JP2007000322A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a working rate by control corresponding to game conditions by developing a model which actualizes a new game while maintaining familiarity by following a part of conventional specifications in a pachinko game machine. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine 10, a first start port 62 and a second start port 63 where game balls enter are provided in a game area. A first drawing means 126 executes first drawing with the entry of a game ball to the first start port 62 as a trigger and a second drawing means 128 executes second drawing with the entry of a game ball to the second start port 63 as a trigger. At a first special pattern display device 70, the result of the first drawing is displayed in the form of pattern variation. At a second special pattern display device 71, the result of the second drawing is displayed in the form of the pattern variation. A main display control means 118 makes the first special pattern display device 70 variably display a first special pattern indicating the result of the first drawing and makes the second special pattern display device 71 variably display a second special pattern indicating the result of the second drawing. At a performance display device 60, the result of the first drawing and the result of the second drawing are displayed as a performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a technique for controlling screen display contents in a ball game machine.

Conventionally, among the various ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine is used while changing a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board. Display (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). This gaming machine shifts to a special game called so-called jackpot where more prize balls can be obtained than a normal game when a combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variations are stopped becomes a specific mode. It is known as a thing (for example, refer patent document 1). The variable display of symbols in the display area is not only a variable display of multiple symbols, but the time of variable display is usually reduced in a state where it is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, as in the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the player's expectation can be enhanced by controlling the specific game such as the probability variation that changes the probability of transition to special games by giving the story to the variation display using characters on the images such as symbols Yes.
JP 2003-230714 A

  In recent years, there has been a recognition of the need for model development that is not bound by the first type, second type, third type, or the like, in order to further improve game playability. However, if it deviates too much from the conventional game playability, it will lead to complication of game play and may be a cause of being shy away from the player. In order to make it easier for players to understand the gameability, it is necessary to maintain familiarity by following the main parts of the conventional specifications, and a model that can realize innovative games on that basis Development is desired. On the other hand, if the gameability becomes complicated, there is a possibility that not only will the game cause a stagnation of the game, but also the game store may be disadvantaged due to a decrease in the operation rate.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, The objective is to aim at the improvement of an operation rate by control according to a game condition in a ball game machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a game board on which a game area is formed, and a first start port that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter. The lottery value is acquired at the second start opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter, and the game ball enters the first start opening, and the first lottery is executed. The first lottery means, the second lottery means for acquiring the lottery value upon execution of the game ball entering the second starting port and executing the second lottery, and the lottery value of the first lottery up to a predetermined number The first holding means to hold, the second holding means to hold the lottery value of the second lottery up to a predetermined number, the fluctuation time when the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is displayed in a variable manner and the first The first special symbol variation time is selected with reference to the pattern determination table in which the correspondence with the lottery result is defined. Refer to the pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation time for displaying the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery and the result of the second lottery and the result of the second lottery is determined. When the total number of lottery values held by the second symbol determining means for selecting the variation time and the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or greater than a predetermined adjustment reference number, the first special symbol or the second special symbol Selection adjusting means for adjusting the selection of the variation time, a first special symbol display device in which the first special symbol is variably displayed, a second special symbol display device in which the second special symbol is variably displayed, and a first special symbol Is displayed on the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device, and the result of the first lottery and the result of the second lottery are displayed in an effect. Production display device and production The first area and the second area are set as a plurality of areas on the screen of the display device, the first effect image showing the result of the first lottery is variably displayed in the first region, and the result of the second lottery is produced The effect display control means for variably displaying the second effect image shown in the second area, and provided in a predetermined position of the game area, the game ball accepting state is advantageous to the player when the first lottery is won A first variable pitching device that can be changed to a different state, and a first variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and that the accepting state of the game ball can be changed to a state advantageous to the player when the second lottery is won. Two variable pitching devices, first operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and a player over a normal game Conditions for executing the second special game that is advantageous to the game The second operating condition holding means for holding the second operating condition and when the first lottery is a win, it is determined that the first operating condition is established when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode If the first special game control means for executing the first special game by changing the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, and the second lottery is a win, When the symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state, it is determined that the second operation condition is satisfied, and the second special game is executed by changing the acceptance state of the second variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player Second special game control means.

  The ball ball game machine in this aspect may be a game machine in which a plurality of conventional type 1 pachinko game machines are mixed. The “first start port” may be the first start port and the third start port in the embodiment. The “second starter” may be the second starter in the embodiment. The “production display device” may be configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display as hardware. For example, the “display display device” may be configured as a single display device or a combination of a plurality of display devices. Good. When the “effect display device” is configured by a single display device, the “first region” and the “second region” may be set to be arranged in the same screen or to be overlapped. . When the “effect display device” includes a plurality of display devices, the “first region” and the “second region” may be set as separate display devices. The “first variable pitching device” may be the “first big prize opening” in the embodiment. The “second variable entry device” may be the “second big prize opening” in the embodiment. The state unfavorable to the player in the first variable pitching device and the second variable pitching device may refer to a state where the entrance to which the game ball should enter is closed or a narrow state, which is advantageous to the player. May refer to a state in which the entrance is open or a relatively wide state. A player who knows that when the number of lottery holdings reaches the upper limit, it will not trigger a new lottery even if he wins more at the starting gate. There is a case of so-called stoppage that waits for digestion. If such a stoppage is repeated, it will lead to a decrease in the operating rate, so the amusement store does not like such a situation. In this aspect, since a plurality of holding means are provided, even if one of the upper limit is full, a situation in which the other falls below the upper limit tends to be born. Moreover, when the number of holds reaches the reference number, the fluctuation time is adjusted, and an increase in the lottery frequency can be expected. As a result, it is possible to provide a game with a lottery frequency higher than that in the case where there is only one holding means for the player, and to provide a gaming machine that avoids a decrease in the operation rate due to stoppage to the game store. Can do. Further, in this aspect, since the adjustment criterion is whether or not the total value of the number of holdings in the plurality of holding means has reached the reference number, the adjustment is more aggressive than that based on the individual holding number. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility of securing profits for the player and the amusement store.

  Another aspect of the present invention is also a ball game machine. This ball game machine is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, a first start port through which a game ball can enter, a predetermined start position in the game area, and a game ball , A first lottery that allows a player to enter, a first lottery means for acquiring a lottery value upon the entry of a game ball into the first starter and executing the first lottery, and a game to the second starter A second lottery means for acquiring a lottery value upon execution of a ball and executing a second lottery, a first holding means for holding the lottery value of the first lottery with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a predetermined number as an upper limit Pattern determination in which the correspondence between the second holding means for holding the lottery value of the second lottery, the variation time when the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed, and the result of the first lottery is determined The first symbol determining means for selecting the variation time of the first special symbol with reference to the table, and the second lottery result indicating the result A second symbol determination means for selecting a variation time of the second special symbol with reference to a pattern determination table in which a correspondence relationship between the variation time when the special symbol is variably displayed and the result of the second lottery is defined; Selection adjusting means for adjusting the selection of the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the total number of lottery values held in the holding means and the second holding means is equal to or greater than a predetermined adjustment reference number; A first special symbol display device in which the special symbol is variably displayed; a second special symbol display device in which the second special symbol is variably displayed; the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device; Main display control means for variably displaying the special symbol on the second special symbol display device, an effect display device in which the results of the first lottery and the results of the second lottery are displayed in an effect, and a plurality of effects on the screen of the effect display device 1st area as area And the second area, the first effect image showing the result of the first lottery is displayed variably in the first area, and the second effect image showing the result of the second lottery is shown in the second area. An effect display control means for variably displaying and a predetermined position in the game area, and when one of the first lottery and the second lottery is a win, the accepting state of the game ball changes to a state advantageous to the player Possible variable pitching device, first operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and a game more than a normal game The second operating condition holding means for holding the second operating condition, which is a condition for executing the second special game that is advantageous to the player, and the first special symbol is predetermined when the first lottery is successful. The first operating condition is established when stopped in the hit mode The first special game control means for executing the first special game by changing the accepting state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player, and the second special It is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state, and the second special game is executed by changing the acceptance state of the variable pitching device to a state advantageous to the player. 2 special game control means.

  The ball and ball game machine in this aspect may also be a game machine in which a plurality of first-type pachinko game machines referred to heretofore are mixed. The “variable pitching device” may be configured to have both the function of the “first big prize opening” and the function of the “second big prize opening” in the embodiment. Also in the ball ball game machine of this aspect, it is possible to provide a game with a high lottery frequency to the player, and to provide a game machine that avoids a decrease in the operation rate due to stoppage to the game shop. it can. In addition, since whether or not the total value of the number of holdings in a plurality of holding means has reached the reference number is used as a judgment criterion for adjustment, by making a more aggressive adjustment than based on the individual holding number Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility of securing profits for the player and the amusement store.

  The selection adjusting means may adjust the selection so that the variation time is shortened when the total number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or larger than the adjustment reference number. In this case, since the variation time is shortened, the lottery frequency per hour increases, so that the number of lottery values held in the first holding means or the second holding means acts immediately below the upper limit number. Therefore, it is possible not only to provide a game with a high lottery frequency to a player, but also to provide a gaming machine that avoids a decrease in the operation rate due to a stop at the game store.

  The main display control means is a first special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, a second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Special symbols adjusting means for waiting for the start of the other variation display while one of the symbols is variation-displayed may be provided. Regardless of the individual holding number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means, the selection adjusting means determines whether the variable time depends on whether the total of the holding numbers is equal to or more than the adjustment reference number. The selection may be adjusted. In this case, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed one by one, even if a plurality of games are mixed, the player can grasp each game individually. For example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be alternately displayed in a variable manner, so that the hold can be digested equally. Therefore, it is sufficient to determine whether the total number is equal to or larger than the adjustment reference number without adjusting the holding numbers individually for the first holding unit and the second holding unit, and the adjustment can be easily performed.

  The main display control means includes a first special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, a second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and the first special figure during the normal game. Special figure adjusting means for operating the control means and the second special figure control means in parallel may be provided. The selection adjusting means adjusts the selection of the variable time when the total number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or larger than the adjustment reference number, and the total holding number is less than the adjustment reference number. In some cases, the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol may be individually adjusted. In this case, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed in parallel, the hold is not necessarily digested equally by the first holding means and the second holding means. Therefore, when the total number of holdings exceeds the adjustment reference number, at least one of the holdings is digested. For example, when the total number of holdings does not meet the adjustment reference number, it is determined whether the reference number has been reached individually. Adjust the selection of the variable time. Thereby, the reservation digestion speed of the first holding means and the second holding means can be adjusted more appropriately, the lottery frequency can be more reliably increased, and the operating rate decrease due to stoppage can be more reliably avoided. .

  The first holding means and the second holding means hold the lottery value of the first lottery or the second lottery with the same number as the upper limit number of holds, respectively, and the selection adjustment means fluctuates with the number larger than the upper limit number as the adjustment reference number The selection of time may be adjusted. In this case, for example, the holding upper limit number of the first holding means and the second holding means may be set to 4, and the adjustment reference number may be set to 5. As a result, the selection of the variable time is adjusted almost immediately when approaching the upper limit number of at least one of the first holding means and the second holding means, so that a plurality of holding means are provided for the player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that avoids a decrease in the operating rate due to stoppage. In addition, since it is easier to adjust the variation time by aiming to enter each of the plurality of starting winning holes and holding it without any bias in each of the plurality of holding means, as a result, it will prompt the player to make such a hit, It can be expected that a plurality of games are utilized in a balanced manner. Also, when adjusting the fluctuation based only on the total number of holdings, the fluctuation is not adjusted unless the total number of holdings exceeds the upper limit. It will prompt the player, and it can be expected that a plurality of games are utilized in a well-balanced manner.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention are mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, and the like. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the operation rate by the control according to the lottery value hold status.

Example 1
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The first game and the second game as the plurality of games are executed one by one so as not to negate the game characteristics. Further, in order to achieve both of these game characteristics, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, a plurality of holding lamps, a plurality of holding means, and a plurality of large winning openings. . Since the symbols are variably displayed one by one in the first game and the second game, the lottery value hold can be evenly consumed. Here, when the sum of the number of lottery values held in the first game and the second game exceeds a predetermined adjustment reference number, the symbol variation time is shortened. As a result, it is possible to avoid a so-called stoppage that is often made when the number of holds becomes full, and to realize a gaming machine with a high lottery frequency and a high operating rate.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine, which is conventionally known as a bullet ball gaming machine, will be described as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. Winning mouth (hereinafter referred to as “first starting port”) 62, second starting winning port (hereinafter referred to as “second starting port”) 63, third starting winning port (hereinafter referred to as “third starting port”) 67 , Center ornament 64, first grand prize opening 91, second major prize opening 92, operation opening 68, and general prize opening 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 are provided as start winning ports corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 63 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 63 includes a start winning detection device 75. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The third start port 67 includes a start winning detection device 77, a normal electric accessory 65, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory 65. The start winning detection device 77 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the third start port 67, and generates third start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 have the same function in that they correspond to the first game, but the number of prize balls for entering each ball is different. For example, the number of prize balls at the first start port 62 is set to “3”, whereas the number of prize balls at the third start port 67 is set to “7”. To realize a variety of playability. Since the first start port 62 is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the third start port 67, the third start port 67 has a structure in which a game ball does not enter unless the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. ing.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detecting device 73 for detecting the entering of a game ball. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the first game, and the second big winning opening 92 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the second game. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The second grand prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 stops in a predetermined manner. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at the upper left position of the out port 58. The second big prize opening 92 is a horizontal rectangular prize opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined manner. The second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position on the upper right side of the out port 58.

  An effect display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 52, and a first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides thereof. ing. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery executed when the game ball is dropped into the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67, and the variation display is in a predetermined hit mode. When it is stopped, a jackpot as the first special game occurs. The 1st special symbol display device 70 is a display means comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st special symbol 192 is represented by ten types of numbers "0"-"9". The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery executed when the game ball falls into the second starting port 63, and when the variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. A jackpot as a second special game occurs. The second special symbol display device 71 is, for example, a display means composed of lamps in which “O” and “X” marks are alternately lit, and the second special symbol 193 has two types of “O” and “X”. It is represented by the mark.

  On the screen of the effect display device 60, a first area 194 corresponding to the first game and a second area 195 corresponding to the second game are set. The first area 194 displays the variation of the effect image including the first decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192, and the second region 195 includes the second decorative symbol 191 linked to the second special symbol 193. The variation of the effect image is displayed. The first region 194 and the second region 195 may be visually distinguished by applying a contrasting color to each background. The effect display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The first decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the first special symbol 192, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol 191 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the second special symbol 193, and corresponds to the second game. The effect display device 60 displays, as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191, for example, a plurality of columns of moving images of symbol variation that simulates a slot machine game in the central region of the screen. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 on the lower left side of the production display device 60 and the lower right side of the production display device 60 are used. When the second special symbol display device 71 is displayed in an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed in the effect display device. You may display on the liquid crystal display like 60.

  The operation port 68 is provided on the left side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory 65 at the third start port 67.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning holes 72, the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, the third starting port 67, the first large winning port 91, and the second large winning port 92, the winnings are received. A prize ball corresponding to the type of mouth is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In the present application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the first start port 62 or the third start port 67, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the first decoration is displayed in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. The symbol 190 is variably displayed. When the game ball falls into the second start opening 63, the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 71, and the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed in a variable manner in the second region 195 of the effect display device 60. The The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, the first decorative symbol 190, and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to the display. When the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 at the time of stoppage are in a hit state, the game shifts to the first special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. The opening / closing operation is started. At this time, the first decorative symbol 190 simulating a game of a slot machine takes a display form in which three symbols are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 at the time of the stop are in the hit state, the game proceeds to the second special game which is a game state advantageous to the player over the normal game, and the second big prize opening 92 The opening / closing operation is started. At this time, the second decorative symbol 191 simulating a game of a slot machine also takes a display mode in which the three symbols are matched.

  The first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. Opening and closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 15 times.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the probability game (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) or the reduction in the time required for the change (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) as a specific game after the special game ends. Is started). During the probability change, a lottery with a higher win probability than the normal probability state is executed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. The time reduction is continued until a predetermined end, for example, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 changes 100 times. During the time reduction, the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a symbol called a normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60. When the normal symbol variation display stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 expands for a predetermined time. In a normal state, the probability that a normal symbol stops in a winning manner is set to a low probability, but the probability varies with a high probability during a short time. For this reason, in the normal state, the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened is low, but the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened during the time reduction is high. Also, during the time reduction, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the time for the ordinary electric accessory 65 to be in the open state is set to be relatively long. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 65 is difficult to be opened except during the time reduction, whereas the ordinary electric accessory 65 is easily opened during the time reduction, and the number of times and the opening time are increased. Therefore, the ease of entering the third starting port 67 differs greatly depending on whether or not the time is short, and as a result, there is a large difference in the number of balls for winning in the starting winning port depending on whether or not the time is short. Since the player can advance the game with little reduction in the number of balls during the time, it is possible to realize different game characteristics depending on whether the time is short.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. The center decoration 64 is provided with a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game on the lower left side and a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game on the lower right side, and the normal symbol variation An ordinary map holding lamp 22 corresponding to is provided on the left side. Each of the first special figure hold lamp 20 and the second special figure hold lamp 21 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in each of the first game and the second game according to the number of lights. To do. The number of hold of the winning or failing lottery value in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192, during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193, during the execution of the first special game, during the execution of the second special game This is the number of lottery results won in the first starting port 62 during any one of them, and indicates the number of winning balls for which symbol variation has not yet been executed. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the second special figure holding lamp 21 is during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192, the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193, the execution of the first special game, the second special game being executed. The number of lottery results won in the second starting port 63 during any one of them, and the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of four lamps, and the number of normal symbols fluctuation is indicated by the number of lights. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet been executed. In addition, a game effect lamp 90 is provided in the game area 52 and plays a role of production by blinking or the like. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a variable pitching device, that is, a configuration in which the number of the big winning holes is two, but in a modified example, a configuration in which the number of the big winning holes is one may be adopted. In that case, one big winning opening is shared as a big winning opening corresponding to both the first game and the second game. In this way, when the single big prize opening has a configuration having the functions of the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 in the present embodiment, the space on the game area can be effectively utilized. In addition, by sharing the big winning opening whose state changes continuously, the operation control in the special game can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, and the third starting port 67, in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 62, a second start port 63, a third start port 67, a first grand prize port 91, a second grand prize port 92, a general prize port 72, and an operation. The mouth 68, the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected. This enables transmission and reception of various control signals. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared between a main board 102 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 104 that controls design effects and the like. The game control device 100 is configured to include elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs and a CPU used for arithmetic processing in terms of hardware.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball determination unit 110, a winning / failing lottery unit 112, a symbol determination unit 114, a hold control unit 116, a main display control unit 118, a special game control unit 120, a specific game execution unit 122, and an opening / closing control. Means 124 and operating condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 63. If it is determined and the third start winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the third starting port 67. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The success / failure lottery means 112 includes a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, and an ordinary drawing lottery means 136. Whether or not the first lottery means 126 shifts to the first special game, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, when the game ball enters the first start port 62 or the third start port 67. In order to determine whether or not, a random number value is acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value. The second lottery means 128 uses a random number to determine whether or not to shift to the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the game ball enters the second start port 63. Is obtained as the second winning / failing lottery value. For example, the first and second success / failure lottery values are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The general drawing lottery means 136 acquires a general drawing lottery value when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. Each lottery value is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the success / failure lottery value or the usual lottery value is acquired and held only when the predetermined upper limit number of hold put on hold by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 hold a plurality of success / failure tables to be referred to in the success / failure determination. In the plurality of success / failure tables, a determination result of winning or losing is associated with a lottery value, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to the success / failure table for determining the success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refer to the success / failure table having a higher probability than the normal probability at the time of probability change. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to any one of the plurality of winning / failing tables and determine whether or not the winning lottery value is a win. The usual drawing lottery means 136 also holds a plurality of usual drawing lottery tables to be referred to when determining whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful. In the plurality of usual-game winning / no-going tables, the determination result of winning or losing and the usual drawing lottery value are associated with each other, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The ordinary drawing lottery means 136 refers to the ordinary figure success / failure table for the determination of success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refers to the ordinary / fairness success / failure table having a higher win probability than the normal probability at the time of shortage.

  The determination result by the first lottery means 126 is variably displayed in the form of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and is variably displayed in the form of the first decorative symbol 190 in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the second lottery means 128 is variably displayed in the form of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and is variably displayed in the form of the second decorative symbol 191 in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59.

  The hold control means 116 includes a first hold means 144, a second hold means 146, and an ordinary map hold means 147. The first holding means 144 holds the first success / failure lottery value acquired by the first lottery means 126 as a so-called “holding ball”. The second holding means 146 holds the second success / failure lottery value acquired by the second lottery means 128 as “holding ball”. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a “holding ball”. The first and second success / failure lottery values and the usual drawing lottery values are accumulated until the respective holding numbers reach a predetermined upper limit. The upper limit of the number of holdings in the first holding unit 144, the second holding unit 146, and the ordinary drawing holding unit 147 is the same number, which is 4 each. The number of the first success / failure lottery values held by the first holding means 144 is expressed by the number of lighting of the lamps in the first special figure holding lamp 20, and the number of the second success / failure lottery values held by the second holding means 146. The number is represented by the number of lamps turned on in the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the number of the common figure lottery values held by the general figure holding means 147 is represented by the number of lamps turned on in the general figure holding lamp 22.

  The symbol determining means 114 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, and the effect display device 60 according to the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 112. Moreover, the symbol determination means 114 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 by lottery. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. The symbol determination means 114 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a special symbol or a normal symbol stop symbol. A first symbol range table is held as a table for determining the first special symbol 192, and a second symbol range table is held as a table for determining the second special symbol 193. In the first symbol range table, the correspondence between the first special symbol 192 represented by the numbers “0” to “9” and the symbol determination lottery value is defined. In the second symbol range table, the correspondence between the second special symbol 193 represented by the marks “◯” and “x” and the symbol determination lottery value is defined. The symbol determination unit 114 holds a pattern determination table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern. The first pattern determination table is stored as a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192, that is, the variation time, and the second pattern determination table is maintained as a table for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193. Is done. However, in the modification, the first pattern determination table and the second pattern determination table may be shared as one pattern determination table.

  The symbol determination unit 114 includes a first symbol determination unit 138, a second symbol determination unit 140, a selection adjustment unit 141, and a general symbol determination unit 142. The first symbol determination means 138 obtains a symbol determination lottery value for determining the first special symbol 192, refers to the first symbol range table, and determines whether the first lottery means 126 determines whether or not the symbol is determined and the symbol determination lottery value. The stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined accordingly. The first symbol determination means 138 obtains a pattern determination lottery value for determining the variation pattern, refers to the first pattern determination table, and determines a plurality of the determination results according to the determination result and the pattern determination lottery value by the determination result lottery means 112. Select one of the fluctuation patterns. The second symbol determination means 140 acquires a symbol determination lottery value for determining the second special symbol 193, refers to the second symbol range table, determines whether the second lottery means 128 determines whether or not the symbol is determined, and the symbol determination lottery value. In response to this, the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined. The second symbol determination means 140 obtains a pattern determination lottery value for determining the variation pattern, refers to the second pattern determination table, and determines a plurality of the results according to the determination result and the pattern determination lottery value by the determination result lottery means 112. Select one of the fluctuation patterns. The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 send data indicating the determined stop symbol and variation pattern to the main display control means 118 and the effect determination means 132.

  The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 store a plurality of types of variation patterns in which variation modes from the variation start to the stop when the special symbol is variably displayed are defined. Multiple types of variation patterns have various variation times. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses. Note that the “special symbol variation pattern” in the present embodiment is substantially synonymous with the “special symbol variation time”, and will be described below based on that assumption. In the first pattern determination table, a correspondence relationship between a variation time when the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed, a lottery result by the first lottery means 126, and a pattern determination lottery value is defined. In the second pattern determination table, a correspondence relationship between a variation time when the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed, a lottery result by the second lottery means 128, and a pattern determination lottery value is defined.

  The selection adjusting means 141 is used when the total number of holding numbers is equal to or larger than a predetermined adjustment reference number regardless of the individual holding numbers of the success / failure lottery values held in the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 respectively. The selection of the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is adjusted. Specifically, the selection adjustment unit 141 has a variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 when the total number of the holdings of the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146 is five or more. Adjust the selection to be shorter. The adjustment reference number is an upper limit of the number of holdings in the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146, that is, a number larger by one. Therefore, when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit of one of the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146, the adjustment of the variation time by the selection adjusting unit 141 is surely operated unless the other holding number is zero. Further, even if the number of holdings is one of the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146 which is less than the upper limit, if the other holding number is two or more, the variation time by the selection adjusting unit 141 The adjustment is activated. Thus, even if the holding number is not adjusted individually by the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146, it is sufficient to determine whether the total number is equal to or more than the adjustment reference number, and the adjustment can be easily performed. it can.

  The adjustment of the variation time by the selection adjusting unit 141 is realized by, for example, switching the correspondence relationship of the reference destination in the first and second pattern determination tables referred to by the first symbol determining unit 138 and the second symbol determining unit 140. The In other words, the correspondence relationship referred to in normal time is referred to as a “normal pattern determination table”, and the correspondence relationship referred to when adjusting the selection so that the variation time is shortened is referred to as a “shortening pattern determination table”. As a result, the fluctuation time can be reduced. The normal pattern determination table and the shortened pattern determination table may be realized by being included in one pattern determination table, or may be formed as separate tables. In the present embodiment, the normal pattern determination table and the shortened pattern determination table are included in the first pattern determination table referred to by the first symbol determination means 138, and the second pattern referred to by the second symbol determination means 140 is included. The determination table also includes a normal pattern determination table and a shortened pattern determination table. The setting of the reference destination indicating which of the normal pattern determination table and the shortened pattern determination table should be referred to is switched according to the game state by the selection adjusting unit 141 or the specific game execution unit 122 described later.

  Since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of holding means, not only is it easy to create a situation where one holding means reaches the upper limit, but the other holding means falls below the upper limit, and the total number of holdings is an adjustment criterion. When the number is reached, the fluctuation time is shortened and the lottery frequency can be increased. As a result, it is possible to provide a game with a lottery frequency higher than that in the case where there is only one holding means for the player, and to provide a gaming machine that avoids a decrease in the operation rate due to stoppage to the game store. Can do. Further, in this embodiment, since the adjustment criterion is whether or not the total value of the number of holdings in the plurality of holding means has reached the reference number, the adjustment is more aggressive than the case of using the individual holding number as a reference. As a result, the feasibility of securing profits for the player and the amusement store can be enhanced. In addition, the adjustment reference number in this embodiment is one more than the upper limit number of the first holding means 144 or the second holding means 146, and at least one of the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 When the upper limit is approached, the selection of the variation time is adjusted almost immediately. As described above, it is possible to provide a player with a merit due to the provision of a plurality of holding means, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that avoids a decrease in the operating rate due to stoppage to a gaming store. .

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the general symbol determining means 142 acquires a lottery random number for determining a normal symbol, and stops the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 according to the lottery random number. Determine the design. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a specific symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 expands the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 for a predetermined time.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, special figure adjustment means 152, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 displays the lottery result by the first lottery means 126 on the first special symbol display device 70 as a variation display of the first special symbol 192 according to the variation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means 138. Display. The second special symbol control means 150 gives the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 to the second special symbol display device 71 as a variation display of the second special symbol 193 according to the variation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means 140. Display. The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. By transmitting to the effect display control means 134, the variable display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and interlocking is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a normal symbol variation display.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. The special figure adjusting means 152 includes the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 192 according to the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 and the second start port 63. The pattern 193 is selectively displayed in a variable manner. For example, when the first start port 62, the first start port 62, and the second start port 63 are entered in the order, the display is changed in the order of the first special symbol 192, the first special symbol 192, and the second special symbol 193. Is done. The special figure adjustment unit 152 monitors the hold control unit 116 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. Which special symbol should be changed is determined in accordance with the order in which the game balls are entered, that is, the hold order of the winning lottery values in the hold control means 116, so that the player can easily grasp the change order visually. Thereby, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the game.

  It should be noted that the special figure adjusting means 152 in the modified example may alternately give priority to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. For example, when the winning / losing lottery value is held only in one of the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, only one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be continuously displayed in a variable manner. . However, when the success / failure lottery value is held in both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are alternately displayed in a variable manner. As described above, in the modified example, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are not variably displayed at the same time, so that the player can easily grasp each of the plurality of game characteristics individually. In addition, which special symbol should be changed is simply interchanged regardless of the order of entry of the game balls, so that the player can easily grasp the order of change sensuously. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a hit state, the special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The operating condition holding unit 176 includes a first operating condition holding unit 178 and a second operating condition holding unit 180. The first operating condition holding means 178 holds a first operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the first special game. The second operating condition holding means 180 holds a second operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the second special game. The first operation condition and the second operation condition are referred to by the special game control means 120, and the special game is executed when any one of the operation conditions is established.

  The special game control means 120 includes a first special game control means 154 and a second special game control means 156. The first special game control means 154 determines that the first operating condition is established when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined hit state when the result of the first lottery means 126 is a success / failure lottery result. The first special game is executed by opening the first grand prize opening 91. The second special game control means 156 determines that the second operation condition is established when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined winning manner when the result of the lottery result by the second lottery means 128 is a win. Then, the second special game is executed by opening the second grand prize opening 92. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is composed of one or a plurality of unit games with one opening / closing as a unit. Is done. The unit game is repeated up to 15 times, for example, and the first grand prize port 91 or the second big prize port 92 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the first special game according to the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determination means 138. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game according to a predetermined lottery value. The first special game control means 154 and the second special game control means 156 terminate the special game when the number of continuations of the unit game is exhausted.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game executing means 122 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state after the special game to the probable change state when the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determining means 138 is a hit mode. It is determined according to the type of symbol 192. That is, when the first special symbol 192 is a predetermined symbol, for example, “odd number”, it is determined that the gaming state after the special game is shifted to the probability changing state. In addition, the specific game execution means 122 determines whether or not to shift the game state after the special game to the probable change state when the second special symbol 193 determined by the second symbol determination means 140 is in a hit state. It is decided by lottery. That is, when the second special symbol 193 is “◯”, a predetermined lottery is executed, and the transition to the probability change is determined according to the lottery value. The result of the determination according to the lottery value may be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 60, for example, or may not be displayed. The probability variation state is continued until the next jackpot is generated in principle, and during that time, the probability of the hit determination by the success / failure lottery means 112 is maintained at a high value. In addition, the specific game executing means 122 sets the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 to the predetermined number of times, for example, 100 times after either the first special game or the second special game ends. The game state is shifted to the short time state until it reaches. In the time-short state, the symbol determination means 114 refers to the shortened pattern determination table so as to select a variation pattern with a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. As described above, the reference destination in the pattern determination table to be referred to by the first symbol determining means 138 and the second symbol determining means 140 is switched according to the gaming state, thereby adjusting the average length of the variation time. The general drawing lottery means 136 refers to a general drawing determination table having a higher probability of winning than the normal probability during a short time. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened with a high probability during a short time.

  The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second major winning prize port 92 at the third start opening 67. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the third start port 67. Further, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 80 or the special prize opening solenoid 81 during the special game to open the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92.

  The pattern storage unit 130 includes a first pattern storage unit 158 and a second pattern storage unit 160. The first pattern storage unit 158 and the second pattern storage unit 160 hold a plurality of variation pattern data as the variation pattern of the effect image including the decorative design.

  The effect determining unit 132 includes a first effect determining unit 162 and a second effect determining unit 164. The first effect determination unit 162 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol 190 in accordance with the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 as a result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 126. To decide. The first effect determination unit 162 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol 190 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine a variation pattern. The second effect determination means 164 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol 191 in accordance with the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 as a result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128. To decide. The second effect determination means 164 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol 191 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern.

  The stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 are formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates a shift to a special game. A combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “3”, the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 becomes “333”. When the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates that the game does not shift to the special game, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. However, if the determination result is that the game does not shift to a special game, and a variation pattern of a special symbol indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one such as “191” or “727” is selected. Select a combination that does not have the symbols. The first effect determining unit 162 and the second effect determining unit 164 send information about the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 and the variation pattern of the effect image to the effect display control unit 134.

  The variation pattern of the effect image defines a variation display mode of the effect image, that is, an effect process from the start of change of the effect image to the stop of change. The fluctuation pattern displays a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state. When the pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects the variation pattern of the effect image having the same variation time as that of the special symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168, a second effect control means 170, an effect adjustment means 172, and an area setting means 174. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first success / failure lottery by the first lottery means 126 in the first area 194 of the effect display device 60 as an effect image according to the selected fluctuation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second success / failure lottery by the second lottery means 128 as an effect image in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60 according to the selected variation pattern data.

  The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 and the second area 195 on the screen of the effect display device 60. The first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set so as to be arranged in the same screen or overlapped. In the present embodiment, a single display device is exemplified as the effect display device 60. However, in the modification, a plurality of display devices may be combined. In that case, the first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set as separate display devices. The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 closer to the first start opening 62 and the third start opening 67 than the second start opening 63 on the screen of the effect display device 60, and sets the second area 195 to the second start position 195. The position is set closer to the second start port 63 than the first start port 62 and the third start port 67. In the present embodiment, the first region 194 is provided on the left side in accordance with the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 provided on the left side, and the second start port 63 provided on the right side. A second region 195 is provided on the right side. As a result, the first region 194 corresponds to the first start port 62 and the third start port 67, and the relationship between the second region 195 and the second start port 63 can be easily perceived by the player. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The effect adjusting means 172 regulates the progress of the other variable display while one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed. For example, when the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is started, the effect adjusting unit 172 may wait for the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191 to start until the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped, The state may be continued until the variation of the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped while the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed. When the state in which the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed is continued, for example, the variation state may be maintained by temporarily stopping the progress of a timer that measures the variation time of the second decorative symbol 191. The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18.

  FIG. 4 shows a table in which the correspondence relationship between the number of the lottery values to be held in the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146 and the pattern determination table to be referred to is determined. The first hold number 200 indicates the hold number of the lottery value held in the first holding means 144. The second reservation number 202 indicates the number of reservations of the success / failure lottery value held in the second holding means 146. “A” indicates that the variation time should be determined based on the shortened variation pattern determination table. “C” indicates that the variation time should be determined based on the normal variation pattern determination table. When the total number of the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 is 5 or more, that is, the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 are 4 and 1 or more, respectively 3 and 2 or more, For combinations of two, three or more, and one and four, the table “A” is selected as the reference destination. On the contrary, when the total number of the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 is less than 5, the table “C” is selected as a reference destination.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine. First, when a game ball wins the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, the third starting port 67, the general winning port 72, the first major winning port 91, the second major winning port 92, or the like, If the game passes through the operating port 68 (S10), and if it is not in a special game (N in S12), control processing of a normal game such as a winning lottery is executed (S14). If this is the case (Y of S12), the control process of the first special game or the second special game is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG. In the case where a winning is made to the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67 (Y in S50), and the holding in the first holding means 144 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S52), the special figure adjusting means 152 The order of winning to the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 is recorded (S54), and the first winning / no-win lottery value is stored in the first holding means 144 (S56). In S50, when there is no winning at the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 (N of S50), the processing of S52 to S56 is skipped. In S52, if the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67 has been won but its holding exceeds the upper limit of the first holding means 144 (N in S52), the processing of S54 and S56 is skipped. Next, in the case where a winning is made to the second starting port 63 (Y in S58), and the holding in the second holding means 146 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S60), the special figure adjusting means 152 performs the second starting. The winning order to the mouth 63 is recorded (S61), and the second winning / lottery value is stored in the second holding means 146 (S62). If there is no winning at the second starting port 63 at S58 (N of S58), the processing of S60 to S62 is skipped. In S60, if the second starting port 63 has been won but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the second holding means 146 (N in S60), the processes of S61 and S62 are skipped. Next, when the game ball has passed to the operating port 68 (Y in S63), and the hold in the general figure holding means 147 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S64), the normal figure holding means 147 is normally shown. A lottery value is stored (S65). If there is no game ball passing through the operation port 68 in S63 (N in S63), the processes in S64 and S65 are skipped. If the game ball has passed through the operating port 68 in S64 but the holding exceeds the upper limit number of the normal holding means 147 (N in S64), the process of S65 is skipped.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. When it is the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y of S66), the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 and the first decoration symbol 190 is processed (S67), and the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 is not reached (N in S66), the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is processed (S68). Whether the timing of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is the variable display timing is a prize to the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 recorded by the special diagram adjusting means 152. And in accordance with the winning order to the second start port 63. Next, normal symbol variation display is processed (S69). Thus, only one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is selectively displayed in a variable manner, and only one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is selectively displayed in a variable manner. The

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process of S67 and S68 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S67 and S68 is basically the same in processing, these will be described together in one flow. Hereinafter, as the process of S67, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is shown, and as the process of S68, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is shown. If the lottery value is being held in the hold control means 116 (Y in S30), if the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S32), the success / failure lottery means 112 executes a success / failure determination process (S34). Variation display is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the determination result (S36). If the lottery value is not held in S30 (N in S30), the processing from S32 to S36 is skipped, and if the symbol variation is being displayed in S32 (Y in S32), S34 and S36. Processing is skipped. Subsequently, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S38), the symbol variation display is processed (S40), and when the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S42), the symbol variation being displayed is displayed. Is stopped (S44). When the symbol variation display is not started in S38 (N in S38), the processing from S40 to S44 is skipped. If the symbol display stop timing has not been reached in S42 (N in S42), the process of S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process in S34 of FIG. The first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 reads out the lottery value from the first holding means 144 or the second holding means 146 (S100), and determines whether or not it is correct (S102). The first symbol determination means 138 or the second symbol determination means 140 acquires the symbol determination lottery value (S104), and determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 (S106). Here, if the time is short (Y in S108), the next S110 is skipped and the shortened pattern determination table is referenced (S112). If the time is not short (N in S108), the first holding means If the total number of holds in 144 and the second holding means 146 is 5 or more (Y in S110), the shortened pattern determination table is referred to (S112), and if the total number of holds in S110 is less than 5 (N of S110), the normal pattern determination table is referred to (S114). The first symbol determining means 138 or the second symbol determining means 140 determines the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 based on one of the pattern determination tables (S116), and the first effect determining means 162 or the second effect determining means 164 determines the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 (S118), and determines the variation pattern of the effect image including the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191. (S120).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S90), the control of the first special game is processed (S92), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (N of S90) Then, the control of the second special game is processed (S94). In this way, only one of the first special game and the second special game is selectively executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special game in S92 and the second special game in S94 in FIG. Since each special game in S92 and S94 basically has a common process, they will be described together in one flow. First, if the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has not been opened (N in S70), the production display control means 134 starts the special game production process (S72), and the opening / closing control means 124 The first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened (S74). If the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 has been opened, S72 and S74 are skipped (Y in S70). When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 is opened (Y in S76), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76), the first When the number of balls entered into the grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has reached nine or more (Y in S78), the opening / closing control means 124 closes the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92. (S80). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning hole 92 has not reached nine or more (N in S78), S80 and thereafter The process of S92 or S94 is terminated by skipping the process.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 in S80 (Y in S82), the presentation display control means 134 ends the special game presentation process. (S84), the special game control means 120 ends the special game (S86). If the number of rounds has not reached 15 (N in S82), 1 is added to the number of rounds and the flow of S92 or S94 is terminated (S90).

(Example 2)
Also in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The first game and the second game as the plurality of games are executed in parallel. Other functions and configurations are basically the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  The function of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Since functions other than the special figure adjustment unit 152, the selection adjustment unit 141, and the effect adjustment unit 172 are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, their description is omitted.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 displays the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 variably in parallel in the normal game. That is, in the normal game, even if one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is in the variable display, the other variable display start is not prevented. When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state and the other variable display is not made, the special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the variable display. In this case, while the special game is executed, the special symbol change display is not newly started, and another special game does not occur at the same time, so the player may concentrate on one special game. it can. In this way, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the game abilities of each special game can be grasped individually, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The special symbol adjusting means 152, when one symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed and the other symbol is stopped in a hit state, Forced to stop in a disengaged manner. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a variation manner while the first special symbol 192 is in a variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol 192 is forcibly stopped in a detachment manner. Similarly, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the second special symbol 193, the variation display of the second special symbol 193 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. As a control method for stopping in the off mode, for example, a method of simultaneously stopping fluctuations in the other special symbol at the timing when one special symbol stops in the hit mode may be used. However, if the other special symbol is also in a hit state if it is stopped at the same time, a so-called “slip” method may be used in which the fluctuation is extended until the disengaged state is displayed as the stop symbol. As another method of stopping in the off mode, for example, if a special symbol that is subject to forced stop was originally scheduled to be stopped in a stop mode in the out mode, the special symbol in the variable display is immediately A method of stopping by replacing with a stop symbol may be used. At this time, if the stop symbol that is scheduled to stop is in the winning mode, the stop symbol is changed to a stop symbol that is out of mode, and then the special symbol currently displayed in the variable display is immediately replaced with the changed stop symbol. You may let them. As a result of the change, the flag indicating that the game should be shifted to the special game is not turned on. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjustment unit 152 may perform the following process. In other words, the special symbol adjusting means 152 is changing when one symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed while the other symbol is stopped in a hit state. As for the special symbol, the variable display is continued until the special game generated by the winning is finished. In this case, the variation state is continued by temporarily stopping the progress of the timer that measures the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is changed and stopped in a winning manner during the variation display of the first special symbol 192, the variation display of the first special symbol 192 is continued until the second special game ends. Similarly, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a variation state during the variation display of the second special symbol 193, the variation display of the second special symbol 193 is continued until the first special game ends. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  The effect adjusting means 172 displays the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 variably in parallel in the normal game. That is, in the normal game, even if one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is in the variable display mode, the other variable display start is not prevented. When one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in the hit state and the other variable display is not made, the effect adjusting unit 172 waits for the start of the variable display. In this case, while the special game is executed, the display of the variation of the decorative symbols is not newly started, and another special game does not occur at the same time, so that the player can concentrate on one special game. it can. In this way, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the game abilities of each special game can be grasped individually, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The effect adjusting means 172 forces one of the symbols when the other symbol is variably stopped in the hit state while one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed. Stop in an out-of-service manner. For example, when the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped and changed in a winning manner during the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190, the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is forcibly stopped in a disengaged manner. Similarly, when the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped to change in a hit state during the variable display of the second decorative symbol 191, the variable display of the second decorative symbol 191 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjustment unit 152 may perform the following process. In other words, the effect adjusting means 172, when one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed, while the other symbol is stopped in a hit state, the decorative symbol being changed As for, the variable display is continued as it is until the special game generated by the winning is finished. In this case, the variation state is continued by temporarily stopping the progress of the timer that measures the variation time of the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191. For example, when the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in a hit state during the variable display of the first decorative symbol 190, the variable display of the first decorative symbol 190 is continued until the second special game ends. Similarly, when the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191, the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191 is continued until the first special game is completed. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  The selection adjusting unit 141 adjusts the selection of the variable time when the total number of holding the lottery value in the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146 is equal to or larger than the adjustment reference number, for example, five or more. Is less than the reference number of adjustment, for example, less than 4, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol 193 are individually adjusted. In this embodiment, since the first game and the second game proceed simultaneously in parallel, the winning lottery values held in the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 are not necessarily digested equally. Not. For example, when one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is reached and a symbol variation with a long variation time is executed, the digestion of the holding is relative unless the other special symbol becomes reach. Will progress quickly. As described above, when there is a difference between the number of holdings of the first holding unit 144 and the number of holdings of the second holding unit 146, there is a possibility that the difference in the number of holdings widens due to the difference in the respective fluctuation times. In this embodiment, until the total number of holds reaches 5 or more, the hold-up of the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 is individually controlled, and during that time the number of holds is 4 If so, the fluctuation time is greatly shortened, and even when the number of holdings is three, the fluctuation time is slightly reduced. As a result, when both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 have a large number of holdings, the fluctuation time is reduced for both, but when only one holding number is large, the fluctuation time of the one with the larger holding number is reduced. Priority is shortened. Accordingly, when the number of reservations approaches the upper limit, it is possible to appropriately promote the digestion, and it is difficult for the first reservation unit 144 and the second reservation unit 146 to produce a difference in the number of reservations. be able to. In this way, the holding digest speed of the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 can be adjusted more appropriately, the lottery frequency can be increased more reliably, and a reduction in the operating rate due to stopping can be avoided more reliably. be able to.

  The adjustment of the variation time by the selection adjusting unit 141 is realized by, for example, switching the correspondence relationship of the reference destination in the first and second pattern determination tables referred to by the first symbol determining unit 138 and the second symbol determining unit 140. The In other words, the correspondence relationship referred to in normal time is the “normal pattern determination table”, the correspondence relationship referred to when adjusting the selection so that the variation time is greatly shortened is the “shortening pattern determination table”, and the variation time is slightly shortened. The correspondence relationship to be referred to when adjusting the selection is referred to as a “shortening pattern determination table”, and the change time can be shortened by switching these references. Note that the normal pattern determination table, the shortened pattern determination table, and the semi-shortened pattern determination table may be realized by being included in one pattern determination table, or may be formed as separate tables. In the present embodiment, the normal pattern determination table, the shortened pattern determination table, and the semi-shortened pattern determination table are included in the first pattern determination table referred to by the first symbol determination means 138, and the second symbol determination means 140 The second pattern determination table referred to includes a normal pattern determination table, a shortened pattern determination table, and a semi-shortened pattern determination table. The setting of the reference destination indicating which one of the normal pattern determination table, the shortened pattern determination table, and the semi-shortened pattern determination table should be referred to is switched by the selection adjusting unit 141 or the specific game executing unit 122 according to the game state.

  FIG. 12 shows a table in which the correspondence relationship between the number of the lottery value holdings in the first holding unit 144 and the second holding unit 146 in Example 2 and the pattern determination table to be referred to is determined. Also in this figure, the first holding number 200 indicates the number of holding the lottery value held in the first holding unit 144, and the second holding number 202 is the lottery value held in the second holding unit 146. Indicates the number of holds for. “A” indicates that the variation time should be determined based on the shortened variation pattern determination table. “B” indicates that the variation time should be determined based on the semi-shortening variation pattern determination table. “C” indicates that the variation time should be determined based on the normal variation pattern determination table. When the total number of the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 is 5 or more, that is, the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 are 4 and 1 or more, respectively 3 and 2 or more, For combinations of two, three or more, and one and four, the table “A” is selected as the reference destination. Even if the total number of the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 is less than 5, when either the first hold number 200 or the second hold number 202 is 4, that is, the first hold When the number 200 and the second hold number 202 are combinations of 4 and 0, and 0 and 4, respectively, the table “A” is selected as a reference destination. When the total number of the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 is less than 5, and one of the first hold number 200 and the second hold number 202 is 3, that is, the first hold number In the combination of 200 and the second hold number 202 of 3 and 0 to 1, and 0 to 1 and 3, respectively, the table “B” is selected as a reference destination. In all other cases, the table “C” is selected as a reference destination.

  The basic or overall operation process in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is the same as the flow shown in FIG. 5 of the first embodiment, and differs in the detailed portions of each process. Hereinafter, the operation process in the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the operation process in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of the second embodiment corresponding to S10 of FIG. 5 in the first embodiment. When the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 is won (Y in S130), and the hold in the first holding means 144 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S132), the first holding means 144 The first success / failure lottery value is stored (S134). When there is no winning at the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 at S130 (N of S130), the processing of S132 and S134 is skipped. In S132, if the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67 wins but the retention exceeds the upper limit number of the first retaining means 144 (N in S132), the process of S134 is skipped. Next, when winning at the second starting port 63 (Y in S136), and the holding in the second holding means 146 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S138), the second holding means 146 receives the second The winning / failing lottery value is stored (S140). If there is no winning at the second start port 63 in S136 (N of S136), the processes of S138 and S140 are skipped. In S138, if the second starting port 63 has been won but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the second holding means 146 (N in S138), the process of S140 is skipped. Next, when the game ball has passed to the operation port 68 (Y in S142), and the hold in the general figure holding means 147 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S144), the normal figure holding means 147 is normally shown The lottery value is stored (S146). If there is no game ball passing through the operation port 68 in S142 (N in S142), the processes in S144 and S146 are skipped. If the game ball has passed through the operating port 68 in S144 but its hold exceeds the upper limit number of the normal figure holding means 147 (N in S144), the process of S146 is skipped.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of the second embodiment corresponding to S14 of FIG. 5 in the first embodiment. First, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is processed (S150), the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is processed (S152), and the variable symbol of the normal symbol is displayed. Process (S154). Note that the processing order of S150, S152, and S154 is merely an order defined for convenience of explanation, and processing may be performed in any order. Thus, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 can be displayed in a variable manner simultaneously, and the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 can also be displayed in a variable manner simultaneously.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process of S150 and S152 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S150 and S152 basically has a common process, these will be described together in one flow. Hereinafter, as the process of S150, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is shown, and as the process of S152, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is shown. If the lottery value is being held in the hold control unit 116 (Y in S160), if the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S162), the success / failure lottery unit 112 executes a success / failure determination process (S164). Variation display is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the determination result (S166). If the lottery value is not held in S160 (N in S160), the processing from S162 to S166 is skipped, and if the symbol variation is being displayed in S162 (Y in S162), S164 and S166. Processing is skipped. Subsequently, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y of S168), the symbol variation display is processed (S170), and when the predetermined variation time has passed and the symbol display stop timing has been reached (S172). Y) Stops the fluctuation of the symbol being displayed (S174). If the predetermined variation time has not yet elapsed (N in S172), and other special symbols or decorative symbols have stopped in a hit state (Y in S176), the displayed symbol variation is before the predetermined display time has elapsed. Nevertheless, it is forcibly stopped in the disengagement mode (S178). If other special symbols or decorative symbols are not stopped in the hit state in S176 (N in S176), the processing in S178 is skipped. When the symbol variation display is not started in S168 (N of S168), the processing from S170 to S178 is skipped.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process in S164 of FIG. The processing from S200 to S206 is the same as the processing from S100 to S106 in FIG. Here, if the time is short (Y in S208), the next S210 is skipped and the shortened pattern determination table is referred to (S212). If the time is not short (N in S208), the first holding means When the total number of holds in 144 and the second hold unit 146 is 5 or more (Y in S210), the shortened pattern determination table is referred to (S212). Even if the total number of holds in S210 is less than 5 (N in S210), if the number of holds in the first holding means 144 or the second holding means 146 is 4 (Y in S214), the shortening pattern The determination table is referred to (S212). If the number of reservations is not 4 in S214 (N in S214), if the number of reservations is 3 (Y in S216), refer to the semi-shortened pattern determination table (S220), and if the number of reservations is less than 3 (S216) N), referring to the normal pattern determination table (S218). The first symbol determination means 138 or the second symbol determination means 140 determines the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 based on any pattern determination table (S222), and the first effect determination means 162 or the second effect determining means 164 determines the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 (S224), and determines the variation pattern of the effect image including the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191. (S226).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process in the modification. This figure shows a modification of the process in FIG. 15, and shows in detail the symbol variation process in S150 and S152 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S150 and S152 basically has a common process, these will be described together in one flow. Also, the processing from S230 to S240 in this figure is the same as the processing from S160 to S170 in FIG. After S240, when another special symbol or decorative symbol stops in a winning manner (Y in S241), a timer for measuring the variation time of the symbol variation being displayed is temporarily stopped (S242). If other special symbols or decorative symbols are not stopped in the hit state in S241 (N in S241), the processing in S242 is skipped. If the variable time timer is paused (Y in S243) and after the special game is over (Y in S244), the pause of the timer is released (S245). When the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S246), the symbol variation being displayed is stopped (S247). If the symbol display stop timing has not been reached in S246 (N in S246), the process in S247 is skipped. When the symbol variation display is not started in S238 (N of S238), the processing from S240 to S247 is skipped. Note that the detailed processing of S234 in this figure is as shown in FIG.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention. is there. Hereinafter, modifications will be described.

  In each Example, the example which used the display apparatus of a different form as the 1st special symbol display apparatus 70 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 71 was demonstrated, respectively. That is, an example in which a 7-segment LED display device is used as the first special symbol display device 70 and a device that displays two types of marks “O” and “X” as the second special symbol display device 71 has been described. In the modification, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, display devices having the same form may be used. For example, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, both may use a 7-segment LED display device, or as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, Both may be configured to use other types of display devices. Thereby, the 1st symbol range table and the 2nd symbol range table referred when determining the 1st special symbol 192 and the 2nd special symbol 193 can be made common to one symbol range table, and composition and processing are simplified. be able to. Further, if a 7-segment LED display device similar to the first special symbol display device 70 is used as the second special symbol display device 71, the transition to probability change, the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game are specially set. Even if the lottery is not executed, it can be determined according to the second special symbol 193, and the configuration and processing can be simplified.

  In each embodiment, the example in which the screen of the effect display device 60 is divided into two equal parts to the left and right to form the first area 194 and the second area 195 has been described. On the other hand, in the modified example, these regions may be formed unequal so that the first region 194 is larger than the second region 195. When an effect that is particularly noticeable to the player, such as a so-called super reach, is displayed as the second decorative symbol 191, the second decorative symbol 191 may be enlarged and displayed by enlarging the size of the second region 195. . In this way, since the size of the display area is given priority over the first area 194 and the second area 195, the player can easily distinguish them visually. In addition, at a timing when attention should be paid to the content displayed in a small size, the player's attention can be easily obtained by enlarging the content. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  In each embodiment, the configuration in which three start ports are provided has been described. On the other hand, in a modification, the structure provided with two starting openings may be sufficient. In that case, a first start port corresponding to the first game and a second start port corresponding to the second game are provided in the game area 52. The second start port in the modification includes a start winning detection device, a normal electric accessory, and a normal electric accessory solenoid for opening and closing the normal electric accessory. Since the first start port is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the second start port, the game ball does not enter the second start port unless the ordinary electric accessory is opened. The first starting port and the second starting port have different numbers of prize balls for entering the ball. For example, the number of prize balls at the first start opening is set to “3”, while the number of prize balls at the second start opening is set to “7”. Realize a lot of playability. As a result, the number of prize balls is almost only at the first start opening with “3” except during the short time, while the second start opening with many prize balls is “7” during the short time. Game balls can enter. The player can proceed with the game in a short time with little loss of possession.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a figure which shows the table in which the correspondence of the number of holding | maintenance of the success / failure lottery value in the 1st holding means and the 2nd holding means and the pattern determination table which should be referred was defined. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 5 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. 5 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol variation process of S67 and S68 in FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process in S34 of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process of S16 in FIG. 5 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the 1st special game of S92 in FIG. 10, and the 2nd special game of S94. It is a figure which shows the table in which the correspondence of the number of holding | maintenance of the determination result lottery value in the 1st holding means and the 2nd holding means of Example 2 and the pattern determination table which should be referred was defined. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of Example 2 corresponding to S10 of FIG. 5 in Example 1 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the normal game control process of Example 2 corresponding to S14 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol variation process of S150 and S152 in FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process in S164 of FIG. 15. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process in a modification.

Explanation of symbols

  10 Pachinko machines, 50 gaming boards, 52 gaming areas, 60 production display devices, 61 special symbol display devices, 62 first starting ports, 63 second starting ports, 65 ordinary electric accessories, 66 large winning ports, 67 third Start opening, 68 working opening, 70 1st special symbol display device, 71 2nd special symbol display device, 91 1st grand prize opening, 92 2nd big prize opening, 100 game control device, 102 main board, 104 sub board, 112 winning / losing lottery means, 114 symbol determining means, 116 hold control means, 118 main display control means, 120 special game control means, 122 specific game execution means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means, 134 effect display control means 141 selection adjusting means, 144 first holding means, 146 second holding means, 148 1 special figure control means, 150 second special figure control means, 152 special figure adjustment means, 154 first special game control means, 156 second special game control means, 166 first big prize opening, 167 second big prize opening, 168 first effect control means, 170 second effect control means, 172 effect adjustment means, 174 area setting means, 176 operating condition holding means, 178 first operating condition holding means, 180 second operating condition holding means, 190 first decoration Design, 191 2nd decorative design, 192 1st special design, 193 2nd special design, 194 1st area, 195 2nd area.

Claims (6)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A first lottery means for acquiring a lottery value and executing the first lottery when the game ball enters the first start port;
Second lottery means for acquiring a lottery value and executing the second lottery when the game ball enters the second start port;
First holding means for holding a lottery value of the first lottery with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second holding means for holding a lottery value of the second lottery up to a predetermined number;
The variation time of the first special symbol with reference to the pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation time when the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed and the result of the first lottery is defined A first symbol determining means for selecting
The variation time of the second special symbol with reference to a pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation time when the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is variably displayed and the result of the second lottery is defined A second symbol determining means for selecting
Selection for adjusting the selection of the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the total number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or greater than a predetermined adjustment reference number Adjusting means;
A first special symbol display device in which the first special symbol is variably displayed;
A second special symbol display device in which the second special symbol is variably displayed;
Main display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device and variably displaying the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device;
An effect display device for effectively displaying the result of the first lottery and the result of the second lottery;
A first area and a second area are set as a plurality of areas on the screen of the effect display device, and a first effect image showing the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first area, and the second area is displayed. Effect display control means for variably displaying a second effect image showing the result of the lottery in the second area;
A first variable pitching device that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and is capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player when the first lottery is successful;
A second variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player when the second lottery is a win;
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
When the first lottery is a win, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode, and the acceptance state of the first variable pitching device is determined as a game First special game control means for executing the first special game by changing to a state advantageous to a person,
When the second lottery is a win, it is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode, and the acceptance state of the second variable pitching device is determined as a game. Second special game control means for executing the second special game by changing to a state advantageous to a person,
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port provided at a predetermined position in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A first lottery means for acquiring a lottery value and executing the first lottery when the game ball enters the first start port;
Second lottery means for acquiring a lottery value and executing the second lottery when the game ball enters the second start port;
First holding means for holding a lottery value of the first lottery with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second holding means for holding a lottery value of the second lottery up to a predetermined number;
The variation time of the first special symbol with reference to the pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation time when the first special symbol indicating the result of the first lottery is variably displayed and the result of the first lottery is defined A first symbol determining means for selecting
The variation time of the second special symbol with reference to a pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation time when the second special symbol indicating the result of the second lottery is variably displayed and the result of the second lottery is defined A second symbol determining means for selecting
Selection for adjusting the selection of the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the total number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or greater than a predetermined adjustment reference number Adjusting means;
A first special symbol display device in which the first special symbol is variably displayed;
A second special symbol display device in which the second special symbol is variably displayed;
Main display control means for variably displaying the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device and variably displaying the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device;
An effect display device for effectively displaying the result of the first lottery and the result of the second lottery;
A first area and a second area are set as a plurality of areas on the screen of the effect display device, and a first effect image showing the result of the first lottery is variably displayed on the first area, and the second area is displayed. Effect display control means for variably displaying a second effect image showing the result of the lottery in the second area;
A variable pitching device provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and capable of changing a receiving state of a gaming ball to a state advantageous to a player when one of the first lottery and the second lottery is winning. When,
First operating condition holding means for holding a first operating condition that is a condition for executing a first special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
Second operating condition holding means for holding a second operating condition that is a condition for executing a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game;
When the first lottery is a win, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode, and the player is given an acceptance state of the variable pitching device. First special game control means for executing the first special game by changing to an advantageous state;
When the second lottery is a win, it is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode, and the player is given an acceptance state of the variable pitching device. Second special game control means for executing the second special game by changing to an advantageous state;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising:   The selection adjusting means adjusts the selection so that the variation time is shortened when the total number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or larger than the adjustment reference number. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2. The main display control means includes
First special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol;
Second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the second special symbol;
Special drawing adjustment means for waiting for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed.
Regardless of whether the lottery values held in the first holding unit and the second holding unit are individually held, the selection adjusting unit depends on whether the total of the holding numbers is equal to or more than the adjustment reference number. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein selection of the variation time is adjusted. The main display control means includes
First special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the first special symbol;
Second special figure control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the second special symbol;
A special figure adjusting means for operating the first special figure control means and the second special figure control means in parallel during a normal game,
The selection adjusting means adjusts the selection of the variation time when the total number of lottery values held in the first holding means and the second holding means is equal to or larger than the adjustment reference number, and the total holding number is 4. The bullet ball according to claim 1, wherein when it is less than the adjustment reference number, the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol are individually adjusted. 5. Gaming machine. The first holding means and the second holding means hold the lottery value of the first lottery or the second lottery with the same number as the upper limit number of the hold,
6. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection adjustment unit adjusts the selection of the variation time using a number larger than the upper limit number as the adjustment reference number.

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