JP2020141830A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game just before completion of a privilege game state in a type 1/type 2 mixed machine.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes: first reservation memory means; first big win game control means; privilege game control means; second reservation memory means; and small win game control means. A variation period from first variation start to variation stop of a second special pattern in a privilege game state has length allowing a variable winning device to execute a predetermined number of times of operation to a second state. Privilege game setting means sets one of a first privilege game state by a first privilege completion condition and a second privilege game state by a second privilege completion condition according to a type of a big win pattern. The first privilege completion condition is satisfied when a variable winning device completes a first number of times of operation smaller than a predetermined number of times after starting the first privilege game state. The second privilege completion condition is satisfies when the first variation of a second special pattern stops.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

This specification discloses a technique relating to a ball game machine (also referred to as a pachinko game machine or a ball game machine).

As the ball game machine, a first type game machine and a second type game machine are known. The first-class game machine is also called a "digipachi", and a game (first-class game) in which a big hit is performed by a lottery based on entering a ball into the starting port is performed. The second type of game machine is also called a "honeymono", and carries out a game (type 2 game) in which a big hit is achieved by a V prize inside the big prize opening.

In recent years, a ball game machine (also referred to as a "type 1 type 2 type mixer") that combines a type 1 game and a type 2 game has become popular. For example, the ball game machine of Patent Document 1 carries out the first type game as a basic game in the normal game state, and the second type game as the basic game in the privilege game state after the big hit.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-050608

It is required to further improve the interest of the game in the 1-type and 2-type mixer.

The technique disclosed herein can be realized in the following forms.

(1) The ball game machine in one form disclosed in the present specification has a first gaming area in which a game ball launched at a first firing intensity flows down, and a second firing intensity stronger than the first firing intensity. A game board having a second game area in which the game ball launched in (1) flows down; a first start port provided in the first game area and capable of entering the game ball; and provided in the second game area. , With a second starting port where the game ball can be entered; depending on the lottery result of the normal symbol, it is possible to switch between the first state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port and the second state where it is easy. With a variable winning device configured in; a first holding storage means for storing a random value based on a ball entering the first starting port as a holding storage; and a random value stored in the first holding storage means. Based on the first winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the lottery result is a big hit notified by the variation display using the first special symbol; when the lottery result by the first winning / failing determining means is a big hit. A first jackpot game in which a jackpot game is executed in which a jackpot is notified by a variable display using the first special symbol, and then a first jackpot game is opened and closed so that a ball can be entered in the first jackpot provided in the second game area. A control means; a privilege game setting means for setting the game state following the end of the first jackpot game to a privilege game state in which the rate at which the variable winning device becomes the second state is higher than that of the normal game state; 2 A second reserved storage means that stores a random number value based on the entry into the starting port as a reserved storage; the second special symbol is used based on the random number value stored in the second reserved storage means. A second winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the lottery result is a small hit notified by the variation display; when the lottery result by the second winning / failing determining means is a small hit, the second special symbol is used. A small hit game control means for executing a small hit game that opens and closes a second large winning opening provided in the second game area so that the ball can be entered after notifying the small hit by a variable display; A second big hit game that opens and closes the first big winning opening so that when the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening passes through a specific area provided inside the second big winning opening. A second jackpot game control means for executing the above; The privilege game setting means has a first privilege game state that ends when the first privilege end condition is satisfied as the privilege game state, and a second privilege end condition that is different from the first privilege end condition. It is configured so that either one of the second privilege game state that ends when is established can be set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. The first privilege end condition is satisfied when the variable winning device finishes the operation of the first operation number after the start of the first privilege game state. The second privilege end condition is that after the start of the second privilege gaming state, the variable winning device ends the operation of the second operation number that is larger than the first operation number, or the second special. It is established when the fluctuation of the specified number of times by the symbol is stopped.
According to the bullet game machine of this form, a plurality of privilege game states having different probabilities of shifting to the second jackpot game are hit by the first jackpot based on the setting of the privilege end condition due to the difference in the number of operations of the variable winning device. It can be set after the game is over. As a result, in the type 1 type 2 type mixer, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the privileged game state after the first big hit game is completed.

(2) In the above-mentioned ball game machine, the variable winning device operates the first operation during the fluctuation period from the start of the first fluctuation by the second special symbol to the stop of the fluctuation of the specified number of times in the privilege game state. It may have a length capable of performing the operation to the second state a predetermined number of times more than the number of times and less than the number of times of the second operation. According to the ball game machine of this form, the lottery using the second special symbol can be performed at least once in the first privilege game state, and the first first in the second privilege game state. In addition to the lottery using the 2 special symbols, the 2nd special based on more reserved game states than the 1st privilege game state stored by the 2nd reserved storage means until the fluctuation of the specified number of times by the 2nd special symbol is stopped. A lottery using symbols can be carried out. As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of privilege game states having different probabilities of shifting to the second big hit game after the end of the first big hit game. The specific number of times may be the first time.

(3) The above-mentioned ball game machine further includes an effect display device for displaying an effect using the first special symbol and the pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol, and the effect display device is the privilege. From the start of the game state to the end of the operation of the first operation number of times by the variable winning device, a common effect common between the first privilege game state and the second privilege game state is displayed. After the variable winning device finishes the operation of the first operation number in the second privilege game state, a special effect different from the common effect may be displayed. According to the bullet game machine of this form, from the start of the privilege game state to the end of the operation of the first number of operations by the variable winning device, the first privilege game state and the second from the effect mode of the effect display device. Since it is not possible to distinguish from the privileged gaming state of, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling of expecting to be in the second privileged gaming state in which the probability of shifting to the second jackpot game is relatively high. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game in the privileged game state.

(4) In the above-mentioned bullet game machine, the common effect and the special effect may suggest the firing intensity of the game ball in different modes. According to this form of bullet game machine, it is expected to be in the second privilege game state in which the probability of shifting to the second jackpot game is relatively high while suggesting the firing strength of the game ball in the privilege game state. It is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration.

The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized in various forms different from the ball game machine. The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized, for example, in the form of a ball game machine, a control method implemented in the ball game machine, a computer program, or the like.

It is a front view of the game board of a bullet game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric composition of a bullet game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation content of the bullet game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time saving (open extension state) end condition. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time saving (open extension state) end condition at the time of the accessory big hit from the small hit of the second special figure. It is a time chart which shows an example of time saving A (the first privilege game state). It is a time chart which shows an example of time saving B (second privilege game state). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode in the effect symbol display device 6. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the normal figure-right / wrong determination process executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal figure-right / wrong determination process executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal figure-right / wrong determination process executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary electric game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure whether or not judgment process which the main control unit executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the hold number instruction command reception processing which a sub-integrated control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation instruction command reception processing which a sub-integrated control device executes.

A. 1st Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a ball game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 1, a substantially circular game area surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is defined as a first game area 3a (this) with a center case 5 arranged substantially in the center as a boundary. It is divided into a first game area (corresponding to the first game area) and a second game area 3b (corresponding to the second game area of the present invention), the left side of the center case 5 is the first game area 3a, and the right side is the second game. The game ball that becomes the area 3b and reaches the part A shown in the figure rolls on the second game area taxiway 101, reaches the second game area 3b (on the right side of the center case 5), and does not reach A. Will flow down the first game area 3a (left side of the center case 5). Further, a large number of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the like, as in the case of known ones. A first starting port 11 is arranged under the center case 5, and three ordinary winning ports 31 are provided on the left side of the first starting port 11. The ordinary winning opening 31 is an ordinary winning opening in which the winning rate does not change.

A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged in the second game area 3b on the right side of the center case 5, and under the normal symbol operating gate 17, a first blade integrated with the right side surface of the center case 5 opens and closes. A large winning opening 14 is installed. An ordinary electric accessory 16 is arranged under the first large winning opening 14, and when the ordinary electric accessory 16 is activated, a game ball can enter the second starting opening 12.

At the lower left of the second starting port 12 (right of the first starting port 11), a second large winning opening 91 provided with a distribution device 92 provided with a specific area 94 (corresponding to the specific area of the present invention) is arranged. ing. The structure of the sorting device 92 will be described later with reference to FIG. The first big winning opening 14 operates during the big hit game (including the big hit game after the big hit of the character is generated), and the second big winning opening 91 operates during the small hit game.

The first starting port 11 has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the second game area 3b to enter due to the molded shape of the planted game nail and the center case 5. As a result, only the game ball that has flowed down the first game area 3a can enter the first start port 11. Further, for the normal symbol operating gate 17, the first large winning opening 14, the second starting opening 12, and the second large winning opening 91, only the game balls that have flowed down the second game area 3b can enter the ball for the same reason. It has become.

In the lower part of the second game area 3b, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a 7-segment display device, and a second special symbol display. A device 10 and a first special symbol hold number display device 18 composed of a plurality of LEDs and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 composed of one LED are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 arranged in the center of the game board. Will be done.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball is allowed to flow down into the first game area 3a, the game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 3) is a game. (Detecting a sphere), the first special symbol (corresponding to the first special symbol of the present invention) starts to fluctuate in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

When a game ball is caused to flow down into the second game area 3b, the game ball that has flowed down into the second game area 3b enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball). , The normal symbol display device 7 starts the variable display of the normal figure, and drives the normal electric service solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3) described later according to the mode of the normal figure stopped after a predetermined time. When the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b is driven, the door portion of the ordinary electric accessory 16 opens almost synchronously, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 3)). Is configured to be possible. When the game ball enters the second starting port 12, the second special symbol (corresponding to the second special symbol of the present invention) starts the variable display on the second special symbol display device 10, and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the second special symbol), each special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the special symbol) is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The production mode linked to the fluctuation of) is displayed. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and only one of them changes.

In this embodiment, since the second special symbol also has the reserved memory, in that case, the variation of the second special symbol (whether or not it is determined) may be prioritized. In that case, since the lottery for the second special symbol is performed as soon as the reserved memory of the second special symbol occurs, it is not necessary to wait for the fluctuation of the first special symbol to be digested. On the contrary, the variation of the first special symbol may be prioritized. In that case, when the 2nd special symbol fluctuates, the 1st special symbol has no hold memory, so that the fluctuation of the 1st special symbol does not interrupt and is stably changed only by the 2nd special symbol. You can go.

The first special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) or the second special winning opening solenoid 91b, which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the first big winning opening solenoid 14b is driven (during a big hit game), the door member of the first big winning opening 14 opens almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 14 (first count). When the switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball) and the second large winning opening solenoid 91b is driven (during a small hit game), the door member of the second large winning opening 91 opens almost synchronously. , It is configured so that the game ball can be entered into the second prize opening 91 (the second count switch 91a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball).

Since the second starting port 12, the first large winning opening 14, and the second large winning opening 91, which are composed of the ordinary electric accessory 16, are arranged in the second gaming area 3b (on the right side of the center case 5), the gaming state is changed. When shifting to the open extended game state, shifting to the big hit game, or shifting to the small hit game, the firing handle is adjusted so that all of the launched game balls reach the second game area 3b. ..

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a sorting device 92. A warp outlet 92a is provided on the inner upper part of the distribution device 92, and all the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 91 flow into the distribution device 92 from the warp outlet 92a. A pair of distribution blades 93 are provided below the warp outlet 92a, and operate when the second large winning opening 91 is opened and closed.

If the game ball flows out from the warp outlet 92a when the distribution blade 93 is closed (FIG. 2A), the game ball is guided to the loss opening 92b and does not enter the specific area 94. When the game ball flows out from the warp outlet 92a when it is open (FIG. 2B), it enters the specific area 94 indicated by V. Therefore, the entry rate of the game ball into the specific area 94 can be set by setting each time in the closed state of FIG. (A) and the open state of FIG. (B) and alternately combining them. It can also be set in combination with the opening / closing timing of the second prize opening 91. The game ball guided by the distribution device 92 is a game ball that has already been detected by the second count switch 91a.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ball game machine. It should be noted that this block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, or the like for simply relaying signals. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. Normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that operates a symbol, a first count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 14, and a second large prize A second count switch 91a for counting the game balls that have entered the mouth 91, a normal winning opening switch 31a that detects the game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 31, and a game ball that has entered the specific area 94. A glass frame opening switch 35 and an inner frame opening switch that detect whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed by inputting a detection signal of the specific area switch 94a or the like and passing through the back wiring relay terminal plate 75. 36 detection signals are input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and holds the first special symbol. It controls the lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 14 by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 91b to control the second special winning opening 91b. By controlling the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory solenoid (denoted as the normal electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 3) 12b, the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is controlled, and by controlling the distribution blade solenoid 93b. It controls the opening and closing of the distribution blade 93 in the distribution device 92. In addition to the output signal from the main control device 80 being output to the test signal terminal, management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. ..

Two-way communication is performed between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball out switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so the payout motor 20 Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so that it can communicate in both directions. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a launch stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type may be used in which the game balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. It is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

The sub-integrated control device 83 (corresponding to the sub-control device of the present invention) includes electrical components such as a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and the CPU executes processing according to a program stored in the mounted ROM and inputs the processing. Based on the input of the game switch 67a and the command input from the main control device 80, various commands related to the effect are generated and output to the effect symbol control device 82.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is provided with a volume control switch 83a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 83a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 66, and determines. It is configured to softly control the volume output from the speaker 66.

The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo pattern. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal plate 65 between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the sub-integrated control device 83. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation contents of the ball game machine. The ball game machine in this embodiment is provided with an opening extension function that changes the operation trigger and operation time of the ordinary electric accessory 16, and a normal probability and a high probability for the hit probability of the ordinary symbol. The configuration is such that the hit probability becomes high at the same time as the opening extension function is activated.

Specifically, when the open extension function is not activated, the opening operation is performed once for 0.2 seconds with a hit probability of 1/100, and when the open extension function is activated, the hit probability is 99/100 once for a normal symbol. In response to the hit, the ordinary electric accessory 16 is set to perform one opening operation for 2.0 seconds, which is expected to sufficiently enter the ordinary electric accessory 16. During one opening operation by the ordinary electric accessory 16 when the opening extension function is activated, a plurality of game balls may enter the ordinary electric accessory 16. During the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 16 when the opening extension function is activated, the ordinary electric accessory 16 ends the opening operation in the middle in response to the entry of one game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 16. May be good. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol when the open extension function is activated is not a shorter time than the normal game, at least for the first fluctuation time when the open extension function is activated, and is surely during the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The time may be set sufficiently longer than that of the normal game so that the second reserved memory is completely filled.

In addition, as a time saving function, it does not have a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the winning probability of a normal symbol with a high probability, but when the opening extension function is not activated due to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol or the opening mode of the normal electric accessory 16, the ordinary electric accessory It may be difficult to win a prize in 16 and it may be easy when the open extension function is activated. It is also conceivable to provide a hit game with a plurality of normal symbols so that the normal electric accessory 16 can be easily won even when the open extension is not operated. By doing so, there is an opportunity to win a prize in the ordinary electric accessory 16 even when the opening extension is not operated, and it is possible to provide a game property that can aim at the accessory jackpot even during the normal game.

When the open extension function is activated, the time saving function that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time increases) is also activated. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the open extension function is not activated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the open extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. There is. As a result, when the open extension function is activated, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time increases, and the trigger for the normal electric accessory to operate is greatly increased. Therefore, the ball entry rate to the ordinary electric accessory per unit time increases, and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases.

The jackpot probability of the bullet game machine in this embodiment is 1/199, which is common to the first special figure and the second special figure, and does not have a probability fluctuation function related to the special figure hit / miss determination. The small hit probability is 1 / 7.4 in the second special figure, and if the second special figure fluctuates (the special figure hit / fail judgment described later is carried out), the small hit is won with a high probability. If a small hit is won, the second big winning opening 91 performs an opening operation for 6.0 seconds once.

The probability of winning a prize in the specific area 94 when a small hit game is performed is about 1/1 in the normal state and the time saving state due to the ball entry rate to the second large winning opening 91 and the operation of the distribution blade 93. Is set to. Therefore, the occurrence of a small hit can be made into a state in which the accessory big hit is substantially guaranteed. In another embodiment, the winning probability of the specific area 94 in the normal state may be set lower than that in the time saving state.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the number of time reduction settings. FIG. 5A shows the time saving (open extension state) end condition when the symbol big hit in the first special figure. FIG. 5B shows the time saving (open extension state) end condition when the symbol big hit in the second special figure. After shifting to the time saving state, the ball game machine ends the time saving state when any one of the conditions 1, condition 2, condition 3 and condition 4 is satisfied.

There are 10 types of jackpot symbols from the first special figure, from 0 to 9. The odd number of the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol is the 4-round time-saving symbol 1 drawn at a rate of 50% as the jackpot symbol, and the odd number of the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol is 50% as the jackpot symbol. It is a 4-round time-saving symbol 2 that is drawn at a rate.

When the 1st special figure is a big hit with the 4th round time saving symbol 1 (50% ratio), the bullet game machine is a big hit game in which the 1st big winning opening 14 opens 4 rounds (1 round maximum 29.0). (Opening of seconds or 9 counts) is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the time saving A (first privilege game state), which is one of the time saving states (opening extension state), is set. If the first special figure is a big hit with the 4th round time saving symbol 1, the bullet game machine shifts to the time saving A (first privilege game state), and then the first special figure fluctuates 99 times, the second When the special figure fluctuates once, the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate 99 times in total, or the ordinary electric accessory 16 operates once, the time saving A (first) (Special game status) ends.

When the 1st special figure is a big hit with the 4th round time saving symbol 2 (50% ratio), the bullet game machine is a big hit game in which the 1st big winning opening 14 opens 4 rounds (1 round maximum 29.0). After the jackpot game is completed, the time saving B (second privilege game state), which is one of the time saving states (opening extension state), is set. If the first special figure is a big hit with the 4th round time saving symbol 2, the ball game machine shifts to the time saving B (second privilege game state), and if the first special figure fluctuates 99 times, the second Time saving B (second) in any of the following cases: when the special figure fluctuates once, when the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate 99 times in total, or when the ordinary electric accessory 16 operates 100 times. (Special game status) ends.

There are 10 types of jackpot symbols in the second special figure, from 0 to 9. The odd number of the jackpot symbols of the second special symbol is the 15-round time-saving symbol 1 drawn at a rate of 50% as the jackpot symbol, and the odd number of the jackpot symbols of the second special symbol is 50% as the jackpot symbol. It is a 15-round time-saving symbol 2 that is drawn at a rate.

If the 2nd special figure is a big hit with 15 rounds of time-saving symbols 1 and 2 (50% each, 100% in total), the first big winning opening 14 will open 15 rounds. The jackpot game to be performed (opening up to 29.0 seconds per round or 9 counts) is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, it becomes the time saving C (third privilege game state) which is one of the time saving states (opening extension state). .. When the symbol big hit in the second special figure, the bullet game machine changes the second special figure seven times when the first special figure fluctuates 99 times after shifting to the time saving C (third privilege game state). In any case, when the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate 99 times in total, or when the ordinary electric accessory 16 operates 100 times, the time saving C (third privilege game state) is set. finish.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the time saving (opening extension state) end condition when the accessory big hit is made from the small hit of the second special figure. After shifting to the time saving state, the ball game machine ends the time saving state when any one of the conditions 1, condition 2, condition 3 and condition 4 is satisfied.

There are eight types of small hit symbols in the second special figure, from letters A to H. Of the small hit symbols of the second special figure, A is a 15-round time-saving symbol. Of the small hit symbols of the second special figure, B is a 13-round time-saving symbol. Of the small hit symbols in the second special figure, C is a symbol with a reduced time of 11 rounds. Of the small hit symbols of the second special figure, D is a 9-round time-saving symbol. Of the small hit symbols in the second special figure, E is a 7-round time-saving symbol. Of the small hit symbols of the second special figure, F is a symbol 1 with a time saving of 5 rounds. Among the small hit symbols of the second special figure, G is a symbol with a time saving of 3 rounds. Of the small hit symbols of the second special figure, H is a symbol 2 with a time saving of 5 rounds. A to G of the small hit symbols of the second special figure are drawn as small hit symbols at a total rate of 90%, and H of the small hit symbols of the second special figure is a small hit at a rate of 10%. It will be drawn as a design.

The second special symbol is a small hit with 15 rounds of time-saving symbols, 13 rounds of time-saving symbols, 11 rounds of time-saving symbols, 9 rounds of time-saving symbols, 7 rounds of time-saving symbols, 5 rounds of time-saving symbols 1, and 3 rounds of time-saving symbols. If this is the case (90% of the total), the ball game machine will perform a small hit game that opens the second large winning opening 91. In this small hit game, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 91 enters the specific area 94 and the accessory big hit occurs, the ball game machine has the first big winning opening 14 of 15, 13, A big hit game (opening up to 29.0 seconds per round or 9 counts) that opens 11, 9, 7, 5, and 3 rounds is performed, and after the big hit game is completed, it is one of the time saving states (opening extension state). It becomes a certain time saving C (third privilege game state). After shifting to the time saving C (third privilege game state), the ball game machine changes the first special figure 99 times, the second special figure changes seven times, the first special figure and the second special figure. When the special figure fluctuates 99 times in total, or when the ordinary electric accessory 16 operates 100 times, the time saving C (third privilege game state) is ended in any of the cases.

When the second special figure makes a small hit with the 5th round time-saving symbol 2 (10% probability), the ball game machine performs a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 91 is opened. In this small hit game, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 91 enters the specific area 94 and a big hit of the accessory occurs, the first big winning opening 14 of the bullet game machine is opened for 5 rounds. The jackpot game (opening up to 29.0 seconds per round or 9 counts) is performed, and after the jackpot game is completed, the time saving D (fourth privilege game state), which is one of the time saving states (opening extension state), is performed. Become. After shifting to the time saving D (fourth privilege game state), the ball game machine changes the first special figure 99 times, the second special figure changes seven times, the first special figure and the second special figure. When the special figure fluctuates 99 times in total, or when the ordinary electric accessory 16 operates once, the time saving D (fourth privilege game state) is ended in any of the cases.

In the present embodiment, the bullet game machine will be in one of the privilege game states (time saving A to C) even after finishing any big hit game, but in the other embodiment, the big hit ends with a predetermined probability. You may later shift to the normal gaming state without going through the privileged gaming state.

By setting the time-saving operation contents as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the normal game (non-open extension state), the ball game machine causes the game ball to flow down to the first game area 3a to cause the first start port. The game progresses mainly by the lottery of the first special figure based on the entry into 11. When the symbol jackpot of the first special figure occurs, the bullet game machine has a 50% probability of shifting to the time saving A (first privilege game state), which is one of the open extension states (time saving state) after the jackpot game ends. After the big hit game is completed, there is a 50% probability that the game will shift to the time saving B (second privilege game state), which is one of the open extension states (time saving state). In the time saving A (first privileged game state) and the time saving B (second privileged game state), the second game ball is caused to flow down to the second game area 3b, so that the second ball is entered into the normal electric accessory 16. The special drawing lottery is the main game. In the lottery of the second special figure, a small hit occurs with a probability of 1 / 7.4. In the small hit game, the winning rate for the specific area 94 is about 1/1. Therefore, in the case of the small hit game, there is almost a 100% probability that a big hit will occur.

FIG. 7 is a time chart showing an example of time saving A (first privilege game state). FIG. 7A shows the timing of executing the jackpot game. FIG. 7B shows the timing at which the normal symbol is changed. FIG. 7C shows the timing at which the ordinary electric accessory 16 is operated. FIG. 7D shows the timing at which the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball. FIG. 7E shows the timing for storing the second hold storage. FIG. 7 (f) shows the timing of changing the second special figure. FIG. 7 (g) shows the timing of changing the first special figure. FIG. 7 (h) shows the timing of executing the time saving A (first privilege game state). FIG. 7 (i) shows the timing of items to be produced in the effect symbol display device 6.

When the jackpot game triggered by the 4-round time-saving symbol 1 which is the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is completed (timing A1), the bullet game machine starts the time-saving A (first privilege game state) (1st privilege game state). FIG. 7 (h)), the effect mode in the effect symbol display device 6 is switched from the jackpot effect to the common effect (FIG. 7 (i)). The common effect is an effect common to the time saving A (first privileged game state) and the time saving B (second privileged game state). The common effect is an effect that suggests the launch intensity of the game ball, and suggests the launch intensity of the game ball that can reach the second game area 3b (so-called “right-handed”). Details of the common production will be described later.

Since there is no second hold memory at the time (timing A1) when the time saving A (first privilege game state) is started, the ball game machine is based on the first hold memory when the first hold memory remains. The variable display of the first special figure is executed (FIG. 7 (g)). When the player plays the game as expected, the first hold memory is often left after the jackpot game is completed.

Since the winning probability of the normal symbol is 99/100 during the time saving A (first privilege game state), almost all the lottery results by the normal symbol are won. As shown in FIG. 7B, the ball game machine starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball at the normal symbol operating gate 17 (timing A2), and has a fluctuation period of 0.7 seconds. After that, the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed by stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol (timing A3).

When the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed as a hit symbol (timing A3), the ball game machine operates the normal electric accessory 16 (FIG. 7 (c)). After that, the ball game machine ends the operation of the normal electric accessory 16 when the opening period of 2.0 seconds elapses (timing A4).

When the operation of the normal electric accessory 16 is completed (timing A4), the ball game machine ends the time saving A (first privilege game state) Condition 4 "Maximum number of operations of the ordinary electric accessory 16: 1 time. Is established, and the time saving A (first privilege game state) is terminated (FIG. 7 (h)). After finishing the time saving A (first privilege game state), the ball game machine shifts to the normal game state.

When the condition 4 "maximum number of operations of the ordinary electric accessory 16: 1 time" for ending the time saving A (first privilege game state) is satisfied (timing A4), the ball game machine is set on the effect symbol display device 6. The production mode is switched from the common production to the normal production. The normal effect is an effect executed in the normal game state.

When the game ball enters the second start port 12 during the opening period of the ordinary electric accessory 16, the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball (FIG. 7 (d)). The bullet game machine stores one second hold memory based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 12a (FIG. 7 (e)). After finishing the variable display of the first special figure, the ball game machine executes the variable display of the second special figure based on the second reserved memory (FIG. 7 (f)). After a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the ball game machine stops the fluctuation of the second special figure to confirm and display the second special figure (timing A9).

When the player performs the time reduction A in the expected game (continue right-handed after the big hit game), the first privilege end condition for ending the time reduction A is the normal electric role after the start of the time reduction A (timing A1). The condition 4 (timing A4) is satisfied when the object 16 ends the operation once (the first number of operations). In the ball game machine of the present embodiment, when the player performs the time saving A in the expected game (continuing right-handed after the big hit game), the second starting port 12 is performed once by the ordinary electric accessory 16. It is configured so that the game ball almost enters the ball. Therefore, in the time saving A, an opportunity is given that the second special figure can be changed once by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 12 at the time of one operation by the ordinary electric accessory 16. Since the small hit probability of the second special figure is 1 / 7.4, when the ball game machine shifts to the time saving A, the small hit is calculated with a probability of about 1 / 7.4. Similar to the time saving A, the time saving D also has a probability of about 1 / 7.4 in calculation that a small hit occurs.

FIG. 8 is a time chart showing an example of time saving B (second privilege game state). FIG. 8A shows the timing of executing the jackpot game. FIG. 8B shows the timing at which the normal symbol is changed. FIG. 8C shows the timing at which the ordinary electric accessory 16 is operated. FIG. 8D shows the timing at which the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball. FIG. 8E shows the timing for storing the second hold storage. FIG. 8 (f) shows the timing of changing the second special figure. FIG. 8 (g) shows the timing of changing the first special figure. FIG. 8H shows the timing of executing the time saving B (second privilege game state). FIG. 8 (i) shows the timing of items to be produced in the effect symbol display device 6.

When the jackpot game triggered by the 4-round time-saving symbol 2 which is the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is completed (timing B1), the bullet game machine starts the time-saving B (second privilege game state) (2nd privilege game state). 8 (h)), the effect mode in the effect symbol display device 6 is switched from the jackpot effect to the common effect (FIG. 8 (i)). The common effect is an effect common to the time saving A (first privileged game state) and the time saving B (second privileged game state). The common effect is an effect that suggests the launch intensity of the game ball, and suggests the launch intensity of the game ball that can reach the second game area 3b (so-called “right-handed”). Details of the common production will be described later.

Since there is no second hold memory at the time when the time saving B (second privilege game state) is started (timing B1), the ball game machine is based on the first hold memory when the first hold memory remains. The variable display of the first special figure is executed (FIG. 8 (g)). When the player plays the game as expected, the first hold memory is often left after the jackpot game is completed.

Since the winning probability of the normal symbol is 99/100 during the time saving B (second privilege game state), almost all the lottery results by the normal symbol are won. As shown in FIG. 8B, the ball game machine starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball at the normal symbol operating gate 17 (timing B2), and has a fluctuation period of 0.7 seconds. After that, the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed by stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol (timing B3).

When the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed as a hit symbol (timing B3), the ball game machine operates the normal electric accessory 16 (FIG. 8 (c)). After that, the ball game machine ends the operation of the normal electric accessory 16 when the opening period of 2.0 seconds elapses (timing B4).

When the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 16 is completed (timing B4), the bullet game machine switches the effect mode in the effect symbol display device 6 from the common effect to the special effect. The special production is different from the common production. The special effect is an effect that suggests the launch intensity of the game ball in a mode different from the common effect, and suggests the launch intensity of the game ball that can reach the second game area 3b (so-called “right-handed”). Details of the special production will be described later.

Following the end of the operation of the normal electric accessory 16 (timing B4), the ball game machine starts to change the normal symbol based on the passage of the subsequent game ball at the normal symbol operation gate 17 (timing B4). After a fluctuation period of 0.7 seconds, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped (timing B5). When the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed as a hit symbol (timing B5), the ball game machine operates the normal electric accessory 16, and when the opening period of 2.0 seconds elapses, the ordinary electric accessory 16 is activated. To finish. After that, while the time saving B continues, the ball game machine repeatedly executes the confirmation display of the normal symbol and the operation of the normal electric accessory 16 (timing B6, B7, B8).

When the game ball enters the second start port 12 during the opening period of the ordinary electric accessory 16, the second start port switch 12a detects the game ball (FIG. 8 (d)). The ball game machine stores one second hold memory based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 12a (FIG. 8 (e)). After finishing the variable display of the first special figure, the ball game machine executes the variable display of the second special figure based on the second reserved memory (FIG. 8 (f)). After a predetermined fluctuation period has elapsed, the ball game machine definitely displays the second special figure by stopping the fluctuation of the second special figure (timing B9).

In the time saving B (second privilege game state), the fluctuation period CT2 from the first fluctuation start to the fluctuation stop of the second special figure is the time saving B in the game as expected by the player (continuing right-handed after the big hit game). When the above is performed, the ordinary electric accessory 16 has a time length capable of performing the operation at least four times. In other words, the variable period CT2 can store the maximum number of four second hold memories when the player performs the time saving B in the expected game (continuing right-handed after the big hit game). Has a length of time. Therefore, when the player performs the time saving B in the expected game (continue right-handed after the big hit game), by the time the first second special figure is confirmed and displayed (timing B9), four second hold It will be memorable. After the first second special figure is confirmed and displayed (timing B9), the ball game machine executes the variable display of the second special figure based on the four second reserved memories.

When the first second special figure is confirmed and displayed (timing B9), the bullet game machine ends the time saving B (second privilege game state) Condition 2 "Maximum number of fluctuations of the second special figure: 1 time. Is established, and the time saving B (second privilege game state) is terminated (FIG. 8 (h)). The ball game machine shifts to the normal game state after finishing the time saving B (second privilege game state).

When the condition 2 "maximum number of fluctuations of the second special figure: 1 time" for ending the time saving B (second privilege game state) is satisfied (timing B9), the ball game machine performs the effect on the effect symbol display device 6. The mode is switched from the special effect to the normal effect. The normal effect is an effect executed in the normal game state.

When the player performs the time reduction B in the expected game (continue right-handed after the big hit game), the second privilege end condition for ending the time reduction B is the normal electric role after the start of the time reduction B (timing B1). Condition 2 that the first fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped after the start of the time saving B (timing B1) is not satisfied under the condition 4 that the object 16 ends the operation 100 times (the second number of operations). It is established at (timing B9). In the ball game machine of the present embodiment, when the player performs the time saving B in the expected game (continuing right-handed after the big hit game), the second starting port 12 is performed once by the ordinary electric accessory 16. It is configured so that the game ball almost enters the ball. Therefore, in the time saving B, the second special figure is changed once and four second holdings are made by entering the game ball into the second starting port 12 five times based on the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 16 five times. You will be given the opportunity to remember. Since the small hit probability of the second special figure is 1 / 7.4, when the ball game machine shifts to the time saving B, the chance of becoming a small hit is given 5 times with a probability of about 1 / 7.4 in calculation. Will be done. In addition, the ordinary electric accessory 16 may operate more than four times during the change of the second special figure in the time saving B, but even in that case, as the second hold memory during the change of the second special figure. The number stored is approximately four.

In addition, when the player performs the time saving C in the expected game (continuing to hit right after the big hit game), the privilege end condition for ending the time saving C is the 7th change of the second special figure after the start of the time saving C. Is satisfied under the condition 2 in which is stopped. In the ball game machine of the present embodiment, when the player performs the time saving C in the expected game (continuing right-handed after the big hit game), the second starting port 12 is performed once by the ordinary electric accessory 16. It is configured so that the game ball almost enters the ball. Therefore, in the time saving C, an opportunity is given that the second special figure can be changed seven times and four second reserved memories can be left in the meantime. Since the small hit probability of the second special figure is 1 / 7.4, when the ball game machine shifts to the time saving C, the chance of becoming a small hit is given 11 times with a probability of about 1 / 7.4 in calculation. Will be done.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode in the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 9A shows an example of the common effect displayed in the time saving A and the time saving B. FIG. 9B shows an example of a special effect displayed in the time saving B. FIG. 9C shows an example of a normal effect. The effect symbol display device 6 functions as an effect display device that displays an effect using pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The screen 210 of FIG. 9A is a screen displayed as a common effect on the effect symbol display device 6. The screen 210 is displayed at the start of the time reduction A and the time reduction B after the jackpot game based on the first special figure is completed. The screen 210 includes a common suggestion display area 212 and a pseudo symbol display area 300S. The pseudo symbol display area 300S is an area for displaying a pseudo symbol. The common suggestion display area 212 is an area for displaying an image suggesting the firing intensity of the game ball. In the common suggestion display area 212, along with the characters "The electric chew will open once!", "Right-handed", and "Aim for the electric chew!", An arrow pointing to the right is displayed. As a result, the common suggestion display area 212 suggests the firing intensity (so-called “right-handed”) of the game ball that can reach the second game area 3b. The common suggestion display area 212 is a region larger than the pseudo symbol display area 300S.

The screen 220 of FIG. 9B is a screen displayed as a special effect on the effect symbol display device 6. The screen 220 is displayed at the end of the first operation by the ordinary electric accessory 16 during the execution of the time saving B. The screen 220 includes a special suggestion display area 222 and a pseudo symbol display area 300S. The pseudo symbol display area 300S of the screen 220 is the same as the pseudo symbol display area 300S of the screen 210. The special suggestion display area 222 is an area for displaying an image suggesting the firing intensity of the game ball. In the special suggestion display area 222, instead of the character "Denchu will open once!" In the common suggestion display area 212, the character "Special !!" is displayed with a design different from other characters. Except for this, it is the same as the common suggestion display area 212. As a result, the special suggestion display area 222 suggests the firing intensity of the game ball that can reach the second game area 3b (so-called “right-handed”), and is executing the time saving B that is more advantageous to the player than the time saving A. Suggests that. The special suggestion display area 222 is a region larger than the pseudo symbol display area 300S.

The screen 230 of FIG. 9C is a screen displayed as a normal effect on the effect symbol display device 6. The screen 230 is displayed in the normal gaming state. Since the ball game machine shifts to the normal gaming state after the end of the time reduction A and the time reduction B, the screen 230 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 after the end of the time reduction A and the time reduction B. The screen 230 includes a pseudo symbol display area 300L. The pseudo symbol display area 300L is an area for displaying a pseudo symbol. The pseudo symbol display area 300L is a region larger than the pseudo symbol display area 300S and is located in the center of the screen 230. The screen 230 may include a suggestion display area 232. The suggestion display area 232 is an area for displaying an image suggesting the firing intensity of the game ball. In the suggestion display area 232, the characters "← left-handed" are displayed. Thereby, the suggestion display area 232 suggests the firing intensity (so-called “left-handed”) of the game ball that can reach the first game area 3a.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by the main control device 80. The main routine is periodically executed with hard interrupts approximately every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S80 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, most of the cases are when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

When S10 is determined to be negative, that is, it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), a memory such as initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol). Each initial value is written to the work area of (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (initial random number update processing (S80)).

When an affirmative judgment is made as a normal interrupt (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30), and the jackpot symbol determination Random number 2 update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), reach determination random number update process (S50), variation pattern determination random number update process (S55) ) Is performed.

In the subsequent prize confirmation process (S60), the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first prize opening 14, the second major winning opening 91, the ordinary winning opening 31 and the ordinary winning opening 31 are won. Confirmation of entry into the symbol operating gate 17 and the specific area 94, and input processing of each switch provided in the ball game machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 are executed. The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) for each starting port and operating port will be described later.

Subsequently, each output process (S70) such as pass / fail determination process (S65) and image output process, and fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and the initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by the main control device 80. This process is one of the subroutines of the prize confirmation process (S60) (including the hold storage means, the lookahead determination means, the hold storage number transmission means, and the prize signal transmission means). After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The memory and the hold memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 will be described as the normal symbol hold memory. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the first hold memory is 4, the upper limit of the second hold memory is 4, and the upper limit of the normal figure hold memory is 4.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storage already stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (S105). If the judgment is affirmative (S105: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random numbers for determining big hits, random numbers 1 and 2 for determining big hit symbols, random numbers for reaching judgment, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns, etc.) are extracted, and the first 1 As reserved storage, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80, and 1 is added to the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of first reserved storages (S110).

Following S110, a look-ahead determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the jackpot judgment is lost, check the type of lost symbol (lookahead judgment means). It should be noted that the look-ahead judgment uses not only the jackpot determination random number and the symbol, but also the variation pattern determination random number that specifies the variation pattern and the reach determination random number that determines the presence or absence of reach, depending on what is suggested in the look-ahead effect. The judgment target may be arbitrarily selected. If the fluctuation pattern and the presence or absence of reach are known, it is possible to suggest not only the success or failure but also the content of the production in advance. In addition, there is a game configuration in which the fluctuation content is linked to the lost symbol, and in such a case, the presence or absence of reach, the type, the presence or absence of notice, the type, etc. can be determined simply by determining the lost symbol, which is various for pre-reading production. Information can be obtained.

Subsequently, a first read-ahead determination command is generated based on the read-ahead determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S120), and the first hold indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is shown. The number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S125). In this embodiment, the first read-ahead judgment command and the first hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as individual commands, but these two command contents are generated into one command and sub. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable. This can reduce the number of commands.

Following the processing of S125 or the negative determination of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball (S130). If it is a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S130: no) S160, and if it is an affirmative determination (S130: yes), whether or not the number of second reserved storages stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Is determined (S135). If it is a negative judgment, proceed to (S135: no) S160, and if it is an affirmative judgment (S135: yes), various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number (random number for determining big hit, random numbers 1 and 2 for determining big hit symbol, for determining small hit symbol). Random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) are extracted and stored as the second reserved storage in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages of the main control device 80, and the second holding storage indicates the number of the second reserved storages. 1 is added to the hold storage counter (S140), and the read-ahead determination of the second hold storage stored in the same manner as in S115 is performed (S145).

Subsequently, a second read-ahead determination command is generated based on the determination result in S145 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected the game ball (S160), and if it is negative, the return is exited (S160: no). If S160 is an affirmative determination (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storages in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) (S170). If it is a negative judgment (S170: no), the return is exited, and if it is an affirmative judgment (S170: yes), the extracted hit judgment random number, hit symbol determination random number, and normal figure fluctuation pattern determination random number are stored as the normal figure hold memory. Then, 1 is added to the normal figure hold storage counter indicating the normal figure hold storage counter (S175), and a normal figure hold storage number instruction command indicating the value of the added normal figure hold storage counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S180), return.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first and second hold storage number instruction commands, it outputs an instruction signal for changing each hold storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. It should be noted that since the second special figure has a configuration in which a small hit is made, the need to indicate the correctness by using the effect symbol is low, and the need to display the number of reserved memories is also low as compared with the first special figure. Therefore, it is not necessary to display it, and in that case, a configuration in which the second reserved storage number designation command is not provided is also conceivable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold storage number of the normal symbol is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but the hold storage number of the normal symbol may be displayed in response to the reception of the command. The configuration may be such that the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. It is also conceivable to consider a configuration in which a look-ahead determination of a general map is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device.

12, 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing a normal figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. This process is a process corresponding to the determination of whether or not the figure is correct according to the present invention. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 16 serving as the second start port 12 is operating (S200), and if it is affirmative (S200: yes), the process proceeds to the general electric game process described later and a negative determination is made. If (S200: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S205), and if it is not changing (S205: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is being displayed (S210). If the confirmation display is not in progress (S210: no), it is determined whether or not there is a normal figure hold memory (S215), and if it is a negative judgment (S215: no), the process proceeds to the normal electric game process.

If S215 is an affirmative determination, that is, if there is a normal map hold memory (S215: yes), a shift process of the normal figure hold memory to be determined is performed (S220). As a result, the oldest reserved memory of the normal figure is set as the target of the pass / fail judgment, and 1 is subtracted from the reserved memory of the normal figure indicating the number of reserved memories. When the shift processing of the normal figure hold storage is performed, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag of the normal figure is 0 (S221), and if it is affirmative (S221: yes), the normal figure is determined using the low probability determination table used in the normal state. Random number comparison processing is performed (S222), and if a negative judgment is made (S221: no), a high probability judgment table used in a high probability (time saving state, open extension) state is used to compare random numbers for normal figure judgment (S221: no). S223).

Following S222 and S223, it is determined whether or not the comparison result is a hit (same as the judgment value) (S240), and if the judgment is affirmative (S240: yes), it is based on the value of the random number for determining the hit symbol to be determined. The symbol selection process is performed for each symbol (S245). In this embodiment, a plurality of symbols per normal symbol are provided, but in any of the symbols, the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is a short opening of 0.2 seconds once in the normal state and 6.0 in the time shortened state. The opening mode of long opening once per second is determined. Of course, it may be configured to select a different opening mode depending on the design.

For example, the normal symbol determination is performed even during the normal game (the normal symbol operating gate is also set in the first game area 3a), and the opening mode of the normal electric accessory 16 is the first opening (0.) based on the type of the hit symbol. It is provided so that it is decided whether it is a short opening once for 2 seconds or a long opening once for 6.0 seconds, and only when the second opening is selected, it is possible to aim for a big hit in a normal game. It is conceivable to produce "V chance". In this way, it is possible to achieve the game playability unique to a mixer that has the opportunity of a symbol jackpot and a bonus jackpot from the time of a normal game.

Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern selection table for selecting the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the time saving flag (S250), the normal map fluctuation pattern selection process is performed based on the random number for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern (S255), and the selected winning symbol is performed. The process of starting the variation of the normal symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 7 based on the variation pattern is performed (S260), and the process proceeds to the normal electric game process.

The time saving flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, the fluctuation time between the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and the time saving state in which the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is activated ( If the value is 0, the main control device 80 determines that the open extension state is in the non-time saving state (non-open extension state).

If S240 is a negative judgment, that is, if the comparison result is out of order (S240: no), the normal map fluctuation pattern selection process for out-of-order fluctuation is performed (S250) with reference to the time saving flag, and the selected out-of-figure symbol and fluctuation pattern are performed. Based on the above, a process of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 7 is performed (S260), and the process proceeds to the normal electric game process.

If S205 is affirmative, that is, if the normal symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (based on the fluctuation pattern selected in S255) has elapsed. (S300). If it is a negative judgment (S300: no), the process proceeds to the normal electric game processing, and if it is a positive judgment (S300: yes), the normal symbol display device 7 is controlled to confirm and display the normal symbol that is the result of the judgment of whether or not the normal figure is correct. The finalized symbol display process is performed (S305).

Returning to FIG. 12, if S210 is affirmatively determined, that is, if the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed (S210: yes), the flow chart of FIG. 14 is proceeded, and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S350), and the result is negative. If it is a determination (S350: no), the process proceeds to the normal electric game process, and if it is an affirmative determination (S350: yes), the final symbol display of the normal symbol display device 7 is terminated (S355), and the process proceeds to the general electric game process. The above is the normal figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80 in this embodiment.

15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the normal electric game processing executed by the main control device 80. This process is a process of controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, which is carried out based on the hit determination of the normal figure hit / miss determination process, and is a process including the operation determination means of the present invention.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 16 serving as the second starting port 12 is in the open operation (S400), and if it is not in operation (S400: no), the ordinary symbol hits and the symbol is confirmed and displayed. If it is determined (S410), if it is negative, it returns (S410: no), if it is affirmative (S410: yes), it is determined whether the time saving flag is 0 (S415), and if it is affirmative (S415: yes). , The operation start processing of the normal electric accessory 16 in the normal game state is performed (S420), and the opening operation is performed once for 0.2 seconds. When S415 is a negative judgment, that is, when the opening extension function is operating in the time saving state (S415: no), the operation start in which the normal electric accessory 16 performs the opening operation (6.0 seconds once) in the opening extension state. Process (S425) and return.

If S400 is affirmative, that is, if the normal electric accessory 16 is in operation (S400: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 16 to determine whether or not 10 game balls have won in the operating ordinary electric accessory 16 ( S450), if a negative determination is made (S450: no), it is determined whether or not the operating time of the normal electric accessory 16 has expired (S455), and if a negative determination is made (S455: no), a return is made. If S450 or S455 is an affirmative determination (S450: yes, S455: yes), the operation termination process of the ordinary electric accessory 16 is performed (S460) and the product returns.

17, 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing a special figure hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. In this process, the variable display time selection of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the confirmation symbol selection, the content setting of the jackpot game, according to the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first hold memory and the second hold memory and the hit / fail judgment, It is a process of setting the game state after the big hit game is completed, and includes the small hit determination means of the present invention.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating, that is, whether or not the large winning opening is operating (S500), if it is affirmative (S500: yes), it returns, and if it is negative (S500: no), It is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is changing (S505), and if it is not changing (505: no), it is determined whether or not the definite symbol of the first or second special figure is being displayed. (S510), if the confirmation display is not in progress (S510: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S515), and if it is a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory. Then (S520), if a negative judgment is made (S520: no), a return is made, and if S515 or S520 is a positive judgment (S515: yes, S520: yes), the process proceeds to S525. According to the determination order of S515 and S520, the second hold memory preferentially performs the pass / fail determination.

It is not necessary to limit the second hold storage to a configuration in which the hit / fail determination is preferentially executed, and conversely, the first hold storage may be preferentially executed or the hold storage may be executed in the order of the hold storage. If the configuration is such that the first hold memory is preferentially executed, the situation in which the first hold memory does not exist when the hit / fail judgment is executed in the second hold memory (the first hold if the second game area 3b is targeted and fired). Since the time-saving game can be performed after the memory is not generated first), the time-saving game can be performed only by the second reserved memory once it is digested. In this embodiment, all the big hits in the first special figure are four-round games, so that the game is disadvantageous as compared with the big hits and the accessory big hits from the second special figure. Therefore, there is no merit in performing the lottery in the first special figure during the time-saving game.

Further, even in the case of digesting in the order of memory, since only the first reserved memory exists when the game is shortened for the first time, the time is shortened by the second reserved memory after digesting the first reserved memory as in the above configuration. It will be configured so that you can play games. By the way, in the configuration in which the second reserved memory is preferentially digested, it is not necessary to wait for the digestion of the first reserved memory because the time-saving game is started and the turn of the hit / fail judgment comes immediately when the second reserved memory occurs. It becomes a game composition.

In S525, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 0 (S525), and if it is a negative judgment, that is, in the time saving state and the open extension state (S525: no), the processing in the time saving state is performed, but in the time saving state, the result of the hit / fail judgment is performed. Since the selection table of the variation pattern to be selected according to the above is different and is no different from the conventional technique, the explanation is omitted.

If S525 is an affirmative determination, that is, in the normal state (S525: yes), the hold storage shift process is performed (S530). As a result, the oldest (the longest time has passed since the hold storage) first or second hold memory is targeted for the pass / fail judgment, and 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the corresponding hold memory.

In the subsequent random number comparison process for jackpot judgment, the value of the random number for jackpot judgment is found in the hit / miss judgment table by comparing the random number for jackpot judgment of the reserved memory, which is the target of the special figure hit / fail judgment, with the preset hit / miss judgment table. It is compared whether or not it matches the determination value of (S535).

In the following S540, it is determined whether or not the result of S535 is a big hit (same as the big hit determination value). If it is affirmative (S540: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S545). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed (normal state, time reduction, open extension state) based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the first or second hold memory to be determined. Set the symbol mode to determine.

Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 (S550). This is a process of determining the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed from the symbol groups set for each symbol mode type in order to notify the type of the jackpot game determined by the symbol mode setting by the jackpot symbol.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S545 (S555). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of winning / failing until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (during the big hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag that set the game state). Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game content, but stores the value corresponding to the specific game content.

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S545, the opening pattern setting process of the first big winning opening 14 which is the content of the big hit game is performed (S560), and the reach of the first or second reserved memory which is the target of the winning / failing judgment is performed. Random number for determination and fluctuation pattern Based on the random number for determination, variation for selecting a variation pattern that is the variation time of the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6. The pattern selection process is performed (S565).

Subsequently, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and is based on the information on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. Start the effect variation display of the pseudo pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S540 is a negative determination, that is, a loss (S540: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing of S535 is a small hit (S580). In this embodiment, the second special symbol is set to 198/199 with a high probability (small hit winning almost every time). If S580 is an affirmative judgment (S580: yes), the small hit symbol is selected based on the game state and the random number for determining the small hit symbol (S585), and then the first is based on the type of the special symbol targeted for the hit / fail judgment. The opening pattern setting process of the two major winning openings 91 is performed (S560), the above-mentioned variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S565), and the variation instruction command that becomes the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is sub-integrated. It is transmitted to the control device 83 (S570). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the small hit symbol and the fluctuation pattern. Start the variable display of the produced design. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S580 is a negative determination (S580: no), a lost symbol is selected (S590), then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S565), and a variation instruction command that provides information on the symbol and the variation pattern related to the loss. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S570). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the pseudo symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

Next, if S505 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S505: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 18, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol (based on the fluctuation pattern selected in S565) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S600). If it is a negative judgment (S600: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative judgment (S600: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to control the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. The confirmed symbol selected in S550, S585 or S590 is confirmed and displayed (S605). Upon receiving the confirmation command, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 receives the effect symbol display device according to the signal. 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the start and end of the fluctuation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol are at the same timing (synchronized).

Following S605, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a jackpot symbol (S610), and if it is affirmative (S610). : Yes), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S615), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1, (S620), and if it is affirmative (S620: yes), The time reduction flag is set to 0 (S625), and following the negative determination (S620: no) of S625 or S620, the condition device operation start process (S630) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S635) are performed. The jackpot game is started, the jackpot start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S450), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S643).

On the other hand, if S610 is a negative judgment, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S610: no), the confirmation symbol display setting process (setting the time to be displayed with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S650), and the time saving flag is 1. Whether or not (S655), if affirmative judgment (S655: yes), decrement from the time reduction counter (S660), determine whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (S665), if affirmative judgment (S665: yes), time reduction Set the flag to 0 (S670). From S655 to S670, each time the special symbol performs a loss confirmation display according to the hit / fail judgment, a time reduction counter that regulates the time reduction (opening extension) state is counted, and the game state changes when these counters reach a predetermined value. (The time saving (opening extension) state ends and the normal state (normally open state) is entered).

Subsequently, if S670 or S655 or S665 is a negative judgment (S655: no, S665: no), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol (S675), and if it is affirmative (S675: yes). ), The small hit game setting process is performed (S680). Following S680, the small hit flag is set to 1 (S698). Following the negative determination (S675: no) of S698, S643, or S675, a state designation command indicating the game state based on the result of the above processing is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S645) and returned.

Returning to FIG. 17, if S510 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S510: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 19, and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S700). (S700: no) If the return is affirmative (S700: yes), the confirmation symbol display end process (S705) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to control the special symbol. The confirmation display is terminated, and the sub-integrated control device 83 is instructed to end the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol.

20 to 26 are explanatory views showing a special game process executed by the main control device 80. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot flag is 0 (S800). If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit flag is 0 (S805). If it is affirmative (S805: yes), it returns, and if it is negative, that is, during a small hit game (S805: no), the process proceeds to S850 in FIG.

In S850, it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval is in progress (S850). If it is a negative determination (S850: no), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 91 is open (S855). If it is a negative determination (S855: no), it is determined whether or not the specific area 94 is valid (whether it is the period during which the accessory continuous operating device operates when the game ball is detected) (S860). If it is a negative determination (S860: no), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect is being produced (S865). If it is affirmative (S865: yes), it is determined whether or not the end time of the small hit end effect has elapsed (S870). If the determination is affirmative (S870: yes), the operation end processing of the condition device is performed, 0 is set in the small hit flag (S875), and a return is made. Further, when S870 is a negative determination (S870: no), the return is similarly performed. If S865 is a negative determination (S865: no), the small hit start interval start process is performed (S895), and a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 and returned.

If S850 is an affirmative determination (S850: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval time has ended (S880). If it is affirmative (S880: yes), the second large winning opening 91 is opened (S885), and the specific area 94 is activated (S890). After processing S890 or if S880 is a negative determination (S880: no), a return is made.

If S855 is affirmative, that is, if the second major winning opening 91 is open (S855: yes), the process proceeds to S900 in FIG. 22 to determine whether or not the number of winnings in the second major winning opening 91 is less than 10 (S900). ), If it is affirmative (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 91 has expired (S905). If S905 is an affirmative judgment (S905: yes) or S900 is a negative judgment (S900: no), the second major winning opening 91 is closed (S910) and returned.

If the negative determination is made in S905 (S905: no), the process proceeds to S950 in FIG. 23, and it is determined whether or not the specific area switch 94a has detected the game ball (S950). If it is a negative determination (S950: no), it is determined whether or not the specific area activation period has expired (S1015), and if it is an affirmative determination (S1015: yes), a small hit end effect processing is performed (S1020). In this small hit end effect process, a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. On the sub-integrated control device 83 side that received the small hit end command, the effect symbol display device 6 is directed by the control of the effect symbol control device 82 (contents for notifying that the small hit game has ended without causing a big hit). Is displayed. If it is a negative judgment (S1015: no), it returns.

If S950 makes an affirmative judgment, that is, if the game ball enters the specific area 94 (S950: yes), the operation start processing of the accessory continuous operating device is performed (S955), and whether or not the second special winning opening 91 is open. If it is determined (S960) and if it is affirmative (S960: yes), the second large winning opening 91 is closed (S965). In this embodiment, the second large winning opening 91 is closed immediately after entering the specific area 94, but the closing process may be performed after waiting for the specified number of winnings and the specified opening time to end. By doing so, you will have the opportunity to win even a little prize ball at the second prize opening 91.

After S965, or if S960 is a negative judgment (S960: no), refer to the small hit symbol (S970), and based on the type of the referenced symbol, the content of the jackpot game and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends (normal state). , Time reduction, open extension state) is set (S975), mode buffer setting processing (common contents with S555) is performed based on the set symbol mode (S980), and based on the symbol mode set in S975. The opening pattern setting process of the first big winning opening 14 which is the content of the big hit game is performed (S985), the specific area invalidation process is performed (S990), and the big hit start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S). S1000), set 1 to the jackpot flag (S1005), and shift to the bonus jackpot (special game). Following S1005 and S1020, the small hit flag is set to 1 (S1010) and a return is made. The processing configuration up to this point is related to the small hit game.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 20, if S800 is negatively determined, that is, if the jackpot flag is set (S800: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 24, and it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 14 is open (S1050). ), If it is a negative determination (S1050: no), it is determined whether or not it is in the open interval (S1055). If it is a negative judgment (S1055: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot end production is in progress (S1060), if it is a negative judgment (S1060: no), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start production is in progress (S1065), and if it is affirmative judgment (S1065: Yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start production time has passed (S1070), if it is a negative determination (S1070: no), a return is made, and if it is an affirmative determination (S1070: yes), the first big winning opening 14 is opened. (S1075) Return.

If S1055 is affirmative (S1055: yes), it is determined whether the interval time has expired (S1085), if it is negative (S1085: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S1085: yes), the first prize opening The opening process of 14 is performed (S1090) and the product returns.

If S1065 is a negative determination (S1065: no), the jackpot start effect processing is performed (S1080), and a return is made. In the jackpot start effect processing (S1080), a jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

If S1050 is an affirmative judgment (S1050: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 25, and it is determined whether or not the winning of the first large winning opening 14 satisfies the specified number of 9 (S1100), and if it is a negative judgment (S1100). : No), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 14 has expired (S1105). If it is a negative judgment (S1105: no), it returns, if it is affirmative judgment (S1105: yes) or if S1100 is affirmative judgment (S1100: no), the first big winning opening 14 is closed (S1110), and the final big hit game It is determined whether or not the round is completed (S1115). If the determination is affirmative (S1115: yes), the jackpot end effect processing is performed (S1120) and the return is made. If the determination is negative (S1115: no), the interval processing between openings is performed (S1125) and the return is made.

In the jackpot end effect processing (S1120), the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in the open interval processing (S1125), the interval command is similarly transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. On the sub-integrated control device 83 side that has received the jackpot end command or the interval command, the effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 under the control of the effect symbol control device 82.

Returning to FIG. 24, if S1060 is an affirmative determination, that is, if the jackpot end effect is in progress (S1060: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 26 to determine whether or not it is the end time of the jackpot end effect (S1150), and if it is a negative determination. (S1150: no) Return. If S1150 is affirmative (S1150: yes), the accessory continuous operation device stop process (S1155) and the condition device operation stop process (S1160) are performed, the set mode buffer is referred to (S1165), and the referenced mode buffer is referred to. Based on the contents of the above, the probability variation flag of the normal diagram and the probability variation counter of the general diagram, which are set together with the time reduction flag and the time reduction counter described later, are set (S1166, S1167), and the time reduction flag and the time reduction counter are set (S1170, S1175). , Clear the mode buffer (S1180), send the end command and the state specification command indicating the game state after the big hit game to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1185, S1190), and set the big hit flag to 0. (S1195) Return.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the hold number instruction command has been received (S1200). If it is a negative judgment (S1200: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative judgment (S1200: yes), it depends on the type of the hold number instruction command received by the first hold number counter or the second hold counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83. +1 (S1205), transmit the hold number display signal to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1210), and return. The value of the hold count counter is decremented each time a fluctuation instruction command is received in the fluctuation instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserved memories constantly stored in the main control device 80 is managed.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a variation instruction command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. In this process, in response to receiving the variation instruction command based on the process of S570 from the main control device 80, the effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected, and the effect symbol control device 82 is instructed to control the display. It becomes a process.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation instruction command has been received (S1250). If it is a negative judgment (S1250: no), it returns, if it is an affirmative judgment (S1250: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S1255), and it is decremented from the reserved ball count counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 and the received fluctuation. Based on the instruction command and the value of the distribution random number extracted in S1255, the effect variation mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the effect variation modes provided by the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1260) and selected. An instruction signal for starting the display of the effect variation mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1265) and returned.

The ball game machine of the present embodiment includes a game board 1, a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a variable winning device, a first holding storage means, a first hit / fail determining means, and the like. It includes a first jackpot game control means, a privilege game control means, a second hold storage means, a second hit / fail determination means, a small hit game control means, and a second jackpot game control means.

The game board 1 has a first game area 3a in which a game ball launched with a first firing intensity flows down, and a second game in which a game ball launched with a second firing intensity stronger than the first firing intensity flows down. It has a region 3b. The first starting port 11 is provided in the first game area 3a and is configured to allow a game ball to enter. The second starting port 12 is provided in the second game area 3b and is configured to allow a game ball to enter. The ordinary electric accessory 16 is a variable winning device configured to be able to switch between a first state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12 and a second state in which it is easy to enter the second starting port 12, according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. Is.

In the extraction random number holding storage process (step S110), the main control device 80 functions as a first holding storage means for storing the random number value based on the ball entering the first starting port 11 as the holding storage. In the big hit determination random number comparison process (steps S535 and S540), the main control device 80 is notified by a variable display using the first special symbol based on the random number value stored in the first reserved storage means. It functions as a first winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the lottery result.

In the special game processing (FIGS. 24 and 25), when the lottery result by the first winning / failing determination means is a big hit, the main control device 80 notifies the big hit by the variation display using the first special symbol, and then the first 2 It functions as a first big hit game control means for executing a first big hit game that opens and closes the first big winning opening 14 provided in the game area 3b so that a ball can enter. In the general game processing (FIGS. 15 and 16), the main control device 80 has a privilege that the variable winning device becomes the second state in the game state following the end of the first big hit game, as compared with the normal game state. It functions as a privilege game control means for setting the game state.

In the extracted random number holding storage process (step S140), the main control device 80 functions as a second holding storage means for storing the random number value based on the ball entering the second starting port 12 as the holding storage. In the big hit determination random number comparison process (steps S535 and S580), the main control device 80 is notified by a variation display using the second special symbol based on the random number value stored in the second hold storage means. It functions as a second winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / not winning lottery result.

In the special game processing (FIGS. 21, 22 and 23), when the lottery result by the second winning / failing determination means is a small hit, the main control device 80 makes a small hit by variable display using the second special symbol. After notifying, it functions as a small hit game control means for executing a small hit game that opens and closes the second large winning opening 91 provided in the second game area 3b so that the ball can enter. In the special game process (FIG. 23) and the special game process (FIGS. 24 and 25), the main control device 80 has a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 91 in the small hit game, and the second large winning opening 91 When passing through the specific area 94 provided inside the above, it functions as a second big hit game control means for executing a second big hit game that opens and closes the first big winning opening 14 so that the ball can enter.

In the fluctuation period CT2 from the first fluctuation start of the second special symbol to the first (specific number of times) fluctuation stop in each privilege game state of the time saving A, B, C, D, the normal electric accessory 16 has a predetermined number of times ( It has a length capable of performing an operation to open (second state) (4 times or more). The main control device 80, which functions as a privilege game setting means, has a time saving A (first privilege game state) that ends when the first privilege end condition is satisfied, and a first privilege end condition as the privilege game state. Is configured so that either one of the time saving B (second privilege game state) that ends when a different second privilege end condition is satisfied can be set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. The first privilege end condition is when the normal electric accessory 16 finishes the operation of the first operation number (1 time) less than the predetermined number of times (4 times) after the start of the time saving A (first privilege game state). (Condition 4) is satisfied. The second privilege end condition is when the normal electric accessory 16 finishes the operation of the second operation number (100 times) more than the predetermined number of times (4 times) after the start of the time saving B (second privilege game state). (Condition 4) or when the first fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped (Condition 2).

According to the first embodiment described above, in the time saving A (first privileged game state), the lottery using the second special symbol can be performed at least once, and the time saving B (second privileged game). In the state), in addition to the first lottery using the second special symbol, the second based on the reserved storage stored by the second reserved storage means from the first fluctuation start to the fluctuation stop of the second special symbol. A lottery using a special symbol can be carried out. As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of privilege game states having different probabilities of shifting to the second big hit game after the end of the first big hit game. As a result, in the type 1 type 2 type mixer, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the privileged game state after the first big hit game is completed.

Further, from the start of each privilege gaming state of the time saving A and the time saving B until the normal electric accessory 16 finishes the first operation (the first number of operations), the time saving A (from the effect mode by the effect symbol display device 6) Since it is not possible to distinguish between the first privilege game state) and the time saving B (second privilege game state), the time saving B (second privilege game state) has a relatively high probability of shifting to the second jackpot game. It is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration that he expects. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game in the privileged game state.

In addition, the common effect (FIG. 9 (a)) and the special effect (FIG. 9 (b)) suggest the firing intensity of the game ball in different modes. Therefore, while suggesting the firing intensity of the game ball in each of the privilege game states of time reduction A and time reduction B, the time reduction B (second privilege game state) has a relatively high probability of shifting to the second big hit game. It is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling to expect.

In the case of a ball game machine called a probability fluctuation machine, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is "probability fluctuation state + time reduction (opening extension) state" or "time reduction (opening extension) state" depending on the type of jackpot symbol. , And one of the three types of "normal state" can be set. Therefore, even if the player is not given the most advantageous gaming state, the probability fluctuation state, the player is given a time saving (opening extension) state that is more advantageous than the most disadvantageous normal gaming state to the player. The degree of disappointment can be suppressed.

However, in the case of a ball game machine called a type 1 type 2 mixer, since the probability fluctuation state cannot be set, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the "time reduction (open extension) state" and the "normal state". (The most unfavorable game state) ”will be set from two types. Therefore, if the time saving (opening extension) state in which the expectation of a big hit from a small hit is not given is not given, the normal game state which is the most disadvantageous for the player is given, and compared to the probability variable machine, after the big hit game is completed. There is a problem that the difference in the degree of expectation is large when the most advantageous gaming state is not given, and the player's disappointment becomes extremely large when the time saving (opening extension) state is not given. In other words, when the time saving (opening extension) state is given, the expectation that the big hit will continue is high, and in the case of non-electric support, the disappointment increases.

In response to such a problem, when the time saving B corresponding to the conventional time saving (opening extension) state given after the end of the big hit game is not selected as in the above-described embodiment, the second special figure is drawn. Since it is possible to set a time reduction A that can be changed at least once, a time reduction A that is a game state with a chance of a big hit is given as compared with a normal game state is given after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the difference in disappointment of the player can be reduced.

B. Other Embodiments The techniques disclosed in the present specification are not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, and can be realized by various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the column of the outline of the invention solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to, or to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification may be deleted as appropriate. For example, in the present invention, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in a bullet game machine stand, the enclosed game balls are fired toward the game area of the game board, and the fired game balls are collected and collected. It may be applied to an enclosed arcade game machine in which a predetermined number of internal game balls are cyclically used to play a game by re-launching the game balls.

1 ... Game board 2a ... Guide rail 3a ... 1st game area 3b ... 2nd game area 5 ... Center case 6 ... Directed symbol display device 7 ... Normal symbol display device 8 ... Normal symbol hold number display device 9 ... 1st special symbol Display device 10 ... 2nd special symbol display device 11 ... 1st start port 11a ... 1st start port switch 12 ... 2nd start port 12a ... 2nd start port switch 12b ... Ordinary electric utility solenoid 14 ... 1st grand prize opening 14a ... 1st count switch 14b ... 1st prize opening solenoid 16 ... Ordinary electric accessory 17 ... Ordinary symbol operation gate 17a ... Ordinary symbol operation switch 18 ... 1st special symbol hold number display device 19 ... 2nd special symbol hold number display Device 20 ... Payout motor 21 ... Payout switch 22 ... Full switch 23 ... Switch 24 ... CR unit terminal board 25 ... Settlement display board 28 ... Touch switch 29 ... Launch stop switch 30 ... Launch motor 31 ... Normal winning opening 31a ... Normal winning opening Switch 35 ... Glass frame opening switch 36 ... Inner frame opening switch 50 ... Bullet game machine 63 ... Lower plate 65 ... Directing relay terminal board 66 ... Speaker 67a ... Game switch 75 ... Back wiring relay terminal board 78 ... External connection terminal 80 ... Main control device 81 ... Payout control device 82 ... Directing symbol control device 83 ... Sub integrated control device 83a ... Volume control switch 84 ... Launch control device 87 ... Hall computer 90 ... Symbol display device Relay terminal board 91 ... Second prize opening 91a ... 2nd count switch 91b ... 2nd prize opening solenoid 92 ... Sorting device 92a ... Warp outlet 92b ... Loss port 93 ... Sorting blade 93b ... Sorting blade solenoid 94 ... Specific area 94a ... Specific area switch 101 ... 2nd Game area Guide path 210 ... Screen 212 ... Common suggestion display area 220 ... Screen 222 ... Special suggestion display area 230 ... Screen 232 ... Suggestion display area 300L ... Pseudo symbol display area 300S ... Pseudo symbol display area

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A game board having a first game area in which a game ball launched with a first firing intensity flows down, and a second game area in which a game ball launched with a second firing intensity stronger than the first firing intensity flows down. When,
A first starting port provided in the first game area and capable of entering a game ball,
A second starting port provided in the second game area and capable of entering a game ball,
A variable winning device configured to be able to switch between a first state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port and a second state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol.
A first hold storage means for storing a random value based on a ball entering the first start port as hold storage, and a first hold storage means.
Based on the random number value stored in the first reserved storage means, the first winning / failing determination means for determining the lottery result of whether or not the jackpot is notified by the variable display using the first special symbol, and
When the lottery result by the first winning / failing determination means is a big hit, the big hit can be notified by the variable display using the first special symbol, and then the first big winning opening provided in the second game area can be entered. The first jackpot game control means for executing the first jackpot game that opens and closes to
A privilege game setting means for setting the game state following the end of the first jackpot game to a privilege game state in which the ratio of the variable winning device to the second state is higher than that of the normal game state.
A second hold storage means that stores a random number value based on the entry into the second start port as hold storage, and
Based on the random number value stored in the second reserved storage means, the second hit / fail determination means for determining the lottery result of whether or not it is a small hit notified by the variation display using the second special symbol, and
When the lottery result by the second winning / failing determination means is a small hit, the small hit is notified by the variation display using the second special symbol, and then the second big winning opening provided in the second game area is opened. A small hit game control means for executing a small hit game that opens and closes so that a ball can enter,
When the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening in the small hit game passes through a specific area provided inside the second big winning opening, the first big winning opening can be opened and closed so that the ball can be entered. The second jackpot game control means for executing the second jackpot game to be performed,
It is a ball game machine equipped with
The privilege game setting means is set as the privilege game state.
The first privilege game state that ends when the first privilege end condition is satisfied, and
It is configured so that either one of the second privilege game state that ends when the second privilege end condition different from the first privilege end condition is satisfied can be set according to the type of the jackpot symbol.
The first privilege end condition is satisfied when the variable winning device finishes the operation of the first operation number after the start of the first privilege game state.
The second privilege end condition is that after the start of the second privilege gaming state, the variable winning device ends the operation of the second operation number that is larger than the first operation number, or the second special. A bullet game machine characterized in that it is established when the fluctuation of a specific number of times by a symbol is stopped. The ball game machine according to claim 1.
The fluctuation period from the start of the first fluctuation by the second special symbol to the stop of the fluctuation of the specific number of times in the privileged gaming state is greater than the number of times of the first operation of the variable winning device and from the number of times of the second operation. A ball game machine having a length capable of performing the operation to the second state a small number of times. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2.
Further, it is provided with an effect display device for displaying an effect using the first special symbol and the pseudo symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.
The effect display device is between the first privilege game state and the second privilege game state from the start of the privilege game state to the end of the operation of the first operation number of times by the variable winning device. A bullet game in which a common common effect is displayed and a special effect different from the common effect is displayed after the variable winning device finishes the operation of the first operation number in the second privilege game state. Machine. The ball game machine according to claim 3.
The common effect and the special effect are ball game machines that suggest the firing intensity of the game ball in different modes.

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