JP2016179286A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of shortening a period required for executing a first benefit state without losing a degree of benefit in the first benefit state.SOLUTION: A storage part stores a normally used long mode (first mode), and a short mode (second mode) in that a completion interval is shorter than that of the long mode regarding each of first to third special benefit states as a first benefit game state. Frequency of selection of the short mode is higher when a game state before the first benefit game state is during a probability variable game and during a support game than during non-execution of a probability variable game and during non-execution of a support game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine that performs a game using a game ball launched toward a game board by a player's operation.

In a ball game machine, a game ball is launched on the game board, and the fired game ball is dropped along the game board to play a game.
A horizontally long big prize opening is arranged on the front side of the game board, and a plate-like big prize opening opening / closing function for opening and closing the big prize opening is provided in association with the big prize opening. The prize winning opening and closing role can block the prize winning opening along the board surface of the game board and prevent the game ball from entering the prize winning opening. The game ball that falls on the prize opening opening / closing accessory is opened in the prize winning opening by being tilted to the near side about the pivot shaft arranged along the lower edge of the Can be guided to.

  A ball game machine is usually provided with a special profit state in which a player can obtain a large number of prize balls. A special profit state lottery is performed with respect to a game ball entering a start port provided on the game board. If the result of the special profit state lottery is a big hit, a special profit state is executed. In the special profit state, an open operation such as opening the grand prize opening provided on the game board for about 30 seconds or until about 10 game balls enter is regarded as one round game, and this open operation is a predetermined maximum. The number of continuation round games is played (for example, 14 rounds). Further, during the special profit state, a predetermined effect is executed in the effect device (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-016672 A

  In the first profit state (special profit state), after the start interval of a predetermined length has elapsed from the occurrence of the special game state, the first round game release operation is started. The first profit state is ended after waiting for an end interval of a predetermined length from the end of the opening operation of the last round game. Then, using the period of the start interval and the end interval, a predetermined effect (message or background) related to the first profit state is performed on the liquid crystal display arranged on the surface of the game board, and the start The interval and end interval periods are set relatively long (for example, about several seconds).

  By the way, it is desired to shorten the overall length in each first profit state. Even in this case, it is necessary to maintain the degree of profit in the first profit state without changing from the past.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of shortening the period required to execute the first profit state without impairing the degree of profit in the first profit state.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a ball game machine (1) for launching a game ball toward the game board (2) to play a game, wherein the game ball is arranged on the game board so that the game ball can be detected. The first starting means (6), the second starting means (7) disposed on the game board so as to be able to detect the game ball, and the game ball entering the game board. When a possible winning a prize opening (11, 12), a winning a prize opening opening / closing accessory (13, 14) for opening and closing the winning a prize opening, and the first or second starting means detect a game ball The first lottery means (34) for executing the first lottery for determining whether or not the first profit state is generated, and the result of the first lottery based on the detection of the game ball of the first starting means First identification information display means (21) and second identification for displaying the result of the first lottery based on the detection of game balls by the second starting means A first profit in which a round game of an opening operation is executed a plurality of times, such as opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined condition is satisfied when the result of the first lottery is a winning combination with the information display means (22) The first profit state generating means (34) for generating a state and a probability fluctuation in which the winning probability of the first lottery is high in relation to the end of the operation of the first profit state when a predetermined first condition is established Probability changing game executing means (34) for executing a game, third starting means (15) disposed on the game board so as to detect a game ball, and opening / closing for opening / closing the second starting means When the accessory (8) and the third starting means detect a game ball, the second lottery means for executing the second lottery for determining whether or not to generate the second profit state for opening the second starting means. (34) and the above based on the detection of the game ball of the third starting means Second identification information display means (24) for displaying the results of two lotteries, and second profit status generating means (34) for generating the second profit status when the result of the second lottery is won. And a support game execution means (34) for executing a support game for increasing the frequency of occurrence of the second profit state in relation to the end of the operation of the first profit state when a predetermined second condition is established. In the ball game machine, as the first profit state that can be generated by the first profit state generating means, the first aspect and the end of the final round game release operation than the first aspect are provided. A plurality of modes including a second mode in which a period of an end interval that is a period until the end of the first profit state is set short is prepared, and the ball game machine generates the first profit state In relation to Based on both the combination of presence / absence of execution of probability variation game and execution / non-execution of support game before occurrence and the result of the first lottery, from among a plurality of aspects including the first and second aspects, First profit status mode determining means (34) for determining the mode of the first profit status is further included, and the first profit status mode determining means is in a non-execution of the probability variation game before the occurrence of the first profit status. A ball ball game machine that selects and determines the second mode at a higher frequency during the probability variation game and the support game before the occurrence of the first profit state than when the support game is not executed.

The numbers in parentheses represent corresponding components in the embodiments described later, but are not intended to limit the scope of the claims to the embodiments.
As described in claim 2, in the second mode, each round game interval is a period from the end of the release operation of each round game to the start of the release operation of the next round game of the round game. It may be an aspect common to the first aspect.
As described in claim 3, the second mode may be a mode in which an opening time in each round game and a maximum number of winning balls in each round game are common to the first mode.

  The period required to execute the first profit state can be shortened without impairing the degree of profit in the first profit state.

1 is a front view of a game board of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of the part containing the 1st special symbol start port and the 2nd special symbol start port in the game board shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the ball game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a special profit state aspect. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol-special profit state classification table for normal use. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol-special profit state classification table for limiters. It is a figure which shows an example of the special profit state aspect selection determination table shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the entrance process which CPU of the main control board performs with respect to the entrance of the game ball to the 1st special symbol start opening or the 2nd special symbol start opening. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special symbol display means (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special symbol display means (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special symbol display means (the 3). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special symbol display means (the 4). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 2nd special symbol display means (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 2nd special symbol display means (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol change operation | movement of a 2nd special symbol display means (the 3). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 2nd special symbol display means (the 4). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when a game ball passes the normal symbol gate. It is a figure for demonstrating the characteristic of the game at the time of non-execution of a support game. It is a figure for demonstrating the characteristic of the game in a support game. It is a figure which shows the transition of an internal state at the time of a non-limiter. It is a figure which shows the transition of an internal state at the time of a limiter. It is a figure which shows the transition of the display content in the liquid crystal display unit shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of a special profit state aspect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of a ball game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The ball game machine 1 includes a game board 2 and a front frame (not shown) for holding the game board 2. A handle (not shown) for adjusting the momentum of a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) is disposed on the right side of the front lower part of the front frame. The handle is rotatably held on the front frame. A player can launch a game ball from the launching device toward the game board 2 by gripping and rotating the handle that is rotatably provided in the ball game machine 1, and the rotation of the handle. By adjusting the angle, the momentum of the game ball launched toward the game board 2 can be adjusted.

  On the board surface of the game board 2, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail 3 for guiding a game ball launched from the launch device to the upper side (upper left side) of the game board 2 is disposed. A large number of obstacle nails 60 are arranged on the surface of the game board 2, and the game balls released from the upper left side of the game board 2 toward the upper right along the guide rail 3 are the game board 2. It flows down through a number of obstacle nails 60 along the board surface.

  A liquid crystal display unit (effect device) 4 is disposed in the center of the game board 2. The liquid crystal display unit 4 is for displaying a production symbol, a predetermined message or the like that is stopped or changed during the game of the ball game machine 1. The periphery of the liquid crystal display unit 4 is surrounded by a frame (not shown). A decorative member 5 with a Western sword motif is attached to the front of the frame.

A first special symbol starting port (first starting means) 6 and a second special symbol starting port (second starting means) 7 are arranged vertically below the gaming board 2. The first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 are provided so that game balls flowing down along the surface of the game board 2 can enter.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing a configuration of a part including the first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 in the game board 2. Hereinafter, this part will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the game board 2, an electric tulip accessory (opening / closing accessory) 8 including a pair of blades 8 </ b> A is disposed in association with the second special symbol starting port 7. The electric tulip accessory 8 is usually constricted in a state in which the tips of the blades 8A approach each other as shown in FIG. 2A (hereinafter, the state shown in FIG. 2B is referred to as a “stenosis state”). It has been In the game board 2, a pitching accessory 9 that divides the first special symbol starting port 6 is disposed above a space formed between the electric tulip actors 8 in the narrowed state of each blade 8 </ b> A. That is, in the constricted state of the electric tulip accessory 8 (the state shown in FIG. 2 (a)), the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 enters the second special symbol starting port 7 as the first ball. The special symbol starting port 6 is blocked by the incoming ball accessory 9. Thereby, the 2nd special symbol starting port 7 is obstruct | occluded.

  And when the front-end | tip part of each blade | wing 8A of the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded so that it may mutually space apart from the state shown to Fig.2 (a), as shown in FIG.2 (b), a 1st special symbol is shown. A passage 10 toward the second special symbol starting port 7 is formed on both the left and right sides of the incoming ball accessory 9 at the starting port 6. That is, a game ball can enter the second special symbol starting port 7 through the passage 10. Thereby, the 2nd special symbol starting port 7 is opened. In the state where the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded (hereinafter, the state shown in FIG. 2B is referred to as “expanded state”), the second special tulip is more than in the case where the electric tulip accessory 8 is in the stenosis state. The frequency of game balls entering the symbol start port 7 is high.

In addition, the structure of the electric tulip accessory 8 is not limited to this, for example, it may be a structure that moves back and forth in the front-rear direction, and is similar to the prize winning opening / closing accessory 13, 14 described below. The configuration may be such that it tilts to the near side about the rotation axis.
When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7, a predetermined number (for example, three balls for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6, 2 prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 50 (see FIG. 3). Also, a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special profit state (first profit state) when a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7 (First lottery) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the second special symbol start opening 7, for example, a first large winning opening (opening / closing winning means) 11 having a long rectangular shape on the left and right is disposed. The first big winning opening 11 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of (for example, 3 to 4) game balls to enter simultaneously in the left-right direction. In relation to the first big prize opening 11, a first big prize opening opening / closing accessory (opening / closing prize winning means) 13 capable of opening and closing the first big prize opening 11 is provided. The first big prize opening / closing accessory 13 can block the first big prize opening 11 in a state along the board surface of the game board 2 and prevent the game ball from entering the first big prize opening 11. On the other hand, from this state, by tilting to the near side about a rotation shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the first big prize opening 11, the first big prize opening 11 is opened, A game ball flowing down onto the first grand prize opening 11 can be introduced into the first big prize opening 11.

  In the lower right portion of the game board 2, for example, a second large winning opening (open / close winning means) 12 having a long rectangular shape on the left and right is disposed. The second grand prize winning opening 12 is located to the right of the first and second special symbol starting openings 6 and 7. The second big prize opening 12 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of (for example, two to three) game balls to enter at the same time in the left-right direction. The size of the second big prize opening 12 in the left-right direction is slightly smaller than the first big prize opening 11. In relation to the second big prize opening 12, a second big prize opening opening / closing accessory (opening / closing prize winning means) 14 capable of opening and closing the second big prize opening 12 is provided. The second big prize opening / closing accessory 14 can block the second big prize opening 12 in a state along the surface of the game board 2 and prevent the game ball from entering the second big prize opening 12. On the other hand, by tilting to the near side about a rotation shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower end edge of the second big prize opening 12 from this state, the second big prize opening 12 is opened, A game ball flowing down onto the second grand prize opening 12 can be introduced into the second big prize opening 12. When a game ball enters the first grand prize port 11 or the second grand prize port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls both for the game ball into the first or second big prize port 11, 12). ) Is paid out from the prize ball payout device 50 (see FIG. 3).

In addition, the structure of the 1st big winning opening opening / closing accessory 13 and the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing accessory 14 is not limited to this, For example, the structure which withdraws in the front-back direction may be sufficient, and it is electrically Similarly to the tulip accessory 8, a pair of blades may be provided, and each blade may be configured to change its posture between a narrowed state and an expanded state.
On the right side of the game board 2 (to the right of the liquid crystal display unit 4), a normal symbol gate (third starting means) 15 through which a game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 can pass is disposed. . The normal symbol gate 15 is located at the upper right of the second big prize opening 12. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, whether or not the second special symbol start port 7 is opened (whether the electric tulip accessory 8 is in the expanded state, whether or not the second profit state is generated) ) To determine the normal symbol lottery (second lottery). The probability determined to open the second special symbol start port 7 by the normal symbol lottery (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is, for example, 1/100 at the time of non-execution of the support game described later, for example, 1 during the support game described later /1.1. Specifically, a random number value for normal symbol lottery is acquired in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15.

Further, the obstacle nail 60 around the normal symbol gate 15 on the surface of the game board 2 is planted so as to guide the game ball reaching the periphery of the normal symbol gate 15 toward the second special symbol start opening 7. ing. Therefore, most of the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol gate 15 and the vicinity thereof are led to the vicinity of the second special symbol start port 7 (that is, the lower part of the game board 2).
On the upper part of the game board 2, a clock accessory 17 simulating an analog timepiece is disposed as an effect device between the upper part of the guide rail 3 and the liquid crystal display unit 4. The timepiece 17 includes a circular dial 18 arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2, and a long hand 19 and a short hand 20 provided on the dial 18 so as to be rotatable. The dial 18 is imitated with numbers “1” to “12” (Roman numerals) at equal intervals over the entire circumferential direction, imitating the dial of an actual clock, and the long hand 19 and the short hand 20 can indicate these numbers. A driving force of a timepiece accessory driving unit 25 (see FIG. 3) configured to include a motor, gears, and the like is applied to the long hand 19. In addition, a transmission mechanism (not shown) for applying the driving force (rotational driving force) applied to the long hand 19 to the short hand 20 is provided. The long hand 19 is rotationally driven by the driving force applied to the long hand 19 from the clock accessory driving unit 25, and the short hand 20 rotates as the long hand 19 rotates. Similar to an actual timepiece, as the long hand 19 rotates once, the short hand 20 rotates 1/12.

  A first special symbol display means (first identification information display means) 21, a second special symbol display means (second identification information display means) 22, a special symbol are provided in the outer area of the guide rail 3 in the upper right part of the game board 2. An on-hold display means 23, a normal symbol display means (third identification information display means) 24, a normal symbol hold display means 26, and a game state display section 27 are provided. These display means 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27 are arranged in a line in this order from the upper right portion of the game board 2 toward the lower right direction.

  The first special symbol display means 21 displays the result of the jackpot lottery executed for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 by variably displaying the first special symbol. It is. The 1st special symbol display means 21 is comprised by the 7 segment display, for example. In the first special symbol display means 21, the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol is realized by switching each symbol alternately between “8” and “−” at high speed. When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6, the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 is started. This symbol variation operation is stopped after a predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot (determined to execute the special profit state), the first special symbol display means 21 displays the first special symbols (“11”, “12”, “13” and “ 14 ”is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the first special symbol display means 21 stops and displays the first special symbol (for example, “-” or “−1”) as the shifted symbol.

  The second special symbol display means 22 displays the result of the jackpot lottery executed for the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7 by variably displaying the second special symbol. It is. The 2nd special symbol display means 22 is comprised by the segment indicator, for example. In the second special symbol display means 22, the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol is realized by switching each symbol alternately between “8” and “−” at high speed. When a game ball enters the second special symbol start port 7, the execution of the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22 is started. This symbol variation operation is stopped after a predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed. When the result of the big win lottery is a win (determined to execute the special profit state), the second special symbol display means 22 displays the second special symbols (“21”, “22”, “23” and “ Any one of 24 ”is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of place, the second special symbol display means 22 stops and displays the second special symbol (for example, “-” or “−1”) as the off symbol.

  When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 during the symbol changing operation or the special profit state in the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22, the first special symbol display for the entered ball The symbol changing operation of the means 21 can be held up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4). In addition, when a game ball enters the second special symbol start port 7 during the symbol changing operation of the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 or during the special profit state, the second special symbol is displayed. The symbol changing operation of the symbol display means 22 can be held up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4).

  The suspended symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 is executed when the execution of the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 or the second special symbol display means 22 being executed is finished and is suspended. (2) After all the symbol changing operations of the special symbol display means 22 have been completed, they are executed in the order in which they are put on hold. In addition, the suspended symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display unit 22 is suspended after the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display unit 21 or the second special symbol display unit 22 being executed. Executed according to the order.

  The special symbol hold display means 23 displays the number of symbol change operations of the first special symbol display means 21 held and the number of symbol change actions of the second special symbol display means 22 held. Is. The special symbol hold display means 23 is constituted by, for example, two 7-segment displays. The number of symbol change operations of the first special symbol display means 21 that is being held is displayed on one display of the special symbol hold display means 23. In addition, the number of symbol change operations of the second special symbol display means 22 being held is displayed on the other display of the special symbol hold display means 23.

  The normal symbol display means 24 includes two lamps that can emit light and are arranged adjacent to the special symbol hold display means 23. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is started. The symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is displayed by switching the lamps in the lighting state among the two lamps alternately at a high speed. The symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is stopped after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2.7 seconds during a support game, which will be described later, and 27 seconds when the support game is not executed), and one of the two lamps is stopped. Only the lamp is lit. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the winning lamp of the two lamps is turned on, and then the electric tulip accessory 8 is in an expanded state, and the second special symbol start port 7 is set for a predetermined time (for example, support During the game, 2.0 seconds are repeatedly executed twice, and when the support game is not executed, the game is released only once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the out of the two lamps are turned on, and the second special symbol start port 7 is kept closed.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15 during the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 or the expanding operation of the electric tulip accessory 8, the symbol of the normal symbol display means 24 for the passage of the game ball. Fluctuating operation can be held up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4). The symbol variation operation of the held normal symbol display means 24 is executed in accordance with the reserved order after the execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 being executed is completed. The number of symbol variation operations of the held normal symbol display means 24 is displayed on the normal symbol hold display means 26.

The normal symbol hold display means 26 is composed of two lamps that can emit light and are arranged adjacent to the normal symbol display means 24. Depending on the combination of the lighting / extinguishing patterns of the lamps, the number of reserved symbol variation operations is displayed.
The ball game machine 1 is provided with a probability variation game (specific game state). In the probability variation game, the probability (hit probability) determined to execute the special profit state by jackpot lottery is set to 1/49, for example. Further, the jackpot probability when the probability variation game is not executed is set to a probability lower than the jackpot probability during the probability variation game, for example, 1/50. The jackpot probability during the probability variation game is higher than the jackpot probability when the probability variation game is not executed, and is very close to the jackpot probability when the probability variation game is not executed. For this reason, the likelihood of winning a jackpot is almost the same between the probability-changing game (high probability) and the non-execution of the probability-changing game (low probability).

  In addition, a support game is prepared for the ball game machine 1. When the support game is not executed, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 for the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is, for example, 27 seconds, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 1/100, and the normal symbol The number of times of opening the second special symbol start port 7 (expanding the electric tulip accessory 8) at the time of winning the lottery is, for example, once, and the time required for each opening is, for example, 0.2 seconds. Therefore, in the ball game machine 1, when the support game is not executed, the electric tulip accessory 8 is rarely expanded, so that the game ball flowing down the game board 2 is the second special symbol start port 7. Hardly enters the ball.

On the other hand, in the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 for the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is 2.7 seconds, for example, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/1. The number of times of opening the second special symbol starting port 7 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 2 times, and the time required for each opening is, for example, 2.0 seconds.
In this way, during the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 with respect to the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is shorter and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than when the support game is not executed. In addition, the degree of opening of the second special symbol start port 7 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery (including the number of times of opening and the time required for each opening) is high. Therefore, during the support game, the electric tulip accessory 8 is frequently expanded, and the game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board 2 is moved to the second special symbol start port 7 rather than the first special symbol start port 6. It becomes easy to enter the ball.

In addition, since the symbol variation time of the special symbol display means 21 and 22 with respect to the entrance of the game ball into the special symbol start ports 6 and 7 during the support game is shorter than when the support game is not executed, each support game Can be paraphrased as “short-time game”.
In the ball game machine 1, the support game and the probability variation game are independent of each other. Specifically, the support game and the probability variation game can be executed in parallel (simultaneously), and only one of the support game and the probability variation game can be performed. It can also be omitted. The probability variation game is generated regardless of whether or not the support game is being played, and is ended regardless of whether or not the support game is being played. Further, the support game is generated regardless of whether or not the game is in a probability variation game, and is ended regardless of whether or not the game is in a probability variation game. For this reason, the internal state (mode) of the ball game machine 1 is a state in which the probability variation game is in the support game, a state in which the probability variation game is in progress and the support game is not being executed, and the probability variation game. There are four states (existing): a non-execution state and a support game state, and a probability-variable game non-execution state and a support game non-execution state.

  The result of the jackpot lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 or the second special symbol display means 22 as described above, but not only the first special symbol display means 21 and the second special symbol display means 22, Also displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4. In addition, during the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 or the second special symbol display means 22, the liquid crystal display unit 4 provides an effect display of the symbol variation operation.

During the special profit state, the first big prize opening 11 is opened by the swing of the first big prize opening / closing accessory 13 or the second big prize winning is made by the swing of the second big prize opening / closing accessory 14. The mouth 12 is opened. The ball game machine 1 is provided with three types of special profit states: a first special profit state, a second special profit state, and a third special profit state.
In the first special profit state, the first big time until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the first big prize opening 11 have entered. With the opening operation of opening the winning opening 11 as one round game, such an opening operation is performed for many round games (for example, 14 rounds) with an interval between round games (for example, 1.0 seconds) interposed therebetween. The number of prize balls that can be obtained by a player in one first special profit state is, for example, about 1400 (10 (balls / ball) × 10 (ball / round game) × 14 (round)).

  In the second special profit state, the second grand prize is won until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) enter the second big prize opening 12 in advance. With the opening operation of opening the mouth 12 as one round game, such an opening operation is performed for a small number of round games (for example, two rounds) with an interval between round games (for example, 1.0 seconds) interposed therebetween. The number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in one second special profit state is, for example, about 200 (10 (balls / ball) × 10 (ball / round game) × 2 (round)).

  In the third special profit state, the second time until a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses or until a game ball having the maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) set in advance in the second grand prize opening 12 enters. An opening operation such as opening the grand prize opening 12 is regarded as one round game, and such an opening operation is performed for a small number of round games (for example, 2 rounds) with an interval between round games (for example, 1.0 seconds) interposed therebetween. Is called. In this third special profit state, the number of prize balls that a player can acquire is almost zero. That is, the third special profit state is the special profit state, but no substantial profit is given to the player. Therefore, the player does not recognize the third special profit state as a substantial special profit state.

Of the game balls flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2, enter the first special symbol start port 6, the second special symbol start port 7, the first big winning port 11, or the second big winning port 12. The game balls that have not been played (out balls) are collected into the machine from the out port 28 formed in the lower part of the game board 2.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ball game machine 1.
The ball game machine 1 includes a main control board 30 that controls game operations, and an effect control board 31 and a payout control board 32 that are connected to the main control board 30 so that signals from the main control board 30 can be input. And. The effect control board 31 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 33 so that a signal from the effect control board 31 can be input. For example, a microcomputer is mounted on each control board 30, 31, 32, 33.

The microcomputer mounted on the main control board 30 includes a CPU (first lottery means, second lottery means, first profit state generation means, second profit state generation means, probability variation game execution means, support game execution means, 1 profit state mode determining means) 34 and a memory 35.
The memory 35 includes a special symbol-special profit state type table storage unit 40, a first special symbol start memory 41, a first special symbol hold counter 42, a second special symbol start memory 43, and a second special symbol. Symbol hold counter 44, normal symbol start memory 45, normal symbol hold counter 46, probability variation flag 47, support game flag 48, support game rotation number counter 49, limiter management flag 51, limiter A counter 52, a continuation flag 60 until next time, a special profit state mode storage unit 61, and a special profit state mode selection determination table 62 are provided.

The special symbol-special profit state type table storage unit 40 stores a special symbol-special profit state type table (see FIGS. 5 and 6), which will be described later.
The first special symbol start memory 41 stores the result of the big hit lottery executed for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6. In this case, “the result of the jackpot lottery” is a random value (predetermined game information; a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value, and a random number value acquired based on entering the first special symbol start port 6) (Random number value for selecting a variation pattern) (hereinafter, these random values may be collectively referred to as “start-up memory”). However, as a matter of course, instead of storing these random number values, the result of winning by comparing the determined random number value with a predetermined jackpot winning value may be stored.

The first special symbol start memory 41 can store a maximum of, for example, five start memories, one of which is used for executing the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 21, and the remaining four are stored. The first special symbol display means 21 stores the symbol variation operation for suspension.
The first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 are not in a symbol changing operation, are not in a special profit state, and the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 are not suspended. When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6, the start memory acquired in accordance with the ball is stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 for execution. Immediately thereafter, the jackpot determination random number value included in the start-up memory is compared with the jackpot value, and the execution of the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 according to the jackpot determination result is started. On the other hand, the start memory is already stored for execution in the first or second special symbol start memory 41, 43, during the symbol changing operation of the first or second special symbol display means 21, 22, or the special benefit When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 during the state, the start memory acquired in response to the ball is stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 for holding, The number of starting memories stored for holding is counted by the first special symbol holding counter 42.

  The start memory stored for holding in the first special symbol start memory 41 is stored when the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 corresponding to the start memory stored for execution ends. 2 For special execution, provided that the start memory for execution is not already stored in the special symbol start memory 43, the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22 is not in progress, and it is not in the special profit state. It is moved up sequentially. As a result, the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 corresponding to the start-up memory that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

  In the second special symbol start memory 43, the result of the big hit lottery executed for the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7 is stored. In this case, “the result of the jackpot lottery” is a random value (predetermined game information; a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value and a random number value acquired based on entering the second special symbol start port 7 (Random number value for selecting a variation pattern) (hereinafter, these random values may be collectively referred to as “start-up memory”). However, as a matter of course, instead of storing these random number values, the result of winning by comparing the determined random number value with a predetermined jackpot winning value may be stored.

The second special symbol start memory 43 can store up to five start memories, one of which is used for executing the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 22, and the other four are stored. It is stored for holding the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22.
The second special symbol is not in the state of the symbol change operation of the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22, is not in the special profit state, and there is no reservation for the symbol change operation of the second special symbol display means 22. When a game ball enters the start port 7, the start memory acquired in response to the ball is stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 for execution, and immediately thereafter, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The included jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot value are compared, and the execution of the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22 according to the jackpot determination result is started. On the other hand, in the state where the start memory is already stored for execution in the second special symbol start memory 43, during the symbol changing operation of the first or second special symbol display means 21, 22 or during the special profit state, 2 When a game ball enters the special symbol start port 7, the start memory acquired for the incoming ball is stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 for storage and stored as the reservation The number of start memories that have been set is counted by the second special symbol holding counter 44. The start memory stored for holding in the second special symbol start memory 43 is stored in the second special symbol display means 22 corresponding to the start memory stored for execution. 1 The special symbol display means 21 is sequentially moved up for execution on the condition that it is not in the symbol changing operation and is not in the special profit state. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22 corresponding to the start-up memory that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

  The normal symbol start memory 45 stores the result of the normal symbol lottery executed for the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15. The “ordinary symbol lottery result” in this case refers to a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol acquired based on entering the normal symbol gate 15. However, instead of storing the normal symbol determination random number value, it is also possible to store the result of winning by comparing the acquired normal symbol determination random value with a predetermined numerical value per normal symbol. Of course.

  The normal symbol start memory 45 can store up to five results of random numbers for normal symbol determination, one of which is used for executing the symbol variation of the normal symbol display means 24 and the remaining four. Can be stored for holding the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24. The game ball is normal in a state where the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is not performed, the electric tulip accessory 8 is not being expanded, and the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is not suspended. When the symbol gate 15 is passed, the normal symbol determination random value acquired in response to the passage is stored in the normal symbol start memory 45 for execution, and then immediately after that, the normal symbol determination random value Are compared with the numerical value per ordinary symbol, and the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is executed according to the hit determination result. On the other hand, when the normal symbol start random number for execution is already stored in the normal symbol start memory 45, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15 during the expansion operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 The random number value for normal symbol determination acquired in response to the passage is stored for holding in the normal symbol start memory 45, and the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination stored for holding is It is counted by the normal symbol holding counter 46. When the normal symbol determination random number stored in the normal symbol start memory 45 is reserved, when the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 corresponding to the normal symbol determination random number for execution ends, On the condition that the tulip accessory 8 is not being expanded, it is sequentially moved up for execution. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 corresponding to the reserved normal symbol determination random number value is sequentially executed.

The probability variation flag 47 is for storing whether or not a probability variation game is in progress. For example, “1” is stored during the probability variation game, and when the probability variation game is not executed. For example, “0” is stored.
The support game flag 48 is used for storing whether or not a support game is in progress. For example, “1” is stored during the support game, and “0” is displayed when the support game is not executed. Is stored.

The support game rotation number counter 49 is for counting the number of remaining symbol variation operations during the support game.
The limiter management flag 51 is for storing whether or not the number of continuations of the probability variation game has reached a predetermined number (for example, five times), and the number of continuations of the probability variation game is the maximum number of continuations ( For example, “1” is stored when the number of times has reached (for example, 5 times), and “0” is stored when the number of continuations of the probability variation game is 4 times or less. Specifically, when the value of the limiter counter 52 described below reaches “5”, the value of the limiter management flag 51 is switched from “0” to “1”.

The limiter counter 52 is an addition-type counter for counting the number of continuations of the probability-changing game, that is, the number of consecutive wins in the jackpot with the probability variation symbol described later.
The continuation flag 60 is for storing whether or not the ongoing support game is a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established. For example, “1” is stored during the support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established, and “0” is stored when the support game is not executed or when the support game is not executed. The

The special profit state mode storage unit 61 is for storing the length mode of the special profit state. The special profit state mode storage unit 61 has, for each of the first to third special profit states, a normally used long mode (first mode) and a short mode with a short end interval (described below) compared to the long mode ( 2nd mode) is stored.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special profit state mode. FIG. 4A shows a long aspect of the third special profit state, and FIG. 4B shows a short aspect of the third special profit state. FIG. 4C shows a long aspect of the second special profit state, and FIG. 4D shows a short aspect of the second special profit state. Further, FIG. 4 (e) represents a long aspect of the first special profit state, and FIG. 4 (f) represents a short aspect of the first special profit state.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4F, in each special profit state, occurrence of the special profit state (for example, the first or second special symbol display means 21, 22 for jackpots) The first round game (that is, the release operation) is started after waiting for the start interval of a predetermined length from the timing at which the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Also, after waiting for the end interval of a predetermined length to elapse from the end of the final round game opening operation (for example, closing the winning openings 11, 12), the special profit state is ended.

  In the third special profit state, as described above, a game ball having a maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) entered in advance at a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds) or at the second big winning opening 12 is entered. The opening operation of opening the second grand prize opening 12 until one is done as one round game, such opening operation is performed for a small number of round games (for example, two rounds) with an interval between round games.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the short aspect of the third special profit state is different from the long aspect of the third special profit state in that the end interval is set short. Specifically, the end interval in the long aspect of the third special profit state is set to 20.0 seconds, whereas the end interval in the short aspect of the third special profit state is set to 2.0 seconds. Yes. The difference between the long mode and the short mode in the third special profit state is limited to the length of the end interval, and the long mode and the short mode are the same in other respects. That is, the start interval, the period for each release operation, and the length of the interval between round games are common between the long mode and the short mode.

  Further, as described above, in the second special profit state, game balls having the maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) set in advance at the second large winning opening 12 are entered until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. The opening operation of opening the second grand prize opening 12 until one is done as one round game, such opening operation is performed for a small number of round games (for example, two rounds) with an interval between round games.

  As shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, the short aspect of the second special profit state is different from the long aspect of the second special profit state in that the end interval is set short. Specifically, the end interval in the long aspect of the second special profit state is set to 20.0 seconds, whereas the end interval in the short aspect of the second special profit state is set to 2.0 seconds. Yes. The difference between the long mode and the short mode in the second special profit state is limited only to the length of the end interval. In other respects, the long mode and the short mode are common to each other. That is, the start interval, the period for each release operation, and the length of the interval between round games are common between the long mode and the short mode.

In the second special profit state, the length of the start interval is set longer than that in the third special profit state regardless of whether the long special aspect or the short special aspect. For example, the start interval of the third special profit state is set to 2.0 seconds, whereas the start interval of the second special profit state is set to 10.0 seconds.
Further, in the first special profit state, as described above, a game ball having a maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) set in advance is entered until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or in the first big winning opening 11. Until then, the opening operation of opening the first big prize opening 11 is regarded as one round game, and such an opening operation is performed for many round games (for example, 14 rounds) with an interval between round games.

  As shown in FIGS. 4E and 4F, the short aspect of the first special profit state is different from the long aspect of the first special profit state in that the end interval is set short. Specifically, the end interval in the long aspect of the first special profit state is set to 20.0 seconds, whereas the end interval in the short aspect of the first special profit state is set to 2.0 seconds. Yes. The difference between the long mode and the short mode in the first special profit state is limited only to the length of the end interval, and the long mode and the short mode are the same in other respects. That is, the start interval, the period for each release operation, and the length of the interval between round games are common between the long mode and the short mode.

In FIG. 4, the case where the end interval in the short mode is set to a common length between the first to third special profit states has been described as an example, but at least one of the first to third special profit states is used. Needless to say, in the special profit state, the length of the end interval in the short mode may be different from the others.
Similarly, although the case where the set length of the end interval in the open mode is common between the first to third special profit states has been described as an example, at least one of the first to third special profit states is described. Needless to say, in the special profit state, the length of the end interval in the long mode may be different from others.

  In the first special profit state, the length of the start interval is set to be longer than that in the third special profit state regardless of whether the long special aspect or the short special aspect. For example, the start interval of the third special profit state is set to 2.0 seconds, whereas the start interval of the first special profit state is set to 10.0 seconds. However, it goes without saying that the length of the start interval in the first special profit state or the second special profit state may be set longer than the start interval in the third special profit state. Of course, it goes without saying that the start interval may be different between the first to third special profit states.

  The special profit state mode selection determination table 62 selects and determines one of the long mode and the short mode stored in the special profit state mode storage unit 61 when executing the first to third special profit states. This is the table used. In this ball game machine 1, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state (that is, whether or not the probability variation game is executed and whether or not the support game is executed), and after the special profit state is ended. Based on both the internal state of the ball game machine 1 (that is, whether or not the probability variation game is executed and whether or not the support game is executed), the modes of the first to third special profit states (that is, the long mode and the short mode) One of the embodiments) is selected and determined. The special profit state mode selection determination table 62 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 30 has a detection output from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55 that detects the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15, and the game ball to the first special symbol start port 6. Detection output from the first special symbol start opening entrance sensor 56 for detecting the entrance, detection from the second special symbol start entrance entrance sensor 57 for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the second special symbol start opening 7 Output, detection output from the first grand prize opening entrance sensor 58 for detecting the entrance of the game ball into the first grand prize opening 11, and second detection for detecting the entrance of the game ball into the second grand prize opening 12. A detection output from the big prize opening ball sensor 59 is input.

The main control board 30 includes a first big prize opening / closing accessory 13, a second big prize opening / closing accessory 14, a first special symbol display means 21, a second special symbol display means 22, and a special symbol hold display means 23. The normal symbol display means 24, the normal symbol hold display means 26, the game state display unit 27, the electric tulip accessory 8 and the like are connected as control targets.
For example, a prize ball payout device 50 is connected to the payout control board 32 as a control target. The liquid crystal control board 33 is connected to the effect control board 31 via the effect interface board. The liquid crystal display unit 4 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 33 as a control target.

The main control board 30 is connected to the effect control board 31 via, for example, a command relay board (not shown) and an effect interface board (not shown). The control command output from the main control board 30 is given to the effect control board 31 via the command relay board and the effect interface board.
Based on the control command from the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 controls lighting (flashing) / extinguishing of lamps (not shown) provided on the front surface of the game board 2 and the front frame (not shown), a speaker The sound output control of the group (not shown) and the drive control of the clock accessory driving unit 25 are performed.

  Further, the production control board 31 determines specific production contents of the liquid crystal display unit 4 based on the control command from the main control board 30 and outputs a control command in which the production contents are described. The control command output from the effect control board 31 is given to the liquid crystal control board 33 via the effect interface board. The liquid crystal control board 33 controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 4 based on a control command sent from the effect control board 31 (in this case, a command for liquid crystal control).

The payout control board 32 controls the payout operation of the prize ball payout device 50 based on a control command from the main control board 30 (in this case, a payout control command).
The main control board 30 is also provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown) for clearing (resetting) data (information) stored in the RAM included in the memory 35. In the main control board 30, a first special symbol start memory 41, a first special symbol hold counter 42, a second special symbol start memory 43, a second special symbol hold counter 44, a normal symbol start memory 45, A normal symbol hold counter 46, a probability variation flag 47, a support game flag 48, a support game rotation number counter 49, a limiter management flag 51, a limiter counter (continuation number counting means) 52, a continuation flag 60 until the next time, etc. are provided in the RAM. ing.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to the main control board 30, and a power switch (not shown) provided on the power supply board is turned on while operating a RAM clear switch provided on the main control board 30. When the power is turned on, the data stored in the RAM of the main control board 30 is cleared. After the RAM is cleared, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 returns to the initial state, that is, the state in which the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed.

  5 and 6 show the special symbol-special profit state type table stored in the special symbol-special profit state type table storage unit 40 (in other words, the special symbol-special profit state type-after the special profit state). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an internal state correspondence table. FIG. 5 shows a normal special symbol-special profit state type table, and FIG. 6 shows a limiter special symbol-special profit state type table.

  In each special symbol-special profit state type table, the type of the first special symbol (that is, the jackpot symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 at the time of jackpot, and the second special symbol display unit 22 at the jackpot. Type of the second special symbol (ie, jackpot symbol), selection ratio of the first special symbol for jackpot and the second special symbol for jackpot, and the contents of the special profit status (opening time of the big prize winning holes 11, 12 and round game Number, ie, whether it is the first, second or third special interest state). The contents of this special profit state are uniquely determined by both the type of jackpot symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. Yes.

  In addition, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state (whether or not the game is in a probability variation game and whether or not it is in a support game) is recorded. Yes. The internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state is unique depending on both the type of jackpot symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the internal state of the ball ball machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. It has come to be determined. That is, in this embodiment, whether or not the predetermined second condition is satisfied is determined based on the special symbol-special profit state type table. Further, “until next time” in FIG. 5 indicates a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established, and the “time-short game” in FIG. 6 indicates the number of times the support game is cut.

The normal special symbol-special profit state type table will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of a big win based on the entrance to the first special symbol start opening 6, “11”, “12”, “13” are displayed as the first special symbols for jackpot that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21. And four types of “14” are prepared.
When the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 30%. When the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is the non-execution of the support game, the third special profit state is set as the special profit state. (Special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) is adopted. In this case, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is a non-execution (low probability) of the probability variation game, it continues until the next jackpot is established after the end of the special profit state. When the support game that is continued is executed, and the internal state immediately before the jackpot is established is a probability variation game (high probability), the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  Further, when the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, the second special profit state ( “30.0 s × 2R” special profit state) is adopted. Then, after the special profit state ends, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 61%. When the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol, the third special profit state is set as the special profit state when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed. (Special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) is adopted. In this case, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  Further, when the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, the second special profit state ( “30.0 s × 2R” special profit state) is adopted. In this case, after the special profit state ends, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery for the entrance of the game ball to the first special symbol start port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that the special symbol “13” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 3%. In this case, the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted as the special profit state. Then, after the special profit state, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball entering the first special symbol start opening 6 is a big hit, the probability that the special symbol “14” is selected as the first special symbol for the big win is 6%. is there. In this case, the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted as the special profit state.
And, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the non-execution of the support game and is in the probability variation game, the support game is not executed after the end of the special profit state, but the jackpot is established When the internal state of the ball game machine 1 just before is other than that, that is, when the support game is being executed, or when the support game is not executed and the probability variation game is not executed, the next jackpot A support game that is continued until the establishment of is executed.

Further, all of the special symbols “11” to “14” are so-called probability variation symbols in which the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state ends. That is, even if any of the special symbols “11” to “14” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot, the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state ends. This probability variation game is continuously executed until the next big hit.
In the case of a big win based on the entrance to the second special symbol start opening 7, "21", "22", "23" as the second special symbols for jackpots that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 And “24” are prepared.

When the result of the jackpot lottery for the entrance of the game ball to the second special symbol start port 7 is a jackpot, the special symbol “21”, the special symbol “22”, the special symbol “23” as the second special symbol for the jackpot ”And the special symbol“ 24 ”are 30%, 30%, 31%, and 9%, respectively.
When the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, when the special symbols “21” to “23” are selected as the second special symbols for jackpot, When the third special profit state (the special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) is adopted as the special profit state, and the special symbol “24” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot, it is special. As the profit state, the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted. In these cases, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  On the other hand, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is a support game, when the special symbols “21” to “23” are selected as the second special symbol for the jackpot, the special profit state When the second special profit state (special profit state of “30.0 s × 2R”) is adopted as the special symbol “24” as the second special symbol for jackpot, the first special profit state is selected as the special profit state. The state (special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted. Then, after these special profit states are ended, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

  Also, all of the special symbols “21” to “24” are so-called probability variation symbols in which the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state ends. That is, even if any of the special symbols “21” to “24” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot, a probability variation game that is continued until the next jackpot is established after the special profit state ends is executed. The This probability variation game is continuously executed until the next big hit.

  Next, the limiter special symbol-special profit state type table will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol-special profit state type table for limiter shown in FIG. 6 is different from the normal special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG. 5 in that any first special symbol for jackpot Even when the special symbols “11” to “14” are selected, or even when the special symbols “21” to “24” are selected as the second special symbols for jackpots, the probability after the special profit state ends. The variable game is not executed.

Further, the presence / absence of the support game given after the special profit state and the content of the support game are different from the normal special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the symbol ratios of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are the same as those in FIG. The contents of the jackpot game to be executed are the same as in FIG.
Hereinafter, the points of FIG. 6 that are different from FIG. 5 will be described.

Specifically, when the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.
Further, when the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, the number of times is cut 10 times after the special profit state ends. The support game is executed, but if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends. In this specification, “N times (N is a predetermined number (natural number)) of support games” is defined as N times of symbol variation operation (the first game after the end of the special profit state). 1 and the second special symbol display means 21 and 22 is executed, or a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established, whichever comes first.

  In addition, when the special symbol “13” is selected as the first special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, it is cut 40 times after the special profit state ends. The support game is executed, but if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is executed 100 times after the special profit state is ended. The

  Further, when the special symbol “14” is selected as the first special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, it is cut 40 times after the special profit state ends. Although the support game is executed, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is the non-execution of the support game, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

When the special symbol “21” is selected as the second special symbol, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.
In addition, when the special symbol “22” is selected as the second special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, it is cut 10 times after the special profit state ends. Although the support game is executed, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is the non-execution of the support game, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  When the special symbol “23” is selected as the second special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, the support of cutting 20 times after the end of the special profit state Although the game is executed, if the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is not executed after the special profit state is ended.

  Also, when the special symbol “24” is selected as the second special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, the number of times is cut 40 times after the special profit state ends. The support game is executed, but if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  By the way, when the support game is not executed, the second special symbol start port 7 is hardly opened, so that the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 is the first special symbol than the second special symbol start port 7. It is easy to enter the symbol starting port 6. On the other hand, since the second special symbol start port 7 is frequently opened during the support game, the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 during the support game is more than the first special symbol start port 6. 2 Easy to enter the special symbol starting port 7.

Therefore, the big win in the first special symbol (when the trigger of the special profit state is the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21) is mainly when the support game is not executed. Further, the jackpot in the second special symbol (when the trigger of the special profit state is the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22) is mainly during the execution of the support game.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special profit state mode selection determination table 62.

The special profit state mode selection determination table 62 indicates that the first to third special profit states (that is, either the long aspect or the short aspect) are the internal state of the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state. , Stored in association with both the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state.
The internal state of the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “pre-occurrence state”) is when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed (shown in FIG. 7). In the case of low probability support), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “post-end state”) is in the probability variation game and the non-support game is not At the time of execution (without the high probability support shown in FIG. 7), the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the third special profit state). Further, when the pre-occurrence state is when the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed, the post-termination state is the probability change game and the support game (high probability support shown in FIG. 7). Sometimes, the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the first or third special profit state).

  If the pre-occurrence state is a probability-variable game and the support game is not executed (no high-probability support), the post-completion state is a probability-change game that is not executed and the support game is not executed (low-probability support) None), the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the first or third special profit state). On the other hand, if the pre-occurrence state is a probability-variable game and the support game is not executed (no high-probability support), the post-end state is a probability-change game and the support game is not executed (no high-probability support) ), The short mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the first or third special profit state).

  When the pre-occurrence state is in the probability variation game and the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the post-termination state is the probability change game not executed and the support game is being executed (the low probability shown in FIG. 7). Support), the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the first special profit state). In addition, when the pre-occurrence state is a probability variation game and the support game is not executed (no high probability support), and the post-termination state is a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support) In addition, the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the first special profit state).

Special when the pre-occurrence state is during non-execution of probability variation games and during support games (low probability support), and the post-termination state is during probability variation games and during support games (high probability support) The long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the profit state (in this case, the first or second special profit state).
If the pre-occurrence state is a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support) and the post-termination state is a non-execution of a probability variation game and a non-execution of a support game, a special profit state The long aspect is selected and determined as the aspect (in this case, the second special profit state).

  When the pre-occurrence state is a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support), the post-termination state is a non-execution of the probability variation game and a support game (low probability support shown in FIG. 7). Sometimes, the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state (in this case, the first or second special profit state). On the other hand, when the pre-occurrence state is a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support), and the post-termination state is a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support), the special profit state In this case, the short aspect is selected and determined as the aspect of the first or second special profit state.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a ball entry process performed by the CPU 34 of the main control board 30 for entering a game ball into the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7.
During the game by the ball game machine 1, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 6 based on the presence or absence of an input signal from the first special symbol start port entrance sensor 56. Monitoring is performed (step S1). Further, during the game by the ball game machine 1, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second special symbol start port 7 based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the second special symbol start port entrance sensor 57. Is monitored (step S11).

  When the input signal from the first special symbol start opening entrance sensor 56 is input (YES in step S1), the CPU 34 counts the number of start memories (holding number) already stored in the first special symbol start memory 41. That is, the count value of the first special symbol hold counter 42 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the count value has reached “4” (step S2). When the count value of the first special symbol hold counter 42 is less than “4” (NO in step S2), the CPU 34 acquires a jackpot determination random number from a jackpot determination random number generator (not shown) (step S3). . Further, the CPU 34 obtains a jackpot symbol determination random number from a jackpot symbol determination random number generator (not shown) (step S4), and acquires a variation pattern selection random number from the variation pattern selection random number generator (not shown) (step S4). Step S5).

Thereafter, the CPU 34 stores the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the variation pattern selection random number (that is, the start memory) in the first special symbol start memory 41 (step S6), and the first special symbol hold. The count value of the counter 42 is incremented (+1) (step S7).
On the other hand, if the count value of the first special symbol hold counter 42 is “4” (YES in step S2), the processing for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 without storing each random number. Exit.

  When an input signal is input from the second special symbol start entrance ball sensor 57 (YES in step S11), the CPU 34 counts the number of start memories already stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 (holding). Number), that is, the count value of the second special symbol holding counter 44 is checked to determine whether or not the count value has reached “4” (step S12). When the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 44 is less than “4” (NO in step S12), the CPU 34 acquires a jackpot determination random number from a jackpot determination random number generator (not shown) (step S13). . Further, the CPU 34 acquires a jackpot symbol determining random number from a jackpot symbol determining random number generator (not shown) (step S14), and acquires a variation pattern selecting random number from a variation pattern selecting random number generator (not shown) (step S14). Step S15).

Thereafter, the CPU 34 stores the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the variation pattern selection random number (that is, the start memory) in the second special symbol start memory 43 (step S16), and the second special symbol hold The count value of the counter 44 is incremented (+1) (step S17).
On the other hand, if the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 44 is “4” (YES in step S12), the processing for the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7 without storing each random number. Exit.

9, 10, 11, and 12 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21.
When the start memory (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number and a variation pattern selection random number) is stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 (YES in step S21), the second special symbol display means 22 when the symbol variation operation is not executed (NO in step S22), the value of the second special symbol holding counter 44 is “0” (YES in step S23), and the special profit state (first special symbol) The CPU 34 determines that the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in a non-execution state (NO in step S24) of the special profit state for the game ball entering the start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7). After determining whether or not the game is in a probability variation game (step S25), a jackpot determination is performed (steps S26 and S27).

  When the probability variation game is in progress, that is, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (YES in step S25), the CPU 34 makes a jackpot determination with a high probability (1/49) determination criterion (step S25). S26). On the other hand, if the probability variation game is not being executed, that is, if “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (NO in step S25), the CPU 34 is a big hit with a low probability (1/50) criterion. A determination is made (step S27).

  When the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 or step S27 is a jackpot (YES in step S28), the CPU 34 determines the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired in step S4 of FIG. 8 and the special symbol-special shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. Based on the symbol ratio described in the profit state type table, a special symbol for jackpot (in this case, the first special symbol) is determined (steps S30, S31, S32). Specifically, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S29), and whether or not the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1”, that is, the number of continuations of the probability variation game has reached five. It is determined whether or not. When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S29), the CPU 34 determines the special symbol for special jackpot-special profit state type table (see FIG. 5) when determining the special symbol for jackpot in step S31. ) Is referred to (step S30). When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S29), the CPU 34 determines the special symbol-special profit state type table for the limiter when determining the selection of the special symbol in step S31 (see FIG. 6). Is referred to (step S31).

  In this embodiment, one special symbol is selected as a first special symbol for jackpot from four types of special symbols (“11”, “12”, “13”, and “14”). As described above, the probability that “11” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 30%, and the probability that “12” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 61%. The probability that “13” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 3%, and the probability that “14” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 6%.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 or step S27 does not result in a jackpot (NO in step S28), the CPU 34 is based on the missed symbol determining random number obtained from the missed symbol determining random number generator (not shown). A slip-off symbol is determined (step S33).
Then, the CPU 34 starts the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 (step S34), and also the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 or step S27 for the effect control board 31 and step S5 in FIG. A control command based on the obtained random number for selecting a variation pattern is given. In addition, the effect control board 31 transmits a control command to the liquid crystal control board 33 in response to the control command received from the CPU 34 to start execution of the symbol variation operation of the liquid crystal display unit 4. After a predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed (YES in step S35), the CPU 34 stops the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21. If the result of the jackpot determination in steps S26 and S27 is a jackpot, the CPU 34 stops and displays the first special symbol for jackpot determined in step S32 on the first special symbol display means 21 (step S36). If the result of the jackpot determination in S27 is a loss, the CPU 34 stops displaying the lost symbol determined in step S33 on the first special symbol display means 21 (step S36).

If the first special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 after the symbol variation time has elapsed (YES in step S37), then the special profit state is executed (step S39).
Prior to the execution of the special profit state, the mode of the special profit state (first to third special profit states) is selected and determined (step S38). Specifically, the CPU 34 refers to the special profit state mode selection determination table 62 to refer to the internal state of the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state and the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state ends. A mode (long mode or short mode) corresponding to both the internal state is obtained, and that mode is selected and determined in the special profit state (first to third special profit states).

When the number of continuations of the probability variation game is four or less, the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state regardless of the type of the first special symbol displayed. On the other hand, if the number of times the probability variation game continues has reached five, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state.
Specifically, after the special profit state ends, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S40).

  When the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S40), that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation game is 4 or less and the first special symbol for jackpot is a probability variable symbol (in step S41) (YES), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is incremented (+1) (step S42). In this embodiment, since any first special symbol functions as a probability variable symbol at normal time (non-limiter), the determination in step S41 is always YES.

Since “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, execution of the probability variation game is started from the next and subsequent games. Next, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter counter 52 after increment, and when this value has reached “5” (YES in step S43), the value of the limiter management flag 51 is changed from “0” to “1”. Switching (step S44).
On the other hand, when the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S40), or when the limiter management flag 51 is “0” and the first special symbol for jackpot is a non-probable variable symbol (in step S40). When NO and NO in step S41, “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is reset to “0” (step S45). As a result, the probability variation game is not executed in subsequent games. In this embodiment, since any of the first special symbols functions as a probabilistic variable symbol at normal time (non-limiter time), the determination in step S41 does not become NO. Further, “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 51 (step S45).

  Whether or not the support game is executed after the special profit state is determined according to the contents described in the special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, as described above, support is provided for both the type of the first special symbol and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. It is written whether or not the game is executed. In addition, as described above, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, whether each support game is a support game with a reduced number of times or a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established. It is written whether there is. Further, in the case of a support game with a reduced number of times, the number of times is written.

  If it is determined that the support game is executed after the special profit state ends and the support game is a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established (YES in step S46 and YES in step S47), support is provided. “1” is stored in the game flag 48, “1” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S48).

  When it is determined that the support game is to be executed after the special profit state is completed and the support game is a support game with a reduced number of times (YES in step S46 and NO in step S47), “1” is stored in the support game flag 48. Then, “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “10”, “40”, or “100”, which is the number of times the support game is cut, is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49. (Step S49).

If it is determined that the support game is not executed after the special profit state is ended (NO in step S46), “0” is stored in the support game flag 48, and “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time. The value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S50).
After the symbol variation time has elapsed, if the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 in step S36 (NO in step S37), then whether or not the support game can be continued if the support game is being played. It is examined (step S54).

  Specifically, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is referred to (step S52). When the value of the support game speed counter 49 is “1” or more (NO in step S52), that is, when the support game is being played, the value of the support game speed counter 49 is decremented (−1) (step) S53). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 after decrementing in step S53 has reached “0” (YES in step S54), the CPU 34 sets the value of the support game flag 48 to “0” (step S55). ).

  Next, it is checked whether or not a small hit is won (step S56). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S3 of FIG. Specifically, the jackpot is determined when the value of the jackpot determination random number is a predetermined jackpot determination value. The jackpot is not a jackpot but strictly “out of play”, but the following jackpot game is executed (step S57). In the small hit game, the operation of opening the second big prize opening 12 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is repeated twice with an interval time (for example, 1.0 second), or the second big prize opening 12 This is repeated until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are entered. The mode of this small hit game is almost the same as the mode of opening the second big prize opening 12 in the third special profit state.

Thereafter, the CPU 34 ends the process for entering the game ball into the first special symbol start port 6.
13, 14, 15, and 16 are flowcharts showing the processing flow during the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22.
If the second special symbol start memory 43 stores a start memory (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number and a variation pattern selection random number) (YES in step S61), the first special symbol display means 21 in the non-execution of the symbol variation operation (NO in step S62), and the special profit state (special profit state for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7) On the condition that it is not executed (NO in step S63), the CPU 34 determines whether or not the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in a probability variation game (step S65), and then makes a jackpot determination. (Steps S66 and S67). When the probability variation game is in progress, that is, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (YES in step S65), the CPU 34 performs a jackpot determination based on a determination criterion of high probability (1/49) (step S65). S66). On the other hand, if the probability variation game is not being executed, that is, if “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (NO in step S65), the CPU 34 is a big hit with a low probability (1/50) criterion. A determination is made (step S67).

  When the result of the jackpot determination in step S66 or step S67 is a jackpot (YES in step S68), the CPU 34 determines the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired in step S14 of FIG. 8 and the special symbol-special shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. Based on the symbol ratio described in the profit state type table, a special symbol for jackpot (in this case, the second special symbol) is determined (steps S70, S71, S72). Specifically, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S69), and whether or not the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1”, that is, the number of continuations of the probability variation game has reached five. It is determined whether or not. When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S69), the CPU 34 determines the selection of the special symbol for jackpot in step S71 (see FIG. 5). ) Is referred to (step S70). When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S69), the CPU 34 determines the limiter special symbol-special profit state type table (see FIG. 6) when determining the selection of the special symbol in step S71. Is referred to (step S71).

  In this embodiment, one of the four types of special symbols (“21”, “22”, “23”, and “24”) is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot. As described above, the probability that “21” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 30%, and the probability that “22” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 30%. The probability that “23” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 31%, and the probability that “24” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 9%.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination in step S66 or step S67 does not result in a jackpot (NO in step S68), the CPU 34 determines a missing symbol based on the missing symbol determining random number obtained in step S15 in FIG. Step S73).
Then, the CPU 34 starts the execution of the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22 (step S74), and the result of the jackpot determination in step S66 or step S67 for the effect control board 31 and in step S15 of FIG. A control command based on the obtained random number for selecting a variation pattern is given. In addition, the effect control board 31 transmits a control command to the liquid crystal control board 33 in response to the control command received from the CPU 34 to start execution of the symbol variation operation of the liquid crystal display unit 4. After the predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed (YES in step S75), the CPU 34 stops the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22. If the result of the jackpot determination in steps S66 and S67 is a jackpot, the CPU 34 stops and displays the second special symbol for jackpot determined in step S72 on the second special symbol display means 22 (step S76). If the result of jackpot determination in S67 is out of place, the off symbol determined in step S73 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 (step S76).

After the symbol variation time has elapsed, when the second special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 (YES in step S77), the special profit state is subsequently executed (step S79).
Prior to the execution of the special profit state, the mode of the special profit state (first to third special profit states) is selected and determined (step S78). Specifically, the CPU 34 refers to the special profit state mode selection determination table 62 to refer to the internal state of the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state and the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state ends. A mode (long mode or short mode) corresponding to both the internal state is obtained, and that mode is selected and determined in the special profit state (first to third special profit states).

When the number of continuations of the probability variation game is four or less, the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state regardless of the type of the first special symbol displayed. On the other hand, if the number of times the probability variation game continues has reached five, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state.
Specifically, after the special profit state ends, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S80).

  When the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S80), that is, the number of times the probability variation game is continued is 4 or less, and the second special symbol for jackpot is a probability variation symbol (in step S81) (YES), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is incremented (+1) (step S82). In this embodiment, since any second special symbol functions as a probability variable symbol at normal time (non-limiter time), the determination in step S81 is always YES.

Since “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, execution of the probability variation game is started from the next and subsequent games. Next, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter counter 52 after increment, and when this value has reached “5” (YES in step S83), the value of the limiter management flag 51 is changed from “0” to “1”. Switching (step S84).
On the other hand, if the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S80), or the limiter management flag 51 is “0” and the second special symbol for jackpot is a non-probable variable symbol (in step S80). When NO and NO in step S81), “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is reset to “0” (step S85). As a result, the probability variation game is not executed in subsequent games. In this embodiment, since any second special symbol functions as a probability variable symbol at normal time (non-limiter), the determination in step S41 does not become NO. Further, “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 51 (step S85).

  Whether or not the support game is executed after the special profit state is determined according to the contents described in the special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, as described above, support is provided for both the type of the second special symbol and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. It is written whether or not the game is executed. In addition, as described above, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, whether each support game is a support game with a reduced number of times or a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established. It is written whether there is. Further, in the case of a support game with a reduced number of times, the number of times is written.

  If it is determined that the support game is executed after the special profit state ends, and the support game is a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established (YES in step S86 and YES in step S87), support is provided. “1” is stored in the game flag 48, “1” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and a value of “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S88).

  When it is determined that the support game is to be executed after the special profit state ends, and the support game is a support game with a reduced number of times (YES in step S86 and NO in step S87), “1” is stored in the support game flag 48. Then, “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “10”, “20”, or “40”, which is the number of times the support game is cut, is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49. (Step S89).

If it is determined that the support game is not executed after the special profit state is ended (NO in step S86), “0” is stored in the support game flag 48, and “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time. The value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S90).
After the symbol variation time has elapsed, if the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 in step S76 (NO in step S77), then whether or not the support game can be continued is determined when the support game is being played. It is checked (step S94).

  Specifically, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is referred to (step S92). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is “1” or more (NO in step S92), that is, when the support game is being played, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is decremented (−1) (step) S93). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 after decrementing in step S53 has reached “0” (YES in step S94), the CPU 34 sets the value of the support game flag 48 to “0” (step S95). ).

  Next, it is checked whether or not a small hit is won (step S96). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S13 of FIG. Specifically, the jackpot is determined when the value of the jackpot determination random number is a predetermined jackpot determination value. The jackpot is not a jackpot but strictly “out of play”, but the following jackpot game is executed (step S97). In the small hit game, the operation of opening the second big prize opening 12 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is repeated twice with an interval time (for example, 1.0 second), or the second big prize opening 12 Such an opening operation is performed such that the game ball is released until a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) are entered. The mode of this small hit game is almost the same as the mode of opening the second big prize opening 12 in the third special profit state.

Thereafter, the CPU 34 ends the process for entering the game ball into the second special symbol start port 7.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, an input signal is input to the CPU 34 from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55 (see FIG. 3). During the game by the ball game machine 1, the CPU 34 monitors whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 15 based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55.

  When the input signal from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55 is input, the CPU 34 calculates the number of start memories (holding number) already stored in the normal symbol starting memory 45, that is, the count value of the normal symbol holding counter 46. Confirmation is made to determine whether or not the count value has reached “4”. When the count value of the normal symbol hold counter 46 is less than “4”, the CPU 34 obtains a normal symbol determination random number from a normal symbol determination random number generator (not shown), and uses the normal symbol determination random number as a normal symbol. It stores in the start memory 45 for use. After the normal symbol determination random number is stored in the normal symbol start memory 45, the value of the normal symbol hold counter 46 is incremented (+1). On the other hand, if the count value of the normal symbol hold counter 46 is “4”, the CPU 34 does not store the normal symbol determination random number in the normal symbol start memory 45, but does not store the normal symbol gate 15 with respect to the passing of the game ball. End the process.

  When the normal symbol determination random number is stored in the normal symbol start memory 45 (YES in step S101), the second special symbol start port 7 is not being opened (the electric tulip accessory 8 is being opened). The CPU 34 determines whether or not a support game is in progress (step S102), and compares and determines the normal symbol determination random number stored for executing the symbol variation with the numerical value per normal symbol ( Normal symbol determination (steps S103, S105).

  When “1” is stored in the support game flag 48 (YES in step S102), that is, in the support game, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1 / 1.1 (step S103). . After the normal symbol lottery, the CPU 34 sets the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 to 2.7 seconds (step S104), and starts the execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 (step S107).

  On the other hand, when the support game is not executed, that is, when “0” is stored in the support game flag (NO in step S102), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/100 (step S105). After the normal symbol lottery, the CPU 34 sets the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 to 27 seconds (step S106), and starts the execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 (step S107).

  After the symbol variation time set in step S104 or step S106 has elapsed (YES in step S108), the CPU 34 stops the symbol variation operation in the normal symbol display means 24. At this time, if the result of the normal symbol lottery is out of place (NO in step S110), the CPU 34 causes the normal symbol display means 24 to stop and display the predetermined normal symbol for losing in advance (step S109). The player is notified that the winning is not made, and the process for passing the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is terminated.

  If the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning (YES in step S110), the CPU 34 causes the normal symbol display means 24 to stop and display a predetermined normal symbol for winning (step S109). When the normal symbol lottery is won during the support game (YES in step S111), the number of times the second special symbol start port 7 is opened is set to two (step S112), and the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded. Then, the second special symbol start port 7 is opened for 2.0 seconds (step S113). The CPU 34 repeats the expansion operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 twice, and then ends the process for passing the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is won when the support game is not executed (NO in step S111), the CPU 34 expands the electric tulip accessory 8 and moves the second special symbol start port 7 once for 0.2 seconds. Open (step S114). Thereafter, the CPU 34 ends the process for passing the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15.
By the way, during the game in the ball game machine 1 (regardless of whether or not the support game is being played), the time display indicated by using the timepiece 17 is variable. The clock object 17 displays a time corresponding to the number of times the probability variation game is continued. Note that the display time of the clock role 17 does not directly represent the number of times the probability variation game is continued, but may imply (indirectly display) the number of times or the end of the probability variation state. .

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the features of the game when the support game is not executed. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the features of the game during the support game.
First, with reference to FIG. 18, the characteristics of the game when the support game is not executed will be described. When the support game is not executed, the electric tulip accessory 8 rarely expands, so that the game ball flowing down the game board 2 rarely enters the second special symbol start port 7. Therefore, the starting winning of the game ball in this state is not based on entering the second special symbol starting port 7 but based on entering the first special symbol starting port 6. Therefore, the special profit state that occurs when the support game is not executed is based on the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 and is a big hit with the first special symbol for jackpot. In the following description, it is assumed that all the special profit states that occur when the support game is not executed are based on the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6.

In this case, the probability of selecting the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) as the special profit state is 9% (“13” or “14” is selected), and the special profit state The probability that the third special profit state (the special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) will be selected is 91% (“11” or “12” is selected).
And if a jackpot is established when the probability variation game is not executed (that is, when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed), the next jackpot has a probability of 39% after the special profit state ends. A support game that is continued until the establishment of is performed ("11", "13", or "14" is selected). In other words, the support game is not executed with a probability of 61% after the special profit state ends (“12” is selected). In addition, the probability variation game is executed with a probability of 100% after the special profit state ends. This probability variation game is a probability variation game that continues until the next jackpot is established.

  On the other hand, when a jackpot is established during a probability variation game (that is, during a probability variation game and when a support game is not executed), when the number of times the probability variation game is continued is four times or less (during non-limiter (normal)) Is executed with a probability of 3% after completion of the special profit state, and the support game that continues until the next jackpot is established ("13" is selected). In other words, the support game is not executed with a high probability of 97% after completion of the special profit state ("11", "12" or "14" is selected). In addition, the probability variation game is executed with a probability of 100% after the special profit state ends. This probability variation game is a probability variation game that continues until the next jackpot is established.

  In addition, when a jackpot is established during a probability variation game (ie, during a probability variation game and when a support game is not executed), when the number of times the probability variation game continues reaches five times (at the limiter), a special profit state After the end of the game, 100 times of support games are executed with a probability of 3% ("13" is selected). In other words, the support game is not executed with a high probability of 97% after completion of the special profit state ("11", "12" or "14" is selected). Further, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  Next, the support game will be described with reference to FIG. During the support game, the electric tulip accessory 8 is more frequently expanded. Therefore, during the support game, the game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board 2 is higher than the first special symbol start port 6. 2 It becomes easy to enter the special symbol start port 7. Therefore, the special profit state that occurs during the support game is mostly based on the game ball entering the second special symbol start opening 7 and is a big hit with the second special symbol for jackpot. In the following description, it is assumed that all the special profit states that occur during the support game are based on the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7.

In this case, the probability that the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is selected as the special profit state is 9% (“24” is selected), and the second special profit state is the second special profit state. The probability that the profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 2R”) is selected is 91% (“21”, “22” or “23” is selected).
And when the number of times the probability variation game is continued is 4 or less (in the case of non-limiter (normal)), the support is continued until the next jackpot is established with a probability of 100% after the end of the special profit state. A game is executed, and a probability-variable game is executed with a probability of 100% after completion of the special profit state, which is continued until the next jackpot is established.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuations of the probability variation game reaches 5 times (at the time of the limiter), there is a 30% probability that the support game will be executed 10 times after the special profit state ends (“22” is Selection), the probability that the support game of 20 times cut will be executed is 31% (“23” is selected), and the probability that the support game of 40 times cut will be executed is 9% (“24 "Is selected). Then, the support game is not executed with a probability of 30% after the special profit state ends (“21” is selected). Further, at the time of this limiter, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

The transition of the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is shown in FIGS. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a transition of the internal state at the time of the non-limiter. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a transition of the internal state at the time of the limiter.
As described above, there are four types of internal states of the ball game machine 1. That is, when the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed (the low probability support shown in FIGS. 20 and 21), the probability change game is executed and the support game is not executed (FIGS. 20 and 21). High probability support shown), during non-execution of probability change games and during support games (low probability support shown in FIGS. 20 and 21), and during probability change games and during support games (shown in FIGS. 20 and 21) High probability support).

  Referring to FIG. 20, consider the case where the probability variation game is continued four times or less (that is, when the probability variation game is not executed). When the jackpot is established when the probability variable game is not executed and when the support game is not executed (low probability support is not provided), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is in the probability variable game. And when the support game is not executed (no high probability support) or during the probability variation game and during the support game (high probability support). When the game is in the probability variation game and the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the transition is made with a probability of 61% ("12" is selected), and also in the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support). With a probability of 39% ("11", "13" or "14" is selected).

  Then, when the internal state after the end of the special profit state is in the probability variation game and when the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the third special profit state in the long mode is used as the special profit state. Is selected and executed. Similarly, in the case where the internal state after the end of the special profit state is in the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support), the first or third special profit state in the long mode is used as the special profit state. Is selected and executed.

  When a jackpot is established during a probability variation game and when a support game is not executed (no high probability support), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is a probability variation game and a support game. Either during non-execution (no high probability support) or during a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support). With a probability of 97%, the game does not shift (in other words, shifts again) in the probability variation game and when the support game is not executed (no high probability support) (in other words, “11”, “12” or “14” is selected) In addition, the game moves with a probability of 3% during the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support) ("13" is selected).

  And, when the internal state after the end of the special profit state is in the probability variation game and when the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the special state is the short state (second aspect). The first or third special profit state is selectively executed. On the other hand, when the internal state after the end of the special profit state is in the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support), the first special profit state in the long mode is selected and executed as the special profit state. .

  When a jackpot is established at the time of the non-execution of the probability variation game and during the support game (low probability support), the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state has a probability of 100%, and the probability variation game And it becomes support game (high probability support). In other words, the game shifts to the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support). As this special profit state, the first or second special profit state in the long mode is selected and executed.

  When the jackpot is established during the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support), the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state has a probability of 100% and the probability variation game is in progress. It becomes support game (high probability support). In other words, the game does not shift while in the probability variation game and in the support game (high probability support) (in other words, it shifts again). As this special profit state, the short-form first or second special profit state is selected and executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the case where the number of times of the probability variation game has reached 5 times (during the limiter) will be considered. Needless to say, at the time of the limiter, the game is in a probability variation game.
At this time, if the jackpot is established when the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is the non-execution of the probability variation game and the support game. Is not executed (no low-probability support), or is a non-execution of probability-variable game and is in a support game (low-probability support). When the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed (low probability support is not performed), a transition is made with a probability of 97% ("11", "13" or "14" is selected), and the probability variation game is selected. It shifts with a probability of 3% during the non-execution and during the support game (low probability support) ("12" is selected).

  If the internal state after the end of the special profit state is when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed (no low probability support), the special profit state is the first of the long aspects. Alternatively, the third special profit state is selectively executed. Similarly, even when the internal state after the end of the special profit state is when the probability variation game is not executed and in the support game (low probability support), the first special profit state of the long aspect is used as the special profit state. Is selected and executed.

  In addition, when the jackpot is established in the support game (high probability support) at the time of the limiter (that is, during the probability variation game), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is the probability variation game. And when the support game is not executed (no low probability support) or when the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is being executed (low probability support). When the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed (low probability support is not performed), a transition is made with a probability of 30% ("21" is selected), and the probability change game is not executed and the support game is executed. Transition to medium (low probability support) with a probability of 70% ("22", "23" or "24" is selected).

  Then, when the internal state after the end of the special profit state is when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed (low probability support is not provided), the second state of the long mode is set as the special profit state. The special profit state is selected and executed. Similarly, even when the internal state after the end of the special profit state is when the probability variation game is not executed and in the support game (low probability support), the special profit state is the first or second long mode. The special profit state is selected and executed.

  By the way, after the above-described RAM clearing, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 returns to the initial state, that is, when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed. When the support game is not executed, the player is more advantageous when the probability change game is not executed than during the probability change game. Therefore, since a state advantageous to the player is executed after the RAM is cleared, there is a possibility that the RAM is cleared (RAM clearing).

  In this embodiment, when the RAM clear operation is performed, that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated, the fact is notified. Specifically, when a RAM clear operation is performed, the main control board 30 transmits a RAM clear command to the effect control board 31. When the effect control board 31 receives the RAM clear command, it transmits the control command to the liquid crystal control board 33 and causes the liquid crystal display unit 4 to display a message “RAM clear” (not shown). In this case, a frame lamp (not shown) arranged on the front surface of the front frame of the ball game machine 1 may be turned on or blinked. Thereby, it is possible to notify the employee of the game store where the ball game machine 1 is installed that the RAM has been cleared in the ball game machine 1.

  In this ball game machine 1, a state in which the probability variation game is being performed and the support game is being performed, a state in which the probability variation game is being performed and the support game is not being executed, and a state in which the probability variation game is not being executed and being supported Different types of effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 for each of the four internal states (modes) in a state in which the game is in progress and in a state in which the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed. Is done.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing transition of display contents in the liquid crystal display unit 4.
Specifically, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed (no low probability support shown in FIG. 22), the ball game machine 1 This mode is called a “precursor zone” (a mode that is not very advantageous to the player). When the ball game machine 1 is in the precursor zone, the liquid crystal display unit 4 displays, for example, a screen that suggests entry into the battle zone described below.

  Further, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in the probability variation game and when the support game is not executed (no high probability support shown in FIG. 22), the ball game machine 1 is referred to as a “normal zone”. Mode. When the ball game machine 1 is in the normal zone, the liquid crystal display unit 4 displays a screen including a message such as how to play a game in the ball game machine 1.

  Further, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in the probability variation game and in the support game (high probability support shown in FIG. 22), the ball game machine 1 is in a mode (game) called “battle zone”. This mode is advantageous to the user. When the ball game machine 1 is in this battle zone, the liquid crystal display unit 4 displays a screen showing a state where the opponent character is being played, for example.

Further, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is not executing the probability variation game and is in the support game (low probability support shown in FIG. 22), the ball game machine 1 is said to be an “attack zone”. Mode. When the ball game machine 1 is in the attack zone, the liquid crystal display unit 4 displays a screen indicating that the opponent character is attacked, for example.
As described above, according to this embodiment, both the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game and the presence / absence of the support game before the occurrence of the special benefit state and the execution of the probability variation game after the completion of the special benefit state The mode of the special profit state (whether it is the long mode or the short mode) is selected and determined based on both the presence / absence of the game and the presence / absence of the support game. More specifically, when the state before the occurrence of the special profit state and the state after the execution are both in the probability variation game and when the support game is not executed (the mode of the ball game machine 1 is the occurrence of the special profit state) Both in the normal zone before and after execution), and when both the state before the occurrence of the special profit state and the state after execution are in the probability variation game and the support game (the mode of the ball game machine 1 is special) The short aspect is selected and determined as the state of the special profit state when the profit state is in the battle zone both before and after the occurrence. In other cases, the long mode is selected and determined as the mode of the special profit state.

For this reason, it is possible to shorten the state of the special profit state that occurs continuously in the normal zone or the battle zone, thereby making the production in the normal zone or the battle zone a single production. Can do.
Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be implemented in other forms.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating another example of the special profit state mode. For example, when the short mode (second mode) of the special profit state is shown in FIG. 23A (FIG. 23A is the same mode as FIG. 4A), the long mode of the special profit state ( In the first mode, only the start interval is set long (see FIG. 23 (b)), only the round game interval is set long (see FIG. 23 (b)), start interval, round game Both the interval and the end interval may be set long (see FIG. 23C). Moreover, only the length of both the start interval and the end interval may be different between the long mode and the short mode of the special profit state, or only the lengths of both the start interval and the round game interval are different. Alternatively, only the lengths of both the round game interval and the end interval may be different.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where two types of modes (long mode and short mode) are set in the first to third special profit states is taken as an example, but the start interval, the round game interval and Three or more types in which at least one of the end intervals is changed may be set.
Further, when a plurality of special profit states are prepared in the ball game machine 1, the configuration in which the long aspect and the short aspect are provided for all of the special profit states has been described as an example. Any configuration may be used as long as it is provided in at least one of the special profit states.

In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of continuations of the probability variation game that can be executed continuously (continuously) has been described as five times (the upper limit value of the limiter counter 52 is 5). Of course, other times can be set as the upper limit value (number of times) of the continuation times.
Furthermore, the probability variation game can be terminated by another method. As an example, the probability variation game can be a probability variation game with a number of cuts. The CPU 34 is provided with a probability variable rotation number counter for counting the number of symbol variation operations of special symbols in the probability variation game. Then, whether a predetermined number of symbol variation operations (the total number of symbol variation operations in the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22) is executed from the start of the probability variation game (that is, after the end of the special profit state) Or until the jackpot is established. If a jackpot is not established even if a predetermined number of times (for example, 128 times) of symbol variation operation is executed in the probability variation game, the execution of the probability variation game is terminated, and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is the probability variation game. It becomes non-execution time. At this time, when the number of symbol variation movements of the first special symbol display means 21 in the probability variation game reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of symbol variation movements of the second special symbol display means 22 reaches a predetermined number, The continuation of the probability variation game may be forcibly restricted.

As another example, if a game ball enters the first or second special symbol start opening 6 or 7 during the probability variation game, whether or not to end the execution of the probability variation game is determined. And the probability variation game may be terminated when the falling lottery is won.
In addition, it may be configured to limit the continuation of the probability variation game by combining the probability variation game (limiter type) with the upper limit number of times and the probability variation game of the number cut, The probability variation game and the falling lottery may be combined to forcibly limit the continuation of the probability variation game, or the limiter type probability variation game and the falling lottery may be combined to force the continuation of the probability variation game. The configuration may be limited to In addition, the limiter type probability variation game, the count variation probability variation game, and the falling lottery may be combined to forcibly limit the continuation of the probability variation game.

  In each of the embodiments described above, in the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 is shortened compared to when the support game is not executed, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is lower than when the support game is not executed. In addition, the degree of opening of the second special symbol start port 7 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is set lower than when the support game is not executed. However, it is not necessary for the support game to perform all three, and it is sufficient that at least two of them are performed. In addition, the winning probability during the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 during the support game, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second special symbol starting port 7 during the support game are shown in the above embodiment. Needless to say, these are examples and are not limited to these.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, both the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game before the occurrence of the special benefit state, the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game and the presence / absence of the support game after the completion of the special benefit state, On the basis of this, the mode of the special profit state (whether it is in the long mode or the short mode) may be selected and determined, and the execution of the probability variation game before the occurrence of the special profit state Whether the special profit state is a long aspect or short aspect based on both the presence / absence of the support game and the presence / absence of the support game and the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game after the special profit state ends. May be selected and determined.

The special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is an example, and the first or second special symbol, the contents of the special profit state, and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state are shown. The relationship with can be changed as appropriate.
For example, in FIG. 5, when some of the jackpot first or second special symbols are non-probable variation symbols, and if the non-probability variation symbol is a big hit, the probability variation game may not be executed after the end. .

  Further, for example, the content of the support game corresponding to each symbol can be set as appropriate. Specifically, it can be set as appropriate whether it is a support game that continues until the next occurrence of the special profit state, or it is a support game with a reduced number of times. Can do. Furthermore, the selection ratio of special symbols for jackpots can be set as appropriate. Furthermore, the contents of the special profit state can be set as appropriate.

Further, the symbol changing operation is executed in the order of entering the first special symbol starting port 6 or the second special symbol starting port 7 with respect to the changing order of the special symbols in the first special symbol displaying means 21 and the second special symbol displaying means 22. It may be a mode of changing the order of entering the balls, or a mode of simultaneous variation in which both perform the symbol variation operation independently.
Further, the CPU 34 does not determine whether or not it is a small hit based on the big hit determination random number, but based on the value of the small hit determination random number obtained from the small hit random number generator (not shown), It may be determined whether or not it is a win.

Moreover, you may make it open and close a common prize-winning opening | mouth in all kinds of special profit states. Moreover, it is not restricted to the structure which provides the 2nd 1st big prize opening 11 and the 2nd big prize opening 12, You may provide one as a big prize opening.
In the above description, the first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 have been described in the lower part of the game board 2. However, the first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 6 have been described. You may employ | adopt the structure which arrange | positions the starting port 7 in the right part.

  In the above description, the first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 and the second special symbol start port 7 are described as an example. The start ports 7 may be arranged at positions separated from each other on the game board 2. In this case, the pair of blades of the electric tulip accessory 8 is in a constricted state (the state shown in FIG. 2A) above the second special symbol start port 7 in the game board 2, and the second special symbol start port 7 It is necessary to provide a restricting member that prevents the game ball from entering the ball.

In addition, although the gate (normal symbol gate 15) through which a game ball can pass is given as an example of the normal symbol starting means, a winning opening that allows a game ball to enter may be adopted as the normal symbol starting means.
Further, the operation trigger (start timing) of the support game may be a predetermined timing other than the end time in the special profit state. Specifically, the support game may be triggered when the special profit state starts.

Furthermore, the trigger (start timing) of the probability variation game may be a predetermined timing other than the end time in the special profit state. Specifically, the operation trigger of the probability variation game may be at the start of the special profit state.
Further, the number of first special symbol start ports 6 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Further, the number of the second special symbol start ports 7 is not limited to one, and may be two or more.

  In the above-described embodiment, the electric tulip accessory 8, the first grand prize opening / closing accessory 13 or the second grand prize opening / closing accessory 14 has been described as being controlled by the main control board 30. When the accessory control unit for controlling an object is connected to the main control board 30 and a control command from the main control board 30 is given to the accessory control unit, the main control board Based on the control command from 30, the accessory control unit may control the electric tulip accessory 8, the first grand prize opening / closing accessory 13, or the second grand prize opening / closing accessory 14.

  In addition, various design changes can be made within the scope of matters described in the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 2 Game board 6 1st special symbol starting port (1st starting means)
7 Second special symbol starting port (second starting means)
8 Electric tulip role (opening and closing role)
11 1st grand prize opening 12 2nd big prize opening 13 First 1st prize opening opening / closing tool 14 2nd big prize opening / closing accessory 15 Normal design gate (third starting means)
21. First special symbol display means (first identification information display means)
22 Second special symbol display means (second identification information display means)
24 Normal symbol display means (third identification information display means)
34 CPU (first lottery means, second lottery means, first profit state generation means, second profit state generation means, probability variation game execution means, support game execution means, first profit state mode determination means)

Claims (3)

A ball game machine that launches a game ball toward a game board and plays a game,
A first starter disposed on the game board so that a game ball can be detected;
A second starter disposed on the game board so that a game ball can be detected;
A large winning opening arranged on the game board and allowing a game ball to enter;
A prize winning opening and closing accessory for opening and closing the prize winning opening;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery for determining whether or not to generate a first profit state when the first or second starting means detects a game ball;
First identification information display means for displaying the result of the first lottery based on the detection of the game ball of the first starting means;
Second identification information display means for displaying the result of the first lottery based on the detection of the game ball of the second starting means;
When the result of the first lottery is a win, a first profit state that generates a first profit state in which a round game of an opening operation is performed a plurality of times, such as opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined condition is satisfied Generating means;
Probability changing game execution means for executing a probability changing game with a high winning probability of the first lottery in relation to the end of operation of the first profit state when a predetermined first condition is satisfied;
Third starting means disposed on the game board so as to be able to detect a game ball;
An opening and closing member for opening and closing the second starting means;
A second lottery means for executing a second lottery for determining whether or not to generate a second profit state for releasing the second starter means when the third starting means detects a game ball;
Third identification information display means for displaying the result of the second lottery based on the detection of the game ball of the third starting means;
Second profit state generating means for generating the second profit state when the result of the second lottery is won,
Support game execution means for executing a support game that increases the frequency of occurrence of the second profit state in relation to the end of the operation of the first profit state when a predetermined second condition is satisfied;
In the ball game machine, as a mode of the first profit state that can be generated by the first profit state generating means, the first mode and the end of the last round game opening operation than the first mode are described above. A plurality of modes including a second mode in which a period of an end interval that is a period until the end of the first profit state is set short is prepared,
In connection with the occurrence of the first profit state, the ball game machine has a combination of the presence / absence of a probability-variable game and the presence / absence of a support game before the occurrence of the first profit state, and the first lottery. And a first profit state mode determining means for determining a mode of the first profit state from a plurality of modes including the first and second modes based on both of the results of
The first profit state mode deciding means is in the probability varying game before the first profit state occurs and when the probability varying game is not executed before the first profit state occurs and when the support game is not executed. A ball game machine that selects and determines the second mode at a high frequency during a support game.   In the second mode, an interval between round games, which is a period from the end of the opening operation of each round game to the start of the opening operation of the next round game of the round game, is common to the first mode. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, which is an aspect.   The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second mode is a mode in which an opening time in each round game and a maximum number of winning balls in each round game are common to the first mode.

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