JP4004793B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a display device on which identification information is variably displayed and stopped and can be shifted to a probability varying game or a special game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional ball game machine, a variable display game simulating a slot game is executed on a display device composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like, and the ball game is advantageous to the player according to the pattern of the variable display game. A game, that is, a transition to a so-called special game is known.
[0003]
This ball game machine reflects the results of the variable display game in the ball game, and was made to raise the player's expectation that more ball balls could be acquired. However, not only the ball ball game but also the variable display game has attracted the player's interest so as not to get bored with the game.
[0004]
Furthermore, in order to increase the player's expectation and not to get tired of the game, an attempt has been made to introduce a game state that facilitates the transition to a special game, a so-called probability variation game.
[0005]
This probability variation game is executed after the variable display game is executed, for example, when the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol as a probability variation symbol. The probability variation symbol described above is stopped and displayed with a predetermined probability in the variable display game. As described above, when the transition is made to the probability variation game, the ball game is likely to be shifted to the special game. It is.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, the transition to the probability variation game in the conventional ball game machine is inherent to the probability variation symbol designed to be stopped and displayed with a predetermined probability, that is, transition with a certain probability. It could have been boring for the player because it was made.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and by changing the opportunity and frequency of transition to a probability variation game, the expectation for the game can be enhanced, and the transition to the probability variation game is achieved. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that allows players to actively participate in the game by determining the conditions by the player's operation, and can continue the game without feeling bored with the game. .
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, the probability variation is determined according to the comparison result between the information related to the identification information that is the stopped display symbol and the reference identification information that is the reference symbol serving as a comparison reference. It is characterized by shifting to a game.
[0009]
(1) A winning prize opening provided in the game area and capable of winning a hit ball;
Identification information display control means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner on the display device based on the fact that the hit ball has won the starting winning opening, and for stopping the identification information after a predetermined time;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop-displayed identification information is in a specific mode;
Probability variation game control means for controlling a probability variation game in which the specific mode is likely to appear based on the achievement of a predetermined condition,
The probability variation game control means includes:
Stop display identification information storage means for storing hit identification information stopped and displayed before the change as past stop identification information,
When the state of the identification information game using the identification information becomes a reach state due to the change, Based on the hit identification information, the response request information indicating that the prediction information regarding the identification information to be stopped and displayed should be answered during the change, both when the change is hit and when the change is lost Answer request display control means for displaying on the display device,
An answer discriminating means for determining the answer by a ball hitting by a player;
When the answer is determined, prediction information generating means that uses the determined answer as prediction information;
Identification information comparing means for determining whether the prediction information and the past stop identification information satisfy a predetermined condition;
A probability variation game starting means for starting the probability variation game according to a comparison result by the identification information comparison means;
Probability change game ending means for ending the probability change game based on an end condition of the probability change game,
When the variation is a win and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability variation game start means starts the probability variation game, and the probability variation game end means ends the probability variation game. Let
If the variation is a win and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the probability variation game starting means does not start the probability variation game,
When the fluctuation is off, A predetermined profit is given according to the comparison result by the identification information comparing means. It is characterized by that.
[0010]
In the invention of (1) described above, “past stop identification information” which is “identification information stopped and displayed before the change” is used as reference identification information as a comparison reference, and “prediction about identification information to be stopped and displayed” Is defined as “by player's ball smashing” and “the determined answer is predicted information”. Furthermore, these “past stop identification information” and “prediction information” “determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied” and shift to a probability-variable game that is easy to shift to a special game advantageous to the player. It is possible to change the chances and frequency of transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player, and to increase the player's expectation and attract the player to the game. The possibility of being able to do arises.
[0011]
In addition, since the answer of “prediction regarding identification information to be stopped and displayed” is determined “by the player battling the ball”, there is a possibility that the player can actively participate in the game.
[0012]
In addition, when the relationship between these “past stop identification information” and “prediction information” is more than, more than, less than, or less than that, the probability variation game is started. It can also serve as a substantial limiter.
[0013]
Furthermore, since “past stop identification information”, which is “identification information stopped and displayed before the change”, is used as reference identification information for comparison, the results of games played in the past are effectively utilized. Therefore, the generation means for generating the reference identification information can be eliminated, and the processing can be simplified.
[0014]
In addition, since the response request information indicating that the answer regarding the identification information to be stopped and displayed should be answered is displayed on the display device, the player is notified that the identification information needs to be predicted and answered. In addition to being able to clearly show it and answering it “during the change”, it will give the player a sense of tension and increase concentration, making the player even more The possibility of being attracted arises.
[0015]
In addition, the number of hit balls that have won a specific winning opening usually adopts a configuration in which a predetermined number or more, for example, four or more cannot be held in many cases. Since there is a player who is not allowed to be used, the operation rate of the ball game machine will be reduced. However, according to the above-described invention of (1), since the player makes a predicted answer by “battering of the ball”, In order to answer the prediction, the player has to hit a ball to answer even when the number of holdings exceeds the predetermined number, and the operation rate of the ball game machine can be improved. Requires a player's technical skill because they must perform the “ball smashing”, and the player will be concentrated in the game and can actively participate in the game. To keep playing without feeling Possibilities that can arise.
[0016]
The above-described invention of (1) includes a honey-ball type ball game machine, a digipachi type ball game machine, a so-called “right” type ball game machine, a so-called “general power” type ball game machine, etc. The present invention is applicable to all ball game machines in which identification information is displayed and probability variation can be performed based on the displayed identification information.
[0017]
Further, the identification information in the invention of (1) described above may be single or may be two or more. When there are a plurality of pieces of identification information, the “specific mode” is a mode in which a combination of identification information that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined combination, and is a concept corresponding to a specific symbol as described later.
[0018]
Furthermore, when there are a plurality of pieces of identification information, the “identification information stopped and displayed in the change” in the invention of (1) may be identification information when any of the plurality of pieces of identification information is stopped and displayed. It is only necessary that all identification information is stopped and displayed.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0020]
(First embodiment)
A diagram showing an overview of a ball game machine according to the present invention is shown in FIG.
[0021]
The ball game machine has an outer frame 1 that forms an outer frame of the gaming machine, and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with the outer frame 1, and includes a glass door 2, an upper plate 3, a lower plate 4, a hitting ball handle 5, and a game A front frame 7 provided with an accommodating portion for accommodating a game board 6 having an area is provided. The game board 6 has a game area partitioned by rails. In this game area, an image display device 6a for displaying a symbol at a substantially central portion thereof, a specific winning port (starting winning port) serving as a variation condition of the symbol. ) 6b, a large winning opening 6c that opens and closes when a big hit occurs, a plurality of general winning openings 6d, a windmill and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) that affect the falling of the hit ball, and an out opening 6e.
[0022]
The hitting handle 5 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the front frame 7, and a firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the hitting handle 5. When the player operates the hitting handle 5, power is supplied to the launch motor, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 3 are sent one by one to the hitting ball launching unit (not shown) to enter the game area with arbitrary strength. A hit ball is fired.
[0023]
An enlarged front view of the game board 6 is shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is also omitted from the above-described obstacle nail.
[0024]
The hit ball fired in the game area is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 6 and moves to the upper part of the game board 6, and then the game board 6 while changing its advancing direction by the collision with the obstacle nail. Falling downwards. When the hit ball falls, it flows down to various winning openings or out openings 6e provided in the game area.
[0025]
When winning a variety of winning holes, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 3 according to the winning holes. In addition, when a hit ball wins a specific winning slot 6b among the winning holes, a variable display game simulating a so-called slot game is started on the image display device 6a.
[0026]
When the variable display game is started, the symbol, which is the identification information displayed on the image display device 6a, starts the variable display and stops after displaying the symbol variation mode in accordance with a predetermined moving image for a predetermined time. indicate. If the symbol at the time of the stop display is a specific symbol, it is a big hit, and after a predetermined demonstration display is made, the big winning opening 6c is opened, and the falling hit ball can flow into the big winning opening 6c. .
[0027]
A solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing the special prize opening 6c is provided on the back side of the special prize opening 6c. As described above, the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variable display game is specified. When the symbol is reached, the solenoid which is the special winning opening driving device 700 is driven to open the special winning opening 6c.
[0028]
The opening operation of the big prize opening 6c is temporarily ended when a predetermined number of prizes (for example, 10) are won in the big prize opening 6c or after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed. Further, when the hit ball passes through a specific area (not shown) provided with the special winning opening 6c while the special winning opening 6c is in the open state, this operation is performed again, and this operation is maximized. Continue until 15 times.
[0029]
Here, the bullet ball game when the special winning opening 6c is opened is referred to as a special game, and the bullet game when the special winning opening 6c is closed is referred to as a normal game.
[0030]
Further, a display device 8 composed of a 7-segment display is provided below the winning prize opening 6c. In this display device 8, normal symbols as display information are displayed as a variable display and a stop display. Is variably displayed to repeat.
[0031]
On the left and right sides of the image display device 6a, player answering operation ports 9a and 9b are provided. The player answering operation port 9a is provided with a left passage opening passage detecting device 160, and the player A right passage opening detection device 150 is provided in the answering operation port 9b.
[0032]
A normal symbol operating port 9c is provided below the image display device 6a, and a normal symbol operating port passage detecting device 120 is provided in the normal symbol operating port 9c. When the normal symbol operating port passage detecting device 120 detects that the hit ball has passed through the normal symbol operating port 9c, the normal symbol variation display is started on the display device 8 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, Stop changing the display of normal symbols. This normal symbol is information composed of numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, numbers from “0” to “9”.
[0033]
When this normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, for example, “7” and is stopped and displayed, a solenoid for driving the movable pieces 10a and 10b provided on the left and right sides of the above-described specific winning opening 6b. A current is supplied to (not shown), and the movable pieces 10a and 10b are driven so that the game balls can easily enter the specific winning opening 6b, so that the specific winning opening 6b is opened. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the specific winning opening 6b is opened, the movable piece is driven to close the specific winning opening 6b so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the specific winning opening 6b.
[0034]
Further, four holding lamps 11a to 11d are provided on the upper side of the image display device 6a. If a hit ball is won at the specific winning opening 6b while the variable display game is being executed, the variable display game cannot be started immediately, so that the player waits. The hold lamps 11a to 11d indicate the number of held games as the held variable display game, and can hold up to four. Even if the maximum number of four is already held, even if the hit ball wins the specific winning slot 6b, the hit ball is treated as an excess and is used as a trigger for starting the variable display game described above. There has been no such thing.
[0035]
The variable display game executed in the image display device 6a described above is a game imitating a slot game played in a slot machine or the like, and a symbol as identification information is displayed on the image display device 6a, and this symbol changes. (Hereinafter referred to as “variable display”), after a predetermined time, the display is stopped so as to stop at a predetermined symbol (hereinafter referred to as “stop display”), and the symbol when the stop display is performed is a predetermined symbol referred to as a specific symbol. It is a game for shifting the ball game to a special game advantageous to the player when it becomes a symbol, and is a game that is executed with this change display and stop display as one stroke. Note that the above-described symbols are characters, symbols, pictures, etc., and are identification information that can be visually recognized by the player.
[0036]
The symbol variation display described above is a display mode in which the image display device 6a displays the symbol so that the content of the symbol changes or the symbol display position changes.
[0037]
For example, as an example of variably displaying 12 symbols having the numbers 1, 2,..., 12 as one set, the symbol “1” is changed to the symbol “2”, and the symbol “2” is changed to the symbol “2”. The display mode is such that the content of the symbol is changed as in “3”, or that one symbol “8” is scrolled. One set of symbols from “1” to “12” shown in this example is a concept corresponding to a set of symbols displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.
[0038]
Moreover, the stop display mentioned above is a display mode which displays a symbol so that the display position of a symbol may remain at a substantially fixed position.
[0039]
Although the above-described variable display game has been shown for the case where symbols belonging to one set are displayed in a variable manner or stopped, a plurality of sets, for example, symbols belonging to three sets may be displayed in a variable manner or stopped. . In such a variable display game, symbols belonging to a plurality of sets are variably displayed, and after a predetermined time, the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and when the symbols belonging to all the sets are stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols matches the predetermined combination. Then, the ball game is shifted to a special game advantageous to the player. In this case, the symbols constituting the predetermined combination are the specific symbols.
[0040]
For example, when a symbol belonging to three groups is displayed on the image display device 6a, a symbol belonging to the first group is stopped and displayed at “7”, and a symbol belonging to the second group is also stopped and displayed at “7”. When the symbol belonging to the third group is also stopped and displayed at “7”, it is assumed that the symbol combination matches the predetermined combination “7”-“7”-“7”, that is, the specific symbol, Will shift to special games.
[0041]
As described above, when the ball game shifts from the normal game to the special game, the special winning opening 6c is opened, and the falling hit ball can flow into the special winning opening 6c.
[0042]
In addition, the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 6a are determined by random values generated by the game control means 200 as will be described later. The random number is acquired when the hit ball wins the specific winning opening 6b. The value of the acquired random number determines whether the variable display game is missed or won.
[0043]
The random numbers described above are generated by random number generation means (not shown) provided in the game control means 200 described later. This random number generation means is composed of an increment counter that appropriately divides the reference clock signal of the CPU. This counter is configured in the CPU and adds a predetermined range of numbers (for example, 0 to 99) at high speed. Although such a counter is different from the general definition of random numbers, it actually functions as a random number because the acquisition timing is indefinite. For this reason, the term “random number” used in this specification is referred to as a random number even if the generation method violates the definition of the random number if the acquisition time is indefinite.
[0044]
Further, the variable display game includes a probability variation game in which the probability of shifting to a special game is set high. When the ball game is temporarily shifted from the normal game to the special game and the special game is ended, it is determined whether or not the ball game is shifted to the probability variation game in a subroutine shown in FIG. When it is determined that the game shifts to the probability variation game in this determination, the variable display game is executed as the probability variation game when returning to the normal game and hitting a hit ball in the specific winning opening 6b.
[0045]
FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the ball game machine according to the present embodiment.
[0046]
The ball game machine includes a start winning opening winning detection device 110 that detects a winning of a hitting ball at a start winning opening 6b provided on the game board 6 and outputs a start winning detection signal, and a hit to a large winning opening 6c. The prize winning detection apparatus 130 for detecting the prize winning and outputting the prize winning detection signal, detecting that the hit ball has flowed into the specific area provided inside the prize winning opening 6c and outputting the specific area passing signal. A specific area passage detection switch 140 is provided, and these detection devices are electrically connected to the game control means 200.
[0047]
Further, the normal symbol operating port passage detecting device 120, the right passing port passage detecting device 150, and the left passing port passage detecting device 160 that detect that the hit ball has passed through the normal symbol operating port are also electrically connected to the game control means 200. Has been.
[0048]
The game control means 200 described above comprises a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), input / output interface, input / output bus, etc. (not shown), which will be described below. Thus, it has various functions.
[0049]
The game control means 200 includes a normal game execution means 300, a probability variation control means 400, a special game execution means 500, a symbol control means 600, and a payout control means 610. In this game control means 200, each program of FIGS. 4 to 13 as described later is executed.
[0050]
The above-described normal game execution means 300 is composed of a winning opening winning prize processing means 310 and a special game transition determining means 320. The prize winning slot winning means 310 mainly executes a subroutine as shown in FIG. 6 which will be described later. It is detected whether or not the hit ball has won, and a process of determining the number of winning balls to be paid out according to the winning opening is performed, the general winning flag is turned on, the start winning flag is turned on. These processes are performed from a detection signal (not shown) for detecting that a hit signal has been won in the general winning opening 6d or a detection signal issued from the start opening winning detection device 110 or the big winning opening winning detection device 130 described above. This is performed based on the generated detection signal.
[0051]
The special game transition determining means 320 performs processing for determining whether or not to shift from the normal game to the special game, and is mainly for executing a subroutine as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 to be described later. The special game transition determination unit 320 includes a symbol element acquisition unit 330, an effect determination unit 340, a random number storage unit 360, and a winning random number determination unit 370.
[0052]
The symbol element acquisition means 330 is for executing a subroutine as shown in FIG. 9 described later. The symbol element acquisition unit 330 acquires a random number acquisition unit 332 for acquiring a random number for determining whether the variable display game is won or lost, and a stop symbol random number acquisition for acquiring a random number for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed Means 334. The random number value acquired by the hit random number acquisition unit 332 or the stop symbol random number acquisition unit 334 is stored in the random number storage unit 360.
[0053]
The winning random number determination means 370 is for performing processing for determining whether or not the acquired random number value matches the winning value in steps S54 and S64 of FIG. 8 described later.
[0054]
The effect determining unit 340 includes a stop symbol determining unit 342, an effect random number acquiring unit 344, a hit effect pattern group 346, a reach effect pattern group 348, and a miss effect pattern group 350. This effect determining means 340 is for executing step S45 of FIG. 7 and a subroutine of FIG. 8 to be described later.
[0055]
The stop symbol determining means 342 is for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed according to the value of the hit random number acquired by the hit random number acquiring means 332, and executes the processing of step S55 or S56 of FIG. Is for.
[0056]
Further, the effect random number acquisition means 344 is for acquiring a random number used as a parameter for changing the effect contents displayed on the image display device 6a, and executes the process of step S45 of FIG. belongs to.
[0057]
Furthermore, the hit effect pattern group 346 is used when executing the process of step S57 of FIG. 8 described later, and the reach effect pattern group 348 is used when executing the process of step S59 of FIG. 8 described later. The outlier effect pattern group 350 is used when executing the process of step S60 of FIG. 8 to be described later. The hit effect pattern group 346, the reach effect pattern group 348, and the miss effect pattern group 350 are image data stored in advance in the ROM or RAM described above. By having the effect pattern group in this way, the effect pattern can be selected according to the type of game state of the variable display game.
[0058]
As described above, the game control unit 200 also includes the probability variation control unit 400. The probability variation control unit 400 includes a winning symbol history storage unit 410, a player selection element determination unit 420, a probability variation entry determination unit 430, a probability variation game execution unit 440, an identification information comparison unit 460, a probability variation game start unit 470, It comprises a probability variation game end means 480, an answer request display control means 490, and a predicted identification information generation means 495, and is for executing the subroutines of FIGS.
[0059]
The winning symbol history storage means 410 sequentially stores the symbols at that time when the variable display game is won, and stores the winning symbol history. The winning symbol history storage means 410 is used when reading the winning symbol history in the processing of step S72 of FIG. 10 described later, or storing the winning symbol history in the processing of step S96 of FIG. 12 described later. .
[0060]
The player selection element determination means 420 is for executing a subroutine shown in FIG. This player selection element determination means 420 can determine whether the player has selected “HIGH” or “LOW”, as will be described later.
[0061]
The probability variation entry determination means 430 is for determining whether or not to shift to a probability variation game in which the probability of transition to a special game is increased in order to facilitate transition to a special game advantageous to the player, This is for executing a subroutine shown in FIG.
[0062]
The probability variation game execution means 440 is for executing a game when it is determined by the above-described probability variation entry determination means 430 to shift to the probability variation game.
[0063]
The identification information comparison means 460 is mainly for executing a subroutine shown in FIG. This is for comparing the symbol which is the identification information stopped and displayed in the variable display game executed this time with the reference symbol to determine whether or not a predetermined relationship is satisfied.
[0064]
The probability variation game starting means 470 is for starting a probability variation game based on the comparison result by the identification information comparison means 460, and the probability variation game ending means 480 is for ending the started probability variation game. It is. These probability change game start means 470 and probability change game end means 480 are mainly for executing the subroutines of FIGS. 10 and 11 described later.
[0065]
The answer request display control means 490 must perform a control to make the image display device 6a display the answer request information to the effect that it should make a prediction regarding the symbol that is the identification information to be stopped and displayed, and answer the prediction. Is to indicate to the player.
[0066]
The prediction identification information generating means 495 is for making the design, which is the identification information answered by the player, the prediction identification information when the player makes a prediction response, and mainly executes the subroutine of FIG. Is for.
[0067]
The above-described probability variation control means 400 constitutes a “probability variation game control means”, the winning symbol history storage means 410 constitutes a “stop display identification information storage means”, and the player selection element determination means 420 designates “answer” "Request control means" and "answer determination means" are configured, and the "probability variation game execution means" is configured from the probability variation game execution means 440. The identification information comparison means 460 constitutes “identification information comparison means”, the probability variation game start means 470 constitutes “probability variation game start means”, and the probability variation game end means 480 defines “probability variation game end means”. The response request display control means 490 constitutes “answer request display control means”, and the prediction identification information generation means 495 constitutes “prediction information generation means”.
[0068]
Furthermore, the game control means 200 also has a special game execution means 500. The special game execution means 500 includes a unit game execution means 510 and a continuation determination means 520. This special game execution means 500 is mainly for executing a subroutine of FIG. 13 described later.
[0069]
The special game is started when a hit ball wins (passes) in a specific area in the special winning opening 6c in the normal game. Special games are usually based on unit games, and repeat a unit game up to a predetermined number of times (usually 15 times without including a prize in a predetermined region during normal games) by winning a specific area. is there.
[0070]
The unit game execution means 510 includes a big prize opening drive means 512 and a unit game end determination means 514. The special winning opening driving means 512 is for driving a solenoid which is a special winning opening driving device 700 for opening and closing the special winning opening 6c so as to open the special winning opening 6c when the special game is executed. Is.
[0071]
Further, the unit game end determination means 514 is for determining whether or not to end the unit game, and for executing the determination processing in step S110 or S111 of FIG. 13 described later.
[0072]
Furthermore, the continuation determination means 520 is for determining whether or not to continue the special game, and is for executing a determination process in step S116 of FIG.
[0073]
Furthermore, the game control means 200 also has a symbol control means 600 and a payout control means 610. The symbol control means 600 is for controlling the symbols to be variably displayed or stopped on the symbol display device 6a, which will be described later. The payout control means 610 has a number of winning balls corresponding to the winning holes when the hitting balls are awarded to various winning holes, specific winning holes (start winning holes) 6b, large winning holes 6c, and general winning holes 6d. The prize ball payout device 720 is controlled so as to pay out.
[0074]
In the following, it is assumed that the ball game machine is activated, and the CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output interface, input / output bus and the like as described above are in steady operation.
[0075]
A main routine executed in the game control means 200 described above is shown in FIG.
[0076]
In this subroutine, first, initial setting is executed (step S11). This initial setting is to initialize variables and flags used in the central processing unit (CPU) in the game control means 200 described above to predetermined values.
[0077]
Next, a subroutine for normal game processing as described later is called and executed (step S12), and a subroutine for special game processing as described later is called and executed (step S13). After executing this special game process, the process returns to step S12 again to execute the normal game process.
[0078]
FIG. 5 shows a subroutine of the normal game process that is called and executed in step S12 described above.
[0079]
In this subroutine, first, a winning opening prize check process, which will be described later, is called and executed (step S21), the special game shift determination is executed and the process is executed (step S22), and this subroutine is terminated.
[0080]
FIG. 6 shows a subroutine of the winning opening winning check process called and executed in step S21 described above.
[0081]
In this subroutine, it is first determined whether or not the hit ball has won a general winning opening (step S31). As described above, the general winning opening is the general winning opening 6d provided on the game board 6 shown in FIGS. When it is determined that the hit ball has won the general winning opening, the general winning flag is turned on (step S32).
[0082]
When it is determined that the hit ball has not won the general winning opening, or when the process of step S32 is executed, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won the start winning opening (step S33). Here, the start winning opening is the specific winning opening 6b provided in the game board 6 shown in FIGS. When it is determined that the hit ball has won the start winning opening, the start winning flag is turned on (step S34).
[0083]
When it is determined that the hit ball has not won the start winning opening, or when the process of step S34 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0084]
By performing such a process, it is possible to specify the type of winning opening where the hit ball has won.
[0085]
FIG. 7 shows a subroutine of special game transition determination processing that is called and executed in step S22 described above.
[0086]
In this subroutine, first, a subroutine for symbol variation element acquisition processing as described later is called and executed (step S41).
[0087]
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of games put on hold by hitting the hit ball at the specific winning opening 6b has already been stored (step S42). When the number of held games is stored, the above-described holding lamps 11a to 11d shown in FIG. 2 are turned on according to the stored number of games. For example, when the number of stored games is 1, only the holding lamp 11a is lit, and when the number of stored games is 3, three of the holding lamps 11a to 11c are lit.
[0088]
When it is determined in step S42 that the number of held games is stored, the holding information is read from the holding memory (step S43), and the holding information is shifted (step S44). By performing this process, the hold information stored in the second area of the hold memory is shifted to the first area, and the hold information stored in the third area of the hold memory is changed to the second area. The hold information that has been shifted to the area and stored in the fourth area of the hold memory is shifted to the third area. By performing such processing, the hold information in the fourth area of the hold memory is erased, and when a new hit ball is won at the specific winning opening 6b, the new hold information is stored in the fourth memory of the hold memory. Can be stored in this area.
[0089]
Next, an effect random number is acquired (step S45), and the process proceeds to a subroutine shown in FIG.
[0090]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S42 that the number of held games is not stored, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0091]
After performing the process of step S45 described above, it is determined whether or not the state of the probability variation flag is on (step S51). This probability variation flag is turned on in step S95 of FIG. 12 described later.
[0092]
When it is determined that the state of the probability variation flag is ON, the winning value during the probability variation is read (step S52). When it is determined that the state of the probability variation flag is not ON, the winning value during the normal game is read (step S52). S53).
[0093]
Next, whether or not the winning random number is won, that is, the value of the random number acquired in step S124 of FIG. 9 described later matches the winning value corresponding to the type of gaming state and the type of state such as winning or reach. Whether or not (step S54). When it is determined that the winning random number is won, the symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the winning symbol random number (step S55). On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number is not won, the symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the off symbol random number (step S56).
[0094]
After executing the processing of step S55 described above, an effect is set from the winning effect pattern group according to the stop symbol and the effect random number (step S57). On the other hand, after the process of step S56 is executed, it is determined whether or not the symbol to be stopped and displayed is a reach (step S58). When it is determined that the symbol to be stopped and displayed is a reach, an effect corresponding to the stop symbol and the effect random number is set from the reach effect pattern group (step S59). On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol to be stopped and displayed is not a reach, an effect corresponding to the stop symbol and the effect random number is set from the off effect pattern group (step S60).
[0095]
After executing the processes of steps S57, S59, and S60 described above, a process of starting symbol variation display is performed (step S61), and a subroutine of probability variation related processing described later is called and executed (step S62). The change end process of the change display is executed (step S63).
[0096]
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning random number is won, that is, whether or not the random number value acquired in step S45 described above matches the winning value (step S64). When it is determined that the winning random number is won, the state of the special game flag is turned on (step S65), and this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number is not won, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0097]
FIG. 9 shows a subroutine of symbol variation element acquisition processing that is called and executed in step S41 of FIG. 7 described above or step S104 of FIG.
[0098]
In this subroutine, first, it is determined whether or not the state of the start winning flag is on (step S121). When it is determined that the state of the start winning flag is on, the state of the start winning flag is turned off (step S122).
[0099]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is possible to store the number of games that have been won and placed in the specific winning opening 6b (step S123). This process is to determine whether or not there is a free area in the holding ball area of the holding memory provided in the random number storage unit 360 described above. As described above, the reserved ball area is provided with a predetermined number of areas, for example, four areas. When the hold information is stored in all areas, it is determined that the area cannot be stored, and one of the four areas is stored. When two or more areas are free areas, it is determined that they can be stored.
[0100]
When it is determined in step S123 that it is possible to store the number of held games, the winning random number acquisition unit 332 acquires the winning random number value (step S124), and the stop symbol random number acquiring unit 334 acquires the symbol random number. A value is acquired (step S125), the acquired random number value is stored in the reserved ball area of the random number storage means 360 (step S126), and this subroutine is terminated.
[0101]
If it is determined in step S121 described above that the start winning flag state is not ON, or if it is determined in step S123 that the reserved ball cannot be stored, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0102]
Next, FIG. 10 shows a subroutine of probability variation related processing that is called and executed in step S62 described above.
[0103]
In this subroutine, first, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern set in step S57, S59 or S60 in FIG. 8 described above is a reach one (step S71). When it is determined that the performance pattern is not reach, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0104]
When it is determined that the production pattern is the reach pattern, the winning symbol history is read (step S72). When the variable display game is won, this processing is performed by storing the winning symbol in the RAM in advance and reading the stored winning symbol by executing the processing of step S72. Is.
[0105]
Next, the left and right passage detection input is validated (step S73). This processing is performed by detecting the left passage opening detection device 160 provided in the player answering operation port 9a and the right passing port passage detection device 150 provided in the player answering operation port 9b. This is a process for making the signal valid and making it possible to determine whether the hit ball has passed through the player answering operation port 9a or the player answering operation port 9b.
[0106]
Next, a timer (not shown) provided in the game control means 200 is activated to allow the elapsed time to be measured (step S74), and the process proceeds to a subroutine shown in FIG.
[0107]
Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has passed through the left passing port, that is, the player answering operating port 9a (step S81). When it is determined that the hit ball has passed through the left passage, the variable “HIGH” is selected, and the variable “LOW” is canceled (step S82).
[0108]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit ball has not passed through the left passage opening, or when the process of step S82 is executed, whether or not the hit ball has passed through the right passage opening, that is, the player answering operation opening 9b. Is determined (step S83). When it is determined that the hit ball has passed through the right passage, the variable “LOW” is selected, and the variable “HIGH” is canceled (step S84).
[0109]
Next, the timer value of the timer started in step S74 described above is read out, and it is determined whether or not the time is up (step S85). If it is determined that the time is not up, the process returns to step S81 described above.
[0110]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is up, the validated left-right passing detection input is invalidated in step S73 (step S86). By performing this process, even if the hit ball subsequently passes through the player answering operation ports 9a and 9b, it is processed without being treated as having passed. By doing so, it is possible to make “when the answer is made during the change, the identification information answered by the player is the predicted identification information”.
[0111]
Next, it is determined whether either “HIGH” or “LOW” is selected or not (step S87). If it is determined that none has been selected, the previous selection is read (step S88), and this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that either “HIGH” or “LOW” is selected, this subroutine is immediately terminated.
[0112]
Next, FIG. 12 shows a process for ending the special game. This subroutine is called and executed in step S113 of FIG.
[0113]
In this subroutine, it is first determined whether or not the winning symbol that has been stopped is “HIGH” (step S91). When it is determined that the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is “HIGH”, it is determined whether or not the selection by the player is “HIGH” (step S92). On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed is not “HIGH”, it is determined whether or not the selection by the player is “LOW” (step S93).
[0114]
When it is determined that the selection by the player is “HIGH” in step S92, or when it is determined that the selection by the player is “LOW” in step S93, that is, the prediction and stoppage display by the player are displayed. When the symbols match, the probability variation winning screen is displayed (step S94), the state of the probability variation flag is turned on (step S95), and the winning symbol is stored in the aforementioned winning symbol history storage means 410 (step S96). Then, the state of the special game flag is turned off (step S97), and this subroutine is finished.
[0115]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S92 that the selection by the player is not “HIGH”, or when it is determined in step S93 that the selection by the player is not “LOW”, that is, the prediction and stoppage display by the player are displayed. If the symbol does not match, a screen indicating that the probability variation has not been won is displayed (step S97), and the process proceeds to step S96 described above.
[0116]
By executing the discrimination processing in steps S91, S92, and S93 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 12 and the flag change processing in step S95, the “identification information stopped and displayed before the change” is “past "Stop identification information", "Prediction regarding identification information to be stopped", "Predicted information" that is "By answering the ball by the player", "Predetermined answer", and " It is possible to determine whether or not “satisfaction is satisfied” and “start the probability variation game according to the comparison result”. By doing so, it is possible to change a state that is easy to shift to a state advantageous to the player, for example, an opportunity and frequency to shift to the probability-variable gaming state, so that the player's expectation can be increased and the player Can be attracted to the game, and there is a possibility that the interest can be enhanced.
[0117]
In addition, by performing such processing, the progress of the subsequent game can be changed according to the prediction information predicted by the player, so that the player may be able to actively participate in the game. It happens.
[0118]
Furthermore, the history of winning symbols is read in step S72 of FIG. 10 described above, and it is determined whether or not the winning symbol read in step S91 of FIG. 12 is “HIGH”. It is possible to store the identification information previously stopped and displayed as past stop identification information, to effectively use the results of games played in the past, and to generate generation means for generating reference identification information This can be eliminated and the processing can be simplified.
[0119]
FIG. 13 shows a subroutine executed when the ball game is shifted to the special game.
[0120]
In this subroutine, first, it is determined whether or not the state of the special game flag is on (step S101). When it is determined that the state of the special game flag is not on, this subroutine is immediately ended.
[0121]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the state of the special game flag is ON, a special game initial setting process is executed (step S102). The initial process for the special game is a process for turning off the state of the special game flag or turning off the state of the probability variation flag.
[0122]
Next, a subroutine for the prize opening prize check process shown in FIG. 6 described above is called and executed (step S103), and a subroutine for a symbol variable element acquisition process described later is called and executed (step S104) to initialize the unit game. Is performed (step S105).
[0123]
Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has won a big winning opening (step S106). When it is determined that the hit ball has won the big winning opening, the count is subtracted by a predetermined value (step S107).
[0124]
Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has passed the specific area (step S108). When it is determined that the hit ball has passed the specific area, the state of the specific area flag is turned on (step S109).
[0125]
Next, it is determined whether or not the count number is smaller than 1 (step S110). When it is determined that the count number is smaller than 1, it is determined whether or not the opening time has passed a predetermined time (step S111). If it is determined that the opening time has not passed the predetermined time, the process returns to step S106 described above.
[0126]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S110 that the count number is 1 or more, or when it is determined in step S111 that the opening time has passed the predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the state of the specific area flag is ON ( Step S112). If it is determined that the state of the specific area flag is not ON, the special game end process subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is called and executed (step S113), and this subroutine is terminated.
[0127]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S111 that the state of the specific area flag is on, the state of the specific area flag is turned off (step S114), and the round value is subtracted by a predetermined value (step S115). It is determined whether or not it has become smaller (step S116).
[0128]
When it is determined that the round value is smaller than 0, the process returns to step S105 described above, and when it is determined that the round value is 0 or more, the process returns to step S113 described above.
[0129]
Specific examples of screens displayed on the symbol display device 6a when the above-described programs of FIGS. 4 to 13 are executed by the game control means 200 are shown in FIGS. In this example, the left symbol that is scrolled vertically in the left side of the screen, the middle symbol that is scrolled vertically in the center of the screen, and the right symbol that is scrolled vertically in the right side of the screen. And the example which the symbols which belong to these three groups are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. Moreover, the outer side frame line shown in FIGS. 14-17 shows the outer frame of the image display area of the symbol display apparatus 6a.
[0130]
As described above, when the hit ball wins the specific winning opening 6b, the variable display game is started on the image display device 6a. When the variable display game reaches the reach state, a screen as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the symbol “nine” which is one of the left symbols is stopped and displayed, the symbol “nine” which is one of the right symbols is stopped and displayed, and the middle symbol is scrolled and displayed in the vertical direction. In this example, the symbol “1” and the symbol “2” included in the middle symbol are displayed on the screen.
[0131]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15, a message for causing the player to make a prediction regarding the symbol to be stopped and displayed next time is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. For example, a message such as “The previous symbol was 5!” Is displayed on the upper left side of the screen, and on the right side of the screen, “Let's aim at the left gate if it ’s high, or the right gate if it ’s low”. A message is displayed. This message is displayed after the process of step S72 in FIG. 10 described above is executed.
[0132]
As described above, a message “Previous winning symbol was 5!” Is displayed on the upper left side of the screen. This message is displayed by executing the process of step S72 in FIG. The symbol history is read and generated based on the previous winning symbol being “5”.
[0133]
By performing such processing, it is possible to “display the response request information indicating that the identification information to be stopped and displayed should be answered during the change to be displayed on the display device”. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the player must make a prediction regarding the symbol and answer it.
[0134]
The player who sees this message predicts whether the symbol to be stopped and displayed next time is larger or smaller than “5” which was the previous winning symbol. When it is predicted that it is large, the player operates the hitting handle 5 so that the hitting ball passes through the player answering operation port 9a in order to answer “HIGH”. On the other hand, when it is predicted that it is small, the player operates the hitting handle 5 so that the hitting ball passes through the player answering operation port 9b in order to answer “LOW”.
[0135]
While this player's operation is being performed, the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is executed, and whether or not the hit ball has passed through the left passing port by the processing of step S81, that is, the player answering operating port 9a. In step S83, it is determined whether or not the hit ball has passed through the right passing port, that is, whether or not the hit ball has passed through the player answering operation port 9b. .
[0136]
By adopting such a configuration and processing, it can be said that “when the answer is determined, the determined answer is used as prediction information”, which gives the player a sense of tension and increases concentration. As a result, there is a possibility that the player can be more attracted to the game.
[0137]
In addition, “the answer can be determined by the player's ball separation”, and the player must hit a ball to answer when the number of reserves exceeds a predetermined number. The utilization rate of the ball game machine can be improved, and the player can be concentrated in the game, and there is a possibility that the player can actively participate in the game.
[0138]
In addition, since it is determined whether or not the time is up in step S85 of FIG. 11 described above, it is necessary for the player to reply within a predetermined time, and the player answers the player answer corresponding to the prediction. This means that the hit ball must be passed through either the working opening 9a or 9b. By carrying out such a process, it is possible to give the player more tension and to participate in the game.
[0139]
Next, when the player makes a prediction regarding the symbol to be stopped and displayed and answers, it is assumed that either “HIGH” or “LOW” has been selected in the determination processing in step S87 of FIG. 11 described above. A screen as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. In the example shown in FIG. 17, after the player answers, all the symbols belonging to the three sets are once the same symbol, and the symbols belonging to the three sets are synchronized with the same symbol combination. When it is variably displayed, it shows what is called a so-called full rotation. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the combination of symbols “four”-“four”-“four” and the combination of symbols “伍”-“伍”-“−” are indicated by arrows in the drawing. As shown in the figure, the screen is variably displayed downward.
[0140]
As shown in FIG. 17, an aspect in which the symbols are displayed in a variable manner is displayed, and the top of the symbol display device 6a is “What the Onishi chose is“ High ”! If the winning symbol is “6” or more, it is a probable hit! ! ! A message for the player's answer such as “is displayed.
[0141]
Thereafter, when the variable display game being executed this time is a big hit, a screen as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. The example shown in FIG. 16 shows an example in which three symbols are stopped and displayed at specific symbols “nine”-“nine”-“nine”, resulting in a big hit.
[0142]
When the image shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the symbol display device 6a, the above-described special game end processing subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is executed, and the specific symbol as the winning symbol and the player's answer are displayed. A comparison is made. When the player has answered “HIGH”, the specific symbol “nine” stopped and displayed this time is larger than the previous hit symbol “five” shown in FIG. It is determined that “HIGH” is a correct answer, and the next time the variable display game is executed, it is executed as a probability variation game.
[0143]
(Second embodiment)
A player selection switch input device 170 may be provided on the front surface of the above-described bullet ball game machine of FIG. 1, and the player selection switch input device 170 may be electrically connected to the game control means 200 as shown in FIG.
[0144]
As shown in FIG. 1, the player selection switch input device 170 is composed of two left and right on / off switches 170a and 170b. The left switch 170a corresponds to “HIGH” and the right switch 170b is set to “LOW”. It is made to correspond. When the player selection switch input device 170a or 170b is pushed by the player, a control signal is supplied to the game control means 200, and the game control means 200 determines whether the right switch is turned on or the left switch. It is possible to detect whether has been turned on.
[0145]
When the player answers the prediction regarding the symbol, for example, when the message shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the image display device 6a, the player predicts that the symbol to be stopped and displayed next time is larger than “5”. When the player predicts “HIGH”, the player pushes the left switch 170a, and when the player predicts that the symbol to be stopped and displayed next is smaller than “5”, that is, “LOW”. When predicted, the player pushes the right switch 170b.
[0146]
In the first embodiment described above, even if the player predicts “HIGH”, if the ball is not actually passed through the player answering operation port 9a, it will not be answered “HIGH”. Further, even if the player predicts that it is “LOW”, if the ball is not actually passed through the player answering operation port 9b, it has not been answered as “LOW”. Therefore, it may be difficult for a player who is unfamiliar with the operation to answer accurately.
[0147]
On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the player selection switch input device 170 can be pushed to answer accurately, so even a player who is unfamiliar with the operation like a beginner can do so. There is a possibility that the game can be fully enjoyed.
[0148]
In the first embodiment or the second embodiment described above, as shown in step S91 of FIG. 12, the winning symbol when the variable display game has been hit in the past is defined as the reference symbol for comparison. However, as shown by the broken line portion in FIG. 3, the probability variation control means 400 may be provided with a comparison parameter acquisition means 450.
[0149]
The comparison parameter acquisition unit 450 appropriately determines a comparison parameter. For example, the comparison parameter acquisition unit 450 determines a comparison parameter value by acquiring a random number included in a predetermined range, and is displayed on the symbol display device 6a. The natural numbers 1 to 12 are acquired so as to correspond to the contents of the symbol, and the value of the random number is used as a comparison parameter value as a comparison reference.
[0150]
For example, when the value of the random number acquired by the comparison parameter acquisition unit 450 is “8”, a message such as “Please answer whether it is greater than or less than 8” is displayed on the left side of the screen on the screen corresponding to FIG. It is. The player must read this message, predict whether the symbol to be stopped and displayed next time is larger or smaller than “8”, and select “HIGH” or “LOW” to answer.
[0151]
This comparison parameter can be used as “reference identification information as a comparison reference” and compared with “identification information stopped and displayed in the variation”.
[0152]
In addition, in the case of using this comparison parameter, not only when the player makes an answer when the symbol is variably displayed, but also when the ball game is shifted to the special game and the special game is being performed. The player may be requested for an answer. By doing so, it is necessary to pass the hit ball to either one of the player answering operation ports 9a or 9b, and to make the hit ball also enter the specific winning port 6b. There is a possibility that the player can be further driven into the game by learning the technique.
[0153]
Further, assuming that “identification information stopped and displayed in the fluctuation” is “reference identification information as a comparison reference”, the value of the random number acquired by the comparison parameter acquisition unit 450 is “HIGH from the identification information that is stopped and displayed”. "Or" LOW ", the player may be made to answer. In this case, the screen corresponding to FIG. 15 shows an image of a character imitating an animal, a fictional creature, etc. “The number that I imagined is larger or smaller than the number of the symbol to be stopped this time. "Answer" is displayed on the left side of the screen. The player replies by either passing the hit ball through one of the player answering operation ports 9a or 9b or pushing the player selection switch input device 170a or 170b.
[0154]
By including the case of changing the subject to be answered in this way, it is possible to prevent the ball game and variable display game from becoming monotonous, and there is a possibility that the game can be continued without getting bored. is there.
[0155]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the variable display game is a big hit, and in the process at the end of the transition to the special game, the answer predicted and selected by the player is compared. Even if the variable display game is not a big hit, when the reach is reached, the symbols that make up the reach are compared with the symbols in the past history, and the comparison is made. A predetermined profit may be given to the player according to the result, for example, so-called time reduction may be given to the above-described normal symbol.
[0156]
In the above-described embodiment, a message requesting an expected answer is displayed even when the ball game shifts to a special game advantageous to the game or when the ball game does not shift to the special game. As described above, since the message is displayed even when the game does not shift to the special game, “the response request information can be displayed even when the game does not shift to the special game” can be achieved. It is possible to keep a player always having a sense of expectation that a game will be shifted to a transition.
[0157]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case where a winning symbol of a game played in the past is stored and used as “identification information stopped and displayed before the change” has been shown. It is also possible to store the missed game's out-of-game symbols, both the winning symbols and the out-of-game symbols, and use it as “identification information stopped and displayed before the change”. The number of reference identification information is increased by storing “the identification information stopped and displayed before the change” as “past stop identification information” and “using the past stop identification information as the reference identification information”. It is possible to change the opportunity and frequency to shift to the probability variation game.
[0158]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, there is a possibility that the player can be entertained without feeling bored by changing the opportunity and frequency of making the player actively participate in the game and shifting to the probability variation game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of an enlarged game board portion of the ball game machine shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing functional blocks of a ball game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed in the game control means 200.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a normal game process subroutine that is called and executed in step S12 of the main routine shown in FIG. 4;
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a prize winning prize check process that is called and executed in step S21 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special game transition determination process subroutine called and executed in step S22 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing subsequent to the subroutine of special game transition determination processing shown in FIG. 7;
9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol variation element acquisition processing that is called and executed in step S41 of FIG. 7 or step S104 of FIG.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of probability variation related processing that is called and executed in step S62 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing subsequent to the subroutine of probability fluctuation related processing shown in FIG. 10;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process for ending a special game.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed when a ball game is shifted to a special game.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a specific example of symbols displayed on the symbol display device 6a when the variable display game is in a reach state.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a specific example of a message indicating that the player should make a reply whether the symbol to be stopped and displayed next time is “HIGH” or “LOW”.
FIG. 16 is a specific example displayed on the symbol display device 6a when a variable display game is a big hit.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a specific example of a state in which a symbol is re-variably displayed after a variable display game is a big hit.
[Explanation of symbols]
6a Symbol display device (display device)
6b Special winning opening (start winning opening)
6c Grand Prize Winner
200 Game control means
400 Stochastic fluctuation control means (Stochastic fluctuation game control means)
410 Winning symbol history storage means (stop display identification information storage means)
420 Player selection element determination means (answer request control means, answer determination means)
440 Stochastic fluctuation game execution means (probability fluctuation game execution means)
460 Identification information comparison means (identification information comparison means)
470 Probability variation game start means (probability variation game start means)
480 Probability variation game end means (probability variation game end means)
490 Answer request display control means (answer request display control means)
495 Prediction identification information generation means (prediction information generation means)

Claims (1)

A start prize opening provided in the game area and capable of winning a hit ball,
Identification information display control means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner on the display device based on the fact that the hit ball has won the starting winning opening, and for stopping the identification information after a predetermined time;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stop-displayed identification information is in a specific mode;
Probability variation game control means for controlling a probability variation game in which the specific mode is likely to appear based on the achievement of a predetermined condition,
The probability variation game control means includes:
Stop display identification information storage means for storing hit identification information stopped and displayed before the change as past stop identification information,
When the state of the identification information game using the identification information becomes a reach state due to the change, response request information indicating that a prediction regarding the identification information to be stopped and displayed should be answered during the change, An answer request display control means for displaying on the display device based on the hit identification information in both cases where the fluctuation is a hit and a case where the change is a hit;
An answer discriminating means for determining the answer by a ball hitting by a player;
When the answer is determined, prediction information generating means that uses the determined answer as prediction information;
Identification information comparing means for determining whether the prediction information and the past stop identification information satisfy a predetermined condition;
A probability variation game starting means for starting the probability variation game according to a comparison result by the identification information comparison means;
Probability change game ending means for ending the probability change game based on an end condition of the probability change game,
When the variation is a win and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability variation game start means starts the probability variation game, and the probability variation game end means ends the probability variation game. Let
If the variation is a win and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the probability variation game starting means does not start the probability variation game,
When the fluctuation is out of the range, a predetermined profit is given according to the comparison result by the identification information comparing means .

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