JPH10179870A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a player such a thrilling feeling as whether a specified game state is generated or not to thereby enhance the fun of game by starting informing operation of specified informing means after the lapse of a specified time from the time when a big win figure pattern being the result of specified display is led out, in a variable display device. SOLUTION: When the display result of variable display units 43-45 is turned into a special display result in a special variable display device 40, a special variable prize ball device 15 is driven and a specified game state advantageous to a player is given thereto. In this case, a center lamp 48 and illuminators 49-52 being specified informing means are provided to inform the player that generation of specified game state is determined after the lapse of a specified period of time from the time when the specified display result is led out. The specified period of time until the means starts the informing operation is set longer than the period of time for once stopping varying conditions of variable display. Accordingly, the impression that the leading-out of the specified display result is due to the stoppage at a time is given to the player, thereby giving the player the thrilling feeling whether the specified game stae is generated or not.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game having a variable display device capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of a variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result. It is about the machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device generally provided in a pachinko game machine as a ball-and-ball game machine variably displays symbols on a plurality of rows of variable display portions, and the display result of each variable display portion is predetermined. When a big hit symbol (specific display result) is reached, a specific game state is generated, and a predetermined game value is given to the player. Also, for pachinko machines,
There has been provided a specific notifying means for notifying the player of the determination of the occurrence of the specific game state with the derivation of the big hit symbol. Specifically, such a specific notification means is a decorative lamp / LE.
D and a speaker, and a decorative lamp / LED is controlled to be turned on and off in conjunction with the derivation of the big hit symbol, and a sound of a fanfare or the like is output from the speaker, thereby notifying the occurrence of the specific game state.

[0003]

However, in a conventional pachinko game machine which notifies the occurrence of a specific game state as described above, the control of turning on / off the lamp / LED and the sound output from the speaker (the notification operation of the specific notification means) are provided. ) Was started at the same time as the jackpot symbol was derived. For this reason, based on the notification operation of the specific notification means together with the derivation of the big hit symbol, the player can immediately recognize the occurrence of the specific game state. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to start a notification operation of a specific notification unit after a predetermined time has elapsed from a point in time when a big hit symbol (specific display result) is derived, thereby achieving a specific game state. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of giving a player a thrilling feeling as to whether or not the game occurs.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a solution adopted by claim 1 of the present invention is to provide a player with a display when the display result of the variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result. In a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device capable of generating an advantageous specific game state, a specification for notifying a player that generation of the specific game state is determined after a predetermined period from the derivation of the specific display result Notification means, and a re-variation control means for deriving and controlling a display result by temporarily changing the variable display section after temporarily stopping the change of the variable display section, and until the specific notification section starts a notification operation. The predetermined period is set longer than a period in which the re-variation control unit temporarily stops the fluctuation of the variable display unit. With such a configuration, even if the specific display result is derived, the occurrence determination of the specific game state is not immediately notified, so that the derivation of the specific display result can be considered to be temporarily stopped, and as a result, It is possible to give the player a thrill feeling as to whether or not the specific game state occurs.

In order to achieve the above object, a solution adopted by claim 2 of the present invention is a specific game which is advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result. In a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device capable of generating a state, a specific notifying means for notifying a player that the occurrence of the specific gaming state has been determined a predetermined period after the derivation of the specific display result, A change allowance unit that allows a change of the variable display unit based on establishment of a predetermined condition; and a start storage unit that sets start of the variable display unit when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the change of the variable display unit;
The predetermined period until the specific notification means starts the notification operation, the variable display unit by the start memory after derivation of a display result other than the specific display result in a state where the start storage means has a start memory. It is characterized in that it is set to be longer than the period until it fluctuates. With this configuration, even if the specific display result is derived, the occurrence determination of the specific game state is not immediately notified, so that if there is a start memory, the fluctuation is started again as if by the start memory. It is possible to give the player a thrilling feeling as to whether or not the specific game state occurs as a result.

[0006] The special variable display device 40 shown in FIG. 1 is used by the player when the display result of the variable display section (special symbol display sections 43 to 45) becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol). This constitutes an example of the variable display device of the present invention capable of generating an advantageous specific game state.

The center lamp 48 and decorative LEDs 49 to 52 shown in FIG. 1 and the speaker 35 shown in FIG. 2 use a predetermined period (0.
After 800 seconds), this constitutes an example of a specific notifying unit of the present invention for notifying the player that the occurrence of the specific game state has been determined.

[0008] Further, according to the fluctuation control of the reach 2 shown in FIG. 9, an example of the re-variation control means of the present invention for deriving and controlling the display result by re-variing the variable display section after temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the variable display section. Is composed.

Further, by setting the temporary stop period shown in FIG. 15 (B), the predetermined period until the specific notifying unit starts the notifying operation, the re-variation control unit temporarily changes the variable display unit. The configuration of the present invention is set to be longer than the stop period (0.480 seconds).

The starting ball detector 7 shown in FIG.
This constitutes an example of a variation permitting unit according to the present invention that allows the variation of the variable display unit based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (detection of a winning ball).

A special symbol memory display LED shown in FIG.
53 constitutes an example of the start storage means of the present invention in which when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the change of the variable display section, this is used as the start storage of the variable display section.

Further, by setting the period until the start of the fluctuation based on the start memory shown in FIG. 15C, the start memory stores the predetermined period until the specific notifying means starts the notifying operation. In the state, the configuration of the present invention is set to be longer than a period (0.750 seconds) until the variable display section is changed by starting memory after derivation of a display result (outlier symbol) other than the specific display result. .

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a game board 1 of a ball game machine (a pachinko game machine in the figure) according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit is planted in a substantially circular shape, and a region defined by the guide rail 2 constitutes a game area 3. ing. At substantially the center of the game area 3, identification information (hereinafter, referred to as each of the special symbol display sections 43 to 45 described later) is provided.
A special variable display device 40 that enables variable display (hereinafter, also referred to as fluctuation) of a special symbol is arranged. The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 40 will be described later.

Below the special variable display device 40, a normal variable prize ball device 4 having a starting function for allowing a special symbol to change is arranged. The normally variable winning prize ball device 4 has a pair of movable wing pieces 6 movably controlled by a solenoid 5 between a vertical (normal winning opening) position and a tilting (enlarged winning opening) position.
a, 6b, and is configured as a so-called tulip-type accessory. The normally variable winning ball device 4 is provided with a starting ball detector 7 for detecting a hit ball. In addition, even when the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b are in the vertical (normal winning opening) position, it is possible to win the normally variable winning prize ball device 4. In addition, the change of the special symbol based on the winning in the ordinary variable winning ball device 4 is:
A predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment) is stored except during a change, and the fact is displayed by a special symbol storage display LED 53 described later.

On the left side of the special variable display device 40, an ordinary variable display device 8 is disposed. Normally, the variable display device 8 has a ball passage opening 9 at its upper end, and a passage ball detector 10 provided inside the ball passage opening 9 detects the passage ball, so that it is provided below the ball passage opening 9. The change of the identification information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal symbol) in the normal symbol display 11 is allowed. In addition, the normal symbol display 11
Is to control the opening of the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normally variable winning prize ball device 4 until a predetermined time elapses when a normal symbol becomes a hit symbol. Game state changed to a different probability than normal)
Is set so that the opening time is prolonged. In addition, the variation of the ordinary symbol is stored a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) except during the variation, and the fact is indicated by the ordinary symbol storage display LED 1 provided in the ordinary variable display device 8.
2 is displayed. On the right side of the special variable display device 40, a ball passage opening member 13 having the same outer shape as the ordinary variable display device 8 is disposed, and the ball passage opening member 13 has a normal symbol storage display LED.
The decorative LED 14 is provided at a position corresponding to the arrangement position of the twelve.

A special variable winning ball device 15 mounted on the game board 1 via a substantially arc-shaped mounting board 16 along the guide rail 2 is disposed below the game area 3. At the center of the special variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning opening 17 is opened.
The opening and closing 7 is controlled by the movement of the opening and closing plate 19 by the solenoid 18. Special variable winning opening 17
Is divided into two right and left sides, of which the left side is a specific area and the right side is a normal area. In specific areas,
A specific ball detector 20 that can open the opening / closing plate 19 again upon detection of a winning ball is provided. In the normal area, a winning ball detector 21 is also provided for detecting a winning ball. A decoration LED 22 is provided on the rear wall of the special variable winning opening 17. In addition, below the special variable winning opening 17, a 7-segment type number display 23 for displaying the number of open / close cycles of the open / close plate 19 accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state, a winning ball detector 21 and a specific ball detector 20. And a 7-segment type number display 24 for displaying the number of winning balls detected by the above. A winning opening 25 and a decorative LED 22 are provided on each of the left and right sides of the special variable winning opening 17 on the mounting board 16, and a winning opening 26 is provided on both left and right ends of the mounting board 16, respectively. A decoration LED 27 and an attacker lamp 28 are provided. A ball passage 30 whose front is covered by an arc-shaped covering member 29 is formed between the winning ports 25 and 26.

The special variable winning ball device 15 configured as described above operates as follows. That is, when the hit ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 4 and the starting ball detector 7 is turned on, the special variable display device 40 starts to change,
After a certain period of time, a special symbol is determined in the order of, for example, left, right, and middle. When a combination of the determined symbols becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), a specific game state is set. In this specific game state, the opening / closing plate 19 of the special variable winning prize ball device 15 is held for a predetermined period (for example, 29
Seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is set to be opened (open cycle),
While it is open, the ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 is received. When the hit ball hits the specific area and the specific ball detector 20 is turned on, the opening cycle described above is repeated again after the end of the opening cycle, and the continuation right is established every time a winning ball wins in the specific area. Thus, the opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times. On the surface of the game board 1 including the game area 3, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill 32 having a built-in windmill lamp 31, an out port 33, a back ball prevention member 3.
4, etc. are provided. Further, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game effect LED (not shown), a game effect lamp, and a speaker 35 (only reference numerals are shown in FIG. 2) for notifying the user when a specific game state or a special symbol is changed. .

The specific game state of the present invention is not limited to the above, but may be any state in which any one of the following controls or a combination thereof is executed.

A first state in which the hitting of the hit ball is facilitated, and a second state in which the hitting ball cannot be won or hardly won,
Control of the variable winning ball device that can be changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined period of time. Detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area is interposed to facilitate hitting of the hit ball. Controlling the variable winning prize ball device, which can be changed between the first state and the second state in which the ball cannot be won or hardly won, to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. Control for directly discharging a predetermined number of prize balls regardless of winning prizes Storage media with valuable value (cards, receipts, etc.)
Control to add a valuable value to the game. Control to give a score to a ball game machine that can be played based on the fact that there is a score. Next, the special variable display device 4 constituting a main part of the present embodiment.
0 will be described. The special variable display device 40 is
The game board 1 has a mounting board 41 attached to the surface thereof, and the mounting board 41 has rectangular window openings on the left, middle, and left sides.
Drum cover members 42a are provided at three locations on the right, and a transparent drum lens 42b is provided to cover each window opening integrally from the rear. Also, behind the drum lens 42b, there are arranged rotating drums 43a, 44a, and 45a each having a special design drawn on the outer periphery, and the left, middle, and
Each of the right special symbol display sections 43 to 45 is configured. In addition, each special symbol display part 43-45 is upper, middle,
The following three symbols are stopped and displayed. The rotating drums 43a, 44a and 45a are respectively
The rotation is controlled by 3b, 44b, and 45b (see FIG. 3), and drum sensors 43c, 44c, and 45c (see FIG. 3) are provided to detect a stop symbol. Further, a left drum lamp 43d, a middle drum lamp 44d, and a right drum lamp 45d (see FIG. 3) for illuminating and decorating a special symbol are mounted in each of the rotating drums 43a, 44a, and 45a. Each of the drum lamps 43d, 44d, and 45d is connected to a drum lamp circuit 69, which will be described later, so that the flickering operation is controlled.

Above the special symbol display portions 43 to 45, a winning opening 46, a seven-segment type decorative symbol display 47 for variably displaying decorative symbols, and a center lamp 4 are provided.
8 and decorative LEDs 49 to 52 are provided.
On the other hand, below the special symbol display sections 43 to 45, there are provided a special symbol storage display LED 53 for storing the unconverted portion of the special variable display device 40, and a center lamp 54. The special variable display device 40 has a maximum number of stored variable undigested parts of four, and therefore, four special symbol storage display LEDs 53 are also provided.

By the way, the special symbol display sections 43-45
The left, middle, and right special symbols displayed by the rotary drums 43a, 44a, and 45a are each composed of 15 types of symbols "1 to 15". , Random 2 (0 to 14) are provided correspondingly (see FIG. 7A). The combination of the big hit design is
It is a combination where the left, middle and right symbols are aligned with the same symbol,
This combination is determined based on the value of random 3 (0 to 14) (see FIG. 6A). In addition, among the big hit symbols, any one of the symbols of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 9” (hereinafter, referred to as a “probably variable design”) (hereinafter, referred to as a “probably variable big hit design”) is a probability variation ( This is also referred to as probable change). In the following description, a symbol other than the probable symbol is referred to as a normal symbol, and a symbol having the normal symbols is referred to as a normal jackpot symbol.

The configuration of the gaming board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine including the special variable display device 40 has been described above, and these gaming devices are controlled by the game control circuit shown in FIGS. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are circuit diagrams showing the game control circuit in a block configuration, and the MPU, ROM, RA
M, main and sub basic circuits 60 including input / output circuits
a.60b. Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, the basic circuit 60a includes a switch input circuit 61a.
, Detection signals from the starting ball detector 7, the passing ball detector 10, the specific ball detector 20, and the winning ball detector 21 are input, and a chip select signal is given from the address decode circuit 62 to the basic circuit 60a. . When the power is turned on, a reset signal is supplied from the initial reset circuit 63 to the basic circuit 60a, and a clock reset signal is supplied from the clock reset pulse circuit 64 to each of the basic circuits 60a and 60b.

On the other hand, the basic circuit 60a supplies control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, 7 segment LED
The number indicator 23, the number indicator 24, the special symbol display LED 53, the decorative symbol indicator 47, the ordinary symbol indicator 11, and the ordinary symbol memory LE via the LED lamp circuit 65.
D12, and each decorative LED 14.22.27.49-5
2, a control signal is supplied to the solenoids 5 and 18 and the windmill lamp 3 via a lamp / solenoid / information output circuit 66.
1. A control signal is given to the center lamps 48 and 54 and the attacker lamp 28, and a sound signal is given to the speaker 35 via the sound circuit 67. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the drum motors 43b and 44b are transmitted from the basic circuit 60a through the sub basic circuit 60b and the motor drive circuit 68.
b · 45b is supplied with a drive signal, and the sub basic circuit 60b
And each drum lamp 43 via the drum lamp circuit 69.
Control signals are supplied to d, 44d, and 45d. The detection signal of the stop symbol by each of the drum sensors 43c, 44c, and 45c is transmitted to the basic circuit 6 via the sensor input circuit 70.
0a and 60b. Further, a card reader input / output circuit 71 is connected to the basic circuit 60a, and the prize ball number signal, the prize ball number signal common, the hit signal, and the hit signal common communicate with the outside via the card reader input / output circuit 71. Input and output between In addition, the lamp
From the solenoid / information output circuit 66, information such as big hit information and effective start information and lamp control data are output to the outside. Further, the above-described devices and circuits include an AC power supply 72a.
Power having various voltages is supplied from a power supply circuit 72 to which the fuse 72b is connected.

Next, the operation of changing the special symbol by the special variable display device 40 will be described with reference to time charts and explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. First, the random number used for the variable operation of the special variable display device 40 will be described. In the special variable display device 40, four types of random numbers as shown in FIG. 4 are used, and these random numbers are random 1 (0 to 24)
9), random 2 for displaying all symbols other than the jackpot (0 to 14 for each of the left, middle, and right symbol columns), random 3 for the jackpot symbol arrangement (0 to 14), and reach operation 6 (0 to 19). Random 1
3 is a random number that is added and changed by 1 every 0.002 seconds, and Random 2 and 6 are each added by 1 every 0.002 seconds and 1 is added to the remaining time of the interrupt processing. This is a random number that fluctuates as it is added.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the numerical value extracted from the random 1 is "3", it is determined that a big hit has occurred, and when there is no limiter, the random 3 data is used in the normal time shown in FIG. Is determined with reference to the big hit symbol selection table A, and is displayed on the rotating drums 38a to 38c. If there is a limiter, the symbol to be a big hit is determined by referring to the big hit symbol selection table B at the time of the limiter shown in FIG.
c. On the other hand, when the numerical value extracted from the random 1 is other than "3", it is determined that a loss has occurred, and when there is no limiter, the data of the random 2 is used to refer to the off-normal design selection table C shown in FIG. Is determined, and this is determined by the rotating drums 38a to 38c.
Will be displayed. If there is a limiter, a symbol to be lost is determined based on the random 2 data with reference to the limit symbol selection table D shown in FIG. 7B, which is displayed on the rotating drums 38a to 38c. . However, when the random number 2 coincides with the big hit symbol in the extraction of the random number 2, "1" is added to the random number 2 of the medium symbol, and the symbol is displayed as a missing symbol. In addition,
The above-mentioned determination of hit or miss is a case of a normal probability,
At the time of the high probability that the probability has been changed, when the value extracted from the random 1 is any one of “3.77.79.103.107”, it is determined that the big hit has occurred. . Further, the above-described limiter functions so as to prevent the probability fluctuation described later in detail from occurring continuously more than five times.

Next, the above-mentioned symbol selection tables A to D
Will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, the big hit symbol selection table A in the normal state is “1.1.1” for random 3 (0 to 14).
The big hit symbols of "15.15.15" are made to correspond individually. Thereby, when the limiter does not work at the time of determining the big hit, the type of the big hit symbol is determined from the normal big hit symbol and the probable big hit symbol. On the other hand, the big hit symbol selection table B at the time of the limiter is, as shown in FIG.
Normally, only the big hit symbol is made to correspond to the random number 3 (0 to 14). Specifically, "2.2.2", "4/4"
・ 4 ・ 6 ・ 6.6 ・ 8 ・ 8 ・ 8 ・ 10 ・ 10 ・ 1
Two random 3 random numbers are assigned to each of the big hit symbols of "0", and one random 3 random number is assigned to the other normal big hit symbols. Accordingly, when the limiter works at the time of determining the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined from the normal jackpot symbols excluding the probability variable jackpot symbol. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), the out-of-normal design selection table C has "1" to "1" for random 2 (0 to 14) in any of the left, middle, and right design columns. 15 "are individually associated with each other. Accordingly, when the limiter does not work at the time of determining the loss, the type of the symbol is determined out of the normal symbol and the probable variation symbol. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, the out-of-design symbol selection table D at the time of the limiter corresponds to only normal symbols to random 3 (0 to 14) in any of the left, middle, and right symbol columns. Let me. Specifically, "2""4""6"
2 random numbers of 2 for each symbol of “8” and “10”
In addition to the individual symbols, random numbers of random 2 are assigned one by one to the other normal symbols. Accordingly, when the limiter operates at the time of determining the loss, the symbol deviates from the normal symbol excluding the probable variable symbol, and the type of the symbol is determined. In other words, there is no way to reach with probable symbols.

Each of the above-mentioned symbol selection tables BD
In the configuration, the normal jackpot symbol (or the normal symbol) of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, or “10” is easily determined according to the distribution of the random 3 or the random 2, but is not limited thereto. Absent. For example, if the random number of random 3 (or random 2) is set to “0 to 29 (30)”, the limiter does not work (15 kinds of symbols) and the limiter works (10 kinds of symbols). In the case of (3), random 3 (or random 2) can be evenly distributed, and as a result, the determination rate for each symbol type can be unified. In addition, random numbers (random 3, random 2) for big hit design selection and out-of-design design selection
Also, different random numbers may be used for the case where the limiter works and the case where the limiter does not work. For example, random 3 '(0-9) for big hit design at the time of limiter
May be provided, and the normal jackpot symbol may be individually associated with the random number of the random 3 '.

Further, the specific fluctuation of the special symbol is as shown in the time charts of FIGS. The left, middle, and right symbol columns are changed based on the pattern shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern A is a fluctuation of acceleration → constant speed → deceleration, the fluctuation pattern B is a constant fluctuation of 20 mS per step, and the fluctuation pattern C is 20 mS per step → 24 mS → 26 mS. Then, the variation becomes a constant speed of 28 ms finally, and the variation pattern D is 28 ms per step.
Is a constant variation of First, in FIG. 8, when a hit ball wins in the ordinary variable winning ball device 4 and the starting ball detector 7 (in FIG. 8, described as starting opening winning) is turned on to derive a starting signal, the starting signal is derived. At the time of rising, a random number is extracted from each of the random numbers 1 and 3 and stored. Thereafter, when a very short time (0.132 seconds) elapses from the derivation of the start signal, the stored value of random 1 is read out to determine a hit or miss, and at the same time, the value of random 2 is extracted. At this time, when the hit is determined from the value of random 1, the stored random 3 is read. In addition, in the case where the reach is caused by the extraction of the random numbers 1 and 2, the value of the random number 6 is extracted 0.134 to 0.150 seconds after the start signal is derived. Then, when 0.190 seconds elapse from the derivation of the start signal, the fluctuation of the left symbol row is started in the fluctuation pattern A, and when 0.192 seconds elapse from the derivation of the start signal, the fluctuation of the middle symbol row is started in the fluctuation pattern A. (See FIG. 9), and 0.194 from the derivation of the start signal.
After the elapse of the second, the fluctuation of the right symbol row is started in the fluctuation pattern A. Then, when 6.300 seconds elapse from the start of the change, the left symbol is set one symbol before the stop symbol, the symbol is varied in the variation pattern B for 0.160 seconds, and then the symbol is stopped and displayed. With respect to the right symbol row, when 6.460 seconds elapse from the start of the variation, five symbols before the stop symbol are set, the symbol is varied in the variation pattern B for 0.800 seconds, and then the symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when 7.260 seconds elapse from the start of the fluctuation, the middle symbol row is set to 5 symbols before the stop symbol and the fluctuation pattern is set to 0.800 seconds, as shown in FIG. After fluctuating in B, the symbols are stopped and displayed. In addition, in the fluctuation of each of the left, middle, and right symbol rows, the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern A is 2.160 seconds, 3.120 seconds, and 2.320 seconds at the time of probability fluctuation (high probability). Reduced to seconds.

Next, the reach fluctuation will be described. The types of reach fluctuation include reach fluctuation (reach 1 and 2) only in the middle symbol row after the reach symbol is formed by the left and right stop symbols, and left, middle and right symbol rows. At the same time as stop change (reach 3). First, the reach fluctuation of only the middle symbol row after the reach symbol is constituted by the left and right stop symbols (reach 1
・ 2) will be described. In FIG. 9, for the middle symbol row in the reach 1, after the variation in the variation pattern A, a big hit symbol is set on the reach line and is varied in the variation pattern B for 2.400 seconds. ~ 9.6
The symbols are stopped and displayed by varying the variation pattern C for 20 seconds. For the middle pattern row in Reach 2, after the fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern A, set the big hit symbol on the reach line and fluctuate in the fluctuation pattern B for 2.400 seconds, and then fluctuate for 4.468 seconds. The pattern is temporarily stopped by changing the pattern. Then, after temporarily stopping for 0.480 seconds, the symbols are fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern D for 0.560 to 4.480 seconds, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the reach variation (reach 3) in which the left, middle, and right symbol columns are simultaneously stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. "7 ・ 7
・ 7 ”is set, and thereafter, all symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time by varying the variation pattern C for 3.348 to 7.828 seconds. However, when the display result is a loss, finally, only the middle symbol is changed to be shifted from the left and right stopped symbols. In the present embodiment, the reach state (fluctuation) may be a big hit when a symbol other than the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is determined (reach 1 and 2).
And a state (reach 3) in which all the symbols (left, middle, and right symbols) fluctuate synchronously is a reach state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of determining a big hit by displaying a character pattern,
The reach state may be determined according to the degree of change in the display mode of the character pattern.

Next, the selection control of the various reach 1 to 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13, the processing process of the reach selection control first determines whether or not the gaming state is a state in which the probability is fluctuating (special gaming state) (S1). If it is determined in S1 that the probability is not fluctuating, then it is determined whether or not the display result determined before derivation is a big hit symbol with the start winning (S2). When the display result is determined to be the big hit symbol in S2, the reach selection is performed using the normal big hit reach selection table (S3). On the other hand, when the display result is determined to be the off symbol in S2, it is next determined whether or not the off symbol includes a reach (S4). If it is determined in S4 that the reach is not included, the process returns to the main flow as it is, while if it is determined that the reach is included, it is determined whether or not the outreach is ± 1 symbol deviation from the big hit (S5). ). If it is determined in S5 that there is a ± 1 symbol deviation, reach selection is performed using the reach selection table for the loss of ± 1 symbol deviation in a normal state (S6).
If it is determined in S5 that it is other than ± 1 symbol deviation, reach selection is performed using a loss reach selection table other than the normal ± 1 symbol deviation (S7).

If it is determined in S1 that the probability is fluctuating, then it is determined whether or not the display result determined before derivation is a big hit symbol with the start winning (S8). When the display result is determined to be the big hit symbol in S8, the reach is selected using the big hit reach selection table at the time of high probability (S9). On the other hand, when the display result is determined to be a deviated symbol in S8, it is next determined whether or not the deviated symbol includes a reach (S10). When it is determined in step S10 that the reach is not included, the process returns to the main flow as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach is included, it is determined whether or not the out-of-reach is of ± 1 symbol deviation from the big hit (S11). ). If it is determined in S11 that there is a ± 1 symbol shift, reach selection is performed using the loss reach selection table for the ± 1 symbol shift at a high probability (S1).
2). If it is determined in S11 that the deviation is other than ± 1 symbol deviation, reach selection is performed using a loss reach selection table other than ± 1 symbol deviation at the time of high probability (S1).
3).

By the way, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the reach selection tables in the normal state and the high probability state are "big hit", "losing (± 1 pattern)", "losing (± 1)".
6) Random 6 to reach 1 to 3
Is set by the distribution. Specifically, FIG.
In the reach selection table at the normal time shown in (A), in the case where the display result is a big hit and the case where the loss is ± 1 symbol shift, the extracted value of the random 1 in the reach 1 is “18 · 19” ( 2 random numbers), and Reach 2 has a random 6 extraction value of “12-17”
(6 random numbers), and reach 3
Is the extracted value of random 6 is "0-11" (12 random numbers)
Is selected at any time. The display result is ± 1
In the case of a loss other than a pattern shift, the reach 1 is selected when the extracted value of the random 6 is any of “10 to 19” (10 random numbers), and the reach 2 is selected when the extracted value of the random 6 is “3”. ９9 ”(seven random numbers), and reach 3 indicates that the extracted value of random 6 is“ 0-2 ”(3
Random numbers).

On the other hand, in the reach selection table at the time of high probability shown in FIG. 12 (B), when the display result is a big hit, the reach 1 has a random 6 extracted value of "19" (one random number). Reach 2 is selected when the extracted value of random 6 is any of “14 to 18” (five random numbers), and reach 3 is selected when the extracted value of random 6 is “0 to 1”.
3 "(14 random numbers).
In the case where the display result is a loss of ± 1 symbol shift, reach 1 is selected when the extracted value of random 6 is any one of “18 · 19” (two random numbers), and reach 2 is extracted of random 6 The reach 3 is selected when the value is any of “12 to 17” (six random numbers), and the reach 3 is selected when the extracted value of the random 6 is any of “0 to 11” (12 random numbers). You. In the case where the display result is a loss other than ± 1 symbol shift, the reach value of the reach 1 is “10” at random.
１９19 ”(10 random numbers), reach 2 is selected when the extracted value of random 6 is any of“ 2-9 ”(8 random numbers), and reach 3 It is selected when the extracted value of the random number 6 is any of “0.1” (two random numbers).

Next, a description will be given of the jackpot reliability for each of the reach 1 to 3 in the normal state and the high probability state. The jackpot reliability for each of the reach 1 to 3 is calculated from the calculation formula (1) shown below.

Big hit reliability (%) = [/ (++)] × 100 (1): Probability of big hit by appearance of the reach = (distribution rate of random 6 in hit hit selection table for big hit) × (big hit) Probability): Probability of loss of ± 1 design shift due to the appearance of the reach = (± 1 distribution ratio of random 6 in the reach selection table for design shift) × (loss probability) ×
(Probability of reaching) x (Probability of ± 1 design deviation in loss reach): Probability of loss other than ± 1 design deviation due to the appearance of the reach = (± 1 design loss reach selection table other than design deviation) Of random 6) × (probability of loss) × (probability of reaching) × (± of loss reach)
(Probability of being other than one pattern shift) A specific calculation will be described by taking the reach 3 in the normal state shown in FIG. 13 as an example. = (12/20) × (1/250) = 0.0024 = (12 / 20) × (249/250) × (1/1)
5) × (3/15) = 0.007868 = (3/20) × (249/250) × (1/15)
× (12/15) = 0.007968. For this reason, the reliability of the jackpot of the reach 3 in the normal state is 13.1% from the calculation formula (1). Reach 1 at normal time and high probability calculated similarly
The jackpot reliability for each of the cases (1) to (3) is as shown in FIGS. That is, the jackpot reliability of the reach 1 to 3 in the normal state is 1.4%, 5.0%, and 13.1%, respectively, and the jackpot reliability of the reach 1 to 3 in the high probability is:
They are 3.5%, 16.8% and 51.7%, respectively. Thereby, the ratio of the jackpot reliability in the various reach 1 to 3 is 1: 3.6: 9.4 in the normal state, and is 1: 4.8: 14.8 in the high probability. In addition, various reach 1
The appearance rate (%) of No. 3 is [(++
) / (= Reach probability)] × 100. Thus, in the present embodiment, the reach 3
Is set as a super-reach with a high jackpot reliability, and the ratio of the jackpot reliability in various reach 1 to 3 is set differently at the time of the high probability associated with the probability fluctuation (special game state) and at other times. I have. For this reason, during the special game state, the sense of expectation of the big hits to the various reach 1 to 3 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, as a specific configuration, in the special game state, the ratio of the jackpot reliability of the super reach is greatly improved as compared with the normal time, so that the expectation for the super reach can be strongly appealed.
Note that the reach 3 is a super reach with the highest reliability and a reach that is apt to be missed with ± 1 symbol shift. For this reason, when the special game state occurs, the reach that has been lost at normal times tends to be a big hit, and the gambling of the game can be improved.

Next, the operation of the various components involved in deriving the big hit symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when the big hit symbol is derived by stopping the middle symbol, which is the final stop symbol, the center lamp 48 and the decorative LEDs 49 to 52 perform a flashing operation 0.800 seconds after the derivation. By starting, the big hit notification (notification of the occurrence decision of the specific game state) is performed,
After the lighting and blinking operation for the big hit notification is performed for 8.000 seconds, the process ends. Note that such a big hit notification is also performed by outputting a sound (for example, fanfare) from the speaker 35. In addition, the center lamp 48 and the decoration LEDs 49 to 52 perform a lighting / flashing operation even during the specific game state, and the BGM for the specific game state is output from the speaker 35.
, The specific game state is excited by lighting decoration and music. Then, when the lighting and blinking operation for the big hit notification by the center lamp 48 and the decoration LEDs 49 to 52 ends, the specific game state is started at the same time. The specific game state is performed by repeating the opening operation of the special variable winning ball device 15 (special variable winning port 17) for 29.500 seconds up to 16 times with establishment of the continuation right. The opening interval (2.000 seconds) of the special variable prize ball device 15 is set as an effective operation time of the accessory continuous operation device.

By the way, a period (0.800 seconds) from the point of derivation of the big hit symbol to the start of the big hit notification.
Is the symbol stop period in reach 2 (0.4
80 seconds) (see FIG. 15 (B)). Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), the start memory is stored after the departure symbol is derived (based on the signal A) with the start memory. It is set longer than the period (0.750 seconds) until the symbol is changed by (signal B). As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the big hit symbol is derived, the occurrence determination of the specific game state is not immediately notified and the big hit is notified 0.800 seconds after the big hit symbol is derived, so that the big hit symbol is derived. In the case where there is a temporary stop in the reach 2 or a start memory, it can be assumed that the fluctuation is started again by the start memory, and as a result, the thrill of whether or not the specific game state occurs is determined. It gives a feeling to the player.

In the opening operation of the special variable prize ball device 15 in the specific game state, the prize ball is detected by the specific ball detector 2.
0, in other words, when the continuation right is established, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), a big hit occurs after a predetermined time (0.032 to 0.080 seconds) from the winning in the specific ball detector 20. By displaying the symbols vibrating up and down, the player is notified that the continuation right has been established. The vertical vibration of the big hit symbol is a variation of 0.060 seconds (for 0.125 symbols) and a reverse variation of 0.060 seconds (for 0.125 symbols) as one variation pattern, and this variation pattern is repeated six times. It is done by that. In addition, when the special variable winning prize ball device 15 is open, the ball is stored on the specific ball detector 20, and when the special variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed, the ball passes through the specific ball detector 20. The display in which the big hit symbol is vibrated up and down can be notified in advance of the opening of the next special variable winning prize ball device 15 and suggest the timing of the opening, so that it is possible to eliminate waste of driving of the player.

Further, the symbol changing operation accompanying the starting memory is as follows.
The configuration is as shown in FIGS. If there is a start memory after the end of the specific game state, as shown in FIG.
After 0 seconds, the symbol change starts. In this case, the stored random 1 value is read out and determined, and the random 2 is extracted 10.32 seconds after the closing of the special variable winning opening 17. At this time, when the big hit is determined, the stored random 3 is read.
On the other hand, in the case where the start memory is stored after the result of the change is out of the combination of the symbols, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the change of the middle symbol stops and 0.750 seconds elapse, the left / center is changed. -The fluctuation of each symbol row on the right is started sequentially. Note that in this case, the stored random 1 value is read out and determined and random 2 is extracted 0.692 seconds after the fluctuation of the middle symbol is stopped. At this time, when the big hit is determined, the stored random 3 is read.

Next, the ordinary symbols displayed on the ordinary symbol display 11 will be described. Normal pattern is Fig.17
As shown in (A), 6 of “0.1.1.3.7.9”
The display time of one symbol is 0.128 seconds.
The display is changed at a cycle (0.768 seconds). For these ordinary symbols, as shown in FIG.
Random 4 (3 to 13) for hit determination, which is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds, and normal symbol display, which is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds and incremented by 1 for the remaining interrupt processing time And random 5 (0 to 5).
Each random number of random 5 (0-5) is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the symbols are provided corresponding to the respective ordinary symbols of "0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9". Also, random 4 (3 ~
In the extraction of the random number from 13), FIG.
As shown in the figure, when the value of “3” is extracted and it is determined that a hit has occurred, the normal symbol display 11 displays “4” of five random data.
Is displayed, and the normal variable winning ball device 4 is opened for a predetermined time. On the other hand, random "4"
If values other than are extracted and judged to be out of order, random 5
The data is extracted, and the out-of-design corresponding to this value is displayed on the ordinary symbol display 11. In addition, when the value extracted at random 5 happens to be a symbol even though it is determined to be out of order at random 4, that is, the random 5 data is “4”.
In the case of, an out-of-order symbol of “9” corresponding to “5” of the five random data is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 11. The determination of the data extracted from the random 4 is a case where the hit probability is normal, and when the probability is high, the value extracted from the random 4 is determined to be a hit by any one of “3 to 12”. On the other hand, other values of “13” are determined to be out of order.

FIGS. 18 (B) to 18 (D) and FIGS. 19 (A) to 19 (D) show the operation of changing the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 11 described above.
A description will be given based on each time chart of FIG. First,
In FIG. 19 (B), when the passing ball detector 10 (in the figure, it is described as passing through a normal symbol gate) is turned on, the random number 4 is extracted and stored at the same time. afterwards,
Predetermined time (0.002 seconds) from ON of passing ball detector 10
, The stored random 4 is read and determined, and the random 5 is extracted. Then, 0.004 seconds after the passing ball detector 10 is turned on, 27.008
The symbol usually fluctuates for seconds. In addition, the fluctuation time of such a normal symbol (27.008 seconds) is at the time of low probability, and at the time of high probability, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is reduced to 5.120 seconds. In the case where there is a passing memory of the passing ball detector 10 after the ordinary symbol comes off in the above-described fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 18B, the passing ball detector 10 stores the passing symbol 1.002 seconds after the stop of the ordinary symbol. The random number 4 is read and determined, and the random number 5 is extracted. Then, the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol is started 1.004 seconds after the stop of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, when a normal symbol is hit at the time of low probability, as shown in FIG. ) Is released for 0.500 seconds, and then after 0.002 seconds from the closing of the normally variable winning prize ball device 4, the stored random 4 is read out and determined, and the random 5 is extracted. If the passing ball detector 10 has a passing memory, the normal variable winning prize ball device 4 is closed from 0.
After 004 seconds, the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol is started again. In addition, when a normal symbol is hit at the time of high probability, FIG.
As shown in (D), the normal variable winning prize ball device 4 (described as a normal variable winning opening in the figure) was opened for 2.000 seconds and then closed for 4.000 seconds at the same time as the stop of the normal symbol. Thereafter, the normal variable winning ball device 4 is opened again for 2.000 seconds. If there is a passage memory of the passing ball detector 10, 0.0 is counted from the closing of the second ordinary variable winning prize ball device 4 for the second time.
After 02 seconds, the stored random 4 is read and determined, and the random 5 is extracted.
Two seconds later, the normal symbol starts to change again.

Next, the operation in which the hit probability of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol fluctuates will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19 (A), each of the special symbol display sections 43 to 43 of the special variable display device 40 (described as a condition device in FIG. 19).
When a jackpot symbol having any of the probable symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” is derived at 45, the probabilistic control is executed based on this. The specific control of the probability variation is to change the probability to a high probability upon the end of the specific game state (operation of the condition device) by the probable change symbol, and then, when the next specific game state occurs, Return the hit probability to the normal probability. The end probability and the occurrence of the specific game state as described above (not particularly limited to the end time and the occurrence time, but related to the occurrence or the end of the specific game state) repeat the fluctuation of the hit probability again to obtain the total. Two times of probabilistic control are performed. Further, in such a probability change control, when a large hit is made again with the probability change symbol during the probability change, the probability change control is newly performed twice after the big hit. The continuous number of the probability fluctuations is forcibly controlled to a maximum of four times by the function of the limiter. That is, when the limiter is activated at the time of determining the big hit, as described above, the type of the big hit symbol is determined from the big hit symbol selection table B excluding the probability variable big hit symbol, thereby forcibly prohibiting the update of the probability fluctuation, and Control is performed so that the number of consecutive big hits including the big hits is 5 at the maximum.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit notification is started after a predetermined period (0.800 seconds) from the point of derivation of the big hit symbol. Suspension period (0.480
Seconds) and a period (0.750) until the symbol is changed by the starting memory after the derivation of the symbol with the starting memory being released.
Seconds). For this reason, it is possible to derive the big hit symbol from the temporary stop in the reach 2 or if there is a start memory, it is as if the fluctuation is started again by the start memory, and as a result, the specific game It is possible to give the player a thrilling feeling as to whether or not a state occurs, and to enhance the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, the operation of the big hit notification is performed by the center lamp 48 and the decoration LED 49.
52 and the sound output from the speaker 35, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a separate liquid crystal display may be provided for the jackpot notification, or the jackpot notification function may be combined with the ordinary symbol display 11 or the like, and the jackpot notification may be performed by a countdown display or the like. In addition, the big hit notification operation is not limited to one that ends when the specific gaming state occurs, and may be one that is continuously performed for a while after the occurrence of the specific gaming state. In addition, the predetermined period from the time of derivation of the big hit symbol to the start of the big hit notification is not limited to 0.800 seconds in the embodiment, and the symbol is temporarily stopped during the stop or the starting symbol is lost and the symbol is removed. What is necessary is just to set it longer than the period until it changes a symbol by starting memory after derivation.

Further, in the present embodiment, by using each of the symbol selection tables A to D, the selection of the symbol type for each hit is performed differently between the normal time and the limiter time. Thereby, when the type of the big hit symbol is determined in a state where the limiter is operated, the normal big hit symbol is forcibly selected.
The number of consecutive jackpots including the first jackpot is forcibly terminated to a maximum of five times. For this reason, there is no prolongation of the probable change period over a long period due to the update of the probability fluctuation,
There is no significant damage to the playground. Further, unlike a configuration in which the limiter is directly operated after the derivation of the probability-changing big hit symbol to prevent the probability change, the player does not feel distrust. Furthermore, if the limiter works when the loss is determined,
Since the type of the deviating symbol is determined by the normal symbol other than the probable variable symbol, the limiter can be operated more naturally without any probable variable reach loss which is likely to be an effect that is likely to be a hit with a probable variable hit.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the probable change symbol for determining the entry rate and the end rate on the display of the probability variation is 1/3.
(5 symbols in all 15 symbols) and the number of updates of the probability variation is set to 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ratio of positively-variable symbols is １ ／ (10 symbols in all 20 symbols). , And the number of times of sure change may be set to one. The maximum number of consecutive jackpots including the first jackpot is 5
Although the limiter is operated so that the number of turns is increased, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the limiter is operated so that the maximum number of consecutive big hits can be regulated to a predetermined number of times. Furthermore, a special variable display device for displaying a special symbol is constituted by an image display device such as an LED display, and when the limiter operates, only the normal symbol excluding the probability variable symbol is displayed, so that the probability variable jackpot symbol and the probability variation symbol are displayed. The derivation of the reach loss may be avoided. Also, when the limiter is activated, it is not always necessary to display only the normal symbols other than the probable symbols, and the displayed probable symbols do not constitute the big hit symbol and the reach symbol (or do not perform the effect according to the reach variation mode). What should I do? Further, a notification when the limiter operates, a display of the upper limit value, a display of the remaining number of consecutive times, or the like may be performed.

The embodiments described above do not limit the present invention, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, a special variable display device for changing a special symbol is constituted by a rotating drum, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and CRT, LCD, LED, VFD, E
It is also possible to use a display device such as L or plasma, a roof type or a belt type. In addition, as a configuration of the ball-and-ball game machine, the change of the identification information on the variable display device is started in accordance with the detection of the winning ball of the starting ball detector, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a specific game state occurs. A ball game machine (commonly referred to as a first type) that opens a variable winning ball device is illustrated as an example, but is not particularly limited to this, and is associated with detection of a winning ball by a starting ball detector. The variable display device starts changing the identification information, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a right generation state occurs. In this state, when a ball is hit in a specific area, a specific game state occurs. (This is commonly referred to as a third type). That is, a ball game machine equipped with a variable prize ball device that starts changing the identification information on the variable display device in accordance with the detection of a hit ball by the starting ball detector and operates when the identification information has a predetermined display result. (For example, commonly including general electric roles). Further, the entire ball game machine is constituted by a display device such as an LCD display, that is, the components such as "hitting ball" and "variable winning ball device" are displayed on the display device in a simulated manner. Can also be configured. In this case, the payout of the prize ball may be performed on behalf of a point or the like.

Note that the following can be grasped from the embodiments described above. (1) In a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result,
A display result determining means for determining a display result before deriving a display result on the variable display device; and a special game state (probability) based on a predetermined special display result among the specific display results when the predetermined special display result is derived. Fluctuation) is generated, and a period measuring means for measuring a period of occurrence of the special game state, the display result determining means is a specific measurement value measured by the period measuring means is predetermined In this case, a display result that does not include at least the reach state that can be the special display result is determined regardless of whether the display result is the specific display result (or the reach variation mode is not performed). With such a configuration, by forcibly terminating the special game state, there is no great damage to the game hall. Also, unlike the configuration that prevents the special game state from being generated in the state where the special display result is derived, the reach that does not give the player distrust and also the effect that seems to be the special display result also appears Since it is not performed, the special game state can be forcibly terminated more naturally.

[0048]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a display result of the variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result, a specific game advantageous to the player is provided. In a ball game machine equipped with a variable display device capable of generating a state, a specific notifying means for notifying a player that the occurrence of the specific gaming state has been determined a predetermined period after the derivation of the specific display result, Re-variation control means for deriving and controlling the display result by temporarily re-variing the variable display unit after temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the variable display unit, and the predetermined period until the specific notification unit starts a notification operation is provided. Wherein the re-variation control means sets a period longer than a period in which the fluctuation of the variable display section is temporarily stopped. With this configuration, even if the specific display result is derived, the determination of the occurrence of the specific game state is not immediately notified,
It can be assumed that the derivation of the specific display result is temporarily stopped, and as a result, a thrill feeling as to whether or not the specific game state occurs can be given to the player. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result. In the ball-and-ball game machine, specific notification means for notifying the player that the occurrence of the specific game state has been determined a predetermined period after the derivation of the specific display result,
A change allowance unit that allows a change of the variable display unit based on establishment of a predetermined condition; and a start storage unit that sets start of the variable display unit when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the change of the variable display unit; The predetermined period until the specific notification means starts the notification operation, the variable display unit by the start memory after derivation of a display result other than the specific display result in a state where the start storage means has a start memory. It is characterized in that it is set to be longer than the period until it fluctuates. With this configuration, even if the specific display result is derived, the determination of the occurrence of the specific game state is not immediately notified,
In the case where there is a start memory, it is possible to make the player think that the fluctuation will be started again by the start memory, and as a result, gives the player a thrill feeling as to whether or not the specific game state occurs. be able to. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 3 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 4 is a table listing various random numbers used for special symbols.

FIG. 5 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining whether a special symbol has hit or missed according to a selected random number.

FIG. 6 (A) is a list showing a big hit symbol selection table A in a normal state, and FIG. 6 (B) is a list showing a big hit symbol selection table B in a limiter.

FIG. 7A is a non-standard design selection table C in a normal state;
(B) is a list diagram showing a lost symbol selection table D at the time of a limiter.

FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the changing operation of each of the left and right symbols.

FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a variation operation of a medium symbol other than reach and reach 1 and 2;

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing a fluctuation operation of each of left, middle, and right symbols in Reach 3;

FIG. 11 is a table showing a pattern fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 12 (A) is a table showing a random 6 that is sorted for each hit and miss with respect to various kinds of reach at the time of normal, and FIG. 12 (B) is a chart showing hits with various reach at the time of high probability. FIG. 11 is a list showing random 6 sorted for each deviation.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process of reach selection control.

FIG. 14 is a calculation formula showing an appearance rate of a reach pattern at the time of a reach and a jackpot reliability at the reach.

FIG. 15A is a time chart showing the operation of various constituent members accompanying the derivation of the big hit symbol, and FIG.
Is a time chart showing a symbol temporary stop period in Reach 2, and FIG. 4C is a time chart showing a period until symbol fluctuation is started by starting memory.

FIG. 16 (A) is a time chart showing an operation in which a symbol vibrates up and down in accordance with a V winning, and FIG. 16 (B) shows a case where the special symbol storage display LED stores data after the end of the specific game state. 5C is a time chart showing the special symbol changing operation when the special symbol storage display LED stores data after the special symbol change stop.

FIG. 17 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of ordinary symbols, FIG. 17 (B) is a list of various random numbers used for ordinary symbols, and FIG. 17 (C) is selected. It is a simple flowchart for explaining the operation of determining the hit or miss of a normal symbol by a random number.

FIG. 18 (A) is a list showing the relationship between a normal symbol and a random number 5, and FIG. 18 (B) is a diagram in which the ordinary symbol fluctuates again after the stop of the fluctuation of the normal symbol when there is a passage memory. (C) is a time chart showing an opening operation of the ordinary variable winning prize ball device accompanying a normal symbol being hit at a low probability, and FIG. It is a time chart which shows the opening operation | movement of the normal variable winning prize ball device accompanying a normal symbol hitting at the time of a high probability.

FIG. 19 (A) is a time chart showing the operation of the probability change control according to the jackpot in the probability change symbol, and FIG. 19 (B) is the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol accompanying the detection of the hit ball by the passing ball detector. 6 is a time chart illustrating an operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming board 3 Gaming area 4 Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 Starting ball detector (variation permitting means) 8 Ordinary variable display device 10 Passing ball detector 11 Ordinary symbol display device 12 Ordinary symbol memory display LED 15 Special variable winning ball device 19 Opening / closing plate 20 Specific ball detector 21 Winning ball detector 23 Count display 24 Number display 35 Speaker (specific notification means) 40 Special variable display device (variable display device) 43 to 45 Special symbol display unit (variable display unit) 47 Decoration design display 48 Center lamp (specific notification means) 49-52 Decoration LED (specific notification means) 53 Special design storage display LED (startup storage means) 60a / 60b Basic circuit

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A ball game machine provided with a variable display device capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of a variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result, wherein: A specific notifying means for notifying a player that the occurrence of the specific game state has been determined after a predetermined period from the derivation time of the result; and displaying the variable display portion by re-changing after temporarily stopping the change of the variable display portion. Re-variation control means for deriving and controlling the result, wherein the predetermined period until the specific notification means starts a notification operation is longer than a period in which the re-variation control means temporarily stops changing the variable display unit. A ball game machine characterized by a long setting. 2. A ball game machine equipped with a variable display device capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of a variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result, wherein: A specific notifying means for notifying the player that the occurrence of the specific game state has been determined after a predetermined period from the derivation time of the result; and a fluctuation permitting means for permitting fluctuation of the variable display unit based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition. When the predetermined condition is satisfied during the change of the variable display unit, a start storage unit for storing the start condition of the variable display unit, and the predetermined period until the specific notification unit starts a notification operation, In a state where the start storage means has the start memory, the period is set to be longer than a period until the variable display section is changed by the start memory after deriving a display result other than the specific display result. Ball game machine.