JP5140700B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a bullet ball game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball on a game board.

  In a ball game machine, a game is played by firing a game ball on the game board and causing the game ball to flow down along the game board. On the board surface of the game board, there is a special figure starting port (special pattern starting means) that can enter the game ball flowing down along the board surface. On the other hand, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game (special profit state) advantageous to the player (for example, capable of acquiring a large number of prize balls). On the game board, special symbol display means (special symbol display means) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols is arranged. Based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port, the special figure display means starts the symbol changing operation and stops the symbol changing operation after a predetermined time. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped on the special figure display means, and then the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the ball game machine is provided with a big prize opening on the game board, and in connection with the big prize opening, there is a big prize opening opening / closing function for opening and closing the big prize opening. Yes. The prize winning opening and closing role can block the prize winning opening along the board surface of the game board and prevent the game ball from entering the prize winning opening. By tilting to the near side about the rotation axis arranged along the lower edge of the game, the prize opening is opened, and the game balls flowing down on the prize opening opening / closing member are placed in the prize winning opening. I can guide you. In the jackpot game, the big prize opening is opened and closed in a predetermined manner. In other words, in the jackpot game, the opening operation of opening the big winning opening until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening is defined as one round, and a plurality of round opening operations are executed.

In such a ball game machine, even if the symbol changing operation in the special figure display means has been executed many times since the end of the previous jackpot game, the jackpot game may not be a big hit. Such a state is referred to as a hammari state.
As a relief function from the hammari state, it is conceivable to provide the ceiling function provided in the pachislot machine also in the ball game machine. Specifically, when the number of symbol fluctuation movements of the special symbol after the last jackpot game ends reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000 times), the jackpot game is forcibly executed or the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number It has been proposed to forcibly execute a jackpot game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-197348

However, under the current game machine rules, it is not possible to provide a ceiling function for a ball game machine. Therefore, the current ball game machine does not have an effective humiliation relief function.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of realizing humiliation relief within the scope of the gaming machine rules.

The invention described in claim 1 is a ball game machine (1) for playing a game by firing a game ball toward the game board (2), which is disposed on the game board, and the game ball enters the ball Possible first special symbol starting means (6), second special symbol starting means (7) arranged on the game board and allowing a game ball to enter, and the first special symbol starting means or second When a game ball enters the special symbol starting means, a big hit lottery means for executing a big hit lottery for the incoming ball, and a symbol changing operation based on the entrance to the first special symbol starting means The symbol change operation is executed based on the first special symbol display means (21) for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means and the second special symbol starting means, and the jackpot The second special chart for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery by the lottery means Means (22), special profit state generating means (30) for generating a special profit state advantageous to a player when the result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is a jackpot, and the second special symbol start A normal opening / closing member (8) for opening and closing means, a probability variation mode execution means (30) for executing a probability variation mode in which the jackpot probability is increased after the special profit state ends, and the special profit state after completion, support game mode the Hiroshi through opening combination thereof is opened or closed controlled such gaming balls flowing down the game board to enter the sphere frequently in the second special symbol starting means than the first special symbol start means and said probability oscillation mode support game mode executing means for executing independently of the presence or absence of execution (30), wherein after the special advantage state ends, the support game mode and / or Mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the probability variation mode, and in the non-support game mode that is not the support game mode, the first special symbol is more than the second special symbol starter. If the game ball easily enters the starting means, and the mode determination means wins a big hit during the non-support game mode and the non-stochastic game mode that is not the probability game, the non-support game The support game mode is selected and executed after that with a higher probability than in the case where the jackpot is in the mode and the probability variation mode, and when the jackpot occurs in the support game mode, the non-support The degree of profit given to the player in the special profit state that is executed later than when a big hit was made during the game mode The ball game machine has a continuous number counting means (43) for counting the number of times the probability variation mode is continuously executed, and the probability variation mode after execution of the special profit state. If it becomes, the probability variation operation number counting means (45) for counting the number of times of the symbol variation operation in relation to the variation operation of the first special figure display means and / or the second special figure display means, When the number of times counted by the continuation number counting means reaches a predetermined number of times or when the number of times counted by the probability variation operation number counting means reaches a predetermined number of times, the probability variation mode is forced to continue. limiting probability oscillation mode continues limiting means for (30) and further including a ball-shooting game machine.

The numbers in parentheses indicate corresponding components in the embodiments described later. The same applies hereinafter.
According to this configuration, during the non-support game mode, the support game mode is more easily executed in the non-probability variation mode than in the probability variation mode. Further, when the probability variation mode is continuously executed a predetermined number of times or when the symbol variation operation is performed a predetermined number of times from the end of the special profit state, the continuation of the probability variation mode is forcibly restricted. Therefore, it is possible to reliably provide a period during which the support game mode is easily executed, thereby preventing the continuous execution of the non-support game mode over a long period of time.

Further, the support may become jackpot in game mode, the than when a big hit in the non-support game mode, the degree of benefit provided to a player in a special benefit conditions occurring thereafter is greater. In this case, the support game mode is a more advantageous mode for the player than the non-support game mode. When the non-supporting game mode is continuously executed over a long period of time, there is a possibility that a state where a large profit is not given to the player, that is, a so-called humming state occurs.

However, in the configuration of claim 1, since it is possible to reliably provide a period during which the support game mode is easily executed, it is possible to prevent the non-support game mode from being continuously executed over a long period of time, thereby relieving the humming state. be able to. In addition, the game content specified by the structure of claim 1 does not violate the current game machine rules. As a result, it is possible to realize scrutiny within the scope of the gaming machine rules.

Further, during the support game mode, the game balls flowing down along the board surface of the game board are relatively easy to enter the second special symbol starting means, and during the non-support game mode, they flow down along the board surface of the game board. The game ball to be played is relatively easy to enter the first special symbol starting means. Therefore, in other words the invention as claimed in claim 1, wherein the special advantage condition occurring on the basis of the input ball game balls into the second special symbol start means, entrance of game ball into the first special symbol start means The degree of profit given to the player is greater than the special profit state generated based on the ball.

  Further, the second special symbol starting means is disposed on the game board at a position where it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second special symbol starting means than the first special symbol starting means. preferable. Specifically, the second special symbol starting means is disposed immediately below the first special symbol starting means, and since this first special symbol starting means covers the second special symbol starting means, It is preferable that the game ball is difficult to enter the second special symbol starting means. In this case, it is not necessary to separately provide a restricting member for restricting the entry of the game ball into the second special symbol starting means.

  In addition, the support game mode includes: the number of symbol fluctuation actions in the first special figure display means and the second special figure display means (the number of symbol fluctuation actions in the first special figure display means and the second special figure display means). It may be of a so-called “frequency cut type” which is continued until the predetermined number of times (total number of times of the symbol variation operation in (1)) reaches a predetermined number of times, and ends when the predetermined number of times is exceeded.

Furthermore, during the support game mode, the variation time in the first special figure display means or the second special figure display means may be shorter than that in the non-support game mode.
As described in claim 2 , as the special profit state, a high profit state capable of giving a relatively large profit to the player and a relatively small profit to the player The special profit that is executed after the jackpot during the non-support game mode is greater than the special profit that is executed after the jackpot during the support game mode. The probability that the high profit state is selected as the state may be increased.

In this specification, the “low profit state” includes a state in which no profit is given to the player.
The game board is arranged so as to be able to enter the game, and a predetermined number of winning balls (11, 12) to which a predetermined number of prize balls should be given to the player as the game ball enters , In the case of including a prize winning opening and closing accessory (13, 14) for opening and closing the prize winning opening, as described in claim 3 , a relatively large amount is provided in the prize winning opening during the high profit state. Controlling the prize winning opening and closing role in a high profit mode capable of allowing a game ball to enter, and in the low profit state, the game prize ball can hardly be entered in the big prize opening, or It may include an opening / closing control means for controlling the prize winning opening / closing accessory in a low profit mode that allows a relatively small amount of game balls to enter the prize winning opening.

  In this case, when the special profit state is such that the opening operation of the prize winning opening and closing accessory that opens the prize winning opening for a predetermined opening time is one round, and the opening operation is performed for a predetermined number of rounds. The high profit mode may be one in which the number of rounds is set larger than that of the low profit mode. Further, in the case where the opening operation of the large winning opening opening / closing member for opening the large winning opening for a predetermined opening time is one round and the opening operation is performed for a predetermined number of rounds, the high profit mode is The opening time may be set longer than the low profit mode. Furthermore, the high profit mode may be one in which the number of rounds is larger and the opening time is set longer than the low profit mode.

In addition, the big prize opening is arranged on the game board with a predetermined interval between the first big prize opening (11) arranged on the game board and the first big prize opening. And a second grand prize opening (12), wherein the first big prize opening is opened and closed in the high profit state, and the second big prize opening is opened and closed in the low profit state. .
The probability variation operation count counting unit may count the total number of symbol variation operations of the first special diagram display unit and the second special diagram display unit in the probability variation mode. In this case, the continuation of the probability variation mode is forcibly restricted when the total number of symbol variation operations of the first special diagram display means and the second special diagram display means in the probability variation mode reaches a predetermined number.

  The probability variation operation number counting means includes first counting means for counting the number of symbol variation operations of the first special figure display means during the probability variation mode, and the second special diagram during the probability variation mode. And a second counting unit that counts the number of symbol variation operations of the display unit. In this case, when the number of counts by the first counting unit reaches a predetermined number, that is, when the number of symbol variation operations of the first special figure display unit in the probability variation mode reaches a predetermined number, the probability variation mode is continued. Forced restriction. In addition, when the number of counts by the second counting means reaches a predetermined number, that is, when the number of symbol variation operations of the second special figure display means in the probability variation mode reaches a predetermined number, the continuation of the probability variation mode is forced. Limited.

As described in claim 4, rather than the result jackpot the jackpot lottery, open game to control the special winning opening and closing combination thereof at a predetermined when winning a small win, the same manner as before Symbol low profit aspect It may further include a control means. In this case, since the mode of opening the big prize opening is common to the case of being off and the low profit mode, even if the player sees the mode of opening the big prize opening, it is a special benefit. It is not possible to identify whether the state is in a low profit mode or out of mode. Therefore, it is impossible for the player to count the number of times the probability variation mode is continued based on the mode of opening the special winning opening. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the occurrence timing of the non-stochastic variation mode. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

As described in claim 5 , when the jackpot is made during the support game mode, the support game mode is set after the end of the special profit state that occurs later than when the jackpot is made during the non-support game mode. The probability of execution may be set high.
According to this configuration, when a big hit is made during the support game mode, the support game mode is likely to be executed after the special profit state that occurs thereafter. Therefore, once the support game mode is executed, the support game mode can be continuously executed thereafter. Therefore, by continuously generating the support game mode, the profit given to the player can be further increased.

In addition, during the support game mode, the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board can easily enter the second special symbol starting means, and during the non-support game mode, the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board Is easy to enter the first special symbol starting means. Therefore, in other words a device according to claim 5, to said case comprising a jackpot for the second game ball entering the sphere to special symbol starting means, the game ball entering the sphere to the first special symbol start means The probability that the support game mode is executed after the end of the special profit state that occurs thereafter is higher than the case where the player wins the game.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the jackpot probability in the probability variation mode may approximate the jackpot probability in the non-probability variation mode. In this case, the ease of jackpot is almost the same between the case of being in the probability variation mode and the case of being in the non-probability variation mode. Therefore, the profit given to the player differs depending on whether or not the support game mode is in effect, rather than whether or not the probability change mode.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the normal symbol starting means (15) disposed on the game board and allowing a game ball to pass therethrough, and the normal ball starting means according to the passing of the normal symbol starting means according to the normal symbol starting means. And a normal symbol lottery means (30) for lottering whether or not to control the opening / closing accessory. The normal symbol starting means is arranged in a predetermined portion of the game area provided on the game board. The second special symbol starting means is disposed at a position where a game ball launched toward the predetermined portion in the game area can be guided, and the ball game machine is configured to support the support game. during mode, further comprising an informing means for informing a player (4, 31) toward the predetermined portion in the gaming area that is to be launched game balls, in any one of claims 1 to 6 It is a bullet ball game machine described.

  According to this configuration, when a game ball is fired aiming at a predetermined portion (for example, the upper right portion) of the game board, the launched game ball is led to the vicinity of the normal symbol starting means and the second special symbol start It can also be guided by means. The normal symbol starting means is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery for opening and closing the second special symbol starting means. Therefore, during the support game mode, it is sufficient to fire a game ball aiming at a predetermined part of the game board.

  Then, during the support game mode, a predetermined part of the game board that should be a launch destination of the game ball is notified to the player by the notification means. Therefore, during the support game mode, the player can pass a large number of game balls through the normal symbol starting means by launching the game balls as informed, and a large number of second special symbol starting means. It is also possible to enter a game ball.

1 is a front view of a game board of a ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of the part containing the 1st special figure start port and 2nd special figure start port in the game board shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the ball game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol for special use-jackpot mode table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol-jackpot mode table for limiters. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the entrance process which a main control part performs with respect to the entrance of the game ball to a 1st special figure start port or a 2nd special figure start port. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special figure display means (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special figure display means (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 1st special figure display means (the 3). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 2nd special figure display means (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 2nd special figure display means (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of a 2nd special figure display means (the 3). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when a game ball passes the gate. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating the characteristic part of the game in the ball game machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display part in support game mode.

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of a ball game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A player launches a game ball from a launching device (not shown) toward the game board 2 by gripping and rotating a handle (not shown) rotatably provided on the ball game machine 1. In addition, by adjusting the rotation angle of the handle, the momentum of the game ball launched toward the game board 2 can be adjusted.

  On the board surface of the game board 2, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail 3 for guiding a game ball launched from the launch device to the upper side (upper left side) of the game board 2 is disposed. A large number of obstacle nails 60 are arranged on the surface of the game board 2, and the game balls released from the upper left side of the game board 2 toward the upper right along the guide rail 3 are the game board 2. It flows down through a number of obstacle nails 60 along the board surface.

  In the center of the game board 2, for example, effect symbol display means (notification means) 4 constituted by a liquid crystal display is disposed. The effect symbol display means 4 is for displaying an effect image (effect display) during the game of the ball game machine 1. The periphery of the effect symbol display means 4 is surrounded by a frame (not shown). A decorative member 5 with a Western sword motif is attached to the front of the frame.

A first special figure starting port (first special symbol starting means) 6 and a second special figure starting port (second special symbol starting means) 7 are arranged vertically below the game board 2. The first special figure start port 6 and the second special figure start port 7 are provided so that game balls flowing down along the surface of the game board 2 can enter.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing a configuration of a part including the first special figure starting port 6 and the second special figure starting port 7 in the game board 2.

  In the game board 2, an electric tulip accessory (ordinary opening / closing accessory) 8 including a pair of blades is disposed in association with the second special figure starting port 7. The electric tulip accessory 8 is usually constricted in a state in which the tip portions of the blades approach each other as shown in FIG. In the game board 2, a pitching accessory 9 that divides the first special figure starting port 6 is arranged above a space formed between the electric tulip actors 8 in a state where each blade is constricted. Yes. In other words, in the state where each blade of the electric tulip accessory 8 is constricted (the state shown in FIG. 2A), the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 is directed to the second special figure starting port 7. The incoming ball is blocked by the incoming ball accessory 9 at the first special figure starting port 6. Thereby, the 2nd special figure starting port 7 is obstruct | occluded.

  Then, when the tip of each blade of the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded from the state shown in FIG. 2A so as to be separated from each other, as shown in FIG. A passage 10 toward the second special figure starting port 7 is formed on both the left and right sides of the incoming ball accessory 9 at the mouth 6. That is, a game ball can enter the second special figure starting port 7 through the passage 10. Thereby, the 2nd special figure starting port 7 is open | released.

The shape and configuration of the electric tulip accessory 8 are not limited to this, and may be, for example, a configuration that moves back and forth in the front-rear direction. Further, it may be configured to tilt to the near side about the rotation axis.
When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 6 or the second special figure starting port 7, a predetermined number (for example, three balls for entering the first special figure starting port 6 and 2 prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 50 (see FIG. 3). Further, a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to execute a big hit game is executed in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the first special figure start port 6 or the second special figure start port 7.

  Referring to FIG. 1 again, below the second special figure starting port 7, for example, a first big winning port 11 having a long rectangular shape on the left and right is arranged. The first big winning opening 11 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of (for example, 3 to 4) game balls to enter simultaneously in the left-right direction. In relation to the first big prize opening 11, a first big prize opening opening / closing accessory 13 capable of opening and closing the first big prize opening 11 is provided. The first big prize opening / closing accessory 13 can block the first big prize opening 11 in a state along the board surface of the game board 2 and prevent the game ball from entering the first big prize opening 11. On the other hand, from this state, by tilting to the near side about a rotation shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the first big prize opening 11, the first big prize opening 11 is opened, A game ball flowing down onto the first grand prize opening 11 can be introduced into the first big prize opening 11.

  In the lower right part of the game board 2, for example, a second major winning opening 12 having a long rectangular shape on the left and right is disposed. The second grand prize winning opening 12 is located to the right of the first and second special figure starting openings 6 and 7. The second big prize opening 12 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of (for example, two to three) game balls to enter at the same time in the left-right direction. The size of the second big prize opening 12 in the left-right direction is slightly smaller than the first big prize opening 11. In relation to the second big prize opening 12, a second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 capable of opening and closing the second big prize opening 12 is provided. The second big prize opening / closing accessory 14 can block the second big prize opening 12 in a state along the surface of the game board 2 and prevent the game ball from entering the second big prize opening 12. On the other hand, by tilting to the near side about a rotation shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower end edge of the second big prize opening 12 from this state, the second big prize opening 12 is opened, A game ball flowing down onto the second grand prize opening 12 can be introduced into the second big prize opening 12. When a game ball enters the first grand prize port 11 or the second grand prize port 12, a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls both for the game ball into the first or second big prize port 11, 12). ) Is paid out from the prize ball payout device 50 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, a gate (ordinary symbol starting means) 15 through which a game ball flowing down along the board surface of the gaming board 2 can pass is disposed on the right side of the gaming board 2 (to the right of the effect symbol display means 4). Yes. The gate 15 is located in the upper right of the second big prize opening 12. When the game ball passes through the gate 15, a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the second special figure starting port 7 (whether or not to expand the electric tulip accessory 8) is executed. The probability determined to open the second special figure starting port 7 by the normal symbol lottery (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is, for example, 1/100 in the non-support game mode to be described later, and 1 in the support game mode to be described later. /1.1.

Further, the obstacle nail 60 near the gate 15 on the board surface of the game board 2 is planted so as to guide the game ball reaching the vicinity of the gate 15 toward the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 7. Therefore, most of the game balls that have passed through the gate 15 or most of the game balls that have passed through the vicinity of the gate 15 are led to the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 7 (that is, the lower part of the game board 2).
In the upper part of the game board 2, a clockwork 17 simulating a clock is disposed between the upper part of the guide rail 3 and the effect symbol display means 4. The timepiece 17 includes a circular dial 18 arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2, and a long hand 19 and a short hand 20 provided on the dial 18 so as to be rotatable. The dial 18 is imitated with numbers “1” to “12” (Roman numerals) at equal intervals over the entire circumferential direction, imitating the dial of an actual clock, and the long hand 19 and the short hand 20 can indicate these numbers. A driving force of a timepiece accessory driving unit 25 (see FIG. 3) configured to include a motor, gears, and the like is applied to the long hand 19. In addition, a transmission mechanism (not shown) for applying the driving force (rotational driving force) applied to the long hand 19 to the short hand 20 is provided. The long hand 19 is rotationally driven by the driving force applied to the long hand 19 from the clock accessory driving unit 25, and the short hand 20 rotates as the long hand 19 rotates. Similar to an actual timepiece, as the long hand 19 rotates once, the short hand 20 rotates 1/12.

  In the outer area of the guide rail 3 in the upper right part of the game board 2, the first special figure display means 21, the second special figure display means 22, the special figure hold display means 23, the universal figure display means 24, the universal figure hold A display means 26 and a game state display unit 27 are provided. These display means 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27 are arranged in a line in this order from the upper right portion of the game board 2 toward the lower right direction.

  The first special figure display means 21 is for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery executed for entering the game ball into the first special figure starting port 6 by variably displaying the first special symbol. It is. The first special figure display means 21 is constituted by, for example, two 7-segment displays. In the first special symbol display means 21, the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol is realized by switching each symbol alternately between “8” and “−” at high speed. When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 6, the symbol variation operation of the first special figure display means 21 is started. This symbol variation operation is stopped after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot (determined to execute the jackpot game (special profit state)), the first special symbol display means 21 displays the first special symbols (“11”, “12”) as the jackpot symbol. , Any one of “13” and “14”) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the first special symbol display means 21 stops and displays the first special symbol (“-”) as the shifted symbol.

  The second special figure display means 22 displays the result of the big hit lottery executed with respect to the entrance of the game ball into the second special figure start opening 7 by variably displaying the second special symbol. It is. The second special figure display means 22 is constituted by, for example, two 7-segment displays. In the second special symbol display means 22, the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol is realized by switching each symbol alternately between “8” and “−” at high speed. When a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 7, the symbol variation operation of the second special figure display means 22 is started. This symbol variation operation is stopped after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot (determined to execute the jackpot game (special profit state)), the second special symbol display means 22 displays the second special symbol (“21”, “22”) as the jackpot symbol. , “One of“ 23 ”and“ 24 ”) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery is out of place, the second special symbol display means 22 stops and displays the second special symbol (“-”) as the out symbol.

  If a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 6 during the symbol variation in the first special figure display means 21 or the second special figure display means 22, the first special figure display means 21 for the incoming ball Up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of symbol variation operations can be suspended. Further, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 7 during the symbol variation of the first special figure display means 21 or the second special figure display means 22, the second special figure display means for the entered ball Up to 22 symbol variation operations can be suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4). The suspended symbol changing operation of the first special figure display means 21 is the second special figure display means 21 or the second special figure display means 22 that is being executed and the second variable figure holding action that has been suspended. After all the symbol changing operation of the special figure display means 22 is completed, the special figure display means 22 is executed according to the suspended order. In addition, the symbol variation operation of the second special figure display means 22 held in accordance with the order in which the symbol variation operation of the first special figure display means 21 or the second special figure display means 22 being executed ends is suspended. Executed.

  The special figure hold display means 23 is for displaying the number of symbol fluctuation actions of the first special figure display means 21 being held and the number of symbol fluctuation actions of the second special figure display means 22 being held respectively. Is. The special figure hold display means 23 is constituted by, for example, two 7-segment displays. The number of symbol variation operations of the first special figure display means 21 that is on hold is displayed on one display of the special figure hold display means 23. In addition, the number of symbol variation operations of the second special figure display means 22 being held is displayed on the other indicator of the special figure hold display means 23.

  The common map display means 24 is composed of two lamps that can emit light and are arranged adjacent to the special figure hold display means 23. When the game ball passes through the gate 15, the symbol change of the general-purpose display means 24 is started. The symbol changing operation of the general-purpose display means 24 is displayed when the lamps in the lighting state of the two lamps are alternately switched at a high speed. The symbol changing operation of the general-purpose display means 24 is stopped after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 27 seconds in the non-support game mode described later and 2.7 seconds in the support game mode described later). Only one of the lamps is lit. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the winning lamp of the two lamps is turned on, and thereafter, the electric tulip accessory 8 is in the support game mode for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds in the non-support game mode). The second special figure starting port 7 is opened by being greatly expanded on both sides only for 2.0 seconds. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the out of the two lamps are turned on, and the second special figure starting port 7 is kept closed.

  If the game ball passes through the gate 15 while the symbol change of the general symbol display means 24, the symbol change operation of the general symbol display means 24 for the passage of the game ball can be suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, four). ing. The symbol changing operation of the reserved general symbol display means 24 is executed in accordance with the reserved order after the symbol changing operation of the currently executed general symbol display means 24 is completed. The number of symbol variation operations of the reserved general symbol display means 24 is displayed on the general symbol hold display means 26.

The general-purpose hold display means 26 is composed of two lamps that are arranged adjacent to the general-purpose display means 24 and can emit light. Depending on the combination of the lighting / extinguishing patterns of the lamps, the number of reserved symbol variation operations is displayed.
The ball game machine 1 has a probability variation mode. In the probability variation mode, the probability (hit probability) determined to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery is set to 1/49, for example. Further, the jackpot probability in the non-stochastic fluctuation mode which is a mode other than the probability fluctuation mode is set to a probability lower than the jackpot probability in the probability fluctuation mode, for example, 1/50. The jackpot probability (1/49) in the probability variation mode is higher than the jackpot probability (1/50) in the non-stochastic variation mode, but is very close to the jackpot probability in the non-stochastic variation mode. For this reason, the likelihood of winning a jackpot hardly changes between the probability variation mode and the non-stochastic variation mode. This probability variation mode is a so-called number-of-times probability variation mode as will be described later.

  The ball game machine 1 is provided with a support game mode. In the support game mode, as compared with the non-support game mode which is a mode other than the support game mode, the variation time of the general chart display means 24 for the passage of the game ball to the gate 15 is shortened, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is increased. Or raised. In the support game mode, the opening time per opening operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 is made longer than in the non-support game mode. Accordingly, in the support game mode, the electric tulip accessory 8 is frequently opened, that is, the blades of the electric tulip accessory 8 are spread apart from each other. 7 is released frequently. On the other hand, the opening operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 is rarely performed during the non-support game mode. Therefore, in the non-support game mode, in most cases, the second special figure starting port 7 is closed.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the support game mode, the variation time of the first special figure display means 21 with respect to the entry of the game ball into the first special figure start port 6 and the game to the second special figure start port 7 The variation time of the second special figure display means 22 for entering the ball is shorter than that in the non-support game mode. In other words, the support game mode can be rephrased as “time reduction mode”. The support game mode is a so-called support game mode with a number of cuts as will be described later.

  The probability variation mode is executed regardless of whether the game mode is the support game mode or the non-support game mode. In other words, the probability variation mode is generated regardless of whether or not the support game mode is in effect, and is ended regardless of whether or not the support game mode is in effect. Further, the support game mode is executed regardless of whether the mode is the probability variation mode or the non-probability variation mode. That is, the support game mode is generated regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation mode, and is ended regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation mode. Therefore, the game state (internal state) of the ball game machine 1 is a state that is in the probability variation mode and the support game mode, a state that is in the probability variation mode and is in the non-support game mode, and a non-probability variation There are four modes (existing): a state that is in the mode and the support game mode, and a state that is in the non-stochastic variation mode and is in the non-support game mode.

The result of the big hit lottery is displayed on the first special figure display means 21 or the second special figure display means 22 as described above, but not only the first special figure display means 21 and the second special figure display means 22, It is also displayed on the effect symbol display means 4. Further, during the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 21 or the second special symbol display means 22, the effect symbol display means 4 performs the effect display of the symbol variation operation.
During the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 11 is opened by swinging the first big prize opening opening / closing accessory 13 or the second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 is shaken. As a result, the second grand prize opening 12 is opened. In this embodiment, the ball game machine 1 has three types of jackpot games: a first jackpot game (high profit state), a second jackpot game (low profit state), and a third jackpot game (low profit state). A game is prepared.

  The first big win game is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the first big prize port 11. This operation is performed for many rounds (for example, 15 rounds) with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second) (high profit mode). The number of prize balls that a player can acquire in one first jackpot game is, for example, about 1500 (10 (balls / ball) × 10 (balls / round) × 15 rounds).

  In the second big hit game, the second big prize opening 12 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten balls) of game balls enter the second big prize opening 12. This operation is performed for a small number of rounds (for example, 2 rounds) with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second) (low profit mode). The number of prize balls that can be obtained by a player in one second jackpot game is, for example, about 200 (10 (balls / ball) × 10 (balls / round) × 2 rounds).

  In the third big hit game, the second big prize opening 12 is passed until a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the second big prize opening 12. Such an operation is performed by a small number of rounds (for example, 2 rounds) with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second) (low profit mode). The number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in the third jackpot game is almost zero. That is, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game, but no substantial profit is given to the player. Therefore, the player does not recognize the third jackpot game as a substantial jackpot game.

  In the first big hit game, the first big prize opening 11 is opened and closed by swinging the first big prize opening opening / closing accessory 13. In the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the second big prize opening 12 is opened and closed by swinging the second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14. In other words, in the ball game machine 1, the 15-round jackpot game (first jackpot game) is such that the first jackpot 11 is opened, and the two-round jackpot game (second jackpot game or second game) In the third big hit game), the second big prize opening 12 is opened.

Of the game balls flowing down along the surface of the game board 2, the ball enters any of the first special figure starting port 6, the second special figure starting port 7, the first grand prize winning port 11, or the second grand prize winning port 12. The game balls that have not been played (out balls) are collected into the machine from the out port 28 formed in the lower part of the game board 2.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ball game machine 1. The ball game machine 1 includes a main control unit 30, an effect control unit (notification unit) 31 and a payout control unit 32 connected to the main control unit 30 so as to be capable of output. Each of the control units 30, 31, and 32 is configured by a microcomputer, for example, and includes a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), and a ROM (not shown).

  The main control unit 30 includes a first special figure start memory 35, a first special figure hold counter 36, a second special figure start memory 37, a second special figure hold counter 38, and a general-purpose start. Memory 39, general-purpose holding counter 40, probability variation flag 41, support game flag 42, limiter counter (continuation number counting means) 43, special symbol-hit pattern table storage unit 44, probability variable revolution counter (Probability variation operation number counting means) 45, a limiter management flag 46, and a support game rotation number counter 47 are provided.

  In the first special figure starting memory 35, the result of the jackpot lottery executed for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 (a jackpot determination random number described later, a jackpot symbol random number described later, and a later described jackpot symbol random number) (Random numbers for symbols to be stored) are stored (the random numbers may be collectively referred to as “starting memory”). Here, the “lottery result” means a random number value (a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value or a symbol obtained based on entering the starting slot (first special figure starting slot 6). Random value). However, as a matter of course, the winning result itself obtained by comparing and determining the acquired random number value with a predetermined jackpot winning value may be stored.

  The first special chart start memory 35 can store a maximum of five lottery lottery results (that is, “start memory”), one of which is execution of symbol variation of the first special figure display means 21. For the purpose, the other four can be stored for holding the symbol variation of the first special figure display means 21. When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 6 in a state where the symbol changing operation of the first special figure display means 21 is not in progress and is not on hold, it was performed on the incoming ball The jackpot lottery result is stored in the first special drawing start memory 35 for execution. Then, on condition that the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22 is not in progress and is not held, the first special diagram corresponding to the stored jackpot lottery result (starting memory) immediately thereafter The symbol changing operation of the display means 21 is started. On the other hand, when a starting ball is already stored in the first special chart start memory 35 for execution, and a game ball enters the first special chart start port 6, the game is performed on the incoming ball. The result of the big jackpot lottery is stored in the first special figure start memory 35 for holding, and the number of start memories stored for holding is counted by the first special figure hold counter 36. As a result of the jackpot lottery result stored in the first special figure start memory 35 for holding, the symbol changing operation of the first special figure display means 21 corresponding to the start memory stored for execution is completed. Later, it is sequentially moved up and stored for execution. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the first special figure display means 21 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

  In the second special chart start memory 37, the result of the jackpot lottery executed for the game ball entering the second special chart start port 7 (a jackpot determination random number described later, a jackpot symbol random number described later, and a later described jackpot symbol random number) (Random numbers for symbols to be stored) are stored (the random numbers may be collectively referred to as “starting memory”). Here, the “lottery result” means a random number value (a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value or a symbol obtained based on entering the starting slot (second special chart starting slot 7) Random value). However, as a matter of course, the winning result itself obtained by comparing and determining the acquired random number value with a predetermined jackpot winning value may be stored.

  The second special chart start memory 37 can store a maximum of five lottery lottery results (that is, “start memory”), one of which is the execution of symbol variation of the second special figure display means 22. For the purpose, the other four can be stored for holding the symbol variation of the second special figure display means 22. When a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 7 in a state where the symbol changing operation of the second special figure display means 22 is not in progress and is not on hold, it was performed on the incoming ball The result of the big hit lottery is stored in the second special drawing start memory 37 for execution. Then, on condition that the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 is not in progress, immediately after that, the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22 according to the stored result of the jackpot lottery (starting memory) Is started. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the second special figure start port 7 in the state where the start memory has already been stored for execution in the second special figure start memory 37, The result of the big jackpot lottery is stored in the second special figure start memory 37 for holding, and the number of start memories stored for holding is counted by the second special figure holding counter 38. The start memory stored for holding in the second special figure start memory 37 is for execution after the symbol variation operation of the second special figure display means 22 corresponding to the start memory stored for execution is completed. Are sequentially moved up and stored. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the second special figure display means 22 corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

  The general symbol start memory 39 stores the result of the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage of the game ball to the gate 15. Up to five normal symbol lottery results can be stored in the general symbol start memory 39, one of which is for executing symbol variation of the general symbol display means 24, and the other four are general symbols. The display means 24 can store the symbol variation for suspension. When the game ball passes through the gate 15 in a state where the symbol change of the general symbol display means 24 is not performed and is not held, the result of the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage is as follows: The symbol change operation of the symbol display means 24 is executed according to the stored result of the normal symbol lottery immediately after being stored in the symbol start memory 39 for execution. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 in the state where the result of the normal symbol lottery is already stored for execution in the general-purpose start memory 39, the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage is performed. The result is stored in the general-purpose start memory 39 for holding, and the number of times of the result of the normal symbol lottery stored for the holding is counted by the general-purpose holding counter 40. The result of the normal symbol lottery stored for holding in the general symbol start memory 39 is obtained after the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 according to the result of the normal symbol lottery stored for execution is completed. It is sequentially moved up and stored for execution. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the general symbol display means 24 corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

The probability variation flag 41 is for storing whether or not the probability variation mode is in effect, and stores “1” during the probability variation mode and stores “0” during the non-probability variation mode. Is done. Then, when the value of the probability variable rotation speed counter 45 described below reaches “0”, the value of the probability variation flag 41 is switched from “1” to “0”.
The support game flag 42 is used to store whether or not the support game mode is in effect, and stores “1” during the support game mode and stores “0” during the non-support game mode. Is done. When the value of the support game rotation number counter 47 described below reaches “0”, the value of the support game flag 42 is switched from “1” to “0”.

The limiter counter 43 is for counting the number of times the probability variation mode is continued, that is, the number of times that the jackpot is continuously won by the probability variation symbol which will be described later.
The special symbol-hit mode table storage unit 44 is for storing a special symbol-hit mode table (see FIG. 4 or FIG. 5) described later.
The probability variation speed counter 45 is for counting the number of remaining symbol variation operations in which the probability variation mode is executed (the total number of symbol variation operations in the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22). .

  The limiter management flag 46 is for storing whether or not the number of continuations in the probability variation mode has reached a predetermined number (for example, five times), and the number of continuations in the probability variation mode has reached five. “1” is stored, and “0” is stored when the number of times the probability variation mode is continued is 4 times or less. Specifically, when the value of the limiter counter 43 reaches “4”, the value of the limiter management flag 46 is switched from “0” to “1”.

The support game rotation number counter 47 is for counting the number of remaining symbol variation operations in the first or second special figure display means 21 and 22 in the support game mode.
The main control unit 30 includes a gate passage sensor 55 that detects the passage of the game ball to the gate 15, and a first special figure start port entrance ball sensor 56 that detects the entrance of the game ball to the first special view start port 6. , A second special figure start port entrance sensor 57 for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the second special figure start port 7, and a first big prize port for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the first grand prize port 11. An output signal is input from the ball winning sensor 58 and the second ball winning hole entering sensor 59 that detects the game ball entering the second grand prize winning port 12.

The main controller 30 includes a first grand prize opening / closing accessory 13, a second big prize opening / closing accessory 14, a first special figure display means 21, a second special figure display means 22, and a special figure hold display means 23. The universal map display means 24, the universal map hold display means 26, the game state display section 27, the electric tulip accessory 8 and the like are connected as control targets.
The effect control unit 31 is connected to the effect symbol display means 4 and the clock accessory driving unit 25 as control targets.

For example, a prize ball payout device 50 is electrically connected to the payout control unit 32 as a control target.
Each control object (the production symbol display means 4, the clock accessory driving unit 25 or the prize ball payout device 50) connected to the production control unit 31 and the payout control unit 32 is based on, for example, a command from the main control unit 30. Control is performed by the corresponding sub-control unit (effect control unit 31 or payout control unit 32).

  In addition, a RAM clear switch (not shown) for clearing (resetting) data (information) stored in the RAM of the main control unit 30 is disposed on the board constituting the main control unit 30. The main controller 30 is connected to a power supply board (not shown) provided with a power switch (not shown). For example, while operating the RAM clear switch, the power switch is turned on to start up the power supply. As a result, the data stored in the RAM of the main controller 30 is cleared. After the RAM is cleared, the internal state (game state) of the ball game machine 1 returns to the initial state, that is, the non-probability variation mode and the non-support game mode.

4 and 5 are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol-hit-hit mode table (in other words, the special symbol-hit-hit mode-game state correspondence table) stored in the special symbol-hit-hit mode table storage unit 44. It is. FIG. 4 shows a normal special symbol-hit pattern table, and FIG. 5 shows a limiter special symbol-hit table.
In each special symbol-hit pattern table, the type of the first special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 at the time of the big hit, and the second special symbol display means 22 displayed at the big hit. 2 types of special symbols (ie, jackpot symbols), selection ratio of each first special symbol, selection ratio of each second special symbol, and contents of jackpot game (opening time & number of rounds. That is, first, second and second Which of the three big hit games) is written. The contents of the jackpot game correspond to both the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) and the game state immediately before the jackpot.

  In addition, the special symbol-hit mode table shows the game state after the jackpot game (whether it is a probability variation mode / non-probability variation mode, and a support game mode / non-support game mode). It is written. The gaming state after the jackpot game corresponds to both the type of special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the gaming state immediately before the jackpot.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the normal special symbol-hit pattern table will be described. When a big hit is made based on the entrance to the first special figure starting port 6, “11”, “12” are given as the first special symbols (big hit symbols) for jackpots that are stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21. , “13” and “14” are prepared. Among these, the first special symbol “11” and the first special symbol “12” are so-called probability variation symbols in which the probability variation mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This probability variation mode is a so-called cut-off probability variation mode, and the symbol variation operation (first and second times in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of times from the start of the probability variation mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The second special figure display means 21 and 22 are continuously executed until the total number of symbol variation actions) is executed or a jackpot is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (for example, 128 times) the symbol variation operation is executed in the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode is terminated and the non-probability variation mode is performed.

  When the jackpot lottery result for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that “11” will be selected (determined) as the first jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol) is 45%. When “11” is selected as the first special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is in the unsupported game mode, the third jackpot game (a jackpot game of “0.1s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game. When the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the second jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game.

  Further, when “11” is selected as the first special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and the symbol variation operation 50 times (first and second special figure display means 21, 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The total number of symbol variation movements) is executed or until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (50 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the non-supporting gaming mode, if the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the non-probability variation mode, the supporting gaming mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. When is in the probability variation mode, the non-support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. The support game mode to be executed at this time is 10 symbol change operations from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game) (the total number of symbol change operations in the first and second special figure display means 21 and 22). ) Or is executed until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (10 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  When the jackpot lottery result for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that “12” will be selected (determined) as the first jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol) is 45%. When “12” is selected as the first special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is in the unsupported game mode, the third jackpot game (a jackpot game of “0.1s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game. When the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the second jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game.

  Further, when “12” is selected as the first special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and the symbol variation operation 50 times (first and second special figure display means 21, 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The total number of symbol variation movements) is executed or until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (50 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed. On the other hand, when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode, the unsupported game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that “13” is selected (determined) as the first special jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol) is 2%. When “13” is selected as the first special symbol, the first jackpot game (the jackpot game of “30s × 15R”) is adopted as the jackpot game. In addition, after the jackpot game ends, the non-stochastic variation mode is executed and the support game mode is executed. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and the symbol change operation 50 times (first or second special figure display means 21, 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). It is continuously executed until the symbol variation operation) is executed. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (50 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  When the jackpot lottery result for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that “14” will be selected (determined) as the first jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol) is 8%. When “14” is selected as the first special symbol, the third jackpot game (the jackpot game of “0.1s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode. When the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the second jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game. In addition, after the jackpot game ends, the non-stochastic variation mode is executed and the support game mode is executed. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and 10 symbol variation operations (first and second special figure display means 21 and 22 in the first and second special figure display means 21 and 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The total number of symbol variation movements) is executed or until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (10 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  In the case of a big hit based on the entrance to the second special figure starting port 7, as the second special symbol (big hit symbol) for the big hit displayed on the second special figure display means 22, "21", "22", Four types of “23” and “24” are prepared. Among these, the second special symbol “21” and the second special symbol “22” are so-called probability variation symbols in which the probability variation mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This probability variation mode is a so-called number-of-times probability variation mode, and the symbol variation operation (first or second in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of times from the start of the probability variation mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The second special figure display means 21 and 22 are continuously executed until the symbol variation operation) is executed. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (128 times) of the symbol variation operation is executed in the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode is terminated and the non-probability variation mode is performed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 is a jackpot, the probability that “21” will be selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot (the jackpot symbol) is 85%. When “21” is selected as the second special symbol, the third jackpot game (the jackpot game of “0.1s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode. When the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the first jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 15R”) is adopted as the jackpot game.

  Further, when “21” is selected as the second special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and the symbol change operation 50 times (first or second special figure display means 21, 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). It is continuously executed until the symbol variation operation) is executed. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (50 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed. On the other hand, when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode, the unsupported game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 is a jackpot, the probability that “22” will be selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot (the jackpot symbol) is 5%. When “22” is selected as the second special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is in the unsupported game mode, the third jackpot game (“0.1s × 2R” jackpot game) is adopted as the jackpot game. When the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the second jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game.

  Further, when “22” is selected as the second special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and the symbol variation operation 50 times (first and second special figure display means 21, 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The total number of symbol variation movements) is executed or until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (50 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 is a jackpot, the probability that “23” will be selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot (the jackpot symbol) is 9%. When “23” is selected as the second special symbol, the first jackpot game (the jackpot game of “30s × 15R”) is adopted as the jackpot game. In addition, after the jackpot game ends, the non-stochastic variation mode is executed and the support game mode is executed. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and the symbol change operation 50 times (first or second special figure display means 21, 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). It is continuously executed until the symbol variation operation) is executed. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (50 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the entrance of the game ball to the second special figure starting port 7 is a jackpot, the probability that “24” is selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot (the jackpot symbol) is 1%. When “24” is selected as the second special symbol, the third jackpot game (the jackpot game of “0.1s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode. When the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the second jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 2R”) is adopted as the jackpot game.

  Further, when “24” is selected as the second special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends. This support game mode is a so-called number-of-times support game mode, and 10 symbol variation operations (first and second special figure display means 21 and 22 in the first and second special figure display means 21 and 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). The total number of symbol variation movements) is executed or until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of times (10 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed. On the other hand, when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode, the unsupported game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the special symbol-big hit mode table for the limiter will be described. The difference between the limiter special symbol-big hit mode table shown in FIG. 5 and the normal special symbol-hit type table shown in FIG. 4 is that the first special symbol is a probable variable symbol ("11" or "12"). Even when the probability variation symbol (“21” or “22”) is selected as the second special symbol, the non-probability variation mode is executed instead of the probability variation mode after the jackpot game ends. It is a point that is said to be. That is, when the limiter special symbol-hit pattern table shown in FIG. 5 is referred to, the non-stochastic variation mode is executed after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the type of the first or second special symbol.

As another difference, when “12” is selected as the first special symbol or “24” is selected as the second special symbol, the gaming state immediately before the big hit is the support gaming mode. Nevertheless, after the jackpot game is over, the non-support game mode is executed.
As another difference, when “22” is selected as the second special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game mode to be executed after the jackpot game ends is 50 support games. This is not a mode but a support game mode of 10 times. More specifically, this support game mode is a combination of 10 symbol change operations (the sum of the symbol change operations in the first and second special figure display means 21 and 22) from the start of the support game mode (that is, after the end of the jackpot game). Is executed until the next jackpot game is established. If the jackpot is not established even if the predetermined number of symbol change operations are executed in the support game mode, the support game mode is ended and the non-support game mode is executed.

  By the way, the second special figure starting port 7 is hardly opened during the non-supporting game mode, so that the game balls flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 during the non-supporting gaming mode are at the second special figure starting port 7. The ball hardly enters (it is easier to enter the first special figure starting port 6 than the second special figure starting port 7). Therefore, in most cases, the symbol changing operation is executed in the first special figure display means 21 in the non-support game mode. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the first special symbol (when the trigger of the big bonus game is the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21), in most cases, the gaming state immediately before the big bonus is the unsupported gaming mode. .

  On the other hand, in the support game mode, the second special figure start opening 7 is frequently opened. Therefore, in the support game mode, the game balls flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 are second than the first special figure start opening 6. It is easy to enter the special figure starting port 7. For this reason, the symbol variation operation is executed in the second special figure display means 22 in the support game mode in most cases. Therefore, when a big hit is made with the second special symbol (when the trigger of the big bonus game is the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22), the game state immediately before the big bonus is the support game mode in most cases. In FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in the special symbol-hit pattern table, only a portion that is mainly used is shown with a white background, and a portion that is hardly used is shown with a background with a dot pattern.

  4 and 5 show the following. That is, when the game state immediately before the jackpot is in the support game mode, the probability that the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends (that is, “21” to “24” is selected as the second special symbol) is 100. % (When the value of the limiter counter 43 is “4” (when the limiter special symbol-hit mode table shown in FIG. 5 is referenced) is 99%). That is, once the support game mode is executed, the support game mode can be executed continuously thereafter.

  On the other hand, when the game state immediately before the jackpot is in the non-support game mode, the probability that the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game ends is 55% when the game state immediately before the jackpot is in the non-probability variation mode. (Ie, “11”, “13”, or “14” is selected as the first special symbol), and is 10% when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the probability variation mode (that is, “ 13 ”or“ 14 ”is selected).

  From FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the following can also be understood. That is, when the result of the jackpot lottery for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 is a big hit, and when the result of the jackpot lottery for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 is a big hit In any case, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol (“11”, “12”, “21” or “22”) is 90%. Therefore, in most cases, the probability variation mode is executed after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the non-probability variation mode is executed when the RAM is cleared, and when the big probability is a non-probability variation symbol (normal symbol. “13”, “14”, “23” or “24”), the probability variation mode This is only when the number of continuations of the game reaches 5 times and when the jackpot game is not executed even if the predetermined number of times (128 times) of the symbol change operation is executed in the probability change mode. In these cases, the non-stochastic fluctuation mode is executed until a big hit with a probabilistic variation pattern thereafter.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a ball entry process performed by the main control unit 30 for entering a game ball into the first special figure start port 6 or the second special figure start port 7.
During the game by the ball game machine 1, the main control unit 30 enters a game ball into the first special figure starting port 6 based on the presence or absence of an input signal from the first special figure starting port incoming ball sensor 56. Whether or not is monitored (step S1). Further, during a game by the ball game machine 1, the main control unit 30 enters a game ball into the second special figure start port 7 based on the presence or absence of an input signal from the second special figure start port entrance ball sensor 57. It is monitored whether or not the ball has been made (step S11).

  When receiving the input signal from the first special figure starting port entrance ball sensor 56 (YES in step S1), the main control unit 30 determines the number of start memories already stored in the first special figure starting memory 35 (holding). Number), that is, the count value of the first special figure holding counter 36 is checked to determine whether or not the count value has reached "4" (step S2). When the count value of the first special figure hold counter 36 is less than “4” (NO in step S2), the main control unit 30 acquires a jackpot determination random number from a jackpot determination random number generator (not shown). (Step S3). Further, the main control unit 30 obtains a jackpot symbol random number from a jackpot symbol random number generator (not shown) (step S4), and receives a symbol random number (not shown) from a symbol random symbol generator (not shown). A random number for determining a small hit is acquired (step S5), and a random number for determining a small hit is acquired from a small number determining random number generator (not shown).

Thereafter, the main control unit 30 stores the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the symbol random number and the jackpot determination random number (that is, the startup memory) in the first special symbol startup memory 35 (step S6). Then, the count value of the first special figure hold counter 36 is incremented (+1) (step S7).
On the other hand, if the count value of the first special figure holding counter 36 is “4” (YES in step S2), the process for the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 without storing each random number. Exit.

  Further, when the input signal from the second special figure starting port entrance sensor 57 is received (YES in step S11), the main control unit 30 counts the number of start memories already stored in the second special figure starting memory 37. (The number of holds), that is, the count value of the second special figure hold counter 38 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the count value has reached “4” (step S12). When the count value of the second special figure holding counter 38 is less than “4” (NO in step S12), the main control unit 30 acquires a jackpot determination random number from a jackpot determination random number generator (not shown). (Step S13). Further, the main control unit 30 acquires the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot symbol random number generator (not shown) (step S14), and the symbol random symbol generator (not shown) from the symbol random number generator (not shown). The random symbol for losing symbols is acquired (step S15), and the random number for determining small hits is acquired from the random number generating unit for determining small hits (not shown).

Thereafter, the main control unit 30 stores the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the symbol random number and the jackpot determination random number (that is, the startup memory) in the second special symbol startup memory 37 (step S16). Then, the count value of the second special figure holding counter 38 is incremented (+1) (step S17).
On the other hand, if the count value of the second special figure holding counter 38 is “4” (YES in step S12), the process for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 without storing each random number. Exit.

7, 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the symbol variation operation of the first special figure display means 21. FIG.
The first special chart start memory 35 stores start-up memories (each random number (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a symbol random number and a jackpot determination random number)) (YES in step S20), and When the 2 special figure display means 22 is not changing and the value of the second special figure holding counter 38 is “0” (NO in step S21, YES in step S22), the jackpot game (the first special figure starting port 6) Alternatively, if the jackpot game for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 is not being executed (NO in step S23), the main control unit 30 indicates that the game state of the ball game machine 1 is in the probability variation mode. Is determined (step S24), and a jackpot determination is performed (steps S25 and S26). When in the probability variation mode, that is, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 (YES in step S24), the main control unit 30 makes a big hit with a determination criterion of high probability (1/49). A determination is made (step S25). On the other hand, when in the non-stochastic variation mode, that is, when “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 (NO in step S24), the main control unit 30 determines the low probability (1/50). A jackpot determination is performed on the basis (step S26).

  When the result of the jackpot determination in step S25 or step S26 is a jackpot (YES in step S29), the main control unit 30 shows the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step S4 of FIG. 6 and FIG. 4 or FIG. A special symbol for jackpot (in this case, a first special symbol) is determined based on the symbol selection ratio written in the special symbol-hit pattern table (steps S28, S30, S31). At this time, the main control unit 30 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 46 (step S27), and determines whether or not the value of the limiter management flag 46 is “1”, that is, the probability variation mode is continued five times. It is determined whether or not it has been reached. When the value of the limiter management flag 46 is “0”, that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation mode is 4 or less (NO in step S27), the main control unit 30 uses the special symbol for jackpot in step S31. Is determined, reference is made to the special special symbol-hit pattern table for normal use (step S28). Further, when the value of the limiter management flag 46 is “1”, that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation mode has reached 5 (YES in Step S27), the main control unit 30 performs the special symbol of Step S31. Is determined, the limiter special symbol-hit pattern table is referred to (step S30).

  In this embodiment, one special symbol is selected (decided) from the four types of special symbols (“11”, “12”, “13” or “14”) as the first special symbol for jackpot (decision symbol). ) The probability that “11” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 45%, and the probability that “12” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 45%. The probability that “13” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 2%, and the probability that “14” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 8%.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination in step S25 or step S26 is not a jackpot (NO in step S29), the main control unit 30 displays the design random number (outlier symbol random number) acquired in step S5 in FIG. Based on the above, a missing symbol is determined (step S32).
And the main control part 30 gives a command with respect to the effect control part 31 while starting the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of the 1st special figure display means 21 (step S33). In addition, the effect control unit 31 starts the symbol variation operation of the effect symbol display means 4 in response to a command received from the main control unit 30. After the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in step S34), the main control unit 30 stops the symbol fluctuation operation of the first special figure display means 21. When the result of jackpot determination in steps S25 and S26 is a jackpot, the main control unit 30 stops and displays the first special symbol determined in step S31 on the first special chart display means 21 (step S35), and step S25. , S26, if the result of the big hit determination is out of place, the off symbol determined in step S32 is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 (step S35).

If the first special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 after the change time has elapsed (YES in step S36), then the jackpot game is executed (step S37).
Specifically, whether or not the probability variation mode is executed after the jackpot game is determined as follows.

When the limiter management flag 46 is “1” (YES in step S38), that is, when the probability variation mode has been continued five times, “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 and the limiter The value of the counter 43 is reset to “0” (step S45). Thereby, the non-probability variation mode is executed from the next game.
When the limiter management flag 46 is “0” (NO in step S38), that is, when the number of times the probability variation mode is continued is 4 or less, the jackpot displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is displayed. When the first special symbol is a probable variation symbol (“11” or “12”) (YES in step S40), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 and the value of the limiter counter 43 is incremented (+1) (Step S41). Thereafter, a predetermined initial value (for example, “128”) is stored in the probability variable rotation number counter 45 (step S46). When the value of the limiter counter 43 after the increment in step S41 has reached “4” (YES in step S42), the value of the limiter management flag 46 is switched from “0” to “1” (step S43). ). From the next game onwards until the next jackpot win or the end of the 128 symbol variation motions (total number of symbol variation motions in the first and second special symbol display means 21, 22) is established The probability variation mode is executed.

  On the other hand, when the limiter management flag 46 is “0” (NO in step S38), that is, when the number of times the probability variation mode is continued is 4 or less, the special symbol displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is When the symbol is a non-probable variable (“13” or “14”) (NO in step S40), “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 and the value of the limiter counter 43 is reset to “0”. (Step S45). Further, the value of the probability variable rotation number counter 45 is reset to “0”, and “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 46 (step S45). Thereby, the non-probability variation mode is executed from the next game.

  Whether or not the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game is determined according to the contents described in the special symbol-hit mode table (see FIG. 4 or 5). Specifically, in the special symbol-hit pattern table (see FIG. 4 or FIG. 5), as described above, the support game mode corresponding to both the type of the first special symbol and the game state immediately before the jackpot. And the contents of the support game mode when the support game mode is executed are described. If the game state after the jackpot game is recorded in the special symbol-jacket mode table is the support game mode (YES in step S47), that is, if a support game is prepared after the next game, the support game flag “1” is stored in 42, and the value of the number of symbol fluctuations (ie, “10” or “50”) in the support game rotation number counter 47 defined by the special symbol-hit mode table is specified in the support game rotation number counter 47. Is stored (step S48). On the other hand, when the game state after the jackpot game is recorded in the special symbol-jacket mode table is the non-support game mode (NO in step S47), “0” is stored in the support game flag 42 and the support is performed. The value of the game rotation number counter 47 is reset to “0” (step S49).

  The relationship between the first special symbol for jackpot that is stopped and displayed at the time of jackpot and the support game mode after the jackpot game will be specifically described below. When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is “11”, if the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game is cut 50 times after the jackpot game. The mode is executed. When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is “11”, when the gaming state immediately before the big hit is the non-supporting gaming mode and the non-probability variation mode, the big winning game Thereafter, a support game mode of 10 times cut is executed. However, when the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is “11”, when the gaming state immediately before the big hit is the support gaming mode and the probability variation mode, after the big hit game The support game mode is not executed, and the non-support game mode is executed.

When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 is “12”, the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is the support gaming mode, and the probability variation mode is continued four times or less ( When the limiter management flag 46 is “0”), after the big hit game, the support game mode is cut 50 times.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is “13”, the support game mode of 50 times cut is executed after the big hit game. Further, when the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is “14”, the support game mode of 10 times cut is executed after the big hit game.

Therefore, when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the non-supporting gaming mode, the probability that the supporting gaming mode is executed after the jackpot game is ended is 55% when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the non-probability variation mode, 10% when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the probability variation mode.
On the other hand, if the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display means 21 after the elapse of the variation time (NO in step S36), then whether or not the support game mode is in effect and whether or not the probability change mode is in effect. Is checked (steps S50 and S54).

  Specifically, the value of the support game rotation number counter 47 is referred to (step S50). When the value of the support game speed counter 47 is “1” or more (NO in step S50), that is, when the support game mode is in progress, the value of the support game speed counter 47 is decremented (−1) ( Step S51). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 47 after decrementing in step S51 reaches “0” (YES in step S52), the value of the support game flag 42 is switched from “1” to “0” ( Step S53).

  Further, the value of the probability variable rotation number counter 45 is referred to (step S54). When the value of the probability variable rotational speed counter 45 is “1” or more (NO in step S54), that is, in the probability variation mode, the value of the probability variable rotational speed counter 45 is decremented (−1) (step S55). ). Then, when the value of the probability variable rotation speed counter 45 after decrementing in step S55 reaches “0” (YES in step S56), the value of the probability variation flag 41 is switched from “1” to “0” (step). S57).

  Next, it is checked whether or not a small hit is won (step S58). It is determined whether or not a small hit is made based on the big hit determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 6. Specifically, the jackpot is determined when the value of the jackpot determination random number is a predetermined jackpot determination value. Although the small win is not a big win but is strictly “off”, the second big winning opening 12 is opened and closed in the following manner.

  When winning a small winning (YES in step S58), the main control unit 30 swings the second grand prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 and opens the second big prize opening 12 for 0.1 second. . Then, the second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 is swung over an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second) to open the second big prize opening 12 again for 0.1 second (step S59). . The opening mode of the second big winning opening 12 in the small hit is the same as the opening mode of the second big winning port 12 in the third big winning game. Thereafter, the main control unit 30 ends the process for entering the game ball into the first special figure starting port 6.

10, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the symbol changing operation of the second special figure display means 22.
Starting memory (each random number (a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol random number, a symbol random number and a small hit determination random number)) is stored in the second special symbol start memory 37 (YES in step S61), and 1 special figure display means 21 is not fluctuating (NO in step S62), and in addition, a big hit game (a big hit game for a game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 or the second special figure starting port 7) If it is not in execution (NO in step S63), the main control unit 30 determines whether or not the gaming state of the ball game machine 1 is in the probability variation mode (step S64), and then makes a jackpot determination. (Steps S65, S66). When in the probability variation mode, that is, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 (YES in step S64), the main control unit 30 makes a big hit with a high probability (1/49) criterion. A determination is made (step S65). On the other hand, when in the non-stochastic variation mode, that is, when “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 (NO in step S64), the main control unit 30 determines the low probability (1/50). A jackpot determination is performed on the basis (step S66).

  When the result of the jackpot determination in step S65 or step S66 is a jackpot (YES in step S69), the main control unit 30 shows the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step S14 of FIG. 6 and FIG. 4 or FIG. A special symbol for jackpot (in this case, the second special symbol) is determined based on the symbol selection ratio written in the special symbol-hit pattern table (steps S68, S70, S71). At this time, the main control unit 30 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 46 (step S67) and determines whether or not the value of the limiter management flag 46 is “1”, that is, the probability variation mode is continued five times. It is determined whether or not it has been reached. When the value of the limiter management flag 46 is “0”, that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation mode is 4 or less (NO in step S67), the main control unit 30 uses the special symbol for jackpot in step S71. Is determined, the normal special symbol-hit pattern table is referred to (step S68). When the value of the limiter management flag 46 is “1”, that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation mode has reached 5 (YES in step S67), the main control unit 30 sets the special symbol in step S71. Is determined, the limiter special symbol-hit pattern table is referred to (step S70).

  In this embodiment, one special symbol is selected (determined) as a second special symbol for jackpot (a jackpot symbol) from four types of special symbols (“21”, “22”, “23” or “24”). ) The probability that “21” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 85%, and the probability that “22” is selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot is 5%. The probability that “23” is selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot is 9%, and the probability that “24” is selected (determined) as the second special symbol for jackpot is 1%. is there.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination in step S65 or step S66 is not a jackpot (NO in step S69), based on the symbol random number (missing symbol random number) acquired in step S15 of FIG. Is determined (step S72).
And the main control part 30 gives a command with respect to the effect control part 31 while starting the symbol fluctuation | variation operation | movement of the 2nd special figure display means 22 (step S73). In addition, the effect control unit 31 starts the symbol variation operation of the effect symbol display means 4 in response to a command received from the main control unit 30. After the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in step S74), the main control unit 30 stops the symbol fluctuation operation of the second special figure display means 22. If the result of jackpot determination in steps S65 and S66 is a jackpot, the main control unit 30 stops and displays the second special symbol determined in step S71 on the second special chart display means 22 (step S75), and step S65. , S66, if the result of the jackpot determination is out of place, the off symbol determined in step S72 is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 (step S75).

If the second special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 after the elapse of the variation time (YES in step S76), then the jackpot game is executed (step S77).
Specifically, whether or not the probability variation mode is executed after the jackpot game is determined as follows.

  When the limiter management flag 46 is “1” (YES in step S78), that is, when the probability variation mode has been continued five times, “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 and the limiter The value of the counter 43 is reset to “0” (step S85). Further, the value of the probability variable rotation speed counter 45 is reset to “0”, and “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 46 (step S85). Thereby, the non-probability variation mode is executed from the next game.

  Further, when the limiter management flag 46 is “0” (NO in step S78), that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation mode is 4 or less, the jackpot displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is displayed. When the second special symbol is a probability variation symbol (“21” or “22”) (YES in step S80), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 and the value of the limiter counter 43 is incremented (+1). (Step S81). Thereafter, a predetermined initial value (for example, “128”) is stored in the probability variable rotation number counter 45 (step S86). When the value of the limiter counter 43 after the increment in step S81 has reached “4” (YES in step S82), the value of the limiter management flag 46 is switched from “0” to “1” (step S83). ). From the next game onwards until the next jackpot win or the end of the 128 symbol variation motions (total number of symbol variation motions in the first and second special symbol display means 21, 22) is established The probability variation mode is executed.

  On the other hand, when the limiter management flag 46 is “0” (NO in step S78), that is, when the number of times the probability variation mode is continued is 4 or less, the special symbol displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is When the symbol is a non-probable variation (“23” or “24”) (NO in step S80), “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 and the value of the limiter counter 43 is reset to “0”. (Step S85). Further, the value of the probability variable rotation speed counter 45 is reset to “0”, and “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 46 (step S85). Thereby, the non-probability variation mode is executed from the next game.

  Whether or not the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game is determined according to the contents described in the special symbol-hit mode table (see FIG. 4 or 5). Specifically, in the special symbol-hit pattern table (see FIG. 4 or FIG. 5), as described above, the support game mode corresponding to both the type of the second special symbol and the game state immediately before the big jackpot. And the contents of the support game mode when the support game mode is executed are described. If the game state after the jackpot game is recorded in the special symbol-jacket mode table is the support game mode (YES in step S87), that is, if a support game is prepared after the next game, the support game flag “1” is stored in 42, and the value of the number of symbol fluctuations (ie, “10” or “50”) in the support game rotation number counter 47 defined by the special symbol-hit mode table is specified in the support game rotation number counter 47. Is stored (step S88). On the other hand, when the game state after the jackpot game is recorded in the special symbol-jacket mode table is the non-support game mode (NO in step S87), “0” is stored in the support game flag 42 and support is provided. The value of the game rotation number counter 47 is reset to “0” (step S89).

Hereinafter, the relationship between the second special symbol for jackpot that is stopped and displayed at the time of jackpot and the support game mode after the jackpot game will be specifically described. If the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is “21”, and if the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the support game is cut 50 times after the jackpot game. The mode is executed.
If the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is “22”, and the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, after the jackpot game, the number of times described below is cut off. The support game mode is executed. At this time, when the number of continuations in the probability variation mode is 4 or less (the limiter management flag 46 is “0”), the number of support games in the support game mode is 50, and the number of continuations in the probability variation mode. Is 5 times (the limiter management flag 46 is “1”), the number of support games in the support game mode is 10 times.

  When the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is “23”, the support game mode of 50 times cut is executed after the big hit game. Further, when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is “24”, the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is the support gaming mode, and the probability variation mode is continued four times or less. If there is (the limiter management flag 46 is “0”), the support game mode is executed 10 times after the jackpot game.

Therefore, when the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode, the probability that the support game mode is executed after the jackpot game is finished is 100% (99% when the value of the limiter counter 43 is “4”). .
On the other hand, if the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display means 22 after the fluctuation time has elapsed (NO in step S76), then whether or not the support game mode is in effect and whether or not the probability change mode is in effect. Is checked (steps S90 and S94).

  Specifically, the value of the support game rotation number counter 47 is referred to (step S90). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 47 is “1” or more (NO in step S90), that is, when the support game mode is in progress, the value of the support game rotation number counter 47 is decremented (−1) ( Step S91). When the value of the support game rotation speed counter 47 after decrementing in step S91 reaches “0” (YES in step S92), the value of the support game flag 42 is switched from “1” to “0” ( Step S93).

  Further, the value of the probability variable rotation number counter 45 is referred to (step S94). When the value of the probability variable speed counter 45 is “1” or more (NO in step S94), that is, in the probability variation mode, the value of the probability variable speed counter 45 is decremented (−1) (step S95). ). Then, when the value of the probability variable revolution counter 45 after decrementing in step S95 reaches “0” (YES in step S96), the value of the probability variation flag 41 is switched from “1” to “0” (step S96). S97).

  Next, it is checked whether or not a small hit is won (step S98). It is determined whether or not a small hit is made based on the big hit determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 7. Specifically, the jackpot is determined when the value of the jackpot determination random number is a predetermined jackpot determination value. Although the small win is not a big win but is strictly “off”, the second big winning opening 12 is opened and closed in the following manner.

  When winning a small winning (YES in step S98), the main control unit 30 swings the second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 and opens the second big prize opening 12 for 0.1 second. . Then, the second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 is swung over an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second) to open the second big prize opening 12 again for 0.1 second (step S99). . The opening mode of the second big winning opening 12 in the small hit is the same as the opening mode of the second big winning port 12 in the third big winning game. Thereafter, the main control unit 30 ends the process for entering the game ball into the second special figure starting port 7.

In the present embodiment, not only the big hit lottery but also the big hit lottery is performed for the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7, but only the big hit lottery is performed without performing the small hit lottery. The structure which performs this may be sufficient.
Further, as in the present embodiment, when a small hitting lottery is also performed for a game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7, the winning probability of the small hit is given to the first special figure starting port 6. The probability of winning a small hit with respect to the entrance of the game ball of the game (for example, the probability of winning a small hit with respect to the entrance of the game ball into the first special figure start opening 6 is 1/100, the second special figure start opening The winning probability per unit for the game ball entering 7 may be 1/1000). In this case, the probability of winning a small hit with respect to a game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 is low.

When a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 7, the support game mode is mainly executed in the bullet ball game machine 1. Therefore, it is in an advantageous state for the player.
Then, as described above, it is advantageous for the player by not performing the small hitting lottery with respect to the game ball entering the special figure starting port 7 or by reducing the winning probability even if the small hitting lottery is performed. In the support game mode, by eliminating the occurrence of small hits that have a small profit to the player as much as possible, it is possible to increase the feel of the ball and to lower the appearance appearance rate associated with the small hits, and to improve the fluctuation efficiency I can also expect that.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the symbol variation is also performed in the effect symbol display unit 4 in accordance with the symbol variation of the first special symbol display unit 21 or the symbol variation of the second special symbol display unit 22. The production control unit 31 changes the production symbol in the production symbol display unit 4 in response to a command from the main control unit 30. In addition, the effect control unit 31 performs a variation pattern lottery based on an input of a command from the main control unit 30, and controls the symbol variation in the effect symbol display means 4 in an aspect based on the result of the variation pattern lottery.

Then, the effect control unit 31 displays a predetermined effect symbol on the effect symbol display unit 4 at the same timing as the symbol stop display on the first special symbol display unit 21 or the second special symbol display unit 22. As the effect symbol, an effect symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 is displayed.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when a game ball passes through the gate 15. When the game ball passes through the gate 15, an input signal is given from the gate passage sensor 55 to the main control unit 30. During the game by the ball game machine 1, the main control unit 30 monitors whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 15 based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the gate passage sensor 55 (step S101). .

  When the game ball passes through the gate 15 and receives an input signal from the gate passage sensor 55 (YES in step S101), the main control unit 30 determines whether or not it is in the support game mode (step S102). ), A normal symbol lottery is performed (steps S103 and S105). Specifically, when the count value of the general-purpose hold counter 40 is less than “4”, the main control unit 30 acquires a normal symbol determination random number from a normal symbol determination random number generator (not shown), The random number for normal symbol determination (the result of the normal symbol lottery) is stored (stored) in the general symbol start memory 39. After the normal symbol determination random number is stored in the general-purpose start memory 39, the value of the general-purpose hold counter 40 is incremented (+1). On the other hand, if the count value of the general-purpose hold counter 40 is “4”, the main control unit 30 ends the process for passing the game ball to the gate 15 without storing the normal symbol determination random number.

  When in the support game mode, that is, when “1” is stored in the support game flag 42 (YES in step S102), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1 / 1.1 (step S103). After the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 30 sets the variation time of the general symbol display means 24 to 2.7 seconds (step S104), and starts the symbol variation operation of the general symbol display means 24 (step S107). . The symbol changing operation of the general-purpose display means 24 is displayed when the lamps in the lighting state of the two lamps are alternately switched at a high speed.

  On the other hand, in the non-support mode, that is, when “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 41 (NO in step S102), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/100 (step S105). After the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 30 sets the variation time of the general symbol display means 24 to 27 seconds (step S106), and starts the symbol variation operation of the general symbol display means 24 (step S107). The symbol changing operation of the general-purpose display means 24 is displayed when the lamps in the lighting state of the two lamps are alternately switched at a high speed.

  After the elapse of the variation time set in step S104 or step S106 (YES in step S108), the main control unit 30 stops symbol variation in the general-purpose display means 24. At this time, if the result of the normal symbol lottery is out of place (NO in step S110), the main control unit 30 displays the lamp on the other side predetermined of the general symbol display means 24 by lighting (stop display) ( In step S109), the player is notified that the normal symbol lottery has not been won, and the process for passing the game ball to the gate 15 is terminated. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning (YES in step S110), the main control unit 30 turns on (stops display) a predetermined one-side lamp of the general-purpose display means 24 (step S109). . Thus, the player is notified that the normal symbol lottery has been won.

  If the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning and the game mode is in the support game mode (YES in step S111), the number of opening operations of the electric tulip accessory 8 is set to 2 (step S112). The electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded to open the second special figure starting port 7 for 2.0 seconds (step S113). The main control unit 30 repeats the opening operation of the second special figure starting port 7 twice, and then ends the process for the passage of the game ball to the gate 15.

On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning and the game is in the non-support game mode (NO in step S111), the production control unit 31 expands the electric tulip accessory 8 and starts the second special figure. The mouth 7 is opened only once for 0.2 seconds (step S114). Thereafter, the main control unit 30 ends the process for the passage of the game ball to the gate 15.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow during the jackpot game.

  As described above, in the special symbol-hit pattern table (see FIG. 4 or FIG. 5), the contents (opening time & number of rounds, ie, first number) of the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol (first or second special symbol). , Which is the second or third big hit game). As described above, the control unit 30 determines the type of the first special symbol (big hit symbol) in step S31 of FIG. 7, or determines the type of the second special symbol (big hit symbol) in step S71 of FIG. . The contents of the jackpot game are determined in accordance with the determined type of the first or second special symbol and the contents of the special symbol-hit pattern table (see FIG. 4 or FIG. 5).

  When the content of the determined jackpot game (opening time and number of rounds) is 15 rounds of the opening operation for 30 seconds (YES in step S121, YES in step S122), the first jackpot game (“30s × 15R”) Of jackpot game) is executed (step S123). The first jackpot game is executed when “13” is selected as the first special symbol, “23” is selected as the second special symbol, and “21” is selected as the second special symbol. And the game state immediately before the jackpot is the support game mode.

  During the first jackpot game, the main controller 30 swings the first big prize opening opening / closing accessory 13 to open the first big prize opening 11. The main control unit 30 then enters the first grand prize opening 11 until 10 game balls enter the first big prize opening 11 or until 30 seconds elapses after the first big prize opening 11 is opened. Is kept open. Such opening operation of the first big winning opening 11 is set as one round, and the main control unit 30 opens the first big winning opening 11 by 15 rounds with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second). Run.

  In addition, when the determined jackpot game content (opening time and number of rounds) is 2 rounds of the opening operation for 30 seconds (YES in step S121, NO in step S122), the second jackpot game (“30s × 2R "jackpot game) is executed (step S124). The second jackpot game is executed when “11”, “12” or “14” is selected as the first special symbol or “22” or “24” is selected as the second special symbol, and the game immediately before the jackpot This is a case where the state is the support game mode.

  During the second big hit game, the main control unit 30 swings the second big prize opening opening / closing accessory 14 to open the second big prize opening 12. The main control unit 30 then enters the second grand prize opening 12 until ten game balls enter the second big prize opening 12 or until 30 seconds elapses after the second big prize opening 12 is opened. Is kept open. Such an opening operation of the second grand prize opening 12 is defined as one round, and the main control unit 30 performs an opening operation of the second big prize opening 12 for two rounds with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second). Run.

  Further, when the content of the determined jackpot game (opening time and number of rounds) is two rounds of the opening operation for 0.1 seconds (NO in step S121), the third jackpot game ("0.1s × 2R Is a big hit game) (step S125). The third jackpot game is executed when “11”, “12” or “14” is selected as the first special symbol or “21”, “22” or “24” is selected as the second special symbol, and This is a case where the game state immediately before the jackpot is the unsupported game mode.

  During the third jackpot game, the main controller 30 swings the second big prize opening / closing accessory 14 to open the second big prize opening 12. The main control unit 30 then enters the second grand prize opening until ten game balls enter the second grand prize opening 12 or until 0.1 second elapses after the second big prize opening 12 is opened. 12 is kept open. Such an opening operation of the second grand prize opening 12 is defined as one round, and the main control unit 30 performs an opening operation of the second big prize opening 12 for two rounds with an interval of a predetermined time (for example, 1.0 second). Run.

  By the way, after the above-described RAM clear, the state of the ball game machine 1 returns to the initial state, that is, the non-stochastic variation mode and the non-support game mode. As described above, in the non-support game mode, the support game mode is more easily executed in the non-probability variation mode than in the probability variation mode. Therefore, the player is more advantageous in the non-stochastic variation mode than in the probability variation mode. Therefore, since a state advantageous to the player is executed after the RAM is cleared, there is a possibility that the RAM is cleared (RAM clearing).

  In this embodiment, when the RAM is cleared, that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated, this is notified. Specifically, the effect control unit 31 displays a message (not shown) that “RAM has been cleared” on the effect symbol display means 4. Further, a frame lamp (not shown) disposed on the front surface of the front frame of the ball game machine 1 may be turned on or blinked. Thereby, it is possible to notify the employee of the game store where the ball game machine 1 is installed that the RAM has been cleared in the ball game machine 1.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the characteristic part of the game in the ball game machine 1 and schematically shows the configuration of the game board 2.
In the ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a support game mode (see FIG. 15B) and a non-support game mode (see FIG. 15A) are prepared. In the non-support game mode shown in FIG. 15A, even if a game ball passes through the gate 15, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery (step S105 shown in FIG. 13) performed for the game ball passing is determined. Low (1/100), and the fluctuation time of the normal display means 24 is long (27 seconds. Step S106 shown in FIG. 13). Therefore, the second special figure starting port 7 is rarely opened, and the game ball flowing down along the surface of the game board 2 rarely enters the second special figure starting port 7. Therefore, in most cases, the jackpot game executed in the non-support game mode corresponds to the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 6 in the non-support game mode, the first special symbol for jackpot displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is “11”. , “12” or “14”, the third jackpot game (the jackpot game of “0.1 s × 2R”) is selected, and the jackpot for the jackpot displayed on the first special figure display means 21 is selected. When one special symbol is “13”, the first jackpot game (a jackpot game of “30s × 15R”) is selected. The selection probability of the first jackpot game is 2%, and the selection probability of the third jackpot game is 98%.

  On the other hand, during the support game mode shown in FIG. 15B, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery (step S103 shown in FIG. 13) performed for the passage of the game ball to the gate 15 is high (1 / 1.1). ), The fluctuation time of the general-purpose display means 24 is short (2.7 seconds. Step S104 shown in FIG. 13), and the second special figure starting port 7 is opened frequently. Moreover, during the support game mode, the time for opening the second special figure starting port 7 is long (2.0 seconds; step S113 shown in FIG. 13). Since the special figure starting port 7 is opened a plurality of times (for example, twice) (step S112 shown in FIG. 13), the second special figure starting port 7 is almost always open. Therefore, the game ball fired on the game board 2 is easier to enter the second special figure starting port 7 than the first special figure starting port 6. That is, the jackpot game executed in the support game mode corresponds to the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 7 in the support game mode, the second special symbol for jackpot displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is “21” or “23 ”Is selected, the first jackpot game (“ 30s × 15R ”jackpot game) is selected, and the second special symbol for jackpot displayed on the second special figure display means 22 is“ 22 ”or“ When it is 24 ”, the second jackpot game (the jackpot game of“ 30s × 2R ”) is selected. The selection probability of the first jackpot game is 94%, and the selection probability of the second jackpot game is 6%. That is, in the game in the ball game machine 1, when the jackpot is made during the support game mode, the first jackpot game is executed as a jackpot game executed after that, rather than when the jackpot is made during the non-support game mode. There is a high probability that (high profit game with high profit given to the player) is selected. Further, even when the first jackpot game is not selected, the second jackpot game in which a prize ball can be obtained is executed instead of the third jackpot game.

In the unsupported game mode, the third jackpot game is selected with a probability of 98% as a jackpot game. Therefore, if the unsupported game mode is continuously executed over a long period of time, the player is greatly benefited. A non-existent state, a so-called stalemate state, occurs.
By the way, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the unsupported gaming mode, the probability that the supporting gaming mode is executed after the jackpot game is finished is that the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is not It is 55% when in the probability variation mode, and 10% when the gaming state immediately before the jackpot is in the probability variation mode. That is, in the non-support game mode, the non-probability variation mode is easier to shift to the support game mode after the jackpot game than the probability variation mode.

  In this embodiment, during the non-support game mode, the non-stochastic variation mode is easier to shift to the support game mode after the jackpot game than the probability variation mode. Further, when the number of continuations of the probability variation mode reaches 5, the continuation of the probability variation mode is forcibly restricted, and the non-probability variation mode is executed. Further, since the probability variation mode is a so-called probability variation mode (128 times), if the jackpot game is not executed even if the symbol variation operation is performed 128 times in the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode is continued. It is forcibly limited and the non-stochastic mode is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably provide a period during which the support game mode is easily executed (period of the non-stochastic fluctuation mode), thereby preventing continuous execution of the non-support game mode over a long period of time. Therefore, it is possible to relieve the humming state. Moreover, the game content of this embodiment does not violate the current game machine rules. As a result, it is possible to realize scrutiny within the scope of the gaming machine rules.

  In addition, the opening mode of the second big winning opening 12 in the third big winning game is the same as the opening mode of the second big winning port 12 in the case of a small hit (displacement). Therefore, even if the player sees the mode of opening the second big prize opening 12, the player identifies whether it is a third jackpot game, which is one of the jackpot games, or a mode of a jackpot game Can not. Therefore, it is impossible for the player to count the number of times the probability variation mode is continued based on the mode of opening the second big prize opening 12. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the occurrence timing of the non-stochastic variation mode. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, during the support game mode, the fluctuation time of the general symbol display means 24 is short (2.7 seconds. Step S104 shown in FIG. 13), and the result of the normal symbol lottery held in the general symbol start memory 39 is compared. Therefore, the game ball is fired toward the gate 15 (toward the upper right side of the game board 2) so that the result of the normal symbol lottery in the start-up memory 39 is not lost. The game ball guided to the upper right side of the game board 2 passes through the gate 15 or flows down along the board surface through the vicinity of the gate 15. Part of the game ball passing through the vicinity of the gate 15 is led to the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 7 by the obstacle nail 60 in the vicinity of the gate 15. In the support game mode, the second special figure starting port 7 is almost open, so that the game ball can pass through the gate 15 by aiming at the upper right side of the game board 2 as a launch destination. A game ball can also enter the second special figure starting port 7. Therefore, during the support game mode, if the handle (not shown) is rotated more than a predetermined angle near the maximum angle and the game ball 2 is vigorously launched aiming at the upper right side of the game board 2 (so-called right hitting is performed). Suffice.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the display contents of the effect symbol display means 4 during the support game mode.
During the support game mode, on the effect symbol display means 4, a message 51 indicating that the player should make a right strike is displayed together with the effect of symbol variation, “Please make a right strike!”. This message 51 is continued until the support game mode is ended (until the non-support game mode is executed). In the support game mode, if the player fires a game ball as informed, a large number of game balls can pass through the gate 15, and a number of games can be inserted into the second special figure starting port 7. It is also possible to enter a ball.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be implemented in other forms.
In the limiter special symbol-hit mode table shown in FIG. 5, the probability variation symbol (“11”, “12”, “21” or “22”) is not selected as the first special symbol or the second special symbol, Only non-probable symbols (“13”, “14”, “23” or “24”) may be selected.

  Further, in the above description, during the support game mode, the fluctuation time of the general-purpose display means 24 is shortened compared with that during the non-support game mode, and the second special figure starting port in one opening operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 is performed. The opening time of 7 is made longer during the support game mode, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the non-supporting game mode, and the electric tulip accessory 8 is released for one normal symbol lottery win. Has been done multiple times. However, it is not necessary for the support game mode to perform all of these, and at least one of them may be performed.

Further, the variation time of the first special figure display means 21 and / or the variation time of the second special figure display means 22 may be similar between the support game mode and the non-support game mode. .
Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the number of times of the support game mode is 10 times or 50 times, but other times can be set as the number of times of this number of times cut. It is.

The support game mode has been described by taking the so-called number-of-times cut as an example, but the next support game mode may be continued until the next big hit game is generated instead of the so-called number-of-times cut.
Further, the main control unit 30 does not determine whether or not the small hit is based on the big hit determination random number, but based on the value of the small hit random number acquired from the small hit random number generator (not shown). Then, it may be determined whether or not it is a small hit.

In the above-described embodiment, the number of times of the probability variation mode has been described as 128. However, as a matter of course, other times can be set as the number of times of the number of times.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the total number of symbol variation actions of the first special symbol display means 21 and the second special symbol display means 22 in the probability variation mode reaches a predetermined number (128 times), the probability Although it has been described that the continuation of the variation mode is forcibly restricted, when the number of symbol variation operations of the first special symbol display means 21 reaches a predetermined number, or the number of symbol variation operations of the second special symbol display means 22 When the predetermined number is reached, the continuation of the probability variation mode may be forcibly restricted. In this case, instead of the probability variable rotation number counter 45, the number of symbol variation operations of the first special figure display means 21 in the probability variation mode (that is, the symbols of the remaining first special figure display means 21 in which the probability variation mode is executed). A counter (first counting means) that counts the number of fluctuation actions), and the number of symbol fluctuation actions of the second special figure display means 22 in the probability fluctuation mode (that is, the remaining second special figure in which the probability fluctuation mode is executed). A counter (second counting means) for counting the number of symbol changing operations of the display means 22 may be provided.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of times of the probability variation mode that can be continuously (continuously) executed is described as five times (the upper limit value of the limiter counter 43 is four times). It goes without saying that other times can be set as the upper limit value (number of times) of the continuation times.
Alternatively, the second big winning opening 12 may be opened in a jackpot game with 15 rounds, or the first big winning opening 11 may be opened in a jackpot game with two rounds. Good. Further, only one of the first grand prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 12 may be opened.

Moreover, it is not restricted to the structure which provides the 2nd 1st big prize opening 11 and the 2nd big prize opening 12, You may provide one as a big prize opening.
In the above description, the first special figure starting port 6 and the second special figure starting port 7 are arranged in the lower part of the game board 2. However, the first special figure starting port 6 and the second special figure starting port 7 are provided. You may employ | adopt the structure which arrange | positions the starting port 7 in the right part.

  In the above description, the first special figure starting port 6 and the second special figure starting port 7 are collectively arranged as an example. The start ports 7 may be arranged at positions separated from each other on the game board 2. In this case, the second special figure is in a state where the pair of blades of the electric tulip accessory 8 is constricted above the second special figure start opening 7 in the game board 2 (the state shown in FIG. 2A). It is necessary to provide a restricting member that prevents the game ball from entering the start port 7.

Further, the number of first special figure starting ports 6 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Moreover, the 2nd special figure starting port 7 is not restricted to one, and may be two or more.
In the above-described embodiment, the electric tulip accessory 8, the first grand prize opening / closing accessory 13, and the second grand prize opening / closing accessory 14 are described as being controlled by the main control unit 30. When an accessory control unit for controlling an object is connected to the main control unit 30 and a command from the main control unit 30 is given to the accessory control unit, the main control unit 30 On the basis of the command, the accessory control unit may control the electric tulip accessory 8, the first grand prize opening / closing accessory 13 and the second grand prize opening / closing accessory 14.

  In addition, various design changes can be made within the scope of matters described in the claims.

1 bullet ball game machine 2 game board 4 effect symbol display means (notification means)
6 First special figure starting port (first special symbol starting means)
7 Second special figure starting port (second special symbol starting means)
8 Electric tulip role (normal opening and closing role)
11 1st grand prize opening 12 2nd big prize opening 13 1st big prize opening and closing accessory 14 2nd big prize opening and closing accessory 15 Gate (normal symbol starting means)
21 1st special figure display means 22 2nd special figure display means 30 main control part (special profit state generation means, normal opening / closing accessory control means, support game mode execution means, probability variation mode execution means, probability variation mode continuation restriction means Normal symbol lottery means)
31 Production control unit (notification means)
43 Limiter counter (continuation count counting means)
45 Probability variable speed counter (Probability variation operation count counting means)

Claims (7)

A ball game machine that launches a game ball toward a game board and plays a game,
A first special symbol starting means arranged on the game board and capable of entering a game ball;
A second special symbol starting means disposed on the game board and capable of entering a game ball;
When a game ball enters the first special symbol starting means or the second special symbol starting means, a big hit lottery means for executing a big hit lottery for the incoming ball;
A first special figure display means for executing a symbol variation operation based on a ball entering the first special symbol starting means, and displaying a result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means;
A second special figure display means for displaying a result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means by executing a symbol variation operation based on the ball entering the second special symbol starter;
Special profit state generating means for generating a special profit state advantageous to a player when the result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means is a jackpot;
A normal opening and closing accessory for opening and closing the second special symbol starting means;
Probability variation mode execution means for executing a probability variation mode in which the jackpot probability is high after the special profit state ends;
After the end of the previous SL special advantage state, said Hiroshi through opening combination thereof as gaming balls flowing down the game board to enter the sphere frequently in the second special symbol starting means than the first special symbol start means open A support game mode execution means for executing the controlled support game mode independently of the execution of the probability variation mode ;
Mode deciding means for deciding whether to execute the support game mode and / or the probability variation mode after the special profit state ends;
In the non-support game mode that is not the support game mode, it is easier for a game ball to enter the first special symbol starter than the second special symbol starter,
The mode determination means is a jackpot in the non-supporting gaming mode and in the probability variation mode when the jackpot is in the non-supporting gaming mode and in the non-stochastic variation mode that is not the probability variation game With a higher probability, after which the support game mode is selected and executed,
When the jackpot is made during the support game mode, the degree of profit given to the player in the special profit state executed thereafter is greater than when the jackpot is made during the non-support game mode. And
The ball game machine
Continuation number counting means for counting the number of times the probability variation mode is continuously executed;
When the probability variation mode is entered after execution of the special profit state, the number of symbol variation operations is counted in relation to the variation operation of the first special figure display means and / or the second special figure display means. A means for counting the number of times of variation with probability variation, and
When the number of times counted by the continuation number counting means reaches a predetermined number or when the number of times counted by the probability variation operation number counting means reaches a predetermined number, the continuation of the probability variation mode is forced further including, pinball game machine and a probability change mode continues limiting means for limiting the. As the special profit state, there are a high profit state in which a relatively large profit can be given to the player and a low profit state in which a relatively small profit can be given to the player. Are available,
There is a higher probability that a high profit state will be selected as the special profit state to be executed after that when the jackpot is made during the support game mode than when the jackpot is made during the non-support game mode. Item 1. A ball game machine according to item 1 . A large winning opening that is arranged on the game board so as to be able to enter a ball, and a predetermined number of prize balls should be given to the player as the game ball enters ,
A prize winning opening and closing accessory for opening and closing the prize winning opening ;
In the high profit state, the large winning opening opening / closing accessory is controlled in a high profit mode that allows a relatively large amount of game balls to enter the large winning opening, and in the low profit state, Opening / closing control for controlling the large winning opening opening / closing member in a low profit mode in which almost no gaming balls can enter the winning opening or a relatively small amount of gaming balls can enter the large winning opening The ball game machine according to claim 2 , further comprising: means . Not the result jackpot the jackpot lottery, further comprising an open game control means for controlling the special winning opening and closing combination thereof at a predetermined when winning a small win, the same manner as before Symbol low profit aspect, claim 3 The bullet ball game machine described. When the jackpot during the support game mode is set, the probability that the support game mode is executed after the end of the special profit state that occurs thereafter is set higher than when the jackpot is won during the non-support game mode. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the jackpot probability in the probability variation mode approximates the jackpot probability in the non-stochastic variation mode. A normal symbol starting means arranged on the game board and through which a game ball can pass;
A normal symbol lottery means for lottering whether or not to control the normal opening / closing accessory in response to a game ball passing through the normal symbol starting means;
The normal symbol starting means is arranged on one side in the left-right direction of a game area provided on the game board,
The second special symbol starting means is arranged at a position where a game ball launched toward the one side in the game area can be guided,
The bullet ball game machine, during the support game mode, further comprising a notification means for notifying to be launched game balls toward the one side in the game area to the player, any claim 1-6 A ball game machine according to claim 1.

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