determination unit 140 includes a variation pattern random number lottery unit 130 that performs a lottery process of variation pattern random numbers used to determine a variation pattern command that is a command for determining an effect mode, a variation pattern random number, and variation Pattern command pattern No. A command reference table 135 in which a plurality of tables associated with (game commands) are stored. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern random number lottery unit 130 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (from 0 to 63) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 2 milliseconds). Based on the random number generator for variation pattern 131 that generates software random numbers by updating one by one and the passing of the game ball through the through chucker 21 (a detection signal from the through chucker detection sensor 46 is sent to the main control processing unit 11) A variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132 that acquires (latches) one random number (at an input timing), and a variation pattern random number storage unit 134 that stores the random number acquired by the variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132. ing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the command reference table 135 includes a hit reference table 135a that is referred to when the acquired normal symbol random number is a hit random number, and a lost reference table 135b that is referred to when lost. Referring to these tables 135a and 135b, the variation pattern command determination unit 140 determines the variation pattern No. Is determined.

  More specifically, the hit-time reference table 135a has a variation pattern No. that is a game command. 1 to 64 are assigned, and the change pattern No. which is a game command is stored in the reference table 135b for lose. 65 to 127 are allocated. When the random number acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112 is a winning random number, the variation pattern command determination unit 140 determines the variation pattern No. One pattern is selected from 1 to 64 based on the random number for the variation pattern, and the pattern is transmitted to the effect control processing unit 12a as a variation pattern command.

  Similarly, in the case of a loss, the fluctuation pattern command determination unit 140 changes the fluctuation pattern No. One pattern is selected from 65 to 127 based on the random number for the variation pattern, and the command is transmitted to the effect control processing unit 12a. The variation pattern No. 1 to 64, the variation pattern No. Compared to 65-127, it is a variation pattern command that has a long variation time for normal symbols as a whole, and if an effect mode with a long variation time is displayed, it is predicted that the player is likely to win. Can be done.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol lottery unit 170 is triggered by a special symbol random number generator 171 that generates a random number in the same manner as the normal symbol random number generator 111 and the fact that a game ball has won a winning winning opening 37. A special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 for acquiring (latching) one random number (at a timing when the detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 43 is input to the main control processing unit 11), and the special symbol random number acquisition unit A special symbol success / failure determination unit 173 that determines whether or not the random number acquired by 172 is a special symbol (winning) with reference to a special symbol determination table (not shown), and a special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 If the special symbol is fluctuating at the time of acquisition (during the period when the special symbol lottery determination cannot be executed), the reserved random number for special symbol up to an upper limit of 4 (predetermined number) As For special symbol reserved sphere random number memory unit which includes a (special symbol lottery holding means) 174, a. The special symbol reserved sphere random number storage unit 174 erases the storage of the special symbol reserved sphere random number after the execution of the determination as to whether or not the stored special symbol reserved sphere random number is executed. The random numbers acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 are roughly classified into lost random numbers and winning random numbers. Further, the special symbol lottery unit 170 determines a special symbol normal variation time based on the random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172, and transmits a special symbol variation start instruction command instructing the start of variation of the special symbol, When the special symbol normal fluctuation time has elapsed from the transmission of the special symbol fluctuation start instruction command (when the internal timer counts down from the determined special symbol normal fluctuation time and the internal timer becomes zero), the special symbol stop instruction command is issued. Send.

  The main control processing unit 11 includes a special symbol determining unit (not shown) and a variation pattern determining unit (not shown) that function in the same manner as in the case of normal symbols.

  The electric tulip operation control unit 180 controls the solenoid of the electric tulip 49 to open and close based on a command won for each normal symbol in the electronic lottery performed by the normal symbol lottery unit 110.

  When the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 170 is the winning random number, the winning game control unit 190 shifts to the winning gaming state and opens / closes the second attacker device 53 a predetermined number of times (for example, five times). As shown, the opening instruction command and the closing instruction command are alternately transmitted to the second attacker device 53. The opening instruction command is transmitted at the start of each time, and the closing instruction command is transmitted when a predetermined time has elapsed from the transmission of the opening instruction command. In the winning game state, the second attacker device 53 opens the winning guiding path 52, so that the game ball can win the winning guiding path 52.

  The jackpot game control unit 160 shifts to the jackpot game state when the game ball enters the specific area pocket portion 56 from the winning guidance path 52 (the specific winning detection sensor 48 detects the game ball), and the predetermined number of rounds. The opening instruction command and the closing instruction command are alternately transmitted to the first attacker device 41 so as to open and close the first attacker device 41 only. The opening instruction command is transmitted at the start of each round, and the closing instruction command is either when the number of winnings to the big winning opening 42 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or when a predetermined time has elapsed since opening. Sent when either is established. Also, the jackpot game control unit 160 transmits a jackpot gaming state end command to the effect control processing unit 12a after a predetermined time has elapsed after transmitting the closing instruction command for the final round, and ends the jackpot gaming state. Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination unit 113 executes the determination of success / failure even during the jackpot game. In this case, a normal determination table described later (a determination table in which the occurrence probability per long-time opening is low and the occurrence probability per short-time opening is set high) is used. On the other hand, the special symbol success / failure determination unit 173 does not perform the success / failure determination during the big hit game.

  The jackpot game control unit 160 also transmits a short time game state transition command to the normal symbol lottery unit 110 and the electric tulip operation control unit 180 at the end of the jackpot game state to instruct the transition to the short time game state (special game state). At the same time, the special symbol lottery unit 170 starts counting the number of special symbol lottery determinations, and when the number of special symbol lottery determinations reaches a predetermined number (four in this embodiment), the time-saving game When the state is finished and a transition to the normal gaming state is instructed, a short game state end command is transmitted to the normal symbol lottery unit 110 and the special symbol lottery unit 170. Note that the jackpot game control unit 160 also sends the short game state end command to the normal symbol lottery unit 110 and the game game end command when the jackpot game state is generated during the short game (when the game ball enters the specific area pocket unit 56). It transmits to the special symbol lottery section 170.

  Further, the jackpot game control unit 160 shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the short-time gaming state, and further shifts to the jackpot gaming state (when the jackpot gaming state continues), the number of times the jackpot gaming state has occurred (the number of continuations). When the number of continuations of the jackpot gaming state reaches a predetermined number, the transition to the normal gaming state is made after the jackpot gaming state without shifting to the time-saving gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol lottery unit 170 is displaying the normal symbols in a variability display during the transition to the short-time game (after the normal symbol variation start instruction command is transmitted by the normal symbol lottery unit 110 and before the transmission of the normal symbol stop instruction command). Yes, when the change display of the special symbol is started (before the normal symbol lottery unit 110 transmits the normal symbol stop instruction command) before the normal symbol being changed is displayed as the fixed normal symbol (stop transmission of the special symbol change instruction) The normal symbol fluctuation remaining time until the normal symbol that is variably displayed is stopped as a fixed normal symbol when the normal symbol lottery section 110 counts down from the normal symbol variation time when the command is transmitted) The special symbol normal fluctuation time determined based on the random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 is acquired as The special symbol extension fluctuation time is calculated by adding the fluctuation remaining time, and when the special symbol extension fluctuation time has elapsed since the transmission of the special symbol fluctuation start instruction command (the internal timer is counted down from the calculated special symbol extension fluctuation time, When the internal timer reaches zero), a special symbol fluctuation stop command is sent. In this way, the process of extending the special symbol normal variation time to the special symbol extended variation time is due to the fact that after the transition to the short-time gaming state, the variation and stop of the special symbol are repeated while the normal symbol variation display continues. It is executed to prevent a player's disadvantage. For this reason, when the special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174 is not stored in the special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 174 at the time of transition to the short-time gaming state, the process is less effective. It is executed on condition that the reserved ball random number is stored.

[Sub-control processing section]
Next, a sub control processing unit that receives various commands (commands) from the main control processing unit 11 and controls various devices will be described. An effect control processing unit 12a, a special symbol display control unit (special symbol variation processing unit) 12b, a lamp control processing unit 12c, a payout control processing unit 12e, and a normal symbol display control unit (normal symbol variation processing) constituting the sub-control processing unit Means) 12f is provided on the back surface of the game board 3 via a support member or the like, and in accordance with the processing information generated by the main control processing unit 11, the effect display device 34, the speaker 20, and other effect devices (LED devices, etc.) ) And so on.

  The effect control processing unit 12a determines an effect to be used in the game in accordance with the variation pattern command received from the variation pattern command determination unit 140, and controls the effect display device 34 to display the determined effect mode.

  Based on the special symbol command determined by the normal symbol determination unit 120 of the main control processing unit 11 and the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern command determination unit 140, the normal symbol display control unit 12f The normal symbol determined by the normal symbol determination unit 120 (determined normal symbol) is displayed in such a manner that the normal symbol is changed after being changed for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  The special symbol display control unit 12b is based on the special symbol command determined by the special symbol determination unit (not shown) of the main control processing unit 11 and the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern command determination unit (not shown). A special symbol (determined special symbol) determined by a special symbol determining unit (not shown) is displayed on the special symbol display device 17 in such a manner that the special symbol is changed for a predetermined time and then stopped. The special symbol display control unit 12b has substantially the same basic configuration of display control, although the target of the symbol to be displayed is different compared to the display control by the normal symbol display control unit 12f described above. The lamp control processing unit 12c receives commands from the main control processing unit 11 and controls lighting of various lamps and electrical decorations.

  The payout control processing unit 12e receives a signal from the CR unit and controls the prize ball paying device 14 so as to lend out a game ball to the player. In addition, the payout control processing unit 12e receives a payout command from the main control processing unit 11 to receive a predetermined number of balls. The prize ball payout device 14 is controlled so as to pay out the prize ball to the player. The prize ball payout device 14 includes a sprocket (not shown) in which notches are formed for holding game balls one by one, and a motor (not shown) for rotating the sprocket. By controlling the rotation of the motor, the required number of prize balls can be paid out. Specifically, when the start winning opening detection sensor 43, the general winning opening detection sensor 44, the big winning opening detection sensor 45, etc. detect the passage of the game ball, the winning ball payout device 14 passes through the main control processing section 11. The game ball is paid out based on the received command.

  The firing control processing unit 13 is a device that controls the operation of the launching device 9 according to the rotation amount of the handle 7. More specifically, control processing is performed such as energizing the launching device 9, stopping energization, or changing the energization current. The launch control processing unit 13 is connected to the payout control processing unit 12e, and a launch stop signal is received when the CR unit is not connected.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Next, the normal symbol lottery unit 110, the normal symbol determination unit 120, the variation pattern command determination unit 130, the electric tulip operation control unit 180 of the main control processing unit 11, and the normal symbol display control unit 12f of the sub control processing unit execute. The normal symbol control processing to be performed will be described in detail.

  In the normal symbol lottery unit 110 of the main control processing unit 11, the normal symbol random number acquiring unit 112 acquires one random number when a game ball passes through the through chucker 21. When the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112 acquires a random number, if the normal symbol is not changing and the stop display time of the fixed normal symbol has reached a predetermined time set in advance, the normal symbol success / failure determination unit 113 It is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 114 whether the random number acquired by the symbol random number acquisition unit 112 is per normal symbol (execution determination of normal symbol lottery is executed). On the other hand, when the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112 acquires a random number, if the normal symbol is fluctuating or if the stop display time of the fixed normal symbol has not reached the predetermined time set in advance, the reserved ball random number memory for the normal symbol The unit 115 stores the random number acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112 with a predetermined upper limit as a limit, and the normal symbol success / failure determination unit 113, when the stop display time of the confirmed normal symbol reaches a predetermined time, The success / failure determination of the next normal symbol lottery is executed. That is, when the normal symbol lottery determination is executed, the next normal symbol lottery determination can be executed after a predetermined stop display time elapses after the fixed normal symbol corresponding to the determination result stops. It becomes.

  The normal symbol determination table 114 includes a normal determination table and a determination table for short-time games. In both tables, the expected value of the opening time of the electric tulip 49 is shorter than the normal game state (non-special game state). The state is set to be higher (average opening time is longer). In the present embodiment, the normal symbol is composed of per open for a long time (opening for 5.8 seconds) and per open for a short time (opening for 0.2 seconds). Including open and lost, the probability of occurrence per long open is set to 1/57, the probability of open per short open is set to 55/57, and the probability of lost is set to 1/57. The determination table includes per-long-time opening and loss, and the occurrence probability per long-time opening is set to 56/57, and the occurrence probability of loss is set to 1/57.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 110 transmits a normal symbol variation start instruction command to the normal symbol display control unit 12f every time the normal symbol appropriateness determination unit 113 completes the normal symbol lottery determination. The normal symbol display control unit 12f that has received the normal symbol variation start instruction command starts normal symbol variation display. The normal symbol lottery section 110 starts the countdown of the internal timer from the transmission of the normal symbol variation start instruction command, and when the count value reaches zero (when the variation time reaches the normal symbol normal variation time), A normal symbol variation stop instruction command is transmitted to the normal symbol display control unit 12f. The normal symbol variation stop instruction command includes information for specifying the fixed normal symbol. The normal symbol display control unit 12f that has received the normal symbol variation stop instruction command ends the normal symbol variation display, and stops and displays the fixed normal symbol. In addition, the normal symbol lottery unit 110 does not execute the normal symbol lottery determination command until the predetermined stop display time elapses after the transmission of the normal symbol variation stop instruction command, and transmits the normal symbol variation start instruction command. do not do.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 110 transmits the opening instruction command to the electric tulip operation control unit 180 at the same timing as the transmission of the normal symbol variation stop instruction command when the result of the normal symbol lottery determination is successful. After a predetermined time (5.8 seconds for long-time opening, 0.2 seconds for short-time opening), a closing instruction command is transmitted. The electric tulip operation control unit 180 opens the electric tulip 49 in response to reception of the opening instruction command, and closes the electric tulip 49 in response to reception of the closing instruction command.

  In the short-time game state, the normal symbol determination table is changed from the normal determination table to the short-time game determination table, and the expected value of the opening time of the electric tulip 49 by the electric tulip operation control unit 180 is increased as described above. Also, the normal symbol normal variation display time based on the random number acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 112 is set to be shorter than that in the normal game state. Furthermore, the stop display time of the confirmed normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. Thereby, the winning rate of the game balls to the start winning opening 37 is increased, and the player can play the game while suppressing the decrease of the game balls. The method of setting the expected value of the opening time of the electric tulip 49 so that it is higher in the short-time gaming state than in the normal gaming state is not limited to the above, for example, for normal and short-time gaming Both of the determination tables may include a per-long-time release and a loss, and the determination table for the short-time game may be set to have a higher probability of occurrence per long-time release than the normal determination table.

[Special symbol control processing]
Next, the special symbol lottery unit 170, the special symbol determination unit (not shown), the variation pattern command determination unit (not shown) and the winning game control unit 190 of the main control processing unit 11, and the special symbol display control of the sub control processing unit The special symbol control process executed by the unit 12b will be described in detail.

  In the special symbol lottery unit 170 of the main control processing unit 11, the special symbol random number acquiring unit 172 acquires one random number in response to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 37. When the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 obtains a random number, if the special symbol is not changing and the stop display time of the confirmed special symbol has reached a predetermined time, the special symbol success / failure determination unit 173 It is determined whether or not the random number acquired by the symbol random number acquisition unit 172 is winning with reference to a special symbol determination table (not shown) (execution determination of special symbol lottery is executed). On the other hand, when the special symbol random number is acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172, if the special symbol is fluctuating or the stop display time of the confirmed special symbol has not reached the predetermined time set in advance, the reserved symbol random number memory for the special symbol The unit 174 stores the random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 up to a predetermined upper limit, and the special symbol success / failure determination unit 173 determines that when the stop display time of the confirmed special symbol reaches a predetermined time, The success / failure determination of the next special symbol lottery is executed. That is, when the special symbol lottery determination is executed, the next special symbol lottery determination can be executed after a predetermined stop display time elapses after the confirmed special symbol corresponding to the determination result stops. It becomes.

  The special symbol lottery unit 170 transmits a special symbol variation start instruction command to the special symbol display control unit 12b each time the special symbol lottery determination unit 173 completes the special symbol lottery determination. The special symbol display control unit 12b that has received the special symbol variation start instruction command starts the variation display of the special symbol. The special symbol lottery unit 170 starts counting down the internal timer from the transmission of the special symbol variation start instruction command, and when the count value reaches zero (when the variation time reaches the special symbol normal variation time), A special symbol variation stop instruction command is transmitted to the special symbol display control unit 12b. The special symbol variation stop instruction command includes information for specifying the confirmed special symbol. The special symbol display control unit 12b that has received the special symbol variation stop instruction command ends the special symbol variation display, and stops and displays the confirmed special symbol. Also, the special symbol lottery unit 170 does not execute the special symbol lottery determination command and does not transmit the special symbol variation start instruction command until the predetermined stop display time elapses after the transmission of the variation stop instruction command.

  When the result of the special symbol lottery determination is successful, the special symbol lottery unit 170 shifts to the winning gaming state, and at the same timing as the transmission of the special symbol variation stop instruction command or after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second attacker device 53, the opening instruction command and the closing instruction command are alternately transmitted a predetermined number of times (for example, five times each). The second attacker device 53 opens the winning guiding path 52 in response to receiving the opening instruction command, and closes the winning guiding path 52 in response to receiving the closing instruction command.

  In the short-time gaming state, the special symbol normal variation display time based on the random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172 is set shorter than that in the normal gaming state. In addition, the stop display time of the confirmed special symbol is shortened compared to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol lottery unit 170 executes a special symbol variation time extension process, which will be described later, at the time of shifting to the short-time game.

[Outline of the game]
Next, an outline of the game by the bullet ball gaming machine P will be briefly described.

  When the launched game ball passes through the through chucker 21 in the normal game state, the normal symbol lottery and the determination of whether or not the game ball is executed are executed. In this normal gaming state, the expected value of the opening time of the electric tulip 49 is set low, and it is difficult for the long time opening to occur. If the determination result of the normal symbol lottery is per opening for a long time, the electric tulip 49 is opened for a long time (5.8 seconds), and it becomes easy for the game ball to win a winning winning opening 37. In addition, when the electric tulip 49 is closed, or when the electric tulip 49 is opened for a short time (0.2 seconds) only for a short time, the electric tulip 49 of the electric tulip 49 is hardly won at the start winning opening 37. A game nail 4 is disposed above.

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 37, a special symbol lottery and determination of whether or not it is executed are executed. If the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a win (winning), the game moves to the winning gaming state, and the second attacker device 53 opens and closes a predetermined number of times. When the game ball is won in the winning guidance path 52 by opening the second attacker device 53 and further enters the pocket area 56 for a specific area, it shifts to the big hit gaming state, the first attacker device 41 is opened and closed, and there are many players. You can get a prize ball.

  When the big hit gaming state is finished, the state shifts to the short-time gaming state. The short-time gaming state continues until the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of times (four times). In the short-time game state, compared to the normal game state, the normal symbol lottery is likely to occur for a long time, and the second attacker device 53 is opened frequently. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the pocket area 56 for the specific area, and it becomes easy to shift to the jackpot gaming state. When the game ball enters the specific area pocket portion 56 during the short-time game, the jackpot gaming state is continuously generated up to the maximum number of continuous times, and the player can obtain more prize balls. If no game ball enters the specific area pocket 56 during the short-time game, the short-time game state is shifted to the normal game state.

[Special symbol variation time extension processing]
Next, the special symbol variation time extension process executed by the special symbol lottery unit 170 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  This process is started at the time of transition to the jackpot gaming state, and is repeatedly executed during the jackpot. When this process is started, the special symbol lottery unit 170 determines whether or not the jackpot gaming state has shifted to the short-time gaming state (step S1).

  If it is determined that the state has shifted to the short-time gaming state (step S1: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed (step S2). If it is determined that the normal symbol is being variably displayed (step S2: YES), it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol lottery holding memory (a special symbol holding ball random number memory) (step S3).

  If it is determined that there is a special symbol lottery storage (step S3: YES), the normal symbol on which the normal symbol lottery unit 110 counts down from the normal symbol variation time is displayed as a fixed normal symbol. Obtained as the normal symbol fluctuation remaining time until it is stopped and added to the special symbol normal fluctuation time determined based on the random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 172, When the special symbol extension variation time is calculated, the special symbol variation start instruction command is transmitted and the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol extension variation time has elapsed since the transmission of the special symbol variation start instruction command (the internal timer is Special symbol fluctuation stop command when the above-mentioned calculated special symbol extension fluctuation time is counted down and the internal timer becomes zero) It sends (step S4), and terminates the process. In addition, when it determines with not having shifted to the time-saving game state (step S1: NO), when it determines with a normal symbol not being variably displayed (step S2: NO), and there is no holding | maintenance memory of a special symbol lottery. When it determines (step S3: NO), the process of step S4 is not performed but this process is complete | finished.

  Next, transition of the number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol lottery when the normal symbol is changing at the end of the jackpot (at the start of a short time) will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 show normal symbol display state (variation / stop of normal diagram), opening / closing state of start winning port 37 (electric tulip 49) (operation / stop of normal electric accessory), special symbol display state ( Fluctuation / stop of special figure), open / close state of the winning guiding path 52 (second attacker device 53) (operation / stop of the special electric accessory), open / close state of the special winning opening 42 (first attacker device 41) FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the change over time of the number of reserved memories (number of special figure holding balls) of the special symbol lottery. In a game machine that does not have a function to execute special symbol variation time extension processing, an ordinary symbol that is changing at the start of a short time (a normal symbol that is continuously changing) stops in the middle of a short time game, and FIG. 10 is a special symbol. In game machines that do not have an execution function for variable time extension processing An example in which the normal symbol is the time reduction gaming state without stopping ends in variation, FIG. 11 shows an example of a gaming machine having a function of executing the special symbol variable time extension process. For simplification, the ending effect and opening effect when the game state changes, the effective time of the sensor after the start winning opening 37 is closed, and the time required for opening and closing the starting winning opening 37 and the big winning opening 42 are Omitted. In addition, the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol lottery at the start of the time-saving is the upper limit number (4), the normal symbol lottery during the time-saving game is always held, and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to 100% It shall be. In addition, the normal symbol lottery before the short time is not won, the normal symbol lottery during the short hour is always won, and when the electric tulip 49 is closed, the game ball does not win the start winning opening 37 and 1 of the electric tulip 49 It is assumed that one game ball always wins the start winning opening 37 by releasing the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, when the jackpot gaming state is shifted to the short-time gaming state, the accessory continuous operation device changes from the operating state to the stopped state, the special symbol starts to change, and the special symbol changes and stops. When the stop display time of the final (fourth) confirmed special symbol reaches a predetermined time, the short-time gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is entered.

  FIG. 9 shows an example in which the fluctuation of the normal symbol at the start of the time reduction stops after the second display of the fixed special symbol after the start of the time reduction is displayed. Since the normal symbol lottery determination is not executed before the normal symbol that is continuously fluctuating stops, the stopped state of the normal electric accessory is maintained, and the game ball does not win the start winning opening 37, and the special symbol lottery The number of reserved memories decreases from 4 to 2. Then, when the fluctuation of the normal symbol during the continuous change is stopped and the success / failure determination of the next normal symbol lottery is executed, the normal electric symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery operation, and the game ball is moved to the start winning opening 37. Won the prize. The number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery increases or decreases in accordance with the winning of the normal symbol lottery and the stop of the special symbol, and the shortening ends when the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery reaches the upper limit (four). Therefore, the player is given an opportunity to determine whether or not the special symbol lottery has been performed four times from the end of the short time.

  However, as in the example shown in FIG. 10, if the special symbol change and stop are executed four times before the normal symbol being continuously changed stops and the short-time gaming state is ended, the special symbol lottery is stored in the short-time. The number is digested unilaterally, and the shortage ends when the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery is zero. Therefore, the player cannot substantially obtain the profit from the short-time game.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 11, the fluctuation stop timing of the first special symbol that has started to fluctuate immediately after the start of time reduction is the special symbol extended fluctuation time obtained by adding the normal symbol fluctuation remaining time to the special symbol normal fluctuation time. Since it is at the time of elapse, the normal symbol that is continuously changing always stops during the first special symbol change, the next normal symbol lottery judgment is executed, the normal symbol lottery is won and the ordinary electric accessory is Operates and the game ball wins the start winning opening 37. The number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery increases or decreases in accordance with the winning of the normal symbol lottery and the stop of the special symbol, and the shortening ends when the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol lottery reaches the upper limit (four). Therefore, the player is given an opportunity to determine whether or not the special symbol lottery has been performed four times from the end of the short time.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner when the special gaming state occurs, and the special symbol variable display is started before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped. The special symbol extended variation time is set by adding the normal symbol variation remaining time until the normal symbol being displayed as a fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed to the special symbol normal variation time. The special symbols will continue to be displayed until the value is reached. Therefore, the stored special symbol lottery is digested before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed (before the determination of whether or not the next normal symbol lottery in the short-time gaming state can be executed). Therefore, the special gaming state is not ended, and the profit of the player who can enjoy the special gaming state is not impaired.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the start winning opening 37 is disposed above the first attacker device 41, the through chucker 21 is disposed on the side of the starting winning opening 37, and above the start winning opening 37. A second start winning port (second specific winning port) 58 is provided, and a second start winning port sensor (second game ball detecting means, not shown) is provided inside the second start winning port 58. Yes. The closed electric tulip 49 prohibits the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 37, and the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 37 is allowed only when the electric tulip 49 is opened. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The main control processing unit 11 or the like of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment executes a special symbol lottery in response to the winning of a game ball in the second start winning port 58, displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed. In the case of winning, the special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol and the first jackpot game state is generated. In the first jackpot gaming state, the first attacker device 41 is operated to open the special winning opening 42 a predetermined number of times. The single opening of the big winning opening 42 continues until a predetermined number or more of game balls wins or a predetermined time elapses. When the game ball passes through the through chucker 21, a normal symbol lottery is executed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the normal symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol, the electric tulip 49 is operated to open the start winning opening 37, and when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 37, the second big hit game state And the second attacker device 53 of the movable accessory device 51 is operated to open the winning guiding path 52 (giving a player a predetermined game value). The game balls won in the winning guiding path 52 are distributed to either the general area pocket portion 55 or the specific area pocket portion 56 by the rotation distributing member 54. When the game balls are distributed to the pocket area 56 for the specific area, the continuation condition from the first stage to the second stage of the second big hit game is established, and the first attacker device 41 is operated and the big winning opening 42 is moved a predetermined number of times. Open. When the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state ends, a short-time gaming state occurs, and the short-time gaming state is terminated on condition that the number of special symbol lottery determinations has reached a predetermined number (for example, four times). To enter the normal gaming state.

  Also in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner when shifting to the short-time game, and the normal symbol in the variable display is specially displayed before being stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol. When the variable display of the symbol is started, the normal symbol fluctuation remaining time until the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed at the special symbol normal variation time determined based on the acquired random number. The special symbol extension fluctuation time is calculated by adding the fluctuation remaining time, and when the special symbol extension fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Also in the case of the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed (before the determination of whether or not the next normal symbol lottery in the short-time gaming state can be executed). When the stored special symbol lottery is digested, the time-saving game does not end, and the profit of the player who can enjoy the time-saving game is not impaired.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the start winning opening 37 is disposed above the first attacker device 41, and the through chucker 21 is disposed on the side of the starting winning opening 37. The start winning port sensor 43 functions as a first detection unit, and a second start winning port (second specific winning port) 58 is provided above the start winning port 37, and the inside of the second start winning port 58. Is provided with a second start winning opening sensor (second detection unit, not shown). The closed electric tulip 49 prohibits a game ball from being awarded to the start winning opening 37, and a game ball winning to the start winning opening 37 is allowed only when the electric tulip 49 is opened. However, unlike the first and second embodiments, the second attacker device 53, the winning guiding path 52, and the rotation distributing member 54 are not provided. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The main control processing unit 11 or the like of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment executes an electronic lottery in response to the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening 37, and the first special symbol normal variation according to the lottery result A time is set, and electronic lottery is executed in response to winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening 58, and a second special symbol normal variation time corresponding to the result of the lottery is set. In addition, whether or not the electronic first special symbol lottery is determined based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 37 and the electronic first in response to the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 58 is triggered. In order to execute the special symbol lottery determination of No. 2 and display the first and second special symbol lottery determination results, the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display area 17a, and the first special symbol lottery is displayed. When the variable display time reaches the first special symbol normal fluctuation time, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the case of the second special symbol lottery, the variable display time is the second special symbol. When the normal fluctuation time is reached, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. Also, if the result of the first special symbol lottery determination is winning, the jackpot gaming state (first winning gaming state) occurs after the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the first attacker device 41 for a predetermined number of rounds. After opening and closing, the transition to the short-time gaming state. Similarly, the second special symbol lottery is executed in response to the winning of the game ball at the second start winning port 58, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and the result of the second special symbol lottery determination result is determined. In the case of winning, the same jackpot gaming state (second winning gaming state) as in the case of the first special symbol lottery occurs, and after opening and closing the first attacker device 41 for a predetermined number of rounds, the short-time gaming state Migrate to After the transition to the short-time gaming state, the short-time gaming state is ended when the total number of times of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery reaches a predetermined number. The hold of the first special symbol lottery and the hold of the second special symbol lottery are individually stored and displayed, and an upper limit number (for example, 4 each) is set for each hold.

  The predetermined game value given to the player when the game ball wins the start winning opening 37 is a determination of whether or not the first special symbol lottery is won, and is given to the player when the special symbol lottery is won. The profit is set so that the first special symbol lottery is larger than the second special symbol lottery. For example, when the first special symbol lottery is won, the number of times of opening the first attacker device 41 at the big hit is larger than when the second special symbol lottery is won, or the game shifts to the normal gaming state. The probability that the jackpot gaming state will continue to occur without going on (during short-time gaming) increases.

  Also in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner when shifting to the short-time game, and the normal symbol in the variable display is specially displayed before being stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol. When the variable display of the symbol is started, the normal symbol fluctuation remaining time until the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed at the special symbol normal variation time determined based on the acquired random number. The special symbol extension fluctuation time is calculated by adding the fluctuation remaining time, and when the special symbol extension fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the normal start drawing lottery, the electric tulip 49 is opened, the game ball wins the start winning opening 37, and the first special drawing lottery wins. The game ball wins at 58, which is more profitable for the player than winning the second special symbol drawing. For this reason, after the start of a short-time game, if only the second special symbol lottery is executed without winning the normal symbol lottery determination, the player will substantially benefit from the short-time game. I can't enjoy it.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol is displayed before the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed (before the determination of whether or not the next normal symbol lottery in the short-time gaming state can be executed). The determination of whether or not the lottery is successful will not be repeated, and the profit of the player who can enjoy the short-time game will not be impaired.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment to which the invention made by the present inventor is applied has been described, the present invention is not limited by the discussion and the drawings that form part of the disclosure of the present invention according to this embodiment. That is, it should be added that other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are all included in the scope of the present invention.

  3 ... Game board, 11 ... Main control processing section, 12f ... Normal symbol display control section (normal symbol variation processing means), 17 ... Special symbol display device (special symbol display means), 22 ... Normal symbol display device (normal symbol display) Means), 31 ... gaming area, 37 ... start prize opening (specific prize opening), 41 ... first attacker device, 42 ... large prize opening (special prize opening), 43 ... start prize opening sensor (second game ball detection) Means), 46... Through-chucker detection sensor (first game ball detection means), 49... Electric tulip (specific winning restriction means), 52... Winning winning path (winning area), 53. 56 ... Specific area pocket part (specific area), 110 ... Normal symbol lottery part (normal symbol variation processing means), 115 ... Reserved ball random number storage part (normal symbol lottery holding means), 120 ... Normal symbol determination part (normal) Design variation area Means), 140 ... Variation pattern command determination unit (ordinary symbol variation processing unit), 160 ... Jackpot game control unit (game control unit), 170 ... Special symbol lottery unit (special symbol variation processing unit, special symbol normal variation time setting unit) , Special symbol lottery holding means, game control means, special symbol extension variation time setting means), 174 ... special symbol reserved ball random number storage unit (special symbol lottery holding means), 180 ... electric tulip operation control unit (normal symbol winning control) Means), 190 ... winning game control unit (game control means), P ... pachinko machine (ball game machine)

Claims (2)

Detects a special winning opening on the game board, a specific winning restriction means that is selectively set to a normal state in which a gaming ball is difficult to win in the specific winning opening and a normal symbol winning state that is easy to win, and a passing game ball A first and second game ball detecting means for providing a predetermined game value to a player by winning a game ball at the specific winning port,
Normal symbol display means,
An electronic normal symbol lottery determination is executed in response to the detection of the game ball by the first game ball detecting means, and the normal symbol lottery is variably displayed on the normal symbol display means, and then the normal symbol lottery determination is determined. A normal symbol variation processing means that can stop and display the result of the normal symbol lottery as a fixed normal symbol, and can determine whether or not the next normal symbol lottery is successful after the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed.
Normal symbol winning control for returning to the normal state by changing the specific winning restriction means in the normal state to the normal symbol winning state after the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed when the determination result of the normal symbol lottery is winning Means,
Special symbol display means;
A special symbol normal variation time setting unit that executes electronic lottery triggered by detection of a game ball by the second game ball detection unit, and sets a special symbol normal variation time according to the result of the lottery;
When the second game ball detection means detects the game ball, the electronic special symbol lottery determination is executed, the special symbol display means is variably displayed, and the time of the change display is the special display time. The special symbol lottery result determination result is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol when the symbol normal fluctuation time is reached, and the next special symbol lottery determination can be executed after the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed. Variation processing means;
When the first game ball detection means detects a game ball during a period in which execution of the normal symbol lottery determination is impossible, the normal symbol lottery triggered by the detection is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, A normal symbol lottery holding means for erasing the memory of the normal symbol lottery when the stored normal symbol lottery determination is executed;
When the second game ball detecting means detects a game ball during a period during which execution of the special symbol lottery determination is impossible, the special symbol lottery triggered by the detection is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, A special symbol lottery holding means for erasing the memory of the special symbol lottery when the stored special symbol lottery determination is executed;
When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a win, the winning game state is generated after the display of the confirmed special symbol is stopped, and the special game state is generated according to the establishment of a predetermined special game occurrence condition, Game control means for ending the special gaming state when the number of times of determination of success / failure of the special symbol lottery in the special gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times;
When the special symbol is variably displayed when the special gaming state occurs, and the special symbol variation processing means starts displaying the variability of the special symbol before the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol The special symbol extension fluctuation is added to the special symbol normal fluctuation time set by the special symbol normal fluctuation time setting means by adding the normal symbol fluctuation remaining time until the normal symbol in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol. Special symbol extended variation time setting means for setting the time,
The normal symbol winning control means controls the specific winning restriction means so that, in the special gaming state, the expected value of the duration of the normal symbol winning state is increased as compared to the non-special gaming state,
The special symbol variation processing means starts displaying the variation of the special symbol before the normal symbol is variably displayed at the occurrence of the special gaming state and the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol. In such a case, the special symbol variation display is continued until the special symbol extension variation time set by the special symbol extension variation time setting means is reached, and when the special symbol extension variation time is reached, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed. A ball game machine characterized by The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The second game ball detecting means detects a game ball that has won a prize at the specific winning opening,
The predetermined game value given to the player when a game ball wins the specific winning opening is determination of whether or not a special symbol lottery is performed by the special symbol variation processing means,
The game area is provided with a winning area, and an opening / closing means that is selectively set to a normal state for closing the winning area and a special symbol winning state for opening,
The winning area has a specific area where game balls that have won the winning area can selectively enter,
The game control means controls the opening / closing means in the winning game state to generate a special symbol winning state a predetermined number of times, and the player acquires a prize ball in response to the entry of the game ball into the specific area. An easy jackpot gaming state occurs,
The special game occurrence condition includes the end of the jackpot game state.

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