JP4404686B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  In general, a ball game machine, such as a pachinko machine, determines whether or not a hit is made due to the establishment of a determination condition such as a game ball winning in a start winning area, and if the determination result is a hit, it is `` big hit '' A predetermined winning game (special game state) is executed as many times as necessary (a predetermined number of rounds). In such a ball game machine, a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, an LED display device or the like that fluctuates and stops a plurality of symbols (generally referred to as a determination symbol or a special symbol) composed of numbers, symbols, pictures, or the like. Most of them have display devices on the game board surface.

  In general, the display device has a configuration in which a plurality of display areas are arranged, and a variable display such as scrolling of a plurality of symbols is performed for each display area, and then the display can be stopped. ing. Then, the symbol displayed on the display device starts to change due to the establishment of the determination condition, and after the predetermined time variation, the symbols that are confirmed and stopped are displayed in the plurality of display areas of the display device, respectively, In the case of a predetermined combination (a winning symbol combination, for example, a slotted pattern, etc.), a “big hit” is formed, and in the case of other combinations (outgoing symbol combinations), it becomes “out”. In the case of such a “hit”, for example, a large winning opening on the game board surface is continuously opened to allow a large number of game balls to be awarded, and a large number of prize balls are paid out by winning during that time.

  Further, in many cases, a “privilege game state” is set to shift to a probability variation state in which the occurrence frequency of jackpots in subsequent games is improved in accordance with a symbol (so-called probabilistic variation symbol) displayed in a definite stop state at the time of jackpot. In addition, according to the symbol that is confirmed and stopped at the time of a big hit as a bonus game state (so-called short-time symbol), a setting that shortens the variation time of the subsequent determination symbol, and also extends the open time of the start winning area There is a gaming machine.

  Therefore, there is a ball game machine having two start winning areas for the purpose of diversifying game expressions (see Patent Document 1). The bullet ball game machine of Patent Document 1 displays a special symbol variably for a predetermined time based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning area, and the specific winning area is opened when the stop special symbol is a specific symbol. To. A movable member based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting prize area by setting the second starting prize area in an operating state only between rounds of the jackpot game related to the first starting prize area, that is, during the interval period. Is opened / closed and the movable member is continuously opened / closed on condition that a game ball has won in the accessory V area (a big hit game relating to the second start winning area). Then, after the jackpot game related to the second start winning area is completed, the round of the jackpot game related to the first start winning area is resumed.

However, since it is determined whether or not the jackpot game (so-called special game state) can be executed based on a predetermined probability, the possibility that the special game state will be executed without changing this probability is changed. It was difficult. For this reason, the progress of the game is easily monotonous, and sufficient interest cannot be obtained.
JP 2003-245438 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to further improve the possibility of executing a special gaming state based on a predetermined probability, and to provide a bullet ball game machine capable of obtaining a new interest provide.

That is, the invention of claim 1 is a ball game machine having a game area where game balls flow down, wherein the game area is provided with a first start prize area and a second start prize area, and further the second start prize is provided. The winning area is provided with a winning increasing means for shifting the second starting winning area to an advantageous state in which a gaming ball is more likely to win than the normal state, and the gaming ball is placed in the first starting winning area or the second starting winning area. The determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state due to winning, and the special gaming state due to winning in the first start winning area and benefits gaming state execution means may execute the privilege gaming state after the special game state ends to the advantageous conditions the second start winning region by the winning increasing means with different, it said in the award game state first And a privilege gaming state ending means for ending the benefits game state such that the advantageous state at the second start winning area due to the benefits gaming state end condition is satisfied that the dynamic winning regions in the normal state, In the privilege gaming state, a predetermined number of determinations of the determination unit in the first start winning area is set, and the privilege is attributed to the expiration of the predetermined number of determinations. While the game state end condition is established, the determination number of the determination unit in the second start winning area is not included in the determination number, and the privilege game execution unit executes the privilege game state and The special gaming state is executed due to a game ball winning in the second start winning area before the privilege gaming state ending means ends the privilege gaming state. Are those that, the game and the second start winning areas passage game ball flows down toward the second start winning region to region, the game ball the first flowing down the second start winning area channel The present invention relates to a bullet ball game machine provided with an intrusion prevention unit that makes it difficult or impossible to enter a start winning area .

The invention of claim 2 comprises a privilege game execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the privilege game state, and when the first start winning area is won, the privilege game execution determination means is the privilege game. While determining whether or not to execute the state, the bonus game execution determination means does not determine whether or not to execute the bonus game state when winning in the second start winning area. Item 1. A ball game machine according to item 1 .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flag for ending the privilege gaming state due to the apparent start or end of the special gaming state in the second start winning area or execution of the special gaming state. 3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the bonus game state end condition is established by being established.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the winning increase means is determination opportunity increasing means for increasing a determination opportunity of the determination means in the second winning area. It relates to the described ball game machine.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the second start winning area, it is difficult or impossible to win a game ball in the second start winning area in the second start winning area, which makes it easy to win game balls in the second start winning area. A second start winning area displacement portion that is displaced between the second start winning area and the second state is provided, and in the advantageous state, the second start winning area displacement portion is the second start winning area first state; In the normal state, the second start winning area displacing portion is in the second starting winning area second state, and the winning increasing means includes the second starting winning area displacing portion and the second starting winning area displacing portion. according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is constituted by a hydraulic device for actuating the between the second start winning region the second start winning region second state to the first state Related to bullet ball machines.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the game area is provided with a specific winning area different from the first starting winning area and the second starting winning area, and the specific winning area has a winning game ball in the specific winning area. A special winning area displacement portion that displaces between a specific winning area first state that facilitates a game ball and a specific winning area second state that makes it difficult or impossible to win a game ball, and the special gaming state includes: The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the specific winning area displacement portion is in a first state of the specific winning area.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the specific winning area displacing portion is provided in the specific winning area and is in an open state that makes it easy to win a game ball in the specific winning area and a closed state that makes it impossible to win a game ball The opening / closing door member is displaced between the opening / closing door member in the first state of the specific winning area and the opening / closing door member is closed in the second state of the specific winning area. The ball game machine according to claim 6 .

In the invention of claim 8 , during the normal gaming state, while the game ball is launched toward the first start winning area, the privilege game executing means executes the privilege game state, and the privilege game state ending means is claim 1 until the end of the benefits gaming state, which is a configuration for emitting the game ball through the second start winning area flow path toward the second start winning region from said first start winning region It relates to the ball game machine of any one of thru | or 7 .

In the invention of claim 9, the game area is provided with a winning / non-winning winning area different from the first starting winning area and the second starting winning area, and the winning / non-winning winning area is determined as an appropriateness determining winning area. The winning / determining winning area shifting portion that displaces between a winning / determining winning area first state that makes it easy to win game balls and a winning / determining winning area second state that makes it difficult or impossible to win game balls. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the ball game machine is provided.

In the invention according to claim 10 , whether or not to determine whether or not to shift the winning / determining winning area to the first determining / determining winning area due to the game ball winning in the second starting winning area is determined. A determination winning area displacement determining means; and a special gaming state execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the special gaming state due to the winning of a game ball in the winning determination winning area. 10. The ball game machine according to claim 9 , wherein the determination means in the second start winning area is constituted by the winning / non-winning winning area displacement determining means and the special gaming state execution determining means. Related.

An eleventh aspect of the present invention relates to the ball game machine according to the ninth or tenth aspect, wherein the winning / determining winning area is provided below the second starting winning area.

The invention according to claim 12 includes first determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special gaming state due to a game ball winning in the first start winning area, and in the second starting winning area. Second determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special gaming state due to winning of a game ball, wherein the determination means comprises the first determination means and the second determination means It concerns on the bullet ball game machine of any one of Claim 1 thru | or 11 characterized by the above-mentioned.

According to the ball and ball game machine according to the invention of claim 1, the game area is provided with a first start prize area and a second start prize area, and the second start prize area is provided with the second start prize area. A winning increasing means for shifting to an advantageous state in which the game ball is more likely to win than the normal state is provided, and the game ball is won from the normal gaming state due to the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning region or the second starting winning region. And determining means for determining whether or not to execute an advantageous special gaming state, and the second starting winning area is different from the special gaming state due to winning in the first starting winning area. and benefits gaming state execution means may execute the privilege gaming state to the advantageous state by increasing means after the special game state ends, benefits gaming state end condition at the first start winning region in the award gaming state And a privilege gaming state ending means for ending the benefits game state such that the advantageous state to the normal state at the second start winning area due to meet, the first start in the benefits gaming state A predetermined number of determinations of the determination means in the winning area is set, and the bonus game state end condition is satisfied while the determination number of times has reached a predetermined setting determination number of times, The number of determinations by the determination unit in the second start winning area is not included in the number of determinations, the privilege game executing unit executes the privilege game state, and the privilege game state ending unit is the privilege game state. before terminating the, which game balls to the second start winning area may perform the special game state in the due to winning, the said game space game ball It is difficult or impossible for the second start winning area flow path flowing down toward the second start winning area and the game ball flowing down the second start winning area flow path to enter the first start winning area. Since the intrusion prevention unit is provided, it is possible to increase the possibility of executing the special game state as compared with the conventional ball game machine.

Moreover, the persistence of an excessive privilege game state can be reduced.

Further, it is possible to prevent the predetermined number of set determinations from being exhausted due to winning of game balls in the second start winning area, and the special gaming state in the second starting winning area is executed during the bonus game state. The possibility increases.

In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that game balls flowing down toward the second start winning area enter the first starting winning area.

According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1 , the first start winning area is provided with a privilege game execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the privilege game state. When winning a prize, the bonus game execution determining means determines whether or not to execute the bonus game state, while when winning in the second start winning area, the bonus game execution determining means determines the bonus game. Since it is not determined whether or not to execute the state, it is possible to reduce the persistence of an excessive privilege gaming state.

According to the ball game machine of the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2 , the apparent start or end of the special game state in the second start winning area, or the special game state The special gaming state can be terminated in any aspect of the special gaming state because the special gaming state termination condition is established by establishing a flag that terminates the special gaming state due to being executed. In addition, it is possible to reduce the persistence of an excessive privilege gaming state.

According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3 , the winning increase means increases a determination opportunity of the determination means in the second winning area. Since it is a determination opportunity increase means, it becomes possible to increase the determination opportunity which concerns on whether the special game state in a privilege game state is performed.

According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 5, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , in the second start winning area, a game ball is won in the second starting winning area. A second start winning area displacing portion that displaces between a first state of the second starting winning area that is made easy and a second state of the second starting winning area that makes it difficult or impossible to win a game ball; In the state, the second start winning area displacement portion is the second start winning area first state, and in the normal state, the second start winning area displacement portion is the second start winning area second state, The increasing means includes the second start winning area displacing portion and an operating device for operating the second starting winning area displacing portion between the second start winning area first state and the second start winning area second state. Because it consists of, winning in the second start winning area It can be varied so easily. As a result, the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the bonus game state is likely to increase, and the opportunity for determining whether or not to execute the special game state also increases.

According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 6, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 5 , the game area is different from the first start prize area and the second start prize area. A specific prize area is provided, and in the specific prize area, a special prize area first state that makes it easy to win game balls in the specific prize area and a special prize area second that makes it difficult or impossible to win game balls A special prize area displacing portion that is displaced between states, and the special game state is such that the specific prize area displacement portion is in a specific prize area first state. It becomes easy to win game balls.

According to the ball game machine of the seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, the specific winning area displacing portion is provided in the specific winning area to facilitate the winning of the game ball in the specific winning area. An open / close door member that is displaced between an open state and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won, wherein the open / close door member is in an open state in the specific winning area first state, and the specific winning area second In this state, the opening / closing door member is in a closed state, so that it is easy to win a game ball in the specific winning area in the special game state.

According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 8, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 7, the game ball is launched toward the first start winning area during the normal game state. On the other hand, until the bonus game execution means executes the bonus game state and the bonus game state end means ends the bonus game state, the first start winning area is moved toward the second start winning area. Since the game ball is fired through the two-start winning area flow path, it is difficult to win in the first starting winning area during the bonus game state, but it is easy to win in the second starting winning area that is in an advantageous state Thus, it is possible to execute the special game state resulting from the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area before the bonus game state ends.

According to a ball game machine according to the invention of claim 9, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , the game area is different from the first start prize area and the second start prize area. A winning / determining winning area is provided, and in the winning / determining winning area, it is difficult or impossible to win a winning ball for the winning / determining winning area and the winning state for the determining whether or not the winning ball is easy to win in the corresponding determining area. The winning / determining winning area displacing portion that is displaced between the winning / determining winning area and the second state is provided, so that the winning / determining winning area can be easily changed.

According to the ball game machine of the invention of claim 10, in the invention of claim 9 , the game area is provided with a winning determination winning area different from the first starting winning area and the second starting winning area. The winning / determining winning area for determining whether or not it is difficult or impossible to win the winning state of the winning ball for winning / determining the winning ball for determining whether or not the winning ball for winning / determining the game ball is easy to win in the winning / determination winning area Since there is a winning determination winning area displacement portion that is displaced between the second state and the winning state, the winning game winning area can be changed to facilitate the winning determination and the special game during the special gaming state. The state becomes easy to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to produce a new game entertainment.

According to the ball game machine of the eleventh aspect of the invention, in the invention of the ninth or tenth aspect , the winning / determining winning area is provided on the lower side of the second starting winning area. The game balls that flow down toward the start winning area can easily win the winning determination winning area at the same time.

According to the bullet ball game machine according to the invention of claim 12, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , the special game due to a game ball winning in the first start winning area. First determination means for determining whether or not to execute a state; and second determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special gaming state due to a game ball winning in the second start winning area And the determination means comprises the first determination means and the second determination means, so that the execution of the special gaming state resulting from the first start winning area winning and the second starting winning area winning It is possible to independently execute the special gaming state caused by the game. Therefore, it is possible to form a novel special game state that is not found in conventional ball game machines.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire ball game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the ball game machine, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board according to the second embodiment of the ball game machine, FIG. 5 is a front view of the second big prize opening according to the third embodiment of the ball game machine, FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing the system control of the ball game machine according to the fourth embodiment of the ball game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the correspondence of words and phrases is as shown below. The first start winning area is the first start port 10A shown in FIGS. The second start winning area is the second start opening 10B. Both the winning increase means and the determination opportunity increasing means correspond to the second start winning area displacement portion, and are the second start opening blade members 11a and 11b in the drawing. The specific winning area is the first grand prize opening 15. The specific winning area displacement portion is an opening / closing door member and an opening / closing plate 61. The second start winning area channel is the channel 6r. The intrusion prevention unit is the game nail 7. The winning / non-winning determination winning area is the second large winning opening 16. The winning / vicinity determining winning area displacement portions are the large winning opening blade members 17a and 17b.

  Also, the determination means, the first determination means, the second determination means, the privilege game state execution means, the privilege game state end means, the privilege game execution determination means, the winning / non-use winning area shift determination means, and the special game state execution determination means Both are the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG.

  The correspondence between the words in the claims and the words in the present embodiment is as described above, but this embodiment is an embodiment of the claims, and the contents of the claims are not necessarily limited to the following embodiments. is not.

  1 and 2, the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 of the game ball P are erected in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 3 and are surrounded by the inner guide rail 5. A display device 9, a first start opening 10A (first start winning area), a first big winning opening 15 (specific winning area), and an out opening 30 are arranged on the center line of the game area 6 from the top to the bottom. Is done. On the upper left side of the display device 9, a ramp windmill 18a is provided, and on the right side of the display device 9, a normal symbol variation start gate 21 that allows a game ball to pass is provided. Subsequently, a second starting port 10B (second starting winning area) is provided on the right side of the display device 9, below the normal symbol variation starting gate 21, and further on the lower side, a second major winning port 16 (for determining whether to win or not). (Winning area) is provided. Although not shown in the embodiment, it is also possible to properly arrange other prize winning openings. Reference numeral 6r denotes a second start winning area flow path in which the game ball P flows down toward the second starting opening 10B (second starting winning area) in the game area 6. Reference numeral 7 denotes a game nail, which is an intrusion prevention unit. That is, the game nails arranged in order to make it difficult or impossible for the game balls flowing down the second start winning area channel 6r to enter the first starting opening 10A (first start winning area). is there. Of course, it is naturally possible to use a member other than the nail for the intrusion prevention portion. In the present embodiment, it is impossible for a game ball flowing down the second start winning area channel 6r to enter the first start port 10A.

  On the front side of the game board 3, an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving a paid game ball, a mounting plate 33 for mounting the upper ball receiving tray 32, and a game ball received when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated. A lower ball tray 34 for the game, lamp indicators 35 and 36 for informing the game state, and decoration lamps 39L and 39R, a speaker 37 for informing the player of the game state by sound and sound effects, and a launch handle H are assembled. It has been. Reference numeral 2 denotes a machine frame of the ball game machine 1. Next, each required part will be described in further detail. The lamp indicators 35 and 36, the decoration lamps 39L and 39R, and the speaker 37 described above correspond to notification means.

  The display device 9 is provided with a symbol display device 43 formed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device in the center. In the embodiment, an image display unit 50 including a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) capable of color display is provided in the window frame unit 49. The image display unit 50 displays a symbol composed of a plurality of numbers, alphabets, symbols, pictures (characters), etc. in a variable manner together with the symbol display device 43. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols displayed on the image display unit 50 include a first special symbol Tza used for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, a second special symbol Tzb used for determining whether or not the jackpot is winning, and determining whether or not the jackpot is winning. There is a normal symbol Fz used in In the ball ball game machine 1 of the embodiment, the first special symbol Tza, the second special symbol Tzb, and the normal symbol Fz are all displayed in the image display unit 50 in a set time variation manner, and set time with a predetermined hit or miss symbol. Stopped display.

  In the embodiment, as shown in the figure, the image display unit 50 includes a first special symbol display area 50A for changing and stopping the first special symbol, a second special symbol display area 50B for changing and stopping the second special symbol, It is divided into four sections, a normal symbol display area 50C for changing / stopping display of normal symbols, and an effect display area 50D for notifying game information.

  In this embodiment, all of the first special symbols Tza (left, middle, right first special symbols) displayed on the image display unit 50 are not shown, but “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 ”. The individual first special symbols are variably displayed by, for example, vertically scrolling the first special symbol display area 50A. In this embodiment, the first special symbol, the so-called “big hit”, means that the left, middle, and right first special symbols that are displayed in a variable manner for the set time are all the same symbols (spotted symbols). “7,7,7” means to stop all together.

  Even in the second special symbol Tzb displayed on the image display unit 50, not all are illustrated, but each is “AAA, BBB, CCC, DDD, EEE, FFF, GGG, HHH, III, JJ, KKK, LLL”. The pattern consists of 12 English letters. Individual second special symbols are displayed in a variable manner by, for example, vertical scrolling fluctuation in the second special symbol display area 50B. The so-called “medium hit” of the second special symbol in this embodiment is to make a fixed stop according to the acquired value of the C4 counter that determines the second special symbol to be described later.

  Even in the normal symbol Fz, although not all of them are illustrated, each symbol is composed of two patterns “OX, XO”. Individual normal symbols are variably displayed by switching the normal symbol display area 50C, for example. In this embodiment, the so-called “small hit” of the normal symbol is to make a fixed stop according to the acquired value of the C6 counter that determines the small hit normal symbol to be described later.

  In the effect display area 50D, for example, a right-pointing arrow Hz is displayed as shown in FIG. 3, and a notification that the game ball P should be shot and fired is made with the second start port 10B and the second grand prize port 16 as targets. Is called. When the first grand prize opening 15 is to be targeted, a left-pointing arrow (not shown) is formed. Of course, the information displayed in the effect display area 50D is not limited to these, and it is also possible to display the number of rounds, the number of bonus games, etc., which will be described later.

  The second start port 10B is provided with two second start port blade members 11a and 11b that operate as electric components, and is controlled to move by a start port solenoid (actuator) on the back surface (not shown). As shown in FIG. 2, the movable mode is performed between an enlarged state indicated by a solid line and a narrow state indicated by a broken line. That is, the second start opening blade members 11a and 11b are in a normal state (narrow state: second start winning area number 1) in which it is difficult or impossible to win a game ball in the second start opening 10B (second start winning area). It corresponds to a winning increase means for shifting to an advantageous state (enlarged state: second starting winning area first state) that makes it easier to win a game ball to the second starting port than in the second state.

  Further, the second start opening blade members 11a and 11b make it easy to win a game ball (that is, increase the number of winnings), thereby making a determination opportunity (a second start winning area) described later in the second start opening 10B (second start winning area). This increases the chance of determination of success / failure by cooperation with the two start port switches, the main control circuit 70, and the like. Therefore, it also acts as a determination opportunity increasing means.

  When the second starting port 10B (second starting port blade member 11a, 11b) is expanded and opened, the normal symbol Fz (see FIG. 3) stops variably and the above-mentioned specific normal symbol is displayed (small) This is done when

  In the embodiment, in the case of a specific symbol in which the fixed symbol of the normal symbol display area 50C in the normal gaming state, which will be described later, is the winning symbol, the winning area of the second start port 10B is expanded and released by 1 for 0.4 seconds. The expansion opening is forcibly terminated. On the other hand, when the fixed symbol of the normal symbol display area 41 is a specific symbol in the probability variation state and the time shortening state, which will be described later, and the normal variation state and the time shortening state, the winning of the second start port 10B is won for 2 seconds. The area is enlarged and released, and the enlargement and release is forcibly terminated.

  The first big prize opening 15 provided immediately below the first start opening 10A corresponds to a specific prize area and is used for winning a game ball in a special game state. The first grand prize opening 15 is provided with an opening / closing door 61 as an opening / closing door member, and an open state (a specific prize area first state) that makes it easy to win a game ball to the first big prize opening, Is disengaged by opening / closing movement between the closed state (specific winning area second state) that makes it difficult or impossible (impossible in the embodiment). That is, the open / close door 61 corresponds to a specific winning area displacement portion. When the open / close door 61 is in the open state (the specific winning area first state), the open / close door opens to the front side of the sheet, so that the open / close door receives a game ball flowing down, thereby enabling more winnings.

  The opening / closing door 61 performs an opening operation called a round in a special gaming state described later. In the ball game machine of the embodiment, one special game state is composed of 15 rounds, and the open / close door 61 is opened for 30 seconds per round. In addition, a time called an interval is set between the rounds, and the door 61 is closed (closed). The first grand prize opening 15 is provided with a first big prize opening switch SW4, and the winning game balls are measured.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the second large winning opening 16 (winning determination winning area) provided on the lower side of the second starting opening 10 </ b> B (second starting winning area), the large winning opening blade member in order from above. 17a, 17b (win / win determination winning area displacement section), a second big prize opening count switch SW5, a cloon 21, a specific area 20, and a second big prize opening big hit determination switch SW6 are provided.

  The large winning opening blade members 17a and 17b (winning determination winning area displacement portion), as with the second start opening 10B described above, win the game ball in the second large winning opening 16 (winning determination winning area). Winning determination winning area first state that is easy (enlarged state shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) and winning determination winning area second state that makes it difficult to win a game ball (impossible in the embodiment) (The narrow state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2).

  If the winning prize blade member 17a, 17b wins in the first state of the winning / determination determination winning area (the expanded state shown by the solid line in FIG. 2), the number of winning prizes is measured by the second winning prize count switch SW5. 21 flows down. This croon is a substantially concave lens-shaped disk, and a passing hole 22 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the disk. Only one of the passage holes 22 is connected to the specific area 20 and is detected by the second big prize opening big hit determination switch SW6 only when the specific area 20 is won. The game balls that have passed through the passage hole 22 on the croon 21 that is not connected to the specific area 20 are collected as they are on the back surface of the game board 3. By providing the Kroon 21, the player can recognize the big hit lottery of the second big prize opening 16, and can improve the taste. It is also possible to arbitrarily change the winning probability for the specific area by appropriately changing the position and the inclination of the cron 21.

  Here, another embodiment is illustrated. As in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the first grand prize opening 15 </ b> T may be arranged directly above the display device 9. When arranged in this manner, the game ball P that has been shot and fired can easily win the first big prize opening 15T immediately, and the time efficiency of jackpot execution can be improved. Furthermore, when the time reduction state after the end of the jackpot execution (special game state execution) due to the winning at the first starting port 10A described later is started, the same launch without changing the launch direction of the game ball By operating the handle H, a bullet can be fired toward the second starting port 10B.

  Further, in FIG. 4, since the guide nail 7t is installed above the second start port 10B, it is possible to adjust the difficulty of winning the game ball in combination with the operation of the second start port blade members 11a and 11b. it can.

  The third and fourth embodiments shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 relate to the second grand prize winning openings 16K and 16Q. The second big winning opening 16K includes an appropriate random number lottery device 24 instead of the clown 21. When the lottery result is a win, the sorter 23 guides the specific area 20 game balls. By adopting such a configuration of the second major winning opening 16K of the third embodiment, the lottery can be performed internally, and the possibility of fraud from the outside can be reduced. In addition, it is easy to change the probability of winning in the second big prize opening 16K.

  In addition, as in the second grand prize winning opening 16Q of the fourth embodiment, both the Kroon 21q and an appropriate random number lotter 24 are provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration. By providing the two types in this way, it is possible to change the possibility of jackpot via the middle hit, and the player can enjoy the appearance effect.

  4 to 6, the same reference numerals are given to the portions common to the ball game machine 1 (FIGS. 1 and 2) of this embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Returning to the ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the back surface of the game board 3, a switch for detecting a game ball corresponding to each winning opening, gate, or the like is installed. A first start port switch SW1 (corresponding to the first start port 10A) and a second start port switch SW2 (corresponding to the first start port 10B) are provided in the winning ball path. The first special symbol Tza of the symbol display device 43 (particularly, the first special symbol display area 50A) starts to change due to the detection of the winning ball at the first starting port. Further, the variation of the second special symbol Tzb of the symbol display device 43 (particularly, the second special symbol display area 50B) is started due to the detection of the winning ball at the second starting port.

  Similarly, a gate switch SW3 is provided on the back of the game board 3 so as to correspond to the normal symbol variation start gate 21. By detecting the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 21 with this gate switch, the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 50C is started.

  Next, a series of game flows in the ball game machine 1 of the embodiment of FIG. 1 and the like will be described. As described above, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 10A and a winning ball is detected by the first starting port switch SW1, a winning signal is transmitted by the first starting port switch SW1 as shown in FIG. Along with this, various random values (Q1 and the like) such as the C1 counter of the main control circuit 70 (determination means) are acquired (extracted), and the acquired numerical values are stored in various random numbers in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. Once stored in an area or the like. Then, based on each stored numerical value, determination of jackpot, determination of the presence of reach, change / stop pattern of the first special symbol, determination (creation) of the stop symbol combination of the first special symbol, etc. The first special symbol Tza starts to change in the first special symbol display area 50 </ b> A of the image display unit 50 in the display device 43. The main control circuit 70 corresponds to main control means for performing main control of the gaming machine 1.

  The first special symbol Tza is displayed with a fixed stop as a stop symbol after a change time is displayed from the start of the change for a set time (the time determined by each special symbol change / stop pattern, in this example, a minimum of about 20 seconds to a maximum of 50 seconds). The In this case, the first special symbol is variably stopped in the order of “left”, “right”, and “middle”, and is finally displayed as a stopped symbol. At that time, for example, the reach state may be established depending on the display mode of the reach symbol determined by setting the reach determination process.

  Here, the reach state refers to a specific display mode, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols (identical) in a stage before the display control proceeds and the display result is stopped and displayed after the first special symbol variation display is started. This means a display mode for making the player think that a variable display mode is easily displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, only the display area for displaying the final stop symbol (here, the first special symbol in the middle) is left out of the first special symbol display regions, and the remaining two displays are displayed. Reach fluctuation display processing is performed in which the symbols are temporarily stopped so that the symbols become a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) in the region.

  Further, in the reach state, the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display area 50A is lengthened, the symbol use effect using the first special symbol, the character or background displayed behind the special symbol, etc. Is displayed and a reach action is produced. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the advance notice include character display and afterimage display in the effect display area 50D.

  When the combination of the first special symbols that has been confirmed and stopped is, for example, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of the same symbols, etc. Migrate to In the special gaming state, the open / close plate 61 of the first grand prize opening 15 (specific prize area) is opened by the excitation of the solenoid for opening the first big prize opening and receives the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6, When a prize can be awarded to the first prize opening 15, and a prize is awarded to the prize winning opening 15, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown).

  In this case, the opening / closing plate 61 is temporarily closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or when the number of winning balls detected by the first large winning opening switch SW4 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). The number of winning balls to the big winning opening is accurately measured (for example, 10). A state in which the game ball is easy to win due to the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 is referred to as a round. The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch is displayed in the effect display area 50D as a number from 0 to 10 or as a bar graph.

  Then, when a winning ball is detected while the first grand prize opening 15 is being opened or within about 2 seconds after the first big prize opening 15 is closed, the right to continue the jackpot again is generated, and a predetermined maximum number of times (Example) 15 times), the opening / closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened. By repeating 15 rounds in this way, about 2250 prize balls are generated.

  Further, in the ball ball game machine 1 of the embodiment, a “privilege game state” that gives the player a privilege different from the privilege in the special game state after the special game state at the first starting port 10A is described later. 70 (privilege game execution determination means). Specifically, the ball game machine 1 is a model having a probability variation (probability variation) function and a time reduction (time reduction) function. In particular, the winning symbol combination of the first special symbol that is displayed with the set time fixed stop when the jackpot is established is the probability variation symbol combination (any one of '0', '1', '2', '3'). Sometimes after the end of the special game, the next jackpot occurrence probability is shifted to a higher probability fluctuation state (high probability state, 7/315) than the normal gaming state (normal probability state, 1/315) in normal times, and the next jackpot Continue until.

  When the winning symbol combination of the first special symbol that is displayed at the set time fixed stop when the big hit is established is a time-short symbol combination (any of '4', '5', '6', '7') After the special gaming state is completed, the first special symbol Tza, the second special symbol Tzb, and the normal symbol Fz are shortened by a reduced time. That is, the time from when the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol start to change until the fixed stop display is displayed (the time required for displaying the determination result) is shorter than usual (with change of each set time). Transition to a time saving state. When shifting to the above time shortening state, a period during which the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol are repeated a predetermined number of times as a predetermined period (in the embodiment, the fluctuation of the first special symbol for 100 times as the set number of time reduction and The period of time for stopping is set, and the time reduction state is continued for a period of time until 100 times (setting determination number), which is the set number for shortening, is sequentially subtracted to zero. This time reduction state corresponds to the privilege gaming state. Next, the winning symbol combination of the first special symbol that is displayed at the set time fixed stop when the jackpot is established is the normal symbol combination (any of '8', '9', '10', '11') In some cases, the special gaming state is terminated without changing to the probability variation state and the time shortening state (privilege gaming state), and the normal gaming state is entered as it is.

  In addition, in the ball ball game machine of the embodiment, the special game state is given after the special game state is finished, but the special game state is determined immediately after the special game state is determined due to the winning to the first start port 10A. A configuration in which a gaming state is executed may be used. Furthermore, it can also be set as the structure by which a privilege game state is performed during the special game state which arises due to the winning to 10 A of 1st start openings. The time setting number of times 100 (the number of setting determinations) is not necessarily limited to 100, and an appropriate number is set.

  In the above game flow, when the main parts of the present invention are summarized, the first start winning area (first start port 10A) is won, and the special game is performed by the determining means (first determining means) in the first starting winning area. A special gaming state that is different from the special gaming state due to the execution of the state is determined at least after the special gaming state is completed (or after the point in time when the special gaming state is determined to be executed by the judging means, or the special game It can be executed during the state).

  As described above, the bullet ball game machine 1 according to the embodiment includes privilege game execution determination means (main control circuit 70) for determining whether or not to execute the privilege game state. When winning in 10A (first start winning area), depending on the determination result of the main control circuit 70 (in this case, determining means (first determining means) in the first starting winning area) due to the winning. Whether or not to execute a special game state different from the special game state is determined by the special game execution determination means, and when the second start port 10B (second start winning area) is won, the special game state is determined. The game execution determination means is configured not to determine whether or not to execute the privilege game state. Therefore, as long as the gaming state of the bullet ball gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state or the normal gaming state, it is desirable to launch the gaming ball with the first start port 10A as a target. In this case, for example, a leftward arrow (not shown) is displayed in the effect display area 50D.

  When the time shortening state is selected in the above, the second start port blade members 11a and 11b in the second start port 10B are expanded and opened longer than in the normal game state. In the ball game machine of the embodiment, the release for 0.4 seconds becomes the release for 2 seconds. That is, by making it easy to win a game ball (increasing the number of winnings), a determination opportunity (a second start port switch, a main control circuit 70, etc., which will be described later) in the second start port 10B (second start winning area). This will increase the chances of success / failure determination by cooperation). Therefore, the time shortening state that is a predetermined period (the set number for time reduction: 100 times (the number of determinations performed by the determination means)), that is, the number of times that the first special symbol is changed or stopped is sequentially subtracted to 0 times. In the period until it becomes, it is desirable to launch the game ball with the second start opening 10B (second start winning area) as a target. In this case, for example, a rightward arrow Hz (see FIG. 3) is displayed in the effect display area 50D. In addition, the game balls launched by the intrusion prevention unit in which the game nails 7 are arranged to aim at the second starting port 10B do not win the first starting port 10A.

  When a winning is made in the second start opening 10B (second start winning area), the second special symbol starts to fluctuate, and whether or not it is determined is determined by the main control circuit 70 (determination means, particularly the second determination means). And in the case of winning (medium winning) (lottery probability 1/4), the big winning opening blade member 17a, 17b of the second big winning opening 16 (winning determination winning area) located below the second start opening 10B. (Winning / disapproval determination winning area displacement portion) is enlarged and released (execution in the middle). Then, the game ball that has won a prize via the second grand prize opening count switch SW5 enters one of the ten passage holes 22 while rotating on the croon 21. Only one of the passage holes 22 is connected to the specific area 20, and is detected by the second big prize opening big hit determination switch SW6 only when winning in the specific area 20, and the first big prize opening 15 starts to open. In other words, the big hit execution start via the middle hit (the special game state execution start via the middle hit) is started. Also in this case, about 2250 prize balls are generated by repeatedly opening and closing the first big prize opening 15 consisting of 15 rounds as a special gaming state in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, when the big hit via the middle hit (the special game state via the middle hit) ends, the normal gaming state is set regardless of the current gaming state (probability variation state, time reduction state). For this reason, execution of an excessive jackpot (special game state) is suppressed. Of course, it is also possible to maintain the current gaming state (probability variation state, time reduction state) without changing to the normal gaming state. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's preference by increasing the possibility of jackpot. However, when an excessive number of jackpots is not desired, the probability variation state and the time shortening state may be forcibly terminated by limiting the number of consecutive jackpots.

  According to the ball game machine 1 of the present embodiment described so far, in the time shortening state (a period until 100 times that is the set number for time reduction is sequentially subtracted to 0 times), the first special symbol is Unless it fluctuates, it is not subtracted. In addition, when a game ball is launched targeting the second start port 10B, the game nail 7 (intrusion prevention unit) does not win the first start port 10A (the first special symbol does not change). . Therefore, a big hit (however, a big hit via the middle hit) may be performed once during the time reduction state.

  As is obvious from the drawing, the second large winning opening 16 (winning determination winning area) is provided below the second starting opening 10B (second starting winning area), whereby the second starting opening 10B. The game balls that flow down the flow path 6r toward the player can easily win the second big prize opening 16 as well. For this reason, the number of determination opportunities at the second big winning opening 16 is increased, and it is easy to execute the jackpot via the middle hit. At the same time, the number of winning prizes in the second grand prize opening 16 increases, so that the number of winning balls also increases.

  In particular, in the embodiment, the jackpot (the jackpot via the first special symbol) due to winning at the first start opening 10A is being executed (the special gaming state is being executed), or the jackpot via the aforementioned jackpot (via the jackpot) During the execution of the special game state (2), even if a game ball is won at the second start port 10B, the second special symbol is not changed (that is, the middle win / no-go determination is not performed) (It is not counted in the number of fluctuations during time reduction). Therefore, the middle hit is not executed during the big hit (special game state), and the big hit via the middle hit is not determined.

  In addition, in the embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10A during the middle hit, the first special symbol is not changed (that is, the big hit determination is not performed). . Therefore, the jackpot (the jackpot via the first special symbol) due to the winning to the first start opening 10A is not determined during the middle hit.

  As described above, when it is determined that a jackpot (a jackpot via the first special symbol) due to winning at the first start port 10A is determined, the jackpot via the middle jackpot is invalidated (not executed). Alternatively, the jackpot via the mid-jacket is invalidated during execution of the jackpot via the mid-jacket.

  In the embodiment, the above-described configuration is used. However, instead of this, when the jackpot execution via the first special symbol or the jackpot execution via the medium bonus is determined, it is different from the one after the jackpot execution ends. The other jackpot may be configured to execute. According to the said structure, possibility that the number of further jackpot execution will be increased will increase, and a player's interest can be raised further.

  Compared with the ball ball game machine having the configuration of the embodiment, in the conventional ball ball game machine, for example, one start opening and one big winning opening are arranged on the game board, and if this wins the start opening, it is large. The lottery for determining whether or not to open the winning opening (that is, to execute the special gaming state) has been performed based on a predetermined probability (for example, 1/315). After the big hit (special game execution) is determined, the probability is kept as it is in addition to the high probability state (for example, 7/315), and the special symbol (determination symbol) is changed a predetermined number of times. This is a configuration in which the time reduction state is canceled and the state shifts to the normal gaming state. However, in the conventional ball game machine, since the jackpot lottery is performed with a predetermined probability even in the time shortening state, although the passage of time is good, the jackpot is not necessarily executed. On the other hand, in the ball game machine of the embodiment, the possibility of jackpot increases even in the time shortening state (in this embodiment, it is always a jackpot), so the player's interest in games is improved. Can do.

  As described above, when a game ball is shot and released in accordance with the guidance notified to the effect display area 50D, it becomes easy to win the first big prize opening 15, or the second start opening 10B and the second big prize opening 16. By the way, in the time shortening state which is a predetermined period, a setting period is set to a time period until the number of setting determination times: 100 times (that is, the determination number of the determination means) is sequentially subtracted to 0. Therefore, for example, in the time shortening state, until the remaining set number of time reductions is one, the game ball is launched toward the first starting port 10A, aiming at the big hit lottery based on the first determination means, If the jackpot is not confirmed during this period, it is possible to change the target to the second start port 10B and aim for the jackpot via the middle hit. Therefore, the possibility that an advantageous state appears for the player is improved, and the number of choices in the game is increased, so that an interest of the game that cannot be obtained by the conventional ball game machine can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot (special game state) is terminated by completing 15 rounds at the first grand prize winning opening 15. In addition to this configuration, for example, when 450 seconds have elapsed from the start of the jackpot (special gaming state), or when a winning of 150 balls is detected by the first jackpot switch SW4, the jackpot (special gaming state) is terminated. can do. Further, in the ball game machine 1 of the embodiment, a jackpot mode (a jackpot via the first special symbol) and a jackpot via the middle jackpot (special game state mode) resulting from winning at the first start port 10A Are the same. Therefore, it is possible to make these two types of jackpot modes different. For example, a difference is provided in the number of prize balls obtained through the jackpot (special game state). As a result, the player can select a game depending on which jackpot is targeted, and can obtain high interest.

  FIG. 7 shows a main control circuit 70 that performs the main control of the game system installed on the back side of the ball game machine 1, and the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43 under the control of the main control circuit 70. One special symbol, second special symbol, normal symbol, display control circuit (sub control circuit) 90 for selecting and controlling various display modes at the time of reach production, voice control circuit 85 for voice control of the speaker 37, lamp display A system control block of the ball game machine 1 is shown, such as a light emitter control circuit 88 that controls various light emitters such as the devices 35 and 36, decorative lamps 39L and 39R, and LEDs, and a payout control circuit 110.

  The main control circuit 70 includes a CPU 72 that performs control operations in accordance with a game control program, a RAM 73 that functions as a work memory for the CPU 72, a one-chip microcomputer 71 that includes a ROM 74 that stores a game control program, and the computer. 71, I / O (input / output) buses 75, 76, the output port 77, a driver 78, a buffer gate 79, an interface 80, an initial reset circuit 81, a periodic reset circuit 82, and the like. Yes. In the embodiment, the main control circuit 70 includes a determination unit, a first determination unit, a second determination unit, a privilege game state execution unit, a privilege game state end unit, a privilege game execution determination unit, and a winning / determination winning area displacement determination unit. This corresponds to special game state execution determination means.

  The CPU 72 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as a probability of occurrence of a big hit (special gaming state) or a normal symbol (expansion of the second start port 10B) Random numbers or the like that determine the probability of occurrence of release) are also generated, and together with the main control circuit 70, determination means, first determination means, second determination means, privilege game state execution means, privilege game state end means, privilege game execution determination means, It corresponds to a determination winning area displacement determination means and special game state execution determination means.

  The RAM 73 is a storage area for detection signals from various switches such as the first start switch SW1, a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 72, a storage area (command buffer) for temporarily storing various data, A flag and a work area for the CPU 72 are provided.

  In the ROM 74, game control programs, control data such as variable time data, and control commands are written, as well as jackpots and judgment values for normal symbols.

  The initial reset circuit 81 is a circuit for resetting the one-chip microcomputer 71 when the power supply circuit 87 is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 81, the one-chip microcomputer 71 initializes various control information. The periodic reset circuit 82 periodically gives a reset pulse to the one-chip microcomputer 71 (every 2 msec in this example), and repeatedly executes the game control program stored in the ROM 74 of the one-chip microcomputer 71 from the top. It is a circuit for making it.

  Based on a control signal output from the main control circuit 70, a second starting port 10B (a solenoid for moving the second starting port blade members 11a and 11b (not shown)) connected to the driver 78, a first prize winning port. 15 (movable solenoid of the opening / closing plate 61 (not shown)), the second big prize opening 16 (movable solenoid of the big prize opening blade members 17a and 17b (not shown)) and the like are controlled. In addition, various information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, probability variation information, prize ball payout information, and the like are output to the hall management device 84, which is a host computer, via the driver 78 and the information output circuit 83.

  In addition, a display control circuit 90 is connected to the one-chip microcomputer 71 via the output port 77. The display control circuit 90 is connected to a symbol display device 43 including an image display unit 50 including a first special symbol display area 50A, a second special symbol display area 50B, a normal symbol display area 50C, and an effect display area 50D. These are controlled. Further, the light emitter control circuit 88 receives the light emitter control signal via the output port 77 and the display control circuit 90, and based on the control signal, the lamp indicators 35 and 36, which are various light emitters, and the decoration lamps 39L and 39R, etc. The light emission control of the light emitting means is performed.

  In addition, an audio control circuit 85 is also connected to the one-chip microcomputer 71 via an I / O bus 75 and a display control circuit 90. A speaker 37 is connected to the sound control circuit 85, and sound generation control of the speaker 37, which is sound generating means, is performed based on the control signal.

  Further, a first start port switch SW1, a second start port switch SW2, a gate switch SW3, a first big prize port switch SW4, a second big prize port count switch SW5, a second, which detect game balls won in various prize holes. The detection signals output from the detectors such as the big winning opening big hit determination switch SW6 are transmitted to the main control circuit 70 via the interface 80.

  In addition, the main control circuit 70 includes a power supply circuit 87, a launch control circuit 100 for controlling the launch of the game ball by the launch handle H, and a set number resulting from entering by the payout device (not shown). A payout control circuit 110 (prize ball payout control means) for controlling the payout of the prize balls and the rental balls is connected.

  The display control circuit 90 corresponds to a sub control circuit that performs a predetermined display control process based on a control signal from the main control circuit 70. The display control circuit 90 corresponds to the symbol display device together with the main control circuit 70, and the game images (first and second) displayed on the display device 9 (in particular, the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43). A signal related to display control of a special symbol, a normal symbol, a background image such as a character or a landscape (not shown) is received from the main control circuit 70, display data is set, and display control is performed.

  Although not shown, the audio control circuit 85 and the light emitter control circuit 88 shown in FIG. 7 are appropriately provided with a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM, respectively. Receiving various gaming commands (reach, jackpot, mid-bonus, jackpot, special gaming state executing, privilege gaming state executing, etc.) transmitted from the display control circuit 90, voice and light emission in response to various commands are executed Is done.

  As main counters of the CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 in this embodiment, a C1 counter (random number: Q1, random number range: 0 to 314) used for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, and determining the first special symbol combination for jackpot C2 counter (random number: Q2, random number range: 0 to 11), C3 counter (random number: Q3, random number range: 0 to 3) used for determining whether or not medium hits are appropriate, and determining the second special symbol combination for medium hits C4 counter provided (random number: Q4, random number range: 0 to 11), C5 counter provided for small hit / no-go judgment (random number: Q5, random number range: 0 to 9), used for determination of small hit normal symbol combination C6 counter (random number: Q6, random number range: 0 to 1) is provided. The numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM 73 is cleared after a series of game operation processes based on the counter. The operation of each counter is as follows.

  The C1 counter is a random number counter that determines whether the game is a big hit or miss, and corresponds to the determination means, particularly the first determination means, in the ball game machine 1 concerned. The C1 counter starts from “0” when the power of the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every predetermined interruption time (for example, 2 msec). When the numerical value reaches “314”, it is reset to “0” again. Returning to repeat the addition. The value of the C1 counter is acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 10A and is detected by the first starting port switch SW1, and is a jackpot value determined in advance, which is a normal symbol combination in this embodiment. Contrast with '7' during a certain normal time (normal probability state), and '7', '57', '107', '157', It is judged whether it is a big hit or not by comparing with “207”, “257”, and “307”.

  When the jackpot is established, the C2 counter determines a jackpot first special symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the first special symbol display area 50A. The C2 counter repeats starting from “0” when the power is turned on, incrementing by “1” every interrupt time, and returning to “0” again when reaching “11”. The numerical value of the C2 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the first starting port 10A is detected by the first starting port switch SW1, and is stored in the first special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. To the numerical value of the C2 counter, a definite jackpot stop special symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, as shown in Table 1 below, the first special symbol corresponding to the obtained numerical values “0” to “11” of the C2 counter is variably displayed as the confirmed jackpot stop symbol combination, and then the final The fixed stop is displayed.

  In addition, as understood from the mode after the special gaming state (after the jackpot game) attached to Table 1 above, when the numerical value Q2 (game information) of the C2 counter that determines the above-mentioned probability variation symbol is acquired Depending on the acquired numerical value, after a special gaming state (after a jackpot game), a probability variation state may occur and continue until the next jackpot. In addition, as a special gaming state after the special gaming state (after the jackpot game), a time shortening state (during the period when the first special symbol fluctuates 100 times) occurs, and after the first special symbol fluctuates 100 times, the normal gaming state There is a case to move to. In addition, the probability variation state and the time shortening state may not be established, that is, the normal gaming state may occur.

  The C3 counter is a random number counter that determines whether the game is a hit or miss. The C3 counter starts from “0” when the power of the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every predetermined interruption time (for example, 2 msec). When the numerical value reaches “3”, it is reset to “0” again. Returning to repeat the addition. The numerical value of the C3 counter is acquired when a game ball wins the second starting port 10B and is detected by the second starting port switch SW2, and is compared with “1” which is a predetermined middle hit value. It is judged whether it is a hit or not.

  The C4 counter determines the middle special second special symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the second special symbol display area 50B when the middle winning is established. The C4 counter repeats starting from “0” when the power is turned on, incrementing by “1” every interrupt time, and returning to “0” again when reaching “11”. The numerical value of the C4 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the second starting port 10B is detected by the second starting port switch SW2, and is stored in the second special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. The C4 counter numerical value is assigned in advance with a second special chart for stoppage corresponding to each numerical value. In the embodiment, as shown in Table 2 below, after the second special symbol corresponding to the acquired numerical values “0” to “11” of the C4 counter is variably displayed as the symbol to be stopped during finalization, the final stop is finally performed. indicate.

  The C5 counter is a random number counter that determines whether or not a small hit is correct. The C5 counter starts from “0” when the power of the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every predetermined interruption time (for example, 2 msec). When the numerical value reaches “9”, it is reset to “0” again. Returning to repeat the addition. The value of the C5 counter is obtained when the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gate 21 and is detected by the gate switch SW3, and is compared with a predetermined small hit value, which is “7” in this embodiment. It is determined whether or not it is a small hit.

  The C6 counter determines a normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol display area 50C when the small hit is established. The C6 counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every interrupt time, and when it reaches “1”, it returns to “0” again. The value of the C6 counter is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gate 21 and is detected by the gate switch SW3, and is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. In the embodiment, “XO” corresponding to the obtained numerical value “0” of the C6 counter and “OX” corresponding to “1” are alternately displayed as the fixed small hit stop symbol combination, and then finally displayed. The fixed stop is displayed.

  Further, as other counters provided in the main control circuit 70, a counter for determining the presence / absence of reach and a counter for determining the type of reach mode are provided. In addition, other display modes at the time of the change of the special symbol, for example, a counter for determining whether or not to give a notice for notifying that there is a high possibility of being a jackpot or reach state, the aspect of the notice is determined Before the final stop display of the counter and the special symbol combination per finalization, the temporary special first symbol combination (here, the tick-eye) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined operation mode such as subtle fluctuations, and then the temporary stop is performed. A counter that decides whether or not to perform a so-called re-lottery effect, in which all the special symbols once arranged are scrolled together for a predetermined time while the symbols are in a uniform state, and then the symbol combination per fixed symbol is confirmed and stopped. Etc. may be added as appropriate.

  The plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 70 include a first start port winning flag F1, a second starting port winning flag F2, a normal symbol variation starting gate passing flag (gate passing flag) F3, and a specific region winning flag F7. , Small hit flag F8, time reduction flag F9, medium hit flag F10, probability fluctuation flag F11, big hit flag F12, big hit running flag F13 via medium hit, big hit running flag F14 via first special symbol, small hit execution Examples include a medium flag F16, a medium hitting execution flag F17, and the like, and a reach flag that is established by an appropriate counter. These flags are all set to 0 at the initial setting.

  Next, a series of processes performed by the main control circuit 70 in the ball game machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail from the relationship with the counter. The CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG. 7 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 70 every interruption time (2 msec).

  As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, in the main process M, the output process (S10), the input process (S20), the random number update process (S30), the random number acquisition process (S40), and the condition for determining whether or not a small hit / fail is established. Confirmation (S50), confirmation of presence / absence of acquired numerical values Q5 and Q6 (S60), small winning / non-winning determination processing (S70), normal symbol variation mode and normal symbol determination processing (S80), small hit execution processing (S90), medium hit Confirmation of determination of success / failure determination condition (S110), confirmation of presence / absence of acquired numerical values Q3 and Q4 (S120), mid-winning determination process (S130), second special symbol variation mode and second special symbol determination processing (S140), Winning execution process (S160), confirmation of establishment of jackpot winning / failing determination condition (S180), confirmation of presence / absence of the obtained numerical values Q1 and Q2 (S190), and winning jackpot determination process ( 200), the first special symbol fluctuation mode and the first special symbol determination process (S210), the jackpot execution process (S240), other processing (S300) is performed.

  In the output process (S10), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the output buffer in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 (S11). The output data in the output buffer is output (S12). If there is no output data, no data is output and the process ends. The output data includes commands corresponding to various game states such as a special game letter, a privilege game state, a probability variation state, and a time reduction state. Each command is transmitted to the display control circuit 90, the sound control circuit 85, the light emitter control circuit 88, the payout control circuit 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S20), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, the presence or absence of a signal when the first start port switch SW1 in the first start port 10A detects a game ball is confirmed (S21). If there is a detection signal from the switch SW1, the first start port winning flag F1 is set to 1 (S22). The presence or absence of a signal when the second start port switch SW2 in the second start port 10B detects a game ball is confirmed (S25). If there is a detection signal from this switch SW2, the second start port winning flag F2 is set to 1. (S24), the presence or absence of a signal when the gate switch SW3 in the normal symbol variation start gate 21 detects a game ball is confirmed (S25). F3 is set to 1 (S26). The presence / absence of a signal when the switch SW6 for determining the second big prize opening big hit in the specific area 20 of the second big prize opening 16 detects the game ball is confirmed (S27), and when there is a detection signal by this switch SW6, The specific area winning flag F7 is set to 1 (S28).

  Of course, when there is no detection signal in each of the switches SW1, SW2, SW3, SW6, as will be understood from the flowchart, the first start port winning flag F1, the second starting port winning flag F2, the gate passing flag F3, the specific area The winning flag F7 is not set.

  In the random number update process (S30), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 11, each numerical value Qn (n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) of each counter is incremented by 1 every predetermined time. (S31) When each numerical value Qn reaches a predetermined maximum value X (314 or the like in the case of the C1 counter), it repeats returning to “0” again (S32, S33). The updated numerical values of the counters are stored in random number storage areas corresponding to the counters of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 (S34). Each counter is incremented by 1 every interrupt time (2 msec) and stored in the random number storage area of the RAM.

  In the random number acquisition process (S40), as is understood from the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not the first start opening winning flag F1 is 1 (S41). If there is a winning at the starting port, the first starting port winning flag F1 is set to 0 (S42), and the updated numerical values (Q1, Q2) of the C1 counter and C2 counter are acquired (S43). Similarly, it is confirmed whether or not the second start port winning flag F2 is 1 (S44). If the flag is 1, that is, if there is a winning to the second starting port, the second starting port winning flag F2 is determined. Is set to 0 (S45), and the updated numerical values (Q3, Q4) of the C3 counter and C4 counter are acquired (S46). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the gate passage flag F3 is 1 (S47). If the flag is 1, that is, if there is passage of the normal symbol variation start gate, this gate passage flag F3 is set to 0. (S48), the updated numerical values (Q5, Q6) of the C5 counter and C6 counter are acquired (S49). Obviously, regarding the first start port winning flag F1, the second starting port winning flag F2, and the gate passing flag F3, when the flag is 0, the update numerical value corresponding to each flag is not acquired.

  After the random number acquisition process (S40), it is confirmed whether or not the small hit / fail determination condition is satisfied (S50). Here, the condition for determining whether or not a small hit is satisfied is that the small hit is not currently being executed, that is, that the second start port blade members 11a and 11b are not opened, and the normal symbol does not change. That's it. When it is determined that the small hit / fail determination condition is satisfied, it is confirmed whether or not the updated numerical values (Q5, Q6) of the C5 counter and C6 counter are acquired (S60). Subsequent small hit / fail determination processing (S70), normal symbol variation mode and normal symbol determination processing (S80) are performed. On the other hand, the processing of S70 and S80 is omitted when the small hit / fail determination condition is not satisfied and when the acquired numerical value is not present.

  In the small hitting success / failure determination process (S70), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not Q5, which is the obtained numerical value of the C5 counter for determining whether or not the small hitting is true, is “7” (S71). When the obtained numerical value Q5 is “7”, the small hit flag F8 is set to 1 (S72). On the other hand, if the obtained numerical value Q5 is other than '7', the small hit flag F8 is set to 0 (S73).

  In the normal symbol variation mode and the normal symbol determination process (S80), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 14, first, it is confirmed that the small hit flag F8 is 1, that is, the small hit is established (S81). When the flag F8 is 1, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag F9 is 1 (S82). When the time shortening flag F9 is 1, in the embodiment, a variation mode of 20 seconds is set as the normal symbol variation mode during the time shortening state (S83). When the time reduction flag F9 is not 1, the normal symbol per normal game state. In the embodiment, a variation mode for 50 seconds is set as the variation mode (S84), and a normal symbol based on Q6, which is a numerical value acquired by the C6 counter, is determined as a normal symbol (S85).

  If the small hit flag F8 is not 1, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag F9 is 1 (S86). When the time shortening flag F9 is 1, in the embodiment, a variation mode of 20 seconds is set as the normal symbol variation mode in the time shortening state (S87). In the embodiment, the variation mode for 50 seconds is set as the variation mode (S88), and the off-normal symbol is determined (S89). In addition, the details about the determination of the off-normal symbol are omitted. As described above, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is changed depending on whether or not the time reduction flag F9 = 1 (that is, during the time reduction state). For this reason, in the time shortening state, the time until determination of the lottery lottery result is shortened compared with the normal gaming state, and the possibility of occurrence of a small hit is increased in the time shortening state for a certain period.

  In the small hit execution process (second start port opening process) (S90), as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16, first, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit execution flag F16 is 1 ( S91), it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag F8 is 1 (S92). If the small hit flag F8 is 1, it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S93). If the normal symbol is stopped, the small hit execution flag F16 is set to 1 (S94). Then, the second start port 10B (second start port blade members 11a and 11b) is expanded and opened (S95), and the small hit flag F8 is set to 0 (S96). If the small hit flag F8 is not 1 in S92 (not the small hit), and if the normal symbol is changing in S93, the small hit execution process (S90) is not performed and the process ends.

  Subsequently, when the small hitting execution flag F16 is 1 in S91 (when the small hitting is currently being executed), or after the small hitting flag F8 is set to 0 (S96), the time reduction flag F9 is set. 1 is confirmed (S97), and if the flag F9 is 1 (time shortening state), it is confirmed whether or not the expansion opening of the second start port 10B has passed 2 seconds (S98). ), If the flag F9 is not 1 (normal game state), it is confirmed whether or not the expansion opening of the second starting port 10B has elapsed for 0.4 seconds (S99). Further, it is also confirmed whether or not six game balls have won the second start port 10B (S100). When the time described in S98 and S99 has elapsed, and when six game balls have won in S100, the second start port 10B (second start port blade members 11a and 11b) is a solenoid (actuator). Thus, it is closed (narrow state: second start winning area second state) (S101), and the small hit execution flag F16 is set to 0 (S102). Here, when six game balls have not won the second starting port 10B in S100, since the small hit is being executed, the small hit execution process (S90) is terminated.

  After the small hit execution process (S90), it is confirmed whether or not the medium hit / fail judgment condition is satisfied (S110). Here, the mid-winning / non-winning determination condition is satisfied that mid-winning is not being executed, that is, that the special winning opening wing member 17a, 17b is not opened, or the second special symbol is fluctuating. Not to say. If it is determined that the medium hit / no-go determination condition is satisfied, it is confirmed whether or not the updated numerical values (Q3, Q4) of the C3 counter and the C4 counter are acquired (S120). Subsequent hit / no-go determination processing (S130), second special symbol variation mode and second special symbol determination processing (S140) are performed. On the other hand, when the medium hit / no-go determination condition is not satisfied and when the acquired numerical value is not present, the processes of S130 and S140 are omitted.

  In the mid-winning determination process (S130), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 17, it is confirmed whether or not Q3, which is an obtained numerical value of the C3 counter for determining the hitting state, is “1” (S131). When the obtained numerical value Q3 is “1”, the middle hit flag F10 is set to 1 (S132). On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value Q3 is other than “1”, the middle hit flag F10 is set to 0 (S133).

  In the second special symbol variation mode and the second special symbol determination process (S140), as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 and 19, first, the medium winning jackpot execution flag F13 or the first special symbol is passed. It is confirmed whether or not any of the big hit execution flags F14 is 1 (S141). When at least one of the flags F13 and F14 is 1, that is, the first big prize opening 15 is opened. If it is medium (big hit (special game is being executed)), it is confirmed whether or not the medium hit flag F10 is 1 (S142). If the flag F10 is 1 (if the medium win is established), this The medium hit flag F10 is set to 0 (S143).

  If neither the jackpot running flag F13 via mid hit or the jackpot running flag F14 via the first special symbol is 0, that is, if the jackpot is not running (special game is running), the middle hit flag It is confirmed that F10 is 1, that is, the middle hit is established (S144), and when the flag F10 is 1, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag F9 is 1 (S145). When the time reduction flag F9 is 1, a variation mode of 20 seconds is set as the second special symbol variation mode per time reduction state in the embodiment (S146), and when the time reduction flag F9 is not 1, the normal game state hit In the embodiment, a variation mode for 50 seconds is set as the second special symbol variation mode (S147), and the second special symbol based on Q4 which is the numerical value obtained by the C4 counter is determined as the second special symbol (S148). .

  When the mid hit flag F10 is not 1, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag F9 is 1 (S149). When the time shortening flag F9 is 1, the time special state is out of the time shortening state. In the embodiment, the variation state of 20 seconds is set (S150). When the time shortening flag F9 is not 1, it is out of the normal gaming state. In the embodiment, a variation mode for 50 seconds is set as the second special symbol variation mode (S151), and an outlier second special symbol is determined (S152). The details about the determination of the second special symbol are omitted. In other words, as shown in the processing (S140), a jackpot (a bonus game via the first special symbol) due to winning at the first start port 10A is being executed (a special game state is being executed), or a jackpot via a bonus game ( During the execution of the special game state via mid hit, the second special symbol is not changed or determined, or such a hit is invalid. As for the variation of the second special symbol, the number of seconds of symbol variation may be the same as that in the normal gaming state regardless of the time reduction state.

  In the mid-winning execution process (second big prize opening opening process) (S160), as understood from the flowcharts of FIG. 20 and FIG. (S161) When the flag F17 is 1, it is confirmed whether or not the first special symbol is in a variable stop display (definite stop display) (S162). The variable display mode is changed to 0 seconds (S163). That is, when the middle hit is being executed, the first special symbol does not change, and the jackpot determination through the first special symbol is not performed. Further, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol at the first start port 10A is not counted.

  If the mid hit execution flag F17 is not 1, whether or not the mid hit flag F10 is 1 is confirmed (S164). If the mid hit flag F10 is 1, whether the second special symbol is stopped? It is confirmed whether or not (S165). If the second special symbol is stopped, the mid-running execution flag F17 is set to 1 (S166), and the second large winning port 16 (large winning port blade members 17a, 17b) is expanded and opened ( In S167, the medium hit flag F10 is set to 0 (S168). If the mid hit flag F10 is not 1 in S164 (if it is not mid hit), if the second special symbol is changing in S165, the mid hit execution process (S160) is not performed and the process ends. To do.

  Subsequently, when the first special symbol is displayed in variable stop in S162, or after the mid hit flag F10 is set to 0 (S168), whether or not the specific area winning flag F7 is 1 (specific area) 20 is confirmed (S169). If the flag F7 is not 1 (no winning in the specific area 20), it is confirmed whether or not the second large winning opening 16 has been opened and closed for 10 seconds (S170). If 10 seconds have not passed, the game confirms whether or not one game ball has won the second big prize opening 16, that is, whether or not a detection signal is received by the second big prize mouth count switch SW5. (S171). If the specific area winning flag F7 is 1 in S169, if the second large winning opening 16 is opened and closed for 10 seconds in S170, or if a detection signal is received in S171 The second grand prize port 16 (large prize port blade members 17a, 17b) is closed (narrow state: winning state second area for determination of success / failure) by a solenoid (second grand prize port operating device) (S172), The winning execution flag F17 is set to 0 (S173). Here, in the case where no game balls have been won in the second grand prize winning port 16 in S171, since the middle win is being executed, the middle hit execution process (S160) is ended.

  After the mid-hit execution process (S160), it is confirmed whether or not the big-hit / hit determination condition is satisfied (S180). Here, the condition for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is that the jackpot is not currently being executed (special game state is being executed), that is, the open / close door 61 of the first big prize opening 15 is not opened or closed. (The fact that the round interval is not being executed) means that the first special symbol has not changed. When it is determined that the jackpot determination condition is met, it is confirmed whether or not the updated numerical values (Q1, Q2) of the C1 counter and C2 counter are acquired (S190). Jackpot determination process (S200), first special symbol variation mode and first special symbol determination process (S210) are performed. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination condition is not satisfied and when there is no acquired numerical value, the processes of S200 and S210 are omitted.

  As can be understood from the above processing, the determination means (particularly the second determination means) in the second start opening 10B (second start winning area) is caused by the game ball winning in the second start opening 10B. A winning determination winning area displacement determination means (corresponding to S131) for determining whether or not to displace the second large winning opening 16 (winning determination winning area) to the winning determination winning area first state; Special game state execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game state due to the winning of a game ball in the specific area 20 (inside the second large winning opening 16 (winning determination winning area)) And the Krune 21 (corresponding to FIG. 2).

  In the jackpot determination process (S200), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 22, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag F11 is 1 (S201). If the flag F11 is not 1, that is, in the normal gaming state. In (1/315), the obtained numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is compared with '7', which is a big hit value (S202). If it is the above jackpot value, a special game can be executed, that is, a jackpot, and the jackpot flag F12 is set to 1 (S203). On the other hand, when the probability variation flag F11 is 1, that is, in the probability variation state (high probability state: 7/315), the obtained numerical value Q1 of the C1 counter is a jackpot value “7”, “57”, “ 107 ',' 157 ',' 207 ',' 257 ', and' 307 'are compared (S204). If it matches any of the above jackpot values, it is a jackpot and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S203). If there is no coincidence as a result of the comparison in S202 and S204, the determination of whether or not the big hit is true is not made and the big hit flag F12 is set to 0 (S205).

  In the first special symbol variation mode and the first special symbol determination process (S210), as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 23 and 24, first, it is confirmed whether or not the mid hit execution flag F17 is 1 ( S211) If the flag F17 is 1, that is, if the second big prize opening 16 is open (medium hit), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag F12 is 1 (S212), When the flag F12 is 1 (when the jackpot is established), the jackpot flag F12 is set to 0 (S213).

  When the mid-hit execution flag F17 is 0, that is, when it is not mid-hit, it is confirmed that the big-hit flag F12 is 1, that is, the big-hit is established (S214). In this case, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag F9 is 1 (S215). When the time reduction flag F9 is 1, a variation mode of 20 seconds is set as the first special symbol variation mode per time reduction state in the embodiment (S216), and when the time reduction flag F9 is not 1, the normal game state hit In the embodiment, a variation mode for 50 seconds is set as the first special symbol variation mode (S217), and the first special symbol based on Q2 which is the obtained numerical value of the C2 counter is determined as the hit first special symbol (S218). .

  If the jackpot flag F12 is not 1, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag F9 is 1 (S219). When the time shortening flag F9 is 1, in the embodiment, the variation mode for 20 seconds is set as the first special symbol variation mode out of the time shortening state (S220), and the set time subtraction process for time reduction (S230) is performed. When the shortening flag F9 is not 1, in the embodiment, a variation mode for 50 seconds is set as the first special symbol variation mode for losing during the normal gaming state (S221), and the first special symbol for detachment is determined (S222). In addition, the details about the determination of the detachment first special symbol are omitted.

  In other words, as shown in the processing (S210), the variation and determination of the first special symbol is not performed during the middle hitting (the variation count is not counted). Also, the jackpot determination via the first special symbol is invalid.

  Here, the time-setting set number subtraction process (S230) shown in the first special symbol variation mode and the first special symbol determination process (S210) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this time setting number subtraction process (S230), the time setting number, which is set to 101 in the jackpot execution process (S250) via the first special symbol described later, that is, the setting determination number (the determination number of the determination means) is set. The value is decremented once every time a determination result of the determination means (first determination means) is made due to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 10A (S231). In this case, the determination result is displayed in the first special symbol display area 50A as the change / stop of the first special symbol. After the subtraction, it is confirmed whether or not the set number of time reductions is 0 (S232). If the number is 0, the time reduction flag F9 is set to 0. On the other hand, if the set number for time reduction is not 0, the set number for time reduction subtraction process (S230) is ended as it is. That is, the time shortening state will continue.

  In the jackpot execution process (first big prize opening opening process) (S240), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 26, the jackpot execution process via the first special symbol (S250), the jackpot execution process via the middle hit (S280) ) Is performed. Individual processing will be described below. The configuration of the jackpot execution process (S250) via the first special symbol also corresponds to a bonus game execution determination means. That is, when winning in the first start opening 10A (first start winning area), it is determined whether or not the privileged gaming state is executed, while winning in the second starting opening 10B (second start winning area). Is a configuration that does not determine whether or not to execute the privilege gaming state.

  In the jackpot execution process (S250) via the first special symbol, as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 27 and 28, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot execution flag F13 via the middle hit is 1 (S251). When the flag F13 is not 1 (when the jackpot is not being executed through the middle hit), it is confirmed whether or not the specific area winning flag F7 is 1 (S252), and when the flag F7 is not 1 (to the specific area 20) If there is no winning), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot execution flag F14 via the first special symbol is 1 (S253). When the flag F14 is not 1 (when the jackpot is not being executed via the first special symbol), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag F12 is 1 (S254), and when the flag F12 is 1 (when the jackpot) Then, it is confirmed whether or not the first special symbol has stopped changing (S255), and if it is stopped (in the case of the first special symbol fixed stop display), the big hit execution flag F14 is set to 1 (S256).

  Subsequently, a jackpot via the first special symbol, that is, a special gaming state is executed (S257). In this special gaming state, as described above, the opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 61 (specific winning area displacement portion and opening / closing door member) of the first big winning opening 15 (specific winning area) is 15 in the embodiment. Repeat a round to produce a round. During this time, about 2250 prize balls are generated. Then, the big hit flag F12 is set to 0 (S258). In S253, when the jackpot execution flag F14 via the first special symbol is 1 (when the jackpot execution via the first special symbol is being executed), it is confirmed whether or not the second special symbol stops changing. (S259) If not stopped (during the second special symbol variation), the variation display mode of the second special symbol is changed to 0 seconds (S260). That is, during the jackpot execution via the first special symbol, the second special symbol does not change, and the jackpot determination via the second special symbol is not performed.

  In confirming that the end condition is satisfied (special gaming state end condition is satisfied), the jackpot flag F12 is not 1 (= 0), the variation of the second special symbol is stopped, and the variation display of the second special symbol It is confirmed that the mode is changed to 0 seconds (S261). As a result, if the jackpot execution end condition is satisfied via the first special symbol (special gaming state end condition is satisfied), is the acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”? If it is confirmed (S262) and coincides with the value, that is, if the winning symbol combination of the first special symbol is a probability variation symbol combination, the probability variation flag F11 is set to 1 (S263).

  It is confirmed whether or not the acquired numerical value Q2 is “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” (S264), and if it matches the value, that is, the winning symbol combination of the first special symbol is shorter. If it is a symbol combination, the time reduction flag F9 is set to 1 (S265), and the set number of time reductions is set to 101 (S266). Further, when the obtained numerical value Q2 is other than “0” to “7”, that is, when Q2 is “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, the probability variation flag F11 and the time shortening flag F9 are both It is set to 0 (S267, S268), and the set number of time reductions is also set to 0 (S269). In this case, the special game state is ended and the normal game state is entered as it is without shifting to the probability fluctuation state and the time shortening state (privilege game state).

  As described above, after the setting and setting of each flag and the like, the big hit execution flag F14 via the first special symbol is set to 0 (S270). In this process (S250), if the flag F13 is 1 in S251 (during a big hit via mid hit), if the specific area winning flag F7 is 1 in S252 (the specific area 20 is awarded), When the big hit flag F12 is not 1 in S254 (big hit is not established), if the first special symbol is changing in S255, the big hit execution process (S250) via the first special symbol is not executed and ends as it is. If the jackpot execution end condition via the first special symbol is not established in S261 (the special game state end condition is not established), the bonus game execution process via the first special symbol is not performed (S250). ) Ends.

  In the jackpot execution process via the middle hit (S280), as is understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 29 and 30, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot execution flag F14 via the first special symbol is 1 (S281). When the flag F14 is not 1 (when the jackpot is not being executed via the first special symbol), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag F12 is 1 (S282). When the flag F12 is not 1 (when the jackpot is not established) Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit execution flag F13 via mid hit is 1 (S283). When the flag F13 is not 1 (when the jackpot is not being executed through the middle hit), it is confirmed whether or not the specific area winning flag F7 is 1 (S284). When the flag F7 is 1 (in the specific area 20) In the case of winning), the mid-bonus jackpot running flag F13 is set to 1 (S285), and the mid-jacket jackpot (special game state via the mid-jacket) is executed (S286). The jackpot (special game state) in this case also produces a round by opening and closing the opening / closing plate 61 (specific winning area displacement portion and opening / closing door member) of the first big winning opening 15 (specific winning area) as in S257. To do. Then, the specific area winning flag F7 is set to 0 (S287).

  In S283, when the big hit via big hit big flag F13 is 1 (when the big hit via big hit is being executed), it is confirmed whether or not the second special symbol stops changing (S288), If not stopped (during the second special symbol variation), the variation display mode of the second special symbol is changed to 0 seconds (S289). That is, as in S260, during the jackpot via the middle bonus, the second special symbol does not change, and the jackpot determination via the second special symbol is not performed.

  In confirming that the end condition is satisfied (special game state end condition is satisfied), the specific area winning flag F7 is not 1 (= 0), the change of the second special symbol is stopped, the second special symbol is It is confirmed that the variable display mode is changed to 0 seconds (S290). As a result, in the case of the big hit execution end condition establishment (special gaming state end condition establishment) via the middle hit, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag F11 is 1 (S291), and the flag F11 is 1 (probability) During the fluctuation state), the probability fluctuation flag F11 is set to 0 (S292). If the probability variation flag F11 is not 1, it is also confirmed whether or not the time shortening flag F9 is 1 (S293). If the flag F9 is 1 (during the time shortening state), the time shortening flag F9 is set to 0 (S294), and the set number of time reductions is also set to 0 (S295).

  As described above, after setting and setting each flag, the big hit execution flag F14 via the first special symbol is set to 0 (S296). In this process (S280), when the flag F14 is 1 at S281 (during jackpot execution via the first special symbol), when the jackpot flag F12 is 1 at S282 (the jackpot is established), the specific area at S284 When the winning flag F7 is not 1 (when there is no winning in the specific area 20), the mid-hit jackpot execution process (S280) is not executed and ends. Further, when the jackpot execution termination condition via mid-hit is not established in S290 (special gaming state termination condition is not established), the bonus game state is not terminated but the middle-hit jackpot execution processing (S280) is terminated. To do.

  As described in detail in the mid-hit jackpot execution process (S280), the establishment of the jackpot condition (satisfaction of the mid-jacket jackpot condition) at the second start port 10B (second start winning area) Therefore, the end of the time shortening state, that is, the privilege game state end condition is satisfied regardless of whether the apparent special game state starts or ends or the special game state is being executed (S293 to S293). (See S295).

  In addition, in the main process M, in addition to the above-described processes, as other processes (S230) required in the gaming state, for example, initial setting, display device display process, error process, and the like are performed. The control is executed from the beginning. Incidentally, in the initial setting, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. It should be noted that processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first order, and is not executed after that. Other detailed parts can be assumed from this flowchart, and will be omitted.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned Example, A part of structure can be changed suitably, unless it deviates from the meaning of invention. For example, in the ball game machine 1 of the embodiment, the second special symbol display area 50B is provided, but this can be omitted. And when it wins to the 2nd starting opening 10B, it is the structure by which the 2nd big winning opening 16 (big winning opening blade member 17a, 17b) is surely opened (the probability of the success or failure in the second starting opening is 1/1). . In this way, the display efficiency of the image display device 43 (image display unit 50) can be increased. At the same time, after winning the second starting opening, the opening of the second big winning opening and the lottery for the jackpot via the middle hit are accelerated, and the possibility that the jackpot via the middle hit will be executed quickly increases.

  A movable blade member or the like can be attached to the first start port 10A as well as the second start port 10B. For example, the blade member of the second start port can be opened during the time shortening state, and the blade member of the first start port can be opened during the probability variation state. In such a case, during the probability fluctuation state, it is easy to win the first starting point until the next big jackpot via the first special symbol is executed, and during the time reduction state, the big jackpot via the next middle jackpot It is possible to make it easy to win a prize at the second starting port until the time is executed. Therefore, the possibility that the period until any one of the jackpots is executed increases as the game progresses. In addition, since a winning ball is obtained every time the first and second starting holes are won, it is possible to increase the number of winning balls in the probability variation state and the time shortening state as compared to the normal gaming state.

  The second grand prize opening 16 may be omitted, and when the second start opening 10B is won, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to open the first big prize opening 15 (opening / closing door 61). it can. In this case, arrangement of various kinds of objects (display device, various winning holes, windmills, etc.) in the game area is free. In addition, the jackpot can be executed once during the time reduction state with a simplified game flow.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 21 and the normal symbol display area 50C in the bullet ball game machine 1 of the embodiment are provided to trigger the opening of the second start port 10B (the 50C is a determination result display). It is also possible to omit the normal symbol variation start gate and the normal symbol display area, and to open the second starting port (second starting port blade member) every certain period. For example, there is a setting in which the opening time of the second start port during the time shortening state is made longer than during the normal gaming state. With such a setting, the player can recognize the opening timing of the second start port and launch a game ball at the second start port, and can prevent unnecessary consumption of the game ball.

  Further, the second start port 10B may not be opened during the probability variation state. For example, during the probability variation state, the game ball is normally fired toward the first starting port in order to obtain the next jackpot via the first special symbol and further sustain the probability variation state. However, the player may win the second starting port against the player's intention, and this may trigger a jackpot via the middle hit and end the probability variation state. As a result, the player's interest in games is reduced. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent winning in the second starting port during the probability variation state, prevent the end of the probability variation state against the player's will, and maintain the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, three types of states, “probability variation state, time reduction state (equivalent to a privilege gaming state), normal gaming state” as the game mode after the end of jackpot (special gaming state) via the first special symbol Is set. Therefore, the game mode after the jackpot (special game state) can be set to “time reduction state and normal game state”, “probability variation state and time reduction state”, or “time reduction state only”. That is, it is sufficient that at least the time reduction state is included. Therefore, various game characteristics can be produced by freely combining game modes.

It is a front view of the whole bullet ball game machine concerning one example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the same ball game machine. It is a specific example of each symbol in the image display unit. It is a front view of the game board concerning the 2nd example of the same ball game machine. It is a front view of the 2nd big prize opening concerning the 3rd example of the same ball game machine. It is a front view of the 2nd big prize opening concerning the 4th example of the same ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the same ball game machine. It is a flowchart regarding the main process which the main control circuit of the same ball game machine performs. It is a flowchart regarding an output process. It is a flowchart regarding an input process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number update process. It is a flowchart regarding a random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart regarding a small hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart regarding a normal symbol fluctuation | variation aspect and a normal symbol determination process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a small hit execution process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a small hit execution process. It is a flowchart regarding a mid-winning determination process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a 2nd special symbol change aspect and a 2nd special symbol determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the 2nd special symbol change mode and the 2nd special symbol decision processing. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a middle hit execution process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a middle hit execution process. It is a flowchart regarding the big hit determination processing. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a 1st special symbol change aspect and a 1st special symbol determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a 1st special symbol change aspect and a 1st special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart regarding the set number subtraction process for time reduction. It is a flowchart regarding jackpot execution processing. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the jackpot execution process via a 1st special symbol. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the jackpot execution process via a 1st special symbol. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the jackpot execution process via a middle hit. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the jackpot execution process via a middle hit.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 6 Game area 7 Game nail 10A 1st starting port 10B 2nd starting port 11a, 11b 2nd starting port blade member 15 1st big prize port 16 2nd big prize port 17a, 17b Big prize port blade member 20 Specific area 21 Normal symbol variation start gate 43 Image display device 50 Image display unit 61 Opening and closing plate 70 Main control circuit

Claims (12)

In a ball game machine with a game area where game balls flow down,
The game area is provided with a first start prize area and a second start prize area, and in the second start prize area, the second start prize area is shifted to an advantageous state in which a game ball is easier to win than in a normal state. A prize increase means to
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state due to a game ball winning in the first start prize area or the second start prize area;
A privilege gaming state that is different from the special gaming state due to winning in the first starting winning area and that makes the second starting winning area the advantageous state by the winning increasing means is executed after the special gaming state ends. Privileged gaming state execution means that can be,
A privilege for ending the privilege gaming state so that the advantageous state becomes the normal state in the second starting prize area due to satisfying a privilege gaming condition termination condition in the first starting prize area in the privilege gaming state. Game state ending means,
In the privilege gaming state, a predetermined number of determinations of the determination unit in the first start winning area is set, and the privilege is attributed to the expiration of the predetermined number of determinations. While the gaming state end condition is satisfied, the determination number of the determination means in the second start winning area is not included in the determination number,
The special game execution means executes the special game state and the special game state end means finishes the special game state, so that the special ball is won in the second start winning area. The game state can be executed ,
In the game area, a game ball that flows down toward the second start prize area is a second start prize area flow path, and a game ball that flows down the second start prize area path enters the first start prize area. A bullet ball game machine comprising an intrusion prevention unit that makes it difficult or impossible to perform . It is provided with a privilege game execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the privilege game state, and when the first start winning area is won, the privilege game execution determination means determines whether or not to execute the privilege game state. 2. The bullet ball according to claim 1 , wherein the bonus game execution determination unit does not determine whether or not to execute the bonus game state when winning in the second start winning area. Gaming machine. The special gaming state apparently starting or ending in the second start winning area, or the special gaming state is being executed, and the special gaming state is terminated to establish a special gaming state. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein an end condition is satisfied. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the winning increase means is determination opportunity increasing means for increasing a determination opportunity of the determination means in the second winning area. The second start prize area includes a second start prize area that makes it easy to win game balls in the second start prize area, and a second start prize area that makes it difficult or impossible to win game balls. A second start winning area displacement portion that is displaced between the state and
In the advantageous state, the second start winning area displacement portion is the second start winning area first state, and in the normal state, the second start winning area displacement portion is the second start winning area second state,
The winning increasing means is an operation for operating the second start winning area displacement portion and the second starting winning area displacement portion between the second start winning area first state and the second start winning area second state. ball-shooting game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is constituted by the device and. The game area is provided with a specific winning area different from the first starting winning area and the second starting winning area,
In the specific prize area, a specification that is displaced between a specific prize area first state that makes it easy to win a game ball in the specific prize area and a specific prize area second state that makes it difficult or impossible to win a game ball. A winning area displacement part is provided,
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein in the special game state, the specific winning area displacement portion is in a specific winning area first state. The specific winning area displacing portion is provided in the specific winning area and is opened and closed to be displaced between an open state in which a game ball can be easily won in the specific winning area and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won. A door member,
The ball game machine according to claim 6 , wherein the door member is in an open state in the first state of the specific winning area, and the door member is in a closed state in the second state of the specific winning area. . During the normal gaming state, a game ball is launched toward the first start winning area, while the privilege game execution means executes the privilege game state, and the privilege game state end means ends the privilege game state. until claims 1, characterized in that it is configured to fire game ball through the second start winning area flow path toward the second start winning region from said first start winning region 7 any one of The ball game machine described in 1. The game area is provided with a winning / non-winning winning area different from the first starting winning area and the second starting winning area, and the winning / non-winning winning area can easily win game balls in the appropriate / non-negotiating winning area. A winning / determining winning area displacement portion that displaces between a winning / determining winning area first state and a winning / determining winning area second state that makes it difficult or impossible to win a game ball. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein Winning determination winning area displacement determining means for determining whether or not the winning determination winning area is displaced to the winning determination winning area first state due to a game ball winning in the second start winning area. When,
Special game state execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special game state due to the winning of a game ball in the winning determination winning area,
10. The ball game machine according to claim 9 , wherein the determination means in the second start winning area is constituted by the winning / failing determination winning area displacement determining means and the special gaming state execution determining means. . The ball game machine according to claim 9 or 10 , wherein the winning / deciding winning area is provided below the second start winning area. First determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special gaming state due to a game ball winning in the first start winning area, and a game ball winning in the second start winning area A second determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special gaming state due to,
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein the determination means includes the first determination means and the second determination means.

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