JP4295447B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

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【０１２１】
上記表１中の単独演出パターンに係る演出はいずれも１回の変動表示の間に終了することとなっている。ただし、各単独演出パターンに係る演出に要する時間は必ずしも同一ではない。したがって、その時間の差異は、１回の変動表示を延長又は短縮することで調整される。
（３−２）連続演出パターンテーブル
連続演出パターンテーブル72には、下記の表２に示すように、２回の変動表示を要する連続変動パターンが４通り、３回の変動表示を要する連続変動パターンが４通り及び４回の変動表示を要する連続変動パターンが２通り記憶されている。
【０１２２】
【表２】

【０１２３】
上記表２に示すように、各連続演出パターンはその連続演出開始当初の変動表示回数に応じた数の演出単位から構成される。また、各演出単位には、「当たり」の場合に対応する当たり演出単位及び「ハズレ」の場合に対応するハズレ演出単位が用意されている。ただし、後述するように連続演出は「ハズレ」の場合からのみ開始されるので、各連続演出パターンの１番目の演出単位には当たり演出単位は存在しない。
【０１２４】
各連続演出パターンは、それぞれ異なったストーリーに基づくものである。そのストーリーの具体的な内容は詳述しないが、各演出単位におけるストーリーの傾向はおおむね以下のようになっている。
（３−２−１）連続演出パターン１
(1-1B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。ストーリーの発端部分が提示される。(1-2A)又は(1-2B)若しくは(1-2C)へ続く。
【０１２５】
(1-2A)：当たり図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(1-1B)の発端部分に続いて、成功裡に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
(1-2B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(1-1B)の発端部分に続いて、失敗に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
【０１２６】
(1-2C)：連続演出が延長された場合のみ、ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(1-1B)の発端部分に続いて、延長に係る演出単位への橋渡しとなるような内容が提示される。
なお、連続演出パターン２、３及び４についてもおおむね上記と同様である。
すなわち、連続演出パターン１から４までについては、可能なストーリー展開はそれぞれ３通り存在することとなっている。
【０１２７】
（３−２−２）連続演出パターン５
(5-1B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。ストーリーの発端部分が提示される。(5-2A)又は(5-2B)へ続く。
(5-2A)：当たり図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(5-1B)の発端部分に続いて、成功裡に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
【０１２８】
(5-2B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(5-1B)の発端部分に続いて、これを展開させるような内容が提示される。(5-3A)又は(5-3B)若しくは(5-3C)へ続く。
(5-3A)：当たり図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(5-2B)の展開に続いて、成功裡に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
【０１２９】
(5-3B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(5-2B)の展開に続いて、失敗に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
(5-3C)：連続演出が延長された場合のみ、ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(5-2B)の発端部分に続いて、延長に係る演出単位への橋渡しとなるような内容が提示される。
【０１３０】
なお、連続演出パターン６、７及び８についてもおおむね上記と同様である。
すなわち、連続演出パターン５から８までについては、可能なストーリー展開はそれぞれ４通り存在することとなっている。
（３−２−３）連続演出パターン９
(9-1B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。ストーリーの発端部分が提示される。(9-2A)又は(9-2B)へ続く。
【０１３１】
(9-2A)：当たり図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-1B)の発端部分に続いて、成功裡に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
(9-2B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-1B)の発端部分に続いて、これを展開させるような内容が提示される。(9-3A)又は(9-3B)へ続く。
【０１３２】
(9-3A)：当たり図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-2B)の展開に続いて、成功裡に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
(9-3B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-2B)の発端部分に続いて、これをさらに展開させるような内容が提示される。(9-4A)又は(9-4B)若しくは(9-4C)へ続く。
【０１３３】
(9-4A)：当たり図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-3B)の展開に続いて、成功裡に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
(9-4B)：ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-3B)の展開に続いて、失敗に終わる結末が提示される。本演出単位で連続演出は終了する。
(9-4C)：連続演出が延長された場合のみ、ハズレ図柄が変動表示されるのに伴い表示される。(9-3B)の発端部分に続いて、延長に係る演出単位への橋渡しとなるような内容が提示される。
【０１３４】
なお、連続演出パターン１０についてもおおむね上記と同様である。
すなわち、連続演出パターン９及び１０については、可能なストーリー展開はそれぞれ５通り存在することとなっている。
（３−３）延長演出パターンテーブル
延長演出パターンテーブル73には、下記の表３に示すように、４通りの延長演出パターンが記憶されている。連続演出の延長が行われた場合、この４通りのうちから１の連続演出パターンが選択されることになる。
【０１３５】
【表３】

【０１３６】
上記表３に示すように、各連続演出パターンは「継続１」、「継続２」及び「最終回」の３種類の延長演出単位から構成される。
すなわち、「継続１」及び「継続２」は、引き続き少なくとも１回の変動表示回数が残っている場合に選択される延長演出単位である。また、「最終回」は、連続演出の最終の変動表示で選択される延長演出単位である。そして、「継続１」は、その次が「最終回」でなければ「継続２」に引き継がれる。また、「継続２」は、その次が「最終回」でなければ「継続１」に引き継がれる。すなわち、「最終回」にならない限り、「継続１」と「継続２」とが交互に繰り返されることになる。
【０１３７】
上記表３中において、「当たり」とあるのは、前記当たり図柄を意味する。また、「リーチ」とあるのは、リーチは発生するものの大当たり遊技には至らない「リーチ図柄」を意味する。さらに、「非リーチ」とあるのは、リーチは発生せず当然大当たり遊技にも至らない「非リーチ図柄」を意味する。
各延長演出単位のうち、「継続１」及び「継続２」においては、当該変動表示における特別図柄が当たり図柄であれば、スーパーリーチ演出（表中では、「スーパー」と表記）が選択される。また、リーチ図柄であれば、スーパーリーチ演出又はノーマルリーチ演出（表中では、「ノーマル」と表記）が選択される。さらに、非リーチ図柄であれば、ハズレ演出（表中では、「ハズレ」と表記）が選択される。
【０１３８】
ここで、上記各演出については、その所要時間が最も長いのがスーパーリーチ演出、最も短いのがハズレ演出で、ノーマルリーチ演出はその中間である。また、上記各演出が表示される場合の大当たり遊技の発生頻度は、スーパーリーチ演出では５０％以上、ノーマルリーチ演出では５０％未満で、ハズレ演出の場合は大当たり遊技が発生することはない。
【０１３９】
一方、上記延長演出単位のうち、「最終回」の場合は、当該変動表示における特別図柄が当たり図柄の場合にスーパーリーチ演出が選択されるのは上記と同様であるが、リーチ図柄の場合もスーパーリーチ演出のみが選択されることとなっている。また、非リーチ図柄の場合は、後述の如く当該特別図柄がリーチ図柄に差し替えられた上で、ノーマルリーチ演出が選択されることとなっている。
【０１４０】
（３−４）乱数発生手段
乱数発生手段31は、０から３１９までの数値を、制御プログラムのソフトウェアリセットごとに１ずつ加算する。ただし、３１９の次は、再び０に戻ることとなっている。そして、所定の時点（たとえば、始動口14への入賞を検知した時点）における値が、乱数として抽出されることとなっている。すなわち、この乱数発生手段31により生成される数値は厳密に数学的な意味での「乱数」ではないが、その抽出されるタイミングがほぼランダムと考えられる入賞という現象に依存するので、この乱数発生手段31によって生成される数値は、実質的に「乱数」として機能し得ると考えられる。
【０１４１】
（３−５）当たり判定乱数抽出手段
当たり判定乱数抽出手段32は、始動口14への遊技球の入賞を検知した時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値を、当たり判定乱数として抽出する。
（３−６）入賞保留手段
入賞保留手段61には、上記当たり判定乱数抽出手段32により抽出される当たり判定乱数が最大４個、その抽出の順序を認識可能な形式で保留される。また、後述の当たりの判定には、最先に保留された当たり判定乱数から使用されるとともに、使用された当たり判定乱数はまた順次削除される。この入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数の個数を、「保留球数」と称する。この保留球数は、前記特別図柄保留ランプ13の点灯個数として表示される。
【０１４２】
（３−７）連続演出フラグ
連続演出フラグ62は、ＲＡＭ60に一時的に記憶されるパラメータで、０から１０までの整数値をとり得る。ここで、値が０である連続演出フラグ62は、現に連続演出は実行されていないことを示す。また、値が１から１０までである連続演出フラグ62は、現に実行されている連続演出のうち、何番目の変動表示に該当するかを示す。
【０１４３】
（３−８）回数判別手段
回数判別手段33は、ＲＡＭ60に記憶されている連続演出フラグ62の値を参照し、現在連続演出が実行されているか否か、また、実行されている場合には何番目の変動表示であるかを判別する。
（３−９）演出実行判定乱数抽出手段
演出実行判定乱数抽出手段34は、下記の演出実行判定手段35による判定前の所定の時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値を、演出実行判定乱数として抽出する。
【０１４４】
（３−１０）演出実行判定手段
演出実行判定手段35は、演出を実行するか否かを、上記演出実行判定乱数抽出手段34が抽出した演出実行判定乱数の値によって判定する。
（３−１１）当たり判定手段
当たり判定手段36は、前記当たり判定乱数保留手段に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち最先のものを用いて、「当たり」か「ハズレ」かを判定する。すなわち、当該当たり判定乱数を７と比較し、等しい場合には「当たり」と判定し、一方、異なる場合には「ハズレ」と判定する。
【０１４５】
（３−１２）当たり図柄乱数抽出手段
当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37は、上記当たり判定手段36により「当たり」の判定がされてから、後述の特別図柄決定手段39による特別図柄の決定までの所定の時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値を、当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37として抽出する。具体的には、乱数発生手段31から抽出した０から３１９までの数値を０から９までの数値に変換し、これを当たり図柄乱数とする。
【０１４６】
（３−１３）ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段
ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38は、前記当たり判定手段36により「ハズレ」の判定がされてから、下記の特別図柄決定手段39による特別図柄の決定までの所定の時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値を、ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38として抽出する。具体的には、乱数発生手段31から適宜異なるタイミングで抽出した０から３１９までの数値３個をそれぞれ０から９までの数値に変換する。そして、これらの３個の数値が３個とも相等しい場合には、そのうちの１個を他の数値に置き換えて得られた３個の数値の組合せをハズレ図柄乱数とする。一方、当該変換で得られた３個の数値のうち少なくとも１個が他の数値と異なる場合には、それらの３個の数値の組合せをそのままハズレ図柄乱数とする。
【０１４７】
（３−１４）特別図柄決定手段
特別図柄決定手段39は、前記当たり判定手段36の判定結果に応じて、特別図柄の種類を決定する。たとえば、上記の判定結果が「当たり」であれば、前記当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37によって抽出された乱数の数値を３桁のいずれにも有する「当たり図柄」（たとえば、「７７７」）を特別図柄として決定する。一方、判定結果が「ハズレ」であれば、上記ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38によって抽出された乱数の数値を各桁に有する「ハズレ図柄」（たとえば、「７６５」、「７８７」等）を特別図柄として決定する。なお、この「ハズレ図柄」には、前記「リーチ図柄」及び「非リーチ図柄」の両方が含まれる。
【０１４８】
（３−１５）開始判定乱数抽出手段
開始判定乱数抽出手段40は、下記の開始判定手段41による判定までの所定の時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値を、開始判定乱数として抽出する。
（３−１６）開始判定手段
開始判定手段41は、連続演出を開始するか否かを、上記開始判定乱数抽出手段40が抽出した開始判定乱数の数値により判定する。
【０１４９】
（３−１７）回数決定手段
回数決定手段42は、上記開始判定手段41により連続演出を開始する旨の判定がされた場合に、その時点における保留球数が２以上であれば、当該保留球数を変動表示回数として決定する。
（３−１８）演出パターン選択手段
演出パターン選択手段43は、前記当たり判定手段36による判定結果及び上記開始判定手段41による判定結果に応じた適切な単独演出パターン又は連続演出パターンを、それぞれ単独演出パターンテーブル71又は連続演出パターンテーブル72から選択する。
【０１５０】
（３−１９）演出単位選択手段
演出単位選択手段44は、連続演出パターンが選択されている場合に、当たり判定手段36による判定結果及び当該変動表示の番目に応じて、適切な演出単位を選択する。
（３−２０）リーチ演出選択手段
リーチ演出選択手段45は、連続演出が延長された場合、当該延長において変動表示される特別図柄がリーチ図柄であるとき、延長演出単位として前記ノーマルリーチ演出を選択するか、又は前記スーパーリーチ演出を選択するかを決定する。
【０１５１】
（３−２１）回数延長手段
回数延長手段46は、連続演出が実行されている場合に、当該連続演出中に始動口14に入賞があったとき、前記変動表示回数に当該入賞分を加算する。
（３−２２）終了判定手段
終了判定手段47は、連続演出の終了を判定する。具体的には、当該時点の連続演出フラグ62の値を参照して、その値と、当該時点の変動表示回数の値とを比較して、これらが等しいか否かを判断するか、又は、当該変動表示で当たり図柄が表示されるか否かを判断するかのいずれかにより判定される。
【０１５２】
（３−２３）延長判定手段
延長判定手段48は、連続演出が延長されたか否かを判定する。具体的には、連続演出開始当初の変動表示回数と、この判定の時点における変動表示回数とを比較し、後者が前者よりも大きければ延長がされたと判定する。
（３−２４）図柄判別手段
図柄判別手段49は、当該変動表示における特別図柄が当たり図柄、リーチ図柄又は非リーチ図柄のいずれであるかを判別する。
【０１５３】
（３−２５）図柄差替手段
図柄差替手段50は、連続演出が延長され、かつ、最終の変動表示において特別図柄として非リーチ図柄が選択された場合には、当該特別図柄をリーチ図柄に差し替える。
（３−２６）特別図柄表示手段
特別図柄表示手段51は、前記特別図柄決定手段39が決定した特別図柄又は上記図柄差替手段50により差し替えられた特別図柄を、液晶画面12上に変動表示を経て停止表示させる。
【０１５４】
（３−２７）演出表示手段
演出表示手段52は、前記演出パターン選択手段43が選択した演出パターン、若しくは、連続演出パターンが選択されている場合には前記演出単位選択手段44が選択した演出単位、又は、前記リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した延長演出単位に従った演出を、液晶画面12上に表示する。
【０１５５】
（４）処理手順
以下、本実施の形態に係る弾球遊技機10における処理手順を、図３から図７までのフローチャートを参照しつつ説明する。
本実施の形態に係る弾球遊技機10における処理手順は図３のフローチャートで示される当たり判定乱数の保留処理と、図４から図７までのフローチャートで示される特別図柄及び演出に関する処理に分けられる。両処理は、同時に並行して実行されるが、保留された当たり判定乱数の個数（「保留球数」、Ｋ）及び連続演出中の入賞数（「追加入賞数」、Ｊ）は、両処理で共通するパラメータである。このＫ又はＪが一方の処理で変化した際には、その変化は他方の処理にも影響を与えることとなっている。
【０１５６】
（４−１）当たり判定乱数の保留処理
本処理においては、まず、図３のS100に示す段階において、始動口14への入賞をＣＰＵ30が認識したか否かが判断される。認識しない場合は、本処理は終了するが、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに本段階から本処理は再開される。一方、認識した場合は、S110に示す段階へ進む。
【０１５７】
S110に示す段階においては、当たり判定乱数抽出手段32が、当該入賞を認識した時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値を当たり判定乱数として抽出する。そして、S120に示す段階へ進む。
S120に示す段階においては、保留球数（Ｋ）が４個に達しているか否かが判定される。達している場合には、S110に示す段階において抽出された当たり判定乱数は保留されることなく、S170に進んで所定の賞球払出処理が実行された後、本処理は終了する。
【０１５８】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちにS100に示す段階から本処理は再開される。
一方、保留球数（Ｋ）が４に達していない場合には、S130に示す段階へ進む。
S130に示す段階においては、保留球数（Ｋ）に１が加算される。そして、S140に示す段階へ進む。
【０１５９】
S140に示す段階においては、当該当たり判定乱数が、入賞保留手段61に、当該時点における順番が最下位となるようにして保存される。そして、S150に示す段階へ進む。
S150に示す段階においては、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が設定されているか否かが判断される。設定されていない場合（すなわち、現に連続演出中ではない場合）には、S170に進んで所定の賞球払出処理が実行された後、本処理は終了する。
【０１６０】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちにS100に示す段階から本処理は再開される。
一方、連続演出フラグ62が設定されている場合（すなわち、現に連続演出が実行されている場合）にはS160に示す段階へ進む。
S160に示す段階においては、連続演出の開始後に保留球数（Ｋ）の追加があったものとして、追加保留球数（Ｊ）に１が加算される。そして、S170に進んで所定の賞球払出処理が実行された後、本処理は終了する。
【０１６１】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちにS100に示す段階から本処理は再開される。
（４−２）特別図柄及び演出に関する処理
本処理においては、まず、図４のS200に示す段階において、保留球数（Ｋ）が１以上であるか否かが判断される。すなわち、本段階では、特別図柄の変動表示が実行可能な状態であるか否かが判断されることとなっている。この判断が否定的な場合、すなわち保留球数（Ｋ）が０の場合は、本処理は終了するが、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに本段階から本処理は再開される。一方、この判断が肯定的な場合には、S210に示す段階へ進む。
【０１６２】
S210に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33によって、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が１以上であるか否かが判断される。
（４−２−１）連続演出中でない場合
S210に示す段階において、否定的な判断がされる場合、すなわち、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０である場合とは、現に連続演出は実行されていない場合を意味する。この場合は、S220に示す段階へ進む。
【０１６３】
S220に示す段階においては、当該時点の保留球数（Ｋ）が、当初保留球数（Ｌ）として保存された後、当該保留球数（Ｋ）から１が減算される。そして、S230に示す段階へ進む。
S230に示す段階においては、まず、演出実行判定乱数抽出手段34によって、当該時点における乱数発生手段31が示す数値が、演出実行判定乱数として抽出される。次いで、演出実行判定手段35が、この演出実行判定乱数によって、演出そのものを実行するか否かを判定する。
【０１６４】
（４−２−１−１）演出を実行しない場合
S230に示す段階における判断が否定的な場合、すなわち、演出を実行しない場合には、S240に示す段階へ進む。この段階においては、当たり判定手段36が、入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち、最先に保留されたものを参照し、「当たり」か否かを判定する。
【０１６５】
「当たり」の場合には、S250に示す段階へ進み、当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が当たり図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、この当たり図柄乱数に該当する当たり図柄を特別図柄として決定する。
一方、「ハズレ」の場合には、S260に示す段階へ進み、ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値がハズレ図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、このハズレ図柄乱数に該当するハズレ図柄を特別図柄として決定する。
【０１６６】
いずれの場合もS270へ進み、前記S240に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した特別図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。そして、本処理は終了し、「当たり」の場合には、大当たり遊技に関する処理が実行されることとなる。
【０１６７】
なお、本処理の終了後（「当たり」の場合には大当たり遊技の終了後）、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちにS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）の値は０のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−１−２）演出を実行する場合
S230に示す段階における判断が肯定的な場合、すなわち、演出を実行する場合には、S280に示す段階へ進む。この段階においては、当たり判定手段36が、入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち、最先に保留されたものを参照し、「当たり」か否かを判定する。
【０１６８】
（４−２−１−２−１）当たりの場合
S280に示す段階において「当たり」と判定された場合には、S290に示す段階へ進み、当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が当たり図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、この当たり図柄乱数に該当する当たり図柄を特別図柄として決定する。そして、S300に示す段階へ進む。
【０１６９】
S300に示す段階においては、演出パターン選択手段43が、単独演出パターンテーブル71（表１参照）から、単独演出パターン１から１０までのうち、いずれか１つを抽選により選択する。そして、S350に示す段階へ進む。
S350に示す段階においては、前記S280に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した当たり図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出パターン選択手段43が選択した単独演出パターンに従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、本処理は終了し、大当たり遊技に関する処理が実行されることとなる。
【０１７０】
なお、この大当たり遊技の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちにS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）は０のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−１−２−２）ハズレの場合
S280に示す段階において「ハズレ」と判定された場合には、S310に示す段階へ進み、ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値がハズレ図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、このハズレ図柄乱数に該当するハズレ図柄を特別図柄として決定する。そして、S320に示す段階へ進む。
【０１７１】
S320に示す段階においては、開始判定手段41により、当初保留球数（Ｌ）が２以上であるか否かが判断される。２以上でない場合、すなわち、当初保留球数（Ｌ）が１である場合には、連続演出は開始されない。したがって、この場合はS340に示す段階へ進む。
一方、２以上である場合には、連続演出が開始される可能性がある。したがって、この場合はS330に示す段階へ進む。
【０１７２】
S330に示す段階においては、開始判定乱数抽出手段40により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が開始判定乱数として抽出される。次いで、開始判定手段41が、この開始判定乱数によって、連続演出を開始するか否かを判定する。連続演出は開始されない場合はS340に示す段階へ、また、連続演出が開始される場合はS355に示す段階へそれぞれ進む。
【０１７３】
（４−２−１−２−２−１）連続演出は開始されない場合
S320に示す段階において否定的な判断がされた場合又はS330に示す段階において否定的な判定がされた場合には、連続演出は開始されない。したがって、S340に示す段階へ進み、演出パターン選択手段43が、単独演出パターンテーブル71から、単独演出パターン１１及び１２のうち、いずれか１つを選択する。そして、S350に示す段階へ進む。
【０１７４】
S350に示す段階においては、前記S280に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したハズレ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出パターン選択手段43が選択した単独演出パターンに従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、本処理は終了する。
【０１７５】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちにS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）は０のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−１−２−２−２）連続演出が開始される場合
S330に示す段階において肯定的な判定がされた場合には、連続演出が開始される。したがって、S335に示す段階へ進み、回数決定手段42が、当初保留球数（Ｌ）を、当該連続演出の変動表示回数（Ｎ）に決定する。そして、S360に示す段階において、演出パターン選択手段43が、当該変動表示回数（Ｎ）に応じた連続演出パターンを連続演出パターンテーブル72（表２参照）から１つ選択する。すなわち、当該変動表示回数（Ｎ）が２であれば連続演出パターン１から４までのうちから、当該変動表示回数（Ｎ）が３であれば連続演出パターン５から８までのうちから、当該変動表示回数（Ｎ）が４であれば連続演出パターン９及び１０のうちから、それぞれ１つの連続演出パターンが選択される。そして、S370に示す段階へ進む。
【０１７６】
S370に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が１とされる。そして、図５のS490に示す段階へ進む。
図５のS490に示す段階においては、演出単位選択手段44により、当該連続演出パターンを構成する演出単位の中から、ここでは１番目のハズレ演出単位が選択される。そして、S500に示す段階へ進む。
【０１７７】
S500に示す段階においては、終了判定手段47により、当該時点の連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が当該時点の変動表示回数（Ｎ）と等しいか否かが判定される。ここでは連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）は１で、変動表示回数（Ｎ）は少なくとも２であるので、S570に示す段階へ進む。
S570に示す段階においては、前記図４のS280に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したハズレ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出単位選択手段44が選択したハズレ演出単位に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が継続した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０１７８】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が１の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２）連続演出中である場合
図４のS210に示す段階において、肯定的な判断がされる場合、すなわち、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が１以上である場合とは、現に連続演出が実行されている場合を意味する。この場合は、図５のS400に示す段階へ進む。
【０１７９】
図５のS400に示す段階においては、当該時点の保留球数（Ｋ）から１が減算される。そして、S410に示す段階へ進む。
S410に示す段階においては、回数延長手段46により、前回の変動表示から今回の変動表示までの間に、保留球数（Ｋ）の追加（図３のS150及びS160参照）があったか否かが、追加保留球数（Ｊ）の値により判断される。追加がなかった場合には、S440に示す段階へ進む。一方、追加があった場合には、S420に示す段階へ進む。
【０１８０】
S420に示す段階においては、回数延長手段46により、変動表示回数（Ｎ）に追加保留球数（Ｊ）が加算される。次いで、S430に示す段階へ進み、追加保留球数（Ｊ）がクリアされる。そして、S431に示す段階へ進む。
S431に示す段階においては、回数延長手段46により、変動表示回数（Ｎ）が、上限の１０回以上になったか否かが判断される。１０回未満の場合には、S440に示す段階へ進む。一方、１０回以上の場合には、S432に示す段階において変動表示回数（Ｎ）の値を１０としてから、S440に示す段階へ進む。
【０１８１】
S440に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）に１が加算される。これにより、変動表示の番目が１回分進むことになる。そして、S445に示す段階へ進む。
S445に示す段階においては、延長判定手段48により、当該変動表示が延長に係るものであるか否かが判断される。
【０１８２】
（４−２−２−１）延長に係るものでない場合
S445に示す段階において延長に係るものでないと判断された場合には、S450に示す段階に進み、当たり判定手段36が、入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち、最先に保留されたものを参照し、「当たり」か否かを判定する。
【０１８３】
（４−２−２−１−１）当たりの場合
S450に示す段階において「当たり」と判断された場合には、S460に示す段階へ進み、当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が当たり図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、この当たり図柄乱数に該当する当たり図柄を特別図柄として決定する。そして、S470に示す段階へ進む。
【０１８４】
S470に示す段階においては、演出単位選択手段44により、先に選択された連続演出パターン（図４のS360参照）を構成する演出単位の中から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）の数値で示される変動表示の番目に該当する当たり演出単位が選択される。さらに、この段階で、当該連続演出を終了する旨の判定が終了判定手段47によってなされ、S560に示す段階へ進む。
【０１８５】
S560に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S570に示す段階へ進む。
S570に示す段階においては、前記S450に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した当たり図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出単位選択手段44が選択した当たり演出単位に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了し、引き続き大当たり遊技に関する処理が行われる。
【０１８６】
なお、この大当たり遊技の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−１−２）ハズレの場合
一方、S450に示す段階において「ハズレ」と判断された場合には、S480に示す段階へ進み、ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値がハズレ図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、このハズレ図柄乱数に該当するハズレ図柄を特別図柄として決定する。そして、S490に示す段階へ進む。
【０１８７】
S490に示す段階においては、演出単位選択手段44により、先に選択された連続演出パターン（図４のS360参照）を構成する演出単位の中から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）の数値で示される変動表示の番目に該当するハズレ演出単位が選択される。そして、S500に示す段階へ進む。
S500に示す段階においては、終了判定手段47により、当該時点の連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が当該時点の変動表示回数（Ｎ）と等しいか否かが判定される。
【０１８８】
（４−２−２−１−２−１）連続演出を終了する場合
S500に示す段階における判定が肯定的であるということは、当該変動表示が当該連続演出パターンにおける最終の変動表示に該当することとなる。したがってこの場合はS560に示す段階へ進み、回数判別手段33により、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S570に示す段階へ進む。
【０１８９】
S570に示す段階においては、前記S450に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したハズレ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出単位選択手段44が選択したハズレ演出単位に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０１９０】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−１−２−２）連続演出を継続する場合
一方、S500に示す段階における判定が否定的であるということは、当該変動表示は当該連続演出パターンにおける最終の変動表示には該当しないこととなる。したがってこの場合にはS570に示す段階へ進む。
【０１９１】
S570に示す段階においては、前記S450に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したハズレ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出単位選択手段44が選択したハズレ演出単位に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が継続した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０１９２】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がS440に示す段階において加算された状態のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２）延長に係るものである場合
一方、S445に示す段階において、当該変動表示は延長に係るものであると判断された場合には、図６のS600に示す段階に進み、演出パターン選択手段43が、当該変動表示が延長の第１回目に係るものであるか否かを判定する。第１回目である場合には、S605に示す段階に進み、演出パターン選択手段43は、延長演出パターンテーブル73（表３参照）から、延長演出パターン１から４までのうち、いずれか１つを抽選により選択する。また、延長演出パターンが選択された場合、又は、当該変動表示が延長の第２回目以降である場合のいずれも、S610に示す段階へ進む。
【０１９３】
S610に示す段階においては、終了判定手段47により、当該時点の連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が当該時点の変動表示回数（Ｎ）と等しいか否かが判定される。すなわち、当該変動表示が最終の変動表示か否かが判定される。
（４−２−２−２−１）最終の変動表示でない場合
最終の変動表示でない場合には、S620に示す段階へ進む。この段階においては、前回の変動表示で選択された延長演出単位（表３参照）が、「継続１」であったか否かが演出単位選択手段44により判断される。
【０１９４】
（４−２−２−２−１−１）「継続１」
前回の延長演出単位が「継続２」であった場合、又は、当該変動表示が第１回目の延長に係るものである場合には、S630に示す段階へ進む。S630に示す段階においては、当たり判定手段36が、入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち、最先に保留されたものを参照し、「当たり」か否かを判定する。
【０１９５】
（４−２−２−２−１−１−１）「当たり」
「当たり」の場合は、S640に示す段階において当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が当たり図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、この当たり図柄乱数に該当する当たり図柄を特別図柄として決定する。さらに、この段階で、当該連続演出を終了する旨の判定が終了判定手段47によってなされ、S645に示す段階へ進む。
【０１９６】
S645に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S680に示す段階へ進む。
S680に示す段階においては、リーチ演出選択手段45により、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続１」のスーパーリーチ演出が選択される。そして、S790に示す段階へ進む。
【０１９７】
S790に示す段階においては、前記S630に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した当たり図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「継続１」のスーパーリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了し、引き続き大当たり遊技に関する処理が行われる。
【０１９８】
なお、この大当たり遊技の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−１−１−２）「ハズレ」
一方、「ハズレ」の場合は、S650に示す段階においてハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値がハズレ図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、このハズレ図柄乱数に該当するハズレ図柄を特別図柄として決定する。次いで、S660に示す段階において、図柄判別手段49により、当該ハズレ図柄がリーチ図柄であるか否かが判断される。
【０１９９】
（４−２−２−２−１−１−２−１）非リーチ図柄
S660に示す段階においてリーチ図柄でないと判断された場合、すなわち、非リーチ図柄の場合には、S700に示す段階において演出単位選択手段44により、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続１」のハズレ演出が選択される。
そして、S790に示す段階において、前記S630に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した非リーチ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出単位選択手段44が選択した「継続１」のハズレ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が継続した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０２００】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がS440に示す段階において加算された状態のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−１−１−２−２）リーチ図柄
一方、S660に示す段階においてリーチ図柄であると判断された場合には、S670に示す段階においてリーチ演出選択手段45により、スーパーリーチ演出を選択するか否かが抽選により決定される。選択する場合にはS680に示す段階において、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続１」のスーパーリーチ演出が選択される。一方、選択しない場合にはS690に示す段階において、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続１」のノーマルリーチ演出が選択される。
【０２０１】
いずれの場合もS790に示す段階へ進み、前記S630に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したリーチ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「継続１」のスーパーリーチ演出又はノーマルリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が継続した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０２０２】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がS440に示す段階において加算された状態のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−１−２）「継続２」
一方、S620に示す段階において、前回の延長演出単位が「継続１」であったと判断された場合には、S710に示す段階へ進む。S710に示す段階においては、当たり判定手段36が、入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち、最先に保留されたものを参照し、「当たり」か否かを判定する。
【０２０３】
（４−２−２−２−１−２−１）「当たり」
「当たり」の場合は、S720に示す段階において当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が当たり図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、この当たり図柄乱数に該当する当たり図柄を特別図柄として決定する。さらに、この段階で、当該連続演出を終了する旨の判定が終了判定手段47によってなされ、S725に示す段階へ進む。
【０２０４】
S725に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S760に示す段階へ進む。
S760に示す段階においては、リーチ演出選択手段45により、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続２」のスーパーリーチ演出が選択される。そして、S790に示す段階へ進む。
【０２０５】
S790に示す段階においては、前記S710に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した当たり図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「継続２」のスーパーリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了し、引き続き大当たり遊技に関する処理が行われる。
【０２０６】
なお、この大当たり遊技の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−１−２−２）「ハズレ」
一方、「ハズレ」の場合は、S730に示す段階においてハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値がハズレ図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、このハズレ図柄乱数に該当するハズレ図柄を特別図柄として決定する。次いで、S740に示す段階において、図柄判別手段49により、当該ハズレ図柄がリーチ図柄であるか否かが判断される。
【０２０７】
（４−２−２−２−１−２−２−１）非リーチ図柄
S740に示す段階においてリーチ図柄でないと判断された場合、すなわち、非リーチ図柄の場合には、S780に示す段階において演出単位選択手段44により、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続２」のハズレ演出が選択される。
そして、S790に示す段階において、前記S710に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した非リーチ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、演出単位選択手段44が選択した「継続２」のハズレ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が継続した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０２０８】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がS440に示す段階において加算された状態のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−１−２−２−２）リーチ図柄
一方、S740に示す段階においてリーチ図柄であると判断された場合には、S750に示す段階においてリーチ演出選択手段45により、スーパーリーチ演出を選択するか否かが抽選により決定される。選択する場合にはS760に示す段階において、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続２」のスーパーリーチ演出が選択される。一方、選択しない場合にはS770に示す段階において、当該延長演出パターン中の「継続２」のノーマルリーチ演出が選択される。
【０２０９】
いずれの場合もS790に示す段階へ進み、前記S710に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したリーチ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「継続２」のスーパーリーチ演出又はノーマルリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が継続した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０２１０】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がS440に示す段階において加算された状態のまま本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−２）最終の変動表示の場合
一方、S610に示す段階において、最終の変動表示であると判断された場合には、図７のS800に示す段階へ進む。この段階においては、当たり判定手段36が、入賞保留手段61に保留されている当たり判定乱数のうち、最先に保留されたものを参照し、「当たり」か否かを判定する。
【０２１１】
（４−２−２−２−２−１）「当たり」
「当たり」の場合は、S810に示す段階において当たり図柄乱数抽出手段37により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値が当たり図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、この当たり図柄乱数に該当する当たり図柄を特別図柄として決定する。そして、S840に示す段階へ進む。
【０２１２】
S840に示す段階においては、リーチ演出選択手段45により、当該延長演出パターン中の「最終回」のスーパーリーチ演出が選択される。さらに、この段階で、当該連続演出を終了する旨の判定が終了判定手段47によってなされ、S870に示す段階へ進む。
S870に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S880に示す段階へ進む。
【０２１３】
S880に示す段階においては、前記S800に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定した当たり図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「最終回」のスーパーリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了し、引き続き大当たり遊技に関する処理が行われる。
【０２１４】
なお、この大当たり遊技の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−２−２）「ハズレ」
一方、S800に示す段階において「ハズレ」と判定された場合は、S820に示す段階においてハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段38により、当該時点において乱数発生手段31が示す数値がハズレ図柄乱数として抽出される。そして、特別図柄決定手段39が、このハズレ図柄乱数に該当するハズレ図柄を特別図柄として決定する。次いで、S830に示す段階において、図柄判別手段49により、当該ハズレ図柄がリーチ図柄であるか否かが判断される。
【０２１５】
（４−２−２−２−２−２−１）リーチ図柄
S830に示す段階においてリーチ図柄であると判断された場合には、S840に示す段階において、リーチ演出選択手段45により、当該延長演出パターン中の「最終回」のスーパーリーチ演出が選択される。さらに、この段階で、当該連続演出を終了する旨の判定が終了判定手段47によってなされ、S870に示す段階へ進む。
【０２１６】
S870に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S880に示す段階へ進む。
S880に示す段階においては、前記S800に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、特別図柄決定手段39が決定したリーチ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「最終回」のスーパーリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０２１７】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（４−２−２−２−２−２−２）非リーチ図柄
一方、S830に示す段階においてリーチ図柄でないと判断された場合、すなわち、非リーチ図柄であると判断された場合には、S850に示す段階へ進む。
【０２１８】
S850に示す段階においては、図柄差替手段50により、当該非リーチ図柄が、リーチ図柄に差し替えられる。その上で、S860に示す段階において、リーチ演出選択手段45により、当該延長演出パターン中の「最終回」のノーマルリーチ演出が選択される。さらに、この段階で、当該連続演出を終了する旨の判定が終了判定手段47によってなされ、S870に示す段階へ進む。
【０２１９】
S870に示す段階においては、回数判別手段33により連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）がクリアされる。同時に、以後の保留球数の追加を無効にすべく、追加保留球数（Ｊ）もクリアされる。そして、S880に示す段階へ進む。
S880に示す段階においては、前記S800に示す段階で判定に供された当たり判定乱数が入賞保留手段61から削除される。次いで、特別図柄表示手段51が、図柄差替手段50が差し替えたリーチ図柄を液晶画面12上において変動表示させた後、停止表示させる。また、この変動表示に伴って、演出表示手段52が、リーチ演出選択手段45が選択した「最終回」のノーマルリーチ演出に従って、同液晶画面12上に演出を表示する。そして、連続演出が終了した状態で本処理は終了する。
【０２２０】
なお、本処理の終了後、ソフトウェアリセットを経て直ちに図４のS200に示す段階から、連続演出フラグ62（Ｍ）が０の状態で本処理は再開される。
（５）その他
（５−１）保留球数
上述の実施の形態における保留球数には、４個という上限が設定されていたが、本発明はこれに限定されず、任意の個数であっても、また、無制限であってもかまわない。さらに、所定の条件に従って、この上限の数値が変化することとしてもよい。
【０２２１】
（５−２）延長
上述の実施の形態においては、図５のS410の段階で示すように、追加保留球数（Ｊ）が１以上であれば、変動表示回数（Ｎ）は、１０を超えない限り必ず延長されることとなっていた。しかし、本発明においては、変動表示回数（Ｎ）が延長されるか否かは抽選で決定されることとしてもよい。
【０２２２】
（５−３）計時手段
本発明においては、上述の実施の形態が備えていない計時手段を備えることとしてもよい。
すなわち、この計時手段には、前記ＣＰＵ30をタイマーとして機能させたものを充てることが可能である。そして、この計時手段を用いて、たとえば連続演出の最初の変動表示の開始時点からたとえば２分が経過したときに、前記終了判定手段47は、その時点で現に実行されている変動表示で当該連続演出を終了するように判定することとしてもよい。
【０２２３】
（５−４）連続演出パターン、演出単位
本発明においては、前記連続演出パターンおよび演出単位の数及び種類は、上述の実施の形態に示したものには限定されない。
（５−５）延長演出パターン
上記の実施の形態においては、延長に係る変動表示に対応する演出単位は前記延長演出パターンテーブル73から選択されることとなっていた。しかし、本発明においては、かかる演出単位は連続演出パターンテーブル72から選択されることとして、上記のような延長演出パターンテーブル73は特に設けないこととしてもよい。
【０２２４】
【発明の効果】
本発明は上述のように構成されているので、以下に記す効果を奏する。
すなわち、本発明の説明によると、連続演出の開始当初に決定された変動表示回数をその後に延長可能とすることで、連続演出中においても弾球を継続させるインセンティヴを遊技者に提供するとともに、止め打ちの防止を通じて弾球遊技機の稼働率の向上をも図ることが可能となる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の１の実施の形態における機能ブロック図である。
【図２】本発明の１の実施の形態における盤面構成を表す正面図である。
【図３】本発明の１の実施の形態における保留球数の加算に関する処理を表すフローチャートである。
【図４】本発明の１の実施の形態における連続演出に関する処理を表すフローチャートである。
【図５】本発明の１の実施の形態における連続演出に関する処理を表すフローチャートである。
【図６】本発明の１の実施の形態における連続演出に関する処理を表すフローチャートである。
【図７】本発明の１の実施の形態における連続演出に関する処理を表すフローチャートである。
【符号の説明】
10 弾球遊技機
11 盤面 12 液晶画面
13 特別図柄保留ランプ 14 始動口
15 拡大装置 16 アタッカーユニット
17 大入賞口 18 普通図柄表示装置
19 普通図柄保留ランプ 20 変動開始ゲート
21 入賞口 22 アウト口
30 ＣＰＵ
31 乱数発生手段
32 当たり判定乱数抽出手段
33 回数判別手段
34 演出実行判定乱数抽出手段
35 演出実行判定手段 36 当たり判定手段
37 当たり図柄乱数抽出手段
38 ハズレ図柄乱数抽出手段
39 特別図柄決定手段
40 開始判定乱数抽出手段
41 開始判定手段 42 回数決定手段
43 演出パターン選択手段
44 演出単位選択手段 45 リーチ演出選択手段
46 回数延長手段 47 終了判定手段
48 延長判定手段 49 図柄判別手段
50 図柄差替手段 51 特別図柄表示手段
52 演出表示手段
60 ＲＡＭ
61 入賞保留手段 62 連続演出フラグ
70 ＲＯＭ
71 単独演出パターンテーブル
72 連続演出パターンテーブル
73 延長演出パターンテーブル[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine that displays a special symbol related to whether or not a jackpot game is generated, and more particularly to a ball game machine that may be accompanied by an effect suggesting the possibility of a jackpot game accompanying the display.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a ball game machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a so-called “hit game” is likely to occur that is likely to bring a large profit to the player as compared to a normal game. There are various predetermined conditions. The most common of these is when the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal screen, etc. starts to fluctuate when the winning at the predetermined starting point is triggered, and when the symbol is displayed when it stops Such a jackpot game is generated.
[0003]
A symbol that stops after this change is called a special symbol. Special symbols are usually made up of three-digit numbers, etc., and are stopped sequentially for each digit, thereby enhancing the interest in generating jackpot games. Also, for example, in the case of a so-called “reach” that becomes a special symbol related to the occurrence of a jackpot game, depending on the remaining one-digit symbol when two of the three-digit symbols stop, Along with the variation, a video with a story that improves the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game may be displayed as an effect separately from the design.
[0004]
As this effect, various patterns are usually prepared, but as the story develops in one pattern, the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game is often high. Here, the “expected degree” refers to the occurrence frequency of a jackpot game viewed from the player side when a certain effect is displayed. Further, among the effects accompanying “reach”, a particularly complicated story has been developed and the expectation level is particularly high, which may be referred to as “super reach effect”. This super reach production usually takes a longer time than a normal reach production (referred to as a “normal reach production” as opposed to a super reach production).
[0005]
The effects as described above are usually completed while the variation display of the special symbol is completed once, but it is also possible to perform an effect over a plurality of variation displays (referred to as “continuous effect”). Several ball game machines are also offered.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
On the other hand, in a ball game machine, in order to validate the winning game ball at the starting port during the special symbol variation display, such a prize is temporarily held and the variation display is terminated. Usually, special symbols related to the winning are changed. Such a hold of a prize is not normally performed without limitation, and is often provided with four upper limits. Such a game ball related to a prize in which the variation of the special symbol is suspended is referred to as “reserved ball”, and the number of retained balls at a certain time is referred to as “reserved ball number”.
[0007]
Here, in the case of performing a continuous effect as in the conventional case, the number of times of variable display therein is set to the number of reserved balls. Therefore, even if the ball is executed while the continuous performance is being executed, the player judges that there is no profit more than the payout for the normal winning opening, that is, there is no jackpot due to the change display of the symbol. Thus, it is assumed that so-called “stopping” is performed to temporarily stop the ball. And if such a stop is made, the operation rate of the ball game machine will fall.
[0008]
Therefore, the present invention allows the number of times of variable display during a continuous effect (referred to as “variable display times”), determined at the beginning of the continuous effect, to be extended thereafter, so that even during the continuous effect, The aim is to provide players with incentives to continue the ball and to improve the utilization rate of the ball game machine through prevention of hitting.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
(1) Start of continuous production, determination of number of times, extension and end
(Claim 1)
In view of the above-described problems, the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention executes a special symbol change display according to whether or not a jackpot game is generated once for each game ball winning at a predetermined start port 14. Along with the change display, as an effect that suggests the possibility of jackpot game occurrence, Based on a given story continue , With video expression other than special symbol fluctuation display A ball game machine 10 in which a continuous effect may be executed, and start determination means 41 for determining the start of the continuous effect based on the fact that a predetermined condition has been satisfied, and before the start of the continuous effect Number-of-times determining means 42 for determining the number of times of variable display relating to the continuous effect, and number of times extending means 46 for extending the number of times of variable display based on a predetermined condition being satisfied after the start of the continuous effect. And end determination means 47 for determining the end of the continuous production based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0010]
“Production” refers to a video expression displayed on a predetermined display device in accordance with a variable display of symbols. Also, audio may accompany the video. The display device on which the effect is displayed may be the same as the device on which the symbol variation display is performed, or may be provided separately.
“Continuous effect” refers to an effect that continues over a variable display of special symbols multiple times.
[0011]
“Start determination means” refers to means for determining the start of continuous production by determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. The “predetermined condition” includes, for example, that the number of reserved balls is a predetermined number or more.
As an example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the start determination means 41.
[0012]
(1) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.
(2) A step of setting parameters relating to the start of continuous production when the calculation result is affirmative.
By providing the start determination means 41, it is possible to freely set conditions for starting a continuous effect.
[0013]
The “number-of-times determining means” means means for determining the number of times of variable display (referred to as “variable display times”) at which the continuous effect continues when starting the continuous effect. The number of times of the variable display is determined based on a predetermined criterion such as the number of reserved balls at the stage of starting the continuous performance.
As an example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the number determination means 42.
[0014]
(1) A step of referring to the parameters relating to the start of the continuous performance.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
(3) A step of substituting a value obtained based on the predetermined criterion into a parameter representing the number of times of change display when the calculation result is affirmative.
By providing the number-of-times determining means 42, it is possible to freely set a reference used for determining the number of times of variable display.
[0015]
“Number-of-times extending means” means means for extending the number of times of variable display by determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. The “predetermined condition” includes, for example, a winning at the start port 14 after the start of the continuous performance. Further, the extension of the number of times of variable display can be executed, for example, by adding 1 each time this predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0016]
As an example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the number-of-times extending means 46.
(1) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.
(2) A step of adding 1 to the number of times of change display when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0017]
By providing the number-of-times extending means 46, it is possible to freely set conditions for extending the number of times of variable display.
“End determination means” refers to means for determining the end of continuous production by determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. The “predetermined condition” includes, for example, digesting the variable display for the number of variable displays.
[0018]
As an example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that manages the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the end determination means 47.
(1) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.
(2) A step of canceling the parameters related to the execution of the continuous performance when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0019]
By providing the end determination means 47, it is possible to freely set conditions for the end of the continuous performance.
As described above, the start determination unit 41 performs the start of the continuous production, the determination of the number of variable display times, the extension of the number of variable display times, and the end of the continuous production by the respective means, so that each stage of the continuous production can be smoothly performed. Will be.
[0020]
(2) Execution of continuous production
(Claim 2)
In the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, when executing a continuous effect, a continuous effect pattern table 72 in which a plurality of types of continuous effect patterns representing the continuous effect are recorded, and the continuous effect is started. In this case, according to the effect pattern selection means 43 for selecting one continuous effect pattern from the continuous effect pattern table 72 and the continuous effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 43 when the continuous effect pattern is currently being performed. It is good also as providing the effect display means 52 which displays an effect.
[0021]
“Continuous performance pattern” refers to a pattern of data necessary to execute a continuous performance.
The “continuous effect pattern table” refers to storage means for storing continuous effect patterns as data.
The “effect pattern selection means” means means for selecting one continuous effect pattern from the continuous effect pattern table 72. Here, “when a continuous effect is started” means that the start determining means 41 has determined that the continuous effect is to be started.
[0022]
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the effect pattern selection means 43.
(1) A step of referring to parameters related to execution of continuous production.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
[0023]
(3) A step of extracting random numbers when the calculation result is affirmative.
(4) A step of selecting a continuous effect pattern indicated by the random number from the continuous effect pattern table 72.
By providing the effect pattern storage means 43, the selection of the continuous effect pattern is performed smoothly.
[0024]
The “effect display means” refers to a means for causing an effect display according to the continuous effect pattern to be executed on a display device such as the liquid crystal screen 12, for example.
As an example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the effect display means 52.
[0025]
(1) A step of referring to parameters related to execution of continuous production.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
(3) A step of referring to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 43 when the calculation result is positive.
(4) A step of executing the effect pattern.
[0026]
By providing the effect display means 52, the display of the effect according to the selected continuous effect pattern is smoothly executed.
As described above, the continuous effect display is performed smoothly.
(Claim 3)
In addition, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, each of the continuous effect patterns is configured of an effect unit having a hit effect unit and a lose effect unit for each variable display count of the continuous effect. In addition, the winning determination means 36 for determining the presence or absence of a jackpot game for each winning prize by lottery, and the number of the variable display number corresponding to the number of the variable display when the continuous presentation is actually being performed. The number-of-times discriminating means 33 for discriminating, and the effect unit selecting means 44 for selecting the winning effect unit in the case of the big hit game occurrence, and the lost effect unit in the other case, for each of the variable display, The effect display means 52 may be formed so as to display effects according to the effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 44.
[0027]
For example, each continuous production pattern is composed of a plurality of production units from the first production unit to the final production unit. In each production unit, a win production unit and a loss production unit are prepared. Here, the “winning effect unit” refers to data representing an effect displayed in the case of a so-called “winning” in which a jackpot game is generated, and the “losing effect unit” is a so-called “lost game” in which a jackpot game is not generated. Data representing the effect displayed in the case.
[0028]
“Winning determination means” refers to means for determining a jackpot game by lottery for each winning at the start opening 14. Here, the “lottery” is usually executed by extracting a random number and comparing the random number with a predetermined table or determining whether the random number is equal to a predetermined value.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the hit determination means 36.
[0029]
(1) A stage where a winning at the start port 14 is detected.
(2) A step of extracting random numbers.
(3) A step of determining whether or not the random number is equal to a predetermined value by a logical operation.
(4) A step of setting a parameter relating to “win” when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0030]
By providing the hit determination means 36, the hit determination is smoothly executed.
“Number-of-times discriminating means” means means for discriminating what number of variable display during the continuous production is being executed at the present time.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the number determination means 33.
[0031]
(1) A step of setting a parameter representing the variable display at the start of continuous production.
(2) A step of adding 1 to the above parameter for each variation display during continuous production.
(3) A step of releasing the above parameters at the end of the continuous performance.
By providing the number discriminating means 33, the current variation display number can be easily identified.
[0032]
“Production unit selection means” refers to the variation display determined by the number determination means 33 and the determination result by the hit determination means 36, and selects a corresponding effect unit from the continuous effect pattern. Means. Here, “when a big hit game is generated” and “otherwise” mean a determination result by the hit determination means 36. That is, “when a big hit game occurs” means that the determination result by the hit determination means 36 is affirmative, and “if not” means a case where the determination result is negative. To do.
[0033]
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the effect unit selection means 44.
(1) A step of referring to the parameter relating to the “winning”.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
[0034]
(3) A step of selecting a winning effect unit when the calculation result is positive, and a lose effect unit when negative.
By providing the production unit selection means 44, it is possible to select an appropriate production unit.
The effect unit selecting means 44 may select the effect unit corresponding to the variable display related to the extension from the continuous effect pattern selected at the start of the continuous effect.
[0035]
As described above, it is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the result of the hit determination and the second variable display.
(Claim 4)
Furthermore, in addition to the above configuration, the ball ball game machine 10 according to the present claim includes an extended effect pattern table 73 in which an extended effect pattern composed of effect units corresponding to the variable display related to the extension is recorded, The effect unit selection means 44 may be formed so as to select an effect unit corresponding to the variable display related to the extension from the extended effect pattern table 73.
[0036]
The “extended effect pattern” refers to a data pattern necessary for executing an effect related to extension.
The “extended effect pattern table” is a table similar to the effect pattern table and is used for effects related to extension.
Here, the effect pattern selection means 43 may select one extension effect pattern table 73 from the extension effect pattern table 73 at the start of the continuous effect, and this selection is made at the time of extension. It is good as well.
[0037]
As described above, the selection of the effect pattern when the continuous effect is extended is performed smoothly.
(3) Start condition
(Claim 5)
In addition to the above-described configuration, the ball game machine 10 according to the present claim includes a prize holding means 61 for holding a prize at the start port 14 up to a predetermined number, and the number-of-times determining means 42 At the start of the production, the number of winnings held in the winning holding means 61 may be determined to be determined as the variable display number.
[0038]
“Prize holding means” means, for example, means for temporarily holding a winning in order to validate a winning at the start port 14 while the variable display is being executed. Then, after the display of the change is completed, the winning determination and the display of change are executed based on the retained winning. Although it is desirable that an upper limit of about four is provided for the number of winnings that can be held by the winning holding means 61, such an upper limit may not be provided. The winning can be suspended by, for example, a method of counting that there has been a winning, or a method of storing a random number extracted with winning.
[0039]
By providing the winning holding means 61, the number of winnings held by the winning holding means 61 (referred to as “the number of held balls”) is adopted as the variable display count.
For example, the start determination means 41 can determine the start of a continuous effect based on the number of reserved balls by executing the following steps.
[0040]
(1) A step of referring to the number of reserved balls.
(2) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the number of reserved balls is a predetermined number or more.
(3) A step of setting parameters relating to the start of continuous production when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0041]
In addition, the number-of-times determining means 42 can determine the number of times of variable display based on the number of reserved balls by executing the following steps.
(1) A step of referring to the parameters relating to the start of the continuous performance.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
(3) A step of referring to the number of reserved balls when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0042]
(4) A step of substituting the number of reserved balls into a parameter representing the number of times of display of fluctuation.
As described above, the determination of the number of times of change display is smoothly executed at the start of the continuous production. In particular, by allowing the number of times of variable display to exceed the number of held balls at the beginning of the continuous production, the player is provided with an incentive to win the start opening 14 during the continuous production. Therefore, so-called stop hits are reduced, and as a result, the availability factor of the ball game machine 10 is improved.
[0043]
(Claim 6)
Here, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the start determination means 41 is when the number of winnings held in the winning holding means 61 at the start of the continuous production is equal to or more than a predetermined number. Only the start of the continuous production may be determined.
[0044]
Further, the start determining means 41 may determine the start of the continuous effect only when the continuous effect is not actually executed.
As described above, the determination of the start of the continuous performance is executed smoothly.
(Claim 7)
Further, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the ball determination machine 36 includes a hit determination means 36 for determining presence / absence of a big hit game for each winning prize by lottery, and the start determination means 41 includes: It may be configured to determine the start of the continuous performance only when the determination of the hit determination means 36 is negative.
[0045]
“Winning determination means” refers to means for determining a jackpot game by lottery for each winning at the start opening 14. Here, the “lottery” is usually executed by extracting a random number and comparing the random number with a predetermined table or determining whether the random number is equal to a predetermined value.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the hit determination means 36.
[0046]
(1) A stage where a winning at the start port 14 is detected.
(2) A step of extracting random numbers.
(3) A step of determining whether or not the random number is equal to a predetermined value by a logical operation.
(4) A step of setting a parameter relating to “win” when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0047]
By providing the hit determination means 36, the hit determination is smoothly executed.
The start determination unit 41 determines the start of the continuous effect only when the hit determination unit 36 determines “lost”.
As described above, the determination of the start of the continuous performance is made smooth.
[0048]
(Claim 8)
Furthermore, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the start determination means 41 may be formed so as to determine the start of a continuous effect by lottery.
The “lottery” here is usually executed by extracting a random number and comparing the random number with a predetermined table, or determining whether the random number is equal to a predetermined value.
[0049]
As described above, since a continuous performance may or may not be started even under the same conditions, a changeable gaming property is provided.
(4) Extension conditions
(Claim 9)
In addition to the above-described configuration, the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention includes a prize holding means 61 for holding a prize at the starting port 14 up to a predetermined number, and the number-of-times extending means 46 includes the continuous effect. When a new winning is held in the winning holding means 61 after the start of the game, the number of times of the variable display may be extended by adding the reserved amount to the number of times of the variable display.
[0050]
“Prize holding means” means, for example, means for temporarily holding a winning in order to validate a winning at the start port 14 while the variable display is being executed. Then, after the display of the change is completed, the winning determination and the display of change are executed based on the retained winning. The winning can be suspended by, for example, a method of counting that there has been a winning, or a method of storing a random number extracted with winning. Although it is desirable that an upper limit of about four is provided for the number of winnings that can be held by the winning holding means 61, such an upper limit may not be provided.
[0051]
By providing the prize holding means 61, when the new prize is held in the prize holding means 61 after the start of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is extended by the number-of-times extending means 46. Yes.
For example, the number-of-times extending means 46 can execute the following steps to extend the number of times of variable display based on the number of reserved balls.
[0052]
(1) Means for referring to parameters related to winning after the start of continuous production.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
(3) A step of adding 1 to the number of times of change display when the calculation result is affirmative.
Note that the continuous performance by the number-of-times extending means 46 may be performed by lottery.
[0053]
Further, the number of times extension means 46 may be formed so that the number of variable display times can be extended to a predetermined upper limit number of times.
Furthermore, an upper limit may be provided for the number of times that can be extended by the number of times extension means 46.
As described above, the extension of the continuous performance is smoothly executed.
[0054]
(5) Termination conditions
(Claim 10)
In the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the end determination means 47 may be formed so as to determine the end of the continuous effect when the number of the variable display reaches the number of variable displays.
[0055]
This variable display count includes both the extended display and the undisplayed display.
Here, whether or not the number of the variable display has reached the variable display count can be determined by, for example, the frequency determination means 33.
For example, the end determination means 47 can determine the end of the continuous performance by executing the following steps.
[0056]
(1) A means for referring to a parameter for recording the number of the variable display after the start of continuous production.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the parameter is equal to the number of times of change display by a logical operation.
(3) A step of canceling a parameter related to execution of continuous production when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0057]
As described above, the end of the continuous performance is smoothly executed.
(Claim 11)
In the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the end determination means 47 may be formed so as to determine the end of the continuous effect when the number of the variable display reaches the predetermined number. .
[0058]
Here, the “predetermined number of times” means, for example, that it is possible to end at a predetermined upper limit without making the extension unlimited.
In addition, when other end conditions, for example, the fact that the number of the variable display reaches the variable display count is satisfied, the continuous effect may be ended even if this condition is not satisfied.
[0059]
Here, whether or not the number of the variable display has reached the predetermined number can be determined by, for example, the number determination means 33.
As described above, it is possible to provide a changeable game by giving variations to the end of the continuous performance.
(Claim 12)
Further, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, there is provided a time measuring unit that measures an elapsed time from a predetermined time point, and the end determination unit 47 is provided with the time measuring unit from the predetermined time point. It is good also as forming so that the end of a continuous production may be determined by elapsed time.
[0060]
As the “time measuring means”, for example, means such as a timer can be adopted. Further, the “predetermined time point” refers to a predetermined time point such as the start time of the continuous performance.
By providing the time measuring means, it is possible to set a time limit on the continuous performance.
[0061]
In addition, when other end conditions, for example, the fact that the number of the variable display reaches the variable display count is satisfied, the continuous effect may be ended even if this condition is not satisfied.
(Claim 13)
Further, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the end determination means 47 may be formed so as to determine the end of the continuous effect when the big hit game occurs.
[0062]
That is, the start of the jackpot game has priority over the continuation of the continuous performance. Here, “when a jackpot game occurs” means, for example, a case where the determination result by the hit determination means 36 is affirmative.
In addition, when other end conditions, for example, the fact that the number of the variable display reaches the variable display count is satisfied, the continuous effect may be ended even if this condition is not satisfied.
[0063]
(Claim 14)
Furthermore, in the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, the end determination means 47 may be formed so as to determine the end of the continuous effect when reach occurs.
Here, “when a reach occurs” includes both a case where a reach occurs and a “winning” and a “lose” thereafter.
[0064]
In addition, when other end conditions, for example, the fact that the number of the variable display reaches the variable display count is satisfied, the continuous effect may be ended even if this condition is not satisfied.
(6) Replacement of design
(Claim 15)
In the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, a hit determination means 36 for determining whether or not a jackpot game has occurred by lottery at the time of each variable display, and a special symbol corresponding to the presence or absence of a jackpot game are determined A special symbol determining means 39, a symbol determining means 49 for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol; In this case, if the special symbol is a non-reach symbol, it may be provided with symbol replacement means 50 for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol.
[0065]
“Winning determination means” refers to means for determining a jackpot game by lottery for each winning at the start opening 14. Here, the “lottery” is usually executed by extracting a random number and comparing the random number with a predetermined table or determining whether the random number is equal to a predetermined value. .
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the hit determination means 36.
[0066]
(1) A stage where a winning at the start port 14 is detected.
(2) A step of extracting random numbers.
(3) A step of determining whether or not the random number is equal to a predetermined value by a logical operation.
(4) A step of setting a parameter relating to “win” when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0067]
By providing the hit determination means 36, the hit determination is smoothly executed.
The “special symbol determining means” means means for determining a special symbol according to the determination result by the hit determination means 36.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be made to function as the special symbol determination means 39 by executing the following steps.
[0068]
(1) A step of extracting random numbers.
(2) A step of referring to the parameter relating to the “winning”.
(3) A step of determining a special symbol corresponding to the parameter and the random number extracted in (1).
This special symbol includes a “winning symbol” in the case of “winning”, a “reach symbol” in the case of “reach” but “losing”, and a “losing” that does not become “reach”. There are three types of “non-reach symbols”.
[0069]
By providing the special symbol determining means 36, an appropriate special symbol corresponding to the result of the hit determination is determined.
The “symbol discriminating means” means means for discriminating which of the above three types the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 corresponds.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be made to function as the symbol determination means 49 by causing the following steps to be executed.
[0070]
(1) A step of referring to the determined special symbol.
(2) A step of determining which of the above three types the special symbol corresponds by a logical operation.
By providing the symbol determining means 49, it is possible to accurately determine the type of the special symbol.
[0071]
The “symbol replacement unit” refers to a unit that replaces a special symbol with a reach symbol when the symbol determination unit 49 determines that the special symbol is a non-reach symbol.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the symbol replacement means 50.
[0072]
(1) A step of referring to parameters relating to execution of the continuous performance.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameters are set by a logical operation.
(3) A step of determining, by a logical operation, whether or not the determination result by the symbol determination means is a non-reach symbol when the calculation result is affirmative.
(4) A step of replacing the parameter representing the non-reach symbol with the parameter representing the reach symbol when the calculation result is affirmative.
[0073]
By providing the symbol replacement means 50, the replacement of the special symbol is accurately executed.
The symbol replacement may be, for example, when the symbol is determined via a random number, or may be replaced by the random number, or the symbol itself may be replaced. Good.
[0074]
As described above, when a continuous production occurs, reach is generated at least every time. Therefore, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for occurrence of a jackpot game accompanying the occurrence of the continuous production.
(Claim 16)
In the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, a hit determination means 36 for determining whether or not a jackpot game has occurred by lottery at the time of each variable display, and a special symbol corresponding to the presence or absence of a jackpot game are determined A special symbol determining means 39, a symbol determining means 49 for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol; In this case, the special symbol is used when the number determination means 33 for determining which number of the variable display is the number of the variable display and the following conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied. It is good also as providing the symbol replacement means 50 which replaces with a reach symbol.
[0075]
(B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
(B) The special symbol is a non-reach symbol.
The “hit determination means”, “special symbol determination means” and “symbol determination means” are as described above.
“Number-of-times discriminating means” means means for discriminating what number of variable display during the continuous production is being executed at the present time.
[0076]
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the number determination means 33.
(1) A step of setting a parameter representing the variable display at the start of continuous production.
(2) A step of adding 1 to the above parameter for each variation display during continuous production.
[0077]
(3) A step of releasing the above parameters at the end of the continuous performance.
By providing the number discriminating means 33, the current variation display number can be easily identified.
The “symbol replacement means” refers to a means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when the above two conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied.
[0078]
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the symbol replacement means 50.
(1) A step of referring to a parameter representing the position of the variable display.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameter is consistent with the number of times of variable display by a logical operation.
[0079]
(3) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the determination result by the symbol determination means is a non-reach symbol.
(4) The step of replacing the parameter representing the non-reach symbol with the parameter representing the reach symbol when both of the calculation results in the above (2) and (3) are positive.
By providing the symbol replacement means 50, the replacement of the special symbol is accurately executed.
[0080]
The symbol replacement may be, for example, when the symbol is determined via a random number, or may be replaced by the random number, or the symbol itself may be replaced. Good.
As described above, since the last variation display of the continuous performance is concluded with at least reach, it is possible to improve the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game accompanying the generation of the continuous performance.
[0081]
(Claim 17)
Further, in the ball ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, a hit determination means 36 for determining whether or not a big hit game is generated by lottery in each variation display, and a special symbol corresponding to whether or not a big hit game is generated A special symbol determining means 39 for determining the symbol, a symbol determining means 49 for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol; And the extension determination means 48 for determining whether or not the number of times of variable display has been extended by the number of times extension means 46, and when both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied, It is good also as providing the symbol replacement means 50 which replaces a symbol with a reach symbol.
[0082]
(B) The number of variable display times has been extended.
(B) The special symbol is a non-reach symbol.
The “hit determination means”, “special symbol determination means” and “symbol determination means” are as described above.
“Extension determination means” means means for determining whether or not the number of times of variable display has been extended.
[0083]
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the extension determination means 48.
(1) A step of referring to the number of times of variable display at the beginning of continuous production.
(2) A step of referring to the current fluctuation display count.
[0084]
(3) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the number of fluctuation displays in (2) is larger than the number of fluctuation displays in (1).
By providing the extension determination means 48, the presence or absence of extension of the variable display count can be easily determined.
The “symbol replacement means” refers to a means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when the above two conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied.
[0085]
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the symbol replacement means 50.
(1) A step of judging by logical operation whether or not the judgment result by the extension judging means is affirmative.
[0086]
(2) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the determination result by the symbol determining means is a non-reach symbol.
(3) The step of replacing the parameter representing the non-reach symbol with the parameter representing the reach symbol when both of the calculation results of the above (1) and (2) are positive.
By providing the symbol replacement means 50, the replacement of the special symbol is accurately executed.
[0087]
The symbol replacement may be, for example, when the symbol is determined via a random number, or may be replaced by the random number, or the symbol itself may be replaced. Good.
As described above, when the continuous production is extended, at least a reach is generated, so that it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game accompanying the extension of the continuous production.
[0088]
(Claim 18)
Further, in the ball ball game machine 10 according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, a hit determination means 36 for determining whether or not a big hit game is generated by lottery in each variation display, and a special symbol corresponding to whether or not a big hit game is generated A special symbol determining means 39 for determining the symbol, a symbol determining means 49 for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol; The number of times of the variable display is determined by the number determination means 33 for determining the number of the number of times of the variable display and the number of times of the variable display is extended by the number of times extension means 46 when the continuous production is actually being performed. And an extension determination means 48 for determining whether or not it has been performed, and a symbol replacement means 50 for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when any of the following conditions (a) to (c) is satisfied. It may be used as the Rukoto.
[0089]
(B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
(B) The number of variable display times must be extended.
(C) The special symbol is a non-reach symbol.
The “hit determining means”, “special symbol determining means”, “symbol determining means”, “number of times determining means” and “extension determining means” are as described above.
[0090]
The “symbol replacement means” refers to a means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when the above three conditions (a) to (c) are satisfied.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the symbol replacement means 50.
[0091]
(1) A step of referring to a parameter representing the position of the variable display.
(2) A step of determining whether or not the above parameter is consistent with the number of times of variable display by a logical operation.
(3) A step of judging whether or not the judgment result by the extension judging means is affirmative by a logical operation.
[0092]
(4) A step of determining by logical operation whether or not the determination result by the symbol determination means is a non-reach symbol.
(5) The step of replacing the parameter representing the non-reach symbol with the parameter representing the reach symbol when the calculation results from (2) to (4) are all positive.
By providing the symbol replacement means 50, the replacement of the special symbol is accurately executed.
[0093]
The symbol replacement may be, for example, when the symbol is determined via a random number, or may be replaced by the random number, or the symbol itself may be replaced. Good.
As described above, since the last variation display when the continuous performance is extended is concluded with at least reach, it is possible to improve the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game accompanying the extension of the continuous performance.
[0094]
(7) Replacement of production
(Claim 19)
In addition to the above-described configuration, the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention has a normal reach as an effect associated with the change display when the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol or a reach symbol. Reach effect selecting means 45 for selecting an effect or a special reach effect is included, and the reach effect selecting means 45 is currently in a continuous effect, and when the special symbol is a reach symbol, the change display is accompanied. It is good also as forming so that special reach production may be selected as production.
[0095]
Here, the “special reach effect” is an effect that is displayed together with a winning symbol or a variation display of the reach symbol, and when “normal reach effect” (for example, “normal reach effect”) is displayed. Compared to those with a higher frequency of jackpots. For example, the so-called “super reach production” corresponds to this special reach production.
[0096]
“Reach effect selection means” refers to means for determining a reach effect according to the special symbol.
For example, the control means such as the CPU 30 that controls the game of the ball game machine 10 may be caused to execute the following steps so that the control means functions as the reach effect selection means 45.
[0097]
(1) A step of referring to the special symbol.
(2) A step of determining by logical operation whether the special symbol is a winning symbol or a reach symbol.
(3) A step of extracting random numbers when the calculation result is affirmative.
(4) A step of selecting a normal reach effect or a special reach effect according to the random number.
[0098]
The reach effect selecting means 45 selects a special reach effect for the reach symbol during the continuous effect.
By providing the reach effect selecting means 45, an appropriate reach effect corresponding to the type of special symbol is selected.
As described above, since a special reach effect is displayed when a reach occurs during a continuous effect, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot game accompanying the occurrence of the continuous effect.
[0099]
(Claim 20)
In addition to the above-described configuration, the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention has a normal reach as an effect associated with the change display when the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol or a reach symbol. A reach production selecting means 45 for selecting a production or a special reach production is provided, and the reach production selection means 45 is currently in a continuous production and satisfies any of the following conditions (a) and (b) Alternatively, a special reach effect may be selected as an effect accompanying the change display.
[0100]
(B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
(B) The special symbol is a reach symbol.
The “reach effect selection means” is as described above.
Further, the reach effect selecting means 45 selects a special reach effect when the above two conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied.
[0101]
As described above, when reach occurs in the last variation display of the continuous effect, a special reach effect is displayed, so it is possible to improve the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game accompanying the occurrence of the continuous effect. .
(Claim 21)
In addition to the above-described configuration, the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention has a normal reach as an effect associated with the change display when the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol or a reach symbol. A reach production selecting means 45 for selecting a production or a special reach production is provided, and the reach production selection means 45 is currently in a continuous production and satisfies any of the following conditions (a) and (b) Alternatively, a special reach effect may be selected as an effect accompanying the change display.
[0102]
(B) The variable display count must be extended.
(B) The special symbol is a reach symbol.
The “reach effect selection means” is as described above.
Further, the reach effect selecting means 45 selects a special reach effect when the above two conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied.
[0103]
As described above, when reach occurs in the variable display related to the extension of the continuous performance, the special reach performance is displayed, so it is possible to improve the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot game accompanying the occurrence of the continuous performance. Become.
(Claim 22)
In addition to the above-described configuration, the ball game machine 10 according to the present invention has a normal reach as an effect associated with the change display when the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means 39 is a winning symbol or a reach symbol. Reach effect selecting means 45 for selecting an effect or special reach effect is provided, and the reach effect selecting means 45 is currently in a continuous effect and satisfies any of the following conditions (a) to (c) In this case, a special reach effect may be selected as an effect accompanying the change display.
[0104]
(B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
(B) The number of variable display times must be extended.
(C) The special symbol is a reach symbol.
The “reach effect selection means” is as described above.
The reach effect selecting means 45 selects a special reach effect when the three conditions (A) to (C) are satisfied.
[0105]
Due to the above, a special reach effect will be displayed when a reach occurs in the last variable display of an extended continuous effect, so that the expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot game accompanying the occurrence of the continuous effect is improved. Is possible.
[0106]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a winning effect unit and a lost effect unit are prepared for each variable display in the continuous effect pattern. However, as will be described later, only the lost effect unit is provided for the first variable display.
[0107]
(1) Board appearance
The ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a board surface 11 as shown in a front view in FIG.
A liquid crystal screen 12 is provided almost at the center of the board surface 11. On this liquid crystal screen 12, a special symbol composed of a combination of three-digit symbols (each symbol is selected from ten kinds of numbers from 0 to 9) is variably displayed. In addition, an effect may be displayed along with the special symbol variation display. Above that, four special symbol holding lamps 13, 13, 13, 13 are provided.
[0108]
Below the special symbol display device, there is provided a start opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. An expansion device 15 is provided at the opening of the start port 14 to increase the width of the game ball passage at the start port 14. The expansion device 15 normally maintains a width that allows one game ball to pass but two cannot pass at the same time, but if this expands, it will be shaped to pick up a falling game ball, resulting in a start The winning to the mouth 14 becomes easy.
[0109]
An attacker unit 16 is attached below the start opening 14, and a grand prize opening 17 that is opened at the time of a jackpot game, which will be described later, is provided in the front center thereof. In addition, at the left and right ends of the attacker unit 16, winning holes 21 and 21 that are open upward are provided. Further, a normal symbol display device 18 using a 7-segment light emitting diode is provided on the front surface of the attacker unit 16, and four normal symbol holding lamps 19, 19, 19, 19 are provided around the normal symbol display device 18. The ordinary symbol display device 18 displays “ordinary symbols” composed of “5”, “6”, and “7”.
[0110]
On the left side of the liquid crystal screen 12, a change start gate 20 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The fluctuation start gate 20 is provided with a sensor (not shown) that detects the passage of the game ball.
In addition, winning openings 21 and 21 that are opened upward are also provided on the left and right sides of the start opening 14. In addition, at the lower end of the board surface 11, there is provided an out port 22 through which the game balls that could not be won in any of the start port 14, the big winning port 17, and the winning ports 21, 21, 21, 21 are discharged. ing.
[0111]
In addition to the above, the board surface 11 is provided with a windmill and a nail (not shown) for changing the falling direction of the game ball. The front surface of the board surface 11 is covered with a glass plate (not shown). Further, below the board surface 11, a ball handle, a winning ball payout exit, a ball tray and the like (not shown) are located.
(2) Overview of the game
The outline of the game in the ball game machine 10 is as follows.
[0112]
First, a player operates the bullet ball handle so that the game ball is bulleted on the board surface 11. The game ball falls on the board surface 11 while being in contact with the windmill or the nail. Then, when winning in any of the winning openings 21, 21, 21, and 21 in the process of falling, 5 winning balls are paid out to the player from the winning ball payout exit.
When the game ball passes through the fluctuation start gate 20, the normal symbol starts to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 18 in response to the passage signal. In a normal case, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, a predetermined normal symbol determined at the start of the variable display is stopped and displayed. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is “7”, the magnifying device 15 operates for 0.5 seconds, and the width of the start port 14 is expanded, so that winning at the start port 14 becomes easy. Further, when the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is “5” or “6”, the magnifying device 15 does not operate, but even in this case, a winning at the start port 14 is possible.
[0113]
When the normal symbol variation display is executed in the normal symbol display device 18, if the game ball passes the variation start gate 20, the normal symbol variation display related to the passing is actually executed. Until the end of the variable display or the end of the operation of the enlargement device 15. One normal symbol holding lamp 19 is lit to indicate that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held. Up to four normal symbol holding lamps 19 can be lit as described above. In other words, up to four normal symbols can be suspended as the normal symbol changes due to the passage to the variation start gate 20.
[0114]
When there is a winning at the start opening 14, not only five prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball payout opening, but also the change display of symbols on the liquid crystal screen 12 is started. An effect may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 at the same time as the change display. As a result of this variable display, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a combination related to the same symbol in all three digits (referred to as a “winning symbol”), it will be a “big hit game” and is usually closed. 17 opens. When there is a prize at the big prize opening 17, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player from the prize ball exit. The large winning opening 17 is temporarily closed when either 30 seconds have elapsed after opening or there is a winning of 10 balls. If there is a prize in a V zone (not shown) provided inside the big prize opening 17 while the big prize opening 17 is open, it is opened again. As a result, the opening of the special winning opening 17 can be continued up to 16 times. In addition, when the big winning opening 17 has been opened 16 times, or when there is no winning in the V zone while the big winning opening 17 is opened, the big hit game is ended.
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On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a combination other than the winning symbol as a result of the variable display associated with winning at the starting port 14, no big win game will occur and the variable display related to the next winning will be executed again. Is done.
If the game ball wins the start opening 14 while the special symbol variation display is executed on the liquid crystal screen 12, the special symbol variation display related to the winning is the variation display of the special symbol currently being executed. The game is held until the end (or, if the winning symbol is displayed as a result of the end of the special symbol variation display that is currently being executed, the bonus game is ended with the winning symbol). One special symbol holding lamp 13 is lit to indicate that the special symbol variation display is held. This special symbol holding lamp 13 can be lit up to four as described above. In other words, up to four special symbols can be suspended for passing through the start port 14.
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Now, when the winning symbol is related to a specific symbol (for example, “7”, etc.), after the jackpot game is over, a so-called “probability variation game” occurs. During this probability variation game, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 18 is shortened to 6 seconds, and the operation time of the expansion device 15 is extended to 2 seconds. In addition, during this probability variation game, the jackpot occurrence probability itself is also increased.
[0117]
(3) Function block
The function relating to the continuous effect of the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
In the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 30 as the processing unit executes the control program recorded in the ROM 70 as the storage unit, thereby controlling the ball game machine 10. Thereby, the CPU 30 generates random number generation means 31, hit determination random number extraction means 32, number of times determination means 33, effect execution determination random number extraction means 34, effect execution determination means 35, hit determination means 36, win symbol random number extraction means 37, lose symbol random number Extraction means 38, special symbol determination means 39, start determination random number extraction means 40, start determination means 41, number of times determination means 42, effect pattern selection means 43, effect unit selection means 44, reach effect selection means 45, number of times extension means 46, It functions as an end determination means 47, an extension determination means 48, a symbol determination means 49, a symbol replacement means 50, a special symbol display means 51, and an effect display means 52.
[0118]
The ROM 70 also stores various game information required in the process of control by the CPU 30. As part of this game information, a single effect pattern table 71 and a continuous effect pattern table 72 are provided.
Further, the RAM 60 functions as the winning reservation means 61 and the continuous effect flag 62 by temporarily storing data generated in the process of control by the CPU 30. Note that the data relating to each of the means obtained as a result of the calculation by the CPU 30 is temporarily stored in the RAM 60.
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(3-1) Single production pattern table
In the single effect pattern table 71, as shown in Table 1 below, 10 types of single effect patterns for "winning" and two types of effect patterns for "losing" are stored.
[0120]
[Table 1]

[0121]
All of the effects related to the single effect pattern in Table 1 are ended during one fluctuation display. However, the time required for effects related to each individual effect pattern is not necessarily the same. Therefore, the difference in time is adjusted by extending or shortening one variation display.
(3-2) Continuous performance pattern table
As shown in Table 2 below, the continuous effect pattern table 72 has four continuous fluctuation patterns that require two fluctuation displays, four continuous fluctuation patterns that require three fluctuation displays, and four fluctuation displays. Two types of continuous variation patterns that require the above are stored.
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[Table 2]

[0123]
As shown in Table 2 above, each continuous production pattern is composed of a number of production units corresponding to the number of variable displays at the beginning of the continuous production. Each effect unit is provided with a hit effect unit corresponding to the “win” case and a lose effect unit corresponding to the “lost” case. However, as will be described later, since the continuous effect is started only from the case of “losing”, there is no winning effect unit in the first effect unit of each continuous effect pattern.
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Each continuous performance pattern is based on a different story. Although the specific contents of the story are not described in detail, the tendency of the story in each production unit is as follows.
(3-2-1) Continuous production pattern 1
(1-1B): Displayed as the lost symbol is variably displayed. The beginning of the story is presented. Continue to (1-2A) or (1-2B) or (1-2C).
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(1-2A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (1-1B), a successful ending is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
(1-2B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (1-1B), a ending with failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
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(1-2C): Only when the continuous performance is extended, it is displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (1-1B), the contents that serve as a bridge to the production unit related to the extension are presented.
The continuous production patterns 2, 3 and 4 are generally the same as described above.
That is, for the continuous performance patterns 1 to 4, there are three possible story developments.
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(3-2-2) Continuous production pattern 5
(5-1B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. The beginning of the story is presented. Continue to (5-2A) or (5-2B).
(5-2A): Displayed when the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (5-1B), a successful ending is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
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(5-2B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the introductory part of (5-1B), the contents to expand this are presented. Continue to (5-3A) or (5-3B) or (5-3C).
(5-3A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the development of (5-2B), a successful ending is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
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(5-3B): Displayed when the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the development of (5-2B), the end of the failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
(5-3C): Only when the continuous production is extended, it is displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (5-2B), the contents that serve as a bridge to the production unit related to the extension are presented.
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The continuous production patterns 6, 7, and 8 are also substantially the same as described above.
That is, for the continuous performance patterns 5 to 8, there are four possible story developments.
(3-2-3) Continuous production pattern 9
(9-1B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. The beginning of the story is presented. Continue to (9-2A) or (9-2B).
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(9-2A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (9-1B), a successful ending is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
(9-2B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the introductory part of (9-1B), the contents to expand this are presented. Continue to (9-3A) or (9-3B).
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(9-3A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the development of (9-2B), a successful ending is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
(9-3B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (9-2B), the contents are presented to further develop this. Continue to (9-4A) or (9-4B) or (9-4C).
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(9-4A): Displayed as the winning symbol is variably displayed. Following the development of (9-3B), a successful ending is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
(9-4B): Displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the development of (9-3B), the end of the failure is presented. The continuous production ends in this production unit.
(9-4C): Only when the continuous performance is extended, it is displayed as the losing symbol is variably displayed. Following the beginning of (9-3B), the contents that serve as a bridge to the production unit related to the extension are presented.
[0134]
The continuous effect pattern 10 is generally the same as described above.
That is, for the continuous production patterns 9 and 10, there are five possible story developments.
(3-3) Extended performance pattern table
In the extended effect pattern table 73, as shown in Table 3 below, four extended effect patterns are stored. When the continuous effect is extended, one continuous effect pattern is selected from the four patterns.
[0135]
[Table 3]

[0136]
As shown in Table 3 above, each continuous production pattern is composed of three types of extended production units of “continuation 1”, “continuation 2”, and “final”.
That is, “continuation 1” and “continuation 2” are extended production units that are selected when at least one variable display number remains. The “last round” is an extended production unit selected by the final variation display of the continuous production. Then, “continuation 1” is succeeded to “continuation 2” unless the next is “final”. Further, “continuation 2” is succeeded to “continuation 1” unless the next is “final”. That is, “Continuation 1” and “Continuation 2” are alternately repeated unless the “final time” is reached.
[0137]
In Table 3 above, “winning” means the winning symbol. Also, “reach” means a “reach symbol” that occurs, but does not lead to a jackpot game. Furthermore, “non-reach” means “non-reach” that does not generate reach and naturally does not result in a big hit game.
Of each extended effect unit, in “Continue 1” and “Continue 2”, if the special symbol in the variable display is a winning symbol, a super reach effect (indicated as “super” in the table) is selected. . For a reach symbol, a super reach effect or a normal reach effect (indicated as “normal” in the table) is selected. Further, if it is a non-reach symbol, a loss production (indicated as “losing” in the table) is selected.
[0138]
Here, with respect to each of the above effects, the super-reach effect is the longest required time, the lost effect is the shortest, and the normal reach effect is in the middle. Further, the occurrence frequency of the jackpot game when each of the above effects is displayed is 50% or more in the super reach effect and less than 50% in the normal reach effect, and no jackpot game is generated in the case of the lose effect.
[0139]
On the other hand, in the case of “last round” among the above-mentioned extended effect units, the super reach effect is selected when the special symbol in the variable display is a winning symbol, as in the case of the reach symbol. Only super reach production is to be selected. Further, in the case of a non-reach symbol, the normal reach effect is selected after the special symbol is replaced with the reach symbol as will be described later.
[0140]
(3-4) Random number generation means
The random number generation means 31 adds a numerical value from 0 to 319 by 1 for each software reset of the control program. However, after 319, the value returns to 0 again. Then, a value at a predetermined time (for example, when a winning at the start port 14 is detected) is extracted as a random number. That is, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means 31 is not strictly a “random number” in a mathematical sense, but the extraction timing depends on a phenomenon of winning that is considered to be almost random. It is believed that the numerical value generated by the means 31 can function substantially as a “random number”.
[0141]
(3-5) Hit determination random number extraction means
The hit determination random number extraction means 32 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 at the time when the winning of the game ball to the start port 14 is detected as a hit determination random number.
(3-6) Prize-holding means
The winning hold means 61 holds a maximum of four winning determination random numbers extracted by the winning determination random number extracting means 32 in a format in which the order of extraction can be recognized. In addition, in the hit determination described later, the hit determination random number that is held first is used, and the used hit determination random numbers are also sequentially deleted. The number of hit determination random numbers held in the winning hold means 61 is referred to as “the number of held balls”. The number of reserved balls is displayed as the number of lighting of the special symbol holding lamp 13.
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(3-7) Continuous performance flag
The continuous performance flag 62 is a parameter temporarily stored in the RAM 60 and can take an integer value from 0 to 10. Here, the continuous effect flag 62 having a value of 0 indicates that the continuous effect is not actually executed. Further, the continuous effect flag 62 having a value from 1 to 10 indicates the number of variation display corresponding to the continuous effect currently being executed.
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(3-8) Number discrimination means
The number discriminating means 33 refers to the value of the continuous effect flag 62 stored in the RAM 60 to determine whether or not the continuous effect is currently being executed, and if it is being executed, what is the variable display. Is determined.
(3-9) Production execution determination random number extraction means
The effect execution determination random number extraction means 34 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 at a predetermined time before the determination by the following effect execution determination means 35 as an effect execution determination random number.
[0144]
(3-10) Production execution determination means
The effect execution determination means 35 determines whether or not the effect is executed based on the value of the effect execution determination random number extracted by the effect execution determination random number extraction means 34.
(3-11) Hit determination means
The hit determination means 36 determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” using the first hit determination random number held in the hit determination random number holding means. That is, the hit determination random number is compared with 7, and when equal, it is determined as “win”, while when different, it is determined as “lost”.
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(3-12) Winning symbol random number extraction means
The winning symbol random number extracting means 37 calculates the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at a predetermined time from the determination of the winning symbol by the winning determining means 36 to the determination of the special symbol by the special symbol determining means 39 described later. , The winning design random number extraction means 37 is extracted. Specifically, a numerical value from 0 to 319 extracted from the random number generating means 31 is converted into a numerical value from 0 to 9, and this is set as a winning design random number.
[0146]
(3-13) Loss symbol random number extraction means
Loss symbol random number extraction means 38 calculates the numerical value indicated by random number generation means 31 at a predetermined time from the determination of “lost” by the hit determination means 36 to the determination of the special symbol by the special symbol determination means 39 described below. Then, it is extracted as the lost symbol random number extraction means 38. Specifically, three numerical values from 0 to 319 extracted from the random number generating means 31 at different timings are converted into numerical values from 0 to 9, respectively. When these three numerical values are all equal, a combination of the three numerical values obtained by replacing one of the three numerical values with another numerical value is used as a lost symbol random number. On the other hand, when at least one of the three numerical values obtained by the conversion is different from the other numerical values, the combination of the three numerical values is used as the lost symbol random number as it is.
[0147]
(3-14) Special symbol determination means
The special symbol determination means 39 determines the type of the special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination means 36. For example, if the determination result is “winning”, a “hit symbol” (for example, “777”) having the numerical value of the random number extracted by the winning symbol random number extraction means 37 in any of three digits is a special symbol. Determine as. On the other hand, if the determination result is “losing”, a “losing symbol” (for example, “765”, “787”, etc.) having the numerical value of the random number extracted by the losing symbol random number extraction means 38 in each digit is a special symbol. Determine as. The “losing symbol” includes both the “reach symbol” and the “non-reach symbol”.
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(3-15) Start determination random number extraction means
The start determination random number extraction means 40 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 at a predetermined time point until the determination by the start determination means 41 described below as a start determination random number.
(3-16) Start determination means
The start determination means 41 determines whether or not to start the continuous production based on the numerical value of the start determination random number extracted by the start determination random number extraction means 40.
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(3-17) Number of times determination means
The number-of-times determining means 42 determines the number of reserved balls as the number of times of variable display if the number of reserved balls at that time is 2 or more when the start determining means 41 determines that the continuous production starts. .
(3-18) Production pattern selection means
The effect pattern selection means 43 selects an appropriate single effect pattern or continuous effect pattern according to the determination result by the hit determination means 36 and the determination result by the start determination means 41, respectively, as a single effect pattern table 71 or a continuous effect pattern table 72, respectively. Select from.
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(3-19) Production unit selection means
When the continuous effect pattern is selected, the effect unit selecting unit 44 selects an appropriate effect unit according to the determination result by the hit determination unit 36 and the order of the variation display.
(3-20) Reach production selection means
The reach production selecting means 45 selects the normal reach production as the extended production unit or the super reach production when the special production variably displayed in the extension is a reach design when the continuous production is extended. Decide what to do.
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(3-21) Time extension means
The number-of-times extending means 46 adds the prize amount to the variable display count when a winning is received at the start port 14 during the continuous effect when the continuous effect is being executed.
(3-22) End determination means
The end determination means 47 determines the end of the continuous effect. Specifically, referring to the value of the continuous effect flag 62 at the time point, the value is compared with the value of the number of times of change display at the time point to determine whether or not they are equal, or It is determined by determining whether or not a winning symbol is displayed in the variation display.
[0152]
(3-23) Extension determination means
The extension determination means 48 determines whether or not the continuous production has been extended. Specifically, the number of variable displays at the beginning of continuous production is compared with the number of variable displays at the time of this determination, and if the latter is greater than the former, it is determined that the extension has been made.
(3-24) Symbol discrimination means
The symbol determination means 49 determines whether the special symbol in the variation display is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol.
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(3-25) Symbol replacement means
When the continuous effect is extended and a non-reach symbol is selected as the special symbol in the final variation display, the symbol replacement means 50 replaces the special symbol with the reach symbol.
(3-26) Special symbol display means
The special symbol display means 51 causes the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 or the special symbol replaced by the symbol replacement means 50 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 through variable display.
[0154]
(3-27) Effect display means
The effect display means 52 is the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 43, or the effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 44 when the continuous effect pattern is selected, or the reach effect selection means. The effect according to the extended effect unit selected by 45 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12.
[0155]
(4) Processing procedure
Hereinafter, the processing procedure in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
The processing procedure in the ball game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is divided into the hit determination random number holding process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 and the special symbol and effect processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. . Both processes are executed simultaneously in parallel. However, the number of held random numbers for determination (“number of held balls”, K) and the number of winnings during continuous production (“additional winning numbers”, J) are both processed. Are common parameters. When this K or J changes in one process, the change also affects the other process.
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(4-1) Hit determination random number hold processing
In this process, first, at the stage shown in S100 of FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the CPU 30 has recognized the winning at the start port 14. If not recognized, the process is terminated, but the process is restarted from this stage immediately after a software reset. On the other hand, if it is recognized, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S110.
[0157]
At the stage shown in S110, the winning determination random number extracting means 32 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 as the winning determination random number when the winning is recognized. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S120.
In the stage shown in S120, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (K) has reached four. If it has reached, the winning determination random number extracted in the step shown in S110 is not put on hold, and after proceeding to S170 and executing a predetermined prize ball payout process, this process ends.
[0158]
Note that after the end of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S100 immediately after a software reset.
On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls (K) has not reached 4, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S130.
In the stage shown in S130, 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (K). Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S140.
[0159]
At the stage shown in S140, the winning determination random number is stored in the winning hold means 61 so that the order at the time is the lowest. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S150.
In the stage shown in S150, it is determined whether or not the continuous performance flag 62 (M) is set. When it is not set (that is, when it is not currently in the continuous production), the process proceeds to S170 and a predetermined prize ball payout process is executed, and then this process ends.
[0160]
Note that after the end of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S100 immediately after a software reset.
On the other hand, when the continuous effect flag 62 is set (that is, when the continuous effect is actually being executed), the process proceeds to the stage shown in S160.
In the stage shown in S160, 1 is added to the number of additional reserved balls (J), assuming that the number of reserved balls (K) has been added after the start of the continuous performance. Then, after proceeding to S170 and executing a predetermined prize ball payout process, this process ends.
[0161]
Note that after the end of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S100 immediately after a software reset.
(4-2) Processing related to special symbols and effects
In this processing, first, at the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (K) is 1 or more. In other words, at this stage, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display is executable. If this determination is negative, that is, if the number of held balls (K) is 0, this processing ends, but this processing is resumed immediately from this stage after a software reset. On the other hand, if this determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S210.
[0162]
In the step shown in S210, the number determination means 33 determines whether or not the continuous performance flag 62 (M) is 1 or more.
(4-2-1) When there is no continuous production
When a negative determination is made at the stage shown in S210, that is, the case where the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is 0 means that the continuous effect is not actually executed. In this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S220.
[0163]
In the stage shown in S220, after the number of reserved balls (K) at the time is stored as the initial number of reserved balls (L), 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved balls (K). Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S230.
In the stage shown in S230, first, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the effect execution determination random number by the effect execution determination random number extraction means. Next, the effect execution determination means 35 determines whether or not to execute the effect itself, using this effect execution determination random number.
[0164]
(4-2-1-1) When the production is not executed
If the determination at the stage shown in S230 is negative, that is, if the effect is not executed, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S240. At this stage, the winning determination means 36 refers to the winning determination random number held in the winning hold means 61, which is held first, and determines whether or not it is “winning”.
[0165]
In the case of “winning”, the process proceeds to the step shown in S250, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the winning design random number by the winning design random number extracting means 37. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol.
On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S260, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted by the losing symbol random number extracting unit 38 as the losing symbol random number. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as the special symbol.
[0166]
In either case, the process proceeds to S270, and the winning determination random number used for the determination in the step shown in S240 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the special symbols determined by the special symbol determination means 39 in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the special symbols. Then, this processing ends, and in the case of “winning”, processing relating to the jackpot game is executed.
[0167]
In addition, after the end of this process (in the case of “winning”, after the end of the jackpot game), the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 immediately after a software reset, with the value of the continuous performance flag 62 (M) being 0. Is done.
(4-2-1-2) When performing an effect
If the determination at the stage shown in S230 is affirmative, that is, if the effect is executed, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S280. At this stage, the winning determination means 36 refers to the winning determination random number held in the winning hold means 61, which is held first, and determines whether or not it is “winning”.
[0168]
In the case of (4-2-1-2-1)
When it is determined as “winning” in the stage shown in S280, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S290, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the winning design random number by the winning design random number extracting means 37. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S300.
[0169]
In the stage shown in S300, the effect pattern selection means 43 selects any one of the individual effect patterns 1 to 10 from the single effect pattern table 71 (see Table 1) by lottery. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S350.
In the step shown in S350, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S280 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the winning symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 according to the single effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 43. And this process is complete | finished and the process regarding a jackpot game will be performed.
[0170]
After the jackpot game is over, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 immediately after a software reset with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) kept at 0.
(4-2-1-2-2) Loss
If “lost” is determined in the step shown in S280, the process proceeds to the step shown in S310, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted by the lost symbol random number extracting unit 38 as the lost symbol random number. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as the special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S320.
[0171]
In the stage shown in S320, the start determining means 41 determines whether or not the initially reserved ball number (L) is 2 or more. When it is not 2 or more, that is, when the initially reserved ball number (L) is 1, the continuous effect is not started. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S340.
On the other hand, when the number is two or more, there is a possibility that a continuous performance is started. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S330.
[0172]
In the step shown in S330, the start determination random number extraction means 40 extracts the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 at that time as the start determination random number. Next, the start determination means 41 determines whether or not to start the continuous effect based on the start determination random number. If the continuous production is not started, the process proceeds to the step shown in S340, and if the continuous production is started, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S355.
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(4-2-1-2-2-1) When the continuous production is not started
When a negative determination is made at the stage shown in S320, or when a negative determination is made at the stage shown in S330, the continuous performance is not started. Accordingly, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S340, and the effect pattern selection means 43 selects one of the single effect patterns 11 and 12 from the single effect pattern table 71. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S350.
[0174]
In the step shown in S350, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S280 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 causes the lost symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 according to the single effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means 43. Then, this process ends.
[0175]
Note that after the end of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 immediately after a software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) kept at 0.
(4-2-1-2-2-2) When continuous production starts
If an affirmative determination is made at the stage shown in S330, a continuous effect is started. Accordingly, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S335, and the number-of-times determining means 42 determines the initial number of retained balls (L) as the number of times of continuous display of the continuous effect (N). Then, in the stage shown in S360, the effect pattern selection means 43 selects one continuous effect pattern according to the number of times of change display (N) from the continuous effect pattern table 72 (see Table 2). That is, if the variation display number (N) is 2, the variation from 1 to 4 and if the variation display number (N) is 3, the variation from 5 to 8. If the number of display times (N) is 4, one continuous effect pattern is selected from among the continuous effect patterns 9 and 10. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S370.
[0176]
At the stage shown in S370, the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is set to 1 by the number determination means 33. And it progresses to the step shown to S490 of FIG.
In the stage shown in S490 of FIG. 5, the production unit selection means 44 selects the first loss production unit here from the production units constituting the continuous production pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S500.
[0177]
In the stage shown in S500, the end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous performance flag 62 (M) at the time is equal to the number of times of change display (N) at the time. Here, since the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is 1 and the variable display count (N) is at least 2, the process proceeds to the step shown in S570.
In the step shown in S570, the winning determination random number used in the determination shown in S280 in FIG. Next, the special symbol display means 51 causes the lost symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 according to the loss effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 44. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production continued.
[0178]
Note that after the end of this process, the process is restarted with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) set to 1 immediately after the software reset and from the stage shown in S200 of FIG.
(4-2-2) In case of continuous production
In the stage shown in S210 of FIG. 4, the case where a positive determination is made, that is, the case where the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is 1 or more means that the continuous effect is actually being executed. In this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S400 of FIG.
[0179]
In the stage shown in S400 of FIG. 5, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved balls (K) at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S410.
At the stage shown in S410, whether or not the number of reserved balls (K) has been added (see S150 and S160 in FIG. 3) between the previous fluctuation display and the current fluctuation display by the number of times extension means 46, It is determined by the value of the additional reserved ball number (J). If there is no addition, the process proceeds to the step shown in S440. On the other hand, if there is an addition, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S420.
[0180]
In the stage shown in S420, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is added to the number of times of variable display (N) by the number of times extension means 46. Next, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S430, and the additional reserved ball number (J) is cleared. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S431.
In the stage shown in S431, the number extension means 46 determines whether or not the variable display number (N) has reached the upper limit of 10 times or more. If it is less than 10 times, the process proceeds to step S440. On the other hand, in the case of 10 times or more, after the value of the variable display number (N) is set to 10 in the step shown in S432, the process proceeds to the step shown in S440.
[0181]
At the stage shown in S440, the number determination means 33 adds 1 to the continuous effect flag 62 (M). As a result, the variable display is advanced by one time. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S445.
In the stage shown in S445, the extension determination means 48 determines whether or not the change display is related to extension.
[0182]
(4-2-1) When not related to extension
If it is determined that it is not related to the extension at the stage shown in S445, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S450, and the winning determination means 36 is held first among the winning determination random numbers held in the winning hold means 61. It is determined whether or not it is “winning” with reference to what has been made.
[0183]
In the case of (4-2-2-1-1)
When it is determined as “winning” in the stage shown in S450, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S460, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the winning design random number by the winning design random number extracting means 37. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S470.
[0184]
In the stage shown in S470, the effect unit selection means 44 indicates the value of the continuous effect flag 62 (M) from the effect units constituting the previously selected continuous effect pattern (see S360 in FIG. 4). The hit production unit corresponding to the second variable display is selected. Further, at this stage, the end determination means 47 determines to end the continuous production, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S560.
[0185]
At the stage shown in S560, the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S570.
In the step shown in S570, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S450 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the winning symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the hit effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 44. Then, the process ends in a state where the continuous performance has ended, and the process related to the jackpot game continues.
[0186]
After the jackpot game is over, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset with the continuous performance flag 62 (M) being 0.
(4-2-2-1-2) Loss
On the other hand, if it is determined as “losing” at the stage shown in S450, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S480, and the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as a lost symbol random number by the losing figure random number extracting means 38. The Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as the special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S490.
[0187]
In the stage shown in S490, the production unit selection means 44 indicates the numerical value of the continuous production flag 62 (M) from the production units constituting the continuous production pattern previously selected (see S360 in FIG. 4). The loss production unit corresponding to the second variable display is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S500.
In the stage shown in S500, the end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous performance flag 62 (M) at the time is equal to the number of times of change display (N) at the time.
[0188]
(4-2-2-1-2-1) When ending the continuous production
If the determination in the step shown in S500 is affirmative, the variation display corresponds to the final variation display in the continuous effect pattern. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S560, and the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S570.
[0189]
In the step shown in S570, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S450 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 causes the lost symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 according to the loss effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 44. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production was complete | finished.
[0190]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being 0 immediately after the software reset and from the stage shown in S200 of FIG.
(4-2-2-1-2-2) When continuous production is continued
On the other hand, if the determination in the step shown in S500 is negative, the variation display does not correspond to the final variation display in the continuous effect pattern. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S570.
[0191]
In the step shown in S570, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S450 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 causes the lost symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 according to the loss effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means 44. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production continued.
[0192]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being added in the stage shown in S440.
(4-2-2) Cases related to extension
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S445 that the variable display is related to extension, the process proceeds to step S600 in FIG. It is determined whether this is the first time. In the case of the first time, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S605, and the effect pattern selecting means 43 selects one of the extended effect patterns 1 to 4 from the extended effect pattern table 73 (see Table 3). Select by lottery. Further, the process proceeds to the step shown in S610 in both cases where the extension effect pattern is selected or the change display is the second or later extension.
[0193]
In the step shown in S610, the end determination means 47 determines whether or not the continuous effect flag 62 (M) at the time is equal to the number of times of change display (N) at the time. That is, it is determined whether or not the variation display is the final variation display.
(4-2-2-2-1) When it is not the last change display
If it is not the final variation display, the process proceeds to the step shown in S620. At this stage, the effect unit selection means 44 determines whether or not the extended effect unit (see Table 3) selected in the previous variation display is “continuation 1”.
[0194]
(4-2-2-2-1-1) “Continue 1”
When the last extended effect unit is “continuation 2”, or when the change display relates to the first extension, the process proceeds to the step shown in S630. In the stage shown in S630, the winning determination means 36 refers to the winning determination random number held in the winning hold means 61, which is held first, and determines whether or not it is “winning”.
[0195]
(4-2-2-2-1-1-1) “Hit”
In the case of “winning”, the numerical value indicated by the random number generation means 31 at that time is extracted as a winning design random number by the winning design random number extraction means 37 at the stage shown in S640. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Further, at this stage, the end determination means 47 makes a determination to end the continuous production, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S645.
[0196]
In the stage shown in S645, the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S680.
In the stage shown in S680, the reach effect selecting means 45 selects the “continue 1” super reach effect in the extended effect pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S790.
[0197]
In the step shown in S790, the winning determination random number used for the determination in the step shown in S630 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the winning symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “continue 1” super reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. Then, the process ends in a state where the continuous performance has ended, and the process related to the jackpot game continues.
[0198]
After the jackpot game is over, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset with the continuous performance flag 62 (M) being 0.
(4-2-2-2-1-1-2) “Lost”
On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the lost symbol random number by the losing symbol random number extracting means 38 at the stage shown in S650. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as the special symbol. Next, in the stage shown in S660, the symbol determination means 49 determines whether or not the lost symbol is a reach symbol.
[0199]
(4-2-2-2-1-1-1) Non-reach design
When it is determined that it is not a reach symbol in the stage shown in S660, that is, in the case of a non-reach symbol, the effect unit selection means 44 performs a losing effect of “continuation 1” in the extended effect pattern in the stage shown in S700. Selected.
Then, in the step shown in S790, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S630 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 causes the non-reach symbols determined by the special symbol determination means 39 to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “continuation 1” loss effect selected by the effect unit selection means 44. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production continued.
[0200]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being added in the stage shown in S440.
(4-2-2-2-1-1-2) Reach design
On the other hand, if the reach symbol is determined in the stage shown in S660, whether or not the super reach effect is selected is determined by lottery by the reach effect selecting means 45 in the step shown in S670. When selecting, in the stage shown in S680, the “continuation 1” super reach effect in the extended effect pattern is selected. On the other hand, if it is not selected, the normal reach effect of “continuation 1” in the extended effect pattern is selected in the stage shown in S690.
[0201]
In either case, the process proceeds to the step shown in S790, and the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S630 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the reach symbols determined by the special symbol determination means 39 variably on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “continue 1” super reach effect or normal reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production continued.
[0202]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being added in the stage shown in S440.
(4-2-2-2-1-2) “Continuation 2”
On the other hand, when it is determined in the step shown in S620 that the previous extended production unit was “continuation 1”, the process proceeds to the step shown in S710. In the stage shown in S710, the winning determination means 36 refers to the winning determination random number held in the winning hold means 61, which is held first, and determines whether or not it is “winning”.
[0203]
(4-2-2-2-1-2-1) “Win”
In the case of “winning”, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as a winning design random number by the winning design random number extracting means 37 at the stage shown in S720. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Further, at this stage, the end determination means 47 makes a determination to end the continuous effect, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S725.
[0204]
In the stage shown in S725, the continuous effect flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S760.
In the stage shown in S760, the reach effect selecting means 45 selects the “continue 2” super reach effect in the extended effect pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S790.
[0205]
In the stage shown in S790, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the stage shown in S710 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the winning symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “continue 2” super reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. Then, the process ends in a state where the continuous performance has ended, and the process related to the jackpot game continues.
[0206]
After the jackpot game is over, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset with the continuous performance flag 62 (M) being 0.
(4-2-2-2-1-2-2) “Loose”
On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the lost symbol random number by the losing symbol random number extracting means 38 at the stage shown in S730. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as the special symbol. Next, at the stage shown in S740, the symbol determination means 49 determines whether or not the lost symbol is a reach symbol.
[0207]
(4-2-2-2-1-2-1) Non-reach design
If it is determined that it is not a reach symbol at the stage shown in S740, that is, if it is a non-reach symbol, the effect unit selection means 44 at the stage shown in S780 generates a “continuation 2” loss effect in the extended effect pattern. Selected.
Then, in the step shown in S790, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S710 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 causes the non-reach symbols determined by the special symbol determination means 39 to be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 12 and then stopped. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “continuation 2” loss effect selected by the effect unit selection means 44. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production continued.
[0208]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being added in the stage shown in S440.
(4-2-2-2-1-2-2-2) Reach design
On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a reach symbol at the stage shown in S740, whether or not to select the super reach effect is determined by lottery by the reach effect selecting means 45 at the stage shown in S750. When selecting, in the stage shown in S760, the “continuation 2” super reach effect in the extended effect pattern is selected. On the other hand, if not selected, the “continuation 2” normal reach effect in the extended effect pattern is selected in the stage shown in S770.
[0209]
In either case, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S790, and the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the stage shown in S710 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the reach symbols determined by the special symbol determination means 39 variably on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays an effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “continue 2” super reach effect or normal reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production continued.
[0210]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset, with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being added in the stage shown in S440.
(4-2-2-2-2) Final change display
On the other hand, if it is determined at the stage shown in S610 that the display is the final variation display, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S800 of FIG. At this stage, the winning determination means 36 refers to the winning determination random number held in the winning hold means 61, which is held first, and determines whether or not it is “winning”.
[0211]
(4-2-2-2-2-1) "Hit"
In the case of “winning”, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating means 31 at that time is extracted as the winning design random number by the winning design random number extracting means 37 at the stage shown in S810. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the winning symbol corresponding to the winning symbol random number as a special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S840.
[0212]
In the stage shown in S840, the reach effect selecting means 45 selects the “last” super reach effect in the extended effect pattern. Further, at this stage, the end determination means 47 determines to end the continuous effect, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S870.
In the stage shown in S870, the continuous performance flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S880.
[0213]
In the step shown in S880, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S800 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the winning symbol determined by the special symbol determination means 39 in a variable manner on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays an effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “last round” super reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. Then, the process ends in a state where the continuous performance has ended, and the process related to the jackpot game continues.
[0214]
After the jackpot game is over, the process is resumed from the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4 immediately after a software reset with the continuous performance flag 62 (M) being 0.
(4-2-2-2-2-2) “Lost”
On the other hand, if “lost” is determined in the step shown in S800, the numerical value indicated by the random number generating unit 31 at that time is extracted as a lost symbol random number by the lost symbol random number extracting unit 38 in the step shown in S820. Then, the special symbol determining means 39 determines the lost symbol corresponding to the lost symbol random number as the special symbol. Next, in the stage shown in S830, the symbol determination means 49 determines whether or not the lost symbol is a reach symbol.
[0215]
(4-2-2-2-2-2-1) Reach design
If the reach design is determined at the stage shown in S830, the reach presentation selecting means 45 selects the “reach” super reach production in the extended production pattern at the stage shown in S840. Further, at this stage, the end determination means 47 determines to end the continuous effect, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S870.
[0216]
In the stage shown in S870, the continuous performance flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S880.
In the step shown in S880, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S800 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the reach symbols determined by the special symbol determination means 39 variably on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays an effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 in accordance with the “last round” super reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production was complete | finished.
[0217]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being 0 immediately after the software reset and from the stage shown in S200 of FIG.
(4-2-2-2-2-2-2) Non-reach design
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a reach symbol in the step shown in S830, that is, if it is determined that it is a non-reach symbol, the process proceeds to the step shown in S850.
[0218]
In the step shown in S850, the symbol replacement means 50 replaces the non-reach symbol with a reach symbol. After that, at the stage shown in S860, the reach effect selecting means 45 selects the “last final” normal reach effect in the extended effect pattern. Further, at this stage, the end determination means 47 determines to end the continuous effect, and the process proceeds to the stage shown in S870.
[0219]
In the stage shown in S870, the continuous performance flag 62 (M) is cleared by the number determination means 33. At the same time, the number of additional reserved balls (J) is also cleared to invalidate the subsequent addition of the number of reserved balls. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S880.
In the step shown in S880, the winning determination random number provided for the determination in the step shown in S800 is deleted from the winning hold means 61. Next, the special symbol display means 51 displays the reach symbols replaced by the symbol replacement means 50 variably on the liquid crystal screen 12, and then stops the display. In accordance with this variable display, the effect display means 52 displays the effect on the liquid crystal screen 12 according to the “last round” normal reach effect selected by the reach effect selecting means 45. And this process is complete | finished in the state which the continuous production was complete | finished.
[0220]
It should be noted that immediately after the completion of this process, the process is resumed with the continuous effect flag 62 (M) being 0 immediately after the software reset and from the stage shown in S200 of FIG.
(5) Other
(5-1) Number of reserved balls
Although the upper limit of 4 has been set for the number of reserved balls in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this and may be an arbitrary number or an unlimited number. Furthermore, the upper limit numerical value may be changed according to a predetermined condition.
[0221]
(5-2) Extension
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the stage of S410 in FIG. 5, if the number of additional reserved balls (J) is 1 or more, the number of times of change display (N) is necessarily extended unless it exceeds 10. It was supposed to be. However, in the present invention, whether or not the variable display count (N) is extended may be determined by lottery.
[0222]
(5-3) Timekeeping means
In this invention, it is good also as providing the time measuring means which the above-mentioned embodiment does not have.
That is, it is possible to use this time measuring means with the CPU 30 functioning as a timer. Then, using this timing means, for example, when 2 minutes elapses from the start point of the first variation display of the continuous effect, the end determination unit 47 uses the variation display currently being executed at that time to display the continuous display. It may be determined to end the production.
[0223]
(5-4) Continuous production pattern, production unit
In the present invention, the numbers and types of the continuous effect patterns and the effect units are not limited to those shown in the above embodiment.
(5-5) Extended performance pattern
In the above embodiment, the effect unit corresponding to the variable display related to the extension is selected from the extended effect pattern table 73. However, in the present invention, such an effect unit is selected from the continuous effect pattern table 72, and the extended effect pattern table 73 as described above may not be particularly provided.
[0224]
【The invention's effect】
Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect described below.
That is, according to the description of the present invention, by providing the player with an incentive to continue the ball even during the continuous production by allowing the number of variable displays determined at the beginning of the continuous production to be extended thereafter, It is possible to improve the operation rate of the ball game machine through the prevention of the hitting.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a board surface configuration in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing related to addition of the number of reserved balls in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process related to a continuous effect in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process related to a continuous effect in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process related to a continuous effect in one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process related to a continuous effect in one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Ball game machine
11 panel 12 LCD screen
13 Special symbol hold lamp 14 Start port
15 Magnifier 16 Attacker unit
17 Grand prize opening 18 Normal symbol display device
19 Normal symbol holding lamp 20 Fluctuation start gate
21 winning mouth 22 out mouth
30 CPU
31 Random number generator
32 hit judgment random number extraction means
33 Number discrimination means
34 Production execution decision random number extraction means
35 Production execution judging means 36 Hit judging means
37 per symbol random number extraction means
38 Loss pattern random number extraction means
39 Special symbol determination means
40 Start determination random number extraction means
41 Start determination means 42 Number of times determination means
43 Production pattern selection means
44 Production unit selection means 45 Reach production selection means
46 Number extension means 47 Termination judgment means
48 Extension judgment means 49 Symbol discrimination means
50 Symbol replacement means 51 Special symbol display means
52 Production display means
60 RAM
61 Winning means 62 Continuous production flag
70 ROM
71 Single production pattern table
72 Continuous pattern table
73 Extended production pattern table

Claims (21)

Each time a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point, a special symbol change display according to whether or not a jackpot game is generated is executed once, and the change display indicates the possibility of a jackpot game occurring. As an effect to be performed, a ballistic ball game machine in which a continuous effect by a video expression other than a variable symbol special display that is continued based on a predetermined story over a plurality of variable displays may be executed,
Start determination means for determining the start of continuous production based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A number-of-times determining means for determining the number of times of variable display that is the number of times of variable display related to the continuous effect before the start of the continuous effect;
A prize holding means for holding a prize at the starting port up to a predetermined number;
A number of times extension means for extending the number of times of the variable display based on the fact that there is a new prize hold in the prize hold means after the start of the continuous performance;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: end determination means for determining the end of the continuous production based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. A continuous production pattern table in which multiple types of continuous production patterns representing continuous production are recorded;
An effect pattern selecting means for selecting one continuous effect pattern from the continuous effect pattern table when starting a continuous effect;
2. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising an effect display means for displaying an effect in accordance with the continuous effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means when the effect is actually being produced. Each continuous production pattern is composed of production units having a production unit and a loss production unit for each variation display of the continuous production,
Hit determination means for determining the presence or absence of a big hit game for each winning prize by lottery,
A number of times discriminating means for discriminating what number of the number of times the variable display corresponds to the number of times of the variable display when the continuous production is actually being performed;
For each of the variable displays, there is provided an effect unit selecting means for selecting a win effect unit in the case of a big hit game occurrence, and a lose effect unit in the other case,
3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect display means is configured to display an effect according to the effect unit selected by the effect unit selection means. An extended production pattern table in which an extended production pattern composed of production units corresponding to the variable display related to the extension is recorded, and
4. The ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect unit selecting means is formed so as to select an effect unit corresponding to a variable display related to extension from the extended effect pattern table. With a prize holding means for holding a prize at the start opening up to a predetermined number,
The number-of-times determining means is formed so as to determine the number of winnings held in the winning-holding means at the time of starting the continuous production as the number of times of variable display. 3. A ball game machine according to 3 or 4.   The start determination means is formed so as to determine the start of a continuous effect only when the number of winnings held in the winning hold means at the start of the continuous effect is a predetermined number or more. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5. With a winning determination means for determining whether or not a big hit game has occurred for each winning prize by lottery,
The said start determination means is formed so as to determine the start of continuous production only when the determination of the hit determination means is negative, 7. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 The bullet ball game machine described.   The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, wherein the start determination means is formed so as to determine the start of continuous production by lottery. The end determination means is formed so as to determine the end of the continuous effect when the number of the variable display reaches the number of variable displays. 7. A ball game machine according to claim 7 or 8. The end determination means is formed so as to determine the end of continuous production when the number of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of times. The bullet ball game machine according to 7, 8 or 9. While providing a time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from a predetermined time,
  The end determination means is formed so as to determine the end of the continuous performance based on an elapsed time from a predetermined time by the time measuring means. 8. A ball game machine according to 8, 9 or 10. The end determination means is formed so as to determine the end of a continuous performance when a jackpot game occurs. A bullet ball game machine according to 10 or 11. 13. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 12, wherein the end determination means is formed so as to determine the end of the continuous performance when reach occurs. A hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit game has occurred at the time of each variation display by lottery,
  Special symbol determining means for determining a special symbol depending on whether or not a jackpot game has occurred,
  A symbol determination means for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol;
  A symbol replacement means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol if the special symbol is a non-reach symbol when actually being continuously produced. 5. A ball game machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13. A hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit game has occurred at the time of each variation display by lottery,
  Special symbol determining means for determining a special symbol depending on whether or not a jackpot game has occurred,
  A symbol determination means for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol;
  A number of times determination means for determining the number of times of the variable display when the variable display is actually being continuously produced;
  A symbol replacement means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied: 5. A ball game machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13.
  (B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
  (B) The special symbol is a non-reach symbol. A hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit game has occurred at the time of each variation display by lottery,
  Special symbol determining means for determining a special symbol depending on whether or not a jackpot game has occurred,
  A symbol determination means for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol;
  An extension determination means for determining whether or not the number of times of variable display has been extended by the number of times extension means when the present is actually being continuously produced;
  A symbol replacement means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied: 5. A ball game machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13.
  (B) The number of variable display times has been extended.
  (B) The special symbol is a non-reach symbol. A hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit game has occurred at the time of each variation display by lottery,
  Special symbol determining means for determining a special symbol depending on whether or not a jackpot game has occurred,
  A symbol determination means for determining whether the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination means is a winning symbol, a reach symbol, or a non-reach symbol;
  A number of times determination means for determining the number of times of the variable display when the variable display is actually being continuously produced;
  An extension determination means for determining whether or not the number of times of variable display has been extended by the number of times extension means when the present is actually being continuously produced;
  A symbol replacement means for replacing the special symbol with a reach symbol when any of the following conditions (a) to (c) is satisfied: 5. A ball game machine according to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13.
  (B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
  (B) The number of variable display times must be extended.
  (C) The special symbol is a non-reach symbol. When the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means is a winning symbol or a reach symbol, as the effect accompanying the change display, it includes a reach effect selecting means for selecting a normal reach effect or a special reach effect,
  The reach effect selecting means is formed so as to select a special reach effect as an effect accompanying the variable display when the special effect is currently a reach effect and the special symbol is a reach symbol. The ball game machine according to claim 14. When the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means is a winning symbol or a reach symbol, as the effect accompanying the change display, it includes a reach effect selecting means for selecting a normal reach effect or a special reach effect,
  The reach production selecting means is currently performing a continuous production, and if both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied, the special reach production is selected as the production accompanying the change display. 16. The ball game machine according to claim 15, wherein the ball game machine is formed.
  (B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
  (B) The special symbol is a reach symbol. When the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means is a winning symbol or a reach symbol, as the effect accompanying the change display, it includes a reach effect selecting means for selecting a normal reach effect or a special reach effect,
  The reach production selecting means is currently performing a continuous production, and if both of the following conditions (a) and (b) are satisfied, the special reach production is selected as the production accompanying the change display. The ball game machine according to claim 16, wherein the ball game machine is formed.
  (B) The variable display count must be extended.
  (B) The special symbol is a reach symbol. When the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means is a winning symbol or a reach symbol, as the effect accompanying the change display, it includes a reach effect selecting means for selecting a normal reach effect or a special reach effect,
  The reach effect selecting means is currently performing a continuous effect, and if any of the following conditions (a) to (c) is satisfied, the special reach effect is selected as an effect accompanying the change display. The ball game machine according to claim 17, wherein the ball game machine is formed as described above.
  (B) The number of the variable display has reached the number of variable displays.
  (B) The number of variable display times must be extended.
  (C) The special symbol is a reach symbol.

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