JP2008301849A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the scarcity value of a reel which is a second display device and to effectively utilize it. <P>SOLUTION: There are a plurality of special symbols (described as one special symbol and the other special symbol, hereafter), and the start condition of one special symbol is a conventionally well-known start port entry. On the other hand, the start condition of the other special symbol is passing of a ball through a prescribed area (thus the temporary flag of the start condition of the other special symbol is established) and transmission of a specified performance execution command from a main control part to a sub control part when one special symbol is started. For the other special pattern, a big winning random number or the like is acquired when a prescribed reel index passes through an index sensor first when the reel is rotated. Further, in order to make the start of the other special symbol be so-called very hot, the large part of the big winning random number is turned to a small winning, a big winning port for the other special pattern is provided separately from a big winning port for one special pattern, the big winning port is provided with a V winning area, and thus an accessory is turned to a structure for easily attaining a big winning. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or a ball ball gaming machine, and in particular, there are a plurality of things corresponding to the starting winning opening of the pachinko gaming machine, and a special symbol corresponding to one starting winning opening is provided. The control process from the start of variation to the display of the confirmed symbol relates to a ball game machine related to the gameability until the special symbol corresponding to the other start winning opening reaches a big hit.

Conventionally, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-310925 discloses a pachinko machine provided with three sets of a winning winning opening, a symbol display device, and a large winning opening (determination system).
2003-310925 In addition, Non-Patent Document 1 has an introduction article on one of the popular gaming machines. At the bottom of page 16, “CR.F Onmyoji” has two start prize openings. Corresponding special symbols fluctuate independently from each other by each start winning prize, and there are provided effect display means corresponding to the respective special symbols. Pachinko winning guide 2006 No. 1/15 (released December 15, 2005, Byakuya Shobo)

Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko machine in which three sets of a winning winning opening, a symbol display device, and a large winning opening (judgment system) are provided. It has been proposed that the probability that the probability of winning the winning prize opening will be reduced and the probability of winning the jackpot will be increased, but the chance of winning the jackpot will not change so much regardless of the starting prize winning choice. There is a problem that the determination systems other than the above have almost no influence on the game, and having three sets of determination systems is not fully utilized.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of Non-Patent Document 1 has two start winning openings, and there are cases in which special symbols corresponding to each start winning opening vary independently from each other according to each starting winning opening. In addition, this machine has a liquid crystal display device for effect display corresponding to one special symbol and a reel for effect corresponding to another special symbol. The two start winning openings are two-stage upper and lower, and the start winning opening corresponding to the reel is provided with an electric tube (ordinary electric accessory), and when the electric tube is closed, The game ball is not won, and only when the game ball wins the lottery executed when it passes the gate that becomes the normal symbol lottery opportunity, for example, after the normal symbol fluctuates for 30 seconds, it is only released for about 0.2 seconds. It is. Therefore, in normal games, it is not easy to win in the lower starting prize opening, but even if winning in the lower starting prize opening, the same lottery as the big hit winning probability of the upper starting prize opening is performed. In combination with the extremely small number of lottery opportunities, there was a problem that it hardly contributed to the big hit and was not fully utilized.

In the present invention, the variation condition of other symbols is determined largely depending on the control of one variation symbol. For example, even if a so-called fierce hot performance is performed at the time of one symbol change, after becoming lost, another symbol is started, and the player's own game operation can win a big hit with high probability. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can increase the scarcity value of the symbol and greatly enhance the interest of the player when the other symbols fluctuate.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, as a result of the lottery or the like being executed in relation to the game ball passing through a specific area of the game area, when the lottery or the like is won, the specific winning combination becomes a game ball winning easy state. A ball game machine comprising game control means for giving a special game advantageous to a player,
A plurality of the specific areas;
First special game transition lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the first special game in association with the passing of the game ball through one specific area;
First display execution means for displaying the result of the lottery on the first display means;
As a result of winning the lottery, first special game transition means for transitioning to the first special game;
After the lottery, at least before the result display of the lottery is displayed, there is an effect display executing means for executing display on the effect display means.
The effect display which is a necessary condition for the lottery start opportunity of the second special game transition lottery means for executing the lottery of whether or not to shift to the second special game in relation to the passing of the game ball to another area A bullet ball game machine comprising: a specific effect execution instructing unit for instructing the execution unit to execute a specific effect.
The 1st display means here is the special symbol 1 display part 24, for example. The effect display means is, for example, the liquid crystal display unit 14. In addition, the description in the last paragraph of the above-mentioned claim indicates that the necessary condition for triggering the lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the second special game instructs the effect execution means 121 to execute a specific effect. This means that the game control means 111 transmits a command.

The invention of claim 2
The ball game machine is the first special game transition lottery execution means,
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number as to whether or not to shift to the special game when a game ball passes through one specific area;
First random number generating means for generating the random number;
First random value storage means for storing and storing the acquired random number up to a predetermined number;
Comprising a first random value determination means for determining whether or not the acquired random number value is a specific value;
As the first display execution means,
A first symbol change execution means for changing a symbol when the game ball passes through the specific area;
A first special game winning notification executing means for displaying a specific symbol form on the first symbol display means when it is determined as a specific value as a result of the determination by the first random value determination means; ,
Further, the effect display execution means executes and displays the effect on the effect display means in synchronization with the symbol variation,
As a result of the determination by the first random number determination means, when it is determined that it is a specific value, a second special game winning notification executing means for displaying a specific symbol form also on the effect display means,
Following the special game winning notification, the first special game transition means for transitioning to a special game;
A first prize-winning item state changing means for changing the first special prize-winning item into a game ball easy-to-enter state in accordance with the transition to the first special game;
A flag establishment means for establishing a flag which is a first condition for starting the symbol in the second symbol display means, when the game ball passes through another specific area;
Each time a game ball passes through another specific area, passing storage means for storing and storing the passing memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
A specific effect in which the generation of a command command for executing and displaying a specific effect on the effect display means is set as a second condition for starting the symbol in the second symbol display means in synchronization with the symbol fluctuation in the first symbol display means. Execution instruction means,
2. A second symbol variation execution means for controlling the second symbol display means to vary on condition that the first execution condition and the second execution condition for the symbol start are satisfied. 1. A ball game machine according to 1.
The first and second symbols are symbols that finally notify whether or not that game is a big hit, and are, for example, special symbols in the gaming machine industry.
In addition, the specific effect as the second condition for starting the second special symbol is, for example, a loss in the current jackpot lottery in the first special symbol, but the effect due to the symbol variation is inherently high in jackpot expectation Production is desirable.
Here, the specific value of the random value is, for example, a jackpot random value of a ball game machine. In the case of a big hit game, the special winning combination becomes easy to enter. For example, the special winning combination is a special electric combination in the gaming machine industry such as opening a so-called grand prize opening, and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine balls) per round during a big hit game. After the special electric accessory is opened on condition that a winning or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is opened, the closed state is closed for a short period (for example, 1 second). This is repeated 15 rounds.
The effect display executing means executes and displays the effect on the effect display means in synchronism with the symbol variation. When the symbol variation starts, the effect display also starts, and the symbol variation ends and the confirmed symbol display is performed. When it becomes, the said production | presentation is also complete | finished, for example, producing and displaying an effect design.
The variation control of the second symbol display means described in the last paragraph of the above-mentioned claim is, for example, a symbol for notifying whether or not a big hit has occurred after the second symbol starts to fluctuate and fluctuates for a predetermined time Is to stop at.

The invention of claim 3
Fluctuation control is performed on the second symbol display means on condition that the first execution condition and the second execution condition of the symbol start are satisfied and the determination result of the first random number determination means is not the specific value. The ball game machine according to claim 2, further comprising second symbol variation executing means.

The invention of claim 4
In addition to the fact that the first execution condition and the second execution condition of the symbol start are satisfied and the determination result of the first random value determination means is not the specific value as the variation start condition of the second symbol variation 4. The ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the second symbol variation executing means is operated on condition that the first symbol display means accompanied by the specific effect is stopped.

The invention of claim 5
The second symbol display means for displaying the second symbol variation is constituted by a multi-row reel type symbol unit, and after the second symbol variation executing means is actuated, an index for confirming the reference position of the symbol on the predetermined reel. Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number as to whether or not to shift to the second special game when the index sensor is first detected by the index sensor;
Second random number generating means for generating the second random number;
Second random value determination means for determining whether or not the acquired random value is a specific value;
A third special game winning notification executing means for displaying a first specific mode on the second symbol display means when the random value determination means determines that the value is a specific value as a result of the determination;
Following the special game winning notification, a second special game transition means for transitioning to a special game;
4. A second prize-winning item state changing means for changing the second special prize-winning item into a game ball entering-easy state in accordance with the transition to the second special game. Or it is a bullet ball game machine of 4.

The invention of claim 6
When it is determined by the first random value determination means that the random value is a quasi-specific value, the second special winning combination is placed in the game ball entering small easy state as compared with the second special game. A third prize-winning article state changing means for changing to
When the second special winning combination is in a game ball entering small easy state, the game proceeds to the third special game on condition that the gaming ball has passed a specific area in the second special winning combination. A third special game transition means;
6. The fourth prize-winning item state changing means for changing the second special prize-winning item into a game ball entering easy state in accordance with the transition to the third special game. It is a bullet ball game machine described in 1.
The quasi-specific value here is a small-hit random number value in the gaming machine industry. Small hits are less balls than big hits. For example, it is a state in which the 0.9-second special prize opening character is opened twice with an interval of 1 second. The opening pattern of the special winning combination is such that the special winning combination is easy to enter the game ball.

The invention of claim 7
6. The ball game machine according to claim 5, further comprising reel selection lottery means for selecting the predetermined reel by lottery.

The invention of claim 8
Random number specific value notifying means for notifying that the specific value is generated in the effect display means or the like according to a random value generated by the random number generating means for generating the second random number is provided. A gaming machine according to claim 5 or 7.
It should be noted that, although a random number of losing is actually generated, so-called gas information that notifies that a big hit random number is generated may be executed with a predetermined probability.

The invention of claim 9
9. The reels according to claim 5, 7 or 8, wherein when the index passes through an index sensor, a specific symbol on the surface of the reel has a positional relationship in which the reel is positioned substantially at the center line of the symbol visual recognition window. It is a bullet ball game machine described.

The invention of claim 10
When only the symbol of the first symbol display means is fluctuating, the ball game machine executes a related effect on the effect display means in synchronization with the fluctuating symbol of the first symbol display means. Thus, at the time of starting the variation of the symbol of the second symbol display means, the related display is given priority to the effect display means in synchronization with the variation of the symbol of the second symbol display means, and the second variation is The ball game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 9, further comprising symbol-related related effect switching means for executing a symbol related effect of the first symbol display means again when finished.

The invention of claim 11
When the second random number determination unit determines that the second random number value is a specific value after the second symbol display unit starts the symbol variation, the first symbol display unit displays the variation. The random number value stored in the first random value storage means is forcibly determined not to be the specific value when the first symbol variation corresponding to the random value is executed or before execution. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5, further comprising non-specific value forced determination means.
More specifically, in a game corresponding to a stored random number value, it is determined whether or not the random number value is a jackpot random number by comparing with a jackpot determination table, but the second symbol variation is a jackpot. At that time, the random number value stored in the first random value storage means is determined by comparison with a determination table without a big hit random value at the time of the lottery execution, so that it is forcibly lost.

The invention of claim 12
When the second random number determination unit determines that the second random number value is a specific value after the second symbol display unit starts the symbol variation, the first symbol display unit displays the variation. It comprises symbol variation delay means for delaying execution of the first symbol variation corresponding to the random number value stored in the first random value storage means until the second special game is completed. It is a bullet ball game machine of Claims 5-10.
As a result of the second symbol variation, when the jackpot game is based on the second symbol, the reserved ball of the first symbol is not digested until the jackpot game based on the second symbol is finished.

In invention of Claim 13,
When the second random number determination unit determines that the second random number value is a specific value after the second symbol display unit starts the symbol variation, the first symbol display unit displays the variation. The random number value stored in the first random value storage means is changed to either the non-specific value forcing determination means or the symbol fluctuation delay means for the first symbol fluctuation corresponding to the random value. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5, further comprising a selection means for selecting a symbol variation corresponding to the selection.

The invention of claim 14
A rear effect element including the second symbol display means at the rear, a light guide plate disposed in front of the symbol display means and having a portion facing the symbol display means as a space, and lateral to the light guide plate An edge light to be arranged, a shutter plate that covers the front of the light guide plate and the space and can be switched between transmission and non-transmission of the back, and an image that is arranged in front of the shutter plate and is the effect display means The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a front effect element including a transmissive liquid crystal display panel for displaying
The meaning of said description is the meaning that the component as described above is comprised in the back effect element and the front effect element.

According to the invention of claim 1,
The other jackpot lottery is triggered by the fact that a specific performance based on the result of one lottery is executed. There is an effect that it is possible to provide a ball game machine having a new game execution form of receiving.

According to the invention of claim 2,
Passing the game ball into the specific area with the skill of the player and having a relevance to the control of the first symbol variation that the specific effect is executed in accordance with the first symbol variation, Since the change start condition is used, there is an effect of increasing the player's participation consciousness in the game.

According to the invention of claim 3,
In addition to having the relevance to the control of the first symbol variation that the specific effect is executed in accordance with the first symbol variation, passing the game ball through the specific region with the skill of the player, The fact that the determination result of the random number determination means is not the specific value is set as the second symbol variation start condition, which has the effect of increasing the player's participation in the game and, for example, the first symbol variation. Even if the result is a loss, it is possible to increase the expectation that the second symbol variation will hit the game, and to make it possible to achieve a game that increases the scarcity value of the second symbol variation.

According to the invention of claim 4,
Since the end of the first symbol variation accompanied by the specific effect has been added to the second symbol variation start condition, the player feels disappointed that the player has deviated from the so-called jackpot expectation. By starting to fluctuate the symbol, there is an effect that can be replaced with a sense of expectation that it will be a big hit.

According to the invention of claim 5,
Since the index for confirming the reference position of the symbol on the predetermined reel is first detected by the index sensor, the moment when the player acquires the lottery random number can be realized. The second symbol variation game has an effect of more interest.

According to the invention of claim 6,
If a portion corresponding to the so-called second symbol jackpot lottery random number is set as a small hit, and the small bonus is won, the opening / closing plate of the second big prize opening which is the second special winning combination is, for example, 1 As a result of the player releasing a game ball aiming at the big prize opening at the timing, the game ball is released within a specific area ( If you pass the so-called V prize opening), you will shift to jackpot game, so if the second symbol fluctuates, you will be able to win a jackpot depending on the skill of the player, significantly improving the interest of the player There is an effect to.

According to the invention of claim 7,
By changing the reel for acquiring the jackpot random number, for example, the rotation timing of the reel is operated from the gap of the housing, and an illegal act of acquiring the jackpot random number is made difficult.

According to the invention of claim 8,
For example, it is assumed that the time for generating and updating the random number from the second random number generating means is set to a level that can be recognized by the player (for example, updated every second). Then, by notifying the player of the period during which the jackpot random number is generated, it is possible to produce an effect of encouraging the player's expectation that the reel will start at that time and the index will pass the index sensor for random number lottery There is an effect.

According to the invention of claim 9,
When the reel index passes through the index sensor, a specific design (for example, 7 designs) on the surface of the reel is located at the approximate center line of the reel display window. Combined with the notification effect, the player strongly expects the jackpot random number generation notification when the reel rotates and the 7 symbols come near the center line. There is an effect to further increase.

According to the invention of claim 10,
Normally, the liquid crystal display corresponding to the effect display means produces an effect in synchronism with the fluctuation of the first symbol, but the start of the second symbol (reel) as described above is a great chance to win a jackpot. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to further improve the player's expectation for the jackpot by preferentially performing an effect that gives a sense of expectation synchronized with the second symbol.

According to the invention of claim 11,
When the jackpot is confirmed on the second symbol (reel), the random numbers corresponding to the first symbol are all immediately before the first symbol variation starts until the second symbol is notified of the jackpot confirmation. By referring to the table of losers, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a two serious hit state and to make a game specification advantageous to the store side.

According to the invention of claim 12,
When the jackpot is confirmed on the second symbol (reel), the use of a so-called holding ball of the first symbol is prohibited until the jackpot game based on the second symbol is finished, thereby causing unnecessary game balls to be launched. By suppressing, there is an effect that it is possible to make a game specification advantageous to the player side while playing the role of a big win winning notification based on the second symbol.

According to the invention of claim 13,
Based on the 2nd design, when the jackpot is confirmed, it is possible to select two types of playability, a state of promoting the digestion of the game ball corresponding to the 1st design and a state of prohibiting it. There is an effect that can be imparted.

According to the invention of claim 14,
When the second symbol display means is started, the shutter plate suddenly cancels the shielding function, and the rear second symbol (reel) can be seen through the reel viewing window. By making the semi-transparent state, there is an effect that the interlocking production in a form overlapping the fluctuation of the second pattern is rich in interest.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a ball game machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The ball game machine 1 has a front door 3 attached to a base frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 3 is formed with a substantially circular window 4 that opens at the top. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted into the window 4, and the game board 5 provided on the back side can be visually recognized through the transparent plate.

A ball receiver (ball receiving tray) 6 for storing a game ball as a game medium is disposed below the front door 3. The game balls stored in the ball receiver 6 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown) provided inside the ball game machine 1. A handle 7 is provided on the right side of the ball receptacle 6, and a player holds the handle 7 and rotates it around the axis line, thereby launching game balls one by one from the launcher toward the game board 5. Is done.

At the bottom of the game board 5, push buttons 8, 9, and 10 that operate as operation means are arranged. The push buttons 8, 9, and 10 are used, for example, when the player selects an effect or by pressing the push button so that the player can participate in the effect itself. Speakers 11 and 12 for informing sound effects are provided on the left and right sides of the lower part of the game board 5.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 5 shown in FIG. On the periphery of the game board 5, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail (not shown) for guiding the game ball launched from the launch device to the upper left side of the game board 5 is arranged. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged on the game board 5, and the game balls released upward from the upper left side of the game board 5 along the guide rails follow the board surface of the game board 5. It falls down through a number of obstacle nails.

A liquid crystal display unit 14, which is an example of a variable display device, is disposed almost at the center of the game board 5. The liquid crystal display unit 14 displays symbol variations including reach effects and the like. Numbers such as 1, 2, 3... Are used for the design, but letters such as alphabets and character designs can be used. Instead of the liquid crystal display unit 14, a variable display device such as a cathode ray tube or a rotating reel may be used.

Below the liquid crystal display unit 14, a game winning ball can be entered, and a start winning opening 18 serving as a trigger for a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by the entered ball is arranged. The start winning opening 18 is provided with an electric tulip (so-called electric Chu) 20. Normally, the electric tulip 20 is in a closed state, and it is difficult for a game ball to enter. That is, normally, the blades 201 and 202 of the electric tulip 20 are constricted close to each other, and are close to each other with a predetermined gap that makes it difficult to enter the starting prize opening. On the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 14, a normal symbol start gate 21, which is a specific area that triggers a normal symbol lottery by passing a game ball, is provided.

When a game ball enters the start winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are given to the player, and a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not the player can execute the jackpot game. Is called. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed as a symbol in the first special symbol display unit 24. Three patterns are scrolled on the liquid crystal display unit 14. The display on the liquid crystal display unit 14 starts to fluctuate in response to the game ball entering the start winning opening 18, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the three scrolled pictures are stopped in order. The jackpot lottery result is also displayed by a combination of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 14 when the display of the three symbols is stopped.

Below the start winning opening 18, for example, a special winning opening 22 that is formed in a rectangular shape that is long to the left and right and into which a plurality of game balls can enter simultaneously is disposed. In relation to the special prize opening 22, an opening / closing plate 23 that can be opened and closed in an open state for guiding the game ball to the special prize opening 22 and a closed state for preventing the game ball from entering the special prize opening (attacker) 22 is provided. It has been. In other words, the opening / closing plate 23 can block the special prize opening 22 in a state along the board surface of the game board 5 and prevent the game ball from entering the special prize opening 22. The special winning opening 22 is opened by falling on the front side around a pivot shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the winning opening 22 and falls onto the special winning opening 22. The game ball can be introduced into the special winning opening 22.

A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the ball receiver 6 shown in FIG. 1 as a prize ball by a prize ball payout device (not shown) for entering a game ball into the special prize opening 22. When a big hit game corresponding to the first special symbol is entered, the open / close plate 23 is opened, and the game ball easily enters the special prize opening 22, so that the player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

In the lower part of the game board 5, two normal winning ports 28 are provided on the left side and two on the right side (four in total) that only give a prize ball to the game ball. The game balls (out balls) that have not entered the start winning port 18 and the normal winning port 28 are collected in the machine from an out ball collection port 29 formed in the lower part of the game board 5.

  A special symbol display unit 24 and a first special symbol hold display unit 26 are provided on the upper left side of the liquid crystal display unit 14. The first special symbol display unit 24 uses a 7-segment display, and performs a segment display indicating a special symbol lottery result for each start winning prize. The first special symbol hold display unit 26 is composed of four LED lamps, and displays the number of game balls holding the result display regarding the special symbol as the number of LEDs to be lit. An ordinary symbol display unit 25 and an ordinary symbol hold display unit 27 are provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display unit 14. The normal symbol display unit 25 uses, for example, red and green light emitting diodes, and when a game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 21, a lottery is performed. The red light emitting diode is turned on, and the blades 201 and 202 of the electric tulip 20 are opened for a predetermined time and number of times. On the other hand, the green light-emitting diode lights up when it is off. The normal symbol hold display unit 27 is individualized with four LED lamps, and displays the number of game balls on which the result display regarding the normal symbol lottery is held.

Further, an effect lamp L is installed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display unit 14, and further on the upper part, a three-row reel-type symbol reel which is a second special symbol that operates when conditions described later are satisfied. A unit 30 is arranged. A part of the reel can be seen through the reel viewing window 34 which is the second special symbol display section. Further, a second special symbol start temporary flag gate 31 is arranged on the right side of the liquid crystal display unit. When the game ball passes through the second special symbol start temporary flag gate 31, a temporary flag which is a first condition for the second special symbol variation is established. Here, the big hit random number is not acquired, but when the reel 33 described later is rotated, the random number for selecting and determining one of the three reels 33 from which the big hit random number is acquired when the index passes the index sensor is acquired. To do.

In addition, a special winning opening 35 that is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape that is long to the left and right and that allows a plurality of game balls to enter simultaneously is also disposed above the liquid crystal display unit. In relation to the special prize opening 35, there is provided an opening / closing plate 36 that can be opened and closed in an open state for guiding the game ball to the special prize opening 35 and a closed state for preventing the game ball from entering the special prize opening (attacker) 35. It has been. In other words, the open / close plate 36 can block the special prize opening 35 in a state along the board surface of the game board 5 and prevent the game ball from entering the special prize opening 35. The special winning opening 35 is opened by falling on the front side around a pivot shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the winning opening 35 and falls onto the special winning opening 35. The game ball can be introduced into the special winning opening 35.

A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the ball receiver 6 shown in FIG. 1 as a prize ball by a prize ball payout device (not shown). When the big hit game corresponding to the second special symbol is entered, the open / close plate 36 is opened, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening 35, so that the player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

In addition, at the upper right part of the liquid crystal display unit 14, a gate passing game ball number storage display unit 32 that can store up to four times of passing memory every time the game ball passes through the second special symbol start temporary flag gate 31. Be placed. When the passing memory changes from 0 to 1, a temporary flag that is the first condition for the second special symbol variation is established. On the other hand, when the passing memory is completely exhausted and the passing memory returns to the state of 0 again, the temporary flag disappears. Here, basically, once the start condition of the second special symbol is established, the variation of the second special symbol is executed by the number of reserved balls that have been passed and stored at that time. However, if the jackpot is won before all the reserved ball numbers are consumed, the remaining stored ball number memory is reset.

When the temporary flag is established, and when the big hit lottery in the main control unit 110 is not won at the start of the first special symbol variation, a specific effect is given from the main control unit 110 to the sub-control unit 120. The reel 33 of the second special symbol starts to start on condition that a command to be executed by the liquid crystal display unit 14 is transmitted. The command for executing a specific effect from the main control unit 110 to the sub-control unit 120 may be a command for specifying an effect number stored in the sub-control unit 120 or simply transmitting a command for specifying the effect time. good. The sub-control unit 120 that has received the effect time from the main control unit 110 performs lottery selection from a plurality of effects corresponding to the specified effect time, and executes the specific effect on the liquid crystal display unit 14.

In addition to the two conditions for starting the start of the reel 33 of the second special symbol, it is further desirable that the first special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display of the symbol. The effect performed in synchronization with the change of the first special symbol on the liquid crystal display unit 14 is a so-called jackpot reliability effect, in other words, an effect that can be easily selected at the time of the jackpot, and as a result, it is lost. The player is greatly discouraged, but starting the reel 33, which is the second special symbol, is also an element of the relief means. That is, as will be described in detail later, since the lottery of the second special symbol has a large jackpot probability, the player who has been disappointed once by the lottery of the first special symbol and the discouraged player starts the jackpot by starting the second special symbol Has the effect of improving the degree of expectation to the maximum.

Next, the control of the reel 33 as the second special symbol will be described. When the start condition of the reel 33 as the second special symbol is satisfied, a big hit random number is acquired at the timing when the index of the reel selected in the lottery passes the reel index sensor. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view and a perspective view of one reel unit constituting a three-reel type symbol reel unit. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of brackets 40 are fixed to a frame (not shown). A stepping motor 41 is attached to the bracket 40. A reel 43 is attached to the rotating shaft 42 of the stepping motor 41. A reel band 44 is attached to the reel 43. The stepping motor 41 is provided with a shielding plate 45 that extends in the outer peripheral direction of the reel and has a tip bent perpendicularly to the inner direction of the reel 43. The shielding plate 45 is detected by a photo sensor 46 attached to the bracket 40. That is, when the reel 43 rotates with the rotation of the stepping motor 41, the shielding plate 45 shields light incident on the photo sensor 46 every time the reel 43 rotates once. The photo sensor 46 detects the timing when the light is blocked by the shielding plate 45, thereby detecting the rotational position of the reel 43. When the timing at which light is blocked by the shielding plate 45 is detected for the first time after the reel starts to rotate, a big hit random number of the reel which is the second special symbol is acquired.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the symbol sequence printed on the reel band. The design between numbers is a blank design. The symbols of the rotating reel can be visually recognized by three symbols through the reel viewing window 34 divided for each reel.

Unlike the normal random number update speed (for example, 250 updates per second), the jackpot random number on the reel 33 can be updated at a speed that can be recognized by humans (for example, updated once per second). desirable. When detecting the timing when the light is blocked by the shielding plate 45, which is an opportunity for acquiring random numbers, it is desirable that a specific symbol (for example, seven symbols) of each reel is located near the center line of the reel viewing window 34. (See FIG. 2).

While the reel 33, which is the second special figure, is rotating, it is desirable that the effect synchronized with the reel fluctuation is preferentially executed and displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. During this production, the reel jackpot random number generation means notifies the liquid crystal display that a jackpot random number is currently being generated at the timing when the jackpot random number is generated and held (see FIG. 5). Accordingly, if the shielding plate 45 passes the photo sensor 46 during the generation of the big hit random number, that is, if the seven symbols are located in the vicinity of the center line of the reel visual recognition window 34, the possibility of the big hit becomes extremely high. Therefore, the player expects that the big hit random number generation notification is executed when the 7 symbols are located near the center line of the reel viewing window 34 when the reel is started. No will improve even above. The notification may include a so-called “gasse notification” in which a jackpot random number is notified even if no jackpot random number is actually generated. It should be noted that here, the jackpot random number is randomly generated from 0 to 7, that is, the jackpot probability in one reel change is a high probability of 1/8.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to this embodiment of the present invention. 6, the control unit 100 includes I / O ports 101A and 101B, driver circuits 102, 103, and 104, a main control unit 110, sub-control units 120 and 130, and a relay board 140. The I / O port 101A corresponds to the left, middle, and right reels of the main control unit 110, the start port sensor 51 of the input unit 500, the prize winning port sensors 52 and 53, and the gate sensors 54 and 55, respectively. Reel index sensors 56, 57, and 58, a first special symbol reserved ball digestion mode changeover switch 59 that will be described in detail later, and normal winning hole sensors 61, 62, 63, provided in the plurality of normal winning holes 28, respectively. The driver circuits 102, 103, and 104 drive the output unit 600.

The main control unit 110 corresponds to game control means for controlling the basic operation of the game in the ball game machine 1, and the first special game transition lottery execution means related to the jackpot lottery which is the center of control. First and second random number acquisition means, first and second random value determination means, first display execution means, first and second symbol variation execution means, first and third special Game winning notification execution means, first, second and third special game transition means, first, second, third and fourth winning combination state change means, flag establishment means, and specific effect execution Starting with the instruction means, reel selection lottery means, reel lottery random number specific value notification execution means, non-specific forced judgment means, CPU 111 that operates as symbol variation delay means and symbol variation correspondence selection means, and reel control program 114 To control the game ROM 112 having various program software and various internal lottery random number generation programs including first and second random number generation means 113 for performing a big hit lottery, and a first random number storage means, which are necessary for control. It is composed of a microcomputer including a RAM 113 into which data is written. The RAM 113 includes a reel selection lottery random number temporary storage area 116, a reel start temporary flag temporary storage area 117, and a gate passing ball number temporary storage area 118 which is a passing storage means.

Based on the signal input from the input unit 500 via the I / O port 101A, the main control unit 110 sends a command or data corresponding to the lottery result to the sub control unit 120 via the relay board 140 in one direction. The first special symbol display unit 24, the second special symbol display unit 34, the normal symbol display unit 25, and the first symbol display unit included in the output unit 600 through the driver circuit 102, 1 special symbol hold display unit 26, gate 31 passing ball number storage display unit 32, normal symbol hold display unit 27, start winning hole accessory driving unit 190, winning prize port accessory driving unit 191, 192 Then, control signals are given to the left reel driving unit 193, the middle reel moving unit 194, and the right reel driving unit 195. The start winning award combination accessory driving unit 190 opens and closes the blades 201 and 202 of the electric tulip 20 shown in FIG. The special winning opening driving unit 191 opens and closes the opening / closing plate 23 of the special winning opening 22. The special winning opening driver 192 opens and closes the opening / closing plate 36 of the special winning opening 35. The lottery process performed based on the start winning is executed by the CPU 111.

The sub-control unit 120 controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 14 via the driver circuit 103, and operates as an effect executing means, a second special game winning notification executing means, and a symbol correspondence related effect switching means. The microcomputer includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 124. The ROM 122 includes various effect pattern data storage areas, and the RAM 124 temporarily stores data and the like necessary for displaying effect images on the liquid crystal display unit 14 serving as effect display means.

The sub-control unit 120 receives sensor signals from the left push button sensor 81, the middle push button sensor 82, and the right push button sensor 83 of the input unit 500 via the I / O port 101B. The sub-control unit 120 is connected to a sub-control unit 130 that transmits and receives data bidirectionally. The sub-control unit 130 controls the speakers 11 and 12 and the effect lamp L for producing a decoration effect via the driver circuit 104, and includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, and a RAM 133. The sub-control unit 120 and the sub-control unit 130 perform effects by liquid crystal images, sound, and light in synchronization with each other.

The input unit 500 includes a normal winning port sensor 61, 62, 63, 64 provided in each of the start winning port sensor 51, the large winning port sensors 52, 53, the gate sensors 54, 55, and the plurality of normal winning ports 28. And reel index sensors 56, 57, 58 for confirming the reference positions of the left, middle and right reels, a left push button sensor 81 provided in relation to the push button 8, and a middle push provided in relation to the push button 9. A button sensor 82 and a right push button sensor 83 provided in association with the push button 10 are included.

The start winning opening sensor 51 detects the entrance of a game ball into the starting winning opening 18, and the big winning opening sensors 52 and 53 detect the entering into the special winning openings 22 and 35, respectively. The gate sensor 54 detects that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 21. The gate sensor 55 detects that a game ball has passed through the game ball passage storage gate 31. The reel index sensors 56, 57, and 58 detect that each of the left, center, and right indexes (shielding plate 45) has passed through the index sensor (photo sensor 46). The normal winning opening sensors 61, 62, 63, 64 detect the entrance of game balls to the plurality of normal winning openings 28, respectively. The left push button sensor 81, the middle push button sensor 82, and the right push button sensor 83 detect that each of the push buttons 8, 9, and 10 is pushed.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the first special symbol related processing in the main control unit 110, the unprocessed jackpot lottery random number acquired at the time of starting winning by the special symbol variation start pre-processing is stored in the special symbol holding ball storage in the RAM 113. The shift processing is performed in the area K, and the count of the reserved ball number storage unit for storing the current number of unprocessed held balls is reduced by one (ST1).

FIG. 7 shows a control flow regarding the first special symbol variation start pre-processing of the main control unit 110. As shown in FIG. 7, in the special symbol variation start pre-processing called at step S1 in FIG. 8, the first special symbol is fluctuating (YES in ST0) or there is no unprocessed reserved ball at the current time, If the count is 0, the special symbol related processing is immediately finished (YES in ST1), but if the first special symbol is not changing (NO in ST0) and there is an unprocessed holding ball (NO in ST1), the special symbol is used. In the holding ball storage area K, the first winning ball storage lottery random number for the first holding ball storage unit is stored in the operation random number storage unit. If there is a third acquisition in the first holding ball storage unit, the random number for the big hit lottery in the third holding ball storage unit is stored in the second holding ball storage unit, and a big hit lottery in the fourth holding ball storage unit in the case of the fourth acquisition Random numbers in order to the third reserved ball storage unit While shifting process by one level (ST2), the count of pending counts storing unit was reduced by one (ST3), is subroutine return.

  The RAM 113 of the main control unit 110 is provided with a reserved ball number storage unit in addition to the special symbol reserved ball storage area K, and the reserved ball number storage unit is within a range not exceeding the upper limit of four reserved balls. Each time a starting prize is generated, a 1 is added. According to the subroutine processing of FIG. 7, the lottery random numbers for lottery acquired at the time of a new start winning are sequentially stored in the reserved ball storage unit in which a vacancy has occurred.

FIG. 8 shows a control flow related to the second special symbol related process of the main control unit 110. First, the first special symbol variation pre-process shown in FIG. 7 is executed (S1). As a result, it is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the first special symbol activation random number storage unit (S2). If the random number is not stored, the process returns to the first special symbol variation pre-processing (S1).

When the random number is stored, the first special symbol starts to change after the jackpot lottery is executed based on the random number value (S3). Next, based on whether it is a big hit or not, a variation pattern such as an effect executed by the sub-control unit 120 is transmitted (S4). It is determined whether or not the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot (S5). When the jackpot is won, after the production variation pattern selected in S4 is executed by the sub-control units 120 and 130, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol. Stop (S6). Thereafter, the jackpot game is executed (S7). During the big hit game, the first winning prize state changing means operates the opening / closing plate 36 in an opening / closing pattern that allows a large amount of gaming balls to easily enter the first big winning opening. After the jackpot game ends (S8), the process returns to the first special symbol variation pre-processing (S1).

When it is determined that the jackpot determination (S5) is out of place, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected in S4 is a specific effect, that is, a one-condition effect in which the second special symbol starts to change (S9). ). When it is not the specific effect, after the effect transmitted in S4 is executed by the sub-control units 120 and 130, the first special symbol is lost and stops at the symbol (S10). Thereafter, the process returns to the first special symbol variation pre-processing (S1).

If it is determined in S9 that the specific effect has been executed, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol start provisional flag is established (S11). When the temporary flag is not established, the second special symbol does not change, and after the specific effect is executed by the sub-control units 120 and 130, the first special symbol is stopped (S10).

If it is determined in S11 that the second special symbol start provisional flag is established, after waiting for the first special symbol to stop (S12), the second special symbol variation pre-processing (S13) in FIG. 9 is performed. The reel which is the second special symbol starts to rotate (S14). At this time, when the jackpot random number is generated by the reel jackpot random number generating means, the notification means controlled by the sub-control units 120 and 130, for example, the liquid crystal display section, indicates that the jackpot random number is currently generated. Inform. The update time of the random number is updated as quickly as possible for human confirmation (for example, 1 second). The random number generated by the reel random number generating means is, for example, 0 to 7, the jackpot random number is 7, and the jackpot probability is 1/8. An example of specifications such as jackpot probability of the ball game machine of the first embodiment is shown in FIG. Details will be described later.

The opportunity to acquire the jackpot random number is when the index (shielding plate 45) for confirming the reference position of a predetermined reel first passes through the index sensor (photo sensor 46) after the start of rotation. The predetermined reel for acquiring the random number is determined by random lottery at the start of reel rotation, for example (S15). When the index of the reel that acquires the jackpot random number passes through the index sensor (S16), the jackpot random number is acquired, and this random number is stored in the first temporary holding ball storage section of the second special symbol holding storage area J in the RAM 113. Store. And the 1st temporary reservation ball | bowl which acquired this said random number value is moved to the operation | movement random number memory | storage part, and the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol is started.

By the way, as described above, when the jackpot random number is generated by the reel jackpot random number generating means, the notifying means controlled by the sub-control units 120 and 130, for example, the liquid crystal display section, the current jackpot random number is generated. Informs that this has occurred. On the other hand, when the index passes through the index sensor, the symbols are arranged on the reel band so that the seven symbols come to substantially the center line of the reel viewing window 34. If it is informed that a jackpot random number has been generated as described above, if the seven symbols come near the center line of the reel viewing window 34, the possibility of jackpot increases. Therefore, the player expects to be notified of the occurrence of the jackpot random number when the 7 symbols come near the center line of the reel viewing window 34, so that the player's interest in the game is dramatically increased.

The reel starts rotating (S14), and after the index of the predetermined reel starts rotating the reel, the second special symbol, which is the second special symbol, is obtained at the first detection of passage through the index sensor (S16, 17), and then the second An effect variation pattern for special symbols is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120 (S18). At this time, if the first special symbol also fluctuates and the sub-control units 120 and 130 execute the first special symbol effect, the second special symbol effect is used for the first special symbol. It is desirable to execute it preferentially over the effect and display it on the liquid crystal display unit 14 or the like. When all the variations of the second special symbol are completed, the original first special symbol effect is executed. Of course, a liquid crystal display dedicated to the first special symbol and a liquid crystal display dedicated to the second special symbol may be provided.

In addition, when the second special symbol variation is determined to be a big hit as a result of the variation, control is performed so that all random numbers for the first special symbol are lost during the second special symbol variation. May be. For example, during the second special symbol change, whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol random number may be executed with a table having no big hit random value. In addition, when the second special symbol variation is determined to be a big hit as a result of the variation, control is performed to delay the digestion of the reserved memory of the first special symbol, that is, to temporarily stop. Also good. Furthermore, during the second special symbol fluctuation, control is performed so that all the random numbers for the first special symbol are lost, or control for delaying digestion of the reserved memory of the first special symbol, that is, temporary suspension is performed. Alternatively, the staff at the amusement shop may be able to switch with the switch 59 or the like. This switch is installed, for example, on the main control board placed on the back mechanism board.

After the reel as the second special symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, the reel stops rotating (S19). Before the stop, it is determined whether or not the jackpot lottery was a big hit (S20). If the jackpot is a big hit, the three special reels having the second special symbol are arranged in a big hit mode (for example, aligned with 777 flats). Stop. At that time, it shifts to jackpot game (S7). In this embodiment, the big hit game is performed by entering the game ball into the special winning opening 35 in which a plurality of game balls arranged above the reel unit 30 can enter simultaneously. After the jackpot game ends (S7), the process returns to the first special symbol variation pre-processing (S1). On the other hand, if it is lost, it is determined whether or not a temporary holding ball is stored in the second special symbol temporary holding ball storage unit (S21).

When the temporary holding ball is not stored, the second special symbol starting temporary flag is cleared (S22), and the process returns to the first special symbol variation pre-processing (S1). On the other hand, when the temporarily reserved ball is stored, the process proceeds to the second special symbol variation pre-process (S13), and the same process as the previous process is performed after S14.

FIG. 9 shows a control flow related to the second special symbol related process of the main control unit 110 related to the second special symbol fluctuation. This is basically the same as FIG. In FIG. 9, since it is not determined that the reserved ball is digested, it is referred to as a temporary reserved ball. At this time, the temporary holding ball does not store a random number for jackpot lottery. As described above, when the predetermined reel starts rotating, the random number is acquired when the index sensor first detects passage of the reel index.

FIG. 10 shows a flow from when the start temporary flag is established until it disappears, which is one of the second special symbol variation conditions. First, it starts from a state in which all the changes in the temporary holding ball of the second special symbol in the previous time are all lost or a big hit with the temporary holding ball and all the remaining temporary holding balls are extinguished. A determination is made as to whether or not passage of the game has been detected in the second special symbol start provisional flag establishment gate 31 (ST21). When it is determined that the game ball has been detected to pass, a temporary holding ball of the second special figure is acquired (ST22). The temporary holding ball only stores the number of times the passage is detected through the gate 31, and does not store other information such as random numbers. When passage through the gate 31 is detected, a second special symbol start temporary flag is established.

The temporary flag for starting the second special symbol is established when the first game ball detects passage through the gate 31. The flag is held when the passage of the gate 31 is detected after that. Next, it is determined whether or not the number of temporarily reserved balls of the second special symbol is the upper limit value (ST24). When the number of temporarily reserved balls is not the upper limit value, the temporarily reserved balls are stored in the second special symbol temporary reserved ball storage unit (ST25). Next, 1 is added to the number of stored balls in the second special symbol temporary reserved ball number storage unit (ST26). On the other hand, in the case of the temporary reserved ball upper limit value of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to ST27. Next, the second special symbol starting condition is satisfied, and all the temporarily reserved balls are digested or a big hit is made to determine whether or not the second special symbol starting temporary flag has disappeared (ST27). When the temporary flag disappears, the process returns to ST21. If it is determined in ST24 that the number of temporarily reserved balls of the second special symbol is the upper limit value, it is determined in ST27 whether or not the temporary flag has disappeared in the same manner as described above. The result of the determination is the same as described above. Note that even if a game ball passes through the gate 31 during the operation of the reel, which is the second special symbol, or during a big hit game, it becomes invalid and no passing memory is stored. Alternatively, when the ball passes through the gate 31 during the second special symbol variation, the second special symbol may be lost and the temporary flag may be extinguished.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, and 10 are the same as those in the first embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 5 shown in FIG. Since it is almost the same as FIG. 2 of the first embodiment, only different points are described. The difference is that inside the special winning openings 22, 35, there are provided V winning openings 301, 311 and general winning openings 302, 303 as specific areas that shift to a big hit game when a game ball passes there. . A game ball that has entered the special winning opening enters either the V winning opening or the general winning opening. FIG. 14 shows specifications such as the jackpot probability of the ball game machine of the second embodiment. Details will be described later.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ball game machine 1. Since this is also almost the same as FIG. 6, only the differences will be described. V winning port 301 sensor 91, V winning port 311 sensor 92, general winning port 302 sensor 93, general winning port 302 sensor 94, which are installed in the input unit 500 inside special winning ports (large winning ports) 22, 35, respectively. When a game ball passes through the general winning port 303 sensor 95 and the general winning port 303 sensor 96, a ball signal is transmitted to the main control unit via the I / O port.

FIG. 13 shows a control flow related to the second special symbol related process of the main control unit 110. Since this is also almost the same as FIG. 8, only different points will be described. In the second embodiment, a big hit random number is provided in addition to the big hit random number value and the lost random number value. As shown in FIG. 14, among the big hit determination random numbers 0 to 199, 150/200 random numbers are the small hit winning random numbers. In the second embodiment of the present invention, for example, when the second special symbol is won, the opening / closing plate 36 of the special winning opening 35 is opened for 0.9 seconds to open the special winning opening 35 and the interval (opening / closing plate 36) is set. Is closed again for 0.9 seconds, and the special prize opening 35 is opened. During this time, when a game ball is detected to pass through the V winning opening in the special winning opening 35, the game shifts to a jackpot game.

A different part from FIG. 8 is demonstrated in the flow of FIG. If it is determined in S5 that the first special symbol is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is a small hit (S801). When it is not a small hit, the same control processing as in FIG. At the time of a small hit, it is determined whether or not the game ball has detected passing through the V winning opening 301 in the special winning opening 22 (S802). When winning V, the game shifts to jackpot game (S7). Thereafter, the same control as in FIG. 8 is executed. If no V is won, the process returns to S1.

The points different from FIG. 8 will be described. After determining whether or not the second special symbol is a big hit in S20, in the case of a big win, the control processing similar to FIG. If it is not a big hit in S20, it is determined whether or not a small hit (S803). When it is determined that the game is a small hit, it is determined whether or not the game ball has detected passing through the V winning opening 311 in the special winning opening 35 (S802). If it is determined that V has been won, the game shifts to jackpot game (S7), and the same control process as in FIG. If it is determined that V has not been won, the process returns to S1. If it is determined in S803 that there is no small hit, control processing similar to that in FIG.

FIG. 14 shows the specifications of the ball game machine of the first embodiment and the second embodiment.
First, the normal jackpot probability of the first special symbol of the ball game machine of the first embodiment is 1/300, and the probability of change is 1/30. Small hits are not installed. The jackpot probability of the second special symbol is as high as 1/8. When the start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, since most cases are the case of four holding balls, the probability of a big hit at the time of the second special symbol start becomes a so-called intense hot state exceeding 40%. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot probability of the second special symbol is the same even when the probability changes. When the probability change (here, the jackpot probability is 1/30), it becomes a so-called short-time state, and it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 18, so the first special symbol is immediately hit, so the first special symbol is lost. The start of the second special symbol, which is a relief measure at the time, is not particularly necessary. Therefore, during the probability change, the second special symbol may be controlled so as not to fluctuate even if the above starting condition is satisfied. Further, when a big hit is made with the second special symbol, the first special symbol may be shifted to a 100% probability change short game after the big hit game ends.

Next, the specifications of the ball game machine of the second embodiment will be described. The jackpot probability of the first special symbol is 1/200, which is higher than that of the first embodiment. However, the probability variation function is not installed, and instead, the winning ratio is 150/200 with a high probability. However, even if the small bonus is won with the first special symbol, the open / close plate 23 of the special prize opening 22 is opened only once every 0.2 seconds. The first special symbol is a game that aims to win a big hit by lottery. On the other hand, the second special symbol has a jackpot probability of 1/200 and a small hit probability of 150/200, which is the same as the first special symbol, but the opening pattern of the open / close plate 36 of the special winning opening 35 at the time of the small bonus is 0. After opening for 9 seconds, open again for 0.9 seconds with an interval (close the opening and closing plate for 1 second). Therefore, if a game ball is fired in accordance with the timing at which the special prize opening is released, a considerable number of game balls enter the special prize opening 35, so that the expectation for V winning is high. It can be said that the second special symbol is a game that aims at a big hit by the V prize. Therefore, when the start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, the V winning jackpot can be greatly expected, and the player can also win the V winning according to the skill of the player, so the player's interest is greatly improved.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The control of the game is almost the same as in the first and second embodiments, but the structure of the liquid crystal display device having the liquid crystal display section as the effect display means and the reel unit as the second special symbol are different. When viewed from the player side, the reel is arranged behind a liquid crystal display device having the liquid crystal display unit, and the liquid crystal display device is equipped with a liquid crystal shutter so that the rear reel unit can be switched between visible and impossible. To do. The configuration of the game board 5 is the same as that shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 11 except for the liquid crystal display device and the reel unit.

FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show the mechanism and electric control block diagram of the liquid crystal display device and reel unit of the third embodiment of the present invention. The device 70 in which the effect display means and the second special symbol are substantially integrated is composed of a front effect element A including a transmissive liquid crystal display device and a rear effect element B including a second special symbol (reel). The front effect element A is supported via a liquid crystal unit case 73 on a box-shaped housing 72 disposed in the back of the decorative frame 71. The rotary reels BL, BC, BR of the rear effect element B are directly connected to the stepping motors 76 mounted on the component board 75 in the reel housing 74 attached behind the box-shaped housing 72. The component board 75 has sensors 56, 57, 58 for detecting the reel index 45, and six reel backlights b1 in total, two in each of the upper, middle, and lower stages for illuminating the front display symbols for the upper, middle, and lower three symbols. A printed circuit board 78 and a backlight reflector 79 are also mounted.

  Reference numeral 700 denotes an illumination reflector case having an opening corresponding to a wide rectangular display portion W in which nine front display symbols in the rear effect element B are expected. Further, the auxiliary lights L1 and L2 in which the cold cathode fluorescent lamp i is covered with the transparent protective tube j are faced to the lower reflector walls 701 and 702 that are widened inside. As illustrated, the auxiliary lights L1 and L2 illuminate the front display symbol from above and below. The upper and lower reflector walls 701 and 702 and the left and right reflector walls 703 and 704 form a light duct. As illustrated, the light duct surrounded by the reflector walls 701 to 704 is positioned in front of the reel backlights b1 to b6 and outside the auxiliary lights L1 and L2. The auxiliary lights L1 and L2 are held by holders 721 and 722 integrated with the box-shaped housing 72.

Reference numeral 720 denotes an opening on the side of the box-shaped housing 72 that is continuous with the illumination reflector case 700, and 730 is a transparent protective film that is attached to the back surface of the liquid crystal unit case 73. Reference numerals 731 and 732 denote upper and lower reflector walls on the liquid crystal unit case 73 side, and form a light duct together with the left and right reflector walls 733 and 734. The light duct surrounded by the reflector walls 731 to 734 is located in front of the reel backlights b1 to b6 and the auxiliary lights L1 and L2, as shown in the figure.

  The front effect element A is a rectangular donut-shaped transparent light guide plate V having a rectangular opening formed by viewing a portion facing the display portion W of the rear effect element B from the front, and an upper side of the light guide plate V. And a rectangular shutter plate S made of polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) covering the front of the upper and lower edge lights E1 and E2 made of cold cathode tubes arranged on the lower side, the light guide plate V and the space O, and the like. A transmissive liquid crystal display panel D having a size and displaying an image using a transparent conductive film such as ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) is provided. The space O is provided so that when the shutter plate S is transmitted and the actual operation rotation by the rear effect element B is shown, the display portion W can be clearly seen. As shown in the drawing, reel backlights b1 to b6 and auxiliary lights L1 and L2 are positioned behind the void O.

  At the upper and lower interfaces in the thickness direction of the light guide plate V facing the void O, an inclined portion a having a predetermined inclination angle of about 30 to 45 degrees for reflecting incident light from the edge lights E1 and E2 backward is provided. . For this reason, the area of the rear surface of the light guide plate V is larger than that of the front surface side due to the small area of the void O seen inward.

  On the rear surface of the rectangular donut-shaped light guide plate V, irregular reflection portions d composed of minute dots or grooves for irregularly reflecting the incident light of the edge lights E1 and E2 within a thickness are integrally formed at a high density. Further, on the rear surface of the light guide plate V, a reflector R made of a white foamed pet sheet or the like having the same planar shape as the rectangular donut on the small area side of the front is laminated, and the light guide plate which is a portion where the reflector R is not laminated. A reflection suppressing portion b having a reflectance lower than that of the other rear surface portions is formed in the projected portion of the inclined portion a on the rear surface of V. Accordingly, when the light reflected backward by the inclined portion a is attenuated and the shutter plate S is used in a non-transmissive manner and an image such as a moving image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal display plate D, the display portion W in the rear effect element B is displayed. This reduces the appearance of the rectangular outline in the background.

  On the front surface of the rectangular donut-shaped light guide plate V, a diffusion plate U having the same planar shape as the rectangular donut on the large area side on the rear surface is laminated. The diffusion plate U has a three-layer structure in which a prism sheet P is sandwiched between two milky white diffusion sheets U1 and U2. Thus, by stacking the diffusion plate U including the front of the reflection suppressing portion b, when the shutter plate S is used in a non-transmissive manner and an image such as a moving image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal display plate D, in the rear effect element B The rectangular outline of the display portion W is blurred, and the outline is more effectively reduced in the background.

  e is a lamp reflector of the edge lights E1 and E2, f is a metal frame facing the rear and side surfaces of the light guide plate V, g is a rectangular frame-shaped inner frame, and h is an outer frame fitted to the inner frame g. SP is a spacer having a cushioning property that is attached to the back surface of the metal frame f and reduces leakage of light between the liquid crystal unit case 73. Reference numeral 710 denotes a rectangular transparent outer plate.

  On the rear surface of the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D, among the polarization components orthogonal to the light incident on the polarizing plate of the display panel D, a polarizing component that can be absorbed by the polarizing plate (in the same direction as the dichroic material of the polarizing plate) A brightness enhancement film that reflects and reproduces the (polarized light component) to the light guide plate V side is integrated. For this brightness enhancement film, for example, A-PCF manufactured by Nitto Denko Corporation is suitable. As a result, the polarization component that can be absorbed by the polarizing plate out of the orthogonal polarization components of the light incident on the polarizing plate of the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D is reflected to the light guide plate V side and diffusely reflected within the thickness of the light guide plate V. The light is incident again on the polarizing plate of the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D, and part of the light passes through the polarizing plate as a polarization component that is not absorbed by the polarizing plate. Can be improved to a brightness comparable to that of the space O illuminated by the rear reel backlights b1 to b6 and the auxiliary lights L1 and L2.

  Note that the prism sheet P of the diffusion plate U also contributes to improving the luminance of the portion of the light guide plate V without the void O. In order to effectively display the effect of the brightness enhancement film, it is necessary to align the polarization axes of the brightness enhancement film and the polarizing plate of the transmissive liquid crystal display plate D. In this case, the transmission liquid crystal display plate D (polarizing plate) / Since the brightness enhancement film / the shutter plate S are arranged in this order, the polarization axis is not disturbed by the polymer of the shutter plate S. Therefore, there are no unsightly interference papers.

As shown in FIG. 17, on the side surface of the non-edge light portion of the light guide plate V, an edge tape ET with the attachment surface side white including the portion of the support piece Vg to the inner frame g is attached. Light leakage from the side of the light plate V is reduced.

  The shutter plate S has a structure in which a polymer layer containing liquid crystal molecules is sandwiched between a pair of glass substrates on which a number of transparent electrodes corresponding to each pixel of the transmissive liquid crystal display plate D is formed. When a sufficient voltage is applied to the electrodes of the pair of glass substrates, the liquid crystal molecules are aligned along the thickness direction of the polymer, and light incident from the reel backlights b1 to b6 and the auxiliary lights L1 and L2 passes through the shutter plate S. pass. The player can visually recognize the real rotating reels BL, BC, BR behind the transparent liquid crystal display panel D and the transparent outer panel 710 through the transparent liquid crystal display panel D and the transparent outer panel 710.

  On the other hand, when no voltage is applied to the electrodes of the pair of glass substrates, the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules in the polymer layer is random, and light incident from the reel backlights b1 to b6 and the auxiliary lights L1 and L2 is shuttered. It diffuses in the plate S. The diffused light serves as a backlight for the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D, and the image on the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D can be clearly seen, but the actual rotating reels BL, BC, BR are not visible.

  Further, when a voltage is applied to the electrodes of the pair of glass substrates, but a voltage with a power sufficient to completely align the liquid crystal molecules is not applied, the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D and the transparent outer panel 710 are provided. Through this, it is impossible to clearly see the actual rotating reels BL, BC, BR. However, by applying a voltage of a certain level or more, it is possible to display the symbols of the rotating reels BL, BC, BR and the like through the image of the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D.

  By the way, it is desirable that the viewing angle of the shutter plate S when the voltage is applied (transmission state) is smaller than the viewing angle of the transmissive liquid crystal display panel D disposed in front of the shutter plate S. Thus, the player is not able to see the rotating reels BL, BC, BR from the player who is playing on the adjacent gaming machine when performing with the actual rotating reels BL, BC, BR. Thus, it is possible to concentrate on fluctuations of the rotating reels BL, BC, BR.

The control flow of the game is the same as in FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 13, and the above starting conditions for the reels BL, BC, BR (YES in S9 and S11 of FIG. 8 or FIG. 13) When the condition is satisfied, the shutter plate S transmits light, and the player can visually recognize the real rotating reels BL, BC, BR behind the transparent liquid crystal display plate D and the transparent outer plate 710.

FIG. 18 is a hardware block diagram of the electric control unit in the third embodiment of the present invention. Except for the front effect element A and the rear effect element B, it is the same as FIG. Of course, the front effect element A and the rear effect element B may be substituted for the liquid crystal display unit of the game board specification and the reel which is the second special symbol in FIG.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to the thing of embodiment shown in figure. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiment within the same range or equivalent range as the present invention. For example, the second special symbol, like the first special symbol, has a 7-segment display, has a start winning opening corresponding to the first and second special symbols, and at least one or more effects corresponding to both special symbols. You may have a display. Further, when the second special symbol enters the corresponding start winning opening, a big hit random number or the like is acquired, and a temporary flag which is a first condition for the symbol start is established. When the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the second special symbol is that the first special symbol outputs a command for executing a specific effect, and the second special symbol starts to change. good.

1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a ball game machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing and the perspective view of the reel in 1st, 2nd, 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is drawing of the reel belt | band | zone in 1st, 2nd, 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is drawing of the jackpot random number alerting | reporting using two indicators in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an electric control hardware block diagram in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a control diagram regarding the number of reserves of the 1st special symbol in a 1st embodiment of this invention. It is drawing regarding the control process of the 2nd special symbol in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a control figure regarding the number of reservations of the 2nd special symbol in a 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a control diagram regarding starting and termination of the second special symbol in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an electric control hardware block diagram in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is drawing regarding the control processing of the 2nd special symbol in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the specification of the gaming machine in the first and second embodiments of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the transmissive liquid crystal display device and reel in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a principal part top view of the display apparatus for game machines in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an electric control hardware block diagram in 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine, 5 Game board surface, 14 Liquid crystal display part, 18 Start winning opening, 21 Normal symbol starting gate, 22 Special winning opening, 24 1st special symbol display part, 25 Normal symbol display part, 32 Gate passing game ball Number memory display section, 33 2nd special symbol display section, 34 reel viewing window, 35 special winning opening, 45 shielding plate, 46 photo sensor, 301 V winning opening, 311 V winning opening, A front effect element, B rear effect element

Claims (14)

As a result of a lottery, etc. being executed in connection with the passing of a game ball through a specific area of the game area, it is advantageous for a player who wins a specific winning combination when winning the lottery, etc. A ball game machine having a game control means for giving a special game,
A plurality of the specific areas;
First special game transition lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the first special game in association with the passing of the game ball through one specific area;
First display execution means for displaying the result of the lottery on the first display means;
As a result of winning the lottery, first special game transition means for transitioning to the first special game;
After the lottery, at least before the result display of the lottery is displayed, there is an effect display executing means for executing display on the effect display means.
The effect display which is a necessary condition for the lottery start opportunity of the second special game transition lottery means for executing the lottery of whether or not to shift to the second special game in relation to the passing of the game ball to another area A bullet ball game machine comprising: a specific effect execution instructing unit that instructs the execution unit to execute a specific effect. The ball game machine is the first special game transition lottery execution means,
First random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number as to whether or not to shift to the special game when a game ball passes through one specific area;
First random number generating means for generating the random number;
First random value storage means for storing and storing the acquired random number up to a predetermined number;
Comprising a first random value determination means for determining whether or not the acquired random number value is a specific value;
As the first display execution means,
A first symbol change execution means for changing a symbol when the game ball passes through the specific area;
A first special game winning notification executing means for displaying a specific symbol form on the first symbol display means when it is determined as a specific value as a result of the determination by the first random value determination means; ,
Further, the effect display execution means executes and displays the effect on the effect display means in synchronization with the symbol variation,
As a result of the determination by the first random number determination means, when it is determined that it is a specific value, a second special game winning notification executing means for displaying a specific symbol form also on the effect display means,
Following the special game winning notification, the first special game transition means for transitioning to a special game;
A first prize-winning item state changing means for changing the first special prize-winning item into a game ball easy-to-enter state in accordance with the transition to the first special game;
A flag establishment means for establishing a flag which is a first condition for starting the symbol in the second symbol display means, when the game ball passes through another specific area;
Each time a game ball passes through another specific area, passing storage means for storing and storing the passing memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
A specific effect in which the generation of a command command for executing and displaying a specific effect on the effect display means is set as a second condition for starting the symbol in the second symbol display means in synchronization with the symbol fluctuation in the first symbol display means. Execution instruction means,
2. A second symbol variation execution means for controlling the second symbol display means to vary on condition that the first execution condition and the second execution condition for the symbol start are satisfied. 1. A ball game machine according to 1.   Fluctuation control is performed on the second symbol display means on condition that the first execution condition and the second execution condition of the symbol start are satisfied and the determination result of the first random number determination means is not the specific value. The ball game machine according to claim 2, further comprising second symbol variation executing means.   In addition to the fact that the first execution condition and the second execution condition of the symbol start are satisfied and the determination result of the first random value determination means is not the specific value as the variation start condition of the second symbol variation 4. The ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the second symbol variation executing means is operated on condition that the symbol display of the first symbol display means accompanied by the specific effect is further stopped. The second symbol display means for displaying the second symbol variation is constituted by a multi-row reel type symbol unit, and after the second symbol variation executing means is actuated, an index for confirming the reference position of the symbol on the predetermined reel. Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number as to whether or not to shift to the second special game when the index sensor is first detected by the index sensor;
Second random number generating means for generating the second random number;
Second random value determination means for determining whether or not the acquired random value is a specific value;
A third special game winning notification executing means for displaying a first specific mode on the second symbol display means when the random value determination means determines that the value is a specific value as a result of the determination;
Following the special game winning notification, a second special game transition means for transitioning to a special game;
4. A second prize-winning item state changing means for changing the second special prize-winning item into a game ball entering-easy state in accordance with the transition to the second special game. Or the bullet ball game machine of 4. When it is determined by the first random value determination means that the random value is a quasi-specific value, the second special winning combination is placed in the game ball entering small easy state as compared with the second special game. A third prize-winning article state changing means for changing to
When the second special winning combination is in a game ball entering small easy state, the game proceeds to the third special game on condition that the gaming ball has passed a specific area in the second special winning combination. A third special game transition means;
6. The fourth prize-winning item state changing means for changing the second special prize-winning item into a game ball entering easy state in accordance with the transition to the third special game. The ball game machine described in 1.   The ball game machine according to claim 5, further comprising reel selection lottery means for selecting the predetermined reel by lottery. Random number specific value notifying means for notifying that the specific value is generated in the effect display means or the like according to a random value generated by the random number generating means for generating the second random number is provided. A gaming machine according to claim 5 or 7.   9. The reels according to claim 5, 7 or 8, wherein when the index passes through an index sensor, a specific symbol on the surface of the reel has a positional relationship in which the reel is positioned substantially at the center line of the symbol visual recognition window. The bullet ball game machine described.   When only the symbol of the first symbol display means is fluctuating, the ball game machine executes a related effect on the effect display means in synchronization with the fluctuating symbol of the first symbol display means. Thus, at the time of starting the variation of the symbol of the second symbol display means, the related display is given priority to the effect display means in synchronization with the variation of the symbol of the second symbol display means, and the second variation is The ball game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 9, further comprising symbol-related related effect switching means for executing a symbol related effect of the first symbol display means again when finished.   When the second random number determination unit determines that the second random number value is a specific value after the second symbol display unit starts the symbol variation, the first symbol display unit displays the variation. The random number value stored in the first random value storage means is forcibly determined not to be the specific value when the first symbol variation corresponding to the random value is executed or before execution. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5, further comprising non-specific value forced determination means.   When the second random number determination unit determines that the second random number value is a specific value after the second symbol display unit starts the symbol variation, the first symbol display unit displays the variation. It comprises symbol variation delay means for delaying execution of the first symbol variation corresponding to the random number value stored in the first random value storage means until the second special game is completed. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5.   When the second random number determination unit determines that the second random number value is a specific value after the second symbol display unit starts the symbol variation, the first symbol display unit displays the variation. The random number value stored in the first random value storage means is changed to either the non-specific value forcing determination means or the symbol fluctuation delay means for the first symbol fluctuation corresponding to the random value. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5, further comprising a selection means for selecting a symbol variation corresponding to the selection.   A rear effect element including the second symbol display means at the rear, a light guide plate disposed in front of the symbol display means and having a portion facing the symbol display means as a space, and lateral to the light guide plate An edge light to be arranged, a shutter plate that covers the front of the light guide plate and the space and can be switched between transmission and non-transmission of the back, and an image that is arranged in front of the shutter plate and is the effect display means The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a front effect element including a transmissive liquid crystal display panel for displaying