JP4260861B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine including a variable display device capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of a variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result.

  Conventionally, in general, a variable display device provided in a ball game machine variably displays a symbol by a plurality of rows of variable display units, and the display result of each variable display unit becomes a predetermined jackpot symbol (specific display result). Occasionally a specific gaming state was generated. A bullet ball game machine equipped with such a variable display device has been proposed to notify a change in reach in advance (not necessarily a reach) (hereinafter referred to as reach notice). . In addition, the variable display device includes a plurality of reach variation modes, and each reach variation mode has a big hit for each of the reach variation modes (specific display result derivation rate), or a specific symbol (probability variation). In addition to the occurrence of a specific gaming state in the event of a big hit with a probability variation symbol that occurs, etc., there have been proposals that generate a special gaming state (such as probability variation control).

  However, in the conventional variable display device described above, only one type of reach notice is set even when the big hit reliability is set differently for each type of reach variation or the occurrence of a special gaming state is enabled. There wasn't. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to set a plurality of types of reach notices depending on the type of reach such as the level of jackpot reliability and the presence / absence of occurrence determination of a special gaming state. In this way, it is intended to provide a ball game machine that can increase the interest level of the reach notice and invite the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the solution means employed in claim 1 of the present invention is to variably display the identification information on the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device based on the control of the control means, and to display the plurality of variable displays. In a ball game machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result predetermined as a display result is derived in the unit,
The control means includes
Display result determination means for determining whether or not the display result is the specific display result before derivation in the variable display unit;
It has a reach variation mode selection table that stores a plurality of types of reach variation modes corresponding to the reach operation random number generated by the reach operation random number generation means, and a plurality of types when a specific condition for the reach operation is satisfied. Reach variation mode selection means for selecting any one of the variation modes from the reach variation mode;
Reach fluctuation control means for controlling fluctuation of the variable display section based on the fluctuation mode selected by the reach fluctuation mode selection means;
Reach notice selection based on the reach notice random number generated by the reach notice random number generating means and selecting whether or not the reach notice is to be performed and the reach notice notice mode when performing the reach notice from a plurality of types of reach notice notice modes. Means,
Reach change notice means for notifying that the reach change is made in advance based on the reach notice notice mode selected by the reach notice selecting means;
With
The reach variation mode selection table can be selected in either case when the display result determining means determines that the specific display result is used or when it is determined that the specific display result is not used. The reach variation mode of the type is stored, and at least one of when it is determined by the display result determination means that the specific display result is determined and when it is determined not to be the specific display result, The reach variation mode random number is assigned to the reach variation mode so that the selection rate differs between at least two types of reach variation modes, and the reach variation mode selection means stores the reach variation mode selection table. by the selection of fluctuation mode by using, in particular game state incidence between the at least two reach varying aspects To have a different,
The reach notice selection means is:
When the reach notice random number generated by the reach notice random number generating means corresponds to not performing the reach notice even when the display result judging means determines that the specific display result is obtained. While avoiding reach announcements,
Corresponding to the reach notice random number generated by the reach notice random number generating means performing the reach notice even when the display result judging means determines that the specific display result is not made and the specific condition is not satisfied. When it ’s what you want to do, you ’ll want to make a reach announcement,
Among the at least two types of reach variation modes, the first game mode in which the reach variation mode having a high specific game state occurrence rate is selected by the reach variation mode selection unit and the reach variation mode having a low specific game state rate are selected. Select a different type of advance notice notification mode for the second game mode to be played,
The display result determining means said is determined that not the specific display result by, when other than the specific display results Reach establishment is derived displayed, the identification information of the variable display unit to display results Reach established is derived displayed In the perspective relationship on the arrangement with the identification information that is the specific display result , the display result is derived after the first game mode has reached the identification information that is closer to the identification information that is the specific display result than the second game mode. It is easy to be derived and displayed on the variable display part displayed,
The reach change notice means is:
In one variable display based on the determination of the display result determining means, a notice information means for performing a notice in a reach notice notice mode corresponding to the second game mode;
In one variable display based on the determination by the display result determination means, the reach notice notification in the second game mode is used as the initial stage of the notice notification when the notice notification is performed in the reach notice notification mode corresponding to the first game mode. And an advanced notice notification means for performing a notice notice that is not performed in the reach notice notice mode corresponding to the second game mode after performing the notice notice in the same notice manner as the aspect,
When the advance notice is given by the advanced notice means, the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display sections than when the notice is given by the notice means, and after reach is established. When the display result other than the specific display result is derived and displayed, the specific display result in the perspective relationship on the array between the identification information of the variable display unit from which the display result is derived and displayed after the reach is established and the identification information as the specific display result The identification information close to the identification information becomes easy to be derived and displayed on the variable display part where the display result is derived and displayed after reach establishment,
Advance notice in the reach advance notice mode corresponding to the second game form by the advance notice means, advance notice in the advance notice form in the second game mode by the advanced advance notice means, Further, the advance notice not performed in the reach notice notice mode corresponding to the second game mode by the advanced notice notice means is performed by appearance of a character.

  In addition, the special variable display device 40 shown in FIG. 1 variably displays the identification information (special symbol) on the plurality of variable display units (special symbol display units 43 to 45), and the display result is a predetermined specific display result. It constitutes an example of the variable display device of the present invention that can generate a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when it becomes a (big hit symbol).

  Further, each of the random numbers 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 6 constitutes an example of the display result determining means of the present invention that determines the display result before the display result is derived by the variable display unit.

  Moreover, when the specific condition is satisfied by the random 6 shown in FIG. 6, an example of the reach variation mode selection unit of the present invention that selects any one of the variation modes from the plurality of types of reach variation modes (reach 1 to 3). Is configured.

8 and 9, the reach variation control means of the present invention that controls the variation of the variable display section based on the variation mode selected by the reach variation mode selection unit, and the specific condition is An example is formed with reach fluctuation control means for controlling the reach fluctuation mode of the variable display section when it is established.

  In addition, by the reach notice selection shown in FIG. 12, a book that informs in advance that the reach changes in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition (reach notice) and has a plurality of notice notice modes (reach notices 1 to 3). It constitutes an example of the reach change notice means of the invention.

  Further, when the display result determined by the display result determination means becomes a display result other than the specific display result and a part of the display result is in a specific state (when reach loss occurs) by the reach selection table shown in FIG. The relationship between the identification information of the variable display unit that does not constitute the specific state among the plurality of variable display units is far from at least the identification information that is the specific display result based on the perspective relationship in the arrangement with the identification information that is the specific display result. It constitutes an example of the display result classification means of the present invention that classifies into a relationship (± 1 symbol deviation) close to (other than ± 1 symbol deviation).

  In addition, when the probability change control shown in FIG. 16 (A) derives a special display result (a jackpot symbol of any one of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) among the specific display results, a special display result is derived. An example of the special game generating means of the present invention that generates a game state (probability change control) is configured.

  Moreover, the structure which set the reliability used as the said specific display result differently with respect to the said multiple types of reach fluctuation mode (reach 1-3) was illustrated by the reach selection table shown in FIG.

  In addition, the first game mode in which the reach variation mode (reach 3) with high reliability appears and the second game in which the reach variation mode (reach 1 and 2) with low reliability appear by the reach advance notice selection shown in FIG. A configuration in which the type of the notice notification mode is different from that of the mode is illustrated.

  In addition, a first game mode in which a reach variation mode (reach 3) having a high appearance rate in the case where the display result classification unit classifies in the closest relationship by the reach notice selection shown in FIG. 12, and the display result classification unit. Are classified into the second game mode (reach 1 and 2) in which a reach variation mode with a low appearance rate in the case of classifying into the closest relationship, and the type of the notice notification mode is different.

  Further, according to the reach notice selection shown in FIG. 18, the first game mode in which the display result classification means classifies into the closest relationship (± 1 symbol shift) and the second game in which the display result classification means classifies other than the closest relationship. A configuration in which the type of the notice notification mode is different from that of the mode is illustrated.

  Further, due to the fluctuation of the left symbol shown in FIG. 8 when there is a reach notice, the notice notice mode in the first game mode (reach notice 2-3) is the same as the notice notice mode in the second game mode (reach notice 1). An example of an advanced configuration is shown.

As described above, as is apparent from the above description, in claim 1 of the present invention, it can be determined whether or not the reach is highly reliable depending on the type of notice notification mode (reach notice). For this reason, it is possible to lead to interest improvement of Yu skills. In addition, since the reach type such as the reliability of the big hit is not known at the initial stage of the reach notice, the expectation for the reach notice can be improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the game board 1 of the ball and ball game machine (pachinko game machine in the drawing) according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding the shot hit ball is planted in a substantially circular shape on the surface of the game board 1, and a region partitioned by the guide rail 2 constitutes a game region 3. ing. A special variable display device 40 that enables variable display (hereinafter also referred to as variation) of identification information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in each of the special symbol display units 43 to 45 described later is provided in the approximate center of the game area 3. Is arranged. The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 40 will be described in detail later.

  Below the special variable display device 40, an ordinary variable winning ball device 4 having a starting function that allows the variation of special symbols is arranged. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 includes a pair of movable wing pieces 6a and 6b that are movable and controlled between a vertical (normal winning port) position and a tilt (enlarged winning port) position by a solenoid 5, and a so-called tulip-shaped accessory. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 is provided with a starting ball detector 7 for detecting a hit ball that has won a prize. Even when the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b are in the vertical (normal winning opening) position, it is possible to win the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4. Further, the variation of the special symbol based on the winning to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 is stored a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) except during the variation, and this is displayed by a special symbol memory display LED 53 described later. It has come to be.

  In addition, an ordinary variable display device 8 is disposed on the left side of the special variable display device 40. The normal variable display device 8 includes a ball passing port 9 at the upper end thereof, and is provided below the ball passing port 9 by detecting a passing ball by a passing ball detector 10 provided in the ball passing port 9. Variations in identification information (hereinafter referred to as normal symbols) on the normal symbol display 11 are allowed. The normal symbol display 11 controls the opening of the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 until a predetermined time elapses when the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol, which will be described later. When a probability fluctuation (a gaming state in which the jackpot determination probability is changed to a probability different from the normal time) occurs, the opening time is set to be long. Further, the variation of the normal symbol is stored a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) except during the variation, and this is displayed by the normal symbol storage display LED 12 provided in the normal variable display device 8. It has become. A ball passage port member 13 having the same outer shape as that of the normal variable display device 8 is disposed on the right side of the special variable display device 40. The ball passage port member 13 has a normal symbol storage display LED 12 disposed therein. The decoration LED 14 is provided at a portion corresponding to the position of the LED.

In addition, a special variable winning ball apparatus 15 attached to the game board 1 via a substantially arc-shaped attachment board 16 along the guide rail 2 is disposed below the game area 3. A special variable winning opening 17 is opened at the center of the special variable winning ball apparatus 15, and the special variable winning opening 17 is controlled to be opened and closed by the movement of an opening / closing plate 19 by a solenoid 18. The inside of the special variable winning award 17 is divided into two parts on the left and right sides, the left side of which is a specific area, and the right side is a normal area. The specific area is provided with a specific ball detector 20 that can reopen the open / close plate 19 by detecting a winning ball. In addition, a winning ball detector 21 is also provided in the normal area to detect winning balls. A decorative LED 22 is provided on the rear wall in the special variable prize winning opening 17. Also, below the special variable winning opening 17, a 7-segment type number display 23 that displays the number of open / close cycles of the open / close plate 19 associated with the occurrence of the specific gaming state, a winning ball detector 21 and a specific ball detector 20. And a 7-segment type number display 24 for displaying the number of winning balls detected by the above. Further, a winning opening 25 and a decoration LED 22 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the special variable winning opening 17 on the mounting board 16, and a winning opening 26 is provided on both left and right ends of the mounting board 16. A decoration LED 27 and an attacker lamp 28 are provided. A ball passage 30 whose front is covered with an arc-shaped covering member 29 is formed between the winning prize openings 25 and 26.

  Thus, the special variable winning ball apparatus 15 configured as described above operates as follows. That is, when the hit ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 4 and the starting ball detector 7 is turned on, the special variable display device 40 starts to change, and when a certain time elapses, for example, in order of left, right, and middle. When the special symbol is confirmed, and the combination of the confirmed symbols becomes the jackpot symbol (specific display result), the specific gaming state is entered. In this specific gaming state, the opening / closing plate 19 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated (opening cycle). The ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 is received while it is open. Then, when the hit ball received in the specific area and the specific ball detector 20 is turned ON, the above opening cycle is repeated again after the end of the opening cycle, and a continuation right is established each time the winning ball wins in the specific area. The opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times. Further, on the surface of the game board 1 including the game area 3, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill 32 incorporating a windmill lamp 31, an out port 33, a back ball prevention member 34, and the like are provided. Further, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game effect LED, a game effect lamp (not shown), and a speaker 35 (only reference numerals are shown in FIG. 4) for notifying that when a specific game state or a special symbol changes. .

In addition, the specific game state of the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls (1) to (5) or a combination of controls is executed.
(1) Continuous or intermittent for a predetermined time with respect to a variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that the hit ball cannot win or is difficult to win. (2) The first state that makes it easy to win a hit by intervening the detection of a hit in a specific winning or passing area, and the hitting cannot be won or difficult to win Control to change the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time with respect to the variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed to the second state (3) A predetermined number of prize balls are directly discharged regardless of the winning of the hit ball Control (4) Control to add a valuable number to a valuable storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) (5) A score is given to a ball game machine that can be played based on the fact that there is a score control.

Next, the configuration of the special variable display device 40 constituting the main part of the present embodiment will be described. The special variable display device 40 has a mounting board 41 attached to the surface of the game board 1, and the mounting board 41 has a drum cover having rectangular window openings opened at three places, left, middle and right. A member 42a is provided, and a transparent drum lens 42b that covers each window opening integrally from the rear is provided. Further, behind the drum lens 42b, rotary drums 43a, 44a, and 45a having special symbols drawn on the outer periphery are arranged to constitute left, middle, and right special symbol display portions 43 to 45, respectively. . The special symbol display units 43 to 45 stop and display the upper, middle, and lower three symbols, respectively. The rotation drums 43a, 44a, and 45a are controlled to rotate by drum motors 43b, 44b, and 45b (see FIG. 5), respectively, and drum sensors 43c, 44c, and 45c (see FIG. 5) to detect stop symbols. Is provided. Furthermore, a left drum lamp 43d, a middle drum lamp 44d, and a right drum lamp 45d (see FIG. 5) for illuminating and decorating special symbols are attached to the rotary drums 43a, 44a, and 45a, respectively. The drum lamps 43d, 44d, and 45d are connected to a drum lamp circuit 69, which will be described later, so that their blinking and lighting operations are controlled.

  Also, above the special symbol display portions 43 to 45, there are a winning opening 46, a seven-segment type decorative symbol display 47 that performs variable display of decorative symbols, a center lamp 48, and decorative LEDs 49 to 52. Is provided. On the other hand, below the special symbol display units 43 to 45, a special symbol storage display LED 53 for storing the undigested portion of the special variable display device 40 and a center lamp 54 are provided. Note that the maximum number of special variable display devices 40 that can store the undigested portion is four, and therefore, four special symbol storage display LEDs 53 are also provided.

  Next, the special symbols displayed by the rotary drums 43a, 44a, and 45a of the special symbol display units 43 to 45 will be described. Each symbol row (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) of the rotating drums 43a, 44a, 45a is composed of 15 types of symbols “1 to 15”, as shown in FIG. Random 2 (0 to 14) is provided corresponding to the middle and right symbols. As shown in FIG. 3, the jackpot symbol combination is a combination of left, middle and right symbols in the same symbol, and this combination is determined based on a random value of 3 (0 to 14). . In addition, symbols with a probability variation of any one of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” among the jackpot symbols will constitute a probability variation jackpot symbol so that a probability fluctuation (also called probability variation) occurs. It has become.

  The configuration of the gaming board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine including the special variable display device 40 has been described above, but these gaming devices are controlled by the game control circuit shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are circuit diagrams showing the game control circuit in a block configuration, which are controlled by the main and sub basic circuits 60a and 60b including the MPU, ROM, RAM, and input / output circuits. As shown in FIG. 4, the basic circuit 60 a detects detection signals from the start ball detector 7, the passing ball detector 10, the specific ball detector 20, and the winning ball detector 21 via the switch input circuit 61. And a chip select signal is applied from the address decoding circuit 62 to the basic circuit 60a. When the power is turned on, a reset signal is supplied from the initial reset circuit 63 to the basic circuit 60a, and a clock reset signal is supplied from the clock reset pulse circuit 64 to each of the basic circuits 60a and 60b.

On the other hand, the basic circuit 60a gives control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, the number indicator 23, the number indicator 24, the special symbol memory display LED 53, the decorative symbol indicator 47, the normal symbol indicator 11, the normal symbol memory indicator LED 12, and each ornament via the 7-segment LED / LED lamp circuit 65 Control signals are given to the LEDs 14, 22, 27, 49 to 52, and control signals are sent to the solenoids 5 and 18, the windmill lamp 31, the center lamps 48 and 54, and the attacker lamp 28 via the lamp / solenoid / information output circuit 66. Then, a sound signal is given to the speaker 35 via the sound circuit 67. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a drive signal is given from the basic circuit 60a to the drum motors 43b, 44b, and 45b via the sub basic circuit 60b and the motor drive circuit 68, and the sub basic circuit 60b and the drum lamp circuit 69 are supplied. A control signal is given to each of the drum lamps 43d, 44d, and 45d via. The stop symbol detection signals from the drum sensors 43c, 44c, and 45c are input to the basic circuits 60a and 60b via the sensor input circuit 70. A card reader input / output circuit 71 is connected to the basic circuit 60a, and a prize ball number signal, a prize ball number signal common, a hit signal, and a hit signal common are connected to the outside via the card reader input / output circuit 71. Input / output between them. The lamp / solenoid / information output circuit 66 outputs information such as jackpot information and effective start information and lamp control data to the outside. In addition, the above devices and circuits are supplied with electric power having various voltages from a power supply circuit 72 to which an AC power supply 72a and a fuse 72b are connected.

  Next, the special symbol changing operation by the special variable display device 40 will be described with reference to time charts and explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. First, the random number used for the changing operation of the special variable display device 40 will be described. In the special variable display device 40, eight kinds of random numbers as shown in FIG. 6 are used, and these random numbers are random numbers 1 (0 to 249) for jackpot determination, and all symbols other than the jackpot are displayed. Random 2 (0-14 for each left / middle / right symbol row), random 3 (0-14) for jackpot symbol arrangement, random 6 (0-19) for reach operation, Random 7 (0-14) for stop display (pause for reach notice), Random 8 (0 · 1), Random 9 (0-25), and Random 10 (0-2) for reach notice, It is composed of Random numbers 1, 3, and 7 to 10 are random numbers that are incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds, and random numbers 2 and 6 are incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds and interrupted. This is a random number that is varied by adding 1 to the remaining processing time. The “reach notice” in this embodiment is not premised on reaching, but is defined as notifying that it is likely to reach. In other words, there is a case where the reach is not reached even if the reach notice is made. Furthermore, the reach change notice means according to the present invention does not notify reach change with a probability of 100%, but includes a case where reach change is not made after reach notice.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the value extracted from random 1 is “3”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol and the arrangement are determined by random 3, and each special symbol display section of the special variable display device 40 is determined. Displayed at 43-45. On the other hand, when the value extracted from Random 1 is other than “3”, it is determined that the symbol is out, and the symbol based on the extracted value in Random 2 is regarded as a symbol that is out of symbol. To display. Further, when the value extracted at random 2 coincides with the big hit symbol by chance, 1 is added to the random 2 data for the middle symbol sequence to display it as an out symbol. When the probability changes (when the probability is high), the value of “3 · 7 · 79 · 103 · 107” in the random 1 is a random number for determining the big hit.

Further, the specific variation of the special symbol is as shown in the time charts of FIGS. Note that the variation of each of the left, middle and right symbol sequences is performed based on the pattern shown in FIG. The variation pattern A is a variation of acceleration → constant speed → deceleration, the variation pattern B is a constant variation of 20 mS per step, and the variation pattern C gradually decelerates from 20 mS → 24 mS → 26 mS per step. The fluctuation pattern D is a constant fluctuation of 28 mS, and the fluctuation pattern D is a constant fluctuation of 28 mS per step. First, in FIG. 8, when a hit ball is won in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 and the starting ball detector 7 (described as starting port winning in the figure) is turned on to derive a starting signal, the starting signal is obtained. Random numbers are extracted from random numbers 1 and 3 at the time of rising and stored. The extraction times of such random numbers 1 and 3 are the same even when the start memory is used. Thereafter, when a very short time (0.132 seconds) has elapsed since the start signal is derived, the stored random 1 value is read to determine whether or not it is hit, and at the same time, random 2 is extracted. At this time, if the loss is determined from the random 1 value, random 9 and 10 are extracted and stored. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined from the value of random 1, the stored random 3 is read and the random 8 · 10 is extracted and stored. Thereafter, after 0.134 to 0.150 seconds from the derivation of the start signal, random 6 is extracted when reaching reaches with the extraction of random 1 and 2. At this time, in the case of a loss, the stored random numbers 9 and 10 are read, while in the case of a big hit, the stored random numbers 8 and 10 are read. In addition, when the reach notice is made, random 7 is extracted at this time.

  After that, when 0.190 seconds elapses from the start signal derivation, the variation of the left symbol starts with the variation pattern A, and when 0.192 seconds elapses from the derivation of the start signal, the variation of the middle symbol starts with the variation pattern A ( In addition, when 0.194 seconds have elapsed since the start signal is derived, the variation of the right symbol is started with the variation pattern A. Then, for the left symbol without reach notice, when 6.300 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation, one symbol before the stop symbol is set and varied in the variation pattern B for 0.160 seconds. On the other hand, for the left symbol with reach notice, after the same change as without reach notice, the change is temporarily stopped for 0.480 seconds and again with change pattern B for 0.160 to 2.400 seconds (1 to 1). Fifteen symbols). That is, the reach notice change pattern is constituted by such a temporary stop and the subsequent change pattern B, and three kinds of reach notices 1 to 3 are set by the number of repetitions. When the stop is once (reach notice fluctuation pattern is 1), reach notice 1 is reached. When the stop is twice (reach notice fluctuation pattern is repeated twice), reach notice 2 is given, and once is stopped 3 times. In the case of (reach notice change pattern three times), reach notice 3 is given. However, in the variation pattern B of the reach notices 2 and 3, the variation is uniformly 0.800 seconds (for 5 symbols) except for the last round.

  For the right symbol, when there is no reach notice, when 6.460 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation, 5 symbols before the stop symbol are set and the variation pattern B is varied for 0.800 seconds. On the other hand, when there is a reach notice, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern A is adjusted between 7.100 and 15.100 seconds to switch to the fluctuation pattern B when the left symbol stops and change for 0.800 seconds. Let That is, the right symbol fluctuates in the variation pattern A while the left symbol fluctuates regardless of whether or not the reach notice is made, and fluctuates in the variation pattern B for 0.800 seconds after the left symbol is stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, for the middle symbol that is the final stop symbol, in the case other than the reach, when 7.260 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the symbol 5 symbol before the stop symbol is set to 0. The fluctuation pattern B is varied for 800 seconds. On the other hand, for the middle symbol in reach 1, after the variation in variation pattern A, five symbols in front of the symbol in reach are set and varied in variation pattern B for 0.800 seconds, and then 3. The fluctuation pattern D is varied for 584 to 6.720 seconds (for 16 to 30 symbols). In addition, for the middle symbol in reach 2, after the variation in variation pattern A, 5 symbols in front of the symbol in reach are set and varied in variation pattern B for 0.800 seconds. The variation pattern D is varied for 944 to 10.080 seconds (31 to 45 symbols). Further, for the middle symbol in reach 3, after the variation in variation pattern A, 5 symbols in front of the symbol in reach are set and varied in variation pattern B for 0.800 seconds, and then 3. The pattern is temporarily stopped by changing with the fluctuation pattern D for 360 seconds. Thereafter, after temporarily stopping for 0.300 seconds, the frame feed fluctuation is repeated in which the pattern change for 0.400 seconds and the temporary stop for 0.300 seconds are alternately repeated within a range of 5 to 18 times. Note that all of the above-mentioned changes in the middle symbols are without reach notice. When there is a reach notice, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern A is adjusted between 7.900 and 15.900 seconds regardless of the reach and the reach 1 to 3. As a result, the middle symbol fluctuates in the variation pattern A during the variation of the right symbol, and varies in the variation pattern B for 0.800 seconds after the right symbol is stopped, regardless of whether or not the reach notice is made.

In each of the left, middle and right symbol variations described above, when the probability variation (high probability), the variation time of variation pattern A is shortened to 2.160 seconds, 3.120 seconds, and 2.320 seconds, respectively. Is done. In the present embodiment, the state (reach 1 to 3) that may be a big hit at the stage where the symbols other than the final stop symbol (medium symbol) are determined is the reach state (variation), but this is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, the reach state may be a state in which all symbols change synchronously. Further, when the jackpot is determined by displaying the character symbol, the reach state may be determined according to the degree of change in the display mode of the character symbol.

  By the way, as shown in the reach selection table of FIG. 11, the selection of the above-described various reach 1 to 3 is performed at random 6 distributions for each “big hit”, “losing (± 1 symbol)”, and “losing (other than ± 1 symbol)”. Is set by. Specifically, in the case where the display result is a big hit and the case of ± 1 pattern shift loss, reach 1 is one of the random 6 extracted values of “18 · 19” (2 random numbers). The reach 2 is selected when the random 6 extraction value is any one of “12 to 17” (6 random numbers), and the reach 3 is the random 6 extraction value “0 to 11” (12 Selected at any time). Further, when the display result is a loss other than ± 1 design deviation, reach 1 is selected when the random 6 extraction value is any one of “10 to 19” (10 random numbers), and reach 2 is random. 6 is selected when the extracted value is “3-9” (7 random numbers), and reach 3 is selected when the random 6 extracted value is “0-2” (3 random numbers) Selected. Based on this, the big hit reliability of various reach 1-3 is 1.4%, 5.0%, and 13.1%, respectively, and reach 3 is set to the super reach with the highest big hit reliability. Further, as can be seen from the random 6 allocation rate to “losing (± 1 symbol)”, reach 3 is set to have the highest appearance rate as a losing reach of ± 1 symbol misalignment. That is, the reach 3 of the present embodiment is a super reach with the highest reliability, and a reach that is likely to cause a significant loss of ± 1 symbol shift.

  Next, the processing process of reach notice selection will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not the display result is a big hit (S1). If the loss is other than the big hit in S1, it is determined whether or not the next reach is executed, in other words, whether or not the display result is a reach loss (S2). If the reach is lost in S2, it is determined whether or not the reach notice is executed based on the random 10 extracted value (S3). Specifically, the reach notice is executed when the random number 10 is “1.2”, and the reach notice is not executed when the random number is “0”. If the random 10 becomes “0” in S3 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the reach 10 is “1 · 2” and the reach notice is executed in S3, it is determined whether or not the reach fluctuation is either reach 1 or 2 (S4). If the reach variation is reach 3 other than reach 1 or 2 in S4, the process proceeds to S9 described later. If the reach variation is either reach 1 or 2, reach notice 1 is executed (S5) and the process is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is made in S1, it is determined whether or not the reach notice is executed based on the random 8 extracted value (S6). If the random 8 is “0” in S6 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the random 8 becomes “1” in S6 and the reach notice is executed, it is determined whether or not the reach fluctuation is either reach 1 or 2 (S7). When the reach variation is either reach 1 or 2 in S7, the process proceeds to S5 and the reach notice 1 is executed. On the other hand, if the reach fluctuation is reach 3 other than reach 1 or 2 in S7, it is determined whether or not the reach notice 3 is selected based on the random 10 extracted value (S8). Specifically, the reach notice 3 is not selected when the random 10 is “0 · 1”, and the reach notice 3 is selected when the random 10 is “2”. If the random 10 is any one of “0 · 1” in S8 and the reach notice 3 is not selected, the reach notice 2 is executed (S9) and the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, if random 10 becomes “2” in S8 and the reach notice 3 is selected, the reach notice 3 is executed (S10) and the processing process is terminated.

Further, in the case of a loss other than reach in S2, it is determined whether or not a reach notice is to be executed based on the random 9 extracted value (S11). Specifically, the reach notice is executed when random 9 is “1”, and the reach notice is not executed when other than “1”. Random 9 at S11
If the reach notice is not to be executed except for “1”, the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the random 9 becomes “1” in S11 and the reach notice is executed, it is determined whether or not the reach notice 1 is selected based on the random 10 extracted value (S12). Specifically, the reach notice 1 is selected when the random 10 is “0 · 1”, and the reach notice 1 is not selected when the random 10 is “2”. When random 10 is any one of “0 · 1” and the reach notice 1 is selected in S12, the process proceeds to S5 and the reach notice 1 is executed. On the other hand, when the random 10 is “2” in S12 and the reach notice 1 is not selected, the process proceeds to S9 and the reach notice 2 is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the presence / absence and type of reach notice (reach notices 1 to 3) are determined based on the extracted values of random 8, 9, and 10, respectively. In such a determination, the types of various reach 1 to 3 are also factors that determine the type of reach notice. Specifically, by providing a step (S4, S7) for determining whether the reach is one of reach 1 or 2 or reach 3, the reach notice 1 is always required when the reach notice is given by reach 1 or 2. Is selected, and when reach notification is made at reach 3, one of reach notifications 2 and 3 is always selected. In other words, if you reach after reaching Reach Notice 1, Reach Notice 2 or 3 will appear, while Reach 1 or 2 that is likely to cause a loss other than ± 1 design deviation will appear. When reach is reached after that, reach 3 (super reach), which has high hit reliability and is likely to lose ± 1 symbol shift, always appears. For this reason, since it is known whether or not it is super reach according to the types of reach notices 1 to 3, the degree of interest in reach notice can be increased, and the player can get interested in the stage before reaching reach. I won't let you. In addition, when a reach notification of a highly reliable reach was made, the expectation for the big hit could be increased before reaching the reach, and a reach reach notice of a reach that would easily cause a misplacement of ± 1 symbols In some cases, the game is often jealous, so that the expectation for the big hit can be increased before reaching reach, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved. The reach notices 2 and 3 are an extension of the reach notice 1 as shown in the time chart of FIG. For this reason, at the initial stage of the reach notice, the reach type such as the level of reliability of the big hit and the presence / absence of the occurrence determination of the special game state is not known. Therefore, the player will not be discouraged when a reach notice of a reach with a low jackpot reliability is made, so the expectation for the reach notice can be improved, and further, the interest of the game can be improved. . In addition, in the reach notice selection shown in FIG. 12, when the reach notice 3 which is the final development type of the reach notice appears, the jackpot symbol is always derived. Increased confidence. Alternatively, the reach notice that is always a big hit may be provided, and the reach notice that is performed by the reach change other than that may be different from the reach notice that is always made by the big hit reach change.

Next, the operation after the end of the change of the special variable display device 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in the case where a combination of jackpot symbols is obtained as a result of the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), the jackpot determination is performed after 1.500 seconds from the stop of the middle symbol fluctuation. Then, after 6.000 seconds from the jackpot determination, the special variable winning opening 17 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for 29.500 seconds. The opening operation of the variable winning opening 17 is repeated. After that, when there is a special symbol start memory at the time when the opening operation of the special variable winning opening 17 is finished, as shown in FIG. 13B, the design is 10.90 seconds after the special variable winning opening 17 is closed. Variation starts. In this case, the stored random 1 value is read out and determined, and random 2 is extracted, after 10.132 seconds from the closing of the special variable winning opening 17. At this time, when the big hit is determined, the stored random 3 is read out. On the other hand, in the case where there is a start-up memory of a special symbol after the result of variation becomes a combination of symbols, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation of the middle symbol stops and 1.190 seconds elapses, Variations in the left, middle and right symbol sequences are started sequentially. In this case, the stored random 1 value is read and determined, and random 2 is extracted after 1.132 seconds from the stop of the middle symbol fluctuation. At this time, when the big hit is determined, the stored random 3 is read out.

  Next, the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 11 will be described. As shown in FIG. 14A, there are six types of normal symbols, “0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9”. One symbol (0. 768 seconds). Also, for these normal symbols, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), a random number 4 (3 to 13) for hit determination which is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds and every 0.002 seconds. Random 5 (0 to 5) for normal symbol display, which is incremented by 1 and incremented by 1 for the remaining interrupt processing time, is provided. Each random number of random 5 (0 to 5) is provided corresponding to each normal symbol of “0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9” as shown in FIG. Further, in the extraction of the random number from the random 4 (3 to 13), as shown in FIG. 14C, when the value of “3” is extracted and it is determined that it is a hit, the normal symbol display 11 is randomly selected. The winning symbol of “7” corresponding to “4” of 5 data is displayed and the normally variable winning ball apparatus 4 is opened for a predetermined time. On the other hand, if a value other than “3” is extracted at random 4 and it is determined that the value is out, random 5 data is extracted, and an out symbol corresponding to this value is displayed on the normal symbol display 11. If the value extracted by random 5 happens to be a symbol by chance even though it is determined that the random 4 is out of place, that is, if the random 5 data is “4”, “5” of the random 5 data. The symbol “9” corresponding to “9” is displayed on the normal symbol display 11. Further, the determination of the extracted data from the random 4 is when the hit probability is normal, and when the probability is high, the value extracted from the random 4 is determined to be hit with any value from “3 to 12”. On the other hand, it is determined that the value is other than “13”.

  Next, the normal symbol changing operation in the above normal symbol display 11 will be described based on the time charts of FIGS. 15 (B) to 15 (D) and FIG. 16 (B). First, in FIG. 16B, when the passing ball detector 10 (denoted as passing of a normal symbol gate in the figure) is turned ON, random 4 is extracted and stored at the same time. Thereafter, when a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) elapses after the passing ball detector 10 is turned ON, the stored random 4 is read and determined, and the random 5 is extracted. Then, the normal symbol fluctuates for 27.008 seconds after 0.004 seconds from the ON of the passing ball detector 10. Note that such a normal symbol variation time (27.008 seconds) is at a low probability, and at a high probability, the regular symbol variation time is shortened to 5.120 seconds.

  In addition, when there is a passing memory of the passing ball detector 10 after the normal symbol is lost in the above-described variation, as shown in FIG. 15B, the normal symbol is stored 1.002 seconds after the stop. Random 4 is read and determined, and random 5 is extracted. Then, the change of the normal symbol is started 1.004 seconds after the stop of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol wins at the low probability, as shown in FIG. 15C, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 (in the same figure, the normal variable winning opening and the Is opened for 0.500 seconds, and then the stored random 4 is read and judged and random 5 is extracted 0.002 seconds after the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 is closed. If there is a passing memory of the passing ball detector 10, the normal symbol variation is started again after 0.004 seconds from the closing of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 4. Also, when the normal symbol is a win at the time of high probability, as shown in FIG. 15D, the normal variable winning ball device 4 (in the same figure, the normal variable winning opening and the Is opened for 2.000 seconds, then closed for 4.000 seconds, and then the normal variable winning ball apparatus 4 is opened again for 2.000 seconds. And when there is a passing memory of the passing ball detector 10, the stored random 4 is read out and judged and the random 5 is extracted 0.002 seconds after the second ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 4 is closed. After that, the normal symbol starts to change again after 0.002 seconds.

  Next, the operation in which the probability of hitting the special symbol and the normal symbol fluctuates will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16A, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are displayed on the special symbol display portions 43 to 45 of the special variable display device 40 (described as a conditional device in the drawing). When a jackpot symbol having any probability variation symbol is derived, probability variation control is executed based on this. The specific control of the probability fluctuation is triggered by the end of the specific gaming state (actuation of the condition device) by the probability variation pattern, and then the probability is changed with a high probability. Then, when the next specific gaming state occurs, this is used as a trigger. Return the hit probability to the normal probability. Then, by repeating the variation of the hit probability again with the end and occurrence of such a specific gaming state as a trigger (in particular, not related to the end time and occurrence time but related to the occurrence or end of the specific gaming state) Probability control is performed twice. Further, in such a probability variation control, when a major hit is again made with a probability variation symbol during the probability variation, the probability variation control is newly performed twice after the major hit.

  As described above, the ball and ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a low jackpot reliability and is likely to cause a loss other than ± 1 symbol shift, and has a high hit reliability and a ± 1 symbol shift loss. Reach 3 (super reach) is set as reach fluctuation, reach 1 and 2 correspond to reach notice 1, and reach 3 corresponds to reach notice 2 and 3. For this reason, it can be determined whether or not it is a super reach according to the types of the reach notices 1 to 3, so that the degree of interest in various reach can be made different from the time when the reach notice is made, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. It has become. The reach notice 2 and 3 corresponding to the super reach is a development type of the reach notice 1. For this reason, since it is not known whether or not it is super reach at the initial stage of reach notice, the expectation for reach notice is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the player's expectation for the super reach is further enhanced by using the reach 3 that has a high hit reliability and is likely to lose the ± 1 symbol shift as a super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is possible to individually set a reach that has a high hit reliability or a reach that tends to cause a shift of ± 1 symbol shift as an individual super reach. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the types of losing reach are divided into two types of reach of ± 1 symbol misalignment and other reach, and the reach of ± 1 symbol misalignment is set as ugly loser reach, but this is limited to this. It is not a thing. The reach such as ± 2 pattern misalignment may be an unreasonable reach, or the lose reach may be divided into three or more types. In addition, in the embodiment, the reach that is likely to appear at the time of ± 1 symbol deviation is set as the ugly reach, but this ugly reach is further increased by making the reach that is difficult to appear at other than ± 1 symbol deviation. It is possible to emphasize the reach. On the other hand, a reach that is not harsh can be emphasized by setting it to be less likely to appear at the time of ± 1 symbol deviation and more likely to appear at other than ± 1 symbol deviation. Further, in the embodiment, the reach (reach 3) for sequentially stopping and displaying the three symbols is set to a reach that is likely to cause a serious loss, so that the other symbols (two symbols on the left and right) have already been determined as the reach symbols. However, this is not limited to this, but the reach that synchronizes and fluctuates the three symbols may be set as a reach that tends to cause a serious loss.

  In the above embodiment, the reach selection table shown in FIG. 11 is used in order to make reach 3 a super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to the random 6 distribution setting in the reach selection table. For example, by distributing lots of random numbers for loss evenly while distributing random numbers for big hits to reach 3, or by distributing random numbers for big hits equally while reaching random numbers for reach 3, It is also possible to set the degree high. Further, in the embodiment, reach 3 (super reach) is a reach that is likely to be lost (± 1 pattern deviation), while reach 1 or 2 is a reach that is unlikely to become a serious loss. It ’s okay to lose, and all other reach wo n’t be bad.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the type of the reach notice is different between the super reach and the other reach, and the reach notices 2 and 3 are configured as an extension of the reach notice 1, but this is limited to this configuration. Not what you want. Other configurations will be described below as second to fourth embodiments. First, the reach notice selection of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the display result is a big hit (S21). If the loss is not a big hit in S21, it is determined whether or not the next reach is executed, in other words, whether or not the display result is a reach loss (S22). When the reach is lost in S22, it is determined whether or not the reach notice is executed based on the random 10 extracted value (S23). Specifically, the reach notice is executed when the random number 10 is “1.2”, and the reach notice is not executed when the random number is “0”. If the random 10 becomes “0” in S23 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, when the random 10 is “1 · 2” and the reach notice is executed in S23, it is determined whether or not the reach of the display result is the probability variation reach (reach by probability variation symbol) (S24). When the probability change reach is S24, the process proceeds to S29, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the reach is other than the probability change reach (hereinafter referred to as normal reach), the reach notice 1 is executed (S25) and the processing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is made in S21, it is determined whether or not the reach notice is executed based on the random 8 extracted value (S26). If the random 8 is “0” in S26 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the random 8 becomes “1” and the reach notice is executed in S26, it is determined whether or not the reach of the display result is a probability change reach (S27). When it is normal reach in S27, the process proceeds to S25 and the reach notice 1 is executed. On the other hand, when the probability change reach is S27, it is determined whether or not the reach notice 3 is selected based on the random 10 extracted value (S28). Specifically, the reach notice 3 is not selected when the random 10 is “0 · 1”, and the reach notice 3 is selected when the random 10 is “2”. In S28, when the random 10 is either “0 · 1” and the reach notice 3 is not selected, the reach notice 2 is executed (S29), and the processing process is ended. On the other hand, when the random 10 becomes “2” in S28 and the reach notice 3 is selected, the reach notice 3 is executed (S30), and the processing process is ended.

  Further, in the case of a loss other than reach in S22, it is determined whether or not a reach notice is executed based on the random 9 extracted value (S31). Specifically, the reach notice is executed when random 9 is “1”, and the reach notice is not executed when other than “1”. If the random 9 is not “1” in S31 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the random 9 becomes “1” and the reach notice is executed in S31, it is determined whether or not the reach notice 1 is selected based on the random 10 extracted value (S32). Specifically, the reach notice 1 is selected when the random 10 is “0 · 1”, and the reach notice 1 is not selected when the random 10 is “2”. If the reach 10 is “0 · 1” and the reach notice 1 is selected in S32, the process proceeds to S25 and the reach notice 1 is executed. On the other hand, if the random 10 is “2” in S32 and the reach notice 1 is not selected, the process proceeds to S29 and the reach notice 2 is executed.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the presence / absence and type of reach notice (reach notices 1 to 3) are determined based on the extracted values of the random numbers 8, 9, and 10. In such a determination, whether or not the probability variation reach (special game state) is likely to occur is also a factor that determines the type of reach notice. Specifically, by providing a step (S24, S27) for determining whether or not the probability change reach is reached, the reach notice 1 is always selected when the reach notice is made with a normal reach other than the probability change reach. When a reach notice is made, either of the reach notices 2 and 3 is always selected. In other words, when a reach is made after the reach notice 1 is reached, a normal reach always appears, but when a reach is made after the reach notices 2 and 3, a probability change reach always appears. Yes. For this reason, it can be determined whether or not the probability reach is appropriate according to the types of the reach notices 1-3, so that the interest in the reach notice can be increased, and the player can get interested in the stage before reaching the reach. I won't let you. Further, when a reach notice of a reach that may cause a special gaming state is performed, the expectation of the special gaming state is added together with the big hit, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the reach notice selection of the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the display result is a big hit (S41). If the loss is other than the big hit in S41, it is determined whether or not the next reach is executed, in other words, whether or not the display result is a reach loss (S42). If the reach is lost in S42, it is determined whether or not the reach notice is executed based on the random 10 extracted value (S43). Specifically, the reach notice is executed when the random number 10 is “1.2”, and the reach notice is not executed when the random number is “0”. If the random 10 becomes “0” in S23 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the random 10 is “1 · 2” and the reach notice is executed in S43, it is determined whether or not the reach loss of the display result is ± 1 symbol shift (S44). If it is ± 1 symbol deviation in S44, the process proceeds to S48 described later. If it is not ± 1 symbol deviation, reach notice 1 is executed (S45) and the processing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is made in S41, it is determined whether or not the reach notice is executed based on the random 8 extracted value (S46). If the random 8 is “0” in S46 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process ends. On the other hand, if the random 8 becomes “1” in S46 and the reach notice is executed, the random 10 extracted value is determined (S47). When the random 10 is “2” in S47, the process proceeds to S45 and the reach notice 1 is executed. When the random 10 is “0” in S47, the reach notice 2 is executed (S48), and when the random 10 is “1”, the reach notice 3 is executed (S49), and the processing process is ended.

  Further, in the case of a loss other than reach in S42, it is determined whether or not a reach notice is to be executed based on the random 9 extracted value (S50). Specifically, the reach notice is executed when random 9 is “1”, and the reach notice is not executed when other than “1”. If the random 9 is not “1” in S50 and the reach notice is not executed, the processing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the random 9 becomes “1” in S50 and the reach notice is executed, it is determined whether or not the reach notice 1 is selected based on the random 10 extracted value (S51). Specifically, the reach notice 1 is selected when the random 10 is “0 · 1”, and the reach notice 1 is not selected when the random 10 is “2”. When the random notification 10 is selected as “0 · 1” and the reach notice 1 is selected in S51, the process proceeds to S45 and the reach notice 1 is executed. On the other hand, if the random 10 is “2” in S51 and the reach notice 1 is not selected, the process proceeds to S48 and the reach notice 2 is executed.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the presence / absence and type of reach notice (reach notices 1 to 3) are determined based on the random 8, 9, and 10 extracted values. Further, in such a determination, whether or not it is a reach loss of ± 1 symbol shift is also a factor that determines the type of reach notice. Specifically, by providing a step (S44) for determining whether or not a reach loss of ± 1 symbol shift, a reach notification 1 is always selected when a reach notification other than ± 1 symbol shift is made, Reach notice 2 is always selected when a reach notice is made with a reach of ± 1 design deviation. For this reason, depending on the type of reach notices 1 and 2, even if it is lost, it can be determined whether or not it will be a tremendous loss of ± 1 symbols, so the degree of interest in reach notice can be increased and reach is achieved. Even in the previous stage, players can get interested and never get bored. In addition, even if it becomes a loss, if a reach notice that leads to a serious loss such as ± 1 pattern deviation is made, it will be a serious loss even if it becomes a loss, so the expectation for big hits will be raised before reaching reach And by extension, can enhance the interest of the game. In S47 of FIG. 18, it is desirable to set the reach notice 2 to be easier to select than the reach notice 1. Further, only one type or a plurality of reach variation modes of the second embodiment and the third embodiment may be set.

  Next, symbol variation of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. There are two types of reach notices according to the fourth embodiment: reach notices 1 and 2. Further, the variation of the middle symbol as the final stop symbol is the same as the variation pattern shown in FIG. 9, and the description thereof will be omitted. First, in FIG. 19, when a hitting ball wins the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 4 and the starting ball detector 7 (described as starting port winning in the figure) is turned on to derive a starting signal, Random numbers are extracted from random numbers 1 and 3 at the time of rising and stored. The extraction times of such random numbers 1 and 3 are the same even when the start memory is used. Thereafter, when a very short time (0.132 seconds) has elapsed since the start signal is derived, the stored random 1 value is read to determine whether or not it is hit, and at the same time, random 2 is extracted. At this time, if the loss is determined from the random 1 value, random 9 and 10 are extracted and stored. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined from the value of random 1, the stored random 3 is read and the random 8 · 10 is extracted and stored. Thereafter, after 0.134 to 0.150 seconds from the derivation of the start signal, random 6 is extracted when reaching reaches with the extraction of random 1 and 2. At this time, in the case of a loss, the stored random numbers 9 and 10 are read, while in the case of a big hit, the stored random numbers 8 and 10 are read. In addition, when the reach notice is made, random 7 is extracted at this time.

  After that, when 0.190 seconds elapses from the start signal derivation, the variation of the left symbol starts with the variation pattern A, and when 0.192 seconds elapses from the derivation of the start signal, the variation of the middle symbol starts with the variation pattern A ( In addition, when 0.194 seconds have elapsed since the start signal is derived, the variation of the right symbol is started with the variation pattern A. Then, for the left symbol without reach notice, when 6.300 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation, one symbol before the stop symbol is set and varied in the variation pattern B for 0.160 seconds. On the other hand, for the left symbol with reach notice (reach notice 1-2), after performing the same change as when there was no reach notice, it is paused for 0.480 seconds and again with change pattern B from 0.160 2. Change for 400 seconds (1 to 15 symbols).

  For the right symbol, when there is no reach notice, when 6.460 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation, 5 symbols before the stop symbol are set and the variation pattern B is varied for 0.800 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of reach notice 1, after the same change as when no reach notice is made, the change pattern A is changed again for 0.160 to 2.400 seconds with the change pattern A, and then the 5 symbols before the stop symbol is set to 0. .Vary with fluctuation pattern B for 800 seconds. That is, in the reach notice 1, only the left symbol is temporarily stopped, and the right symbol fluctuates in the variation pattern A until the left symbol is finally stopped. Further, in the case of reach notice 2, when 6.300 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, one symbol before the stop symbol is set and the fluctuation pattern B is varied for 0.160 seconds. After that, it is temporarily stopped for 0.480 seconds and is changed again for 0.160 to 4.640 seconds (for 1 to 29 symbols) in the change pattern B. That is, in the reach notice 2, the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped simultaneously. As described above, the reach notices 1 and 2 may be set independently of each other as in the reach notices 1 and 2 of the fourth embodiment (the reach notice 2 is not an extension of the reach notice 1). In addition, as a form of the independent reach notice as described above, a total symbol variation reach or the like may be used. Note that the advanced reach notice refers to an aspect in which the player does not know which reach notice mode from the start of the reach notice until the middle of the notice. The reach notice means an aspect that allows the player to know which reach notice mode is used when the reach notice is started.

In the above-described embodiment, a reach notification is provided even when not reaching (so-called reach prediction), and a reach notification is not provided even when reaching (so-called “gase”), so that the reach before the reach can be reached. It is designed to improve the interest of reach notice by directing whether or not to become a player, but it is not limited to this configuration, but reach notice only when reaching It is good also as a structure to perform (notice reach with a probability of 100%). In addition, in the configuration with reach prediction or gusset, the reliability of the reach notice is not particularly limited, but when the reach notice reliability is set high, the expectation to reach becomes high, and when the reach notice is set low, the reach notice is given. Since it is made to appear frequently, it does not bore the player. In the above-described embodiment, a special symbol variation is used as the reach notice mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound output, lamp emission, or movement of the movable member may be used as the reach notice mode. Further, even when the symbol variation is set as the reach notice mode, it is not limited to the stop as in the embodiment, and the notice timing is not limited to the timing described in the embodiment. That is, it may be a change in fluctuation speed, expansion / contraction of a pattern, shape deformation, change in scenery color, appearance of a character, etc. The timing may also be, for example, at the start of fluctuation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special variable display device that changes the special symbol is configured by the rotating drum. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and CRT, LCD, LED, VFD, EL, plasma, etc. It is also possible to configure the display, roof type or belt type. Also, as a configuration of the ball game machine, the variation of the identification information on the variable display device is started in accordance with the detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector, and a specific gaming state occurs when the identification information becomes a predetermined display result. In this example, a ball game machine (this is commonly referred to as the first type) that opens the variable winning ball device is illustrated, but the invention is not limited to this, and it is accompanied by detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector. When the identification information on the variable display device starts to fluctuate, and the identification information reaches a predetermined display result, the right is generated, and in this state, the ball game machine in which the specific game state is generated when a hit ball is won in a specific area (This is commonly referred to as the third type). That is, a ball game machine equipped with a variable winning ball device that starts to change the identification information on the variable display device in accordance with the detection of the hit ball of the start ball detector and operates when the identification information has a predetermined display result. (For example, a general electric role that is commonly used) may be used. Further, the entire ball game machine is constituted by a display device such as an LCD display, that is, the ball ball game machine is displayed on the display in a pseudo manner with components such as “hit ball” and “variable winning ball device”. It is also possible to configure. In this case, the payout of prize balls may be substituted with points.

In the embodiment, the special game state is the probability variation control of the special symbol and the normal symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be the special game state. For example, time shortening control or probability variation control for special symbols or normal symbols, extension control of the opening period of the electric role (for example, normal variable winning ball device), start passage area for special symbols or normal symbols Expansion control (for example, control for changing the setting of a normal winning opening as a special symbol start winning opening), control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 in normal times to 15) Or, the pass rate improvement control to a predetermined area (for example, a control for improving the start winning rate by providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the start winning port and operating the hit ball restricting device) is set to a special game state. In addition, when the present invention is applied to the third type, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the special game state. Needless to say, the above-described game control can be combined into a special game state. In addition, the triggers for entering and exiting the special gaming state are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. That is, a random number, a game history (for example, time, reach number, number of times winning or passing through a predetermined winning opening, etc.), winning or passing to a specific area, sub-game (for example, janken etc. can be selected by the player himself) Any one of the four elements (including the above) may be set as an entry trigger or an end trigger. In the present embodiment, the condition for the reach operation (specific condition) is established when the big hit and when the left and right symbols are aligned at the time of the loss, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, reach operation with random numbers (when “7” out of “0-9” is extracted, etc.) and game history (when the start number of loses has continued 10 times, etc.) regardless of the display result The presence or absence of may be determined. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which a reach operation is performed with a big hit when the left, middle, and right symbols are aligned and a part when the symbols are not aligned as in this embodiment, a part when the loses occur Can be (1) to (5) shown below.
(1) When the symbols stop in the order of left, right, and middle, and the left and right symbols are the same symbol (including 5 and 8 hit lines)
(2) When the left design stops first and then the middle right design stops at the same time, and the middle right design is the same design (including 5 or 8 hit lines)
(3) When the reach operation is determined by random numbers (including the case where the finally stopped symbol does not match at all or the case where the reach is forcibly rewritten)
(4) When it becomes a specific losing pattern other than (1) and (2) (for example, a portion that is not aligned in the case of full rotation variation in 5 lines)
(5) When the reach history is determined in the game history (for example, when reach is not selected continuously for 10 rotations (design variation 10 times), the reach operation is forcibly performed at the next rotation (design variation))
In the above (1) to (5), any one of them may be set as a setting element or may be arbitrarily combined.

In addition, the reach variation mode in the present invention is not limited to those described in the embodiments (reach 1 to 3), but may be any as long as it is defined as follows.
“Reach fluctuation mode”: Fluctuation mode that can improve the expectation for the derivation (big hit) of the specific display result Specific reach fluctuation modes include the following (1) to (5).
(1) The pattern on the left and right stops in the same way as normal loss, and the variation time is long only for the middle symbol (including those that temporarily stop or change the direction of variation)
(2) A mode in which only the left symbol is confirmed, and the symbol rotates slowly (symbol variation) in the middle right symbol (3) A mode in which all symbols are synchronized (symbol variation) (in this case, only the left and right symbols are aligned) Or stop without stopping all the symbols)
(4) A mode in which high-speed rotation (symbol fluctuation) is performed for a long time and stops suddenly (in this case, including a mode in which only the left and right symbols are stopped or all symbols are stopped without being aligned)
(5) A mode in which the left and right symbols are temporarily stopped (for example, swings up and down in the stopped state), and when the big hit from that state (may be lost), all symbols are synchronously rotated. The present invention is not limited to those described in the embodiment (a state in which the left and right symbols are aligned), and may be any as long as the definition is as follows.
“Specific state”: When there are three or more variable display portions, there is a possibility that a specific display result is obtained by identification information of at least two variable display portions. When there are two variable display portions, 1 The states that may result in specific display results excluding the identification information of the two variable display portions Specific specific states include (1) to (5) shown below.
(1) Left / right / middle stop order in which the left and right symbols are the same symbol (2) The middle symbol is rotated at the same time (symbol variation) after the left symbol first stops and then the middle right symbol (3) When “7 ・ 7” is a big hit in 2 designs, “7” stops on either side (4) When the number of display units is 4 or more, at least 2 A state in which the symbols on the display unit are the same (5) When the number of display units is three or more, the symbols on at least two display units are not the same, but a state that can constitute part of the jackpot symbol (the almighty symbol and Any design).

The identification information that is the specific display result in the present invention is, for example, “7, 7, 7” in the stop order of left, middle, and right.・ If A is a big hit, it will be “A” on the right. In addition to the random number extraction as in the embodiment, the predetermined condition for determining the presence / absence of the reach notice is the game history (for example, the reach notice when the reach count, the start count, the winning or passing count reaches a predetermined value). Etc.). Also, the type of reach notice is not limited to that described in the embodiment. For example, reach 3 (super reach), reach reach, super reach reach other than belief reach (normal reach), reach 1-2 (normal reach), probability reach reach, normal reach normal reach, reach types that can be subdivided into 4 types Reach notices may be set differently for each. Such reach type subdivision can be set in various ways by arbitrarily combining factors such as the big hit reliability, the unreasonableness at the time of reach loss, and the occurrence of a special gaming state. Also, a plurality of reach notices may be set, and each reach notice may be individually developed. For example, for each of the reach notices 1 and 2, independent reach notices 1 'and 2' are provided as individual development types. It is good also as composition to do. Needless to say, the structure of the reach notice described above can be applied to the jackpot notice.

In addition, there are the following as inventions that can be grasped from the embodiment described above.
(1) When the notice notification mode in the second game mode is developed to the notice mode in the first game mode, the specific display result is always derived to the variable display unit. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's confidence in reaching the reach notice.
(2) A variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information on a plurality of variable display units and can generate a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is a predetermined specific display result. In the ball game machine, the display result determining means for determining the display result before deriving the display result to the variable display unit, and, when a specific condition is satisfied, any one of a plurality of types of reach variation modes A reach variation mode selecting unit for selecting a mode, a reach variation control unit for controlling the variation of the variable display unit based on the variation mode selected by the reach variation mode selecting unit, and a reach variation according to establishment of a predetermined condition The reach change notice means having a plurality of kinds of notice notice forms and the display result determined by the display result determination means are other than the specific display result. And when a part of the display result is in a specific state, the identification information of the variable display unit that does not constitute the specific state among the plurality of variable display units in the array with the identification information that is the specific display result Display result classification means for classifying the identification information that is at least a specific display result based on the relationship into a distant relationship and a close relationship, and the reliability that is the specific display result for the plurality of types of reach variation modes A first game mode in which a reach variation mode with a high appearance rate appears in a case where the degrees are set differently, the reliability is high, and the display result classification means classifies the closest relationship, and the display result is low in reliability In the second game mode in which a reach variation mode having a low appearance rate in the case where the classification means classifies the closest relationship, the type of the notice notification mode is different. With this configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the reach (super reach) is highly reliable and is likely to cause a serious loss such as ± 1 symbol shift according to the type of the notice notification mode (reach notice). For this reason, it is possible to vary the degree of interest in various types of reach from the time when the reach notice is given, and as a result, it is possible to invite an improvement in the interest of the game. In addition, the player's expectation for super reach can be further enhanced.

It is a front view which shows the game board in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a list figure which shows the kind of special symbol of left, middle, and right. It is a table | surface figure which shows the jackpot combination of a special symbol. It is a part of block diagram which shows the control circuit which controls game operation | movement. It is a part of block diagram which shows the control circuit which controls game operation | movement. It is a table | surface figure of the various random numbers used for a special symbol. It is a simple flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement which determines the hitting of the special symbol by the selected random number. It is a time chart which shows the fluctuation | variation operation | movement of each symbol of left and right. It is a time chart which shows the fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a middle symbol. It is a table | surface figure which shows the fluctuation pattern of a symbol. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random 6 allocated to every reach with respect to various reach. It is a flowchart which shows the processing process of reach notice selection. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the opening operation of the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the specific gaming state, and FIG. 2B shows the case where the special symbol memory display LED has a memory after the specific gaming state ends. FIG. 6C is a time chart showing the fluctuation operation of the special symbol when the special symbol memory display LED has a memory after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of ordinary symbols, (B) is a list of various random numbers used for ordinary symbols, and (C) is a diagram depending on the selected random number. It is a simple flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement which determines the hit / miss of a normal symbol. (A) is a list chart showing the relationship between the normal symbol and random 5, and (B) is an operation in which the normal symbol starts changing again after stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol when there is a passing memory. FIG. 4C is a time chart showing the opening operation of the normally variable winning ball apparatus when the normal symbol is hit when the probability is low, and FIG. 4D is the normal time when the probability is high. It is a time chart which shows the opening | release operation | movement of the normal variable winning ball apparatus accompanying the symbol winning. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the operation of probability variation control associated with the big hit in the probability variation symbol, and FIG. 4B is a time showing the variation operation of the normal symbol associated with the detection of the hitting ball by the passing ball detector. It is a chart. It is a flowchart which shows the processing process of the reach notice selection in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing process of the reach notice selection in 3rd embodiment. It is a time chart which shows the pattern fluctuation | variation of the reach notice in 4th embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 3 Game area 4 Normal variable winning ball apparatus 7 Starting ball detector 8 Normal variable display apparatus 10 Passing ball detector 11 Normal symbol display 12 Normal symbol memory display LED
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 Special variable winning ball apparatus 19 Opening / closing board 20 Specific ball detector 21 Winning ball detector 23 Count display 24 Count display 40 Special variable display apparatus (variable display apparatus)
43-45 Special symbol display 47 Decorative symbol display 53 Special symbol memory display LED
60a / 60b Basic circuit (reach fluctuation control means)

Claims (1)

Based on the control of the control means, the identification information is variably displayed on the plurality of variable display portions of the variable display device, and the player is advantageous when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result on the plurality of variable display portions. In a ball game machine that can generate a specific gaming state,
The control means includes
Display result determination means for determining whether or not the display result is the specific display result before derivation in the variable display unit;
It has a reach variation mode selection table that stores a plurality of types of reach variation modes corresponding to the reach operation random number generated by the reach operation random number generation means, and a plurality of types when a specific condition for the reach operation is satisfied. Reach variation mode selection means for selecting any one of the variation modes from the reach variation mode;
Reach fluctuation control means for controlling fluctuation of the variable display section based on the fluctuation mode selected by the reach fluctuation mode selection means;
Reach notice selection based on the reach notice random number generated by the reach notice random number generating means and selecting whether or not the reach notice is to be performed and the reach notice notice mode when performing the reach notice from a plurality of types of reach notice notice modes. Means,
Reach change notice means for notifying that the reach change is made in advance based on the reach notice notice mode selected by the reach notice selecting means;
With
The reach variation mode selection table can be selected in either case when the display result determining means determines that the specific display result is used or when it is determined that the specific display result is not used. The reach variation mode of the type is stored, and at least one of when it is determined by the display result determination means that the specific display result is determined and when it is determined not to be the specific display result, The reach variation mode random number is assigned to the reach variation mode so that the selection rate differs between at least two types of reach variation modes, and the reach variation mode selection means stores the reach variation mode selection table. by the selection of fluctuation mode by using, in particular game state incidence between the at least two reach varying aspects To have a different,
The reach notice selection means is:
When the reach notice random number generated by the reach notice random number generating means corresponds to not performing the reach notice even when the display result judging means determines that the specific display result is obtained. While avoiding reach announcements,
Corresponding to the reach notice random number generated by the reach notice random number generating means performing the reach notice even when the display result judging means determines that the specific display result is not made and the specific condition is not satisfied. When it ’s what you want to do, you ’ll want to make a reach announcement,
Among the at least two types of reach variation modes, the first game mode in which the reach variation mode having a high specific game state occurrence rate is selected by the reach variation mode selection unit and the reach variation mode having a low specific game state rate are selected. Select a different type of advance notice notification mode for the second game mode to be played,
The display result determining means said is determined that not the specific display result by, when other than the specific display results Reach establishment is derived displayed, the identification information of the variable display unit to display results Reach established is derived displayed In the perspective relationship on the arrangement with the identification information that is the specific display result , the display result is derived after the first game mode has reached the identification information that is closer to the identification information that is the specific display result than the second game mode. It is easy to be derived and displayed on the variable display part displayed,
The reach change notice means is:
In one variable display based on the determination of the display result determining means, a notice information means for performing a notice in a reach notice notice mode corresponding to the second game mode;
In one variable display based on the determination by the display result determination means, the reach notice notification in the second game mode is used as the initial stage of the notice notification when the notice notification is performed in the reach notice notification mode corresponding to the first game mode. And an advanced notice notification means for performing a notice notice that is not performed in the reach notice notice mode corresponding to the second game mode after performing the notice notice in the same notice manner as the aspect,
When the advance notice is given by the advanced notice means, the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display sections than when the notice is given by the notice means, and after reach is established. When the display result other than the specific display result is derived and displayed, the specific display result in the perspective relationship on the array between the identification information of the variable display unit from which the display result is derived and displayed after the reach is established and the identification information as the specific display result The identification information close to the identification information becomes easy to be derived and displayed on the variable display part where the display result is derived and displayed after reach establishment,
Advance notice in the reach advance notice mode corresponding to the second game form by the advance notice means, advance notice in the advance notice form in the second game mode by the advanced advance notice means, The bullet ball game machine is characterized in that the advance notice notification that is not performed in the reach notice notice mode corresponding to the second game mode by the advanced notice means is performed by the appearance of a character.

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