JP4766522B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to an improvement of a game guide function of a ball game machine.

As a ball game machine, a so-called type 1 pachinko game machine has been widely known. This gaming machine performs a lottery in response to entering a starting entrance. Then, when the symbols that change in accordance with the lottery result stop in a predetermined manner, the game shifts from a normal game to a special game advantageous to the player, a so-called jackpot. In the first type pachinko gaming machine, the main game purpose of the player is to win a jackpot, and the player gets great excitement by winning the jackpot. The degree of excitement of a player is greater when winning a jackpot continuously in a short time called “ream Chang” than when winning a jackpot at a time interval called “per shot”. For example, in the case of the first type pachinko gaming machine, as a technique for expecting such “continuous change”, when the big win is drawn, that is, when the combination of the winning symbols is a predetermined combination, so-called “short time” It shifts to a gaming state called “etc.”, and it becomes a state where there is a high possibility that the period until the big win is again reduced can be relatively shortened. Such a short duration continues until, for example, the symbol variation after the jackpot is completed a predetermined number of times.
JP 2003-230714 A

  Since the method as described above has been adopted in many models, there is a tendency that the feeling of benefit for being in a state where it is easy to get a big hit is diminished. Therefore, the present inventor has sought a method that can change the feeling of benefit for being in a state where it is easy to win a jackpot. As a result, for example, we thought that it would be sufficient if the ease of winning the next jackpot could be changed depending on the situation when the jackpot was drawn.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of changing the ease of pulling the next jackpot according to the situation when the jackpot is pulled. is there.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a first start port that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter. As a mode from the start to stop of the first symbol for indicating the result of the first lottery, the first lottery means for executing the first lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first start opening, A pattern storage means for holding a plurality of fluctuation patterns of a standard fluctuation time, a plurality of fluctuation patterns having a longer fluctuation time, and a pattern determination means for selecting one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the result of the first lottery; Display control means for variably displaying a plurality of first symbols indicating the result of the first lottery according to the selected variation pattern, and a game ball receiving state is changed to a state advantageous to the player provided at a predetermined position in the game area. Possible first variable pitching The first operating condition holding means for holding the first operating condition, which is a condition for executing the first special game, and the first operating condition is established when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol. And a first special game executing means for executing the first special game by changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, and a predetermined game area. A second start opening that allows a ball to enter, a second lottery means for executing a second lottery upon the entry of a game ball into the second start opening, and a second symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery Second display control means for variably displaying and variable input that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and when the second symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol, the accepting state of the game ball changes to a state advantageous to the player A ball socket and a game ball acceptance letter provided at a predetermined position in the game area. Can change to a state advantageous to the player, a second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing the second special game, and a variable entrance It is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the game, and the first stage in the second special game is changed by changing the acceptance state of the second variable ball entry device to a state advantageous to the player. When the game ball enters the specific area in the second variable pitching device in the first stage, it is determined that the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied, and the first variable pitch is entered. After executing the second special game execution means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the ball device to a state advantageous to the player, and after the end of the first special game or the second stage When the second special game ends, A specific game control means capable of shifting to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in accordance with certain conditions until the first symbol variation end count reaches a predetermined number; An operation avoiding means for temporarily stopping the progress of the first symbol variation display while the second operation condition is established during the second variation display, and avoiding the start of the first special game during the second special game; Is provided. When the gaming state is a specific game, the pattern determining means shifts to a mode in which the possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern longer than the standard fluctuation pattern is increased as the fluctuation pattern of the first symbol, and the specific game control means is activated. When the suspension of the first symbol by the avoiding means is released, the variation of the first symbol for which the suspension is released is counted as the first variation of the specific game that can be changed a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to the specific game.

  As a bullet ball game machine in this aspect, a conventional game machine in which a so-called first type pachinko game machine and a second type pachinko game machine are mixed is assumed. The first type pachinko machine is advantageous to the player from the normal game when a lottery is performed at the starting entrance, and the symbols that change according to the lottery result are stopped in a predetermined manner. Transition to special games. In addition, the second type pachinko gaming machine shifts from the normal game to the special game when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening. In the variable entrance, the first variable entry device, and the second variable entry device, the disadvantageous state for the player may refer to a state where the entrance where the game ball should enter is closed or a narrow state, The state advantageous to the player may refer to a state where the entrance is open or a relatively wide state.

  First, according to such an aspect, it is possible to improve the technical intervention in a ball game machine by providing two variable ball entry devices, the first and the second variable ball entry devices, and separating the respective roles. . A player plays a game mainly for the purpose of shifting the game state to two types of special games, the first special game or the second special game. Hereinafter, when the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as “special game”. The first symbol may be a so-called special symbol, and the second symbol may be a so-called normal symbol.

  Triggered by the end of the first special game or the end of the second stage of the second special game, the specific game is executed until the number of changes in the first symbol reaches a predetermined number. During execution of this specific game, as a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, for example, the variation time of the second symbol becomes relatively short, and the display frequency of the result of the second lottery increases. As a result, the possibility that the variable entrance is changed to a state advantageous to the player increases. In addition, the possibility that the first stage of the second special game is executed increases in a relatively short time, and further, the possibility that the second stage of the second special game is executed increases. That is, as the duration time of the specific game is longer, the possibility of executing the second stage increases, and the possibility of winning a jackpot as the second special game increases. When the suspension of the first symbol by the operation avoiding unit is released, the specific game control unit of this aspect can vary the variation of the first symbol that is released at the end of the second special game jackpot a predetermined number of times. Count as the first variation of a specific game. For example, a pattern with a long variation time is selected as the variation pattern of the first symbol during a specific game, and the action avoiding means is activated during the variation and the jackpot of the second special game is activated. Assume that it has stopped. Thereafter, when the first symbol that has been temporarily stopped after the jackpot of the second special game is resumed, the variation remaining time of the first symbol carried over as the first time of the next specific game is determined by the operation avoiding means. There is a possibility that it is longer than the standard 1st symbol variation time when it does not operate. As a result, when the suspension of the first symbol is released after the end of the jackpot of the second special game, there is a possibility that the variation of the first symbol executed as the specific game after the end of the jackpot of the second special game becomes long. is there. In other words, the execution period of the specific game is substantially increased, and the possibility that the jackpot of the second special game is allocated increases. On the contrary, when the movement avoiding means operates when the pattern determining means selects a fluctuation pattern with a standard fluctuation time instead of a long fluctuation pattern, when the temporary stop is released, the first time of the next specific game The variation remaining time of the first symbol carried over is shorter than when the operation avoiding means does not operate. As a result, the possibility of winning the jackpot of the second special game during the specific game is relatively reduced. In this way, it becomes possible to change the ease of winning the jackpot of the next second special game according to the situation of the pattern fluctuation when the jackpot of the second special game is drawn, and to change the gameability Can do.

  Another aspect of the present invention is also a ball game machine. The ball game machine includes a game board in which a game area is formed, a first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area, into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball entering the first start port The first lottery means for executing the first lottery triggered by the above, and the variation pattern of the standard variation time as the mode from the start to stop of the first symbol for indicating the result of the first lottery, and the variation from it A pattern storage means for holding a plurality of fluctuation patterns having a long time, a pattern determining means for selecting one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the result of the first lottery, and a result of the first lottery according to the selected fluctuation pattern A display control means for variably displaying a plurality of first symbols, a variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in a game area and capable of changing a receiving state of a game ball to a state advantageous to a player, and a first special game It is a condition for execution A first operating condition holding means for holding one operating condition, and when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, it is determined that the first operating condition is established, and the player accepts an accepting state of the variable pitching device. First special game execution means for executing the first special game by changing to an advantageous state, a second start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter, to the second start port A second lottery means for determining whether or not the second lottery is executed according to the game ball entering, a second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol according to the result of the second lottery, and a game area A variable entrance that is provided at a predetermined position and that changes the receiving state of the game ball to a state advantageous to the player when the second symbol that is variably displayed by the second display control means is stopped at the predetermined hit symbol; , Second operating condition that is a condition for executing the second special game The second operation condition holding means for holding the game, and when the game ball enters the variable entrance, it is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied, and the accepting state of the variable entry device is made advantageous to the player When the game ball enters a specific area in the variable pitching device, the second special game executes the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player again. Triggered by the execution means and the end of the first special game or the end of the second special game after the execution of the second stage, the specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state according to a predetermined condition The specific game control means capable of shifting to the state until the first symbol variation end count reaches a predetermined number of times, and while the second operating condition is satisfied during the first symbol variation display, Pause the progress of the symbol display and Operation avoiding means for avoiding the start of the first special game during the two special games. When the gaming state is a specific game, the pattern determining means shifts to a mode in which the possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern longer than the standard fluctuation pattern is increased as the fluctuation pattern of the first symbol, and the specific game control means is activated. When the suspension of the first symbol by the avoiding means is released, the variation of the first symbol for which the suspension is released is counted as the first variation of the specific game that can be changed a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to the specific game.

  As the bullet ball game machine in this aspect, a conventional game machine in which a so-called first type pachinko game machine and a second type pachinko game machine are mixed is assumed. Also in this case, it becomes possible to change the ease of winning the jackpot of the next second special game according to the situation of the symbol fluctuation when the jackpot of the second special game is drawn, and to change the gameability Can do. Moreover, by realizing two types of special games with one variable pitching device, there is an advantage that the occupied space in the game area can be easily reduced as compared with the case where two variable pitching devices are provided. In addition, there is a merit that it contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost.

You may further provide the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the content which suggests the remaining time of the fluctuation | variation of the 1st symbol suspended by the action avoidance means during the 2nd special game. The notifying means is the average variation of the first symbol that is normally selected when the game ball passes through the second starting port for the first time when the remaining time of the variation of the first symbol that the specific game control means has made for the first time. If it is different from the time, it may be notified that the first variation time of the first symbol has changed. The informing means may provide the content suggesting the remaining time by visual expression using a display device arranged on the game board. Moreover, you may provide the content which suggests remaining time by an auditory expression using a speaker etc. The content to be notified can be, for example, “the specific game (short time) is longer than usual!” Or “the specific game (short time) is shorter than usual!”. In this way, by executing the notification after the ball has actually entered the second starting port, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity between the notification content and the specific game period experienced by the player. Notification can be executed. In addition, by notifying that the duration of a specific game becomes longer or shorter, it becomes possible for the player to easily understand the gaming state, which can contribute to improving the reliability of the gaming machine. In addition, by executing such notification, it is possible to clearly appeal the characteristics of the gaming machine, which can contribute to the acquisition of players and the establishment of games.
When the remaining time of the variation of the first symbol that the specific game control unit has performed for the first time remains for a predetermined time or longer when the game ball passes through the second starting port for the first time, the notifying unit 1 of the first symbol You may alert | report that the fluctuation time of the 1st time is longer than the fluctuation time of the average 1st pattern normally selected. The information to be notified can be, for example, “Lucky! Lucky! The specific game (short time) is longer than usual!” Or “Let's work hard because the specific game (short time) is longer!”. By the way, it is after the game ball has passed through the second starting port and the variable ball opening has expanded that the player actually recognizes that the state has shifted to the specific game state. However, the first fluctuation of the first symbol carried over to the current specific game decreases after the transition to the specific game regardless of whether or not there is a ball entering the second starting port. If it is difficult to enter the second starting port after the transition to the specific game, and the first variation time of the first pattern is consumed, the player feels that the specific game period has become longer Hard to get. Therefore, in this aspect, when the first variation time remains for a predetermined time or more when the game ball passes the second starting port for the first time, the first variation time of the first symbol is normally selected. It is reported that the time is longer than the first symbol variation time. In this way, by executing a notification that suggests that the specific game will become long after the ball actually enters the second starting port, the player is made aware that the second special game has become easy to draw. Appropriate notification can be executed. In addition, by executing such notification, it is possible to clearly appeal the characteristics of the gaming machine, which can contribute to the acquisition of players and the establishment of games.

  You may further provide the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the content which suggests the remaining time of the fluctuation | variation of the 1st symbol suspended by the action avoidance means during the 2nd special game. The notification means is executed after the end of the second special game during the game of the second special game when the remaining time of the change is different from the average change time of the first symbol normally selected at the time of the specific game. You may make it alert | report that the variation time of the 1st time of a specific game changes. In this case, it is notified whether the next specific game is executed longer or shorter than usual during the special game before the specific game is executed. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to recognize whether or not the next second special game jackpot is likely to be acquired or not since the special game is played, and the player's joy and joy can be drawn. The notification in this case should be "The next specific game (short time) may be longer than usual! Expect it!" "The next specific game (short time) is shorter than usual but do your best!" Can do. In addition, by executing such notification, it is possible to clearly appeal the characteristics of the gaming machine, which can contribute to the acquisition of players and the establishment of games.

When the remaining time of variation is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the notifying means is an average in which the first variation time of the specific game executed after the end of the second special game is normally selected during the game of the second special game. You may make it alert | report that it is longer than the change time of a 1st symbol. In this case, it is notified that the next specific game is executed longer than usual during the special game before the specific game is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is easy to win the next big special game jackpot when playing a special game, and give the player a great sense of expectation. be able to.
The notification means may select and notify different notification forms according to the remaining state of the variation time. The longer the remaining variation time carried over to the next specific game is, the higher the possibility that the jackpot of the second special game can be obtained. Therefore, the player's expectation can be further increased by changing the contents of the notification according to the remaining state. In addition, notification with no sense of incongruity can be performed by setting the notification content according to the ease of hitting. The different notification forms at this time may be, for example, only changing the content of the message, or may be an aspect in which visual notification or auditory notification other than the message is combined. Further, physical notification such as vibration of the launch handle may be combined. As visual notification, blinking of a lamp or driving of a movable accessory can be used. In addition, sound effects can be used as the auditory notification, and the notification level can be easily changed according to the remaining state.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, the ease of the next jackpot can be changed according to the situation when the jackpot is pulled, so that it is possible to emphasize the benefit to the specific game given to the player. Gameability can be improved.

  First, after outline of the pachinko gaming machine shown as the present embodiment, its specific configuration will be described.

[Outline]
The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment provides a special game that is more advantageous to the player than usual in a plurality of forms. That is, as the first special game, a game corresponding to the special game in the conventional type 1 pachinko game machine is provided, and as the second special game, the game corresponding to the conventional special game in the type 2 pachinko game machine. I will provide a.

  In the conventional game of the first type pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as the first game), when the game ball enters the start entrance, the special symbol variation display is started. In addition, the effect image is displayed as a moving image in conjunction with the special symbol variation display. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner after the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect image is also stopped and displayed as an image showing the winning, and the first special game is started. In the first special game (also referred to as the first type), the normally closed first variable pitching device changes to an open state for a predetermined period, and allows continuous gaming balls to be entered. As a result, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  In the conventional type 2 pachinko machine game (hereinafter referred to as “second game”), when a game ball enters a normal electric role entrance, the second grand prize opening is temporarily opened, and the second special A game is started. However, the ordinary electric role entrance is configured to be openable and closable, and the game ball only enters the normal electric role entrance when expanded. After the start of the second special game, if the game ball enters a specific area in the second grand prize winning opening, the second special game can be continued for a long time. Similarly to the first special game, the second special game (also referred to as the second type) changes the normally closed first variable ball-entering device to the open state for a predetermined period, and allows continuous game ball entry. To do. As a result, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  The player selects which of the two types of “big hit” per type 1 or type 2 should be the game purpose, and hits the game ball according to the game purpose.

  The pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment shifts to a specific game called so-called time reduction on condition that the first special game or the second special game is completed. Time saving continues after the special game is over until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “the number of continuations”). During this time, the normal symbol change indicating whether or not to expand the normal electric service entrance (sometimes referred to as a variable entrance) will end in a short time, so Mouth is easier to spread. For this reason, the second type is likely to occur in a short time. On the other hand, in a normal game that is not short-time, the normal symbol variation period is relatively longer than that during short-time, so that the normal electronic service entrance is hardly expanded. Therefore, first, the game method of entering the starting ball into the starting entrance, generating the first type, shifting to the short time, and aiming at the second type is the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It becomes a game standard. If the player moves again in a short time after the second special game, the player can expect the second type again. In this way, the gameability that the time reduction and the second type can be executed alternately in succession with the first type as a trigger is a game characteristic peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the present embodiment.

  However, forcing the player to play a game as a fixed stone is not preferable from the viewpoint of securing the degree of freedom of the game. If the specification is such that the second type can be generated only during a short period of time, the player may feel that the degree of freedom of the game has been lost. Therefore, the ball game machine according to the present embodiment is designed so that the game ball can enter the normal electric service entrance and the second grand prize opening can be expanded even when the time is not short. The possibility of sudden occurrence of the second species without passing through time is temporarily secured.

  In this way, while ensuring the degree of freedom that both the first game and the second game can be selected at all times, the game in which the second type is generated substantially through the first type and the short time. It balances the clarity of progress. If the second type suddenly occurs without passing the time, it may be determined that the game is out of the fixed stone and the time is not given after the end of the second special game.

  By the way, in the case of the above design, there is a possibility that a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance and a second type hit occurs during a special symbol variation display period. After the second special game is started due to the occurrence of the second type, if the special symbol that has been displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in the hit state, the first special game is also started during the second special game. It will be. When a special game is started, it is considered that the player's interest shifts to winning a prize ball from the special game. However, if two types of special games are executed in parallel, the player's interest may be distracted because it is necessary to pay attention to the two types of special games at the same time. For that purpose, it is necessary to control so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment temporarily stops the progress of the special symbol variation display when the game ball enters the normal electric role entrance during the special symbol variation display. And after a 2nd special game is complete | finished, a variable display is restarted from the continuation. In this way, control is performed so that the special symbol is stopped during the second special game and the first special game is not started during the execution of the second special game.

[Example]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine 10.

  With reference to the figure, first, after describing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the contents of the game will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, a speaker 18, and a launch handle 17.

  The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

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

  A game area 52 defined by an outer rail 54 and an inner rail 56 is formed in the game board 50. The game area 52 includes an out port 58, a first type start winning port (hereinafter referred to as a “start starting ball port”) 24, a normal electric role winning port 26, a first large winning port 28, and a second large winning port 30. In addition, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “operation entrance”) 68 is provided. In the game area 52, a plurality of mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill (not shown) are installed.

  The starting entrance 24 is provided with an entrance detection device 32 that detects entrance of a game ball. The operation entrance 68 includes a entrance detection device 38 that detects entrance of a game ball. The ordinary electronic combination entrance 26 includes an entrance detection device 34 that detects entrance of a game ball. Further, the ordinary electric role entrance 26 includes an ordinary electric accessory that widens the entrance of the entrance and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory. The first grand prize opening 28 includes a ball entry detection device 78 that detects the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 82 that opens and closes the first grand prize opening 28. The second grand prize opening 30 includes a ball detection device 81 that detects the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 80 that opens and closes the blades of the second big prize opening 30.

  The ordinary electric combination entrance 26 changes the state of accepting a game ball between a state unfavorable to the player and an advantageous state by opening and closing the normal electric combination. Specifically, the ordinary electric winning entrance 26 functions as a variable entrance that can be changed to an open state and a closed state in accordance with the drive control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76. The normal electric role entrance 26 is provided immediately below the start entrance 24. When the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the entrance of the ordinary electrical service entrance 26 is shielded by the start entrance 24 and the game ball does not fall into the ordinary electrical service entrance 26. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, the game ball can drop into the ordinary electric accessory entrance 26 from the lateral direction of the ordinary electric accessory.

  The opening time per opening of the ordinary electric service entrance 26 is only in a predetermined short period when the opening time is not short. Therefore, when the time is not short, there is a low possibility that the game ball will fall into the ordinary electric role entrance 26. On the other hand, since the opening period per opening of the ordinary electric service entrance hole 26 is set longer than when the time is shorter, the game ball can easily fall into the ordinary electric service entrance 26. The opening time at this time may be set to about 3 seconds, for example, and the opening may be performed a plurality of times. Note that whether or not to shift to a shorter time and the number of continuations of the shorter time may be determined by a time-short lottery that will be described in detail later, or the number of continuations of the shorter time may be fixed to a predetermined number.

  The state of the first grand prize winning opening 28 changes between a state in which a game ball is accepted and a state in which the player is unfavorable. Specifically, the first big winning opening 28 functions as a first variable pitching device capable of changing the state between the open state and the closed state in accordance with the drive control of the big winning opening solenoid 82. The first big winning opening 28 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened during the special game, and is provided above the out opening 58. When the first grand prize opening 28 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 28 and can enter the ball only when it is in the open state.

  The state of the second grand prize opening 30 is also changed between a state where the game ball is received and a state where it is unfavorable to the player. Specifically, the second grand prize opening 30 functions as a second variable pitching apparatus capable of changing the state between an open state and a closed state in accordance with drive control of the big prize opening solenoid 80. The second grand prize opening 30 is opened when a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance 26. When the second big prize opening 30 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 30 and can enter the ball only when it is in the open state. The opening of the second big prize opening 30 can be set to 1.5 seconds, for example.

  The accessory 64 provided substantially at the center of the game board 50 includes an effect display device 60, a special symbol display device 61, a normal symbol display device 205, a special symbol variation holding lamp 20, and a normal symbol variation holding lamp 21. The guide rail 31 and the V winning rotator 62 are provided. The special symbol display device 61 displays the special symbol 202 while fluctuating (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol variation” or “variable display”). The normal symbol display device 205 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60 and displays the normal symbol while changing the normal symbol.

  The special symbol 202 is a symbol corresponding to the result of a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a first lottery or a special symbol lottery) performed when a game ball enters the starting entrance 24. It has a role to indicate whether or not to generate. That is, when a game ball enters the start entrance 24, the special symbol 202 is displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbol lottery result is stopped and displayed after the scheduled variation time determined prior to the display has elapsed. If it is a win, the first special game is started.

  In addition, when the special symbol lottery is won, a short-time lottery is also executed, and whether or not to shift to the short-time after the end of the first special game and the number of continuations are determined. When the short-time lottery is won, the special symbol display device 61 may display that the special symbol 202 is scheduled to shift to the short time when the fluctuation of the special symbol 202 is stopped and the number of continuations thereof.

  For example, the special symbol display device 61 is a display means composed of LEDs. The special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed, for example, with a numeral “x” or “0 to 5”. When the special symbol lottery is off, “x” is displayed, and when winning, one of the numbers “0 to 5” is stopped. When the short-time lottery is off, “0” is displayed, and when winning, one of “1-5” is stopped and displayed. When the short-time lottery is won, for example, any one of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 is selected with a probability of 20 percent. The special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed as “1” when the number of continuations is 10 times, “2” when it is 20 times,..., “5” when it is 50 times. The number of continuations can be arbitrarily set, for example, up to 100 times. As described above, the special symbol 202 indicates whether or not to shift to the short time, and the number of continuations, together with the result of the special symbol lottery. When the short-time lottery is won, the short time draw will be made after the special game is over. In addition, since the transition to time reduction greatly affects whether or not the transition per type 2 is performed, it is possible to make a specification that always shifts to time reduction after the first special game is completed. In this case, the number of continuations may be determined according to the stop pattern of the special symbol 202. Moreover, in all the special symbols 202, it is good also as a predetermined continuation number of times, for example, 6 times.

  The effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image. The effect image 200 includes a decorative symbol 201 that is variably displayed in conjunction with the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202 in order to visually produce the result of the special symbol lottery. The effect display device 60 displays, as the effect image 200, for example, a plurality of rows of moving images of symbol variation imitating a slot machine game on the screen. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by a mechanical rotating device such as a drum or other display means such as an LED. In addition, the effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image in an effect (hereinafter referred to as “special effect”) for arousing a player's expectation for winning a prize ball in the first special game or the second special game. Display. The effect display device 60 displays the effect image 200 as a moving image as the entrance effect. In the case of FIG. 1, the decoration symbol 201 is displayed using a relatively large display area in the effect image 200. However, when using a moving image or the like for the effect, a special message is displayed, or the like. May prioritize the display of the video or message. In this case, the decorative design 201 can be displayed in a small area such as the upper left of the effect image 200.

  Since the special symbol 202 does not need to have a role of production, in this embodiment, the special symbol 202 is displayed in an inconspicuous size on the special symbol display device 61 below the production display device 60. When having a special role, the special symbol 202 may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the effect display device 60.

  When the game ball enters the operation entrance 68, the normal symbol lottery is executed. The result of the normal symbol lottery is indicated by a normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 205. The normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 205 are represented by “o” and “x” marks, and are variably displayed by being lit alternately.

  The special symbol variation holding lamp 20 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of reserved balls of variation of the special symbol 202 according to the number of lights. The number of reserved balls is a lottery random number (hereinafter referred to as “special figure lottery value”) that is acquired as a lottery value when a game ball drops into the starting entrance 24 while the special symbol 202 is changing or during execution of a special game. And the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to the variable display of the special symbol 202. In other words, it is the number of special symbol lotteries that are reserved for execution in the future.

  On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation holding lamp 21 is composed of one lamp, and when it is turned on, it indicates that there is a normal symbol variation holding ball. This reserved ball is a lottery random number (hereinafter also referred to as “general drawing lottery value”) that is acquired as a lottery value when a game ball enters the operating entrance 68 while the normal symbol changes. This indicates that there is a ball that has not yet been changed. In other words, it is the number of normal symbol lotteries that are reserved for execution in the future. In this embodiment, the reason for setting the normal symbol holding lamp 21 to one will be described later, but by adjusting the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the time is not short, the normal symbol change A plurality of holding lamps 21 can be provided in the same manner as the holding lamp 20 for changing special symbols.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball is dropped into each of the winning entrances such as the starting entrance 24, the ordinary electric entrance entrance 26, the second grand prize entrance 30, the first major prize entrance 28, etc., the prize ball according to the type of the prize entrance Is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning opening such as the starting entrance 24 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out slot 58 is processed as an out ball.

  Note that each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes, and in the present application, “entry ball” has a concept including “falling”, “winning”, and “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the starting entrance 24, a special drawing lottery value is acquired. As the special symbol lottery, the special symbol lottery value is determined to be a success / failure, and the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200 are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and the effect display device 60 in order to show the result of the lottery. When the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 201 and the special symbol 202 in the effect image 200 is a mode indicating a win, the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 28 is started, and the first special game is started. When the special symbol 202 is stopped in a winning manner, the effect image 200 simulating a slot machine game has a display manner in which the three decorative symbols 201 are matched. The player visually recognizes the occurrence of the first type according to the display mode of the decorative pattern 201. In addition, the effect image 200 may also indicate whether or not the transition to time reduction is possible and how many times it continues.

  When shifting to the first special game, the first grand prize opening 28 is temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. The first special game is composed of one or more unit games. The number of unit games of the first special game in this embodiment is 15 times. Since one opening / closing operation is performed in one unit game, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated by the number of unit games.

  When the game ball enters the operation entrance 68, the usual lottery value is acquired. As a normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol lottery value is determined to be correct. In the case of the present embodiment, the normal symbol lottery is executed with a predetermined hit probability regardless of whether the time is short or not. However, the average fluctuation time from the start of change to the stop of the normal symbol is much longer than that in the case of a short time, for example, set to 120 seconds. On the other hand, the time is set to 1 second, for example. By making the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the time is not shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the time is shorter, the number of hits per hour of the normal symbol when not shorter can be reduced. That is, it is possible to control the substantial success / failure probability in terms of control without changing the normal symbol lottery success / failure probability in cases where the time is not short and short. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 205 in the form of the variation of the normal symbol. The normal symbol stop symbol indicates the result of the normal symbol lottery. If it is an aspect that shows a winning, the ordinary electric role entrance 26 is opened.

  The time for changing the special symbol 202 and the normal symbol is shortened in the time reduction compared to the time not in the time reduction. In addition, the opening time of the ordinary electric role entrance 26 becomes longer. For this reason, the game ball is much easier to drop into the normal electric service entrance 26 when the time is shorter than when the time is not shorter.

  When the game ball falls into the normal electric role entrance 26, the second big prize opening 30 is opened. Thereby, it shifts to the second special game. The state in which the second big prize opening 30 is opened in the second special game is called the first stage of the second special game.

  The second big prize opening 30 is provided with a specific area 22 and an outflow area 66. The game ball that has entered the accessory 64 from the second big prize opening 30 is guided by the guide rail 31 toward the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. On the path of the guide rail 31, a ball detection device 81 is provided. The ball entry detection device 81 is a device for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 30. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 30 rolls on the guide rail 31 for a while and is detected by the ball detection device 81. The guide rail 31 is preferably formed of, for example, a transparent or translucent member, and it is desirable not to disturb the display of the effect display device 60 behind. As will be described later, for example, the V winning rotator 62 rotates at a low speed around a rotary shaft in which a disc-shaped rotator formed with seven entrances faces in the vertical direction of the game board 50. One of the plurality of entrances is marked with a V zone. When a game ball enters the entrance marked with the V zone, it enters the specific area 22 with a probability of 100%, the second stage of the second special game is executed, and continues for a predetermined number of times. The game begins. In addition, when a game ball enters the entrance not marked with the V zone, the game ball enters the outflow area 66. In the case of FIG. 1, the specific region 22 and the outflow region 66 are formed below the V winning rotator 62, but the specific region 22 and the outflow region 66 are integrated into a part of the structure constituting the V winning rotator 62. It may be formed automatically.

  The entrance to the specific area 22 is detected by the entrance detection device 36, and the entrance to the outflow area 66 is detected by the outflow detection device 37. The entrance detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 are collectively referred to as a discharge detection device 35. The entrance detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37 count the game balls that enter the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66, respectively. When the sum of the number of balls entered into each area coincides with the number of balls counted by the ball detection device 81, all the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 30 are identified areas 22 or outflow areas 66. Is determined to have entered the ball.

  The game ball entering the specific area 22 inside the accessory 64 is a continuation condition for shifting from the first stage to the second stage of the second special game. When the continuation condition is satisfied, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games as in the first special game. The second special game is also composed of 15 unit games. The first stage of the second special game corresponds to the first unit game, and the second stage corresponds to the second and subsequent unit games. When the second stage is entered, the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize opening 28 is repeated for the remaining number of unit games. That is, the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the first special game is 15 times, whereas the number of times of opening / closing the first big prize opening 28 in the second stage of the second special game is 14.

  After the first special game is completed, the time shifts to a shorter time, and when the second special game continuation condition is satisfied during the time shortage, the time shifts again to the time after the second special game ends. In this case, the number of short durations is always set to a predetermined number, for example, six. In addition, when the continuation condition is satisfied, the time-short lottery may be executed to determine whether or not the shift to the time reduction is possible and the number of continuations.

  Note that in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the modified example, the same first big prize opening 28 is used as the second big game by using the same first big prize opening 28 as the variable pitching device in the first special game and the second special game. It may also serve as the winning opening 30. On the contrary, the second grand prize opening 30 may also function as the first big prize opening 28. Thereby, the operation control of the special game can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, the space of the game area 52 can be used effectively.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 41 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when entering the starting entrance 24 and the operating entrance 68 in particular. The sub board 49 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 41 in particular. The main board 41 and the sub board 49 constitute a game control device 100. The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a starting entrance 24, an operating entrance 68, a normal electric entrance entrance 26, a first grand prize opening 28, a second major prize opening 30, and an effect display device 60. The special symbol display device 61, the speaker 18, the special symbol change hold lamp 20, the normal symbol change hold lamp 21, the normal symbol display device 205, and the payout unit 43 are electrically connected to each other, and various controls are performed. Enables signal transmission and reception. The game control device 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared by a main board 41 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 49 that controls the production of symbols and the like.

  The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The game control device 100 includes an entrance determination unit 102 that determines entrance into each entrance, a first lottery unit 106 that executes a special symbol lottery based on the entrance of a game ball into the start entrance 24, and an operation. The second lottery means 108 for executing the normal symbol lottery based on the entrance of the game ball into the entrance 68, holds the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the special symbol 202 and the effect pattern indicating the moving image reproduction process of the effect image 200. The pattern storage means 112, the winning entry means 114 for storing the entry to the start entry opening 24 or the operation entry opening 68 during the variable display as a reserved ball within the upper limit number, the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200 are stopped. , Pattern determining means 120 for determining the variation pattern and effect pattern, display control means 130 for controlling the display of symbol variation, illumination, etc., special game control hand for controlling special games 140, a ball counting means 152 that counts the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 30, a specific game control means 160 that controls the time lottery and the short time, and the normal electric role entrance 26, the first grand prize. Opening / closing control means 162 for controlling the opening / closing of the mouth 28 and the second big prize opening 30 is provided.

  The entrance detection device 32 is a sensor provided at the start entrance 24, detects the entrance of a game ball into the start entrance 24, and generates start winning information indicating the entrance. The ball entry determining unit 102 determines that the game ball has entered the start ball entrance 24 when the start winning information is received. When it is determined that a ball has entered the starting ball slot 24, the first lottery means 106 checks whether or not the number of held balls has reached the upper limit. When the number of reserved balls has not reached the upper limit, the first lottery means 106 acquires the special drawing lottery value for the start prize at the timing when the pitch determination means 102 receives the start prize information.

  The first lottery means 106 may generate a special drawing lottery value as a random number by a mathematical method, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number of the special drawing lottery value. A random number as a special drawing lottery value is generated in the range of “0 to 65535”. The first lottery means 106 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful based on the acquired special symbol lottery value. The first lottery means 106 determines whether or not the special symbol lottery is successful depending on whether or not the acquired special figure lottery value is within a range to be won, for example, “0 to 255”.

  The entrance detection device 38 is a sensor provided at the operation entrance 68, detects the entrance of a game ball into the operation entrance 68, and generates operation entrance information indicating the entrance. The entrance determination means 102 determines that the game ball has entered the operation entrance 68 when the operation entrance information is received. When it is determined that the ball enters the working ball opening 68, the second lottery means 108 checks whether the number of held balls has reached the upper limit. In the case of the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of reserved balls based on the ball entering the working ball entrance 68 is one, the presence or absence of the reserved ball is determined. When there is no number of balls to be held, the second lottery means 108 obtains the normal lottery value for the operational winning at the timing when the incoming ball judging means 102 receives the operational ballistic information. Also, the operation entry information is also provided from the entry detection device 34 to the notification means 138. When the gaming state at that time is short, the notifying means 138 executes a short / short time notifying process, which will be described later, as necessary when the game ball has passed through the operation entrance 68. Note that the notification means 138 may execute a special game notification process, which will be described later, as needed even during the game of the second type.

  The second lottery means 108 may generate a normal lottery value as a random number by a mathematical method, or may acquire a count value generated by a counter (not shown) as a random number of a normal lottery value. The second lottery means 108 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful based on the acquired ordinary drawing lottery value. The normal symbol lottery is executed with a probability of winning in a normal state. The second lottery means 108 stores a success / failure table that defines a range that should be the winning lottery value. In addition to this, the entry determination means 102 also determines the entry into the first grand prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 30, the entry into the specific area 22 and the outflow area 66 in the second big prize opening 30, and the like. To do.

  The winning storage means 114 includes first storage means 116 and second storage means 118. The first storage means 116 is the upper limit number of special figure lottery values corresponding to the entry when a game ball enters the start entrance 24 during the variation display of the special symbol 202 or during execution of the special game. Store up to 4 balls as reserved balls. When the game ball enters the working entrance 68 during the normal symbol variation display, the second storage means 118 stores, as a reserved ball, up to the maximum number of one lottery value corresponding to the entered ball. To do.

  The pattern determining unit 120 includes a special symbol determining unit 122, an effect image determining unit 124, and a normal symbol determining unit 128. The special symbol determining unit 122 and the normal symbol determining unit 128 are functions realized by the main board 41. The effect image determination means 124 is a function realized by the sub board 49. Part of the functions of the pattern storage unit 112 is realized on the main board 41, and the remaining functions are realized on the sub board 49.

  The special symbol determination means 122 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the special symbol 202 according to the result of the special symbol lottery and the result of the first short time lottery. The scheduled variation time of the special symbol 202 is specified by the variation pattern. The pattern storage unit 112 holds a plurality of patterns with different variation times as variation patterns for the special symbol 202. In the present embodiment, the special symbol determining means 122 selects a symbol having a short variation time so that the variation pattern of the special symbol 202 is generally shortened as compared with a case where the variation time is not short in the case of a short time. . On the other hand, the special symbol determination means 122 selects a variation pattern longer than the variation time, specifically, a long variation pattern that produces reach, from the standard short variation patterns selected during the time reduction. Designed to be easy. In other words, the time variation is selected as a variation pattern that does not reach a short variation time as a whole compared to the case where the time is not short, but a long variation pattern that produces reach is easily included in the variation pattern. The effect image determination means 124 determines the effect pattern of the effect image 200 according to the lottery result by the first lottery means 106, the stop symbol of the special symbol 202, the variation pattern of the special symbol 202, and the like. Moreover, the effect image 200 for stopping and displaying at the end of the moving image display is selected as a stop symbol. The pattern storage unit 112 holds a plurality of types of variation patterns and effect patterns. In the present embodiment, the function of storing the variation pattern is realized on the main board 41, and the function of storing the effect pattern is realized on the sub board 49.

  When executing the effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol 202, the effect image determining unit 124 selects an effect pattern having the same duration as the scheduled variation time of the special symbol 202 as the effect time. For this reason, the change display of the special symbol 202 and the moving image display of the effect image 200 are interlocked.

  The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation, and plays a role of indicating to the player whether or not the lottery is successful. In the production pattern, the pattern when displaying a normal out symbol, the pattern when displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and the case of displaying a big hit through a reach state Pattern is included. The symbol variation of the special symbol 202 based on each variation pattern is stopped when the variation time defined as the end condition has elapsed, and a stop symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed. The effect image determination means 124 determines the stop symbol of the decoration symbol 201 included in the effect image 200 in a jackpot mode in which three identical numbers are aligned in the case of a jackpot.

  In addition to the special symbol variation pattern described above, the pattern storage unit 112 also holds a special effect, a ballistic effect, an effect pattern used in a notification process described later, and the like. The effect display control means 136 selects an effect pattern for these special effects, entrance effects, and notification processing from the pattern storage means 112, and executes each effect as necessary.

  The normal symbol determination means 128 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit mode, the opening / closing control means 162 expands the normal electric combination of the normal electric combination entrance 26 which is a variable entrance.

  The display control unit 130 includes a first display control unit 132, a second display control unit 134, and an effect display control unit 136. Each function of the first display control means 132 and the second display control means 134 is realized mainly on the main board 41, and the function of the effect display control means 136 is mainly realized on the sub board 49. The display control means 130 also controls lamp displays such as game effect lamps and hold lamps 20 and 21.

  The first display control means 132 displays the determined stop symbol last after variably displaying the special symbol 202. The first display control means 132 also controls display of the determination symbol. The first display control means 132 notifies the effect display control means 136 of the sub-board 49 when starting the variable display of the special symbol 202. After receiving the notification, the effect display control means 136 causes the effect display device 60 to display the effect image 200 as a moving image.

  The second display control unit 134 displays the determined stop symbol last after the normal symbol is variably displayed. The second display control means 134 stops the fluctuation after a predetermined fluctuation time, for example, 120 seconds has elapsed when the time is not short, and stops the fluctuation after a shorter time, for example, one second has elapsed during the time reduction. .

  When the first variation time of the specific game (short time) executed after completion of the second type becomes longer than the standard variation time (variation pattern without reach), the notification means 138 notifies the game. Notification to inform the person. This notification includes a special game time notification that is executed while performing the second type, and a time reduction notification that is executed by shifting to a shorter time. Details of the notification will be described later.

  The condition holding means 142 included in the special game control means 140 holds a first operation condition that is a condition for executing the first special game and a second operation condition that is a condition for executing the second special game. . The first operating condition is defined as a condition that the special symbol 202 is stopped in a hit state. The second operating condition is defined as a condition that the game ball falls into the normal electric role entrance 26. The condition determining means 144 monitors the gaming situation and determines whether the first operating condition and the second operating condition are successful. Based on the determination result, the condition determination unit 144 sets on / off a flag for instructing the start or end of each special game.

  The first special game execution means 146 executes the first special game. The second special game execution means 148 executes the second special game. The operation avoiding means 150 avoids the establishment of the other operation condition when either one of the first operation condition and the second operation condition is satisfied. In other words, exclusive control is performed so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. The second special game is divided into two stages, a first stage and a second stage. Satisfaction of the second operation condition indicates that the continuation condition for the first stage of the second special game is established, and the second operation condition is established as long as the second special game continues through the first stage and the second stage. Yes. While the second operating condition is being established and the first stage or the second stage of the second special game is being executed, the establishment of the first operating condition is avoided. On the other hand, while the first operating condition is established, the establishment of the second operating condition is avoided, and neither the first stage nor the second stage of the second special game is executed. When the second operation condition is satisfied while the special symbol 202 and the decorative symbol 201 of the effect image 200 are variably displayed, the operation avoiding means 150 temporarily stops the variation display of the special symbol 202. Specifically, the timer that measures the variation time of the special symbol 202 is temporarily stopped while the operation avoiding unit 150 is operating, and the special symbol 202 is variably stopped while the operation avoiding unit 150 is operating. Avoid that.

  The specific game control means 160 executes the time-slot lottery and controls the state transition between the time-short state and the non-time-short state. That is, the specific game control means 160, when the second stage of the second special gaming machine is established during the short-time lottery or during the short-time and the decision to shift to the short-time is made, after the special game is over, Execute time reduction until the number of fluctuations reaches the number of continuations. However, if it is decided to shift to the second stage of the first special game or the second special game during the time reduction, the time reduction is ended even if the number of continuations has not been reached.

  The specific game control means 160 changes various settings as control contents for time reduction by transmitting various instruction information to the second lottery means 108, the pattern determination means 120, and the opening / closing control means 162 at the start of time reduction. In addition, the specific game control means 160 changes various settings as control contents when the time is not short by transmitting various instruction information to the second lottery means 108, the pattern determining means 120, and the opening / closing control means 162 at the time short end.

  The entrance counting means 152 uses the passing information of the game balls acquired from the entrance detection device 81, the entrance detection device 36, and the outflow detection device 37, and the number of game balls entered in the accessory 64 and the accessory It is confirmed whether or not the number of game balls discharged from 64 matches. When the first stage of the second special game is executed and the second grand prize opening 30 is opened, the ball counting means 152 is based on the passing information of the game balls from the ball detection device 81 and enters the second big prize opening 30. Count the number of game balls that entered the ball. Since game balls entering from the second big prize opening 30 always pass through the guide rail 31 one by one, the number of game balls entered into the second big prize opening 30 can be accurately counted. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 30 passes through the V winning rotator 62 and falls into the specific area 22 or the outflow area 66. The dropped game ball is detected by the ball detection device 36 or the outflow detection device 37. The ball counting means 152 can accurately count the number of game balls discharged from the accessory 64 based on the numbers detected by the ball detection device 36 and the outflow detection device 37. If the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged after a lapse of a predetermined time, all the game balls are discharged without staying inside the accessory 64, and it can be considered that the first stage of the second special game has ended. At this time, if the entry into the specific area 22 is not detected, it is determined that there is no transition to the second stage of the second special game, and the operation avoiding means 150 has stopped the progress of the variation of the special symbol , Resuming the progress of special symbol changes. On the other hand, if the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged do not match even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the game ball is clogged inside the accessory 64, or the game ball is illegally inserted inside the accessory 64, particularly in the specific area 22. Become. The entrance counting means 152 outputs error information and notifies that an error has occurred via the effect display device 60 and the speaker 18. Further, the error information may be transmitted directly to the management system of the game hall.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, as described above, the game fixed stone first causes the game ball to enter the starting entrance 24 to generate the first type, and to shift in a short time. In addition, we will aim at the second kind. Further, the aim is to alternately execute the time reduction and the second type special game alternately. Following the operating entrance 68, entering the normal electric service entrance 26 expanded by entering the operating entrance 68 is the first stage of the second special game. This is a condition for obtaining the opening of the winning opening 30. Furthermore, entering the second grand prize opening 30 is a condition for obtaining the second stage of the second special game. In particular, since the normal symbol stops in a short time during the short time, the normal electric service entrance 26 is efficiently expanded. In addition, during the time shortening, the time during which the ordinary electric service entrance 26 is widened also becomes longer. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently enter the normal electric role entrance 26. As a result, the expansion of the second big prize opening 30 that leads to the second stage of the second special game can also be efficiently executed. Thus, after shifting to a shorter time, the second type is assigned with a relatively higher probability than the probability of assigning the first type. In this case, if the time-saving end condition is set until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates, for example, 100 times as in the conventional case, the time-saving will continue for 10 minutes or more, and the second type is given almost certainly. As a result, the game is not preferable. In other words, the time reduction and the second type special game can be executed almost permanently. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be expected that the short duration and the second type special game are alternately executed continuously in the short duration after the end of the second special game, but the number of times is not necessarily continuous forever. It is set. For example, the short duration after the end of the second special game is set until the special symbol change ends six times. If the average fluctuation time of special symbols during time reduction is 8 seconds, the duration of time reduction is about 48 seconds. At this time, the player enters as many game balls as possible into the operation entrance 68 and opens the ordinary electric service entrance 26 and the second big entrance 30 to reach the V prize rotator 62. A game is made to reach the game ball.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the second type is determined during the time reduction, the time shifts again after the completion of the second type. At this time, if the suspension of the first symbol by the operation avoiding means 150 is executed when determining the second type, the specific game control means 160 pauses in the short time after the end of the second type. The variation of the first symbol for which is released is counted as the first of the short-time continuation times. In the case of the present embodiment, the time reduction ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that has changed after the shift to the time reduction reaches a predetermined number, for example, 6 times, and the fluctuation stops. As described above, if the average fluctuation time of the special symbol at the time reduction is 8 seconds, the time reduction is completed in about 48 seconds. On the other hand, when the operation avoiding means 150 operates and the fluctuation of the first symbol is temporarily stopped at the time when the second type hit is fixed, the second type hit ends and the special symbol is used by the operation avoiding means 150. When the temporary suspension of the fluctuation is released, the fluctuation is counted as the first fluctuation of the special symbol at the time reduction. Therefore, the longer the remaining time of the change of the special symbol suspended at the time of the final determination for the second type, the longer the substantial duration time after the end of the second type. In such a case, for example, the notification means performs a notification such as “Lucky! Lucky! This notification may be executed visually by displaying a message using the effect display device 60, or may be executed visually by outputting a voice message from the speaker 18. By receiving such notification in a short time, the player can recognize that the possibility of acquiring the next second type has increased, and the expectation for the game increases. In addition, by executing such notification, it is possible to clearly appeal the characteristics of the gaming machine, which can contribute to the acquisition of players and the establishment of games.

  Moreover, you may perform alerting | reporting which suggests that time saving is long during 2nd type. That is, when the second type hit is determined, the operation avoiding means 150 operates when acquiring the hit. At that time, since the fluctuation remaining time of the special symbol is determined, it is determined whether or not the remaining time substantially increases the time reduction. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the time duration after the end of the second type is long during the game of the second type, and the next second type per game during the game of the second type. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is in a state that is easier to hit than usual. As a result, the degree of expectation for the player's hit can be increased before the start of the time reduction. In addition, such notification can provide substantial guidance on the progress of the game, leading to protecting the profits that the player can receive in a short time. As a result, the gaming ability of the gaming machine is evaluated, which can contribute to the improvement of the impression and reliability of the gaming machine.

  4-6 is explanatory drawing explaining in detail the case where the specific game control means 160 changes the duration of a short time substantially by the action | operation avoiding means 150 operating.

  As described above, the variation time of the special symbol during the time reduction is generally shorter than that when it is not the time reduction, but the variation pattern of the long variation time is likely to be included therein. The variation time of the variation pattern that becomes shorter is, for example, 8 seconds, and the long variation pattern is, for example, 60 seconds (with reach effect), and during the variation of this long variation pattern, the first stage of the second special game is executed, Further, assume that the second stage is executed and the second type is determined. FIG. 4 (a) is a short time executed after completion of the first type or the second type, and a short fluctuation pattern (fluctuation of approximately 8 seconds) is selected from the first to the third time. This shows a case where a long variation pattern (for example, 60 seconds) is selected. Then, it is assumed that the first stage of the second special game is executed by entering the normal electric role entrance 26 when the long fluctuation pattern starts to change, for example, at 20 seconds. As a result, it is assumed that the variation of the special symbol is temporarily stopped by the operation avoiding means 150 (timer adjustment A), and the second stage of the second special game is executed and the second type is determined. In this case, after the game related to the second type is finished, the operation avoiding means 150 resumes the remaining fluctuation (40 seconds) of the special symbol that has been temporarily stopped, and the specific game control means 160 changes the remaining fluctuation to the first fluctuation of the time. And That is, the carry-over A in FIG. 4A becomes the first short time fluctuation after completion of the second type as shown in FIG. 4B. In the case of FIG. 4B, the first fluctuation is 40 seconds, and the second to sixth fluctuations are 8 seconds each. In other words, when there is no carry-over, the time saving that ends in about 48 seconds (8 seconds × 6 times) continues for about 80 seconds (40 seconds + 8 seconds × 5 times). As a result, the period during which the ordinary electronic service entrance 26 is spread widely, which is a condition for obtaining the second type, is nearly twice as long as when there is no carryover. That is, the possibility that the first stage and the second stage of the second special game are executed increases, and the possibility of acquiring the second type increases. In such a case, if the notification means 138 notifies that the time reduction is longer than usual, the player's expectation for the second type can be increased and the game performance can be improved.

  In FIG. 4A, a long variation pattern (for example, 60 seconds) starts to vary, and for example, at 58 seconds, the variation of the special symbol is temporarily stopped by the operation avoiding means 150 (timer adjustment B). Assume that two types are confirmed. In this case, after the game related to the second type is finished, the operation avoiding means 150 resumes the remaining variation (2 seconds) of the special symbol that has been temporarily stopped, and the specific game control means 160 changes the remaining variation to the first variation of the short time. And That is, the carry-over B in FIG. 4A becomes the first short time fluctuation after completion of the second type as shown in FIG. 4C. In the case of FIG. 4C, the first fluctuation is 2 seconds, and the second to sixth fluctuations are 8 seconds each. That is, when there is no carry-over, the time saving that ends in about 48 seconds (8 seconds × 6 times) ends in about 42 seconds (2 seconds + 8 seconds × 5 times). As a result, the period during which the frequency of opening of the ordinary electronic service entrance 26, which is a condition for obtaining the second type, is high is shorter than when no carryover is carried over. That is, the possibility that the first stage and the second stage of the second special game are executed is reduced, and the possibility of acquiring the second type is reduced. In such a case, the notification unit 138 may notify that the time is shorter than usual, such as “The time is shorter than usual, but do your best!”. In this case, since the player can recognize in advance that the time is shorter than usual, it is possible to prevent the game machine from feeling distrustful because the time is short at the end of the time reduction. However, if it is informed that the time is shortened, the player's expectation for the second type may be reduced, so that it may not be notified.

  FIGS. 5A and 5B show an example in which a long variation pattern is not selected at the time reduction. Assume that a short variation pattern (for example, 8 seconds) starts to be varied, and the variation of the special symbol is temporarily stopped (timer adjustment C) by the operation avoiding means 150 at 5 seconds, for example, and the second type is determined. In this case, after the game related to the second type is finished, the operation avoiding means 150 resumes the remaining variation (3 seconds) of the special symbol that has been temporarily stopped, and the specific game control means 160 changes the remaining variation to the first variation of the short time. And That is, the carry-over C in FIG. 5A becomes the first short time fluctuation after the end of the second type as shown in FIG. 5C. In the case of FIG. 5C, the first fluctuation is 3 seconds, and the second to sixth fluctuations are 8 seconds each. In other words, when there is no carryover, the time saving that ends in about 48 seconds (8 seconds × 6 times) ends in about 43 seconds (3 seconds + 8 seconds × 5 times). As a result, the period during which the frequency of opening of the ordinary electronic service entrance 26, which is a condition for obtaining the second type, is high is shorter than when no carryover is carried over. Also in this case, the possibility of executing the first stage and the second stage of the second special game is reduced, and the possibility of obtaining the second type is reduced. In such a case, the notification unit 138 may notify that the time reduction is shorter than usual. In this case, since the player can recognize in advance that the time is shorter than usual, it is possible to prevent the game machine from feeling distrustful because the time is short at the end of the time reduction. However, if it is informed that the time is shortened, the player's expectation for the second type may be reduced, so that it may not be notified. In addition, the threshold value of whether or not the notification unit 138 performs notification can be, for example, a standard variation time of a special symbol at the time of a short time, for example, eight seconds of a variation pattern without reach. That is, as an example, when the remaining fluctuation of the special symbol that has been paused is longer than 8 seconds, notification is performed. However, even if the fluctuation of 8 seconds normally becomes 9 seconds, it is difficult for the player to recognize the difference. As a result, there is no significant difference in the possibility of acquisition per second type. Therefore, preferably, when the residual fluctuation of the suspended special symbol is sufficiently longer than the standard fluctuation pattern, for example, when the fluctuation time of the standard fluctuation pattern is twice, that is, 16 seconds or more, the notification is performed. If it is less, notification may not be performed.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the ease of pulling the next second type changes depending on the situation when the second type is pulled, and the gameability can be changed. The player's expectation can be changed, and the player can be relieved at the time of a short transition.

  By the way, as described above, the notification that suggests the length of the time reduction is a special notification that is issued while the second type is completed and the time reduction is executed and the second type is executed. Two types of in-game notification are possible. In the case of time alert, the notification may be executed when the second type ends, but it is normal for the player to recognize the benefit of time saving by entering the operation entrance 68 and This is when the electric role entrance 26 is expanded. In other words, even if the carry-over time of the first fluctuation in the short time is long, if it takes a long time to enter the working entrance 68 after shifting to the short time, the first fluctuation time will be consumed, and the game The short period of time that a person actually experiences may be shorter than when there is no carry-over. In such a case, if a notification that the time has been extended is given, the player feels uncomfortable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68 for the first time, when the remaining time of the variation of the first symbol that the specific game control means 160 is the first time remains for a predetermined time or more, It is reported that the first variation time of the first symbol is longer than the average variation time of the first symbol that is normally selected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation entrance 68 during a period H obtained by subtracting the first fluctuation period S (for example, 8 seconds) in the case of no carry-over from the carry-over A period after the transition to the short time. Only when there is a first entry at the time, a short time notification is carried out. In other words, after the period H after the transition to the time reduction has elapsed, the time reduction recognized by the player is the same as or shorter than when there is no carry-over, so no notification suggesting that the actual time reduction period has been extended is not performed. I am doing so. In this way, after the transition to a short time, the notification that does not give the player a sense of incongruity can be performed by performing the notification only when the remaining fluctuation time is a predetermined time or more. The notification content in such a case can be, for example, as shown in FIG. 7A, “Lucky! Lucky! In addition, when the short time period which a player actually experiences becomes short, you may alert | report that time short becomes short as mentioned above. In the case of FIG. 7A, a scene in which the character 208 rides on a flying carpet and is flying in the sky is displayed as an effect image at the time reduction. In addition, when the time is not short, the decorative symbol 201 displayed largely at the center of the effect display device 60 is displayed small, for example, in the upper left corner of the effect display device 60.

  On the other hand, in the case of special game notification, since it is a notification before the start of the time reduction, if the remaining time that is the first change by the timer adjustment process is longer than a predetermined time, for example, a change of 8 seconds that is a short change at the time reduction, Even if the player is notified, the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  However, since the player actually recognizes the benefit of time saving after entering the operation entrance 68, the time length realized by the player is shorter than the case where there is no carryover as described above. May end up. Therefore, it is desirable to make the contents of the special game notification ambiguous as shown in FIG. 7B, such as “Lucky! In addition, when the time reduction period becomes shorter, as described above, it may be notified that the time reduction becomes shorter.

  In addition, when performing the notification as described above, the notification unit 138 may select a different notification form according to the remaining state of the variation time. That is, when there are a plurality of fluctuation remaining times in stages, different messages may be presented according to the lengths. For example, if the first fluctuation time (remaining time) after the shift to the short time is very long, the notification content is given momentum to the game as shown in FIG. 8 (a), "The short time is long! The message may be attached. On the other hand, if the first fluctuation time (remaining time) after the shift to the short time is longer than usual but the extension is slight, as shown in FIG. 8B, “the short time is longer by the chot! Do your best!” The content may be such that the player is supported. In this way, by changing the content of the notification according to the remaining state of the fluctuation time, notification without a sense of incongruity can be performed. In addition, as above-mentioned as a different alerting | reporting form, you may only change the content of a message, you may combine physical alerting | reporting with the vibration of the firing handle 17, etc. combining visual alerting | reporting and auditory alerting | reporting. As visual notification, blinking of a lamp or driving of a movable accessory can be used. In addition, sound effects can be used as an audible notification. And it is desirable to change an alerting | reporting level according to a residual state, respectively. For example, when the remaining time is long, the number of ramp reductions is increased, or the number of moving movable objects and the size of the action are increased as compared with the case where the remaining time is short. In the case of sound effects, if the remaining time is short, only BGM may be used, and if the remaining time is long, music with lyrics may be used. Further, in the case of the vibration of the firing handle 17, the vibration can be increased when the remaining time is long compared to when it is short.

  FIG. 9 is a plan view of the V winning rotator 62 viewed from above. The V winning rotator 62 rotates, for example, in the clockwise direction at a constant low speed. Further, a semi-arc-shaped stay path 84 connected to the guide rail 31 is provided around the V winning rotator 62. The staying path 84 is such that the central part A of the half arc is lower than the end parts B and C, and the game ball 86 that has entered the staying path 84 from the guide rail 31 is finally guided to the center part A while swinging. It has become. The central portion A of the stay path 84 is slightly inclined toward the V winning rotator 62 side, and a notch 88 is formed on the side wall on the V winning rotator 62 side. The game ball 86 passes through this notch and enters one of a plurality of entrances 90 formed in the V winning rotator 62. Only one of the entrances 90 is set in the V zone 92. Only game balls 86 entering the V zone 92 can enter the specific area 22. That is, all the game balls 86 that have entered the entrance 90 other than the V zone 92 enter the outflow area 66. In the case of the V winning rotator 62 shown in FIG. 4, a game ball enters the V zone 92 with a probability of about 1/7.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a basic process in the pachinko gaming machine 10. First, when the game ball 86 enters the starting entrance 24 and the ordinary electric entrance entrance 26, or when the game ball passes the working entrance 68, a winning process is executed (S10). If not in the middle (N in S12), a normal game control process such as a special symbol lottery is executed (S14), and if in a special game (Y in S12), the first special game or the second special game, etc. A special game control process is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG. When a winning is made at the starting entrance 24 (Y in S30), and the hold in the first storage means 116 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S32), a special drawing lottery value is stored in the first storage means 116. (S34). When there is no winning at the starting entrance 24 (N of S30), the processes of S32 and S34 are skipped. If, in S32, the winning entry to the starting entrance 24 is held but exceeds the upper limit of the first storage means 116 (N in S32), the process in S34 is skipped.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the operation entrance 68 (Y in S36), and the holding in the second storage means 118 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S38), the second storage means 118 The usual lottery value is stored (S40). If there is no game ball passing through the operation entrance 68 in S36 (N in S36), the processes in S38 and S40 are skipped. In S38, when the winning ball is entered into the operation entrance 68, but the suspension exceeds the upper limit number of the second storage means 118 (N in S38), the process of S40 is skipped.

  Next, when a game ball enters the normal electric role entrance 26 (Y in S42), the second special game flag for instructing the transition to the second special game is set on (S44). If there is no entry into the ordinary electronic combination entrance 26 (N in S42), the process of S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. First, the flow of time-shortening notification processing is executed (S50). Details of the time reduction notification process are shown in FIG. Next, the variable display of the special symbol 202 and the moving image display of the effect image 200 linked with the special symbol 202 and the variable display are processed (S52), and the variable symbol variable display is processed (S54). Note that the processing order of S52 and S54 is merely an order defined for convenience of explanation, and processing may be performed in any order.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the time-shortening notification process of S50 in FIG. The specific game control means 160 is the timing to shift to a shorter time (Y in S300), and when the operation avoidance means 150 is performing the timer adjustment process at the previous short time (Y in S302), the notification means 138 If the time is longer than a predetermined length (for example, 8 seconds) (Y in S304), the presence / absence of the incoming signal from the incoming detector 38 is confirmed. If the entrance signal is acquired from the entrance detection device 38, the entrance of the first entry entrance 68 is confirmed after a short time shift (Y in S306), and the remaining time after entry is a predetermined length (for example, 8 seconds). ) In the above case (Y in S308), the time reduction notification is executed (S310). The contents of the short time notification can be the contents shown in FIG. 7A, FIG. 8A, and FIG. 8B, and the notification contents can be appropriately selected according to the remaining time.

  If it is not time to shift to a shorter time in the processing of S300 (N in S300), the processing after S302 is skipped, and the processing of the shorter time notification in S50 is terminated. If the timer process has not been executed in the previous time reduction (N in S302), the process after S304 is skipped, and the time reduction notification process in S50 is terminated. If the remaining time at the time of the timer adjustment is not equal to or longer than the predetermined length (N in S304), the processing after S306 is skipped, and the time-shortage notification processing in S50 is terminated. In addition, when it is not possible to confirm the entry to the operation entrance 68 in the process of S306 (N in S306), the process after S308 is skipped, and the time-shortage notification process of S50 is ended. If the remaining time after entering the ball is not longer than the predetermined length (N in S308), the process of S310 is skipped, and the time-shortening notification process of S50 is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol and effect image symbol variation processing in S52 of FIG. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, “symbol” indicates both the special symbol 202 and the effect image 200. If the special symbol lottery value is held in the first storage means 116 (Y in S200) and the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S202), the first lottery means 106 is set as a special symbol lottery. A validity determination process is executed (S204). If the special symbol lottery is a win (Y in S206), the specific game control means 160 executes a short-time lottery (S208). It is determined whether or not to shift to a short time after the end of the first special game by the short time lottery, and the number of continuations is indicated by a special symbol 202 stop mode. In addition, when the first special game is finished and the time saving is started, the specific game control means 160 starts counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202. When the special symbol lottery is out (N in S206), the hourly lottery is not executed.

  After the special symbol lottery, the first display control means 132 determines the variation time of the special symbol 202 and starts the variation display of the special symbol 202 (S210). At this time, time measurement of the special figure timer is started. The special symbol timer is a timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol 202. When the time measured by the special symbol timer reaches the variation time determined in S210, the special symbol 202 is stopped. . Synchronizing with the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 202, the moving image display of the effect image 200 is also started.

  If the special drawing lottery value is not suspended in S200 (N in S200), the processing from S202 to S210 is skipped. If the symbol is already changing in S202 (Y in S202), the processing from S204 to S210 is skipped.

  In S212, if the symbol variation display is not in progress (N in S212), the symbol variation processing in S52 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the symbol variation display has been started (Y in S212), the symbol variation display is processed (S214), and a timer adjustment process based on an instruction from the operation avoiding means 150 is executed as necessary (S216). ). The timer adjustment process is a process for adjusting the symbol variation started in S210 so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously, but details are shown in FIG. 15 below. Related description will be given. When the passage of the scheduled variation time is measured and the variation stop timing is reached (Y in S218), the symbol variation display is stopped (S220). At this time, a stop signal is transmitted from the first display control means 132 to the effect display control means 136, and the moving image display of the effect image 200 is also stopped.

  If the stopped symbol variation is not the symbol variation started in the short time after the variation stop (N in S60), the symbol variation processing in S52 is ended as it is. If it is the stop of symbol variation started during the time reduction (Y in S60) and the special symbol lottery in S204 is successful (Y in S61), that is, when shifting to the first special game, the specific game control means 160 temporarily ends the time reduction (S66). If the symbol variation started during the time reduction is stopped (Y in S60) and the special symbol lottery is out (N in S61), the special game control means 160 will display the special symbol after the time reduction started. The number of fluctuations 202 is incremented (S62). Here, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 202 is equal to the number of times of continuous time reduction (Y of S64), the time reduction ends and the game state is changed to the normal gaming state (S66). If the number of fluctuations has not reached the number of continuations (N in S64), the time reduction is continued as it is.

  In S210, the variable display may be started on the condition that the second special game is being executed, that is, on the condition that the second special game flag is OFF.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the timer adjustment process in S216 of FIG. If the second special game flag is on during the variation display of the special symbol 202 (Y in S222), in other words, a ball entering the normal electric role entrance 26 occurs during the variation display of the special symbol 202. Then, the special figure timer is temporarily stopped (S224). If the second special game flag is off (N in S222), the process in S224 is skipped.

  If the special figure timer is paused (Y in S226) and the second special game has ended (Y in S228), the special figure timer is released from the pause (S230). In other words, the temporary stop of the special figure timer is canceled both when the first stage of the second special game is finished and when the second stage of the second special game is finished. At this time, if the second stage of the second special game is completed (Y of S232), that is, if the second special game is per second type, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol at the time reduction is reset to 0. (S234). That is, the second special game is ended while the operation avoiding means 150 is operated and the special figure timer is stopped, and the end of the second special game is the end of the second stage, that is, the end of the second type. The special symbol for which the timer has been released becomes the first short time fluctuation that starts after the end of the second type.

  When the special figure timer is not paused in S226 (N of S226) or when the second special game is not completed in S228 (N of S228), the timer adjustment process of S216 ends. When the second stage is not finished in S232 (N of S232), that is, when the second special game is finished only in the first stage in the process of S228, the number of changes is not reset, and the timer adjustment process of S216 is performed. finish.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal symbol variation process in S54 of FIG. If the ordinary drawing lottery value is held in the second storage means 118 (Y in S80), and if the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (N in S82), the second lottery means 108 determines whether or not it is a normal symbol lottery. The process is executed (S84), and the normal symbol variation display is started (S90). If the standard drawing lottery value is not on hold in S80 (N in S80), the processing from S82 to S90 is skipped, and if the normal symbol is being variably displayed in S82 (Y in S82), S84. And the process of S90 is skipped.

  Subsequently, if the normal symbol variation display has been started (Y in S92), the normal symbol variation display is processed (S94), and the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the normal symbol variation display stop timing is reached. When it has been reached (Y in S96), the normal symbol on the variable display is stopped (S98). If the stop symbol is a winning mode (Y in S100), the normal electric role entrance 26 is opened (S102), and if the stopped symbol is not a winning mode (N in S100), the process of S102 is skipped. If it is before the fluctuation time has elapsed (N in S96), the processing from S98 to S102 is skipped. When the variable display is not started in S92 (N in S92), the processing from S94 to S102 is skipped.

  When the special symbol 202 is stopped and displayed during the normal symbol variation display and the first special game is started, the operation avoiding means 150 forcibly disengages the normal symbol during the execution of the first special game. You may treat so that a 2nd special game may not be started by stopping with a symbol. Further, the operation avoiding means 150 may suspend the measurement of the variation time of the normal symbol in the same way as the temporary stop of the special figure timer. According to such an aspect, it is possible to control so that the second special game is not newly executed while the first special game is being executed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. First, if the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S110), the control of the first special game is processed (S112), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (S110). N), the control of the second special game is processed (S114).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the process of the first special game in S112 of FIG.

  First, if the first grand prize opening 28 is not opened (N in S120), the effect display control means 136 starts a special effect corresponding to the first special game (S122), and the opening / closing control means 162 is the first large. The winning opening 28 is opened (S124). If the first big winning opening 28 has been opened (Y in S120), the processes in S122 and S124 are skipped. When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the first grand prize opening 28 (Y in S126), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S126), the entry into the first big winning opening 28 When the number of balls has reached 9 or more (Y in S128), the opening / closing control means 162 temporarily closes the first big prize opening 28 (S130). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S126) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize opening 28 has not reached nine or more (N in S128), the processing after S130 is skipped and S112 is performed. End the flow.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first big winning opening 28 in S130 (Y in S132), the effect display control means 136 ends the effect on the first special game (S134), The special game control means 140 ends the first special game (S136). Prior to the start of the first special game, when the short-time lottery executed in S208 of FIG. 14 is a win (Y in S140), the time shifts to short (S142), but if it is off (N in S140) , S142 is skipped. When shifting to a shorter time, the specific game control means 160 starts counting the number of times the special symbol 202 has changed thereafter.

  If the number of rounds has not reached 15 in S132 (N in S132), 1 is added to the number of rounds, and the flow in S112 is terminated (S138).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the process of the second special game in S114 in FIG.

  First, if the second special game has not been started (N in S160), the effect display control means 136 starts the effect process of the second special game (S162). The opening / closing control means 162 opens the second big prize opening 30 (S164). If the second special game is started during the variable symbol display of the special symbol 202, the corresponding effect image 200 is paused in S162. If the second special game has been started (Y of S160), the processes of S162 and S164 are skipped.

  When it is in the first stage of the second special game (Y in S166) and the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 has passed (Y in S168), the second big prize opening 30 is closed ( S170). If the game ball 86 that has entered the accessory 64 due to the opening of the second big prize opening 30 does not enter the specific area 22 (N in S172), the first stage without proceeding to the second stage. And the second special game ends (S175). At this time, the second special game flag is turned off (S171). If the game ball 86 that has entered the game object 64 by opening the second big prize opening 30 is in the specific area 22 (Y in S172), the process proceeds to the second stage of the second special game. There is a transition (S174).

  At this time, if the time is short (Y of S173), the time shortage is temporarily ended here after the second stage (S177). If the time is not short (N of S173), the process of S177 is skipped. The number of time-continuations that are started after the end of the second special game is set as, for example, 6 times.

  In S166, when it is not in the first stage of the second special game (N in S166), since it is already in the second stage, the process proceeds to S176. If the opening time of the second big prize opening 30 has not elapsed in S168 (N in S168), it is a stage where success / failure conditions for the second stage have not been determined, and the process proceeds to S176.

  When it is in the second stage of the second special game (Y in S176), the processes shown in and after S178 are started. First, if the first grand prize winning opening 28 has not been opened (N in S178), the effect display control means 136 starts a special effect corresponding to the first special game (S180), and the opening / closing control means 162 is the first large. The winning opening 28 is opened (S182). If the first big winning opening 28 has been opened (Y of S178), the processes of S180 and S182 are skipped. Then, a notification process is executed when a special game notification is required (S183). Then, when the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the first grand prize opening 28 (Y in S184), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S184), to the first big winning opening 28 When the number of entered balls reaches 9 or more (Y in S186), the opening / closing control means 162 temporarily closes the first big winning opening 28 (S188). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S184) and the number of balls entering the first grand prize opening 28 has not reached nine or more (N in S186), the processing after S188 is skipped and S114 is performed. End the flow.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first grand prize opening 28 in S188 (Y in S190), the effect display control means 136 ends the effect for the first special game (S192), The special game control means 140 ends the first special game (S194). At this time, the second special game flag is turned off (S199), and the time shifts to a short time (S198). If the number of rounds has not reached 15 in S190 (N in S190), 1 is added to the number of rounds, and the flow in S114 is terminated (S196).

  Note that the maximum number of rounds in S190, “15 times”, is a value including the first stage as the first unit game.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game notification process of S183 in FIG. When the special game control unit 160 wins the special game and the operation avoiding unit 150 is performing the timer adjustment process (Y in S400), the notification unit 138 determines that the remaining time at that time is a predetermined length. (For example, 8 seconds) or more (Y in S402), and in the case of notification timing during special game (Y in S404), notification during special game is performed (S406). The timing for carrying out the notification can be, for example, an intermediate round (seventh round) in 15 rounds of the special game. Moreover, you may alert | report for every predetermined several round. The notification at this time can be the content as shown in FIG. 7B, for example. In this case as well, the notification content can be changed as appropriate according to the remaining time. For example, “It may be a very long time,” or “It may be a short time.

  If the operation avoiding means 150 is not performing the timer adjustment process when the special game is won in the process of S400 (N of S400), the process after S402 is skipped and the special game of S183 is skipped. The hour notification process is terminated. If the remaining time at the time of timer adjustment is not longer than the predetermined length (N in S402), the processing after S404 is skipped, and the special game time notification processing in S183 is ended. If it is not the timing for special game notification in S404 (N in S404), the process in S406 is skipped, and the special game notification process in S183 ends.

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

  It should also be understood by those skilled in the art that the functions to be fulfilled by the constituent elements described in the claims are realized by the individual functional blocks shown in the present embodiment or their linkage.

  In the present embodiment, the specific game is mainly time-saving, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the normal electric role entrance 26 is efficiently expanded, so that the game ball becomes the normal electric role entrance 26. I explained that it is a game that makes it easier to enter. In addition to this, a function of executing a so-called probability variation game in which the probability of winning a special symbol lottery is set to a high probability may be installed as a kind of specific game.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing explaining in detail the case where a specific game control means changes the duration of a short time by the action avoidance means operating. It is explanatory drawing explaining in detail another case where a specific game control means changes the duration of a short time substantially by operation of an action avoidance means. It is explanatory drawing explaining a case where it alert | reports, when not performing, when a specific game control means changes a short time duration substantially by operation | movement avoiding means operating. It is a figure which shows the example of a alerting | reporting image. It is a figure which shows another example of a alerting | reporting image. It is a top view explaining the structure of V winning a rotator and its periphery. It is a flowchart which shows the basic process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process in S14 of FIG. 10 in detail. 13 is a flowchart for explaining in detail the time-shortening notification process in S50 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the special symbol and effect image in S52 of FIG. 12 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the timer adjustment process in S216 of FIG. 14 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the process of the normal symbol of S54 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process in S16 of FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 1st special game in S112 of FIG. 17 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 2nd special game in S114 of FIG. 17 in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining in detail the special game notification in S183 of FIG. 19; FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  10 Pachinko machines, 18 speakers, 24 starting entrance, 26 ordinary electric entrance entrance, 28 1st grand entrance, 30 2nd grand entrance, 34 entrance detector, 38 entrance detector, 60 effects Display device, 68 operation entrance, 100 game control device, 102 entrance determination means, 106 first lottery means, 108 second lottery means, 112 pattern storage means, 114 winning storage means, 116 first storage means, 118 first 2 memory means, 120 pattern determining means, 122 special symbol determining means, 124 effect image determining means, 128 normal symbol determining means, 130 display control means, 132 first display control means, 134 second display control means, 136 effect display control Means, 138 notification means, 140 special game control means, 142 condition holding means, 44 condition determining means, 146 first special game executing means, 148 second special game executing means, 150 operation avoiding means, 152 entrance counting means, 160 specific game control means, 162 opening / closing control means, 200 effect image, 202 special symbol 205 Normal symbol display device.

Claims (7)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port;
As a mode from the start of change to the stop of the first symbol for indicating the result of the first lottery, pattern storage means for holding a plurality of change patterns of standard change times and change patterns with longer change times,
Pattern determining means for selecting one of the plurality of variation patterns according to the result of the first lottery;
Display control means for variably displaying a plurality of first symbols indicating the result of the first lottery according to the selected variation pattern;
A first variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing the first special game;
By determining that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, and changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, First special game execution means for executing the first special game;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery triggered by a game ball entering the second start port;
Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery;
A variable entrance that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and that changes the receiving state of the game ball to an advantageous state for the player when the second symbol is stopped at the predetermined hit symbol;
A second variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing the second special game;
It is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the variable entrance, and the second variable entry device is changed to a state advantageous to the player by changing the acceptance state of the second variable entrance device. The first stage in the special game is executed, and when the game ball enters the specific area in the second variable pitching device in the first stage, the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is established. A second special game executing means for executing the second stage of the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player,
With the end of the first special game or the end of the second special game after the execution of the second stage, the game state is changed to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state according to a predetermined condition. , A specific game control means capable of shifting until the number of times of end of variation of the first symbol reaches a predetermined number of times,
While the second operating condition is satisfied during the first symbol variation display, the progress of the first symbol variation display is temporarily stopped to start the first special game during the second special game. Operation avoiding means for avoiding
With
When the gaming state is the specific game, the pattern determining means shifts to a mode in which the possibility of selecting a variation pattern longer than a standard variation pattern is increased as the variation pattern of the first symbol,
When the temporary stop of the first symbol by the operation avoiding unit is released, the specific game control means may change a first game of the specific game that can change the first symbol from which the temporary stop is released a predetermined number of times. A ball and ball game machine characterized in that the game is counted and transferred to a specific game. A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port;
As a mode from the start of change to the stop of the first symbol for indicating the result of the first lottery, pattern storage means for holding a plurality of change patterns of standard change times and change patterns with longer change times,
Pattern determining means for selecting one of the plurality of variation patterns according to the result of the first lottery;
Display control means for variably displaying a plurality of first symbols indicating the result of the first lottery according to the selected variation pattern;
A variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing the receiving state of the gaming ball to a state advantageous to the player;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing the first special game;
It is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first symbol is stopped at a predetermined winning symbol, and the first state is changed by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. First special game execution means for executing a special game;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second lottery means for executing a second lottery to determine whether or not the game ball enters the second start port;
Second display control means for variably displaying the second symbol in accordance with the result of the second lottery;
When the second symbol, which is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and is variably displayed by the second display control means, is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol, the accepting state of the game ball changes to a state advantageous to the player Variable entrance to play,
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing the second special game;
It is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the variable entrance, and the second special condition is changed by changing the acceptance state of the variable entrance device to a state advantageous to the player. The first stage in the game is executed, and when the game ball enters the specific area in the variable pitching device in the first stage, it is determined that the transition condition to the second stage in the second special game is satisfied, Second special game execution means for executing the second stage in the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device again to a state advantageous to the player;
When the game ball enters the variable entrance, it is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied, and the receiving state of the variable entrance device is changed to a state advantageous to the player, and the variable entrance device A second special game execution means for executing the second special game by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player again when a game ball enters the specific area of the game;
With the end of the first special game or the end of the second special game after the execution of the second stage, the game state is changed to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state according to a predetermined condition. , A specific game control means capable of shifting until the number of times of end of variation of the first symbol reaches a predetermined number of times,
While the second operating condition is satisfied during the first symbol variation display, the progress of the first symbol variation display is temporarily stopped to start the first special game during the second special game. Operation avoiding means for avoiding
With
When the gaming state is the specific game, the pattern determining means shifts to a mode in which the possibility of selecting a variation pattern longer than a standard variation pattern is increased as the variation pattern of the first symbol,
When the temporary stop of the first symbol by the operation avoiding unit is released, the specific game control means may change a first game of the specific game that can change the first symbol from which the temporary stop is released a predetermined number of times. A ball and ball game machine characterized in that the game is counted and transferred to a specific game. Further comprising notifying means for notifying the contents suggesting the remaining time of fluctuation of the first symbol temporarily stopped by the operation avoiding means during the second special game,
The notifying means is an average first time that is normally selected when the game ball passes through the second starting port for the first time, as the remaining time of the first symbol variation that the specific game control means has made for the first time. 3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the time of the change of the symbol is different, the fact that the first change time of the first design has changed is notified.   If the remaining time of the variation of the first symbol that the specific game control unit makes for the first time remains for a predetermined time or longer when the game ball passes through the second starting port for the first time, 4. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein it is notified that the first variation time of the symbol is longer than an average variation time of the first symbol that is normally selected. Further comprising notifying means for notifying the contents suggesting the remaining time of fluctuation of the first symbol temporarily stopped by the operation avoiding means during the second special game,
When the remaining time of the change is different from the average change time of the first symbol that is normally selected at the time of the specific game, the notifying unit may stop the second special game during the second special game. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a notification is made that the first variation time of the specific game to be executed is changed.   When the remaining time of the variation is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the notification means normally selects the first variation time of the specific game that is executed after the second special game is finished during the game of the second special game. 6. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5, wherein it is notified that the time is longer than an average variation time of the first symbol.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the notification means selects and notifies a different notification mode according to the remaining state of the variation time.

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