JP6095101B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko machine that displays a notification image for prompting card ejection in order to prevent a player from forgetting to eject a prepaid card from a CR unit. The pachinko machine includes a main control device, a sub-control device, and a payout control device, and the CPU of the CR unit transmits an insertion signal 1 to the payout control device when a prepaid card is inserted into the CR unit. The payout device that has received the insertion signal 1 transmits the insertion signal 2 to the main control device, and the CPU of the main control device that has received the insertion signal 2 sets the card flag to 1. In the special game process during the big hit game, the CPU of the main control device has the card flag set to 1 in the fifth and tenth rounds while executing the consecutive action of the predetermined number of rounds of the big prize opening. Then, a discharge request notification signal is transmitted to the sub-control device. The sub-control device that has received the discharge request notification signal displays a message that prompts the player to discharge the card, overlaid on the jackpot effect image. That is, when the main control device determines that a prepaid card is inserted in the CR unit at the start of a predetermined round during the big hit game, the sub control device displays a notification image for prompting the card to be superimposed on the big hit effect image. To do.

JP 2011-45402 A

  In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the notification image that prompts the card to be ejected is displayed so as to overlap the jackpot effect image in the jackpot game. However, during the big hit game, the special symbol lottery result related to the transition of the game state is not notified by the effect image as in the normal game, so that the player's interest in the effect image is naturally reduced as compared to the normal game. Therefore, even though the notification image prompting the card (value storage medium) to be ejected is displayed, there is a possibility that the player is not aware of the display and the effect of alerting cannot be expected.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to prompt a player to take out a valuable storage medium at a notification timing with a high alerting effect.

To achieve the above object, the present onset Ming, CR unit for receiving a removable valuable storage medium for storing a negotiable value is provided together or integrally provided, valuable resource valuable storage medium CR unit is accepted to store A ball game machine that launches a game ball that has been rented as a compensation for the game board in the game area and plays a game, and includes a start opening, a special symbol lottery means, a special figure variation time determination means, and a special figure display. Means, a variable display control means, a specific winning opening, an opening / closing means, a payout means, a specific game control means, an effect display means, an effect display control means, and a notification determination means.

  The start port is provided in the game area so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter. The special symbol lottery means executes the special symbol lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and determines a final special symbol to be determined from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the result of the special symbol lottery. . The special figure fluctuation time determining means is a special figure fluctuation that defines the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display process from the start of the special symbol fluctuation to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol according to the determination of the fixed special symbol by the special symbol lottery means. Determine the time. The special figure display means and the effect display means are each provided on the game board. The fluctuation display control means executes a special figure fluctuation display process according to the special figure fluctuation time determined by the special figure fluctuation time determination means, and uses the confirmed special symbol determined by the special symbol lottery means as the special figure display means. Derived display. The specific winning opening is provided in the game area so that game balls flowing down the game area can win. The opening / closing means closes the specific winning opening so that it can be opened and closed. The payout means pays out a winning ball in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the specific winning opening. The specific game control means controls opening / closing of the opening / closing means according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern corresponding to the special figure winning symbol when the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display controlling means is a preset special figure winning symbol. Create a specific game. The effect display control means includes a predetermined effect image including an effect symbol that fluctuates and stops according to the special symbol variation time determined by the special symbol variation time determination unit so as to reflect the result of the special symbol lottery by the special symbol lottery unit. Displayed in conjunction with the special figure fluctuation display process of the fluctuation display control means.

  The notification determination unit determines whether or not it is a notification timing for prompting removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit. The notification determining means determines the display time of the effect image by the effect display control means after the end of the specific game as the notification timing.

  In the display of the effect image determined as the notification timing by the notification determination unit, the effect display control unit displays a predetermined caution image that is different from the effect symbol and prompts the removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit. Display in the image.

  The notification determining means may determine the display time of the first effect image after the end of the specific game as the notification timing, and after the end of the specific game and satisfying a predetermined condition as in the second mode described later. The display time of the first effect image may be determined as the notification timing.

The display mode that includes the alert image in the effect image includes a mode in which the alert image is displayed in a spot-like (partial) manner as a character's speech or cut-in in the display time of the effect image, or the alert image in the background image. And a mode in which the note-aware image is displayed in part or all of the display time of the effect image. In the case of a mode in which a caution image is displayed as a spot or cut-in of a character, it is effective because the player can easily focus on the caution image.
In the ball and ball game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the special figure fluctuation time determination means first determines the special figure fluctuation time that is equal to or longer than the predetermined fluctuation time after the end of the specific game, the special judgment fluctuation time is determined. The display time of the effect image corresponding to the figure variation time is determined as the notification timing.
It is preferable that the predetermined variation time serving as a determination criterion for the notification timing is set in consideration of the shortest display time of the alert image necessary for allowing the player to visually recognize the alert image with certainty.

  In the above configuration, when a special drawing lottery executed in response to the entry of a game ball to the start opening is won and a special figure winning symbol is derived and displayed, a specific game (big hit game) is generated. In the specific game, the opening / closing means is controlled to open and close according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern corresponding to the special symbol winning symbol that is derived and displayed, so that the player may win a large number of prize balls by winning the specific winning opening. is there. If it is determined that the display time of the effect image is the notification timing after the specific game is finished, the effect image is displayed including a warning image for prompting removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit. In this way, a number of prize balls are acquired by a specific game, and alerts are given to the player who may consume the prize balls acquired without using a valuable storage medium in a subsequent game after the end of the specific game. Since the image is displayed, it is possible to alert the player not to forget to take out the valuable storage medium from the CR unit at an appropriate timing for the player.

  In addition, since the attention image is included in the effect image reflecting the result of the special drawing lottery, for example, it is possible to attract the player's attention strongly compared to the case where the effect image is included in the effect image during the specific game. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to take out the valuable storage medium at a timing with a high alerting effect.

Furthermore , in order to call attention to the player, the display of the warning image in the effect image having a short display time can be eliminated in advance, and the player can surely visually recognize the warning image.

  Including the alert image only for the effect image whose display time is a predetermined time or more in this way displays the alert image as a spot or cut-in of the character within the display time of the effect image. This is particularly effective in the case of this embodiment.

A second aspect of the present invention is the third aspect of the pinball game machine of the first aspect or below, special symbol winning symbols, the first type special symbol winning symbol and the second type special symbol winning Including design. The specific game control means follows the first type opening / closing pattern that allows the payout means to pay out more than a predetermined number of prize balls when the determined special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display control means is the first type special figure winning symbol. When the first type specific game for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing means is generated, and the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display control means is the second type special symbol winning symbol, the payout means pays out a predetermined number or more of the winning balls A second type specific game is generated in which opening / closing means is controlled to open / close in accordance with a second type opening / closing pattern that cannot be played.

  The notification determination unit determines the display time of the effect image after the end of the first type specific game as the notification timing, and does not determine the display time of the effect image after the end of the second type specific game as the notification timing.

  In the above configuration, after the first type specific game in which the opening / closing means is controlled to open / close according to the first type opening / closing pattern capable of paying out a predetermined number or more of prize balls, the user is urged to take out the valuable storage medium from the CR unit. The arousing image is displayed in the effect image. On the other hand, after the end of the second type specific game in which the opening / closing means is controlled to open / close according to the second type opening / closing pattern in which a predetermined number of prize balls cannot be paid out, the alert image is not displayed.

  In this way, it is possible to pay out more than a predetermined number of prize balls, and be careful after the end of the first type specific game where there is a high possibility of consuming the prize balls obtained without using valuable storage media in subsequent games. An arousal image is displayed, and it is impossible to pay out more than a predetermined number of prize balls, and a warning image is not displayed after the end of the second type specific game in which a valuable storage medium is highly likely to be used in subsequent games Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to take out the valuable storage medium more accurately.

The third state like a pinball game machine of the present invention further includes a passage gate, a second switching means, and normal symbol selecting means, and second switching control means. The passing gate is provided in the gaming area so that gaming balls flowing down the gaming area can pass through. The second opening / closing means is maintained at a closed position where the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter the start port, and can be opened and closed between the closed position and the open position where the game ball can easily enter the start port. The normal symbol lottery means executes the general symbol lottery in response to the passing of the game ball to the passing gate, and determines whether or not the winning is to open and close the second opening / closing means based on the result of the general symbol lottery. The second opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing of the second opening / closing means when the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery means is winning. The special figure winning symbol is a non-high-probability winning winning symbol that shifts to the low-probability state of the normal drawing, where the winning probability of the general drawing lottery is low after the end of the specific game, and the winning probability of the general drawing lottery after the end of the specific game. And a high-accuracy transition winning symbol for transitioning to a general-probability high-probability state, which has a higher probability than the normal-diagram low-accuracy state.

  The notification determining means notifies the display time of the effect image after the end of any one specific game among the plurality of specific games, in which the specific game is continuously generated a plurality of times through the normal high accuracy state. If it is determined, the display time of the effect image after the end of the specific game that occurs after the determination is not determined as the notification timing.

  In the above configuration, when a specific game is generated continuously several times through the usual high-accuracy state, the alert image is not displayed after the alert image is displayed once, so the alert image is displayed many times. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying.

  According to the present invention, a player can be prompted to take out a valuable storage medium at a notification timing with a high alerting effect.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which looked at the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 from the front. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the 1st special symbol use lottery means and the 2nd special symbol use lottery means of FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special figure low probability determination table of FIG. 5, and a special figure high probability determination table. It is a figure which shows the detail of the kind table per 1st special figure of FIG. 5, and the kind table per 2nd special figure. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing details of a first special symbol variation pattern lottery means and a second special symbol variation pattern lottery means in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing details of the normal symbol winning / lotting means of FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows the detail of the table for game mode setting which the game mode control means of FIG. 4 refers. The first fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure, the second fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure, the third fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure, and the fourth fluctuation pattern table for the first special figure in FIG. It is a figure which shows a detail. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special figures, the 2nd fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special figures, and the 3rd fluctuation pattern table for 2nd special figures of FIG.8 (b). It is a figure which shows the correspondence of game mode and a fluctuation pattern table. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the sub control apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of game mode and the kind of background image. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st production pattern table of FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 2nd production pattern table of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the production image on which the alert image was displayed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect image display process which the sub-control apparatus of FIG. 14 performs.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments of the invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims and are described in the embodiments. Not all combinations of features are essential to the solution of the invention.

  In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko machine. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine) in which medals are used as gaming media and medals are paid out as benefits of gaming results.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is installed in a rectangular machine frame 2 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and is attached to the machine frame 2 so as to be openable and closable in an open door shape. The main body frame 3, the game board 30 mounted on the inner side of the main body frame 3, and the front door of the main body frame 3 are attached to the front of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. Is provided on the lower side of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and includes a front board 5 having a tray 6 for receiving game balls, and a non-illustrated (main body) disposed below the main body frame 3. (Inside the frame 3), a handle 7 attached to the front board 5, and speakers 8 provided on the upper left and right sides of the glass door 4. The front board 5 is provided with an effect button 60 that accepts a pressing operation from the player. The effect button 60 transmits an operation signal to a sub-control device 200 (shown in FIG. 4) described later in response to a pressing operation from the player. The operation signal is transmitted once for each pressing operation, and the same number of operation signals are transmitted when the pressing operation is continuously performed a plurality of times.

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine (a model connected to a CR unit (card unit device) 70 installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1). The player purchases the prepaid card 71 from the game machine installation store paying cash or the like, and inserts the purchased prepaid card 71 into the card insertion slot 72 of the CR unit 70. The prepaid card 71 is a valuable storage medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium or a storage IC built-in medium) that stores a valuable value, and the CR unit 70 uses a game ball as a price for the valuable value stored in the inserted prepaid card 71. lend. The player plays a game in the form of borrowing a game ball, and the game ball borrowed by the player is paid out to the tray 6 separately from the prize ball. The CR unit 70 may have a function of selling the prepaid card 71 and may be integrated in the pachinko machine 1. Further, the valuable storage medium may be in a form other than the prepaid card 71 (for example, a coin or the like) as long as the valuable value can be stored.

  A ball lending operation unit 11 is provided on the upper surface of the front board 5. The ball lending operation unit 11 includes a ball lending switch 12, a return switch 13, a frequency display device 14, and a ball lending display device 15, and the player has a balance in the card insertion slot 72 of the CR unit 70 that is not zero and appropriate. When a prepaid card 71 is inserted, the remaining frequency of the inserted prepaid card 71 is displayed on the frequency display device 14 and a ball lending lamp (not shown) of the ball lending display device 15 is lit. When the player operates the ball lending switch 12 in such a state, a number of game balls (for example, 125) corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 times corresponding to 500 yen) are lent out, and the frequency is displayed. The device 14 displays that the lending process is in progress, and the balance frequency of the prepaid card 71 is reduced and displayed in accordance with the lending of game balls. Further, when the player operates the return switch 13, the CR unit 70 ejects the prepaid card 71 from the card insertion slot 72.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 100 and a sub control device (production control device) 200 constituting a sub control device covered with a cover member are provided via a support member or the like. And a payout control device (payout means) 300 are provided. The main control device 100, the sub control device 200, and the payout control device 300 all have a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores data required for computer programs and game processing, and the CPU stores the data in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is a temporary storage area for performing processing in accordance with the computer program.

  Further, on the left side of the payout control device 300 in FIG. 3, a power supply device 400 for supplying power to each control device is provided.

  Next, the configuration of each part of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a game area 31 on which a game ball flows down.

  The game area 31 can be observed from the glass window 4a. The game area 31 is partitioned and formed by a guide rail 32 for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulation rail 33 so as to be substantially circular.

  The game balls accommodated in the tray 6 of the front board 5 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control device 300 launches a game ball with a predetermined intensity based on an input from a launch volume (variable resistor) 7 </ b> A that increases or decreases according to the amount of rotation of the handle 7. In this way, the firing motor 7B is driven and controlled. A game ball that has been launched by the launching device, flew in the direction of arrow X shown in FIG. 2, passed through the launch port 34, and reached the top of the game area 31 will flow down in the game area 31.

  Further, the payout control device 300 is provided on the firing stop switch 7C provided on the circumference of the handle 7 or the handle 7, and detects the surface contact of the handle 7 under the condition that the rotation operation of the handle 7 becomes effective. A touch sensor 7D for performing is connected.

  Also, the payout control device 300 controls the game ball payout operation by the prize ball payout device (payout means) 301 based on the prize ball instruction command (payout command transmission signal) received from the main control device 100 and is instructed. The payout operation of the number of game balls is executed.

  The game balls replenished from the ball supply path (not shown) of the game hall are stored in a prize ball tank (not shown), and flow down a prize ball bowl (not shown) and introduced into a prize ball case (not shown). , And supplied to the tray 6 from the prize ball case.

  The payout control device 300 drives a payout motor (not shown) of the prize ball payout device 301 disposed in the prize ball case to pay out a game ball. One game ball is paid out by one pay-out operation (predetermined amount of rotational drive) of the pay-out motor, and the paid-out game ball passes through the pay-out flow path (not shown), and the tray 6 of the front board 5 Flow down.

  A payout count switch 302 is installed on the downstream side of the payout motor, and when a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor, a payout count signal (payout detection signal) from the payout count switch 302 is transmitted to the payout control device 300. Is done. The payout count signal is transmitted every time a payout of one game ball is detected, and the payout control device 300 detects the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the received payout count signal. Manage payouts.

  When an appropriate prepaid card 71 (shown in FIG. 1) whose balance is not zero is inserted into the CR unit 70, the CR unit 70 is in the process of lending (the ball lending is possible). The lending device READY signal shown is transmitted to the payout control device 300, and the lending enable LED signal and the frequency display LED signal are transmitted to the ball lending display device 15 and the frequency display device 14. The ball lending display device 15 that has received the ball lending LED signal turns on the ball lending available lamp, and the frequency display device 14 that has received the frequency display LED signal displays the balance frequency of the prepaid card 71. When the ball lending switch 12 is operated in this state, the operation signal (lending switch signal) is transmitted to the CR unit 70, and the CR unit 70 that has received the lending switch signal executes a subtraction process for the balance of the valuable medium. At the same time, a terminal terminal lending request completion confirmation signal is transmitted to the dispensing control device 300. The terminal terminal lending request completion confirmation signal is a signal that requests lending of the game balls for the basic unit (25 pieces). For example, one operation of the ball lending switch 12 makes a lending request for 5 times (125 pieces). When the setting is made on the CR unit 70 side so as to correspond, when the ball lending switch 12 is operated once, the terminal terminal lending request completion confirmation signal is repeatedly transmitted five times.

  The RAM of the payout control device 300 is provided with a payout remaining number storage area for storing the payout remaining number of game balls. The payout remaining number storage area stores a prize ball memory area for storing the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out as a prize ball (the number of remaining prize balls), and a loan for storing the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out as a loan (number of remaining loans) It is divided into memory areas. When the payout control device 300 receives the prize ball instruction command from the main control device 100, the payout control device 300 adds the number of prize balls remaining by the number of prize balls indicated by the received prize ball instruction command, and confirms the completion of the terminal terminal lending request from the CR unit 70. When the signal is received, the remaining loan amount is added by the basic unit. In the game ball payout operation, each time the payout control device 300 receives a payout count signal from the payout count switch 302, the payout control device 300 subtracts one of the remaining award ball numbers or the remaining lending amount by one, and The payout operation is continued until both of the remaining numbers become zero. Note that the payout control device 300 according to the present embodiment executes payout of the remaining loan amount with priority over the remaining number of winning balls. That is, when the remaining loan amount is not zero, the remaining loan amount is preferentially subtracted until the remaining loan amount becomes zero, and only when the remaining loan amount is zero, the remaining prize ball is subtracted, The payout ends when the remaining number of prize balls reaches zero. If a process (successful ball payout process) is set to continuously execute a single prize ball payout up to a predetermined unit number (for example, 25) as an upper limit, continuous prize ball payout is set. Even if the remaining loan amount increases from zero during the process, the process (prize ball payout) is continued without interruption until the ongoing continuous ball payout process is completed. Then, after one consecutive prize ball payout process is completed, if the remaining number of prize balls is not zero even if the remaining number of prize balls has not yet reached zero, the remaining number of outstanding balls is more than the remaining number of prize balls. Priority is given to paying out. The payout control apparatus 300 transmits a stand READY signal indicating this to the CR unit 70 when the payout operation is executable, and a stand terminal lending completion signal indicating this when the lending for the basic unit is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area 31, an effect display device (effect display means) 50, a stage 51, a first special symbol display device (special symbol display means) 40A, and a second special symbol display device. (Special drawing display means) 40B, normal symbol display device 41, a plurality of first start winning openings (starting openings) 61, a second starting winning opening (start opening) 62, and an electric tulip (second opening / closing means) 63 A special winning opening (specific winning opening) 64, an attacker device (opening / closing means) 65, a through chucker (passing gate) 66, a plurality of general winning openings 67, an out opening 68, and a game in the game area 31. There are provided a plurality of game nails and a windmill (not shown) that change the flow direction of the sphere (simplified in FIG. 2).

  The first start winning opening 61 is located below the stage 51 in the approximate center of the game area 31.

  For example, when the game ball flows down the left side of the game area 31 by the player's operation, the board configuration is such that the first start winning opening 61 is easily won.

  In addition, the board | substrate surface structure in this invention may be other than the said board | substrate surface structure, such as arrange | positioning the 1st start winning opening 61 and the 2nd starting winning opening 62 up and down perpendicularly.

  Each of the first start winning port 61, the second start winning port 62, the big winning port 64, the through chucker 66, and the general winning port 67 has a first start winning port detection sensor 91 for detecting the passage of a game ball, a second A start winning opening detection sensor 92, a large winning opening detection sensor 93, a through chucker detection sensor 94, and a general winning opening detection sensor 95 are incorporated.

  These detection sensors 91 to 95 are magnetic sensors that output a game ball detection signal (electrical signal) as the game ball passes, and the game ball detection signal is input to the main controller 100.

  The “winning entrance” in the present embodiment is a game ball storage port that is collected on the back side of the game area 31 when a game ball enters, and the “through chucker” has passed through the game ball passage portion provided in the game area 31. Later, a game ball passing port through which the game area 31 flows down again is used.

  In addition, “1 game” in the present embodiment, the game ball is won at the start winning opening where the special symbol display device is activated, and the special symbol on the special symbol display device starts to change. After the state where the fluctuation continues, the special symbol at which the fluctuation ends is displayed until the stop display.

  The first special symbol display device 40A is an electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery) related to the first special symbol performed by the main controller 100 in response to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 61. )), And more specifically, a predetermined special symbol is displayed in such a manner that the lottery result is displayed after the special symbol (number or pattern) changes based on the result of the electronic lottery. It is controlled by a special figure fluctuation display process of the fluctuation display control means 130 described later so that the (determined special symbol) is displayed in the form of derivation display (stop display).

  The second special symbol display device 40B is triggered by the winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening 62, and the second special symbol display device 40B is operated by the main controller 100 in the same manner as the electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery) described above. This is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the symbol (second special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery)). More specifically, based on the result of the electronic lottery, the special symbol (number or pattern) is displayed. After the fluctuation, the special display fluctuation display process of the fluctuation display control means 130 to be described later displays the predetermined special symbol (determined special symbol) in a manner of derivation display (stop display) in a manner of displaying the lottery result. It is to be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol that changes when the winning at the first start winning port 61 is triggered is the first special symbol, and the special symbol that changes when the winning at the second starting winning port 62 is the second special symbol. The change and the derivation display (stop display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a special symbol, and the variable display control means 130 is based on the order of the lottery processing with a predetermined priority according to the type of the special symbol. Is done.

  Depending on game setting conditions, a lottery process may be performed in a predetermined time-series winning order regardless of the type of special symbol, or individually and in parallel with each other (so-called special symbol simultaneous rotation). .

  Further, the first special symbol display device 40A and the second special symbol display device 40B are composed of a 7-segment display, and an effect display device 50 that performs a predetermined effect display within the same time corresponding to the variation display time of the special symbol. The game board 30 is spaced apart from the lower right portion of the game board 30 so as not to enter the field of view of the player who is watching.

  The state in which any one of the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 40A or the second special symbol display device 40B is blinking is a state in which the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed, The state where the blinking is stopped and the lighting is maintained is a state where the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped.

  Further, the time during which any of the seven segments constituting the first special symbol display device 40A or the second special symbol display device 40B is blinking is the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  Regarding the process of determining the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (the special figure fluctuation time which defines the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display process from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol) It will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are performed in a winning order of a predetermined priority order, and the corresponding first special symbol and second special symbol are changed, and then each lottery result is displayed. Each special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A and the second special symbol display device 40B in a display manner.

  In addition, the first special symbol lottery based on the first start winning port 61 and the second special symbol lottery based on the second start winning port 62 are executed in the winning order of the game balls (chronological old winning order), respectively. Each lottery result (special symbol) is derived and displayed individually.

  The effect display device 50 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 50 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the first special symbol and the first symbol that are individually executed in response to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62. Based on the result of the lottery concerning 2 special symbols, it is controlled by the sub-control device 200 so as to display a predetermined effect mode.

  The effect display device 50 includes a first effect symbol (dummy symbol) S1 variably displayed in conjunction with the variation of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A as a part of the predetermined effect mode. The first effect symbol (dummy symbol) S1 variably displayed in conjunction with the variation of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 40B is rendered in the liquid crystal image display area. Display control is performed as an image.

  Here, in principle, the stop display mode of the first effect symbol (dummy symbol) S1 is synchronized with the stop display mode (lottery result) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. That is, on the effect display device 50, a predetermined effect image including an effect symbol S1 that varies and stops according to the special symbol variation time so as to reflect the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed in conjunction with the special symbol variation display process. The

  Further, in the effect display device 50, a display region R1 for displaying that a reserved ball random number (described later) corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is stored in the RAM of the main control device 100 is provided. Separately, a display area R2 is provided for displaying that the reserved ball random number corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is stored in the RAM of the main controller 100.

  The through chucker 66 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass. In the present embodiment, the through chucker 66 is disposed above the second start winning opening 62 on the right side of the game board 30.

  When the game ball passes through the through chucker 66, the normal symbol winning lottery means 150 of the main controller 100 performs an electronic lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) related to the normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 41 is controlled by the normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 provided in the main control device 100 so as to display the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol (the loss per common symbol).

  The normal symbol display device 41 is disposed above the first special symbol display device 40A, and is composed of two LED lamps in the present embodiment.

  Only one of the two LED lamps is turned on when the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is hit (per normal), and only the other is turned on when lost. The state in which the two LED lamps are alternately blinking is a state in which the normal symbol is fluctuating, and the state in which the blinking is stopped and the lighting is maintained is a state in which the variation in the normal symbol is stopped.

  Moreover, the time when the two LED lamps are alternately blinking is a normal symbol variation time.

  The electric tulip 63 is provided at the entrance of the second start winning opening 62, and is a pair of blade members that rotate about an axis orthogonal to the front surface of the game board 30, and an electric tulip that drives the pair of blade members. A drive device (solenoid) 63A is provided, and energization of the solenoid 63A causes the pair of blade members to rotate away from each other, thereby enlarging the entrance of the second start winning prize port 62.

  Since the electric tulip 63 has a pair of blade members closed, the gap between the electric tulip and the game nail provided above the second start winning opening 62 cannot pass the game ball. In a state where the member is closed, it is impossible to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 62. In addition, you may comprise so that the winning of a game ball to the 2nd start winning opening 62 may become difficult in the state which closed a pair of blade member.

  The electric tulip 63 is controlled by the main control device 100 so that the pair of blade members are opened when the result of the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is a normal drawing.

  The stage 51 is a structure that is disposed below the effect display device 50 and allows the game ball to stay temporarily while rolling.

  A groove 51A is formed at the center of the stage 51, and a first start winning opening 61 is disposed at a position directly below the groove 51A. For this reason, the game ball dropped from the groove 51A is guided to the first start winning opening 61 with a high probability.

  In addition, on the side surface of the effect display device 50 (not shown), an entrance (so-called warp port) related to the ball passage for guiding the game balls one by one in the groove 51A is provided.

  The big winning opening 64 is a horizontally long rectangular opening and is provided below the first starting winning opening 61.

  The attacker device 65 is provided with a rectangular lid member which is provided in a rotating manner in the shape of a flap in the front-rear direction around the horizontal axis at the lower side of the rectangular opening, and has the same shape as that of the big prize opening 64. And a solenoid to be driven. When the solenoid is energized, the lid member rotates forward to open the special winning opening 64.

  The state in which the attacker device 65 is open is a state in which a game ball can be awarded to the grand prize winning port 64, and the state in which the attacker device 65 is closed is a state in which a game ball cannot be awarded to the grand prize winning port 64. .

  When the result of the first special symbol lottery related to the first special symbol performed when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 61 is a hit (per first special symbol), When the result of the second special symbol lottery related to the second special symbol performed when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 62 is a win (per second special symbol), the main controller 100 By controlling the attacker driving device 65A, a predetermined number of rounds are released, thereby providing a winning game (specific game) advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of rounds is 2 rounds (2 rounds per big), 5 rounds (5 rounds per big), or 15 rounds (15 rounds per big), and the maximum number of winnings per round is 9 (the predetermined number of winnings). ) And the longest opening time of the attacker device 65 is 30 seconds (predetermined opening time).

  That is, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 64 reaches the prescribed number of prizes (9 in this embodiment) before 30 seconds elapse from the time when the attacker device 65 is opened, One round is completed when 30 seconds elapse from the time when the attacker device 65 is released before the number of winning game balls reaches nine.

  Note that whether the winning game is 2 rounds, 5 rounds, or 15 rounds differs depending on the types of special figures that exist.

  It is also possible to make a hit game in which the opening time per round, the number of times of opening and closing the rectangular lid member, or a combination thereof is varied depending on the type per special figure.

  In addition, the form of the electric tulip 63 or the attacker device 65 is not limited to the above form, but from two blade members, one blade member, a door-shaped opening / closing plate material, or a lower side of the winning opening substantially flush with the game board surface. A velo-shaped plate material that slides to a protruding position and a buried position, or a combination of these may be used.

  In the present embodiment, “one round” is a process for opening the special winning opening 64 obtained by a command for one operation (command from the main control device 100) for operating the attacker device 65.

  Therefore, the number of times that the lid member is driven based on one command (one round) is not limited to one, but may be a predetermined number of times.

  Therefore, for example, in the case of a game of five rounds, the game of five rounds is completed based on the fact that one command for operating the attacker device 65 is continuously generated for five times individually.

  The number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 301 is associated in advance with each of the first start winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62, the big winning opening 64, and the general winning opening 67.

  The main control device 100 instructs the payout control device 300 on the number of prize balls to be paid in advance associated with the winning opening based on the winning opening where the winning of the game ball is detected. As described above, the payout control device 300 drives the payout motor of the prize ball payout device 301 in accordance with a command from the main control device 100 to cause the prize ball payout device 301 to pay out the prize ball. The prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout device 301 are counted by the payout counting switch 302, and the payout control device 300 stops the payout operation based on the input from the payout counting switch 302.

  In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls previously associated with the first start prize opening 61 and the second start prize opening 62 is 3, and the number of prize balls previously associated with the big prize opening 64 is 13. Yes, the number of prize balls associated with the general winning opening 67 in advance is five.

  For example, the design (theoretical) maximum number of winning balls for each jackpot is 18 for 9 rounds (9 winnings x 2 rounds), 45 for 5 rounds (9 winnings x 5 rounds), 15 rounds The jackpot is 135 (9 prizes x 15 rounds), and the maximum number of prize balls is 234 (18 prizes x 13 prize balls) for 2 rounds, and 585 (45 prizes x 13) for 5 rounds. Individual prize balls), 1755 (135 prizes × 13 prize balls) for 15 rounds.

  The generated big hit (specific game) is divided into a first type big hit (first type specific game) and a second type big hit (second type specific game). The first type jackpot is a jackpot that allows a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout device 301 in one big hit, and the attacker device 65 operates according to the first type opening / closing pattern. The second type big hit is a big hit in which a predetermined number or more of prize balls cannot be paid out by the prize ball payout device 301 in one big hit, and the attacker device 65 operates according to the second type opening / closing pattern. That is, the attacker device 65 opens and closes according to the first type opening / closing pattern when the first type big hit occurs, and opens and closes according to the second type opening / closing pattern when the second type big hit occurs, and the opened attacker device 65 is opened. Each prize ball is paid out by winning a game ball. When the attacker device 65 is opened and closed according to the first type opening / closing pattern, it is possible to pay out prize balls of a predetermined number or more. On the other hand, when opening / closing in accordance with the second type opening / closing pattern, the number of possible winnings to the attacker device 65 is smaller than in the first type opening / closing pattern, and it becomes impossible to pay out more than predetermined balls. Note that in a state where the attacker device 65 is closed, the game ball cannot be won and the prize ball is not paid out. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls that is 1/4 of the maximum number of winning balls in the jackpot with the largest number of winning balls is the largest number among all the jackpots. In other words, 1755/4 pieces (≈439 pieces) is a predetermined number, and the big round hit 15 and round 15 big hit are classified into the first type open / close pattern and the first type big hit, and the second round big hit is the second type open / close pattern and the first round open / close pattern. It is classified into two types of jackpots.

  Since the first type opening / closing pattern can pay out a relatively large number of prize balls, the player after the completion of the first type specific game consumes the prize balls obtained without using the valuable storage medium and plays the game. Is likely to do. On the other hand, since the second type opening / closing pattern does not pay out award balls, the player after the end of the second type specific game is likely to play a game using a valuable storage medium.

  It should be noted that the opening time of the attacker device 65 for one time is a short time (a time in which a predetermined number of winnings (9) cannot be won in relation to the interval of ball launching times), and as a result, a predetermined number or more of winning balls When an open / close pattern that cannot be paid out is set, the open / close pattern is classified into the second type open / close pattern (second type big hit) according to the classification criteria.

  The game balls that have not won any of the first start winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62, the big winning opening 64, and the general winning opening 67 from the out opening 68 positioned at the bottom of the gaming area 31. To be recovered.

  Hereinafter, the hardware configuration of the main controller 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the main controller 100 includes a first special symbol success / failure lottery means (special symbol lottery means) 110, a second special symbol success / failure lottery means (special symbol lottery means) 120, and a variable display control means 130. , A normal symbol winning / failing lottery means (normal symbol lottery means) 150, a winning game control means (specific game control means) 160, an electric tulip control means (second opening / closing control means) 170, and a game mode control means 180.

  Each of these means is a means set by a computer program and data stored in the ROM in order to perform control related to the game.

  The first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 is triggered by an electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery) per special symbol (per first special symbol) or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 61. To decide.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range based on one of the hardware internal system clocks periodically input. (In the present embodiment, an integer range of 0 to 65535). By updating at high speed one by one (for example, the processing completion time of one loop is 5 milliseconds), a random number for first special figure determination that is a hardware random number is generated. In other words, the game ball detection signal from the first start winning port detection sensor 91 is a main control device when the first special figure winning random number generating means 111 and the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 61 are triggered. The first special figure success / failure random number obtaining means 112 for obtaining (latching) the first special figure success / failure random number generated by the first special figure success / failure random number generation means 111 based on the input to the first special figure success / failure random number generation means 111, For special use The special figure low probability determination table 113A shown in FIG. 6 (a) or FIG. 6 (b) shows whether the first special figure rejection random number acquired by the number acquisition means 112 is per special figure or lost. The first special figure success / failure judging means 113 for judging with reference to the special figure high-accuracy judgment table 113B shown in FIG. 1 and the first special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 61 during the variation of the first special symbol. When the figure winning random number acquisition unit 112 acquires the first special figure winning random number, the predetermined special number winning random number is set as a reserved ball random number related to the first special symbol (4 in the present embodiment). 1), the first special figure determination random number holding means 114 is stored using the RAM of the main controller 100.

  The reserved ball random number stored by the random number holding means 114 for determining whether or not to hold the first special figure is satisfied each time the processing permission condition is satisfied in the winning order in which the reserved ball random number is stored, that is, in the winning order. In addition, the first special figure winning / non-judging judgment means 113 judges whether it is per special figure or lost, and the stored reserved ball random number related to the judgment is cleared.

  Note that the start value of the loop counter (including a loop counter described later) in the present embodiment can be changed randomly every time at a predetermined timing using a known technique or the like.

  The special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A and the special figure high-probability determination table 113B shown in FIG. 6 define the correspondence between the first special figure success / failure random number and the special figure hit / miss.

  Specifically, in the special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special figure hit / random numbers 0 to 186 are associated in advance with special figure hit / fail random numbers. Losses are associated with 187 to 65535 in advance. That is, the probability of hitting the special figure when the special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A is referred to is about 1/350.

  On the other hand, in the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure hits are associated in advance with the first special figure success / failure random numbers 0 to 1860, and the first special figure success / failure Losses are associated with the random numbers 1861 to 65535 in advance.

  That is, when the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B is referred to, the probability of hitting the special figure is about 1/35.

  As can be seen by comparing these winning probabilities, the winning probability per special figure based on the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B is less than the probability winning per special figure based on the special figure low-probability determination table 113A. 10 times higher.

  The gaming state in which the special figure low-probability determination table 113A is referred to in the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 to determine whether or not the special figure is hit or lost is the special figure normal gaming state in the present invention. The gaming state in which the high accuracy time determination table 113B is used and the special figure hit or the loss is determined is the special figure high probability gaming state in the present invention.

  Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the “special figure normal gaming state” will be referred to as “special figure low probability”, and the “special figure high probability gaming state” will be referred to as “special figure high probability”.

  In addition to the above-described means, the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 includes a first special figure type determining random number generating means 115, a first special figure type determining random number acquiring means 116, and a first special figure. A hit type determining means 117 and a first special figure type determining random number holding means 118 are provided.

  Each of these means has a special symbol that includes a plurality of special symbols that are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A when the result of the determination (lottery) by the special symbol success / failure determination means 113 is per special symbol. It is a means to determine by electronic lottery.

  Specifically, the type determining random number generating means 115 for the first special figure sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, based on an interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The random number for the type of the first special figure, which is a software random number, is generated by updating it one by one in the range of an integer of 0 to 99).

  The random number acquisition means 116 for determining the type per first special figure triggers the winning of the game ball of the first start winning opening 61 (the game ball detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 91 is sent to the main controller 100). Based on the input, a type determining random number for the first special figure generated by the first special figure type determining random number generating means 115 is acquired (latched).

  Further, the first special figure type determining means 117, when the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 is per special figure (per first special figure), the first special figure type determining random number obtaining means 116. The type of the first special symbol is determined with reference to the first special symbol type table 117A based on the first special symbol type determining random number obtained by the above.

  Further, when the first special symbol winning / failing lottery means 110 is lost, the first special symbol corresponding to one predetermined loss is determined.

  The random number holding means 118 for determining the type per first special figure is for determining the type per first special figure based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 61 during the variation of the first special symbol or during the winning game. When the random number acquisition means 116 acquires the type determining random number per first special figure, the RAM of the main controller 100 up to the predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment) of the type determining random number per first special figure. Use to memorize.

  The first special figure type determining random number stored by the first special figure type determining random number holding means 118 is displayed in the winning order based on the stop display of the changing first special symbol or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the first special symbol type determining means 117 is used to determine the type of the first special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the first special figure type table 117A is used when the first special symbol winning / lottery means 110 makes a special figure (per first special figure) type. It defines the correspondence between the random number for determination and the type of special symbol. There are four types of special symbols used in the present embodiment: 2R special symbol A, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, and 15R special symbol A. 2R special symbol A is associated in advance, 5R special symbol A is associated in advance with the first special symbol type determining random numbers 7 to 39, and the first special symbol type determining random numbers 40 to 89 are associated with each other. The 5R special symbol B is associated in advance, and the 15R special symbol A is associated in advance with the first special symbol type determining random numbers 90 to 99.

  When the first special symbol type table 117A is referred to and the type of the first special symbol is determined to be 2R special symbol A, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is, for example, “ It is displayed as a “4” doublet.

  When the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol A, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is displayed, for example, as a double-eyed “2”.

  In addition, when the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol B, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is displayed as, for example, a “5” doublet.

  In addition, when the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, the first special symbol derived on the first special symbol display device 40A is displayed as, for example, a “7” doublet.

  The selection probabilities for 2R special symbol A, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, and 15R special symbol A are 7%, 33%, 50%, and 10%, respectively.

  The selection probabilities are described for reference, and are not included in the first special figure type table 117A.

  As described above, the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 performs the first special symbol lottery related to the success / failure in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 61, and a plurality of types of first special symbols. A function for determining a special symbol (determined special symbol) related to the success / failure from among the above is provided.

  Next, the second special symbol use lottery means 120 provided separately from the first special symbol use lottery means 110 will be described.

  The second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 is triggered by an electronic lottery (second special symbol lottery) per special symbol (per second special symbol) or when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 62. To decide. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range based on one clock of the hardware internal system clock inputted periodically. (In this embodiment, an integer in the range of 0 to 65535 is generated at a high speed one by one (for example, the processing completion time of one loop is 5 milliseconds). In other words, the game ball detection signal from the second start winning port detection sensor 92 is the main control device when the second special figure winning / randomizing number generating means 121 and the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning port 62 are triggered. 100, the second special figure success / failure random number obtaining means 122 for obtaining (latching) the second special figure success / failure random number generated by the second special figure success / failure random number generating means 121 based on the input to the second special figure success / failure random number generating means 121; For special use The special figure low probability determination table 113A shown in FIG. 6A or FIG. 6B shows whether the second special figure rejection random number acquired by the number acquisition means 122 is per special figure or lost. The second special figure success / failure judging means 123 to be judged with reference to the special figure high-accuracy judgment table 113B to be shown, and the second special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 during the variation of the second special symbol. When the figure special random number acquisition means 122 obtains the second special figure random number, a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is used as the reserved special random number for the second special symbol. Second random number holding means 124 for storing and rejecting using the RAM of the main control device 100.

  The reserved ball random number stored by the second special figure winning / rejecting random number holding means 124 each time the processing permission condition is satisfied in the winning order in which the reserved ball random number is stored, that is, the winning order. In addition, the second special figure winning / non-judging judgment means 123 judges whether it is per special figure or lost, and the stored reserved ball random number related to the judgment is cleared.

  The special figure low-accuracy determination table 113A and the special figure high-accuracy determination table 113B are tables similar to the tables referred to in the first special symbol lottery.

  That is, the probability that the result of the first special symbol lottery executed with the winning at the first start winning opening 61 is per special figure (per first special figure) and the winning at the second starting winning opening 62 are The probability that the result of the second special symbol lottery executed as an opportunity is per special figure (per second special figure) is the same.

  In the same way as described above, the gaming state in which the special figure low-probability determination table 113A is referred to in the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 to determine whether the special figure hits or loses is determined as the special figure low-probability game in the present invention. The gaming state in which the special figure high-probability determination table 113B is used to determine whether or not the special figure is hit or lost is the special figure high-probability gaming state in the present invention.

  In addition to the above-described means, the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 includes a second special figure type determining random number generating means 125, a second special figure type determining random number acquiring means 126, and a second special figure. A hit type determining means 127 and a second special figure hit type determining random number holding means 128 are provided.

  Similar to the first special symbol lottery described above, these means are derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 40B when the result of the determination (lottery) by the special symbol success / failure determination means 123 is per special symbol. This is a means for determining by electronic lottery from a plurality of special symbols.

  Specifically, the type determining random number generation means 125 for the second special figure sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, based on an interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). A random number for each type of second special figure, which is a software random number, is generated by updating it one by one in an integer range of 0 to 99).

  Further, the random number obtaining means 126 for determining the type per second special figure triggers the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 62 (the game ball detection signal from the second start winning port detection sensor 92 is the main controller 100). 2), the type determining random number for the second special figure generating random number generating means 125 is acquired (latched).

  In addition, the second special symbol type determining means 127, when the second special symbol winning / not determining lottery means 120 is per special symbol (per second special symbol), the second special symbol type determining random number acquiring unit 126. The type of the second special symbol is determined with reference to the second special symbol type table 127A on the basis of the random number for determining the type of second special symbol acquired by the above.

  Further, when the second special symbol use lottery means 120 is lost, a second special symbol corresponding to one predetermined loss is determined.

  The random number holding means 128 for determining the type per second special figure is for determining the type per second special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 62 during the variation of the second special symbol or during the winning game. When the random number obtaining unit 126 obtains a type determining random number per second special figure, the RAM of the main controller 100 up to the predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment) of the type determining random number per second special figure. Use to memorize.

  The random number for determining the type of second special figure stored by the random number holding means 128 for determining the type of second special figure is displayed in the order of winning based on the stop display of the second special symbol being changed or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the second special symbol type determining means 127 is used to determine the type of the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the second special figure type table 127A is displayed when the second special symbol winning / lottery means 120 is per special figure (per second special figure). It defines the correspondence between the random number for determination and the type of special symbol.

  There are two types of special symbols used in the present embodiment: 5R special symbol A and 15R special symbol A, and 5R special symbol A is associated in advance with random numbers 0 to 19 for determining types per second special symbol. Thus, the 15R special symbol A is previously associated with the second special figure type determining random numbers 20 to 99.

  The selection probabilities of the 5R special symbol A and the 15R special symbol A are 20% and 80%, respectively.

  When the second special symbol type table 127A is referred to and the type of the second special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol A, the second special symbol derived on the second special symbol display device 40B is, for example, “ 2 ”

  In addition, when the type of the second special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, the second special symbol derived on the second special symbol display device 40B is displayed as, for example, a “7” doublet.

  In addition, when the first special figure type table 117A and the second special figure type table 127A are compared, the 2R special figure type table 127A does not include the 2R special symbol A and the 5R special symbol B, and Since the proportion of the 15R special symbol A selected is 80% of the total, the second special symbol lottery is more than the probability that the first special symbol type is determined to be the 15R special symbol A by the first special symbol lottery. The probability that the type of the second special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A is set to be significantly higher.

  Therefore, the player who enjoys the second special symbol lottery by the second special symbol lottery means 120 more per special figure than the first special symbol lottery by the first special symbol lottery means 110 as seen from the player Since there is a high probability that the type per special figure is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, the game can be advanced more advantageously.

  As described above, the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 performs the second special symbol lottery regarding the success / failure when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 62, and a plurality of types of second special symbols. A function for determining a special symbol (determined special symbol) related to the success / failure from among the above is provided.

  In addition, each of the 2R special symbol A, the 5R special symbol A, the 5R special symbol B, and the 15R special symbol A defined in the first special symbol type table 117A and the second special symbol type table 127A, The types of round numbers are associated in advance.

  “2R”, “5R”, and “15R” are named “2 rounds”, which are named after the special symbol indicating 2R special symbol, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, and 15R special symbol A. It is an abbreviation of “5 rounds” and “15 rounds”, and is a type of the number of rounds of a winning game associated with the special symbol in advance.

  That is, the type of the number of rounds of the winning game is determined by determining the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 40A or the second special symbol display device 40B by electronic lottery. It has become.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the winning game control means 160 will be described.

  The hit game control means 160 provides the player with a hit game by opening and closing the attacker device 65 for only two rounds when the type per special figure at the time of special figure is 2R special symbol A. When the type per special figure at the time of hit is 5R special symbol A or 5R special symbol B, the attacker device 65 is opened and closed for five rounds to provide the player with a hit game. When the type per figure is 15R special symbol A, the attacker device 65 is opened and closed for 15 rounds to provide the player with a game.

  The normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not to lose the normal symbol by electronic lottery (general symbol lottery) when the game ball passes through the through chucker 66.

  The normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 is configured in substantially the same manner as the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 or the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120. Specifically, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol use lottery means 150 sets the loop counter value within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, an integer of 0 to 65535) based on one clock of the hardware internal system clock that is periodically input. A random number generator for normal / incorrect use for generating a normal / incorrect random number that is a hardware random number by updating each one at a high speed (for example, 5 milliseconds for one loop), and a through checker In other words, based on the fact that the game ball detection signal from the through chucker detection sensor 94 is input to the main control device 100, the game ball passes through 66. The random number for random use for winning / unsuccessful random number acquisition means 152 for acquiring (latching) the random number for randomness for normal / unusual occurrence generated by the random number for randomness for generating / determined for drawing 151, A normal / non-probable determination unit 153 that determines whether the normal or permissible reference is made with reference to the general / low accuracy determination table 153A or the general / high accuracy determination table 153B; If the random number acquisition means 152 for normal / unusual acquisition acquires the random number for normal / unusual during the operation of the electric tulip 63 based on the general-purpose, the predetermined random number for normal / non-specific is determined by a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). ), The random number holding means 154 for normal / incorrect use for storing the random number as a reserved ball random number related to the normal symbol using the RAM of the main control device 100.

  That is, the normal symbol use lottery means 150 is a means for performing a general drawing lottery related to success / failure when the game ball passes through the through chucker 66.

  The common figure low-accuracy determination table 153A and the common figure high-accuracy determination table 153B prescribe the correspondence relationship between the random numbers for rejecting the common figure and the common figure and lose, and the specific contents are not shown. However, the winning probability per ordinary figure according to the ordinary figure high-accuracy determination table 153B is set to 1 / 1.1, for example, and the winning probability per ordinary figure according to the ordinary figure low-accuracy determination table 153A is 1/120. Is set. In other words, the normal figure high-accuracy determination table 153B is set to have a much higher probability of winning per normal figure than the normal figure low-accuracy determination table 153A. Wins per figure.

  In the following, for convenience, the game state in which the normal symbol low / high probability determination table 153A is used in the normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150 to determine whether or not the base symbol is hit or lost is referred to as “normal low probability”. A gaming state in which the time determination table 153B is used to determine the hit or loss of the usual figure is referred to as “ordinary figure high probability”.

  The electric tulip control means 170 shown in FIG. 4 energizes the solenoid 63A of the electric tulip 63 when elected for each regular drawing in the electronic lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) by the normal symbol success / failure lottery means 150, and the electric tulip 63 63 opens and closes a pair of blade members.

  The electric tulip control means 170 opens the electric tulip 63 twice in an opening time of, for example, 2.9 seconds with respect to one general figure in the normal figure high accuracy. The electric tulip 63 is opened once with an opening time of 0.2 seconds per hit.

  In the ordinary high accuracy, as described above, the electronic tulip 63 is opened twice for 2.9 seconds based on the winning in the electronic symbol lottery means 150 for the normal symbol. If the player launches a game ball on the right side of the game board 30, the second start prize port 62 can be easily awarded a game ball. With the award balls that are paid out based on the winning of 62, even if the game balls are fired to the game area 31, it is possible to play the game without reducing the number of game balls for firing.

  That is, if the game ball can be passed through the through chucker 66, the electric tulip 63 is easily opened, and the player can easily win the game ball in the second start winning opening 62 ( Supported) (so-called electric support state).

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game mode control means 180 refers to the game mode setting table 180A and sets the number of games related to special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy in each game mode.

  The game state setting table 180A defines the correspondence relationship between the types of special symbols, the types of game modes, and the number of games related to special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy. Regarding the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, when the special symbol winning symbol is “2R special symbol A” and “5R special symbol A”, it is set to “special symbol low probability”, and “5R special symbol B” and “15R special symbol” In the case of “A”, “Special figure high accuracy” is set. In addition, regarding the winning probability of the normal symbol drawing, when the special symbol winning symbol is “2R special symbol A”, it is set to “general symbol low probability”, “5R special symbol A”, “5R special symbol B” and “15R”. In the case of “special symbol A”, it is set to “normal figure high accuracy”. In other words, in this embodiment, “2R special symbol A” corresponds to a non-high-probability winning winning symbol that shifts to the normal low-accuracy state after the end of jackpot, and “5R special symbol A”, “5R special symbol B” and “15R special symbol A” corresponds to a high-accuracy transition winning symbol that shifts to a normal high-accuracy state after the big hit.

  The game mode control means 180 refers to the game mode setting table 180A, so that the game mode corresponding to the type per special figure derived as a result of the lottery by the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery ( Transition to normal mode, chance mode, large chance mode, or extra large chance mode is executed after the winning game is over. Then, after the winning game is finished, the game in the game mode after the transition is started.

  Next, the fluctuation display control means 130 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

  The fluctuation display control means 130 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern (including the concept of fluctuation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol from among a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns by electronic lottery. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display control means 130 includes a first special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery means (special figure fluctuation time determination means) 131 for determining a fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, and a second special symbol fluctuation. Second special symbol variation pattern lottery means (special symbol variation time determination means) 141 for determining a pattern, the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 and the second special symbol variation pattern lottery means 141. Based on the winning order of the predetermined priority, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 calculates the value of the loop counter based on an interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). A first special figure fluctuation pattern random number generating means 132 for generating a first special figure fluctuation pattern random number which is a software random number by updating one by one within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, an integer range of 0 to 99); , Triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start winning port 61 or the second starting winning port 61B (based on the fact that the game ball detection signal from the first start winning port detection sensor 91 is input to the main controller 100) ), First special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 133 for acquiring (latching) the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number generated by the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number generation means 132, and the first special figure fluctuation pattern random pattern Based on the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number obtained by the random number obtaining means 133, the first special figure first fluctuation pattern table 134A, the first special figure second fluctuation pattern table 134B, the first special figure third First special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 134 for selecting a special figure fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol with reference to any one of the fluctuation pattern table 134C or the fourth fluctuation pattern table 134D for the first special figure; The first special figure variation pattern random number obtaining means 133 obtains the first special figure variation pattern random number based on the winning of the game ball to the first start prize opening 61 or the first start prize opening 61B during the variation of the first special symbol. When acquired, the first special figure variation pattern random number is stored using the RAM of the main controller 100 up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And a holding means 135.

  The first special figure fluctuation pattern random number stored by the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number holding means 135 is one in the winning order based on the stop display of the first special symbol being changed or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 134 is used for selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  The first fluctuation pattern table 134A for the first special figure, the second fluctuation pattern table 134B for the first special figure, the third fluctuation pattern table 134C for the first special figure, and the fourth fluctuation pattern table 134D for the first special figure. For details, the first special pattern first fluctuation pattern table 144A, the second special figure second fluctuation pattern table 144B, and the second special figure third fluctuation which are referred to by the second special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery means 141. This will be described in detail later together with the description regarding the pattern table 144C.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the second special symbol variation pattern lottery means 141 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range based on the interrupt signal periodically (for example, every 4 milliseconds). In the embodiment, the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number generating means 142 for generating a second special figure fluctuation pattern random number that is a software random number by updating each by 1 in the range of an integer of 0 to 99), and a second starting prize In response to the winning of a game ball in the mouth 62 (based on the fact that a game ball detection signal from the second start winning port detection sensor 92 is input to the main controller 100), the second special figure variation pattern random number generating means The second special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 143 for acquiring (latching) the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number generated in 142, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 143. Based on the random number for 2 special figure fluctuation pattern, any one of first fluctuation pattern table 144A for second special figure, second fluctuation pattern table 144B for second special figure, and third fluctuation pattern table 144C for second special figure The second special symbol variation pattern selection means 144 for selecting the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol with reference to FIG. 5 and the second special symbol variation pattern selection means 144 based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 62 during the variation of the second special symbol. When the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 143 acquires the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number, the random number for the second special figure fluctuation pattern is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And a second special figure variation pattern random number holding means 145 for storing the data using the RAM of the control device 100.

  The second special figure fluctuation pattern random number stored by the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number holding means 145 is one in the winning order based on the stop display of the second special figure being changed or the end of the winning game. Each time the processing permission condition is satisfied, the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 144 is used for selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first special pattern first variation pattern table 134A, the first special diagram second variation pattern table 134B, as the variation pattern tables referred to by the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131, A first variation 3rd variation pattern table 134C and a first variation 3rd variation pattern table 134D are set.

  As shown in FIG. 12, as the variation pattern table referred to by the second special symbol variation pattern lottery means 141, the first variation pattern table 144A for the second special diagram, the second variation pattern for the second special diagram. A table 144B and a third special pattern third variation pattern table 144C are set.

  Hereinafter, the contents of each table and the relationship between the tables will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In the following description, the respective tables may be simply referred to as variation pattern tables 134A to 134D and variation pattern tables 144A to 144C.

  The fluctuation pattern tables 134A to 134D define the correspondence between the first special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers and the special figure fluctuation pattern No. The fluctuation pattern tables 144A to 144C define the correspondence between the second special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers and the special figure fluctuation pattern No. The special figure fluctuation pattern No is previously associated with the type of special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time).

  As shown in FIG. 13, each of the variation pattern tables 134A to 134D and 144A to 144C is associated with each of the above-described four types of game modes in advance.

  Specifically, when the game mode is in the normal state, the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 is associated with the first special symbol first variation pattern table 134A in advance, and the second special symbol variation The pattern drawing means 141 is associated with a first special pattern first variation pattern table 144A in advance.

  When the game mode is the chance mode, the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 is associated with the first special symbol second variation pattern table 134B in advance, and the second special symbol variation pattern lottery means. 141 is associated in advance with a second special pattern second variation pattern table 144B.

  When the game mode is the large chance mode, the first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131 is preliminarily associated with the first special symbol variation pattern table 134C and the second special symbol variation pattern. The lottery means 141 is associated with a third special pattern third variation pattern table 144C in advance.

  When the game mode is the extra-large chance mode, the first special symbol variation pattern drawing means 131 is associated with the first special symbol fourth variation pattern table 134D in advance, and the second special symbol variation pattern The lottery means 141 is associated with a third special pattern third variation pattern table 144C in advance. And each of the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 134 which comprises the 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery means 131, and the 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern selection means 144 which comprises the 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery means 141, respectively. Refers to any one of the variation pattern tables 134A to 134D and the variation pattern tables 144A to 144C associated with the game mode at that time, and the special pattern variation patterns of the first special symbol and the second special symbol ( The special figure variation pattern No) is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the fluctuation time determined when the special drawing lottery is lost is 5 seconds, 12 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds, 495 seconds, 600 seconds, Or 900 seconds, and the variation time determined when winning is either 60 seconds or 90 seconds.

  Main controller 100 transmits a predetermined command to sub-controller 200 at a predetermined transmission timing. Specifically, when starting to display the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the game state at the time of the variation start (the current game mode set by the game mode control means 180 described above) is confirmed. A game state confirmation designation command to be designated, a symbol designation command for designating the determined fixed special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined special diagram variation pattern No (variation time) are transmitted. When a big hit occurs, an opening command is sent at the start of the big hit. Also, at the end of the big hit, an ending command, a gaming state designation command for designating the gaming state after the big hit (the game mode to be transferred), and the number of games to continue the special figure high accuracy in the case of special figure high accuracy (special figure A special figure high-accuracy rotation number designation command for designating the upper limit rotation number of fluctuation (99 rotations as shown in FIG. 10 in this embodiment)) and the number of games to continue the normal figure high-precision in the case of normal figure high accuracy ( An ordinary high-accuracy rotational speed designation command that designates the upper limit rotational speed of the special figure fluctuation (99 revolutions as shown in FIG. 10 in this embodiment) is transmitted to the sub-control device 200.

  Next, the sub control device 200 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control device 200 includes an effect control means (effect display control means) 230, a background determination means 210, an effect pattern selection means (effect display control means) 220, and a flag control means (notification determination). Means) 240 and notification timing determination means (notification determination means) 250. In the RAM of the sub-control device 200, areas for storing ON / OFF of the normal high-accuracy flag FG1, the informed flag FG2, and the pre-forgetting informing flag FG3 are set in advance.

  The sub control device 200 recognizes the gaming state at that time by the gaming state confirmation designation command received from the main control device 100, and the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery by the symbol designation command (per special figure). And a special symbol (determined special symbol), and the variation pattern designation command recognizes the variation start timing of the special symbol and the special symbol variation pattern No (variation time). Further, the sub-control device 200 recognizes the start of the jackpot by the opening command received from the main control device 100, recognizes the end of the jackpot by the ending command, recognizes the gaming state that shifts after the jackpot by the gaming state designation command, Recognize the upper limit speed of the special figure fluctuation that continues the special figure high accuracy with the special figure high accuracy rotation number designation command, and the upper limit rotation number of the special figure fluctuation that continues the high accuracy figure with the special figure high accuracy rotation number designation command Recognize

  The background determination means 210 is the transmission information from the main control device 100, the special symbol per lot related to the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, or the special symbol type, the special symbol variation pattern No, the current The effect control means 230 determines the background to be displayed on the effect display device 50 based on the game mode.

  The background determination unit 210 includes a background table 210A that predefines the correspondence between the game mode type and the background image type, and refers to the background table 210A to display the background image 54 (displayed on the effect display device 50). (Shown in FIG. 18) is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the background table 210A, a normal background image is associated with a normal mode, a chance mode background image is associated with a chance mode, and a large chance background image is associated with a large chance mode. An oversized chance background image is associated with the mode in advance. These background images are easy to distinguish, so the player can determine the current game mode by looking at the background images.

  Further, the sub-control device 200 (the effect control means 230) determines the type of special symbol when the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery that is transmission information from the main control device 100 is per special symbol ( 2R special symbol A, 5R special symbol A, 5R special symbol B, 15R special symbol A) and first special diagram variation pattern (first special diagram variation pattern No1 to No4, and first special diagram variation pattern No11 to No17) 1) or the second special figure fluctuation pattern (second special figure fluctuation pattern No1 to No4 and one of the second special figure fluctuation patterns No11 to No18). The first special symbol, the second effect symbol, and the second special symbol start to change substantially in synchronization with each other, and the effect display device 50 is controlled so as to stop as the change time elapses.

  The sub-control device 200, based on the information related to the display of the effect symbol transmitted from the main control device 100, stops and displays the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, that is, the stop symbols of both effect symbols. Is to decide.

  Specifically, the sub-control device 200 determines “222”, “444” when the type of the first special symbol at the time of the special symbol is determined to be the 2R special symbol A in any game mode. "Is determined as a stop symbol of the first effect symbol by electronic lottery.

  When the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol A, either “666” or “888” is selected from the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol by electronic lottery. The stop symbol is decided.

  In addition, when the type of the first special symbol is determined to be the 5R special symbol B, any one of “111”, “333”, and “555” is determined as the stop symbol of the first effect symbol by electronic lottery. It is supposed to be.

  When the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be the 15R special symbol A, “777” is determined to be the stop symbol of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol. .

  The sub-control device 200 is used when the result of the electronic lottery (first special symbol lottery, second special symbol lottery) by the first special symbol success / failure lottery means 110 and the second special symbol success / failure lottery means 120 is lost. If the production pattern is reach, the reach number “121” or “454”, which is different from the other two only in the middle of the three numbers, becomes the stop design of the production design, or When the production pattern is not reach, the three numbers are determined by electronic lottery from a plurality of types of losing stop symbols prepared in advance so that all three numbers are different.

  Further, the effect pattern selection means 220 is a first special figure fluctuation pattern (first special figure fluctuation pattern No) or a second special figure fluctuation pattern (second special figure fluctuation pattern No.) determined by the fluctuation display control means 130 described above. ) And the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery (per first special symbol, per second special symbol or lose) the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ).

  The effect pattern selection means 220 is a first effect pattern table 221 that defines the correspondence between the first special figure variation pattern No and the effect pattern type, and the correspondence between the second special figure variation pattern No and the effect pattern type. A second effect pattern table 222 that defines the relationship is provided, and the effect patterns of the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are selected with reference to the effect pattern table 221; 222.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first effect pattern table 221 in which the effect pattern of the first effect symbol is defined is configured by an effect pattern table 221A for losing and an effect pattern table 221B for special drawings.

  In the losing effect pattern table 221A shown in FIG. 16A, the first special figure fluctuation pattern No11 is associated with the loss fluctuation A (fluctuation time 12 seconds) in advance, and the first special figure fluctuation pattern No12 is lost. Fluctuation B (fluctuation time 12 seconds) is associated in advance, middle reach A (fluctuation time 60 seconds) is associated with first special figure fluctuation pattern No13, and long reach is associated with first special figure fluctuation pattern No14. A (fluctuation time of 90 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No. 15 and the loss fluctuation C (fluctuation time of 30 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No. 16 with the short reach A ( Variation time 30 seconds) is associated with the first special figure variation pattern No17, and the variation variation D (variation time 495 seconds) is associated with it.

  In the special pattern per effect (per first special figure) pattern 221B shown in FIG. 16B, middle reach A (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No1 in advance. Middle reach B (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No2 in advance, and middle reach C (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No3 in advance. Long reach A (variation time 90 seconds) is associated in advance with the first special figure fluctuation pattern No4.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the second effect pattern table 222 in which the effect pattern of the second effect symbol is defined includes a loss effect effect pattern table 222A and a special effect per effect pattern table 222B.

  In the loss production pattern table 222A shown in FIG. 17A, the second special figure fluctuation pattern No11 is associated with the loss fluctuation A (fluctuation time 120 seconds) in advance, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern No12 is lost. The fluctuation B (fluctuation time 120 seconds) is associated in advance, the second special figure fluctuation pattern No13 is associated with the loss fluctuation C (fluctuation time 600 seconds), and the second special figure fluctuation pattern No14 is lost. D (fluctuation time of 900 seconds) is associated, the second special figure fluctuation pattern No15 is associated with short reach A (fluctuation time of 45 seconds), and the second special figure fluctuation pattern No16 is associated with the loss fluctuation E ( Fluctuation time 45 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No. 17 and the loss fluctuation F (variation time 45 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation. Nope fluctuations G (change time 5 seconds) is associated with the turn No18.

  In the special pattern per second (per second special figure) effect pattern table 222B shown in FIG. 17B, middle reach A (fluctuation time 60 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No1 in advance. Middle reach B (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No2 in advance, and middle reach C (variation time 60 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No3 in advance. Long reach A (variation time 90 seconds) is associated with the second special figure fluctuation pattern No4 in advance.

  The effect pattern selection means 220 is the result of the first special symbol variation pattern and the first special symbol lottery transmitted from the main control device 100 when the effect control device 230 causes the effect display device 50 to variably display the first effect symbol ( The first special figure variation pattern (first special figure fluctuation) by referring to any of the tables (for special figure or for detachment) that constitute the first effect pattern table 221 based on the first special figure or loss) An effect pattern corresponding to the pattern No) is determined.

  Further, the effect pattern selection means 220 is configured to display the second special symbol variation pattern and the second special symbol lottery transmitted from the main control device 100 when the effect control device 230 causes the effect display device 50 to variably display the second effect symbols. Based on the result (per second map or miss), the second special pattern variation pattern (second special pattern) is referred to by referring to any table (for special chart or out) for the second effect pattern table 222. The effect pattern corresponding to the figure variation pattern No) is determined.

  The image of the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern selection means 220 appropriately includes other images such as the character 53 in addition to the effect symbol S1, and an effect image is displayed as an effect image by superimposing the effect pattern image on the background image 54. It is displayed on the device 50.

  The first effect symbol and the second effect symbol whose change has been started by the sub-control device 200 start to change according to the respective effect patterns, and stop the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the change time elapses. The display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the result of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery substantially in synchronization with the time.

  Then, the stop state of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, or the second special symbol and the second effect symbol that are stopped and displayed are the results of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery per the first special symbol, respectively. Or, in the case of a mode showing the second special figure, the hit game described above is started, and the game mode after the hit game is shifted depending on the type of the special figure.

  The flag control means 240 controls the ON / OFF of the normal high-accuracy flag FG1, the informed flag FG2, and the pre-forget forgetting notification flag FG3, respectively.

  Regarding the common figure high-accuracy flag FG1, when the gaming state confirmation designation command and the gaming state designation command received from the main control device 100 are commands to designate the common figure high-precision state, the flag control means 240 Set FG1 to ON. In addition, when the gaming state confirmation designation command and the gaming state designation command received from the main control device 100 are commands that designate the normal figure low-accuracy state, or when the big hit ends, the special designation specified by the common figure high-precision rotation number designation command. When the upper limit number of rotations of the figure fluctuation exceeds the number of fluctuations of the special symbol from the end of the big hit, the common figure high-accuracy flag FG1 is set to OFF.

  Regarding the informed flag FG2, the flag control unit 240 is informed when the ordinary high accuracy flag FG1 is ON and the effect control unit 230 displays a warning image 52 (shown in FIG. 18) described later. The flag FG2 is set to ON. Further, when the usual figure high-accuracy flag FG1 is set to OFF, the informed flag FG2 is set to OFF.

  With respect to the forgotten pre-flag notification flag FG3, the flag control means 240 is the main control device 100 when the symbol designation command received from the main control device 100 is a command for designating the first type big hit and the notified flag FG2 is OFF. At the timing when the opening command or the ending command is received from, the forgotten precursor notification flag FG3 is set to ON. Further, when the effect control means 230 executes the display of the alert image 52, the forgetting to pre-cursor notification flag FG3 is set to OFF.

  In other words, when the big hits are repeated several times through the normal high accuracy state, the warning image 52 is displayed from the first type big hit on the condition that the warning image 52 is not displayed once in the period. In the period until it is set, the forgetting to precursor notification flag FG3 is turned on.

  When the sub control device 200 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control device 100, the notification timing determination unit 250 determines whether or not it is a notification timing that prompts the user to remove the prepaid card 71 from the CR unit 70.

  The notification timing determination unit 250 sets the change pattern instruction command in response to the change pattern instruction command when the forgetting to update precursor flag FG3 is ON and the change time specified by the change pattern instruction command is a predetermined time or more (10 seconds or more in the present embodiment). The display time of the corresponding effect image is determined as the notification timing.

  Accordingly, the notification timing determination means 250 is after the first variation big hit (after the first type big hit if the big hit is repeated a plurality of times through the usual high accuracy state), and the predetermined variation time or longer. When the main control device 100 (first special symbol variation pattern lottery means 131, second special symbol variation pattern lottery means 141) first determines the special symbol variation time, the display time of the corresponding effect image is set as the notification timing. judge. Further, the notification timing determination unit 250 does not determine the display time of the effect image after the end of the second type specific jackpot as the notification timing. Further, the notification timing determination means 250 notifies the display time of the effect image after the big hit is completed, and the big hit is continuously generated a plurality of times through the normal high accuracy state, and one of the multiple big hits ends. When it is determined as the timing, the display time of the effect image after the end of the jackpot that occurs after the determination is not determined as the notification timing.

  The predetermined variation time that is a criterion for determining the notification timing is set in consideration of the shortest display time of the alert image 52 that is necessary for allowing the player to visually recognize the alert image 52 with certainty.

  In the display of the effect image determined as the notification timing by the notification timing determination unit 250, the effect control unit 230 is an image different from the effect symbol S1 and is displayed on the prepaid card 71 from the CR unit 70 as shown in FIG. A predetermined alert image 52 that prompts the user to take out is included in the effect image and displayed. In the alert image 52, for example, a sentence such as “Please be careful about forgetting to take a prepaid card or theft”, a diagram showing a state in which the prepaid card 71 is taken out from the CR unit 70, and the like are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the alert image 52 is spot-displayed at a predetermined position of the effect image as a cut-in image during a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) within the display time of the effect image. A frame (cut-in target frame) that allows cut-in of the alert image 52 is set in advance for each effect pattern that is longer than or equal to the predetermined variation time, and the effect control means 230 displays the alert image 52 in the cut-in target frame. Overlapping display. In the cut-in target frame, the effect design S1 is displayed in a small size at a corner that does not overlap the alert image 52.

  The mode of displaying the alert image 52 in the effect image is not limited to the above cut-in, and may be displayed as a dialogue of the displayed character 53, for example. In the case of the aspect in which the alert image 52 is displayed in a spot manner as a cut-in or a character 53 dialogue, it is effective because the player can easily focus on the alert image 52. In addition, including the alert image 52 limited to the effect image whose display time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time as in the present embodiment displays the alert image 52 in a spot manner as a cut-in or a character 53 line. This is particularly effective in the case of the embodiment.

  Prepare a plurality of warning images with different display modes such as colors and layouts so that the expectation given to the player is different, and when executing a hot performance pattern that gives the player a sense of expectation It may be associated in advance which caution image is to be cut-in to each effect pattern so that the evoked image is cut-in. In this way, the effect of rendering can be enhanced by displaying the alert image with different feelings of expectation.

  Note that the alert image 52 may be displayed in part or all of the display time of the effect image including the alert image 52 in the background image 54. In addition to the table used for normal production, a special table that includes a warning image is prepared separately for the production pattern table for each production pattern that is longer than the specified variation time. An alert image may be displayed by switching the table to be performed.

  Next, the effect image display processing executed by the sub-control device 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started by receiving a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command from the main control device 100.

  When this process is started, whether or not there is a ball and whether or not it is a big hit for the first time (whether or not the received symbol designation command is a command for designating the first type big hit and the informed flag FG2 is OFF). Determine (step S1).

  If there is a ball and a big hit for the first time (step S1: YES), the forgotten precursor notification flag FG3 is set to ON (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, it is a losing (a symbol designating command is a command that designates a losing), a big hit without a ball out (a symbol designating command is a command that designates a second type big hit), or a big hit with a ball out, but a first hit If not (the designating command is a command for designating the first type big hit, but the informed flag FG2 is ON) (step S1: NO), the process proceeds to step S3 while maintaining the precursor forgotten informing flag FG3. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the variation of the production symbol S1 (step S3). If it is the timing of the variation start (step S3: YES), whether or not it is a long-term variation (received variation pattern). It is determined whether or not the variation time specified by the designation command is equal to or longer than the predetermined variation time (step S4). In addition, if it is not the timing of a change start (step S3: NO), this process will be complete | finished.

  If it is a long-time fluctuation (step S4: YES), it is determined whether or not the forgotten precursor notification flag FG3 is ON (step S5). If the forget-for-notification flag FG3 is ON (step S5: YES), the forget-not-for-notice notification effect (cut-in of the alert image 52) is executed (step S6), and the forget-not-for-notification flag FG3 is set to OFF (step S6). Step S7), the process ends.

  When it is not long-time fluctuation (step S4: NO), and when the forgetting to forget precursor flag FG3 is OFF (step S5: NO), a normal effect is executed (step S8), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a player who may win a large number of winning balls by jackpot and consume the winning balls acquired without using the prepaid card 71 in a subsequent game, Since the alert image 52 is displayed after the end of the big hit, it is possible to alert the player not to forget to take the prepaid card 71 from the CR unit 70 at an appropriate timing for the player.

  Further, after the first type specific game in which the attacker device 65 is controlled to open and close according to the first type opening / closing pattern in which a predetermined number of prize balls can be paid out, a warning image 52 is included in the effect image and displayed. After the end of the second type specific game in which the attacker device 65 is controlled to open and close according to the second type opening / closing pattern in which a plurality of prize balls cannot be paid out, the alert image 52 is not displayed.

  In this way, it is possible to pay out more than a predetermined number of prize balls, and be careful after the end of the first type specific game where there is a high possibility of consuming the prize balls obtained without using the prepaid card 71 in the subsequent game. An arousal image 52 is displayed, and it is impossible to pay out a predetermined number or more of the prize balls. In the subsequent game, there is a high possibility that the prepaid card 71 will be used. Since it is not displayed, it is possible to prompt the player to take out the prepaid card 71 more accurately.

  Further, since the attention image 52 is included in the effect image reflecting the result of the special drawing lottery, for example, the attention of the player can be strongly attracted compared to the case where the attention image is included in the effect image during the big hit. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to take out the prepaid card 71 at a timing with a high alerting effect.

  In addition, since the effect image including the alert image 52 is limited to the effect image whose display time is a predetermined time or more, the alert image in the effect image whose display time is short in order to alert the player. The display of the image 52 can be eliminated in advance, and the player can surely visually recognize the alert image 52.

  Further, in the case where the big hit is continuously generated a plurality of times through the ordinary high accuracy state, the alert image 52 is not displayed after the alert image 52 is displayed once, so the alert image 52 is displayed many times. Thus, it can be prevented that the player feels bothersome.

  Furthermore, since the warning image 52 is displayed using the effect display process in the sub-control device 200 without changing the processing in the main control device 100, it can be easily applied to various types of pachinko machines, High versatility.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment which applied the invention made by this inventor and its modification were described, this invention is limited by the description and drawing which make a part of indication of this invention by these embodiment and modification. There is nothing.

  For example, the alert image 52 may be displayed after all types of jackpots regardless of the number of prize balls, or the alert image 52 may be displayed continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation displays. Good.

  Further, main controller 100 may determine the variation pattern such that the first special figure variation time after the occurrence of the first type big hit is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. In this case, the sub-control device 200 does not need to determine whether or not the special figure fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined fluctuation time (step S4 in FIG. 19).

  That is, it should be added that other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, and the like made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments or modifications are all included in the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine (ball ball game machine), 30 game board, 31 game area, 40A 1st special symbol display device (special figure display means), 40B 2nd special symbol display apparatus (special figure display means), 41 normal symbol display Device, 50 effect display device (effect display means), 61 first start winning opening (start opening), 62 second start winning opening (start opening), 63 electric tulip (second opening / closing means), 64 large winning opening (specific (Winning mouth), 65 Attacker device (opening / closing means), 66 Through chucker (passing gate), 70 CR unit, 71 Prepaid card (valuable storage medium), 100 Main control device, 110 First lottery means for special symbol (special symbol) Lottery means), 120 second special symbol success / failure lottery means (special symbol lottery means), 130 variation display control means, 131 first special symbol variation pattern lottery means (special figure) Fluctuation time determination means), 141 second special symbol variation pattern lottery means (special symbol variation time determination means), 150 normal symbol success / failure lottery means (normal symbol lottery means), 170 electric tulip control means (second opening / closing control means) ), 200 sub-control device, 220 effect pattern selection means (effect display control means), 230 effect control means (effect display control means), 240 flag control means (notification determination means), 250 notification timing determination means (notification determination means) , 300 payout control device (payout means), 301 prize ball payout device (payout means)

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A CR unit that removably receives a valuable storage medium that stores the valuable value is provided side by side or integrally provided, and a game ball that is lent as a price for the valuable value stored in the valuable storage medium received by the CR unit is played. A ball game machine that launches into the game area of the board and plays a game,
A start opening provided in the game area so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A special symbol lottery means for executing a special symbol lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start opening, and determining a confirmed special symbol corresponding to the success or failure from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the result of the special symbol lottery; ,
In response to the determination of the fixed special symbol by the special symbol lottery means, a special symbol variation time that defines the execution time of the special symbol variation display process from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol is determined. Figure variation time determining means,
Special figure display means provided on the game board;
The special figure fluctuation display process according to the special figure fluctuation time determined by the special figure fluctuation time determining means is executed, and the determined special symbol determined by the special symbol lottery means is derived to the special figure display means. Variable display control means for displaying;
A specific winning opening provided in the gaming area so that gaming balls flowing down the gaming area can win a prize;
An opening / closing means for closing the specific winning opening so as to be openable and closable;
A payout means for paying out a prize ball in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the specific prize opening;
When the fixed special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display control means is a special symbol winning symbol set in advance, a specific game for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing means according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern corresponding to the special symbol winning symbol Specific game control means to occur,
Effect display means provided on the game board;
A predetermined effect image including an effect symbol that fluctuates and stops according to the special symbol variation time determined by the special symbol variation time determination unit so as to reflect a result of the special symbol lottery by the special symbol lottery unit, the variation display control Effect display control means for displaying in conjunction with the special figure fluctuation display processing of the means;
Notification determination means for determining whether it is a notification timing for prompting removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit,
When the special figure fluctuation time determination means first determines a special figure fluctuation time that is equal to or longer than a predetermined fluctuation time after the specific game is ended , the effect display control corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time is performed. The display time of the effect image by means is determined as the notification timing,
In the display of the effect image determined as the notification timing by the notification determination unit, the effect display control unit is a predetermined image that is different from the effect symbol and prompts the removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit. A bullet ball game machine characterized by displaying an alert image in the effect image. A CR unit that removably receives a valuable storage medium that stores the valuable value is provided side by side or integrally provided, and a game ball that is lent as a price for the valuable value stored in the valuable storage medium received by the CR unit is played. A ball game machine that launches into the game area of the board and plays a game ,
A start opening provided in the game area so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A passing gate provided in the gaming area so that a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can pass through;
A special symbol lottery means for executing a special symbol lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start opening, and determining a confirmed special symbol corresponding to the success or failure from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the result of the special symbol lottery; ,
In response to the determination of the fixed special symbol by the special symbol lottery means, a special symbol variation time that defines the execution time of the special symbol variation display process from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol is determined. Figure variation time determining means,
Special figure display means provided on the game board;
The special figure fluctuation display process according to the special figure fluctuation time determined by the special figure fluctuation time determining means is executed, and the determined special symbol determined by the special symbol lottery means is derived to the special figure display means. Variable display control means for displaying;
A specific winning opening provided in the gaming area so that gaming balls flowing down the gaming area can win a prize;
An opening / closing means for closing the specific winning opening so as to be openable and closable;
A payout means for paying out a prize ball in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the specific prize opening;
When the fixed special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display control means is a special symbol winning symbol set in advance, a specific game for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing means according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern corresponding to the special symbol winning symbol Specific game control means to occur,
A second opening / closing means that is maintained in a closed position in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter the start port, and is capable of opening and closing between the closed position and an open position in which the game ball easily enters the start port;
A normal symbol lottery means for executing a general drawing lottery in response to the passage of the game ball to the passing gate and determining whether or not it is a win for opening and closing the second opening / closing means based on a result of the general drawing lottery; ,
A second opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing of the second opening / closing means when the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery means is winning;
Effect display means provided on the game board;
A predetermined effect image including an effect symbol that fluctuates and stops according to the special symbol variation time determined by the special symbol variation time determination unit so as to reflect a result of the special symbol lottery by the special symbol lottery unit, the variation display control Effect display control means for displaying in conjunction with the special figure fluctuation display processing of the means;
Notification determination means for determining whether it is a notification timing for prompting removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit,
The notification determining means determines the display time of the effect image by the effect display control means after the end of the specific game as the notification timing,
In the display of the effect image determined as the notification timing by the notification determination unit, the effect display control unit is a predetermined image that is different from the effect symbol and prompts the removal of the valuable storage medium from the CR unit. Display the alert image in the effect image,
The special figure winning symbol is a non-high-accuracy transition winning symbol that shifts to a common figure low-probability state in which the winning probability of the general drawing lottery is low after the specific game ends, and the special symbol winning symbol after the specific game ends Including a high-accuracy transition winning symbol for transitioning to a high-accuracy state where the winning probability of the lottery is higher than the normal-low probability state.
The notification determining means displays the effect image after the specific game is generated a plurality of times consecutively through the normal high-accuracy state and any one specific game is ended among the plurality of specific games. A bullet ball game machine , wherein when the time is determined as the notification timing, the display time of the effect image after the end of the specific game that occurs after the determination is not determined as the notification timing . A ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The special figure winning symbol includes a first type special symbol winning symbol and a second type special symbol winning symbol,
The specific game control means is capable of paying out a predetermined number of prize balls by the payout means when the fixed special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display control means is the first type special figure winning symbol. When a first type specific game for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing means according to the type opening / closing pattern occurs, and when the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed by the variable display control means is the second type special symbol winning symbol, the payout means A second type specific game for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing means according to a second type opening / closing pattern in which a predetermined number or more of prize balls cannot be paid out;
The notification determination unit determines the display time of the effect image after the end of the first type specific game as the notification timing, and sets the display time of the effect image after the end of the second type specific game as the notification timing. A ball game machine characterized by not being judged.

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