JP5165778B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine that performs a game using a game ball launched toward a game board by a player's operation.

Traditionally, a big hit lottery is made for the entrance of a game ball at a special symbol start opening, and if the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, a special advantage that is advantageous to the player (for example, a large number of prize balls can be obtained) A ball game machine in which a profit state occurs is known.
Specifically, this type of ball game machine is equipped with a random number generator, and when a game ball enters the special symbol start port, the value of the random number acquired from the random number generator in response to this, The data is stored in a random value storage unit configured by a part of the RAM storage area in the main control board. The random value stored in the random value storage unit is read out at the start timing of the display operation of the symbol display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and compared with a predetermined jackpot value. If the random value and the jackpot value match, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if the random value and the jackpot value do not match, it is determined to be out of place. For example, after the display on the symbol display means fluctuates for a predetermined time, the determination result is displayed on the symbol display means by a combination of symbols.

  The random number storage unit can store (store) random number values up to the maximum stored number (for example, 5), and can enter the special symbol moving mouth during the display operation of the symbol display means or in the special profit state. In response to the random number value stored in the random number value storage unit, the symbol display means is read from the random number value storage unit after the display operation corresponding to the random number value can be displayed. Yes.

  As such a ball game machine, several games until the display operation of the symbol display means corresponding to the random value starts before the display operation corresponding to the random value can be displayed in recent years. For example, there has been proposed a ball game machine that causes a symbol display means to execute a specific effect (pre-reading notice (or sometimes referred to as continuous notice)) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-147767 A

In this pre-reading notice, if the random value acquired prior to the random value (starting information) subject to the pre-reading notice contains a winning random number value, the first profit state (special Profit state) occurs.
Usually, the jackpot value is different between the probability variation game and the non-execution of the probability variation game. Therefore, for example, when the probability varying game is not executed before the occurrence of the first profit state, but enters the probability varying game after the end of the first profit state, before and after the first profit state. It is also conceivable that the random value that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect becomes a numerical value that deviates from the jackpot value. In such a case, after the end of the first profit state, if the pre-reading notice executed before the occurrence of the first profit state is resumed (continued), the contents of the pre-reading notice and the actual jackpot determination There is a risk that the game will not be consistent and the player will be disadvantaged. Accordingly, when the first profit state occurs during the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the execution of the pre-reading notice is often stopped after the end of the first profit state.

By the way, the inventors of the present application adopt a relatively small profit level as the first profit state and generate a large number of the first profit states to some extent, which is advantageous (or less advantageous) to the player. ) We are considering forming a special mode.
In such a type of ball game machine, if the prefetching notice is terminated each time the first profit state occurs during the execution of the prefetching notice, there is a possibility that the effect related to the prefetching notice is shredded. is there. And if the production of shreds continues, there is a risk that the interest of the player will be reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to allow the prefetching notice to be continued without causing any disadvantage to the player after the first profiting state is finished when the first profiting state occurs during the execution of the prefetching notice. It is to provide a ball game machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a ball game machine (1) for launching a game ball toward a game board (2) to play a game, Starting means (detecting means 56 and 57 for detecting entry or passage to the special symbol starting parts 6 and 7) arranged to detect game balls flowing down the board surface, and identification information can be displayed in a variable manner. Whether to generate the first profit state (special profit state) based on the fact that the identification information display means (first special symbol display means 21, second special symbol display means 22) and the starting means have detected a game ball In response to detection of a game ball by the first lottery means (34) for executing the first lottery (special profit state lottery) or not, acquisition information that is information related to the first lottery is acquired. Start storage means (34) for storing in the start storage (41, 43); In response to the fact that the identification information display means is ready to start a new display operation, the start information stored in the start storage section is read out, and the identification information display means is controlled based on the read information. (34), destination determination means (34) for determining the start information stored in the start storage section before the identification information display means can start a new display operation, and the destination information based rather a tell informs the startup information determined by the determining means, the prefetch notification executing means for executing prior to the start of the display operation based on the start information (81), uniquely, or the identification information display means Based on the type of identification information displayed, the probability varying game execution means (34) for executing the probability varying game having a high lottery probability of the first lottery in relation to the end of the operation of the first profit state, and the probability Fluctuation Probability-variable game execution limiting means for forcibly limiting the execution of a technique, and during execution of the pre-reading notice, a first profit state based on the starting information acquired prior to the starting information that is the subject of the pre-reading notice occurs In such a case, if the internal state including the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game is common between the occurrence of the first profit state and the end thereof, the pre-reading notice after the end of the first profit state If the pre-reading notice by the execution means is resumed and the internal state including the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game is different between before and after the occurrence of the first profit state, the first profit to stop the execution of the read-ahead notice by the state after the end of the read-ahead announcement execution means, only contains a read-ahead notice resume / stop means (81), the read-ahead notice resume / stop means is, non-run-time of the probability change game When the first profit state based on the start information acquired prior to the start information subject to the prefetch notice occurs during the execution of the prefetch notice, the probability varying game after the end of the first profit state When it is expected that the non-execution time will be reached, the pre-reading notice by the pre-reading notice execution means is resumed, and when it is expected that the game will be in a probability-variable game after the end of the first profit state, This is a ball game machine that stops the execution of the pre-reading notice .

The numbers in parentheses represent corresponding components in the embodiments described later, but are not intended to limit the scope of the claims to the embodiments. The same applies hereinafter.
According to this configuration, if the internal state of the ball game machine after the execution of the first profit state is the same as the internal state of the ball game machine before the occurrence of the first profit state, the first profit After completion of the state, the pre-reading notice executed before the occurrence of the first profit state is resumed (continued). If the internal state of the ball game machine is common before and after the first profit state, the content of the game to be notified in the pre-reading notice (whether it will be a big hit or which variation pattern is executed), Since the content of the actual game matches, the pre-reading notice can be resumed (continued) without causing any disadvantage to the player. Thereby, it can suppress that the production | presentation which concerns on prefetch notice becomes shredded, Therefore, the interest of a player can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the internal state of the ball game machine after the execution of the first profit state is different from the internal state of the ball game machine before the occurrence of the first profit state, it is executed before the occurrence of the first profit state. The pre-reading notice that has been made is not executed after the execution of the first profit state. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the contents of the game notified in the pre-reading notice and the actual contents of the game.

In addition , the pre-reading notice resuming / stopping means generates a first profit state based on the starting information acquired prior to the starting information that is a target of the pre-reading notice during the probability-variable game and during the execution of the pre-reading notice. If the probability-changing game is expected to be non-executed after the end of the first profit state, the pre-reading notice execution by the pre-reading notice execution means is stopped and the probability after the first profit state is ended. When it is expected that the game will be in a variable game, the prefetch notice by the prefetch notice execution means may be resumed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the starting means detects a first starting means (detecting a ball entering or passing into the special symbol starting portion 6) disposed so as to be able to detect a game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board. Detecting means 56) and second starting means (detecting means 57 for detecting entry or passage to the special symbol starting portion 7) arranged so as to be able to detect a game ball flowing down the surface of the game board. The start storing means includes means for acquiring the start information when the first or second start means detects a game ball, and storing the start information in the start storage section, The identification information display means includes first identification information display means (first special symbol display means 21) for displaying a lottery result of the first lottery based on detection of game balls by the first starting means, and the first 2 The first lottery based on the detection of the game ball of the starting means And a second identification information display means (second special symbol display means 22) for displaying a result, wherein the ball game machine is arranged on the game board so that a game ball can be detected. When the starting means (normal symbol starting means 15), the opening / closing member (8) for opening and closing the second starting means, and the third starting means detect a game ball, the second starting means is opened. Second lottery means for executing a second lottery (ordinary profit state lottery) on whether or not to generate a second profit state (ordinary profit state) to be generated, and third identification information for displaying a result of the second lottery A display means (ordinary symbol display means 24), a second profit state generating means for generating the second profit state when the result of the second lottery is winning, and a predetermined second condition is satisfied, In relation to the end of the operation of the first profit state, the occurrence of the second profit state Support game execution means for executing a support game for enhancing the game, wherein the first and second start means are higher in the game ball than the first start means during the support game. When the support game is not executed, the first starting means is provided so that the game ball can be detected more frequently than the second starting means. When the first profit state based on the start information acquired prior to the start information that is the target of the prefetch notice occurs during the execution of the prefetch notice, the presence / absence of execution of the probability variation game and the support game If the presence or absence of execution is common between the occurrence of the first profit state and after the end of the first profit state, the prefetch notice by the prefetch notice execution means is resumed after the end of the first profit state. And the end of the first profit state when the probability varying game and the support game are different before and after the occurrence of the first profit state. post said stops the execution of the read-ahead warning by prefetch announcement execution unit, a ball-shooting game machine according to claim 1, wherein.

  According to this configuration, whether or not the probability variable game is executed and whether or not the support game is executed after the execution of the first profit state is determined based on whether or not the probability variable game is executed and the support game is executed before the occurrence of the first profit state. When the first profit state ends, the prefetching notice that was executed before the occurrence of the first profit state is resumed (continued). Before and after the 1st profit state, if both the presence / absence of the probability-variable game and the presence / absence of the support game are common to each other, the content of the game to be notified in the look-ahead notice (a big hit or which change Since whether the pattern is executed or the like) matches the actual game content, the pre-reading notice can be resumed (continued) without causing any disadvantage to the player. Thereby, it can suppress that the production | presentation which concerns on prefetch notice becomes shredded, Therefore, the interest of a player can be improved.

  On the other hand, at least one of the presence / absence of the probability variation game and the execution of the support game after execution of the first profit state is the presence / absence of the execution of the probability variation game and execution of the support game before the occurrence of the first profit state. If they are different, the pre-reading notice that was executed before the occurrence of the first profit state is not executed after the execution of the first profit state. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the contents of the game notified in the pre-reading notice and the actual contents of the game.

  In this specification, “the second starting means can detect the game ball more frequently than the first starting means” means that the first starting means is launched on the game board with the aim of detecting the game ball. The frequency at which the second starter detects the game ball launched on the game board with the aim that the second starter detects the game ball, rather than the frequency at which the game ball is detected by the first starter Is high. Similarly, “the first starting means can detect game balls more frequently than the second starting means” means that the game balls launched on the game board aiming for the second starting means to detect the gaming balls are The frequency at which the first starting means detects the game ball launched on the game board so that the first starting means detects the game ball is higher than the frequency detected by the second starting means. Say.

As shown in claim 3, when the number of times that the probability variation game is continuously executed is counted and the number of times counted by the continuation number counting means reaches a predetermined number of times In addition, a probability variation execution limiting means (34) for forcibly limiting the continuation of the probability variation game may be further included.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a falling lottery means for executing a falling lottery for determining whether or not to end the execution of the probability varying game when the starting means detects a game ball during the probability varying game ( 34) may further be included.

Furthermore, as shown in claim 5, when the probability-changing game is executed after the execution of the first profit state, the probability-changing operation number counting unit that counts the number of changing operations of the identification information display unit; And means (34) for executing when the number of times counted by the probability variation operation number counting means reaches a predetermined number.
In addition, as shown in claim 6 , the winning probability of the first lottery during the probability varying game may be approximated to the winning probability of the first lottery when the probability varying game is not executed.

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 symbol start port and the 2nd special symbol 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 block diagram which shows the electrical structure in the part relevant to the effect control board and effect interface board which are shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st and 2nd reservation memory. It is a figure explaining the jackpot display start command transmitted from a main control board to an effect control board. It is a figure explaining the jackpot display end command transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board. It is a figure explaining the reserve increase command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from the main control board (the 1). It is a figure explaining the pending | holding increase command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from the main control board (the 2). It is a figure explaining the reserve increase command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from the main control board (the 3). It is a figure explaining the reserve increase command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from the main control board (the 4). It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol-special profit state classification table for normal use. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol-special profit state classification table for limiters. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the entrance process which CPU of the main control board performs with respect to entrance of the game ball into the 1st special symbol start opening or the 2nd special symbol start opening. 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 symbol 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 symbol 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 symbol 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 1st special symbol display means (the 4). 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 symbol 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 symbol display means (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the symbol change operation | movement of a 2nd special symbol 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 symbol display means (the 4). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when a game ball passes the normal symbol gate. It is a figure for demonstrating the characteristic of the game at the time of non-execution of a support game. It is a figure for demonstrating the characteristic of the game in a support game. It is a figure which shows the transition of an internal state at the time of a non-limiter. It is a figure which shows the transition of an internal state at the time of a limiter. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the presentation control board at the time of reception of a holding | maintenance increase command. It is a figure which shows the change of a 2nd reservation memory in case a game ball enters into the 2nd special symbol starting port in the state where the prefetch information is already memorize | stored in the 2nd reservation memory. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the production | presentation control board at the time of reception of a fluctuation pattern command. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of prefetch notice control. It is a figure which shows an example of the change of the display content of a liquid crystal display unit (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the production | presentation control board at the time of reception of the jackpot display start command. It is a figure which shows an example of the change of the display content of a liquid crystal display unit (the 2).

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying 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. The ball game machine 1 includes a game board 2 and a front frame (not shown) for holding the game board 2. A handle (not shown) for adjusting the momentum of a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) is disposed on the right side of the front lower part of the front frame. The handle is rotatably held on the front frame. A player can launch a game ball from the launching device toward the game board 2 by gripping and rotating the handle that is rotatably provided in the ball game machine 1, and the rotation of the handle. By adjusting the angle, 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.

  A liquid crystal display unit (effect device) 4 is disposed in the center of the game board 2. The liquid crystal display unit 4 is for displaying a production symbol, a predetermined message or the like that is stopped or changed during the game of the ball game machine 1. The periphery of the liquid crystal display unit 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 symbol starting port (special symbol starting unit) 6 and a second special symbol starting port (special symbol starting unit) 7 are arranged vertically below the game board 2. The first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol 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 symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 in the game board 2. Hereinafter, this part will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the game board 2, an electric tulip accessory (normal opening / closing accessory, opening / closing accessory) 8 including a pair of blades 8 </ b> A is disposed in association with the second special symbol start opening 7. The electric tulip accessory 8 is usually constricted in a state in which the tips of the blades 8A approach each other as shown in FIG. 2A (hereinafter, the state shown in FIG. 2B is referred to as a “stenosis state”). It has been. In the game board 2, a pitching accessory 9 that divides the first special symbol starting port 6 is disposed above a space formed between the electric tulip actors 8 in the narrowed state of each blade 8 </ b> A. That is, in the constricted state of the electric tulip accessory 8 (the state shown in FIG. 2 (a)), the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 enters the second special symbol starting port 7 as the first ball. The special symbol starting port 6 is blocked by the incoming ball accessory 9. Thereby, the 2nd special symbol starting port 7 is obstruct | occluded.

  And when the front-end | tip part of each blade | wing 8A of the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded so that it may mutually space apart from the state shown to Fig.2 (a), as shown in FIG.2 (b), a 1st special symbol is shown. A passage 10 toward the second special symbol starting port 7 is formed on both the left and right sides of the incoming ball accessory 9 at the starting port 6. That is, a game ball can enter the second special symbol starting port 7 through the passage 10. Thereby, the 2nd special symbol starting port 7 is opened. In the state where the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded (hereinafter, the state shown in FIG. 2B is referred to as “expanded state”), the second special tulip is more than in the case where the electric tulip accessory 8 is in the stenosis state. The frequency of game balls entering the symbol start port 7 is high.

In addition, the structure of the electric tulip accessory 8 is not limited to this, for example, it may be a structure that moves back and forth in the front-rear direction, and is similar to the prize winning opening / closing accessory 13, 14 described below. The configuration may be such that it tilts to the near side about the rotation axis.
When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7, a predetermined number (for example, three balls for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6, 2 prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 50 (see FIG. 3). Also, a jackpot lottery (special profit state lottery) for determining whether or not to execute a special profit state when a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7 Is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the second special symbol starting port 7, for example, a first big winning port 11 having a long rectangular shape on the left and right is disposed. 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 symbol 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).

In addition, the structure of the 1st big winning opening opening / closing accessory 13 and the 2nd big winning opening opening / closing accessory 14 is not limited to this, For example, the structure which withdraws in the front-back direction may be sufficient, and it is electrically Similarly to the tulip accessory 8, a pair of blades may be provided, and each blade may be configured to change its posture between a narrowed state and an expanded state.
On the right side of the game board 2 (to the right of the liquid crystal display unit 4), a normal symbol gate (normal symbol starter) 15 through which a game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 can pass is disposed. . The normal symbol gate 15 is located at the upper right of the second big prize opening 12. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, the normal symbol lottery (ordinary for determining whether to open the second special symbol start opening 7 (whether the electric tulip accessory 8 is in the expanded state)) Profit status lottery) is executed. The probability determined to open the second special symbol start port 7 by the normal symbol lottery (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is, for example, 1/100 at the time of non-execution of the support game described later, for example, 1 during the support game described later /1.1. Specifically, a random number value for normal symbol lottery is acquired in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15.

Further, the obstacle nail 60 around the normal symbol gate 15 on the surface of the game board 2 is planted so as to guide the game ball reaching the periphery of the normal symbol gate 15 toward the second special symbol start opening 7. ing. Therefore, most of the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol gate 15 and the vicinity thereof are led to the vicinity of the second special symbol start port 7 (that is, the lower part of the game board 2).
On the upper part of the game board 2, a clock accessory 17 simulating an analog timepiece is disposed as an effect device between the upper part of the guide rail 3 and the liquid crystal display unit 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 symbol display means 21, the second special symbol display means 22, the special symbol hold display means 23, the normal symbol display means 24, the normal symbol 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 symbol display means 21 displays the result of the jackpot lottery executed for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 by variably displaying the first special symbol. It is. The 1st special symbol display means 21 is comprised by the 7 segment display, for example. In the first special symbol display means 21, the symbol variation 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 symbol start port 6, the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 is started. This symbol variation operation is stopped after a predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot (determined to execute the special profit state), the first special symbol display means 21 displays the first special symbols (“11”, “12”, “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 (for example, “-” or “−1”) as the shifted symbol.

  The second special symbol display means 22 displays the result of the jackpot lottery executed for the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7 by variably displaying the second special symbol. It is. The 2nd special symbol display means 22 is comprised by the segment indicator, for example. 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 symbol start port 7, the execution of the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22 is started. This symbol variation operation is stopped after a predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed. When the result of the big win lottery is a win (determined to execute the special profit state), the second special symbol display means 22 displays the second special symbols (“21”, “22”, “23” and “ Any one of 24 ”is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when 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 (for example, “-” or “−1”) as the off symbol.

  When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 during the symbol changing operation or the special profit state in the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22, the first special symbol display for the entered ball The symbol changing operation of the means 21 can be held up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4). In addition, when a game ball enters the second special symbol start port 7 during the symbol changing operation of the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 or during the special profit state, the second special symbol is displayed. The symbol changing operation of the symbol display means 22 can be held up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4).

  The suspended symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 is executed when the execution of the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 or the second special symbol display means 22 being executed is finished and is suspended. (2) After all the symbol changing operations of the special symbol display means 22 have been completed, they are executed in the order in which they are put on hold. In addition, the suspended symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display unit 22 is suspended after the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display unit 21 or the second special symbol display unit 22 being executed. Executed according to the order.

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

  The normal symbol display means 24 includes two lamps that can emit light and are arranged adjacent to the special symbol hold display means 23. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is started. The symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is displayed by switching the lamps in the lighting state among the two lamps alternately at a high speed. The symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is stopped after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2.7 seconds during a support game, which will be described later, and 27 seconds when the support game is not executed), and one of the two lamps is stopped. Only the lamp is lit. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the winning lamp of the two lamps is turned on, and then the electric tulip accessory 8 is in an expanded state, and the second special symbol start port 7 is set for a predetermined time (for example, support During the game, 2.0 seconds are repeatedly executed twice, and when the support game is not executed, the game is released only once for 0.2 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 symbol start port 7 is kept closed.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15 during the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 or the expanding operation of the electric tulip accessory 8, the symbol of the normal symbol display means 24 for the passage of the game ball. Fluctuating operation can be held up to the maximum number of holds (for example, 4). The symbol variation operation of the held normal symbol display means 24 is executed in accordance with the reserved order after the execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 being executed is completed. The number of symbol variation operations of the held normal symbol display means 24 is displayed on the normal symbol hold display means 26.

The normal symbol hold display means 26 is composed of two lamps that can emit light and are arranged adjacent to the normal symbol display means 24. 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 is provided with a probability variation game. In the probability variation game, the probability (hit probability) determined to execute the special profit state by jackpot lottery is set to 1/49, for example. Further, the jackpot probability when the probability variation game is not executed is set to a probability lower than the jackpot probability during the probability variation game, for example, 1/50. The jackpot probability during the probability variation game is higher than the jackpot probability when the probability variation game is not executed, and is very close to the jackpot probability when the probability variation game is not executed. For this reason, the likelihood of winning a jackpot is almost the same between the probability-changing game (high probability) and the non-execution of the probability-changing game (low probability).

  In addition, a support game is prepared for the ball game machine 1. When the support game is not executed, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 for the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is, for example, 27 seconds, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 1/100, and the normal symbol The number of times of opening the second special symbol start port 7 (expanding the electric tulip accessory 8) at the time of winning the lottery is, for example, once, and the time required for each opening is, for example, 0.2 seconds. Therefore, in the ball game machine 1, when the support game is not executed, the electric tulip accessory 8 is rarely expanded, so that the game ball flowing down the game board 2 is the second special symbol start port 7. Hardly enters the ball.

On the other hand, in the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 for the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is 2.7 seconds, for example, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/1. The number of times of opening the second special symbol starting port 7 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 2 times, and the time required for each opening is, for example, 2.0 seconds.
In this way, during the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 with respect to the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is shorter and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than when the support game is not executed. In addition, the degree of opening of the second special symbol start port 7 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery (including the number of times of opening and the time required for each opening) is high. Therefore, during the support game, the electric tulip accessory 8 is frequently expanded, and the game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board 2 is moved to the second special symbol start port 7 rather than the first special symbol start port 6. It becomes easy to enter the ball.

In addition, since the symbol variation time of the special symbol display means 21 and 22 with respect to the entrance of the game ball into the special symbol start ports 6 and 7 during the support game is shorter than when the support game is not executed, each support game Can be paraphrased as “short-time game”.
In the ball game machine 1, the support game and the probability variation game are independent of each other. Specifically, the support game and the probability variation game can be executed in parallel (simultaneously), and only one of the support game and the probability variation game can be performed. It can also be omitted. The probability variation game is generated regardless of whether or not the support game is being played, and is ended regardless of whether or not the support game is being played. Further, the support game is generated regardless of whether or not the game is in a probability variation game, and is ended regardless of whether or not the game is in a probability variation game. For this reason, the internal state (mode) of the ball game machine 1 is a state in which the probability variation game is in the support game, a state in which the probability variation game is in progress and the support game is not being executed, and the probability variation game. There are four states (existing): a non-execution state and a support game state, and a probability-variable game non-execution state and a support game non-execution state.

  The result of the big hit lottery is displayed not only on the special symbol display means 21 and 22 but also on the liquid crystal display unit 4 as described above. That is, during the special symbol changing operation of the special symbol display means 21 and 22, the symbol changing operation of the effect symbol by the liquid crystal display unit 4 is executed. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 after the symbol changing operation of the effect symbol is completed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of date, the effect symbol for losing is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 after the end of the symbol changing operation of the effect symbol.

  Specifically, the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 4 includes three symbol display positions (display position 4L (see FIGS. 32 and 34), display position 4C (see FIGS. 32 and 34), and display position 4R ( 32 and 34) are set side by side, for example, and a plurality of types of symbols (for example, numbers “1” to “9”) can be variably displayed at the three symbol display positions. It has become.

  When displaying the jackpot lottery result, first, the effect symbols (numbers 0 to 9 for example) displayed at the three symbol display positions 4L, 4C, 4R fluctuate at high speed, and the symbol change operation of the effect symbols is executed. Be started. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation operation at the three symbol display positions 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped in a predetermined order, and finally one effect symbol at each symbol display position 4L, 4C, 4R. Is displayed in a stopped state, a combination of effect symbols representing the result of the big hit lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4.

  In the effect mode of the liquid crystal display unit 4, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed at the two symbol display positions 4L, 4C, 4R in the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 4, and the remaining one symbol display position 4L, 4C, 4R is displayed. The symbol change operation in which the effect symbols for deviation are displayed in the three symbol display positions 4L, 4C, and 4R without going through the so-called reach state in which it is determined whether the effect symbol is stopped or displayed when the effect symbol is stopped. Fluctuation variation), and after the normal reach, the symbol variation operation (normal reach / outage, normal reach / win) in which the design symbol for jackpot or the symbol design for deviation is displayed at the three symbol display positions 4L, 4C, 4R, After super-reach, the effect design for jackpot or the design for losing is displayed at the 3 symbol display positions 4L, 4C, 4R. Symbol variation operation (super reach & out, super reach & per) which is a contains.

  The normal reach is a reach that stops after the effect symbol at the remaining one symbol display position (for example, 4C (see FIGS. 32 and 34)) slowly fluctuates at a substantially constant speed. Super reach is, for example, reach that stops after the effect symbol at the remaining one symbol display position 4C fluctuates at various fluctuation speeds longer than normal reach.

During the special profit state, the first big prize opening 11 is opened by the swing of the first big prize opening / closing accessory 13 or the second big prize winning is made by the swing of the second big prize opening / closing accessory 14. The mouth 12 is opened. The ball game machine 1 is provided with three types of special profit states: a first special profit state, a second special profit state, and a third special profit state.
In the first special profit state, the first grand prize is won until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) are preliminarily placed in the first grand prize opening 11. With the opening operation of opening the mouth 11 as one round game, such an opening operation is performed for a number of round games (for example, 14 rounds) with an interval between round games (for example, 1.0 seconds) interposed therebetween. The number of prize balls that can be obtained by a player in one first special profit state is, for example, about 1400 (10 (balls / ball) × 10 (ball / round game) × 14 (round)).

  In the second special profit state, the second grand prize opening until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10 balls) enter the second big prize opening 12 in advance. With the opening operation of releasing 12 as one round game, such an opening operation is performed for a small number of round games (for example, 2 rounds) with an interval between round games (for example, 1.0 second) interposed therebetween. The number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in one second special profit state is, for example, about 200 (10 (balls / ball) × 10 (ball / round game) × 2 (round)).

  In the third special profit state, the second largest until a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses or until a game ball having a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, ten balls) enters the second largest prize opening 12. With the opening operation of opening the winning opening 12 as one round game, such an opening operation is performed for a small number of round games (for example, 2 rounds) with an interval between round games (for example, 1.0 seconds) interposed therebetween. . In this third special profit state, the number of prize balls that a player can acquire is almost zero. That is, the third special profit state is the special profit state, but no substantial profit is given to the player. Therefore, the player does not recognize the third special profit state as a substantial special profit state.

  In each special profit state, a length determined in advance from the occurrence of the special profit state (for example, the timing when the first or second special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the first or second special symbol display means 21, 22). The first round game (that is, the release operation) is started after waiting for the start interval of the first round. Also, after waiting for the end interval of a predetermined length to elapse from the end of the final round game opening operation (for example, closing the winning openings 11, 12), the special profit state is ended.

Of the game balls flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2, enter the first special symbol start port 6, the second special symbol start port 7, the first big winning port 11, or the second big 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 board 30 that controls game operations, and an effect control board 31 and a payout control board 32 that are connected to the main control board 30 so that signals from the main control board 30 can be input. And. The effect control board 31 is connected to a liquid crystal control board 33 so that a signal from the effect control board 31 can be input. For example, a microcomputer is mounted on each control board 30, 31, 32, 33.

The microcomputer mounted on the main control board 30 includes a CPU 34 and a memory 35.
The memory 35 includes a special symbol-special profit state type table storage unit 40, a first special symbol start memory 41, a first special symbol hold counter 42, a second special symbol start memory 43, and a second special symbol. Symbol hold counter 44, normal symbol start memory 45, normal symbol hold counter 46, probability variation flag 47, support game flag 48, support game rotation number counter 49, limiter management flag 51, limiter A counter 52 and a continuation flag 60 are provided until the next time.

The special symbol-special profit state type table storage unit 40 stores a special symbol-special profit state type table (see FIGS. 12 and 13), which will be described later.
The first special symbol start memory 41 stores the result of the big hit lottery executed for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6. In this case, “the result of the jackpot lottery” is a random number value (a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, and a variation pattern selection value) acquired based on entering the first special symbol start port 6 (Hereinafter referred to as “startup memory” (startup information) in some cases). However, as a matter of course, instead of storing these random number values, the result of winning by comparing the determined random number value with a predetermined jackpot winning value may be stored.

The first special symbol start memory 41 can store a maximum of, for example, five start memories, one of which is used for executing the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 21, and the remaining four are stored. The first special symbol display means 21 stores the symbol variation operation for suspension.
The first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 are not in a symbol changing operation, are not in a special profit state, and the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22 are not suspended. When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6, the start memory acquired in accordance with the ball is stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 for execution. Immediately thereafter, the jackpot determination random number value included in the start-up memory is compared with the jackpot value, and the execution of the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 according to the jackpot determination result is started. On the other hand, the start memory is already stored for execution in the first or second special symbol start memory 41, 43, during the symbol changing operation of the first or second special symbol display means 21, 22, or the special benefit When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 6 during the state, the start memory acquired in response to the ball is stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 for holding, The number of starting memories stored for holding is counted by the first special symbol holding counter 42.

  The start memory stored for holding in the first special symbol start memory 41 is stored when the execution of the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 corresponding to the start memory stored for execution ends. 2 For special execution, provided that the start memory for execution is not already stored in the special symbol start memory 43, the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22 is not in progress, and it is not in the special profit state. It is moved up sequentially. As a result, the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21 corresponding to the start-up memory that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

  In the second special symbol start memory 43, the result of the big hit lottery executed for the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7 is stored. In this case, “the result of the jackpot lottery” is a random number value acquired based on having entered the second special symbol start opening 7 (a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random value and a variation pattern selection (Hereinafter referred to as “startup memory” (startup information) in some cases). However, as a matter of course, instead of storing these random number values, the result of winning by comparing the determined random number value with a predetermined jackpot winning value may be stored.

  The second special symbol start memory 43 can store up to five start memories, one of which is used for executing the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 22, and the other four are stored. It is stored for holding the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22. The second special symbol is not in the state of the symbol change operation of the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22, is not in the special profit state, and there is no reservation for the symbol change operation of the second special symbol display means 22. When a game ball enters the start port 7, the start memory acquired in response to the ball is stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 for execution, and immediately thereafter, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The included jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot value are compared, and the execution of the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22 according to the jackpot determination result is started. On the other hand, in the state where the start memory is already stored for execution in the second special symbol start memory 43, during the symbol changing operation of the first or second special symbol display means 21, 22 or during the special profit state, 2 When a game ball enters the special symbol start port 7, the start memory acquired for the incoming ball is stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 for storage and stored as the reservation The number of start memories that have been set is counted by the second special symbol holding counter 44. The start memory stored for holding in the second special symbol start memory 43 is stored in the second special symbol display means 22 corresponding to the start memory stored for execution. 1 The special symbol display means 21 is sequentially moved up for execution on the condition that it is not in the symbol changing operation and is not in the special profit state. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22 corresponding to the start-up memory that has been put on hold is sequentially executed.

  The normal symbol start memory 45 stores the result of the normal symbol lottery executed for the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15. The “ordinary symbol lottery result” in this case refers to a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol acquired based on entering the normal symbol gate 15. However, instead of storing the normal symbol determination random number value, it is also possible to store the result of winning by comparing the acquired normal symbol determination random value with a predetermined numerical value per normal symbol. Of course.

  The normal symbol start memory 45 can store up to five results of random numbers for normal symbol determination, one of which is used for executing the symbol variation of the normal symbol display means 24 and the remaining four. Can be stored for holding the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24. The game ball is normal in a state where the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is not performed, the electric tulip accessory 8 is not being expanded, and the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is not suspended. When the symbol gate 15 is passed, the normal symbol determination random value acquired in response to the passage is stored in the normal symbol start memory 45 for execution, and then immediately after that, the normal symbol determination random value Are compared with the numerical value per ordinary symbol, and the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 is executed according to the hit determination result. On the other hand, when the normal symbol start random number for execution is already stored in the normal symbol start memory 45, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15 during the expansion operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 The random number value for normal symbol determination acquired in response to the passage is stored for holding in the normal symbol start memory 45, and the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination stored for holding is It is counted by the normal symbol holding counter 46. When the normal symbol determination random number stored in the normal symbol start memory 45 is reserved, when the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 corresponding to the normal symbol determination random number for execution ends, On the condition that the tulip accessory 8 is not being expanded, it is sequentially moved up for execution. As a result, the symbol changing operation of the normal symbol display means 24 corresponding to the reserved normal symbol determination random number value is sequentially executed.

The probability variation flag 47 is for storing whether or not a probability variation game is in progress. For example, “1” is stored during the probability variation game, and when the probability variation game is not executed, for example, “1” is stored. “0” is stored.
The support game flag 48 is for storing whether or not a support game is in progress. For example, “1” is stored during the support game, and “0” is stored when the support game is not executed. Stored.

The support game rotation number counter 49 is for counting the number of remaining symbol variation operations during the support game.
The limiter management flag 51 is for storing whether or not the number of continuations of the probability variation game has reached a predetermined number (for example, five times). “1” is stored, for example, and “0” is stored, for example, when the number of times the probability variation game is continued is four times or less. Specifically, when the value of the limiter counter 52 described below reaches “5”, the value of the limiter management flag 51 is switched from “0” to “1”.

The limiter counter 52 is an addition-type counter for counting the number of continuations of the probability-changing game, that is, the number of consecutive wins in the jackpot with the probability variation symbol described later.
The continuation flag 60 until the next time is for storing whether or not the support game being executed is a support game that is continuously executed until the next big hit. For example, “1” is stored during the support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established, and “0” is stored when the support game is not executed or when the support game is not executed. The

  The main control board 30 includes a detection output from a normal symbol gate passage sensor 55 that detects the passage of a game ball to the normal symbol gate 15, and a first detection that detects a game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6. Detection output from the special symbol start entrance ball sensor 56, detection output from the second special symbol start entrance ball sensor 57 for detecting the entrance of the game ball into the second special symbol start port 7, the first grand prize opening 11, a detection output from the first grand prize opening entrance sensor 58 that detects the entrance of a game ball into the 11th prize, and a second grand prize entrance entrance sensor 59 that detects the entrance of the game ball into the second grand prize opening 12. The detection output from is input.

The main control board 30 includes a first big prize opening / closing accessory 13, a second big prize opening / closing accessory 14, a first special symbol display means 21, a second special symbol display means 22, and a special symbol hold display means 23. The normal symbol display means 24, the normal symbol hold display means 26, the game state display unit 27, the electric tulip accessory 8 and the like are connected as control targets.
For example, a prize ball payout device 50 is connected to the payout control board 32 as a control target. The liquid crystal control board 33 is connected to the effect control board 31 via the effect interface board 67. The liquid crystal display unit 4 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 33 as a control target.

The main control board 30 is connected to the effect control board 31 via a command relay board (not shown) and an effect interface board 67, for example. The control command output from the main control board 30 is given to the effect control board 31 via the command relay board and the effect interface board 67, respectively.
Based on the control command from the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 controls lighting (flashing) / extinguishing of lamps (not shown) provided on the front surface of the game board 2 and the front frame (not shown), a speaker The sound output control of the group (not shown) and the drive control of the clock accessory driving unit 25 are performed.

  Further, the production control board 31 determines specific production contents of the liquid crystal display unit 4 based on the control command from the main control board 30 and outputs a control command in which the production contents are described. The control command output from the effect control board 31 is given to the liquid crystal control board 33 via the effect interface board 67. The liquid crystal control board 33 controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 4 based on a control command sent from the effect control board 31 (in this case, a command for liquid crystal control).

The payout control board 32 controls the payout operation of the prize ball payout device 50 based on a control command from the main control board 30 (in this case, a payout control command).
The main control board 30 is also provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown) for clearing (resetting) data (information) stored in the RAM included in the memory 35. In the main control board 30, a first special symbol start memory 41, a first special symbol hold counter 42, a second special symbol start memory 43, a second special symbol hold counter 44, a normal symbol start memory 45, A normal symbol hold counter 46, a probability variation flag 47, a support game flag 48, a support game rotation number counter 49, a limiter management flag 51, a limiter counter (continuation number counting means) 52, a continuation flag 60 until the next time, etc. are provided in the RAM. ing.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to the main control board 30, and a power switch (not shown) provided on the power supply board is turned on while operating a RAM clear switch provided on the main control board 30. When the power is turned on, the data stored in the RAM of the main control board 30 is cleared. After the RAM is cleared, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 returns to the initial state, that is, the state in which the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of portions related to the effect control board 31 and the effect interface board 67.
The ball game machine 1 is equipped with a pre-reading notice function. As an example of the pre-reading notice adopted in this embodiment, in the holding ball display in the liquid crystal display unit 4, the holding ball display subject to the pre-reading notice is not a normal display color (for example, green) but a specific display color (for example, green). For example, what is displayed in red) can be exemplified. The pre-reading notice is controlled and managed on the effect control board 31. The microcomputer 80 mounted on the effect control board 31 includes the CPU 81, the RAM 82, and the ROM 83 as described above. The RAM 82 includes a notice content storage area 84, a first hold memory 85, a first hold number counter 86, a second hold memory 87, a second hold number counter 88, a prefetch notice flag 89, a probability variation flag 90, a support flag 91, A first remaining number counter 92, a second remaining number counter 93, and the like are provided.

The ROM 83 includes a data storage unit for storing data for executing the pre-reading notice, a notice lottery table for determining whether or not the pre-reading notice can be executed, and the contents thereof. The data storage unit stores pre-reading preview effect image data for displaying the liquid crystal display unit 4, pre-reading preview effect sound data for audio output, and the like. In this case, this is a storage area for storing a specific aspect of the determined prefetch notice. The CPU 81 executes the prefetching notice while referring to the notice content storage area 84.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first and second reserved memories 85 and 87. Prefetch information is stored in the first and second reserved memories 85 and 87, respectively. The first holding memory 85 is provided so as to be able to store pre-read information indicating the contents of the start memory stored in the first special symbol start memory 41. The prefetch information stored in the first holding memory 85 is associated with the start memory stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 on a one-to-one basis. The second reserved memory 87 is provided so as to be able to store prefetched information representing the contents of the start memory stored in the second special symbol start memory 43. The prefetch information stored in the second reserved memory 87 is associated with the start memory stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 on a one-to-one basis.

  The first reserved memory 85 is divided into five prefetch information storage areas M1 to M5 each capable of storing 1-byte data. The five prefetch information storage areas M1 to M5 of the first reserved memory 85 are areas for storing prefetch information corresponding to the start memory for execution of the first special symbol start memory 41 (in this case, “current” Areas described below (hereinafter also referred to as “reading target areas”) M1 and four areas for storing pre-read information for holding in the first special symbol start memory 41 (in FIG. 1 ”to“ hold 4 ”(hereinafter referred to as“ hold area ”) and M2 to M5. The four prefetch information storage areas M2 to M5 of the first reserved memory 85 are ranked in the order of the prefetch information storage areas M2, M3, M4, and M5.

When the start memory for execution and / or hold is newly stored in the first special symbol start memory 41, the pre-read information storage areas M1 to M5 are stored in the first hold memory 85. Specifically, the prefetch information corresponding to the start memory for execution is stored in the read target area M1, and the prefetch information corresponding to the start memory for hold is stored in the hold areas M2 to M5.
The prefetch information stored in the holding area M2 is moved to the reading target area M1 when the corresponding start-up memory is moved up from holding to execution. At this time, when the prefetch information is stored in the hold area of the rank after the hold area M2, the prefetch information stored in the hold area M4 is moved to the hold area M3 and stored in the hold area M5. The pre-read information being stored is moved to the hold area M4 (the pre-read information stored in each hold area is moved to the hold area having a lower rank). That is, the prefetch information stored in the first holding memory 85 is shifted.

  The second reserved memory 87 is divided into five prefetch information storage areas M11 to M15 each capable of storing 1-byte data. The five prefetch information storage areas M11 to M15 of the second reserved memory 87 are areas for storing the prefetch information corresponding to the start memory for execution of the second special symbol start memory 43 (in this case, “this time”). Areas described below (hereinafter also referred to as “read target areas”) M11 and four areas for storing pre-read information for holding in the second special symbol start memory 43 (in FIG. 1 ”to“ hold 4 ”(hereinafter referred to as“ hold area ”) and M12 to M15. The four prefetch information storage areas M12 to M15 of the second reserved memory 87 are ranked in the order of the prefetch information storage areas M12, M13, M14, and M15.

  When the start memory for execution and / or hold is newly stored in the second special symbol start memory 43, the pre-read information storage areas M11 to M15 are stored in the second hold memory 87. Specifically, the prefetch information corresponding to the start memory for execution is stored in the read target area M11, and the prefetch information corresponding to the start memory for hold is stored in the hold areas M12 to M15.

  The prefetch information stored in the holding area M12 is moved to the reading target area M11 when the corresponding start-up memory is moved up from holding to execution. At this time, when the prefetch information is stored in the hold area of the rank after the hold area M12, the prefetch information stored in the hold area M14 is moved to the hold area M13 and stored in the hold area M15. The pre-read information being stored is moved to the hold area M14 (the pre-read information stored in each hold area is moved to the hold area having a lower rank). That is, the prefetch information stored in the second reserved memory 87 is shifted.

Referring again to FIG. 4, the first hold counter 86 is for storing the number of prefetch information stored in the hold areas M <b> 2 to M <b> 5 of the first hold memory 85. Based on the value of the first hold counter 86, the hold number for the first special symbol is displayed on a first hold number display unit 101 (see FIGS. 32 and 34) described later of the liquid crystal display unit 4.
The second hold counter 88 is for storing the number of prefetch information stored in the hold areas M12 to M15 of the second hold memory 87. Based on the value of the second reservation counter 88, the number of reservations for the second special symbol is displayed in a second reservation number display section 102 (see FIGS. 32 and 34) described later of the liquid crystal display unit 4.

The prefetch notice flag 89 is for storing whether or not the prefetch notice is being executed. For example, “1” is stored while the prefetch notice is being executed, and when the prefetch notice is not being executed, for example. “0” is stored.
The probability variation flag 90 is for storing whether or not the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in the probability variation game. For example, “1” is stored during the probability variation game, and the probability For example, “0” is stored when the variable game is not executed.

The support game flag 91 is for storing whether or not the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is a support game. For example, “1” is stored during the support game, For example, “0” is stored when not executed.
The control command input from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 31 is a command (for example, a variation pattern command described below, respectively) having information (for example, event data described below) regarding the current internal state of the ball game machine 1. It may be a pending increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]). Each time such a command is input to the effect control board 31, the values of the probability variation flag 90 and the support game flag 91 are updated based on information about the internal state.

The first remaining number counter 92 is the number of remaining symbol changing operations of the prefetching notice being executed when the prefetching notice for the start memory stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 is being executed. Is for counting.
The second remaining number counter 93 is the number of remaining symbol changing operations of the prefetching notice being executed when the prefetching notice for the start memory stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 is being executed. Is for counting.

On the effect interface board 67, buffer circuits 201 and 202 are mounted. The control command CMD output from the main control board 30 is input to the effect control board 31 via the buffer circuit 201 of the effect interface board 67.
The CPU 81 of the effect interface board 67 performs an effect lottery based on the control command CMD (a variation pattern command included in the control command CMD), and determines specific effect contents based on the effect outline specified by the change pattern command. This effect content is not limited to the display content such as the display image on the liquid crystal display unit 4 but includes the content of the lamp effect caused by the flashing of the lamps and the sound content such as the pronunciation from the speaker group. The control command CMD ′ transmitted from the effect control board 31 is output via the buffer circuit 202 to the liquid crystal control board 33 or a control board for outputting sound as it is.

  The control command CMD output from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 31 has a 2-byte configuration including mode data that is 1-byte digital data and event data that is 1-byte digital data. . In each control command CMD, the mode data and event data are transmitted and received individually in succession. The mode data is for designating the outline portion of the effect information, and has a hexadecimal 2-digit value. The event data is for designating a specific part of the production information, and has a hexadecimal 2-digit value.

  By the way, the control command CMD transmitted from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 31 includes various control commands related to game execution. As an example of commands included in the control command CMD, in addition to a variation pattern command, a pending increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]), a jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]), a jackpot A display end command (F3 ** [H]) can be used.

The variation pattern command notifies the effect control substrate 31 of the variation pattern determined by the main control substrate 30 based on the variation pattern selection random value. The variation pattern is an aspect of the symbol variation operation of the effect symbol in the liquid crystal display unit 4 executed in conjunction with the symbol variation operation of the special symbol display means 21 and 22.
With the hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]), a game ball enters the special symbol start ports 6 and 7 and enters the first and second special symbol start memories 41 and 43. The effect control board 31 is notified that the number of stored start-up memories for holding (the values of the first and second special symbol holding counters 41 and 43) has increased.

The jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) is a command for informing the effect control board 31 of the start timing of the special profit state. Specifically, a jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) is transmitted to the effect control board 31 in conjunction with the start timing of the start interval in the special profit state.
The jackpot display end command (F3 ** [H]) is a command for instructing the effect control board 31 to end the special profit state. Specifically, a jackpot display end command (F3 ** [H]) is transmitted to the effect control board 31 in conjunction with the start timing of the end interval in the special profit state.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]). The mode data of the jackpot display start command is unified to “F0 [H]”.
As shown in FIG. 6, the event data of the jackpot display start command includes the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the execution of the special profit state that is the target of the command, that is, whether or not the probability variation game is executed, and the support game. (More specifically, a state in which a probability variation game is being performed and a support game is being performed (high probability support shown in FIG. 6), a state in which a probability variation game is being performed and the support game is not being performed. (No high-probability support shown in FIG. 6), a state in which a probability-variable game is not executed and in a support game (low-probability support shown in FIG. 6), and a case in which a probability-change game is not executed and a support game Depending on the state of non-execution (which is the low probability support shown in FIG. 6).

  The event data of the jackpot display start command is also the internal state of the ball game machine 1 when the game ball enters the special symbol start ports 6 and 7 (the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state). They have different values depending on the internal state (whether or not the probability variation game is executed and whether or not the support game is executed). Note that the letter [H] written at the end of each data is a subscript, meaning that it is a hexadecimal number. same as below.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot display end command (F3 ** [H]). The mode data of the jackpot display start command is unified to “F3 [H]”.
As shown in FIG. 7, the event data of the jackpot display end command includes the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after execution of the special profit state that is the target of the command, that is, whether or not the probability variation game is executed, and the support game. (More specifically, a state in which a probability variation game is being performed and a support game is being performed (high probability support shown in FIG. 7), a state in which a probability variation game is being performed and the support game is not being performed (No high-probability support shown in FIG. 7), a state in which a probability-variable game is not executed and in a support game (low-probability support shown in FIG. 7), and a case in which a probability-change game is not executed and a support game Depending on the state of non-execution (which is the low probability support shown in FIG. 7).

The event data of the jackpot display end command also indicates the internal state of the ball game machine 1 when the game ball enters the special symbol start ports 6 and 7 (the ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state). They have different values depending on the internal state (whether or not the probability variation game is executed and whether or not the support game is executed).
8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams for explaining the pending increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]). The reserved increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) is a type of the special symbol display means 21 and 22 (first special symbol display means 21) to be subject to the start-up memory that has been increased. Or, it is the second special symbol display means 22), and the mode data is made different according to the number of start memories immediately before (or immediately after) the increase in holding.

  The hold increase command (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) whose mode data values are “B2 [H]” to “B5 [H]” is a hold increase related to the number of holds of the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21. The pending increase command (see FIGS. 10 and 11), which is a command and whose mode data values are “B6 [H]” to “B9 [H]”, is the number of pending symbol change operations of the second special symbol display means 22 Is a pending increase command.

  Furthermore, in the hold increase command (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 10) whose mode data values are “B2 [H]” and “B6 [H]”, the number of starting memories is changed from “0” to “1” due to the hold increase. Is a pending increase command in which the value of the mode data is “B3 [H]” and “B7 [H]” (see FIGS. 8 and 10), the number of start memories is increased by the pending increase. Is a pending increase command when “1” is changed to “2”. With respect to the hold increase command (see FIGS. 9 and 11) whose mode data values are “B4 [H]” and “B8 [H]”, the number of starting memories is changed from “2” to “3” due to the hold increase. The pending increase command (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 11) having mode data values “B5 [H]” and “B9 [H]” causes the number of startup memories to be “ This is a pending increase command when changing from “3” to “4”.

  In addition, the event data value includes whether or not the jackpot determination random number value included in the start memory is a jackpot value, a rough variation mode including a variation pattern specified by the variation pattern selection random value, and its start Depending on the type of special profit state corresponding to the memory (whether it is the first special profit state (14 rounds of special profit state) or the second or third special profit state (two rounds of special profit state)) , Each is different. The event data is also made different when the pre-reading notice is prohibited. As will be described later, the value of this event data is stored in the first and second holding memories 85 and 87 as prefetch information.

In this embodiment, the mode of the pending increase command is changed depending on the type of the special symbol display means 21 and 22 that are subject to the start-up memory that has been increased, but it is subject to the start-up memory that has been increased. Regardless of the type of the special symbol display means 21, 22, the reserved increase command mode may be made common.
Further, in this embodiment, the mode of the pending increase command is made different for each number of startup memories, but the mode of the pending increase command may be made common regardless of the number of startup memories.

  12 and 13 show the special symbol-special profit state type table stored in the special symbol-special profit state type table storage unit 40 (in other words, the special symbol-special profit state type-after the special profit state). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an internal state correspondence table). 12 shows a special symbol-special profit state type table for normal use, and FIG. 13 shows a special symbol-special profit state type table for limiter.

  In each special symbol-special profit state type table, the type of the first special symbol (that is, the jackpot symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 at the time of jackpot, and the second special symbol display unit 22 at the jackpot. Type of the second special symbol (ie, jackpot symbol), selection ratio of the first special symbol for jackpot and the second special symbol for jackpot, and the contents of the special profit status (opening time of the big prize winning holes 11, 12 and round game Number, ie, whether it is the first, second or third special interest state). The contents of this special profit state are uniquely determined by both the type of jackpot symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. Yes.

  In addition, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state (whether or not the game is in a probability variation game and whether or not it is in a support game) is recorded. Yes. The internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state is unique depending on both the type of jackpot symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the internal state of the ball ball machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. It has come to be determined. That is, in this embodiment, whether or not the predetermined second condition is satisfied is determined based on the special symbol-special profit state type table. In FIG. 12, “until next time” indicates a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established, and the numbers in “short-time game” in FIG. 13 indicate the number of times the support game is cut. .

A normal special symbol-special profit state type table will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of a big win based on the entrance to the first special symbol start opening 6, “11”, “12”, “13” are displayed as the first special symbols for jackpot that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21. And four types of “14” are prepared.
When the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 30%. When the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is the non-execution of the support game, the third special profit state is set as the special profit state. (Special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) is adopted. In this case, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is a non-execution (low probability) of the probability variation game, it continues until the next jackpot is established after the end of the special profit state. When the support game that is continued is executed, and the internal state immediately before the jackpot is established is a probability variation game (high probability), the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  Further, when the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, the second special profit state ( “30.0 s × 2R” special profit state) is adopted. Then, after the special profit state ends, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 61%. When the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol, the third special profit state is set as the special profit state when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed. (Special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) is adopted. In this case, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  Further, when the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, the second special profit state ( “30.0 s × 2R” special profit state) is adopted. In this case, after the special profit state ends, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery for the entrance of the game ball to the first special symbol start port 6 is a jackpot, the probability that the special symbol “13” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 3%. In this case, the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted as the special profit state. Then, after the special profit state, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball entering the first special symbol start opening 6 is a big hit, the probability that the special symbol “14” is selected as the first special symbol for the big win is 6%. is there. In this case, the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted as the special profit state.
And, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the non-execution of the support game and is in the probability variation game, the support game is not executed after the end of the special profit state, but the jackpot is established When the internal state of the ball game machine 1 just before is other than that, that is, when the support game is being executed, or when the support game is not executed and the probability variation game is not executed, the next jackpot A support game that is continued until the establishment of is executed.

Further, all of the special symbols “11” to “14” are so-called probability variation symbols in which the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state ends. That is, even if any of the special symbols “11” to “14” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot, the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state ends. This probability variation game is continuously executed until the next big hit.
In the case of a big win based on the entrance to the second special symbol start opening 7, "21", "22", "23" as the second special symbols for jackpots that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 And “24” are prepared.

When the result of the jackpot lottery for the entrance of the game ball to the second special symbol start port 7 is a jackpot, the special symbol “21”, the special symbol “22”, the special symbol “23” as the second special symbol for the jackpot ”And the special symbol“ 24 ”are 30%, 30%, 31%, and 9%, respectively.
When the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, when the special symbols “21” to “23” are selected as the second special symbols for jackpot, When the third special profit state (the special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) is adopted as the special profit state, and the special symbol “24” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot, it is special. As the profit state, the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted. In these cases, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  On the other hand, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is a support game, when the special symbols “21” to “23” are selected as the second special symbol for the jackpot, the special profit state When the second special profit state (special profit state of “30.0 s × 2R”) is adopted as the special symbol “24” as the second special symbol for jackpot, the first special profit state is selected as the special profit state. The state (special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is adopted. Then, after these special profit states are ended, a support game that is continued until the next jackpot is established is executed.

  Also, all of the special symbols “21” to “24” are so-called probability variation symbols in which the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state ends. That is, even if any of the special symbols “21” to “24” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot, a probability variation game that is continued until the next jackpot is established after the special profit state ends is executed. The This probability variation game is continuously executed until the next big hit.

  Next, the limiter special symbol-special profit state type table will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol-special profit state type table for the limiter shown in FIG. 13 is different from the normal special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG. 12 in that any of the first special symbols for jackpots is the first special symbol. Even when the special symbols “11” to “14” are selected, or even when the special symbols “21” to “24” are selected as the second special symbols for jackpots, the probability after the special profit state ends. The variable game is not executed.

Further, the presence / absence of the support game given after the special profit state and the content of the support game are different from the normal special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the symbol ratios of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are the same as those in FIG. The contents of the jackpot game to be executed are the same as in the case of FIG.
Hereinafter, the points of FIG. 13 that are different from FIG. 12 will be described.

Specifically, when the special symbol “11” is selected as the first special symbol, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.
Further, when the special symbol “12” is selected as the first special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, the number of times is cut 10 times after the special profit state ends. The support game is executed, but if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends. In this specification, “N times (N is a predetermined number (natural number)) of support games” is defined as N times of symbol variation operation (the first game after the end of the special profit state). 1 and the second special symbol display means 21 and 22 is executed, or a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established, whichever comes first.

  In addition, when the special symbol “13” is selected as the first special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, it is cut 40 times after the special profit state ends. The support game is executed, but if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is executed 100 times after the special profit state is ended. The

  Further, when the special symbol “14” is selected as the first special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, it is cut 40 times after the special profit state ends. Although the support game is executed, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is the non-execution of the support game, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

When the special symbol “21” is selected as the second special symbol, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.
In addition, when the special symbol “22” is selected as the second special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in support game, it is cut 10 times after the special profit state ends. Although the support game is executed, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is the non-execution of the support game, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  When the special symbol “23” is selected as the second special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, the support of cutting 20 times after the end of the special profit state Although the game is executed, if the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is not executed after the special profit state is ended.

  Also, when the special symbol “24” is selected as the second special symbol, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is in the support game, the number of times is cut 40 times after the special profit state ends. The support game is executed, but if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established is when the support game is not executed, the support game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  By the way, when the support game is not executed, the second special symbol start port 7 is hardly opened, so that the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 is the first special symbol than the second special symbol start port 7. It is easy to enter the symbol starting port 6. On the other hand, since the second special symbol start port 7 is frequently opened during the support game, the game ball flowing down along the board surface of the game board 2 during the support game is more than the first special symbol start port 6. 2 Easy to enter the special symbol starting port 7.

Therefore, the big win in the first special symbol (when the trigger of the special profit state is the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21) is mainly when the support game is not executed. Further, the jackpot in the second special symbol (when the trigger of the special profit state is the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22) is mainly during the execution of the support game.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of a ball entry process performed by the CPU 34 of the main control board 30 for entering a game ball into the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7.

  During the game by the ball game machine 1, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 6 based on the presence or absence of an input signal from the first special symbol start port entrance sensor 56. Monitoring is performed (step S1). Further, during the game by the ball game machine 1, the CPU 34 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second special symbol start port 7 based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the second special symbol start port entrance sensor 57. Is monitored (step S11).

  When the input signal from the first special symbol start opening entrance sensor 56 is input (YES in step S1), the CPU 34 counts the number of start memories (holding number) already stored in the first special symbol start memory 41. That is, the count value of the first special symbol hold counter 42 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the count value has reached “4” (step S2). When the count value of the first special symbol hold counter 42 is less than “4” (NO in step S2), the CPU 34 acquires a jackpot determination random number from a jackpot determination random number generator (not shown) (step S3). . Further, the CPU 34 obtains a jackpot symbol determination random number from a jackpot symbol determination random number generator (not shown) (step S4), and acquires a variation pattern selection random number from the variation pattern selection random number generator (not shown) (step S4). Step S5).

Thereafter, the CPU 34 stores the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the variation pattern selection random number (that is, the start memory) in the first special symbol start memory 41 (step S6), and the first special symbol hold. The count value of the counter 42 is incremented (+1) (step S7).
Further, the CPU 34 checks whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot value, and checks the variation pattern specified by the acquired variation pattern selection random value. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value is a jackpot value, the CPU 34 refers to the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value and the special symbol-special benefit state type table, and obtains the special profit state corresponding to the start-up memory. Type (whether it is in the first, second or third special profit state). The type of rough variation mode (normal variation, normal reach, or super reach) including the presence / absence of coincidence between the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot value, and the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern selection random value Based on the type of special profit state corresponding to the start memory and the number of hold start memories stored in the first special symbol start memory 41, the CPU 34 increases the hold increase command (B2 ** [H]. To B5 ** [H]) are created (step S8). Thereafter, the created hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B5 ** [H]) is sent to the effect control board 31 (step S9).

On the other hand, if the count value of the first special symbol hold counter 42 is “4” (YES in step S2), the processing for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 without storing each random number. Exit.
When an input signal is input from the second special symbol start entrance ball sensor 57 (YES in step S11), the CPU 34 counts the number of start memories already stored in the second special symbol start memory 43 (holding). Number), that is, the count value of the second special symbol holding counter 44 is checked to determine whether or not the count value has reached “4” (step S12). When the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 44 is less than “4” (NO in step S12), the CPU 34 acquires a jackpot determination random number from a jackpot determination random number generator (not shown) (step S13). . Further, the CPU 34 acquires a jackpot symbol determining random number from a jackpot symbol determining random number generator (not shown) (step S14), and acquires a variation pattern selecting random number from a variation pattern selecting random number generator (not shown) (step S14). Step S15).

Thereafter, the CPU 34 stores the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the variation pattern selection random number (that is, the start memory) in the second special symbol start memory 43 (step S16), and the second special symbol hold The count value of the counter 44 is incremented (+1) (step S17).
Further, the CPU 34 checks whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot value, and checks the variation pattern specified by the acquired variation pattern selection random value. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value is a jackpot value, the CPU 34 refers to the acquired jackpot symbol determination random number value and the special symbol-special benefit state type table, and obtains the special profit state corresponding to the start-up memory. Type (whether it is in the first, second or third special profit state). The type of rough variation mode (normal variation, normal reach, or super reach) including the presence / absence of coincidence between the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot value, and the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern selection random value Based on the type of the special profit state corresponding to the start memory and the number of the start memory for holding stored in the second special symbol start memory 43, the CPU 34 increases the hold increase command (B6 ** [H]). To B9 ** [H]) are created (step S18). Thereafter, the created hold increase command (B6 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) is sent to the effect control board 31 (step S19).

On the other hand, if the count value of the second special symbol hold counter 44 is “4” (YES in step S12), the processing for the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7 without storing each random number. Exit.
15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21.

  When the start memory (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number and a variation pattern selection random number) is stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 (YES in step S21), the second special symbol display means 22 when the symbol variation operation is not executed (NO in step S22), the value of the second special symbol holding counter 44 is “0” (YES in step S23), and the special profit state (first special symbol) The CPU 34 determines that the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in a non-execution state (NO in step S24) of the special profit state for the game ball entering the start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7). After determining whether or not the game is in a probability variation game (step S25), a jackpot determination is performed (steps S26 and S27).

  When the probability variation game is in progress, that is, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (YES in step S25), the CPU 34 makes a jackpot determination with a high probability (1/49) determination criterion (step S25). S26). On the other hand, if the probability variation game is not being executed, that is, if “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (NO in step S25), the CPU 34 is a big hit with a low probability (1/50) criterion. A determination is made (step S27).

  When the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 or step S27 is a jackpot (YES in step S28), the CPU 34 determines the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired in step S4 of FIG. 14 and the special symbol-special shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. Based on the symbol ratio described in the profit state type table, a special symbol for jackpot (in this case, the first special symbol) is determined (steps S30, S31, S32). Specifically, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S29), and whether or not the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1”, that is, the number of continuations of the probability variation game has reached five. It is determined whether or not. When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S29), the CPU 34 determines the selection of the special symbol for jackpot in step S31 (see FIG. 12). ) Is referred to (step S30). When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S29), the CPU 34 determines the special symbol-special profit state type table for limiter when determining the selection of the special symbol in step S31 (see FIG. 13). Is referred to (step S31).

  In this embodiment, one special symbol is selected as a first special symbol for jackpot from four types of special symbols (“11”, “12”, “13”, and “14”). As described above, the probability that “11” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 30%, and the probability that “12” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 61%. The probability that “13” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 3%, and the probability that “14” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 6%.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 or step S27 does not result in a jackpot (NO in step S28), the CPU 34 is based on the missed symbol determining random number obtained from the missed symbol determining random number generator (not shown). A slip-off symbol is determined (step S33).
Then, the CPU 34 determines a variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 or step S27 and the variation pattern selection random number acquired in step S5 in FIG. 14, and creates a variation pattern command.

Then, the CPU 34 transmits a control command including a variation pattern command to the effect control board 31.
Further, the CPU 34 starts execution of the symbol changing operation of the first special symbol display means 21 (step S35). In addition, the effect control board 31 transmits a control command to the liquid crystal control board 33 in response to the fluctuation pattern command received from the CPU 34 and starts execution of the symbol fluctuation operation of the liquid crystal display unit 4. After the predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed (YES in step S36), the CPU 34 stops the symbol variation operation of the first special symbol display means 21. If the result of the jackpot determination in steps S26 and S27 is a jackpot, the CPU 34 stops and displays the first special symbol for jackpot determined in step S32 on the first special symbol display means 21 (step S37). When the result of the jackpot determination in S27 is out of place, the CPU 34 stops displaying the out of symbol determined in step S33 on the first special symbol display means 21 (step S37).

  After the symbol variation time has elapsed, if the first special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 (YES in step S38), then the special profit state is executed (step S40). In this case, prior to starting the execution of the special profit state, the CPU 34 sends a jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) to the effect control board 31 (step S39). At the end of the special profit state, the CPU 34 sends a jackpot display end command (F3 ** [H]) to the effect control board 31 (step S41). Specifically, the jackpot display start command is sent at the start timing of the end interval, and the jackpot display end command is sent at the start timing of the end interval.

When the number of continuations of the probability variation game is four or less, the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state regardless of the type of the first special symbol displayed. On the other hand, if the number of times the probability variation game continues has reached five, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state.
Specifically, after the special profit state ends, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S42).

  When the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S42), that is, the number of continuations of the probability variation game is 4 times or less and the first special symbol for jackpot is a probability variation symbol (in step S43) (YES), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is incremented (+1) (step S44). In this embodiment, since any first special symbol functions as a probability variable symbol at normal time (non-limiter), the determination in step S43 is always YES.

Since “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, execution of the probability variation game is started from the next and subsequent games. Next, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter counter 52 after increment, and when this value has reached “5” (YES in step S45), the value of the limiter management flag 51 is changed from “0” to “1”. Switching (step S46).
On the other hand, when the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S42), or when the limiter management flag 51 is “0” and the first special symbol for jackpot is a non-probable variable symbol (in step S42). In NO and NO in step S43, “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is reset to “0” (step S47). As a result, the probability variation game is not executed in subsequent games. Further, “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 51 (step S47).

  Whether or not the support game is executed after the special profit state is determined according to the contents described in the special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, as described above, support is provided for both the type of the first special symbol and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. It is written whether or not the game is executed. In addition, as described above, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, whether each support game is a support game with a reduced number of times or a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established. It is written whether there is. Further, in the case of a support game with a reduced number of times, the number of times is written.

  If it is determined that the support game is executed after the special profit state ends and the support game is a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established (YES in step S48 and YES in step S49), support is provided. “1” is stored in the game flag 48, “1” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S50).

  When it is determined that the support game is to be executed after the special profit state is completed and the support game is a support game with a reduced number of times (YES in step S48 and NO in step S49), “1” is stored in the support game flag 48. Then, “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “10”, “40”, or “100”, which is the number of times the support game is cut, is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49. (Step S51).

If it is determined that the support game is not executed after the special profit state is ended (NO in step S48), “0” is stored in the support game flag 48, and “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time. The value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S52).
After the symbol variation time has elapsed, if the symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display means 21 in step S37 (NO in step S38), then whether or not the support game can be continued when the support game is in progress. It is examined (step S55).

  Specifically, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is referred to (step S53). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is “1” or more (NO in step S53), that is, when the support game is being played, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is decremented (−1) (step) S54). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 after decrementing in step S53 has reached “0” (YES in step S55), the CPU 34 sets the value of the support game flag 48 to “0” (step S56). ).

  Next, it is checked whether or not a small hit is won (step S57). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S3 of FIG. Specifically, the jackpot is determined when the value of the jackpot determination random number is a predetermined jackpot determination value. The jackpot is not a jackpot but is strictly “out of game”, but the following jackpot game is executed (step S58). In the small hit game, the operation of opening the second big prize opening 12 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is repeated twice with an interval time (for example, 1.0 second), or the second big prize opening 12 Is performed until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are entered. The mode of this small hit game is almost the same as the mode of opening the second big prize opening 12 in the third special profit state.

Thereafter, the CPU 34 ends the process for entering the game ball into the first special symbol start port 6.
19, 20, 21, and 22 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22. FIG.
If the second special symbol start memory 43 stores a start memory (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number and a variation pattern selection random number) (YES in step S61), the first special symbol display means 21 in the non-execution of the symbol variation operation (NO in step S62), and the special profit state (special profit state for the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 or the second special symbol start port 7) On the condition that it is not executed (NO in step S63), the CPU 34 determines whether or not the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is in a probability variation game (step S65), and then makes a jackpot determination. (Steps S66 and S67). When the probability variation game is in progress, that is, when “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (YES in step S65), the CPU 34 performs a jackpot determination based on a determination criterion of high probability (1/49) (step S65). S66). On the other hand, if the probability variation game is not being executed, that is, if “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47 (NO in step S65), the CPU 34 is a big hit with a low probability (1/50) criterion. A determination is made (step S67).

  When the result of the jackpot determination in step S66 or step S67 is a jackpot (YES in step S68), the CPU 34 determines the jackpot symbol determination random number acquired in step S14 of FIG. 14 and the special symbol-special shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. Based on the symbol ratio described in the profit state type table, a special symbol for jackpot (in this case, the second special symbol) is determined (steps S70, S71, S72). Specifically, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S69), and whether or not the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1”, that is, the number of continuations of the probability variation game has reached five. It is determined whether or not. When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S69), the CPU 34 determines the selection of the special symbol for jackpot in step S71, and the special special symbol-special profit state type table (see FIG. 12). ) Is referred to (step S70). When the value of the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S69), the CPU 34 determines the special symbol-special profit state type table for the limiter when determining the selection of the special symbol in step S71 (see FIG. 13). Is referred to (step S71).

  In this embodiment, one of the four types of special symbols (“21”, “22”, “23”, and “24”) is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot. As described above, the probability that “21” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 30%, and the probability that “22” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 30%. The probability that “23” is selected as the second special symbol for jackpot is 31%, and the probability that “24” is selected as the first special symbol for jackpot is 9%.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination in step S66 or step S67 is not a jackpot (NO in step S68), the CPU 34 determines a missing symbol based on the random symbol for determining the missing symbol acquired in step S15 in FIG. 14 ( Step S73).
Then, the CPU 34 determines a variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination in step S66 or step S67 and the variation pattern selection random number acquired in step S15 in FIG. 14, and creates a variation pattern command.

Then, the CPU 34 transmits a control command including a variation pattern command to the effect control board 31.
Further, the CPU 34 starts execution of the symbol changing operation of the second special symbol display means 22 (step S75). In addition, the effect control board 31 transmits a control command to the liquid crystal control board 33 in response to the fluctuation pattern command received from the CPU 34 and starts execution of the symbol fluctuation operation of the liquid crystal display unit 4. After the predetermined symbol variation time has elapsed (YES in step S76), the CPU 34 stops the symbol variation operation of the second special symbol display means 22. If the result of the jackpot determination in steps S66 and S67 is a jackpot, the CPU 34 stops and displays the second special symbol for jackpot determined in step S72 on the second special symbol display means 22 (step S77). If the result of jackpot determination in S67 is out of place, the off symbol determined in step S73 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 (step S77).

  If the second special symbol for jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 after the symbol variation time has elapsed (YES in step S78), then the special profit state is executed (step S80). In this case, prior to starting the execution of the special profit state, the CPU 34 sends a jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) to the effect control board 31 (step S79). At the end of the special profit state, the CPU 34 sends a jackpot display end command (F3 ** [H]) to the effect control board 31 (step S81). Specifically, the jackpot display start command is sent at the start timing of the release interval, and the jackpot display end command is sent at the start timing of the end interval.

When the number of continuations of the probability variation game is four or less, the probability variation game is executed after the special profit state regardless of the type of the first special symbol displayed. On the other hand, if the number of times the probability variation game continues has reached five, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state.
Specifically, after the special profit state ends, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter management flag 51 (step S82).

  When the limiter management flag 51 is “0” (NO in step S82), that is, when the number of continuations of the probability variation game is 4 or less and the second special symbol for jackpot is a probability variable symbol (in step S83) (YES), “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is incremented (+1) (step S84). In this embodiment, since any second special symbol functions as a probability variable symbol at normal time (non-limiter time), the determination in step S83 is always YES.

Since “1” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, execution of the probability variation game is started from the next and subsequent games. Next, the CPU 34 refers to the value of the limiter counter 52 after increment, and when this value has reached “5” (YES in step S85), the value of the limiter management flag 51 is changed from “0” to “1”. Switching (step S86).
On the other hand, if the limiter management flag 51 is “1” (YES in step S82), or the limiter management flag 51 is “0” and the second special symbol for jackpot is a non-probable variable symbol (in step S82). In NO and NO in step S83, “0” is stored in the probability variation flag 47, and the value of the limiter counter 52 is reset to “0” (step S87). As a result, the probability variation game is not executed in subsequent games. Further, “0” is stored in the limiter management flag 51 (step S87).

  Whether or not the support game is executed after the special profit state is determined according to the contents described in the special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, as described above, support is provided for both the type of the second special symbol and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the jackpot is established. It is written whether or not the game is executed. In addition, as described above, in the special symbol-special profit state type table, whether each support game is a support game with a reduced number of times or a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established. It is written whether there is. Further, in the case of a support game with a reduced number of times, the number of times is written.

  If it is determined that the support game is executed after the special profit state ends, and the support game is a support game that is continuously executed until the next jackpot is established (YES in step S88 and YES in step S89), support is provided. “1” is stored in the game flag 48, “1” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S90).

  If it is determined that the support game is to be executed after the special profit state ends, and the support game is a support game with a reduced number of times (YES in step S88 and NO in step S89), “1” is stored in the support game flag 48. Then, “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time, and the value “10”, “20”, or “40”, which is the number of times the support game is cut, is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49. (Step S91).

If it is determined that the support game is not executed after the special profit state is ended (NO in step S88), “0” is stored in the support game flag 48, and “0” is stored in the continuation flag 60 until the next time. The value “0” is stored in the support game rotation number counter 49 (step S92).
After the symbol variation time has elapsed, when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 22 in step S77 (NO in step S78), whether or not the support game can be continued is determined when the support game is being played. It is examined (step S95).

  Specifically, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is referred to (step S93). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is “1” or more (NO in step S93), that is, when the support game is being played, the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 is decremented (−1) (step) S94). When the value of the support game rotation number counter 49 after decrementing in step S53 has reached “0” (YES in step S95), the CPU 34 sets the value of the support game flag 48 to “0” (step S96). ).

  Next, it is checked whether or not a small hit is won (step S97). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number acquired in step S13 of FIG. Specifically, the jackpot is determined when the value of the jackpot determination random number is a predetermined jackpot determination value. The jackpot is not a jackpot but strictly “out of play”, but the following jackpot game is executed (step S98). In the small hit game, the operation of opening the second big prize opening 12 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) is repeated twice with an interval time (for example, 1.0 second), or the second big prize opening 12 The opening operation is performed such that the game ball is released until a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) are entered. The mode of this small hit game is almost the same as the mode of opening the second big prize opening 12 in the third special profit state.

Thereafter, the CPU 34 ends the process for entering the game ball into the second special symbol start port 7.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 15, an input signal is input to the CPU 34 from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55 (see FIG. 3). During the game by the ball game machine 1, the CPU 34 monitors whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 15 based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55.

  When the input signal from the normal symbol gate passage sensor 55 is input, the CPU 34 calculates the number of start memories (holding number) already stored in the normal symbol starting memory 45, that is, the count value of the normal symbol holding counter 46. Confirmation is made to determine whether or not the count value has reached “4”. When the count value of the normal symbol hold counter 46 is less than “4”, the CPU 34 obtains a normal symbol determination random number from a normal symbol determination random number generator (not shown), and uses the normal symbol determination random number as a normal symbol. Stored in the start memory 45 for use. After the normal symbol determination random number is stored in the normal symbol start memory 45, the value of the normal symbol hold counter 46 is incremented (+1). On the other hand, if the count value of the normal symbol hold counter 46 is “4”, the CPU 34 does not store the normal symbol determination random number in the normal symbol start memory 45, but does not store the normal symbol gate 15 with respect to the passing of the game ball. The process ends.

  When the normal symbol determination random number is stored in the normal symbol start memory 45 (YES in step S101), the second special symbol start port 7 is not being opened (the electric tulip accessory 8 is being opened). The CPU 34 determines whether or not a support game is in progress (step S102), and compares and determines the normal symbol determination random number stored for executing the symbol variation with the numerical value per normal symbol ( Normal symbol determination (steps S103, S105).

  When “1” is stored in the support game flag 48 (YES in step S102), that is, in the support game, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1 / 1.1 (step S103). . After the normal symbol lottery, the CPU 34 sets the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 to 2.7 seconds (step S104), and starts the execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 (step S107).

  On the other hand, when the support game is not executed, that is, when “0” is stored in the support game flag (NO in step S102), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/100 (step S105). After the normal symbol lottery, the CPU 34 sets the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 to 27 seconds (step S106), and starts the execution of the symbol variation operation of the normal symbol display means 24 (step S107).

  After the symbol variation time set in step S104 or step S106 has elapsed (YES in step S108), the CPU 34 stops the symbol variation operation in the normal symbol display means 24. At this time, if the result of the normal symbol lottery is out of place (NO in step S110), the CPU 34 causes the normal symbol display means 24 to stop and display the predetermined normal symbol for losing in advance (step S109). The player is notified that the winning is not made, and the process for passing the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15 is terminated.

  If the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning (YES in step S110), the CPU 34 causes the normal symbol display means 24 to stop and display a predetermined normal symbol for winning (step S109). When the normal symbol lottery is won during the support game (YES in step S111), the number of times the second special symbol start port 7 is opened is set to two (step S112), and the electric tulip accessory 8 is expanded. Then, the second special symbol start port 7 is opened for 2.0 seconds (step S113). The CPU 34 repeats the expansion operation of the electric tulip accessory 8 twice, and then ends the process for passing the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is won when the support game is not executed (NO in step S111), the CPU 34 expands the electric tulip accessory 8 and moves the second special symbol start port 7 once for 0.2 seconds. Open (step S114). Thereafter, the CPU 34 ends the process for passing the game ball to the normal symbol gate 15.
By the way, during the game in the ball game machine 1 (regardless of whether or not the support game is being played), the time display indicated by using the timepiece 17 is variable. The clock object 17 displays a time corresponding to the number of times the probability variation game is continued. Note that the display time of the clock role 17 does not directly represent the number of times the probability variation game is continued, but may imply (indirectly display) the number of times or the end of the probability variation state. .

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the features of the game when the support game is not executed. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the features of the game during the support game.
First, with reference to FIG. 24, the characteristics of the game when the support game is not executed will be described. When the support game is not executed, the electric tulip accessory 8 rarely expands, so that the game ball flowing down the game board 2 rarely enters the second special symbol start port 7. Therefore, the starting winning of the game ball in this state is not based on entering the second special symbol starting port 7 but based on entering the first special symbol starting port 6. Therefore, the special profit state that occurs when the support game is not executed is based on the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6 and is a big hit with the first special symbol for jackpot. In the following description, it is assumed that all the special profit states that occur when the support game is not executed are based on the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 6.

In this case, the probability of selecting the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) as the special profit state is 9% (“13” or “14” is selected), and the special profit state The probability that the third special profit state (the special profit state of “0.1 s × 2R”) will be selected is 91% (“11” or “12” is selected).
And if a jackpot is established when the probability variation game is not executed (that is, when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed), the next jackpot has a probability of 39% after the special profit state ends. A support game that is continued until the establishment of is performed ("11", "13", or "14" is selected). In other words, the support game is not executed with a probability of 61% after the special profit state ends (“12” is selected). In addition, the probability variation game is executed with a probability of 100% after the special profit state ends. This probability variation game is a probability variation game that continues until the next jackpot is established.

  On the other hand, when a jackpot is established during a probability variation game (that is, during a probability variation game and when a support game is not executed), when the number of times the probability variation game is continued is four times or less (during non-limiter (normal)) Is executed with a probability of 3% after completion of the special profit state, and the support game that continues until the next jackpot is established ("13" is selected). In other words, the support game is not executed with a high probability of 97% after completion of the special profit state ("11", "12" or "14" is selected). In addition, the probability variation game is executed with a probability of 100% after the special profit state ends. This probability variation game is a probability variation game that continues until the next jackpot is established.

  In addition, when a jackpot is established during a probability variation game (ie, during a probability variation game and when a support game is not executed), when the number of times the probability variation game continues reaches five times (at the limiter), a special profit state After the end of the game, 100 times of support games are executed with a probability of 3% ("13" is selected). In other words, the support game is not executed with a high probability of 97% after completion of the special profit state ("11", "12" or "14" is selected). Further, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

  Next, the support game will be described with reference to FIG. During the support game, the electric tulip accessory 8 is more frequently expanded. Therefore, during the support game, the game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board 2 is higher than the first special symbol start port 6. 2 It becomes easy to enter the special symbol start port 7. Therefore, the special profit state that occurs during the support game is mostly based on the game ball entering the second special symbol start opening 7 and is a big hit with the second special symbol for jackpot. In the following description, it is assumed that all the special profit states that occur during the support game are based on the game ball entering the second special symbol start port 7.

In this case, the probability that the first special profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 14R”) is selected as the special profit state is 9% (“24” is selected), and the second special profit state is the second special profit state. The probability that the profit state (the special profit state of “30.0 s × 2R”) is selected is 91% (“21”, “22” or “23” is selected).
And when the number of times the probability variation game is continued is 4 or less (in the case of non-limiter (normal)), the support is continued until the next jackpot is established with a probability of 100% after the end of the special profit state. A game is executed, and a probability-variable game is executed with a probability of 100% after completion of the special profit state, which is continued until the next jackpot is established.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuations of the probability variation game reaches 5 times (at the time of the limiter), there is a 30% probability that the support game will be executed 10 times after the special profit state ends (“22” is Selection), the probability that the support game of 20 times cut will be executed is 31% (“23” is selected), and the probability that the support game of 40 times cut will be executed is 9% (“24 "Is selected). Then, the support game is not executed with a probability of 30% after the special profit state ends (“21” is selected). Further, at the time of this limiter, the probability variation game is not executed after the special profit state ends.

Changes in the internal state of the ball game machine 1 are shown in FIGS. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a transition of the internal state at the time of the non-limiter. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a transition of the internal state at the time of the limiter.
As described above, there are four types of internal states of the ball game machine 1. That is, when the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed (the low probability support shown in FIGS. 26 and 27), the probability change game is executed and the support game is not executed (FIG. 26 and FIG. 27). High probability support shown), when the probability change game is not executed and during the support game (low probability support shown in FIGS. 26 and 27), and during the probability change game and during the support game (shown in FIGS. 26 and 27) High probability support).

  Referring to FIG. 26, consider the case where the number of times the probability variation game is continued is four times or less (that is, even when the probability variation game is not executed). When the jackpot is established when the probability variable game is not executed and when the support game is not executed (low probability support is not provided), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is in the probability variable game. And when the support game is not executed (no high probability support) or during the probability variation game and during the support game (high probability support). When the game is in the probability variation game and the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the transition is made with a probability of 61% ("12" is selected), and also in the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support). With a probability of 39% ("11", "13" or "14" is selected).

  When a jackpot is established during a probability variation game and when a support game is not executed (no high probability support), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is a probability variation game and a support game. Either during non-execution (no high probability support) or during a probability variation game and a support game (high probability support). With a probability of 97%, the game does not shift (in other words, shifts again) in the probability variation game and when the support game is not executed (no high probability support) (in other words, “11”, “12” or “14” is selected) In addition, the game moves with a probability of 3% during the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support) ("13" is selected).

When a jackpot is established at the time of the non-execution of the probability variation game and the support game (low probability support), the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state has a probability of 100%, and the probability variation game is in progress. And it becomes support game (high probability support).
When the jackpot is established during the probability variation game and the support game (high probability support), the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state has a probability of 100% and the probability variation game is in progress. It becomes support game (high probability support). In other words, the game does not shift while in the probability variation game and in the support game (high probability support) (in other words, it shifts again).

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the case where the number of times of the probability variation game has reached 5 times (during the limiter) will be considered. Needless to say, at the time of the limiter, the game is in a probability variation game.
At this time, if the jackpot is established when the support game is not executed (no high probability support), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is the non-execution of the probability variation game and the support game. Is not executed (no low-probability support), or is a non-execution of probability-variable game and is in a support game (low-probability support). When the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed (low probability support is not performed), a transition is made with a probability of 97% ("11", "13" or "14" is selected), and the probability variation game is selected. It shifts with a probability of 3% during the non-execution and during the support game (low probability support) ("12" is selected).

  In addition, when the jackpot is established in the support game (high probability support) at the time of the limiter (that is, during the probability variation game), the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state is the probability variation game. And when the support game is not executed (no low probability support) or when the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is being executed (low probability support). When the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed (low probability support is not performed), a transition is made with a probability of 30% ("21" is selected), and the probability change game is not executed and the support game is executed. Transition to medium (low probability support) with a probability of 70% ("22", "23" or "24" is selected).

  By the way, after the above-described RAM clearing, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 returns to the initial state, that is, when the probability variation game is not executed and when the support game is not executed. When the support game is not executed, the player is more advantageous when the probability change game is not executed than during the probability change game. 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 clear operation is performed, that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated, the fact is notified. Specifically, when a RAM clear operation is performed, the main control board 30 transmits a RAM clear command to the effect control board 31. When the effect control board 31 receives the RAM clear command, it transmits the control command to the liquid crystal control board 33 and causes the liquid crystal display unit 4 to display a message “RAM clear” (not shown). In this case, a frame lamp (not shown) arranged 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.

  In this ball game machine 1, a state in which the probability variation game is being performed and the support game is being performed, a state in which the probability variation game is being performed and the support game is not being executed, and the probability variation game being in the non-execution state Different types of effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 for each of the four internal states (modes) in a state in which the game is in progress and in a state in which the probability variation game is not executed and the support game is not executed. Is done.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the effect control board 31 when receiving the hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]). FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a change in the second holding memory 87 when a game ball enters the second special symbol starting port 7 in a state where the pre-reading information is already stored in the second holding memory 87. Referring to FIGS. 4, 8 to 11, and 28, when a hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) from the main control board 30 is input to the effect control board 31 Will be described as an example.

  When the production control board 31 receives the hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) from the main control board 30, the CPU 81 causes the hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 **). [H]) event data (ie, prefetch information) is referred to (step S121). In addition, the CPU 81 extracts event data from the hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) and stores it in the hold memories 85 and 87 as prefetch information (step S122). The count value of 88 is incremented (+1) (step S123). More specifically, when the hold increase command is a hold increase command (B2 ** [H] to B5 ** [H]) (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the CPU 81 stores the event data as the first event data. While storing in the hold memory 85, the count value of the first hold counter 86 is incremented (+1). On the other hand, when the hold increase command is a hold increase command (B6 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) (see FIGS. 10 and 11), the CPU 81 stores the event data in the second hold memory 87. At the same time, the count value of the second hold counter 88 is incremented (+1).

Next, the CPU 81 refers to the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 to determine whether or not the prefetch notice is being executed (whether the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is “1” or “0”). When the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is “1” (YES in step S124), that is, when the prefetch notice is being executed, this process is directly returned.
On the other hand, when the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is “0” (NO in step S124), that is, when the prefetch notice is not executed, the CPU 81 prefetches based on the event data value referenced in step S121. It is determined whether or not to execute the notice (step S125). When the prefetch notice is executed, the prefetch notice mode is also determined (step S125). The determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice is performed using, for example, a notice lottery table provided in the notice content storage area 84.

  If it is determined to perform the prefetching advance notice (YES in step S126), the CPU 81 stores “1” in the prefetching advance notice flag 89 (step S127) and corresponds to the start-up memory that is the target of the prefetching advance notice. The values at that time in the hold counters 86 and 88 are stored in the remaining number counters 92 and 93 corresponding to the start-up memory (S128: remaining number counter setting). That is, when the start memory that is the subject of the pre-reading notice is acquired based on the ball entering the first special symbol start port 6, the value at that time in the first hold counter 86 is stored in the first remaining number counter 92. When the start memory to be stored and the target of the pre-reading notice is acquired based on the ball entering the second special symbol start port 7, the value at that time in the second holding counter 88 is set to the second remaining number of times. Store in the counter 93. Thereafter, this process is returned.

If it is determined not to make a prefetch notice (NO in step S126), the process is returned as it is.
FIG. 29A shows a state before entering the game ball, and FIG. 29B shows a state after entering the game ball. In FIG. 29, in response to a game ball entering the second special symbol starting port 7 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) in a state where two pieces of pre-read information for holding are stored in the second holding memory 87. An example will be given of a case where a hold increase command (B814 [H]) (see FIG. 11) indicating that a jackpot after super-reach is executed is input from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 31. In this case, the value of “14 [H]” that is the event data of the hold increase command (B814 [H]) is written as the prefetch information storage area M14 (“hold 3” in FIG. 5) of the second hold memory 87. Reserved area.)

29 shows the change in the stored contents of the second reserved memory 87. However, when a game ball enters the first special symbol starting port 6, the stored contents of the first reserved memory 85 are the same. Needless to say, it will change.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the effect control board 31 when a variation pattern command is received.

  When the effect control board 31 receives the change pattern command from the main control board 30, the CPU 81 refers to the change pattern command (step S141). Then, the CPU 81 executes the symbol variation operation of the effect symbol in the mode designated by the variation pattern command on the liquid crystal display unit 4 (step S142). When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 after the symbol changing operation of the effect symbol is completed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of date, the effect symbol for losing is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 after the end of the symbol changing operation of the effect symbol. When the execution of the effect symbol changing operation is completed (YES in step S143), the CPU 81 decrements the value of the hold counters 86 and 88 (-1) (step S144). That is, when the variation pattern command corresponds to the first special symbol, the value of the first hold counter 86 is decremented (−1), and when the variation pattern command corresponds to the second special symbol. The value of the second hold counter 88 is decremented (−1).

  Then, the pre-reading notice is being executed (that is, the value of the pre-reading notice flag 89 is “1”) (YES in step S145), and the variation pattern command received by the effect control board 31 is the start-up memory subject to the prefetching notice. (Step S146: YES), the CPU 81 decrements (-1) the values of the remaining number counters 92, 93 (step S147). That is, when the variation pattern command corresponds to the first special symbol, the value of the first remaining number counter 92 is decremented (−1), and the variation pattern command corresponds to the second special symbol. The value of the second remaining number counter 93 is decremented (−1).

If the value of the hold counters 86 and 88 changes from “1” to “0” due to the decrement (−1) in step S147 (YES in step S148), a value of “0” is set in the prefetch notice flag 89. Stored (step S149).
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the flow of prefetch notice control.
The control shown in FIG. 31 is started when the advance notice timing for executing the prefetch notice is reached. In the prefetching notice according to this embodiment, the timing of executing the prefetching notice in the CPU 81 and the time of receiving the fluctuation pattern can be exemplified as the notice timing for executing the prefetching notice. First, a case will be described in which the advance notice timing is when execution of the prefetch notice is decided.

  When the effect control board 31 receives the variation pattern command, the following processing is also executed in parallel with the processing shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 81 refers to the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 (step S152). When the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is “1” (YES in step S152), the CPU 81 executes a prefetch notice (step S154). On the other hand, when the value of the referenced prefetch notice flag 89 is “0” (NO in step S152), the prefetch notice is not executed.

Specifically, when executing the prefetching notice, the CPU 81 refers to a specific mode of the prefetching notice stored in the notice content storage area 84 and for executing the prefetching notice stored in the ROM 83. The pre-reading notice is executed based on these contents.
FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 4 during the symbol variation operation of the effect symbol. Further, “↓” shown in each of the display positions 4L, 4C, 4R indicates that the symbols of the display positions 4L, 4C, 4R are fluctuating (the same applies hereinafter). On the lower part of the liquid crystal display unit 4 is a first hold for displaying the number of hold for the first special symbol (that is, the number of start memories for holding stored in the first special symbol start memory 41). The number display unit 101 and the second number-of-holds display unit 102 for displaying the number of reservations for the second special symbol (that is, the number of storages for start-up stored in the second special symbol start-up memory 43) Is provided. FIG. 32A shows a case in which the symbol variation operation of the effect symbol is being performed, the number of reservations for the first special symbol is one, and the number of reservations for the second special symbol is two.

  In this state, when a game ball enters, for example, the second special symbol start opening 7, the value of the second special symbol start memory 43 is incremented (+1) and the main control board 30 changes to the effect control board 31. A pending increase command (B6 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]) is transmitted. Further, the count value of the second holding counter 88 is incremented (+1), and the number of holding balls displayed on the second holding number display unit 102 of the liquid crystal display unit 4 is increased from two to three.

  Then, in response to the production control board 31 of the hold increase command (B6 ** [H] to B9 ** [H]), when execution of the prefetch notice is determined (in the case of step S125 shown in FIG. 28). As shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the normal display color (for example, green), as the retained ball display of the increment (that is, the third in FIG. 32 (b)) in the second reservation number display unit 102, Instead, a reserved ball display of a specific display color (for example, red) is used. Thereafter, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 after elapse of the symbol variation operation time of the predetermined effect symbol.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), when the jackpot effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4, the special profit state is thereafter executed. As described above, the jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) is transmitted from the main control board 30 to the effect control board 31 at the start timing of the release interval in the special profit state. FIG. 32C shows a case where a special profit state based on another start memory acquired prior to the start memory that is the target of the prefetch notice occurs during execution of the prefetch notice.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the effect control board 31 when the jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) is received.
When the effect control board 31 receives the jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) from the main control board 30, the CPU 81 refers to event data of the jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) (step). S161).

  Next, the CPU 81 refers to the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 to determine whether or not the prefetch notice is being executed (whether the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is “1” or “0”) (step). S162). When the prefetch notice is being executed, that is, when the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is “1” (YES in step S162), the CPU 81 refers to the probability variation flag 90 and the support game flag 91, and is in the special profit state. In addition to examining the internal state of the ball game machine 1 immediately before the occurrence of the event, the event data of the referenced jackpot display start command (F0 ** [H]) is used to determine the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state. Check the condition.

  When the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is different between before the occurrence of the special profit state and after the execution of the special profit state (YES in step S163), a value of “0” is set to the prefetch notice flag 89. Then, the values of the remaining number counters 92 and 93 are reset and stored in “0”, and the contents of the notice content storage area 84 are cleared (step S164). Therefore, the pre-reading notice is not executed after the execution of the special profit state. Next, the CPU 81 executes an effect operation for special profit state (effect operation for jackpot) on the liquid crystal display unit 4 (step S165), and thereafter, this process is returned.

On the other hand, when the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is common between the occurrence of the special profit state and after the occurrence of the special profit state (NO in step S163), the value of the prefetch notice flag 89 is not reset. That is, the pre-reading notice is continued after the occurrence of the special profit state. In this case, after the determination in step S163, the process proceeds to step S165.
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 4 after the special profit state ends. At the end of the special profit state, for example, four start memories are stored in the first special symbol start memory 41 as hold start memories, and in the second special symbol start memory 43, a hold start is stored. For example, four start-up memories are stored as memories. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34A, at the end of the special profit state, the number of reservations displayed on the first reservation number display unit 101 of the liquid crystal display unit 4 is, for example, four, and the liquid crystal display unit 4 The number of holds displayed on the first hold number display unit 101 is, for example, four.

If a special profit state based on another start-up memory acquired prior to the start-up memory that is the target of the pre-read notice is generated during the execution of the pre-read notice (see FIG. 32C), Whether or not to resume (continue) the pre-reading notice after execution is determined as follows.
That is, the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after execution of the special profit state (whether or not the probability variation game is executed and whether or not the support game is executed) is the same as the internal state of the ball game machine 1 before the special profit state occurs. In the case where the special profit state is ended, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the pre-reading notice executed before the occurrence of the special profit state is resumed (continued). If the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is common before and after the special profit state, the content of the game to be notified in the pre-reading notice (whether it will be a big hit or which variation pattern will be executed) and the actual Therefore, the pre-reading notice can be resumed (continued) without causing any disadvantage to the player. Thereby, it can suppress that the production | presentation (change of the color display of a reservation ball | bowl) concerning a prefetch notice becomes shredded, Therefore, a player's interest can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the execution of the special profit state is different from the internal state of the ball ball game machine 1 before the occurrence of the special profit state, the ball game machine to be notified in the pre-reading notice Since there is a discrepancy between the content of the game at 1 (whether it will be a big hit or which variation pattern will be executed) and the content of the actual game, it will be executed before the occurrence of the special profit state The pre-reading notice is not executed after the execution of the special profit state as shown in FIG.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention can also be implemented with another form.
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice, an example in which the holding ball display that is the target of the pre-reading notice is different from the normal display color is given as an example. However, for example, the size of the holding ball display may be varied, or the pre-reading notice may be performed by varying the display pattern (lighting / flashing pattern, etc.).

Further, the case where the remaining number counters 92 and 93 are provided has been described as an example. However, if the prefetching notice can be performed without using the remaining number counters 92 and 93, the remaining number counters 92 and 93 are omitted. You can also.
In addition, other aspects can be adopted for the pre-reading notice. That is, even if the background image of the liquid crystal display unit 4 is different from a normal background image, a predetermined voice message is output, a predetermined character or the like appears, and a pre-reading notice is performed. Good.

The internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state may be checked based on the jackpot display end command (F3 ** [H]). Further, when the variation pattern command includes information indicating the internal state of the bullet ball game machine 1 after the end of the special profit state, the variation pattern command may be examined based on the variation pattern command.
Further, in step S164 of FIG. 33, the value of “0” is stored in the prefetch notice flag 89 and the content of the notice content storage area 84 is cleared. However, at least the prefetch notice flag 89 is set to “0”. Anything that stores a value may be used.

  In addition, the mode of the prefetch notice can be determined based on the prefetch information stored in the first and second reserved memories 85 and 87. That is, for example, at the start of each symbol variation of the production symbols, the pre-reading information storage areas M1 to M5 of the first holding memory 85 and / or the prefetching information storage areas M11 to M15 of the second holding memory 87 are referred to, so that the notice mode is changed. It may be determined. In such a case, the notice content storage area 84 can be omitted.

In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of continuations of the probability variation game that can be executed continuously (continuously) has been described as five times (the upper limit value of the limiter counter 52 is 5). Of course, other times can be set as the upper limit value (number of times) of the continuation times.
Furthermore, the probability variation game can be terminated by another method. As an example, the probability variation game can be a probability variation game with a number of cuts. The CPU 34 is provided with a probability variable rotation number counter for counting the number of symbol variation operations of special symbols in the probability variation game. Then, whether a predetermined number of symbol variation operations (the total number of symbol variation operations in the first and second special symbol display means 21 and 22) is executed from the start of the probability variation game (that is, after the end of the special profit state) Or until the jackpot is established. If a jackpot is not established even if a predetermined number of times (for example, 128 times) of symbol variation operation is executed in the probability variation game, the execution of the probability variation game is terminated, and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 is the probability variation game. It becomes non-execution time. At this time, when the number of symbol variation movements of the first special symbol display means 21 in the probability variation game reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of symbol variation movements of the second special symbol display means 22 reaches a predetermined number, The continuation of the probability variation game may be forcibly restricted.

As another example, if a game ball enters the first or second special symbol start opening 6 or 7 during the probability variation game, whether or not to end the execution of the probability variation game is determined. And the probability variation game may be terminated when the falling lottery is won.
In addition, it may be configured to limit the continuation of the probability variation game by combining the probability variation game (limiter type) with the upper limit number of times and the probability variation game of the number cut, The probability variation game and the falling lottery may be combined to forcibly limit the continuation of the probability variation game, or the limiter type probability variation game and the falling lottery may be combined to force the continuation of the probability variation game. The configuration may be limited to In addition, the limiter type probability variation game, the count variation probability variation game, and the falling lottery may be combined to forcibly limit the continuation of the probability variation game.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 is shortened compared to when the support game is not executed, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is made lower than when the support game is not executed. In addition, the degree of opening of the second special symbol start port 7 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is made lower than when the support game is not executed. However, it is not necessary for the support game to perform all three, and it is sufficient that at least two of them are performed. In addition, the winning probability during the support game, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display means 24 during the support game, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second special symbol starting port 7 during the support game are shown in the above embodiment. Needless to say, these are examples and are not limited to these.

The special symbol-special profit state type table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is an example, and the first or second special symbol, the contents of the special profit state, and the internal state of the ball game machine 1 after the special profit state are shown. The relationship with can be changed as appropriate.
For example, in FIG. 12, when some jackpot first or second special symbols are non-probable variation symbols, and the jackpot is made in the non-probability variation symbols, the probability variation game may not be executed after the end. .

  Further, for example, the content of the support game corresponding to each symbol can be set as appropriate. Specifically, it can be set as appropriate whether it is a support game that continues until the next occurrence of the special profit state, or it is a support game with a reduced number of times. Can do. Furthermore, the selection ratio of special symbols for jackpots can be set as appropriate. Furthermore, the contents of the special profit state can be set as appropriate.

Further, the symbol changing operation is executed in the order of entering the first special symbol starting port 6 or the second special symbol starting port 7 with respect to the changing order of the special symbols in the first special symbol displaying means 21 and the second special symbol displaying means 22. It may be a mode of changing the order of entering the balls, or a mode of simultaneous variation in which both perform the symbol variation operation independently.
Further, the CPU 34 does not determine whether or not it is a small hit based on the big hit determination random number, but based on the value of the small hit determination random number obtained from the small hit random number generator (not shown), It may be determined whether or not it is a win.

Moreover, you may make it open and close a common prize-winning opening | mouth in all kinds of special profit states. 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 symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 have been described in the lower part of the game board 2. However, the first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 6 have been described. You may employ | adopt the structure which arrange | positions the starting port 7 in the right part.

  In the above description, the first special symbol start port 6 and the second special symbol start port 7 and the second special symbol start port 7 are described 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 pair of blades of the electric tulip accessory 8 is in a constricted state (the state shown in FIG. 2A) above the second special symbol start port 7 in the game board 2, and the second special symbol start port 7 It is necessary to provide a restricting member that prevents the game ball from entering the ball.

In addition, although the gate (normal symbol gate 15) through which a game ball can pass is given as an example of the normal symbol starting means, a winning opening that allows a game ball to enter may be adopted as the normal symbol starting means.
Further, the operation trigger (start timing) of the support game may be a predetermined timing other than the end time in the special profit state. Specifically, the support game may be triggered when the special profit state starts.

Furthermore, the trigger (start timing) of the probability variation game may be a predetermined timing other than the end time in the special profit state. Specifically, the operation trigger of the probability variation game may be at the start of the special profit state.
Further, the number of first special symbol start ports 6 is not limited to one, and may be two or more. Further, the number of the second special symbol start ports 7 is not limited 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 or the second grand prize opening / closing accessory 14 has been described as being controlled by the main control board 30. When the accessory control unit for controlling an object is connected to the main control board 30 and a control command from the main control board 30 is given to the accessory control unit, the main control board Based on the control command from 30, the accessory control unit may control the electric tulip accessory 8, the first grand prize opening / closing accessory 13, or 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 machine 2 game board 6 1st special symbol start opening (1st special symbol start part)
7 Second special symbol start port (second special symbol start part)
8 Electric tulip role (opening and closing role)
15 Normal symbol gate (Normal symbol starting means)
21 first special symbol display means 22 second special symbol display means 24 normal symbol display means 34 CPU
41 First Special Symbol Start Memory 43 Second Special Symbol Start Memory 52 Limiter Counter 56 First Special Symbol Start Entrance Ball Sensor (Detection Means)
57 Second special symbol start-up entrance ball sensor (detection means)
81 CPU

Claims (6)

A ball game machine for launching a game ball toward a game board to play a game,
Starting means arranged to detect a game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board;
Identification information display means capable of variably displaying the identification information;
First lottery means for executing a first lottery for determining whether or not to generate a first profit state based on the fact that the starting means has detected a game ball;
Start storage means for acquiring start information, which is information related to the first lottery, and storing it in the start storage section in response to detection of a game ball by the start means;
In response to the fact that the identification information display means is ready to start a new display operation, the start information stored in the start storage unit is read, and the identification information display means is controlled based on the read information. Means,
Destination determination means for determining the start information stored in the start storage section before the identification information display means can start a new display operation; and
Based rather a tell informs the startup information determined by the destination determining unit, a prefetch announcement execution means for executing prior to the start of the display operation based on the start information,
Probability of executing a probability variation game with a high lottery probability of the first lottery in connection with the end of the operation of the first profit state based on the type of identification information displayed on the identification information display means uniquely Variable game execution means;
When the first profit state based on the starting information acquired prior to the starting information that is the target of the prefetching notice occurs during the execution of the prefetching notice, the internal state including the presence or absence of the execution of the probability variation game is In the case where it is common between the occurrence of the first profit state and after the end of the first profit state, the prefetch notice by the prefetch notice execution means is resumed after the completion of the first profit state, and the execution of the probability variation game is performed. When the internal state including presence / absence is different between before and after the occurrence of the first profit state, the execution of the prefetch notice by the prefetch notice execution means is stopped after the end of the first profit state. , only contains a read-ahead notice resume / stop means,
The pre-reading notice resumption / cancel means has a first profit state based on starting information acquired prior to starting information that is a target of the pre-reading notice when the probability varying game is not executed and during the execution of the pre-reading notice. If it occurs, if it is expected that the probability variation game will not be executed after the end of the first profit state, the prefetch notice by the prefetch notice execution means is resumed, and the probability change after the end of the first profit state. A ball game machine that stops execution of the pre-reading notice by the pre-reading notice execution means when it is expected that the game will be in progress . The starting means includes a first starting means arranged to detect a game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board and a second starting arranged to detect a game ball flowing down the board surface of the game board. Means,
The start storage means includes means for acquiring the start information when the first or second start means detects a game ball, and storing the start information in the start storage unit,
The identification information display means is configured to detect a first identification information display means for displaying a lottery result of the first lottery based on detection of a game ball of the first start means, and to detect a game ball of the second start means. Second identification information display means for displaying a lottery result of the first lottery based on,
The ball game machine
Third starting means disposed on the game board so as to be able to detect a game ball;
An opening and closing member for opening and closing the second starting means;
A second lottery means for executing a second lottery for determining whether or not to generate a second profit state for releasing the second starter means when the third starting means detects a game ball;
Third identification information display means for displaying the result of the second lottery;
Second profit state generating means for generating the second profit state when the result of the second lottery is won,
Support game execution means for executing a support game that increases the frequency of occurrence of the second profit state in association with the end of the operation of the first profit state when a predetermined second condition is satisfied;
The first and second starting means can detect the game ball at a higher frequency during the support game than the first starting means and when the support game is not executed. The first starting means is provided so that the game ball can be detected more frequently than the second starting means,
The pre-reading notice resuming / stopping means is configured to execute the probability-changing game when the first profit state based on the starting information acquired prior to the starting information that is a target of the pre-reading notice occurs during the execution of the pre-reading notice. In the case where the presence / absence of execution and the presence / absence of the support game are common before and after the occurrence of the first profit state, the pre-reading notice execution means after the end of the first profit state When the notice is resumed, and the presence / absence of the probability-variable game and the presence / absence of the support game are different between before and after the occurrence of the first profit state, the first profit after the state of completion of the stops the execution of the read-ahead warning by prefetch announcement execution unit, pinball game machine according to claim 1. Continuation number counting means for counting the number of times the probability variation game is continuously executed;
If the frequency counted by the continuation number counting means reaches a number of predetermined, further comprising a probability change execution restricting means for forcibly limiting the continuation of the probability change game, according to claim 1 or 2 A ball game machine. During probability change game, when the starting means has detected the game ball, further comprising a tumble drawing means for performing whether the tumble lottery ends the execution of the probability change game, any of claim 1-3 A ball game machine according to claim 1. A probability variation operation number counting unit that counts the number of variation operations of the identification information display unit when the probability variation game is achieved after execution of the first profit state;
The probability variation game ending means for ending the probability variation game when the number of times counted by the probability variation action number counting means reaches a predetermined number of times, according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The bullet ball game machine described. The ball according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein a winning probability of the first lottery during a probability variation game approximates a winning probability of the first lottery when the probability varying game is not executed. Gaming machine.

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