JP4198700B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a technique for controlling screen display contents in a ball game machine.

Conventionally, among the various ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine is used while changing a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board. Display (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). This gaming machine shifts to a special game called so-called jackpot where more prize balls can be obtained than a normal game when a combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variations are stopped becomes a specific mode. It is known as a thing (for example, refer patent document 1). The variable display of symbols in the display area is not only a variable display of multiple symbols, but the time of variable display is usually reduced in a state where it is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, as in the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the player's expectation is enhanced by controlling the specific game such as the probability variation that changes the probability of transition to special games by giving the story to the variation display using characters on the image such as symbols Yes.
JP 2003-230714 A

  In recent years, there has been a recognition of the need for model development that is not bound by the first type, second type, third type, or the like, in order to further improve game playability. However, if it deviates too much from the conventional game playability, it will lead to complication of game play and may be a cause of being shy away from the player. In order to make it easier for players to understand the gameability, it is necessary to maintain familiarity by following the main parts of the conventional specifications, and a model that can realize innovative games on that basis Development is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to realize novel gameplay while avoiding complication of games in a ball game machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a first start port that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter. And a second start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter, and a first lottery means for executing the first lottery when the game ball enters the first start port, A second lottery means for executing the second lottery in response to the game ball entering the second start opening; a first special symbol display device for displaying the result of the first lottery in the form of symbol variation; The second special symbol display device in which the lottery result is displayed in the form of symbol variation and the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery in the first special symbol display device. A first symbol determining means for selecting a variation pattern in which a variation mode is determined from a plurality of types of patterns; A second symbol determining means for selecting a variation pattern in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device from a plurality of types of patterns; As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the first symbol determination means, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times when the first special symbol is variably displayed correspond to the results of the first lottery. A variation when the second special symbol is variably displayed as a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the first variation table holding means for retaining the attached first variation pattern table and the second symbol determination means. A second variation table holding a second variation pattern table in which a plurality of types of variation patterns having different times and the results of the second lottery are associated with each other. Holding means, main display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device, and variably displaying the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device, the result of the first lottery and the second An effect display device in which the result of the lottery is displayed in an effect manner, and a first effect image that sets the first region and the second region as a plurality of regions on the screen of the effect display device and shows the result of the first lottery effect Is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and an effect display control means for variably displaying in the first area and displaying a second effect image variably displayed in the second area. A first variable pitching device that can change the game ball accepting state to a state advantageous to the player when it is a win, and a game that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and the second lottery is a win The ball accepting state can be changed to a player's advantageous state Active second variable pitching device, first operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and a normal game If the second operating condition holding means for holding the second operating condition, which is a condition for executing the second special game that is more advantageous to the player, and the first lottery is successful, the first special symbol is The first special game is executed by determining that the first operating condition has been established when stopped in a predetermined hit mode and changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. If the first special game control means and the second lottery are winning, it is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined winning manner, and the second variable pitching device is accepted. To change the state to a state advantageous to the player Ri comprises a second special game control means for executing a second special game, a. The main display control means includes a first special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means, and a second according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means. A second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the special symbol; a special figure adjustment means for waiting for the start of the other fluctuation display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed; Have

  The ball and ball game machine in this aspect may be a game machine in which a plurality of conventional type 1 pachinko machines are mixed. The “first start port” may be the first start port and the third start port in the embodiment. The “second starter” may be the second starter in the embodiment. The first symbol determining means refers to the first variation pattern table of the first variation table holding means, and the second symbol determination means refers to the second variation pattern table of the second variation table holding means, respectively. Make a selection. The first fluctuation pattern table held in the first fluctuation table holding means and the second fluctuation pattern table held in the second fluctuation table holding means may be tables having different characteristics from each other or substantially equivalent. A table having the following characteristics may also be used. The “effect display device” may be configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display as hardware, for example, may be configured as a single display device, or may be configured in a composite manner with a plurality of display devices. Good. When the “production display device” is configured by a single display device, the “first region” and the “second region” may be set so as to be arranged in the same screen or overlapped. . When the “effect display device” includes a plurality of display devices, the “first region” and the “second region” may be set as separate display devices. The “first variable pitching device” may be the “first big prize opening” in the embodiment. The “second variable entry device” may be the “second big prize opening” in the embodiment. The state unfavorable to the player in the first variable pitching device and the second variable pitching device may refer to a state where the entrance to which the game ball should enter is closed or a narrow state, and is advantageous to the player. May refer to a state in which the entrance is open or a relatively wide state. In the ball and ball game machine of this aspect, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually even if a plurality of games are mixed.

  In addition, when the first symbol determination means and the second symbol determination means select the variation pattern of the special symbol, different variation pattern tables are referred to, so that the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol tend to be different. And the result of the first lottery and the result of the second lottery can be presented to the player in different patterns. As a result, it is possible to easily set the difference between the game characteristics based on the first special symbol and the game characteristics based on the second special symbol. Further, by referring to the different variation pattern tables, it is possible to clearly express the characteristics of the game based on the first special symbol and the characteristics of the game based on the second special symbol. For example, even if the game based on the first special symbol and the game based on the second special symbol are performed in the order of entry of the first starting port and the second starting port or alternately, the game of the first special symbol The case may be a game characterized by the first variation pattern table, and the case of the second special symbol may be a game characterized by the second variation pattern table. As a result, even in a ball game machine in which a plurality of game characteristics are fused, the player can easily understand the difference between the game based on the first special symbol and the game based on the second special symbol, and prevent confusion of the game. . In addition, by clearly dividing the variation pattern, it is possible to easily prevent the merged games from canceling their characteristics. For example, when the same variation pattern table is used for a game based on the first special symbol and a game based on the second special symbol, the appearance tendency of the variation pattern is similar to each other. However, by using different variation pattern tables for each, it becomes possible to select clearly different variation patterns. Furthermore, since the game characteristics based on the first special symbol and the game characteristics based on the second special symbol can be clearly different from each other, each game can be clearly associated with the variation pattern. For example, when the player plays a game based on the first special symbol, the game can be a clear game in which the variation pattern A is frequently selected. Further, when a game based on the second special symbol is performed, a clear game in which the variation pattern B is frequently selected can be obtained. Moreover, the display frequency per unit time of the result of the 1st lottery and the result of the 2nd lottery can be changed by making the variation time of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol different. As a result, the probability of occurrence of the first special game and the second special game per unit time can be easily changed depending on how the variable pattern is selected. As described above, according to the ball game machine of this aspect, it is possible to improve the game performance while avoiding the complexity of the game. Further, it is possible to easily increase game variations by combining different game characteristics.

  Another aspect of the present invention is also a ball game machine. This ball game machine is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, a first start port through which a game ball can enter, a predetermined start position in the game area, and a game ball Triggered by the second starting port where the player can enter, the first lottery means for executing the first lottery with the game ball entering the first start port, and the game ball entering the second start port The second lottery means for executing the second lottery, the first special symbol display device in which the result of the first lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation, and the result of the second lottery being displayed in the shape of symbol variation. 2 special symbol display devices and a plurality of types of variation patterns in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when a first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 1st symbol determination means to select from the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery A variation pattern is determined by a second symbol determination unit that selects a variation pattern in which a variation mode from the variation start to the stop when the variation display is performed on the pattern display device is selected from a plurality of types of patterns, and the first symbol determination unit. As a table that is sometimes referred to, a first variation pattern table that holds a plurality of variation patterns with different variation times when the first special symbol is variably displayed and the result of the first lottery is associated with the first variation pattern table. As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the variation table holding means and the second symbol determination means, a plurality of types of variation patterns and second lotteries having different variation times when the second special symbol is variably displayed. And a second variation table holding means for holding a second variation pattern table associated with the result of the first special symbol as the first special symbol. Main display control means for causing the display device to variably display and the second special symbol to be variably displayed on the second special symbol display device; and an effect display device for effectively displaying the results of the first lottery and the results of the second lottery The first region and the second region are set as a plurality of regions on the screen of the effect display device, and the first effect image showing the result of the first lottery is displayed in a variable manner in the first region, and the result of the second lottery When an effect display control means for variably displaying the second effect image showing the effect in the second area and a predetermined position of the game area are provided, and one of the first lottery and the second lottery is a hit A variable pitching device capable of changing the acceptance state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player, and a first operating condition that is a condition for executing the first special game that makes the player more advantageous than the normal game. First operating condition holding means for holding, and normal A second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition, which is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the game, and a first special symbol when the first lottery is successful The first special game is executed by determining that the first operating condition is satisfied when the player is stopped in a predetermined hit state and changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. When the special game control means and the second lottery are winning, it is determined that the second operating condition is established when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined winning manner, and the accepting state of the variable pitching device is determined as the game And a second special game control means for executing the second special game by changing to a state advantageous to the person. The main display control means includes a first special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means, and a second according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means. A second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the special symbol; a special figure adjustment means for waiting for the start of the other fluctuation display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed; Have

  The ball ball game machine in this aspect may also be a game machine in which a plurality of the first type pachinko game machines referred to heretofore are mixed. Also in the ball and ball game machine of this aspect, control is performed so that each game property can be grasped individually even if a plurality of game properties are mixed. Moreover, the difference between the gameability based on the first special symbol and the gameability based on the second special symbol can be easily set. Further, it is possible to clearly express the characteristics of the game based on the first special symbol and the characteristics of the game based on the second special symbol. Further, even in a ball and ball game machine in which a plurality of game characteristics are fused, the player can easily understand the difference between the game based on the first special symbol and the game based on the second special symbol, and can prevent confusion of the game. In addition, by clearly dividing the variation pattern, it is possible to easily prevent the merged games from canceling their characteristics. Furthermore, each gameability and the variation pattern can be clearly associated. In addition, the probability of occurrence of the first special game and the second special game per unit time can be easily changed depending on how to select the variable pattern. As described above, according to the ball game machine of this aspect, it is possible to improve the game performance while avoiding the complexity of the game. Further, it is possible to easily increase game variations by combining different game characteristics.

  The first fluctuation table holding means holds a table defined so that the selection probability of a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is higher than that selected based on the second fluctuation pattern table as the first fluctuation pattern table. The second variation table holding means is a table defined so that the selection probability of the variation pattern having a short variation time is higher as the second variation pattern table than when selected based on the first variation pattern table. May be held. Here, the “long variation pattern” and the “short variation pattern” can be a difference in relative length. The “long variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a long variation sensuously, such as 30 seconds or more. In addition, the “short variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a short variation sensuously, for example, 3 seconds or less. In this case, a long variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the first special symbol. On the other hand, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the second special symbol. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a clear difference in the variation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the gameability based on the first special symbol and the gameability based on the second special symbol are easily differentiated. be able to. For example, when a player selects a game based on the first special symbol and plays a game, the time for the first special symbol to change is long, allowing the player to advance the game slowly, and a small investment amount. You can play for a long time. In addition, when a player selects and plays a game based on the second special symbol, the time required for one change of the second special symbol is short, and the player efficiently obtains a lottery result for the transition to the special game. Games can be played, and games with good tempo can be played.

  At least one of the first fluctuation table holding means and the second fluctuation table holding means holds a table that is defined so as to increase the frequency of reach production as the first fluctuation pattern table or the second fluctuation pattern table. May be. In this case, any of the variation pattern tables is a table on which a reach effect with a long variation time is easily performed. As a result, it is possible to actively provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed by selecting a start opening for entering a game ball. In addition, it is possible to provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed according to the game state. Then, the player can enjoy a game in which reach production is frequently performed slowly and with a small investment amount. In addition, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a starting point where a reach is likely to occur. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as an enjoyable gaming table where the reach frequently appears.

  The first variation table holding means associates at least a standard variation pattern with a standard variation time, a long variation pattern with a long variation time, and the result of the first lottery as a first variation pattern table, and a long variation pattern. A table may be held so that the selection probability is higher than that of the second variation pattern table. For example, when the first variation pattern table is used, it is easier to select the long variation pattern than when the second variation pattern table is used. As a result, it is possible to easily provide a game characterized by a long variation time. By increasing the fluctuation time, the player can suppress the consumption of the game ball, and can enjoy the game with a small investment amount.

  At least one of the first fluctuation table holding means and the second fluctuation table holding means holds, as the first fluctuation pattern table or the second fluctuation pattern table, a table specified so that the lottery result display frequency is increased. May be. In this case, one of the variation pattern tables is a table that is easily rendered with a short variation time and a high display frequency of lottery results. By using this table, a so-called “frequently rotating table” can be configured. As a result, it is possible to provide a game in which a lottery result can be efficiently displayed in a short time by selecting a starting port for entering a game ball. In addition, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a starting point for frequent rotation. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as a “base that often turns”.

  The second variation table holding means, as the second variation pattern table, associates at least a standard variation pattern with a standard variation time, a short variation pattern with a short variation time, and the second lottery result, and a short variation pattern. A table may be held such that the selection probability is higher than that of the first variation pattern table. When the second variation pattern table is used, it is easier to select the short variation pattern than when the first variation pattern table is used, and it is possible to easily provide a game characterized by a short variation time. By reducing the variation time, the player can efficiently obtain the lottery result of the special game transition. On the other hand, the game hall can efficiently consume the game balls, and can improve the operating efficiency and rotation efficiency of the game table set in the game hall.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, since the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol can be selected from the respective variation pattern tables, the gameability based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol Can be easily differentiated from the game based on the game. In addition, since the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol can be selected from each variation pattern table, the probability of occurrence of the first special game and the second special game per unit time is selected by the variation time. It can be easily changed depending on the manner of operation. As a result, in the ball game machine, it is possible to realize a novel game performance while avoiding a complicated game.

(Example 1)
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The first game and the second game as the plurality of games are executed one by one so as not to negate the game characteristics. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, a plurality of holding lamps, and a plurality of large winning openings.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine, which is conventionally known as a bullet ball gaming machine, will be described as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. Winning mouth (hereinafter referred to as “first start opening”) 62, second starting winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “second start opening”) 63, third start winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “third start opening”) 67 , Center ornament 64, first grand prize opening 91, second major prize opening 92, operation opening 68, and general prize opening 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 are provided as start winning ports corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 63 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 63 includes a start winning detection device 75. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The third start port 67 includes a start winning detection device 77, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. The start winning detection device 77 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the third start port 67, and generates third start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering the ball.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 have the same function in that they correspond to the first game, but the number of prize balls for entering each ball is different. For example, the number of prize balls at the first start port 62 is set to “3”, whereas the number of prize balls at the third start port 67 is set to “7”. To realize a variety of playability. Since the first start port 62 is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the third start port 67, the third start port 67 has a structure in which a game ball does not enter unless the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. ing.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detecting device 73 for detecting the entering of a game ball. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the first game, and the second big winning opening 92 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the second game. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The second grand prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 stops in a predetermined manner. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at the upper left position of the out port 58. The second big prize opening 92 is a horizontal rectangular prize opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined manner. The second big winning opening 92 is provided at a position on the upper right of the out opening 58.

  An effect display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 52, and a first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides thereof. ing. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67, and the variation display is in a predetermined hit mode. When it is stopped, a jackpot as the first special game occurs. The 1st special symbol display device 70 is a display means comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st special symbol 192 is represented by ten types of numbers "0"-"9". The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 63, and the second special symbol 193 is displayed when the variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. 2 Bonus as a special game occurs. The second special symbol display device 71 is, for example, a display means composed of lamps in which “O” and “X” marks are alternately lit, and the second special symbol 193 has two types of “O” and “X”. It is represented by the mark.

  On the screen of the effect display device 60, a first area 194 corresponding to the first game and a second area 195 corresponding to the second game are set. The first area 194 displays the variation of the effect image including the first decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192, and the second region 195 includes the second decorative symbol 191 linked to the second special symbol 193. The variation of the effect image is displayed. The first region 194 and the second region 195 may be visually distinguished by applying a contrasting color to each background. The effect display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The first decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the first special symbol 192, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol 191 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the second special symbol 193, and corresponds to the second game. The effect display device 60 displays, as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191, for example, a plurality of columns of moving images of symbol variation that simulates a slot machine game in the central region of the screen. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 on the lower left side of the production display device 60 and the lower right side of the production display device 60 are used. When the second special symbol display device 71 is displayed in an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed in the effect display device. You may display on the liquid crystal display like 60.

  The operation port 68 is provided on the left side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory 65 at the third start port 67.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning holes 72, the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, the third starting port 67, the first large winning port 91, and the second large winning port 92, the winnings are received. A prize ball corresponding to the type of mouth is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the first start port 62 or the third start port 67, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the first decoration is displayed in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. The symbol 190 is variably displayed. When the game ball falls into the second starting port 63, the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 71, and the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed in a variable manner in the second region 195 of the effect display device 60. The The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, the first decorative symbol 190, and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to the display. When the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 at the time of stoppage are in a hit state, the game shifts to the first special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. The opening / closing operation is started. At this time, the first decorative symbol 190 simulating a game of a slot machine takes a display mode in which three symbols are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 at the time of the stop are in a hit state, the game shifts to a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the second big prize opening 92 The opening / closing operation is started. At this time, the second decorative symbol 191 simulating a game of a slot machine also takes a display mode in which the three symbols are matched.

  The first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 are temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. Opening and closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 15 times.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the probability game (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) or the reduction in the time required for the change (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) after the special game ends Is started). During probability change, a lottery with a higher win probability than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. The time reduction is continued until a predetermined end, for example, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 changes 100 times. During the time reduction, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a symbol called a normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60. When the normal symbol fluctuation display stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 expands for a predetermined time. In a normal state, the probability that a normal symbol stops in a winning manner is set to a low probability, but the probability varies with a high probability during a short time. For this reason, in the normal state, the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened is low, but the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened during the time reduction is high. Also, during the time saving, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the time for the ordinary electric accessory 65 to be in the open state is set to be relatively long. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 65 is difficult to be opened except during the time reduction, whereas the ordinary electric accessory 65 is easily opened during the time reduction, and the number of times and the opening time are increased. Therefore, the ease of entering the third start port 67 differs greatly depending on whether or not the time is short, and as a result, there is a large difference in the number of balls for winning in the start winning port depending on whether or not the time is short. Since the player can proceed with the game without reducing the number of balls during the time, it is possible to realize different game characteristics depending on whether the time is short.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. The center decoration 64 is provided with a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game on the lower left side and a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game on the lower right side, and the normal symbol variation A general-purpose holding lamp 22 corresponding to is provided on the left side. Each of the first special figure hold lamp 20 and the second special figure hold lamp 21 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in each of the first game and the second game according to the number of lights. To do. The number of hold of the winning or failing lottery value in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192, during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193, during the execution of the first special game, during the execution of the second special game This is the number of lottery results won in the first start port 62 during any one of them, and indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the second special figure holding lamp 21 is during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192, during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193, during execution of the first special game, during execution of the second special game. The number of lottery results won in the second starting port 63 during any one of them, and indicates the number of winning balls for which symbol variation has not yet been executed. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of four lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations according to the number of lights. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet been executed. In addition, a game effect lamp 90 is provided in the game area 52 and plays a role of production by blinking or the like. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, and the third starting port 67, in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 62, a second start port 63, a third start port 67, a first grand prize port 91, a second grand prize port 92, a general prize port 72, and an operation. The mouth 68, the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected. This enables transmission and reception of various control signals. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control apparatus 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared between a main board 102 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 104 that controls design effects and the like. The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball entering determination unit 110, a winning / failing lottery unit 112, a symbol determining unit 114, a table holding unit 115, a holding control unit 116, a main display control unit 118, a special game control unit 120, and a specific game execution. Means 122, opening / closing control means 124, and operating condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 63. If it is determined and the third start winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the third starting port 67. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The success / failure lottery means 112 includes a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, and an ordinary drawing lottery means 136. Whether or not the first lottery means 126 shifts to the first special game, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, when the game ball enters the first start port 62 or the third start port 67. In order to determine whether or not, a random number value is acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value. The second lottery means 128 uses a random number to determine whether or not to shift to the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the game ball enters the second start port 63. Is obtained as the second winning / failing lottery value. For example, the first and second success / failure lottery values are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The general drawing lottery means 136 acquires a general drawing lottery value when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. Each lottery value is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the success / failure lottery value or the usual lottery value is acquired and held only when the predetermined upper limit number of hold put on hold by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 hold a plurality of success / failure tables to be referred to in the success / failure determination. In the plurality of success / failure tables, the determination result of winning or losing is associated with the winning / losing lottery value, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to the success / failure table for determining the success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refer to the success / failure table having a higher probability than the normal probability at the time of probability change. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to any one of the plurality of winning / failing tables and determine whether or not the winning lottery value is a win. Each of the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 may hold a plurality of success / failure tables, or the plurality of success / failure tables may be shared by the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128. Also good. When each holds, the contents of the plurality of success / failure tables held by the first lottery means 126 and the plurality of success / failure tables held by the second lottery means 128 are the same. At the time of certainty change, both the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to a winning / failure table with a high probability of winning. The usual drawing lottery means 136 also holds a plurality of usual drawing lottery tables to be referred to when determining whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful. In the plurality of usual-game winning / no-going tables, the determination result of winning or losing and the usual drawing lottery value are associated with each other, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The ordinary drawing lottery means 136 refers to the ordinary figure success / failure table for the determination of success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refers to the ordinary / fairness success / failure table having a higher win probability than the normal probability at the time of shortage.

  The determination result by the first lottery means 126 is variably displayed in the form of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and is variably displayed in the form of the first decorative symbol 190 in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the second lottery means 128 is variably displayed in the form of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and is variably displayed in the form of the second decorative symbol 191 in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the general symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59.

  The symbol determining means 114 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, and the effect display device 60 according to the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 112. Moreover, the symbol determination means 114 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 by lottery. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. The symbol determination unit 114 refers to various tables held in the table holding unit 115 when selecting a special symbol or a stop symbol and a variation pattern of a normal symbol. Details of the table holding means 115 are shown in FIG. The table holding unit 115 includes a symbol range table holding unit 200 and a variation pattern holding unit 202. The symbol range table holding means 200 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a special symbol or a normal symbol stop symbol. A first symbol range table 204 is held as a table for determining the first special symbol 192, and a second symbol range table 206 is held as a table for determining the second special symbol 193. In addition, a normal figure range table 208 is held as a table for determining a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. The first symbol range table 204 defines the correspondence between the first special symbol 192 represented by the numbers “0” to “9” and the symbol determination lottery value. In the second symbol range table 206, the correspondence between the second special symbol 193 represented by the marks “◯” and “x” and the symbol determination lottery value is defined. Further, in the normal figure range table 208, for example, a correspondence relationship between a normal symbol represented by a mark composed of “red” and “green” LEDs and a normal symbol determination lottery value is defined. The table holding unit 115 holds a table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern holding unit 202. As a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192, the first variation table holding unit 210 holds the first variation pattern table 214, and as a table for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193. The second variation table holding unit 212 holds the second variation pattern table 216. The first variation pattern table 214 and the second variation pattern table 216 are preferably tables having different features of the variation pattern and features of association between the variation pattern and the variation pattern lottery value. Both may be tables having substantially the same characteristics. As a table for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59, a common symbol variation table holding unit 218 holds a regular symbol variation pattern table 220. Details of the first variation pattern table 214 and the second variation pattern table 216 will be described later.

  The symbol determining unit 114 includes a first symbol determining unit 138, a second symbol determining unit 140, and a universal symbol determining unit 142. The first symbol determination means 138 acquires a symbol determination lottery value for determining the first special symbol 192, refers to the first symbol range table 204, and determines whether the first lottery means 126 determines whether or not the symbol is determined. The stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined according to the above. Further, the first symbol determination means 138 refers to the first fluctuation pattern table 214 and selects any one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the result of the determination as to whether or not the lottery means 112 is determined. The second symbol determining means 140 obtains a symbol determination lottery value for determining the second special symbol 193, refers to the second symbol range table 206, and determines whether the second lottery means 128 is successful and the symbol determination lottery value. The stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined according to the above. Further, the second symbol determining means 140 refers to the second fluctuation pattern table 216 and selects any one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the result of the determination of whether or not the lottery means 112 determines. The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 send data indicating the determined stop symbol and variation pattern to the main display control means 118 and the effect determination means 132.

  The first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 store a plurality of types of variation patterns in which variation modes from the variation start to the stop when the special symbol is variably displayed are defined. Multiple types of variation patterns have various variation times. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the general symbol determining means 142 acquires a lottery random number for determining a normal symbol. Then, according to the lottery random number, the normal symbols to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 are selected from the normal symbol range table 208 and determined. Further, the normal pattern variation pattern, that is, the variation time, is determined with reference to the normal diagram variation pattern table 220 of the ordinary diagram variation table holding means 218. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a specific symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 expands the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 for a predetermined time.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. The first holding means 144 holds the first success / failure lottery value acquired by the first lottery means 126 as a holding ball. The second holding unit 146 holds the second winning / failing lottery value acquired by the second lottery unit 128 as a holding ball. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. The first and second success / failure lottery values and the usual drawing lottery values are accumulated until the respective holding numbers reach a predetermined upper limit. The upper limit of the number of holds is 4 for each. The number of first success / failure lottery values held by the first holding means 144 is represented by the number of lighting of the lamps in the first special figure hold lamp 20, and the number of the second success / failure lottery values held by the second holding means 146. The number is represented by the number of lamps lit in the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the number of common figure lottery values held by the general figure holding means 147 is represented by the number of lamps lit in the general figure holding lamp 22.

  The main display control means 118 includes a first special figure control means 148, a second special figure control means 150, a special figure adjustment means 152, and a universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the first special symbol 192, which is the result of the lottery by the first lottery means 126, as a variable display. The variation display at this time is performed according to the variation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means 138 referring to the first variation pattern table 214. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the second special symbol 193 that is the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 as a variable display. The variation display at this time is performed according to the variation pattern determined by the second symbol determining means 140 referring to the second variation pattern table 216. The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. By transmitting to the effect display control means 134, the variable display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and interlocking is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a normal symbol variation display. The fluctuation display at this time is performed according to the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the common figure fluctuation pattern table 220 by the usual figure determination means 142.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. The special figure adjusting means 152 includes the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 192 according to the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 and the second start port 63. The pattern 193 is selectively displayed in a variable manner. For example, when the first start port 62, the first start port 62, and the second start port 63 are entered in the order, the display is changed in the order of the first special symbol 192, the first special symbol 192, and the second special symbol 193. Is done. The special figure adjustment unit 152 monitors the hold control unit 116 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. Which special symbol is to be changed is determined in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls, that is, the hold order of the success / failure lottery values in the hold control means 116, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change visually. Thereby, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the game.

  It should be noted that the special figure adjusting means 152 in the modified example may alternately give priority to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. For example, when the winning / losing lottery value is held in only one of the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, only one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be continuously displayed in a variable manner. . However, when the success / failure lottery value is held in both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are alternately displayed in a variable manner. As described above, in the modified example, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are not variably displayed at the same time, so that the player can easily grasp each of the plurality of game characteristics individually. In addition, which special symbol should be changed is simply interchanged regardless of the order of entry of the game balls, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change sensuously. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a hit state, the special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The operating condition holding unit 176 includes a first operating condition holding unit 178 and a second operating condition holding unit 180. The first operating condition holding means 178 holds a first operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the first special game. The second operating condition holding means 180 holds a second operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the second special game. The first operation condition and the second operation condition are referred to by the special game control means 120, and the special game is executed when any one of the operation conditions is established.

  The special game control means 120 includes a first special game control means 154 and a second special game control means 156. The first special game control means 154 determines that the first operating condition is established when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined winning manner when the result of the winning / losing lottery by the first lottery means 126 is winning. The first special game is executed by opening the first grand prize opening 91. The second special game control means 156 determines that the second operation condition is satisfied when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined hit mode when the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 is a win. Then, the second special game is executed by opening the second grand prize opening 92. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is composed of one or a plurality of unit games with one opening / closing operation as a unit. Is done. The unit game is repeated up to 15 times, for example, and the first grand prize port 91 or the second big prize port 92 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the first special game according to the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determination means 138. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game according to a predetermined lottery value. The first special game control means 154 and the second special game control means 156 terminate the special game when the number of continuations of the unit game is exhausted.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game executing means 122 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state after the special game to the probable change state when the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determining means 138 is a hit mode. It is determined according to the type of symbol 192. That is, when the first special symbol 192 is a predetermined symbol, for example, “odd number”, it is determined that the gaming state after the special game is shifted to the probability changing state. In addition, the specific game execution unit 122 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state after the special game to the probable change state when the second special symbol 193 determined by the second symbol determining unit 140 is in a winning mode. Determined by lottery. That is, when the second special symbol 193 is “◯”, a predetermined lottery is executed, and the transition to the probability change is determined according to the lottery value. The result of the determination according to the lottery value may be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 60, for example, or may not be displayed. The probability variation state is continued until the next jackpot is generated in principle, and during that time, the probability of the hit determination by the success / failure lottery means 112 is maintained at a high value. In addition, the specific game executing means 122 sets the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 to the predetermined number of times, for example, 100 times after either the first special game or the second special game ends. The game state is shifted to the short time state until it reaches. In the short time state, the symbol determining means 114 selects a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. The general drawing lottery means 136 refers to a general drawing determination table having a higher probability of winning than the normal probability during a short time. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened with a high probability during a short time.

  The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second major prize winning port 92 at the third start opening 67. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the third start port 67. Further, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 80 or the special prize opening solenoid 81 during the special game to open the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92.

  The pattern storage unit 130 includes a first pattern storage unit 158 and a second pattern storage unit 160. The first pattern storage unit 158 and the second pattern storage unit 160 hold a plurality of variation pattern data as the variation pattern of the effect image including the decorative design.

  The effect determining unit 132 includes a first effect determining unit 162 and a second effect determining unit 164. The first effect determination unit 162 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol 190 in accordance with the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 as a result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 126. To decide. The first effect determination unit 162 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol 190 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine a variation pattern. The second effect determination means 164 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol 191 in accordance with the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 as a result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128. To decide. The second effect determination means 164 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol 191 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern.

  The stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 are formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates a shift to a special game. A combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “3”, the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 becomes “333”. When the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates that the game does not shift to the special game, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. However, if the determination result is that the game does not shift to a special game, and a variation pattern of a special symbol indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one such as “191” or “727” is selected. Select a combination that does not have the same pattern. The first effect determining unit 162 and the second effect determining unit 164 send information about the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 and the variation pattern of the effect image to the effect display control unit 134.

  The variation pattern of the effect image defines a variation display mode of the effect image, that is, an effect process from the start of change of the effect image to the stop of change. In the fluctuation pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. When the pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. For each variation pattern, a variation time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects the variation pattern of the effect image having the same variation time as that of the special symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168, a second effect control means 170, an effect adjustment means 172, and an area setting means 174. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first success / failure lottery by the first lottery means 126 in the first area 194 of the effect display device 60 as an effect image according to the selected variation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second success / failure lottery by the second lottery means 128 as an effect image in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60 according to the selected variation pattern data.

  The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 and the second area 195 on the screen of the effect display device 60. The first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set so as to be arranged in the same screen or overlapped. In the present embodiment, a single display device is illustrated as the effect display device 60. However, in the modified example, a plurality of display devices may be combined. In that case, the first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set as separate display devices. The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 closer to the first start opening 62 and the third start opening 67 than the second start opening 63 on the screen of the effect display device 60, and sets the second area 195 to the second start position 195. The position is set closer to the second start port 63 than the first start port 62 and the third start port 67. In the present embodiment, the first region 194 is provided on the left side in accordance with the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 provided on the left side and the second start port 63 provided on the right side. A second region 195 is provided on the right side. As a result, the first region 194 corresponds to the first start port 62 and the third start port 67, and the relationship between the second region 195 and the second start port 63 can be easily perceived by the player. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The effect adjusting means 172 regulates the progress of the other variable display while one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed. For example, when the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is started, the effect adjusting means 172 may wait for the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191 to start until the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped, The state may be continued until the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped while the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed. When the state where the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed is continued, for example, the variation state may be maintained by temporarily stopping the progress of a timer that measures the variation time of the second decorative symbol 191. The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18.

  As described above, the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected using the first variation pattern table 214 and the second variation pattern table 216. And the effect determination means 132 selects the effect image of the decoration design which has the variation pattern of the variation time equal to the variation time of the selected variation pattern. For example, as an effect using decorative symbols, a pattern that displays a normal missed symbol, a pattern that displays a missed symbol after reaching a big win if another symbol is aligned, or a jackpot symbol that is displayed via a reach status Select the pattern to be used. All of these are decorative design effect patterns having a variation time that matches the variation time of the special symbol. That is, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is selected in relation to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show examples of variation pattern tables held in the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 used for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 obtain a variation pattern lottery random number for determining a variation pattern based on the lottery results by the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128, respectively. The variation pattern lottery random number is acquired from a value range of “0” to “255”, for example. The random number at this time may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number or a software random number.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selection probability of the variation pattern having a long variation time is higher as the first variation pattern table 214 than when selected based on the second variation pattern table 216. The table specified in is held. In addition, as the second variation pattern table 216, a table defined so that the selection probability of a variation pattern having a short variation time is higher than that selected based on the first variation pattern table 214 is held. Here, the “long variation pattern” and the “short variation pattern” can be a difference in relative length. The “long variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a long variation sensuously, such as 30 seconds or more. In addition, the “short variation pattern” can be a length that the player feels as a short variation sensuously, for example, 3 seconds or less.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern table having a long variation time. In this long fluctuation pattern, for example, a fluctuation time of 30 seconds or more is selected with a selection probability of about 2/3. As described above, since the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol are selected so as to coincide with each other, it can be said that the long variation time is a variation pattern in which a reach effect is easily performed. In the example of FIG. 5, when the variation pattern lottery random value acquired by the first symbol determination means 138 is included in “192” to “255”, the pattern A having the variation time “180 seconds” is selected. As described above, while the first special symbol 192 varies, the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 does not stop. Therefore, at this time, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is continued for 180 seconds. For example, a so-called “super reach” in which the effect story displayed in the first region 194 changes two to three times can be displayed. Similarly, when the fluctuation pattern random value acquired by the first symbol determination means 138 is included in “128” to “191”, the pattern B having the fluctuation time “60 seconds” is selected. At this time, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is continued for 60 seconds. For example, a so-called “long reach” in which the effect story displayed in the first area 194 is long can be effect-displayed. Hereinafter, when the pattern C is selected, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is continued for 30 seconds, and so-called “normal reach” can be displayed. Further, when the pattern D is selected, the effect by the first decorative design 190 is continued for 10 seconds, and “normal fluctuation” without reach can be displayed. Furthermore, although the selection probability when using the first variation pattern table 214 shown in FIG. 5 is low, when the pattern E is selected, the effect by the first decorative design 190 ends in 3 seconds, “Change” can be displayed.

  As described above, the first variation pattern table 214 is a table on which a reach effect with a long variation time is easily performed. As a result, by allowing the player to select the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 as a start port for entering a game ball, it is possible to actively provide a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed. Further, when the fluctuation time is long, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed during that time, so that the player can enjoy a game in which the reach effect is frequently performed slowly and with a small investment amount. Furthermore, when the correspondence relationship between the start opening and the variation pattern table is not presented to the player, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a start opening that is likely to generate reach. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as an enjoyable gaming table where the reach frequently appears.

  On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a variation pattern table with a short variation time shown in FIG. 6 as another variation pattern table. As described above, since the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol are selected so as to coincide with each other, the short variation time efficiently determines whether or not to shift to the special game. It can be said that this is a variation pattern to be provided. In this case, it is easy to form a so-called “well turntable”. In this short fluctuation pattern, for example, a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is selected with a selection probability of about 2/3. In this example, when the variation pattern lottery random value acquired by the second symbol determination means 140 is included in “64” to “255”, the pattern E having the variation time “3 seconds” is selected. As described above, since the second decorative symbol 191 changes only while the second special symbol 193 is changing, the effect by the first decorative symbol 190 is finished in 3 seconds. A so-called “short-time fluctuation” can be effect-displayed. Similarly, when the variation pattern lottery random value acquired by the second symbol determining means 140 is included in “16” to “63”, the pattern D having the variation time of “10 seconds” is selected. At this time, the effect by the second decorative symbol 191 is continued for 10 seconds. A so-called “normal fluctuation” can be displayed. In addition, when the second variation pattern table 216 is used, the selection probability is low. However, when the pattern C, the pattern B, and the pattern A are selected, the effect by the second decorative symbol 191 is performed in each variation time.

  Thus, by allowing the player to select the second starting port 63 as a starting port for entering a game ball, it is possible to provide a game that can efficiently display the lottery result in a short time. In addition, when the correspondence relationship between the start port and the variation pattern table is not presented to the player, the player can enjoy a new game of searching for a start port for turning well. On the other hand, the amusement hall can appeal this gaming machine as a “base that often turns”.

  Thus, a long variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the first special symbol 192. On the other hand, a short variation time is easily selected as the variation time of the second special symbol 193. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a clear difference in the variation time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, and the gameability based on the first special symbol 192 and the gameability based on the second special symbol 193 are easy. Can be differentiated. For example, when a player selects a game based on the first special symbol 192 and plays a game, the time for one variation of the first special symbol 192 is long, and the player can advance the game slowly, and a small amount of money You can play for a long time depending on the amount of investment. In addition, when the player selects and plays a game based on the second special symbol 193, the one-time variation time of the second special symbol 193 is short, and the player efficiently obtains the lottery result for the transition to the special game. This makes it possible to play games with good tempo.

  Since the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment selects the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 from different variation pattern tables, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected. It is possible to easily produce a characteristic variation time related to each. For example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the first game mode in which the first special symbol 192 is changed with the aim of entering the first start port 62 or the third start port 67, and the second start port The player can select the second game form for changing the second special symbol 193 with the aim of entering the ball 63. In the case of the first game form, a long variation pattern is easily selected as the pattern of the first special symbol 192. That is, it becomes easy to select a long pattern as the symbol variation of the first decorative symbol 190. In this case, although the number of times displayed as a result of the first lottery based on the balls entering the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 is reduced, it is possible to provide a game that has a long variation time and frequently leads reach effects. On the contrary, in the case of the second game form, a short variation pattern is easily selected as the pattern of the second special symbol 193. That is, it is easy to select a short pattern as the pattern variation pattern of the second decorative pattern 191. As a result, it is possible to provide a game in which the result display of the second lottery based on the entrance of the second start port 63 is efficiently performed, although the frequency of reach performance is reduced.

  In this way, by varying the variation time using the first variation pattern table between the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, the variation rendering performance of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 can be improved. Not only the improvement but also the fluctuating performance of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 can be easily improved. In other words, when the first symbol determining unit 138 and the second symbol determining unit 140 select the variation pattern of the special symbol, the first variation symbol table 192 and the second special symbol 193 are referred to because different variation pattern tables are referred to. It is possible to select a variation time of a different tendency, and the player can present the first lottery result and the second lottery result in different patterns. As a result, the difference between the gameability based on the first special symbol 192 and the gameability based on the second special symbol 193 can be easily set.

  In addition, by using a variation pattern table with a long variation time, the number of special game lottery results displayed per unit time can be reduced. That is, the probability of occurrence of special games per unit time can be lowered. Conversely, by using a variation pattern table with a short variation time, the number of lottery result display times for special games per unit time can be increased. That is, the probability of occurrence of special games per unit time can be increased. As described above, the probability of occurrence of a special game can be easily adjusted by using the variation pattern table in which the variation times that are easily selected for the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are different.

  Note that the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are examples, and the distribution of the variation pattern lottery random numbers with respect to the length of the variation time and the variation time can be appropriately changed. Further, in the above example, when selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192, using the variation pattern table in which the long variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is easily selected, and when selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193, The example using the variation pattern table in which the short variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is easily selected has been described. However, the variation pattern table to be used is arbitrary. For the first special symbol 192, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 is easily selected, and for the second special symbol 193, the long variation pattern table shown in FIG. A variation pattern table in which the variation pattern can be easily selected may be used.

  Furthermore, the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 may hold a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics. Then, the variation pattern table may be appropriately selected according to the progress of the game. For example, the first variation table holding unit 210 holds the variation pattern table in which the long variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is easily selected and the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Then, when selecting the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol 190, in the normal game, the variation pattern table in which a long variation pattern is easily selected is referred to, and when the certain game is shifted to a certain variation time or short time, or holding control When the number of reserved balls managed by the means 116 becomes a predetermined number or more, for example, when the number of reserved balls becomes three or more, a variation pattern table in which a short variation pattern can be easily selected may be referred to. In this case, by using different variation pattern tables and changing the variation time clearly, a game in which a reach effect is frequently performed is provided in a normal game, and a result of a lottery is efficiently displayed in a specific game Can be provided. Thus, by appropriately selecting the variation pattern table to be used, different game forms corresponding to the gaming state can be easily formed. At this time, the second variation table holding unit 212 may hold, for example, a variation pattern table in which a standard variation time such as 10 seconds is frequently selected, or a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics. . In this case, selecting the first fluctuation table holding means 210 or the second fluctuation table holding means 212, that is, selecting the first starting port 62 (third starting port 67) or entering the second starting port 63. By doing so, the game can be developed into a different form.

  When the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212 hold a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics, the combination can be selected as appropriate. For example, a variation pattern table in which a standard variation time such as 10 seconds is frequently selected and a variation pattern table in which a long variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be easily selected can be held in one variation table holding unit. In this case, it is possible to form a game form in which a standard variation time is frequently selected during normal gaming, and a long variation pattern is selected more frequently during probability variation or shorter time. Similarly, a variation pattern table in which standard variation times are frequently selected and a variation pattern table in which short variation patterns as shown in FIG. 6 are easily selected can be held in one variation table holding unit. Also in this case, a characteristic game form can be formed. Note that even if the types of variation times included in the variation pattern table are the same, the selection probabilities may be different.

  Further, the probability of entering the first start port 62 for using the first variation pattern table and the probability of entering the second start port 63 for using the second variation pattern table are associated with the variation pattern table. May be changed. For example, a start opening that is easy to enter and a start opening that is harder to enter may be formed by adjusting a nail on the game board or using an ordinary electric accessory. Then, for example, a variation time table of 30 seconds can be frequently selected as the variation pattern table used for entering the starting port where it is easy to enter the ball. In addition, for example, a variation time of 3 seconds may be frequently selected as a variation pattern table used for entering a start opening that is difficult to enter. By making such settings, it is possible to easily configure a game in which the special symbol has a relatively long variation time and a game in which the special symbol has a relatively short variation time. In this case, the player can easily select a desired game form by selecting a starting port for entering the game ball.

  Thus, even in a ball ball game machine in which a plurality of game characteristics are fused, such as the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can play a game based on the first special symbol 192 and a game based on the second special symbol 193. Differences are easy to understand and prevent game confusion. In addition, by clearly dividing the variation pattern, it is possible to easily prevent the merged games from canceling their characteristics. For example, when the same variation pattern table is used for a game based on the first special symbol 192 and a game based on the second special symbol 193, the appearance tendency of the variation pattern is similar to each other. However, by using different variation pattern tables for each as in the present embodiment, it becomes possible to select clearly different variation patterns. Furthermore, since the game characteristics based on the first special symbol 192 and the game characteristics based on the second special symbol 193 can be clearly different from each other, each game can be clearly associated with the variation pattern. For example, when a player plays a game based on the first special symbol 192, it can be a clear game in which a long variation pattern is frequently selected. In addition, when a game based on the second special symbol 193 is performed, a clear game in which a short variation pattern is frequently selected can be obtained.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine. First, when a game ball wins the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, the third starting port 67, the general winning port 72, the first major winning port 91, the second major winning port 92, or the like, If the game passes through the operating port 68 (S10), and if it is not in a special game (N in S12), control processing of a normal game such as a winning lottery is executed (S14). If this is the case (Y of S12), the control process of the first special game or the second special game is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG. If the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 is won (Y in S50), and the holding in the first holding means 144 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S52), the special figure adjusting means 152 The order of winning to the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 is recorded (S54), and the first winning / no-win lottery value is stored in the first holding means 144 (S56). In S50, when there is no winning at the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 (N of S50), the processing of S52 to S56 is skipped. In S52, if the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 has been won but its hold exceeds the upper limit of the first hold means 144 (N in S52), the processes of S54 and S56 are skipped. Next, in the case where a winning is made to the second starting port 63 (Y in S58), and the holding in the second holding means 146 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S60), the special figure adjusting means 152 performs the second starting. The order of winning in the mouth 63 is recorded (S61), and the second winning lottery value is stored in the second holding means 146 (S62). If there is no winning at the second starting port 63 at S58 (N of S58), the processing of S60 to S62 is skipped. In S60, if the second starting port 63 has been won but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the second holding means 146 (N in S60), the processes of S61 and S62 are skipped. Next, when the game ball has passed to the operating port 68 (Y in S63), and the hold in the general figure holding means 147 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S64), the normal figure holding means 147 is normally shown. A lottery value is stored (S65). If there is no game ball passing through the operation port 68 in S63 (N in S63), the processes in S64 and S65 are skipped. If the game ball has passed through the operating port 68 in S64 but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the normal holding means 147 (N in S64), the process of S65 is skipped.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. When it is the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y of S66), the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 and the first decoration symbol 190 is processed (S67), and the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 is not reached (N in S66), the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is processed (S68). Whether the timing of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is the variable display timing is a prize to the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 recorded by the special diagram adjusting means 152. And in accordance with the winning order to the second starting port 63. Next, normal symbol variation display is processed (S69). Thus, only one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is selectively displayed in a variable manner, and only one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second special symbol 191 is selectively displayed in a variable manner. The

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process of S67, S68, and S69 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S67, S68, and S69 is basically in common, these will be described together in one flow. Hereinafter, as the process of S67, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is shown, and as the process of S68, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is shown, and as the process of S69 Indicates normal symbol display. If the lottery value is being held in the hold control means 116 (Y in S30), if the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S32), the success / failure lottery means 112 executes a success / failure determination process (S34). Variation display is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the determination result (S36). If the lottery value is not held in S30 (N in S30), the processing from S32 to S36 is skipped, and if the symbol variation is being displayed in S32 (Y in S32), S34 and S36. Processing is skipped. Subsequently, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S38), the symbol variation display is processed (S40), and when the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S42), the symbol variation being displayed is displayed. Is stopped (S44). When the symbol variation display is not started in S38 (N in S38), the processing from S40 to S44 is skipped. If the symbol display stop timing has not been reached in S42 (N in S42), the process of S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process of S34 in FIG. Since the determination processing regarding S67, S68, and S69 in FIG. 10 is basically the same, these will be described together in one flow. In the case of the determination process for S67, the first special symbol 192 is changed. The determination process for S68 is a process for changing the second special symbol 193. Further, the success / failure determination process regarding S69 is a process in the case of changing the normal symbol.

  When the success / failure determination process is started, the success / failure lottery means 112 reads the success / failure lottery value (random number) that is put on hold by the hold control means 116 (S100). For example, when the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first lottery means 126 reads the winning / not-lotting value from the first holding means 144. Then, the first lottery means 126 determines whether or not it is correct, and the determination result is acquired (S102). Subsequently, the symbol determination unit 114 acquires a stop symbol lottery value that is a random number acquired from a value range of 0 to 255, for example, based on the winning / not-lotting value (S104). When the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first symbol determination unit 138 refers to the first symbol range table 204 of the table holding unit 115 to determine the stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol lottery value (S106). . Furthermore, the symbol determination means 114 acquires a variation pattern lottery value that is a random number acquired from a value range of 0 to 255, for example, based on the winning / not-lotting value (S108). For example, when the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first symbol determination unit 138 refers to the first variation table holding unit 210 of the table holding unit 115. At this time, if there is only one type of variation pattern table held in the first variation table holding unit 210, the variation pattern table is selected (S110). Further, when a plurality of variation pattern tables having different characteristics are held in the first variation table holding means 210, the variation pattern table is selected based on the operating state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the like. For example, in the case of a normal game, a variation pattern table in which a standard variation time is frequently selected is selected. Further, when the probability is changing or the time is short, a variation pattern table in which a short variation time is frequently selected is selected. When the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is performed, the first variation pattern table 214 is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern lottery value is selected (S112). When the success / failure result, the stop symbol, and the variation pattern are determined for the first special symbol 192, the process proceeds to S36 in FIG. 10 to start the variation display. The same procedure is performed when processing related to S68 and processing related to S69 are performed.

  In this way, by using the dedicated variation pattern table for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is characteristic to the game based on the variation of the first special symbol and the game based on the variation of the second special symbol, respectively. Can be easily provided with a great playability. For example, the first game to which the first special symbol corresponds can be a game with a long variation pattern and a reach effect that is likely to occur. In addition, the second game to which the second special symbol corresponds can be a game with a short variation pattern and high display efficiency of the lottery result. In addition, a game based on the variation of the first special symbol and a game based on the variation of the second special symbol can be easily related. For example, when the first game related to the change in the first special symbol shifts to, for example, a probability change game or a short-time game, the second game may also shift to a probability change game or a short-time game. In such a case, as the second game, the second game is associated with the first game by selecting the second fluctuation pattern table that determines the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol according to the first game. It is possible to provide games with a lot of games and games with high rotation efficiency. The characteristics of the variation time of the variation pattern table held in the first variation table holding unit 210 or the second variation table holding unit 212, the selection probability of the variation time, the number of variation pattern tables held in one variation table holding unit, etc. Can be appropriately selected. By changing the variation pattern table held by the first variation table holding unit 210 and the second variation table holding unit 212, it is possible to easily increase the variation patterns of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, thereby contributing to the improvement of the gameability. it can.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S90), the control of the first special game is processed (S92), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (N of S90) Then, the control of the second special game is processed (S94). In this way, only one of the first special game and the second special game is selectively executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special game in S92 and the second special game in S94 in FIG. Since each special game in S92 and S94 basically has the same processing, these will be described together in one flow. First, if the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has not been opened (N in S70), the effect display control means 134 starts the effect process of the special game (S72), and the opening / closing control means 124 The first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened (S74). If the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 has been opened, S72 and S74 are skipped (Y in S70). When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 was opened (Y in S76), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76), the first When the number of balls entered into the grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has reached nine or more (Y in S78), the opening / closing control means 124 closes the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92. (S80). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning hole 92 has not reached nine or more (N in S78), S80 and later The process of S92 or S94 is terminated by skipping the process.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 in S80 (Y in S82), the effect display control means 134 ends the effect process of the special game. (S84), the special game control means 120 ends the special game (S86). If the number of rounds has not reached 15 (N in S82), 1 is added to the number of rounds and the flow of S92 or S94 is terminated (S90).

(Example 2)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 14 shows a basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The big winning opening 66 is provided in the lower part of the game area 52. The special winning opening 66 includes a winning detection device 78 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a special winning opening solenoid 80 for opening and closing the entrance. The big winning opening 66 is shared as a big winning opening corresponding to both the first game and the second game. The winning detection device 78 generates first big prize opening winning information during the first special game and second big winning opening winning information during the second special game as the winning information indicating the winning of the game ball. . The big winning opening 66 is provided at a position above the out opening 58. As described above, the single big prize opening 66 is configured to have the functions of the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 in the first embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. In addition, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

(Example 3)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in the positional relationship and size between the first area and the second area on the screen of the effect display device. Except for the screen of the effect display device, it basically has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 15 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. The area setting means 174 of the present embodiment sets the first area 194 and the second area 195 so that the second area 195 is smaller than the first area 194 on the screen of the effect display device 60. Further, in the second area 195 where the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed, the second decoration 195 is enlarged by increasing the size of the second area 195 when displaying an effect that is particularly noticeable to the player, such as so-called super reach. The pattern 191 is enlarged and displayed. In this way, the superiority or inferiority of the size of the display area with respect to the first area 194 and the second area 195 makes it easier for the player to visually distinguish them. In addition, at the timing when attention should be paid to the contents displayed in a small size, the player's attention can be easily obtained by enlarging the contents. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

Example 4
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the third embodiment.

  FIG. 16 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. The big prize opening 66 is provided as a big prize opening having the same shape and function at the same position as the big prize opening 66 in the second embodiment. As described above, the single big winning opening 66 has the functions of the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 in the third embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. In addition, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

(Example 5)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in which three starting openings are provided, in that two starting openings are provided. Except for the number of start ports, the configuration and functions are basically the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 17 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment. In the game area 52, a first start port 62 corresponding to the first game and a second start port 63 corresponding to the second game are provided. The second start port 63 of the present embodiment includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. Since the first start port 62 is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the second start port 63, the game ball does not enter the second start port 63 unless the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. The first start port 62 and the second start port 63 have different numbers of winning balls for entering the balls. For example, the number of prize balls in the first start port 62 is set to “3”, whereas the number of prize balls in the second start port 63 is set to “7”, so that the number of prize balls is different. To realize a variety of playability. As a result, the ball enters only the first start port 62 with a prize ball number of “3” except during the short time period, while the second start port 63 with a prize ball number of “7” also during the time period. Many game balls can enter. The player can proceed with the game in a short time with little loss of possession.

(Example 6)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the fifth embodiment.

  FIG. 18 shows a basic structure on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. The big prize opening 66 is provided as a big prize opening having the same shape and function at the same position as the big prize opening 66 in the second embodiment. As described above, the single big winning opening 66 has the functions of the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 in the fifth embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. In addition, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

(Example 7)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment in the positional relationship and size between the first area and the second area on the screen of the effect display device. Except for the screen of the effect display device, it basically has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the fifth embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the fifth embodiment.

  FIG. 19 shows a basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment. Similar to the area setting unit 174 of the third embodiment, the area setting unit 174 of the present embodiment includes the first area 194 and the first area 194 so that the second area 195 is smaller than the first area 194 on the screen of the effect display device 60. A second area 195 is set. Further, in the second area 195 where the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed, the second decoration 195 is enlarged by increasing the size of the second area 195 when displaying an effect that is particularly noticeable to the player, such as so-called super reach. The pattern 191 is enlarged and displayed. In this way, the superiority or inferiority of the size of the display area with respect to the first area 194 and the second area 195 makes it easier for the player to visually distinguish them. In addition, at the timing when attention should be paid to the contents displayed in a small size, the player's attention can be easily obtained by enlarging the contents. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

(Example 8)
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment in which two large winning openings are provided, in that one large winning opening is provided. Except for the number of winning prizes, it has basically the same configuration and functions as the pachinko gaming machine of the seventh embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the seventh embodiment.

  FIG. 20 shows a basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment. The big prize opening 66 is provided as a big prize opening having the same shape and function at the same position as the big prize opening 66 in the second embodiment. As described above, the single big winning opening 66 has the functions of the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 in the seventh embodiment. Thereby, the space on a game area can be used effectively. In addition, by using a common variable pitching device that continuously changes its state, it is possible to simplify the operation control of the special game, and to reduce the manufacturing cost.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there. Hereinafter, modifications will be described.

  In each Example, the example which used the display apparatus of a different form as the 1st special symbol display apparatus 70 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 71 was demonstrated, respectively. That is, an example in which a 7-segment LED display device is used as the first special symbol display device 70 and a device that displays two types of marks “O” and “X” as the second special symbol display device 71 has been described. In the modification, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, display devices having the same form may be used. For example, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, both may use a 7-segment LED display device, or as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, Both may be configured to use other types of display devices. Thereby, the 1st symbol range table and the 2nd symbol range table referred when determining the 1st special symbol 192 and the 2nd special symbol 193 can be made common to one symbol range table, and composition and processing are simplified. be able to. Further, if a 7-segment LED display device similar to the first special symbol display device 70 is used as the second special symbol display device 71, the transition to probability change, the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game are specially set. Even if the lottery is not executed, it can be determined according to the second special symbol 193, and the configuration and processing can be simplified.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the table holding means in FIG. It is an example of a table held in the fluctuation pattern holding means, and is a fluctuation pattern table in which a long fluctuation pattern is easily selected. It is an example of a table held in the fluctuation pattern holding means, and is a fluctuation pattern table in which a short fluctuation pattern is easily selected. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 7 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. 7 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process in S67, S68, and S69 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the success / failure determination process of S34 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the 1st special game of S92 in FIG. 12, and the 2nd special game of S94. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine in Example 8. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines, 50 game boards, 52 game areas, 60 performance display devices, 62 first start port, 63 second start port, 65 ordinary electric accessory, 66 big winning port, 67 third start port, 68 operating port , 70 1st special symbol display device, 71 2nd special symbol display device, 91 1st grand prize opening, 92 2nd grand prize opening, 100 game control device, 102 main board, 104 sub board, 112 unsuccessful lottery means, 114 Symbol determining means, 115 table holding means, 116 hold control means, 118 main display control means, 120 special game control means, 122 specific game execution means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means, 134 effect display control means, 144 First holding means, 146 Second holding means, 148 First special figure control means, 150 Second special figure control means, 152 Special figure adjusting hand 154, first special game control means, 156, second special game control means, 166, first big prize opening, 167, second big prize opening, 168 first production control means, 170 second production control means, 172 production adjustment means, 174 area setting means, 176 operating condition holding means, 178 first operating condition holding means, 180 second operating condition holding means, 190 first decorative symbol, 191 second decorative symbol, 192 first special symbol, 193 second special symbol , 194 first area, 195 second area, 210 first fluctuation table holding means, 212 second fluctuation table holding means, 214 first fluctuation pattern table, 216 second fluctuation pattern table.

Claims (4)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery triggered by a game ball entering the second start port;
A first special symbol display device in which the result of the first lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation;
A second special symbol display device in which the result of the second lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation;
A variation pattern in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when a first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device is selected from a plurality of patterns. Design determining means;
A variation pattern in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when a second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device is selected from a plurality of patterns. Design determining means;
As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the first symbol determination means, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times when the first special symbol is variably displayed and the result of the first lottery First fluctuation table holding means for holding a first fluctuation pattern table associated with
As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the second symbol determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the result of the second lottery A second fluctuation table holding means for holding a second fluctuation pattern table associated with
Main display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device and variably displaying the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device ;
A first variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player when the first lottery is successful;
A second variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and that can change the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player when the second lottery is a win;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
If it is per the first lottery, before Symbol first operating condition is formed upright, the first special game by changing the advantageous state for the player to accept state of the first variable ball entrance device First special game control means to execute;
If it is per second lottery, before Symbol second operating condition is formed upright, the second special game by changing the receiving state to advantageous state for the player of the second variable ball entrance device A second special game control means for executing,
At least one of the first variation table holding unit and the second variation table holding unit is defined as the first variation pattern table or the second variation pattern table so that the lottery result display frequency is increased. Hold the table,
The main display control means includes
First special symbol control means for controlling variation display of the first special symbol according to the variation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means;
Second special symbol control means for controlling the variation display of the second special symbol according to the variation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means;
Special drawing adjustment means for waiting for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery triggered by a game ball entering the second start port;
A first special symbol display device in which the result of the first lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation;
A second special symbol display device in which the result of the second lottery is displayed in the form of symbol variation;
A variation pattern in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when a first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device is selected from a plurality of patterns. Design determining means;
A variation pattern in which a variation mode from a variation start to a stop when a second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device is selected from a plurality of patterns. Design determining means;
As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the first symbol determination means, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times when the first special symbol is variably displayed and the result of the first lottery First fluctuation table holding means for holding a first fluctuation pattern table associated with
As a table to be referred to when the variation pattern is determined by the second symbol determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the result of the second lottery A second fluctuation table holding means for holding a second fluctuation pattern table associated with
Main display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device and variably displaying the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device ;
A variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player when one of the first lottery and the second lottery is winning. When,
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
When it is hit by the first drawing, before Symbol first operating condition is formed upright, executing the first special game by changing the advantageous state accepting state to the player of the variable ball entrance device First special game control means;
If it is per second lottery, before Symbol second operating condition is formed upright, performing a second special game by changing the advantageous state for the player to accept state of the variable ball entrance device A second special game control means,
At least one of the first variation table holding unit and the second variation table holding unit is defined as the first variation pattern table or the second variation pattern table so that the lottery result display frequency is increased. Hold the table,
The main display control means includes
First special symbol control means for controlling variation display of the first special symbol according to the variation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means;
Second special symbol control means for controlling the variation display of the second special symbol according to the variation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means;
Special drawing adjustment means for waiting for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: The first variation table holding means is defined such that a selection probability of a variation pattern having a long variation time is higher as the first variation pattern table than when selected based on the second variation pattern table. Hold the table,
The second variation table holding means is defined such that a selection probability of a variation pattern having a short variation time is higher as the second variation pattern table than when selected based on the first variation pattern table. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a table is held. The second variation table holding means associates, as the second variation pattern table, at least a standard variation pattern with a standard variation time, a short variation pattern with a short variation time, and the result of the second lottery, The ball game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a table determined so that a selection probability of the short variation pattern is higher than that of the first variation pattern table is retained. Machine.

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