JP2000325556A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, which is novel and rich in ideas without being limited by the conventional machine type classification, for easily diverting a pachinko machine condition familiar in a pachinko shop or the like to any other purpose such as for amusement. SOLUTION: A game machine 1 is provided with a pachinko part as a first game part 201 and a second game part 202 is provided while being integrated through a casing 200 to this first game part. When the second game part 202 is constituted with ideas suitable for the place of installation, the pachinko machine condition can be easily suited to the installation place excepting the pachinko shop. Besides, the second game part 202 is not simply combined with the first game part 201 of the pachinko part but only when a specified play state is established in the first game part 201, the second game part 202 is turned into playable state. Since play is performed while being mutually related in one stream at both the game parts 201 and 202 on the assumption of specified play state establishment at the first game part 201, compound playability, which can not be tasted with any one game part, can be enjoyed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a game machine, a so-called ball game machine is well known. This is to provide the player with a certain number of prize balls as compensation by utilizing the contingency of the behavior of the game balls repelled toward the predetermined area and causing them to win the winning section. is there. Such a ball game machine is installed in a so-called pachinko parlor, and is used by customers who have visited the pachinko parlor. By the way, in the ball-and-ball game machines installed in pachinko parlors, standards are set according to the rules related to the so-called “Customs Business Suitability Law”, and how high taste is realized without deviating from these standards Is one of the major issues in technology development.

[0003] On the other hand, there are other types of ball-and-ball game machines that are installed in game centers (or game corners) (so-called amusement). However, if the location of the game center is different from that of a pachinko parlor, there is a need for a completely different taste. Therefore, the ball game machine for pachinko parlors and the ball game machine for amusement are generally different in the internal structure, the game method, etc., even if, for example, the appearance is similar. It is.

[0004]

By the way, in developing game machines for different uses as described above, in order to reduce the development cost as much as possible, a game machine for one use is replaced with a game machine for another use. It is desirable that it can be diverted as it is. However, as described above, since the desired taste and the like are different depending on the use, if one gaming machine is used as it is for the other use, the desired taste for both uses is not sufficiently satisfied. There is a problem that is difficult to meet. On the other hand, it is also important for gaming machines to attract the interest of players, and for that reason new and high tastes are always required, but in order to produce novel tastes simply by diversion. There is a limit, and as a result, there is a problem that the player gets bored immediately. In fact, even today, pachinko machines for children may be placed in game corners of local tourist hotels and inns, but this pachinko machine can not at all taste the game atmosphere of a pachinko parlor. In other words, it lacks the amusement appeal of other gaming machines located in the game corner, and is often left unattended without being played by customers.

[0005] Further, even if the diversion is not particularly considered, for example, a game machine for a pachinko parlor is likely to become uniform or into a mannerism, and a cycle in which a new model appears and disappears is frequently repeated. In spite of that, it has been difficult for epoch-making models that have dominated the popularity for a long time to appear. This is because the form of the gaming machine is tied to the model classification such as various pachinko gaming machines, rotary gaming machines (so-called slot machines), arranged ball gaming machines, and rock ball gaming machines based on, for example, social demands. Yes,
One of the causes is considered to be that it is difficult to cultivate a background for displaying a gaming machine mode that breaks the existing concept.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to easily convert a ball-and-ball game machine mode used in pachinko parlors to other uses, for example, amusement uses.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel and interesting gaming machine which is not tied to the existing closed model classification.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a first gaming section configured as a ball-and-ball gaming machine, and a housing for the first gaming machine. A second gaming unit integrated with the unit, and a second gaming unit game permitting unit that sets the second gaming unit to a playable state when a predetermined gaming state is established in the first gaming unit. It is characterized by the following.

[0008] This gaming machine includes a ball game unit, which is popular in pachinko parlors, as a first game unit, and a second game unit provided integrally with the unit via a housing. The feature is that it is. If the second gaming section is configured to have a taste or the like suitable for the installation location, it is possible to easily adapt the ball game machine mode to the installation location other than the pachinko parlor. For example, by configuring the second gaming section in a gaming machine mode suitable for amusement, even when the second gaming section is placed in a game center, a game corner, or the like, it is possible to easily produce a taste suitable for this. On the other hand, even if we consider only the use for pachinko parlors without considering such diversion, the first game unit which is a ball and ball game unit is combined with the second game unit which is another game unit. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve a novel taste that is impossible to realize with a conventional ball game machine that is limited to a closed model classification.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention does not simply combine the second gaming unit with the first gaming unit, which is a ball game unit, but only when a specific gaming state is established in the first gaming unit. The second game section is set to be in a playable state. According to this, instead of appropriately selecting one of the two game units and playing a game as desired, a game in both game units is performed on the assumption that a specific game state is established in the first game unit. It is performed in association with each other in one flow. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a multiplayer fun that cannot be enjoyed by either one of the gaming sections alone. For example, even if a configuration relatively close to the existing ball-and-ball game is used as the first game, the second game can be combined to achieve a novel taste and fall into a mannerism. Can be avoided effectively.

In the present invention, the type of the second game section is not particularly limited. For example, the display of the variable display section is changed randomly at the start of the game, and the display state of the variable display section is fixed after a predetermined time has elapsed. , A slot machine type game unit that provides a player with a prize price corresponding to the display state. On the other hand, the second gaming section may be constituted by a ball game machine (for example, a different type of ball game machine from the first game section). For example, as the ball game unit constituting the second game unit, a plurality of winning ports and a collective display device in which a plurality of display units corresponding to the winning ports are provided on a game board, and the winning port is provided at the winning port. When a game ball wins, the corresponding display unit of the collective display device is set to a win display state indicating a win, and the display unit in the win display state forms a predetermined arrangement in the collective display device. In addition, a type in which a score is given to a player (a so-called arrangement ball) can be exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the first gaming section may be provided with score adding means for adding a predetermined score each time a winning ball is generated in a winning section provided in the gaming section. By using the scoring system instead of paying out prize balls for the prize money of the first game department, which is a ball game machine, the trouble of refilling the game machine or collecting balls is unnecessary. The handling becomes easy. In addition, even if it is installed in a game center or the like where it is not easy to pay out a large number of prize balls, there is little uncomfortable feeling and it is convenient. In this case, the second game section game permitting means may permit the start of the game in the second game section when the added score reaches a predetermined reference score. In this way, only the player who has scored a certain score or more in the first gaming section is allowed to play in the second gaming section, and thus earns a high score and proceeds to a game round in the second gaming section, for example. The player who has been able to enjoy the two types of games at one time can enjoy the feeling of gaining.

More specifically, the second game section game permitting means compares the score read by the score adding means with the predetermined number of reference scores. Determining means for determining whether or not the added score has reached the reference score, and outputting the determination result; and, when a determination result indicating that the reference score has been reached is output, the game of the second game unit. The control unit may include a control command unit that outputs a permission command signal for instructing the control unit to start the game.

[0013] Further, the gaming machine may be provided with a first game limiting means for limiting a game time and / or the number of gaming balls in the first gaming section to a predetermined value. By limiting the game time in the first gaming machine or limiting the number of game balls (the number of shot balls), it becomes moderately difficult to reach the score for obtaining the game qualification in the second game section, The ratio of the influence of the above techniques and luck will also increase. As a result, the joy when advancing to the game round in the second game section is increased, and it is also possible to contribute to improving the profitability of the shop where the gaming machine is installed.

Next, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the value of a real or virtual game medium for determining the game price in the second gaming section is determined by using the score obtained in the first gaming section as a scale. I can put it. For example, if the game medium is a medal, the second gaming section is made to be able to play the game in exchange for at least one medal, and the score added by the first gaming section is one medal every several points. In addition, a conversion rate between medals (game media) and points is determined. This makes it clear at a glance how much the score obtained in the first gaming section has in the second gaming section.

[0015] In this case, the second game section game permission enabling means:
Conversion score setting means for determining a conversion score corresponding to one game medium as a reference score, and converting and converting the added score into the number of game media based on the determined conversion score. It can be configured to include score-medium number conversion means and game permission means for giving a game permission corresponding to a value corresponding to the converted number of game media to the game control unit of the second game unit. In this way, a player who has earned many points in the first game section can play in the second game section under more advantageous conditions (for example, the number of games increases, and / or Increases the number of bets to enjoy greater gambling, etc.), and the degree of the advantage can be grasped as a real feeling by the number of media, thereby doubling the pleasure of the game.

In the above configuration, if the prize money at the time of winning in the second game section is given in the form of paying out actual game media and / or adding the number of virtual game media, for example, The game media acquired in one game section may be dramatically increased or decreased depending on the winning result in the second game section, and a thrilling game becomes possible. In this case, if the converted score corresponding to one game medium is set to two or more, the medium 1 that moves with the game in the second game unit
Since the value per unit is increased, the degree of gambling felt by the player is also increased. In addition, players who have difficulty in acquiring media with the first gaming machine can increase the number of acquired media at once by winning in the second gaming section,
Conversely, if no prize is won, the hardship may be instantaneously attributed to water bubbles, and you can enjoy the fun of being a microcosm of the world full of turbulence.

In this case, according to the added number of virtual game media cumulatively acquired by the first game unit and the second game unit, a game medium payout means for paying out the corresponding number of real game media is provided. It can be provided. This achieves, for example, the following effects. The media acquired by a series of games in the two game departments,
The player is paid out as a real thing rather than a virtual one in number, so that the player who gets this can feel the joy of "gambling" more strongly. For example, if the start of the game in the first gaming section is permitted by inserting the medium into the gaming machine, the player who has obtained a large number of media can repeatedly enjoy the game from the first gaming section. it can. Further, if this medium can be used in other gaming machines of different types, the player can play with various types of gaming machines based on the acquired medium.

Next, the second gaming section game permitting means may set the second gaming section to a playable state when a predetermined number of non-winning balls are generated in the first gaming section. For example, if the difficulty level of winning in the first gaming section is set to a considerably high level, most or all of the game balls will be non-winning, making it rarely possible to proceed to the game in the second gaming section. In this case, the player may be exhausted. Therefore, as described above, if a configuration is made such that the game can be played in the second gaming section even when a predetermined number of non-winning balls are generated, a kind of rescue effect for a player having many non-winning balls can be achieved. Is exhibited.

Specifically, the following configuration can be exemplified. That is, in order to determine the value of the game in the second gaming section, the value of the real or virtual gaming medium, the number of non-winning balls generated in the first gaming section is defined as a scale,
The second game part game permitting means is provided with a converted non-winning ball number setting means for determining the number of non-winning balls corresponding to one game medium, and a predetermined conversion based on the determined converted non-winning ball number. Based on the number of non-winning balls, the score-medium number converting means for converting and converting the generated number of non-winning balls into the number of game media, and a second game permission corresponding to a value corresponding to the converted number of game media. A game permission unit provided to a game control unit of the game unit is provided. For example, if the added number of game media is incremented each time a fixed number (for example, a plurality) of non-winning balls is generated, a player with many non-winning balls has a small number of media obtained by winning, Since the number of media acquired based on the non-winning balls increases, it is possible to reduce the difference in the number of acquired media between players having many winning balls. In this case, it is necessary to set the number of converted non-winning balls appropriately large so that a player with a large number of non-winning balls does not have the unreasonable effect of acquiring more media than a player having a small number of non-winning balls. There is.

On the other hand, when the second game section is constituted by a ball game machine, the following structure is also possible as a completely different idea. That is, the second game part game permission means is mainly constituted by a non-winning ball guiding means for guiding at least a part of the non-winning ball generated in the first game part to the second game part, and the second game part is The guided non-winning ball is used as a game ball. The non-winning balls generated in the first gaming section are used in the second gaming section to recover the losers, so that one gaming ball has a double chance of winning, so to speak.
The amusement of the gaming machine can be improved. in this case,
All non-winning balls generated in the first gaming section may be guided to the second gaming section, or only a part thereof may be guided. Further, the non-winning balls may be successively and unconditionally guided to the second game unit every time they occur, or a predetermined number of non-winning balls may be stored, and when a certain condition is satisfied, all of the non-winning balls may be stored. Alternatively, a part of the game may be led to the second game section all at once or sequentially.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to some embodiments shown in the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. The gaming machine 1 has a box-shaped housing 2
00 has a structure in which the first game unit 201 and the second game unit 202 are integrated. The first game unit is configured as a ball game unit, and the game display surface 205 is incorporated into the housing 200 in a substantially upright state, while the second game unit 2 is mounted.
02 is configured as a slot machine type game unit, and is incorporated in the housing 200 such that the game display surface 212 projects forward and forward from below the game display surface of the first game unit 200. Since the spatial orientation of the two gaming display surfaces 205, 212 is completely different, with one standing upright and the other projecting forward,
It is difficult for the two game units 201 and 202 to misunderstand or mix up, and by fixing the direction of the line of sight, it becomes easier for the player to concentrate on the game situation on the side of interest. Further, the player facing the front of the gaming machine 1 can easily grasp the game situation because the game display surface 205 of the first game unit 201 is located almost at the position of the line of sight, and the game display surface 212 of the second game unit 202 can be easily grasped. It is very easy to check the situation because it is only necessary to slightly lower the surface line. In addition,
In this embodiment, in order to make the game display surface 212 of the second game unit 202 easier to see, the game display surface 212 is slightly inclined so as to be raised toward the front.

The first game section 201 is a first-type pachinko machine (ball game machine) of a type called a fever machine.
And is arranged so as to be fitted into the upper front part of the housing 200. The game board surface forming the game display surface 205 is a front frame 2 on which the glass plate 203 is fitted.
04. On the other hand, the second game section 212
It has the same structure as a slot machine type gaming machine that is generally called a throttle and is popular in pachinko parlors, etc.
Transparent plate 2 fitted in display window 154a of 02a
The game display surface 212 is formed by making it possible to visually recognize the design of the variable display unit 207 via the display 06. In addition, the second game section 2 continues in front of the frame 202a.
Twelve operation panel sections 202b are formed, and a start switch 209 (for example, a lever-shaped one) of the variable display section 207 is also arranged here.

On the other hand, below the operation panel section 202b,
A front panel portion 1a that forms a lower front portion of the gaming machine 1 is formed, in which a game ball sealed in the first game portion 201 is fired to the game area 25 (see FIG. 2). A firing handle 210 for operating the device unit 117 (FIG. 6) is provided. This firing handle 21
0 indicates that the touch switch 210a for detecting that the player is touching is mounted. Reference numeral 211 denotes a tray for receiving medals (game media) paid out from the gaming machine 1, and reference numeral 1b denotes a speaker for outputting music, sound effects, and the like. 233 is a medal slot,
Reference numeral 234 denotes a coin slot (for example, a 100 yen coin).

Next, referring to FIG. 2, the structure of the game board 24 of the first game section 201 will be briefly described below, since it has many parts common to the known pachinko machines of the first kind. First, in the center of the game area 25 of the game board 24, a center role 26 formed of a large frame is provided. The center accessory 26 has a normal symbol display device 27 in the upper center, a left passage opening 28 and a right passage opening 29 on both sides, and a left ordinary symbol operation gate 30 and a right ordinary symbol operation gate 31 on both left and right sides.
Is provided. A variable display including a plurality of variable display portions for displaying a plurality of symbols while sequentially changing the symbols in a predetermined direction at the opening of the center role object 26 and then stopping and displaying one of the plurality of symbols. The device, specifically,
A special symbol display device 33 including a liquid crystal display 32 (for example, one having a size of 10 inches) is provided. In the liquid crystal display 32, a left symbol display area 34 as a first display, a middle symbol display area 35 as a second display, and a right symbol display area 36 as a third display are set in the horizontal direction. Are formed in this order in the arranged direction. Any symbol display area 3 ~
36 is also a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction, in this case, a symbol change direction is set in the up and down direction, and a plurality of, in this embodiment, three symbols (special symbols) are arranged and displayed in that direction. A plurality of symbols to be arranged are displayed in a scroll form along the symbol changing direction (here, from top to bottom).

Next, a left passage outlet 37 and a right passage outlet 38 are provided on both left and right lower sides of the center part 26, while a lower part of the center part 26 operates as a condition device. Big prize winning device 4 also called attacker
0 is provided. The big winning device 40 is provided with a first-class starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 41 and a big winning port 45, which are starting winning ports for the special symbol display device 33, in the upper center thereof. A left bottom winning opening 46 and a right bottom winning opening 47 are provided on the left and right sides thereof, while a left winning opening 48 and a right winning opening 49 are provided on the left and right of the top winning device 40. Further, in a lower area of the large winning device 40, an out port 50, an out port decoration 51, and a back ball preventing member 52 for discharging an out ball which is a non-winning ball are provided. On the other hand, the outer rail 53, the inner rail 54, the foul ball preventing member 55, and the return rubber 56 which form the game area 25
Are also provided on the game board 24. In addition, rail 5
At the base end position of the launching ball path formed by 4, a launching ball detection unit 80 for individually counting the launching balls is provided.

Next, a description will be given, with reference to FIG. 3, of the ball path on the back side of the game board 24 and the power distribution of the detection unit and the like. Gaming board 2
In the center of 4, a through hole 76 for attaching a center accessory,
A right winning opening mounting through hole 77 and a left winning opening mounting through hole 78 are provided below the left and right sides, and a large winning opening mounting through hole 79 is provided below the right winning opening mounting through hole 78, respectively. In addition, the center role 26
On the left and right of the back side of the right side, a right normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 80 and a left normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 8 are provided.
1 is provided. On the other hand, a first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) solenoid 8
Reference numeral 2 denotes a first-type start-up winning detection unit 83 below the sensor for detecting a first-type start-up (ordinary electric accessory) winning.
However, a special winning opening solenoid 84 and a specific area opening / closing solenoid 85 are provided on the left and right sides of the special winning device 40, and a sensor for counting winning in the special winning opening is provided on the right side of the special winning opening solenoid 84. The ball detection unit 86 further
On the left side of the specific area opening / closing solenoid 85, a count detection and a specific area passage detection section 87 are provided. On the other hand, below the back side of the game board 24, a safe ball collecting gutter 88 is provided.
An out ball collecting gutter 89 is provided. At the lower end of the safe ball collecting gutter 88, a winning ball discharging solenoid 90, a winning ball detecting lever 91, and a winning ball detecting switch 92 are provided. At a position corresponding to the out port 50 (FIG. 2), an out ball detecting unit 258 configured by a proximity sensor or the like is provided. Note that control symmetries provided on the frame of the first game unit 201, such as the firing unit 117, solenoids, lamps or speakers (not shown), are hereinafter collectively referred to as first game control objects 255 (FIG. 7).

The back side structure of the game board 24 is substantially as shown in FIG. That is, a game ball tank 104 and a tank rail 105 are attached to the upper part thereof, and the above-mentioned predetermined number of shooting balls are stored, and the game balls are supplied to the firing unit 117. The out ball collected from the out port 50 (FIG. 2) is returned to the game ball tank 104 by a transport mechanism (not shown). The circuit boards 241 and 242 of the first game controller 250 (FIG. 7) and the second game controller 270 (FIG. 8) to be described later are also arranged on the back side of the game board 24 as shown in the figure.

Next, FIG. 4 shows details of the game display surface 212 and the operation panel section 202b of the second game section 202 (this has substantially the same configuration as a known slot machine type game machine). Therefore, only a brief description will be given below). The second gaming unit 202 is configured to set the number of bet medals by using the BET switch 221 and operate the start switch 209 to start changing the display of the variable display unit 154. Variable display unit 5
Numeral 4 includes, for example, three drum-type display units 53. As shown in FIG. 5, the variable display unit 54 is configured as a reel unit having three sets of reels 153, and each reel 153 is driven and stopped by a stepping motor 230. Reference numeral 232 denotes a photo sensor that detects the rotation angle position of the reel, and is used for controlling the rotation speed and the stop position of the reel.

A plurality of (here, 21) symbol arrays are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 153. As shown in FIG. 4, three symbols connected in the horizontal direction in the display window 154a are displayed. As one set, a plurality of sets, for example, three sets can be visually recognized in the vertical direction (reel rotation direction). On the other hand, winning lines 155 to 157 are drawn on the display window 154a.

Note that, as shown in FIG.
02b, a score display unit 223, a remaining time display unit 226, a medal credit number display unit 224, and a payout number display unit 225, each including a plurality of 7-segment LEDs,
A medal payout switch 222 is provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a board 241 of a first game main control unit that controls the first game unit 201 is provided.
And a board 231 of a second game main control unit that controls the second game unit 202, and a medal storage hopper 235 as a game medium payout mechanism. When the medal payout switch 222 is pressed, a medal corresponding to the medal credit number added at that time is displayed in the hopper 235.
It is paid out from. The hopper 23
5 is arranged before the middle frame of the first gaming unit 201,
The circuit board 231 of the second game main controller 270 is arranged further before the hopper 235.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the first player main controller 250. As shown in FIG. First player control section 250
Is a RO that stores a control program and the like.
M253 and a microprocessor having a RAM 254 for forming an operation work area and the like of the CPU 252 are mainly configured, and a special symbol display device 33 is connected to the input / output interface 251 via a display control unit 262. . Further, similarly, the frame control target 255, the first-type starting opening winning detection unit 83, the launching ball detection unit 80, the out ball detection unit 258, the winning ball detection unit 86, the score display unit 22
3, a timer circuit (for setting and managing the game holding time in the first game unit 201) 260, a medal (or coin) insertion detection unit 261, a remaining time display unit 226, and the like are connected in the same manner. The RAM 254 has a control program work area and memory areas such as an out ball counter, a winning ball counter, a score counter, a medal number counter, and a shooting ball counter. In addition, various memory areas necessary for winning determination and the like in the first game unit 201 are formed, but these are not shown.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the second player main controller 270. As shown in FIG. Like the first game main controller 250, this is mainly composed of a microprocessor having a CPU 272, a ROM 273 storing a control program and the like, and a RAM 274 for forming an operation work area and the like of the CPU 272. The variable display device 231 configured as a motor-driven reel type as described above is connected to the 271 via the drive control unit 279. Similarly, a second game control object 2 including a display lamp 276 and a medal payout mechanism 277 for paying out medals from the aforementioned hopper 235 (FIG. 6).
75, a bet switch 220, a medal payout switch 222, a medal credit number display section 224, a payout number display section 225, and the like are also connected in the same manner. And RAM2
74, a control program work area and memory areas such as a start flag, a BET number counter, and a medal credit number counter are formed. In addition, various memory areas required for the win determination in the second game unit 201 and the like are formed, but these are not shown.

Although the control signal or data required by the second player control unit 270 is transmitted in one direction from the first player controller 250, the control signal or data may be transferred in two directions. Alternatively, the two game units may be centrally controlled by one main control unit having the functions of the two main control units 250 and 270.

Hereinafter, the flow of the operation control of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 1 shows a flow of a basic control job of the first game section in the first main control section 250. First, in S1, when a predetermined number (for example, 5) of medals is inserted from the medal insertion slot 233 of FIG. 1 or a predetermined number of coins (for example, one 100 yen coin) are inserted from the coin insertion slot 234, this is The medal insertion detection unit 261 (FIG. 7) detects this, the firing unit 117 (FIG. 6) is turned on, and the game ball from the game ball tank 104 is supplied and accepted. In this state, when the player grips the firing handle 210 (FIG. 1) and performs a clockwise rotation operation, the touch switch 210a and a start switch (not shown) are turned on,
The firing unit 117 is driven. Launch unit 117
Drives a hammer (not shown) to continuously repel and shoot game balls supplied from the game ball tank 104 toward the game area of the game board 24.

The timer circuit 260 shown in FIG. 7 is started when the start switch is turned on. The timer circuit 260 transmits a time-up signal to the main control unit 250 when a predetermined game time limit (for example, 60 seconds) elapses. When the main control unit 250 receives this,
In principle, the driving of the firing unit 117 and the supply of the game balls are stopped, and the game in the first game unit 201 is forcibly terminated. On the other hand, the number of fired game balls is
And is counted by the firing ball counter (S
3). When the number of shooting balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of 100 shots in a 60-second limit), the first game unit 2
01 is forcibly terminated (FIG. 9:
S4, S5). The remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time from the set value of the first timer is indicated by a remaining time display unit 2266.
(FIGS. 4 and 7).

The launched game balls are the winning holes 45 to 4 in FIG.
When a prize is won, a predetermined number k (for example, 1)
Points) are added. FIG. 10 shows the flow of the score management job. In S20, the score counter value N
p, medal number counter value C, out ball number counter value NO
(FIG. 7) is cleared. When a prize is generated in S21, the score counter Np is incremented by a predetermined number k (in this case, k
= 1). On the other hand, an out ball that has flown to the out port 50 (FIG. 2) without winning is detected by the out ball detecting unit 258, and the out ball number counter NO is incremented.

In this processing, a fixed score n1 (for example, n1 =
Each time 20) is added, one medal is added.
Each time a fixed number n2 (for example, n2 = 30) of out-balls are counted, one medal is similarly added. S25-S2
At 9, the value of the medal number counter C is changed to the number of medals based on the score counter value Np at that time, C1 = [Np / n1].
("[]" Is a Gaussian sign meaning truncated integer), while the number of medals based on the out ball count counter value NO is calculated by C2 = [NO / n2], and C = C1
The total number of obtained medals is calculated by + C2. If there is no end signal, the process returns to S21 and thereafter the same process is repeated. The score is displayed on the score display unit 223 (FIG. 4) based on the value of the acquired score Np.

The processing from S21 to S30 is performed in S31.
Alternatively, the processing may be replaced by the processing shown in steps S41 to S41. Here, Np is incremented each time there is a winning signal, and when Np reaches n1, the medal number counter value C is incremented by 1 and Np is cleared, while NO is incremented every time there is an out ball, and NO is increased by n2. Is reached, the medal number counter C is incremented by 1 and NO is cleared. If there is no end signal, the process returns to S31 and thereafter the same process is repeated. When it is desired to display the total score Np acquired in this process, it is necessary to use a cumulative score counter separately.

On the other hand, when a prize is won in the first kind opening prize winning opening 41 of FIG. 2, the first kind opening prize detecting section 83 of FIG. 3 detects this, and the symbol of the special symbol display device 33 of FIG. It is variably displayed in any of the preset modes. Further, by winning the starting opening 41, a random number lottery and a success / failure determination are performed. If the result of the determination is a hit, the symbols are stopped in a specific combination (for example, all three symbols are the same) after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display, and are finally displayed. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, the symbol stops in a combination of the loss modes, and is fixedly displayed.

In the case of a hit, a specific hit display is performed, and the occurrence of the hit is notified to the player. Furthermore, the mode of the special game is executed, and it is easier to achieve the score than in the normal game. That is, in FIG. 2, the attacker 45a that closes the special winning opening 45 is driven down by the special winning opening solenoid 84 (FIG. 3), and the special winning opening 45 is opened. Grand Prize entrance 45
When a game ball that has entered the game enters a count area (not shown), a score (one point) is established. Further, the attacker 45a performs the predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) until a predetermined number of (for example, three) game balls are awarded in the special winning opening or until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses. The opening and closing are controlled unconditionally over a period of time. When the opening and closing of the predetermined number of times are completed, the jackpot probability after the special game is set according to the result of the mode selection already executed after the hit determination.

The determination as to whether or not the winning is made at the time of the start winning and the determination of the display pattern of the special symbol are performed according to the flow of the job shown in FIG. 11 or 12, for example. RAM of FIG.
142). First, in the success / failure determination job of FIG. 11, it is checked whether or not there is a winning start at T1, and if YES, the reserved number N stored in the special symbol reserved number memory is incremented by one at T2. If the number of reservations N exceeds a certain value ("4" in this embodiment), the winning start is invalidated and the process skips to T6. On the other hand, if the number of reservations is within a certain value, a special symbol determination random number (hereinafter, also referred to as a determination random number) is generated at T4 (either by generating a program or by using a predetermined random number generation circuit). , The read judgment random value is T
At 5, it is stored in a special symbol success / failure determination random number memory (hereinafter, also referred to as a determination random number memory). This memory stores the read determination random number values in a shift memory format in the time series of the start winning prize.

Next, at T6, the stored value of the oldest leading random number is read from the random number memory. And T7
The big hit number is read from the big hit number memory and compared with the above-mentioned judgment random number at T8. If both match, a big hit judgment is made, and if they do not match, a miss judgment is made. In the case of a jackpot determination, the process proceeds to T9, where a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is generated, read and stored in a jackpot symbol determining random number memory (T10). In addition, the determination result of the big hit (“1” in this embodiment) is stored in the determination result memory. Based on the special symbol image data 163b (FIG. 7) stored in the ROM 253 (FIG. 7) or the like, the special symbol designated by the jackpot symbol determining random number is a left symbol display area 34, a middle symbol display area in FIG. After passing through a predetermined variable display state on the symbol display area 35 and the right symbol display area 36, the symbols are displayed in a predetermined arrangement pattern aligned with the special symbol display section 33.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is off, T8 to T
The process proceeds to step S12, and it is determined whether or not to perform the off-reach job by using a random number. That is, a reach job determination random number is generated and read at T12, and the reach number stored in the reach number memory is read at T13. T
At 14, if both match, the job is a missed reach job, and if they do not match, the job is a normal missed job.

In the case of a missed reach job, the process proceeds to T15,
Two special symbols to be aligned with the left symbol display area 34 and the right symbol display area 36 are determined using a jackpot symbol determining random number (a random number may be generated separately) (T1).
5, T16). Further, at T17, the symbol during the loss is determined in the same manner by using a random number, and the random number value determined at T18 is stored in the symbol number memory during the loss. Further, at T19, the determination result of the off-reach (“2” in this embodiment) is stored in the determination result memory. On the other hand, if the job is a non-normal job, the process proceeds to T20, where the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are respectively determined by random numbers, and the determined random numbers are stored in the corresponding number memories (T20 to T25). At T26,
The determination result of the normal deviation ("3" in this embodiment) is stored in the determination result memory.

FIG. 12 shows a schematic flow of the special symbol main job. In S901, the left symbol display area 3
4. The change of each special symbol in the right symbol display area 36 and the middle symbol display area 35 is started. Next, in S902, the determination result for each winning obtained in the job of FIG. 11 is read from the determination result memory. In the case of the jackpot determination ("1") (S903: YES), the process proceeds to S913 to S915,
The big hit symbol number is read from the big hit number memory of FIG. 8 and becomes a symbol fixed job after reaching job. on the other hand,
In the case of the out-of-reach judgment ("2"), (S904: YE
S), the process proceeds to S910 to S912, and the big hit symbol number (that is, the number of the left symbol and the right symbol to be aligned) and the symbol number in the middle of being missed are read out from each memory of FIG. Become a job. Also, in the case of the normal deviation determination ("3") (S905: YES), S
Proceeding to steps 906 to S909, the respective numbers of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are read from a memory (not shown) in the RAM 254 (FIG. 7), and stopped at timings shifted from each other in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. .

Returning to FIG. 9, even after one game time has elapsed or all shot balls have been hit, the variable display of the special symbol display device 33 does not end, or the unstarted start memory is stored. (The so-called reserve count) may exist (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as “state with undigested start”). In such a case, the first game section 2
Since it is severe for the player to suddenly forcibly end the game at 01 during the variable display, the following processing is performed as a remedy in this job. That is, in S7, it is first confirmed whether or not the current state is the big hit state, for example, by referring to the contents of the determination result memory. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to S10, where the supply of the game balls is continued and the firing unit is turned on. When the big hit round is completed, the process proceeds to S12. On the other hand, if it is not in the jackpot state in S7, S1
The process proceeds to S12 without passing through 0 and S11. In S8, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested start.
Then, the firing unit 117 is turned off, the supply of the sphere is stopped, and the process returns to S7. In S7, if the result of the non-digestion start is a jackpot, the process proceeds to S10, and the above-described jackpot processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot, the process of S8 is performed again. If there is no undigested start (that is, Yes in S8), the loop returning to S7 is escaped and the process proceeds to S12.

In S12, since the residual state of the undigested start has been resolved, the firing unit 117 is turned off, and the supply of the game balls is stopped. Then, in S13, the value of the medal number counter C is read and transmitted to the second game unit 202 (second game main control unit 270 (FIG. 8)). Then, after a while (or after receiving the data acknowledge signal from the second game main control unit 270), in S14, the start signal for instructing the second game unit 202 to start the game is transmitted to the second game unit 202. Thus, the processing in the first player main controller 250 is completed.

FIG. 13 shows the flow of a basic control job in the second player main controller 270. This job is
It is in a standby state until the data of the medal counter value C from the first player controller 250 is received in S52 (S51). When the medal number counter value C is received, the process proceeds to S53, where it is loaded (or added) to the medal credit counter (FIG. 8). At this time, a data acknowledge signal may be returned to the first player controller 250.

When the game start signal is received in S54, the process proceeds to S55, where the BET switch 221 (FIG. 4) is activated, and the BET number counter value B (FIG. 8) is reset. Next, in step S56, the medal credit number counter number C is read.
For example, after a medal or a coin is inserted, if the score of the prize is 0, the active ball is not fired, and the number of out balls is less than 30, the first ball is sent from the first gaming unit 201. Since the coming medal count value C is zero,
This is not necessarily impossible. At this time, the game in the second game unit 202 may be continued by inserting additional medals or coins without terminating the game. However, aside from the unusual case as described above, according to the aspect of the present embodiment, a medal is given to the accumulation of out-balls, so that if the game is normally played in the first gaming unit 201, the minimum number You can win medals. Therefore, when the process first proceeds to S56, C
> 0, so the process proceeds to S57. However, in order to increase the degree of difficulty in proceeding to the game round in the second gaming section 202, it is of course possible to abolish medal acquisition by accumulating out-balls.

If the medal credit number C is not 0, S
At 57, the player presses the BET switch 220 (FIG. 4) to start a game in the second gaming section 202, which is the slot machine type gaming section described above. BET
When the switch is pressed once, the process proceeds to S57, where the BET number counter value B (FIG. 8) is incremented (S5).
7) It is determined whether or not the BET switch operation is valid (ie, whether or not the maximum BET number exceeds 3, or whether or not the number of remaining medal credits is not 0) (S58). For example, the process proceeds to S60 to decrement the number of credits C and perform a line activation process. That is, the winning lines 155 to 157 are composed of a center horizontal line 155, upper and lower horizontal lines 156, 156, and oblique lines 157, 157, and the BET switch 221 is set to one.
When the operation is performed twice, only the center horizontal line 155 is activated. When the operation is performed twice, three lines including the upper and lower horizontal lines 156 and 156 are activated. When the operation is performed three times, all lines including the diagonal lines 157 and 157 are activated. Has become. If the number of medal credits C is less than 3, the number of bets will be 2 or less at maximum, and it will be obvious that the number of lines that can be activated is 3 to 1 at maximum. On the other hand, S58
If the BET switch operation is invalid at S59, BE at S59
The T switch is invalidated. The processes of S57 to S60 are repeated until the start switch 209 (FIG. 4) is operated.

Then, if the start switch 209 is operated, the flow proceeds to S62, and the slot game processing is started. Although this processing is known, for example, the following processing can be adopted. That is, in FIG. 5, the reel 153 is rotated by the operation of the start switch 209, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, random numbers are acquired. Further, the reels 153 are sequentially stopped in accordance with the pressing operation of the stop button 220 by the player. When a predetermined combination of symbols (winning symbols) is displayed along the activated line as a result of the stop of the reel 153, a prize medal is given, and the number of medals according to the combination, that is, the number of payouts, is changed to the number of payouts. While being displayed on the display unit 225, the medal credit amount C
Is added to

It should be noted that, in place of the number of medals, the score is used (in this case, 20 points corresponding to one medal),
It may be added and displayed on the score display section 223. in this case,
For example, the game can be played only by inserting coins, and the use of medals is completely abolished by setting the number of credits C given to the second game unit 202 at the end of the game in the first game unit 201 as the number of virtual medals. You can also. In this case, the number of virtual medals is
The game may be ended when all the games are consumed by the game in 2, and the prize or the like may be discharged according to the score added at the time of the end of the game (this is an effective mode in a game center or the like).

In the second game section 202, a plurality of game modes as described below can be set.
These are roughly divided into three types: general games, RB (regular bonus) games, and BB (big bonus) games. Among them, in the general game, either a winning game in which a medal is obtained or a score (hereinafter collectively referred to as a winning consideration) is established, or a losing game in which the winning consideration is not established occurs. As described above, the winning game is a game that occurs when a predetermined combination of symbols is established along any one of the winning lines. In this winning game, in principle, only a single winning consideration is generated. An end small hit is set. Here, the winning prize in the case of a small hit is set to the number of medals of the number of payouts 2.

Also, in the RB game (middle hit), it occurs when a combination of predetermined symbols different from the above-described small hit prize symbol is established during a general game. In this RB game, a bonus game in which a plurality of high payout games are combined can be performed once. Here, as the type of payout during the bonus game,
For example, 2, 3 or 4 medals are set.

Further, in the BB game, similarly, when a small combination and a predetermined symbol combination different from the winning symbol of the RB game are established during the general game, the BB game occurs. This BB game is similar to a normal general game, but is a general game in which the probability of occurrence of a small hit is set higher, that is, a specific general game, and a bonus game described in the above RB game. And one set,
The specific general game / bonus game set can be performed a plurality of times. The specific general game is performed several times before shifting to the bonus game, and as described above, the probability of occurrence of small hits is set high (effectively 100%). This is combined with a bonus game with a high payout, Further, since the game is set a plurality of times, the player can get a considerable amount of winning money.

Returning to FIG. 13, in S57, the BET switch 2
21 is not pressed, and in S63, the medal payout switch 222
Is pressed, the process proceeds to S64, in which the number of credited medals is set as an actual medal, and the medal payout mechanism 277 is used.
The payout is made to the tray 211 (FIG. 1) by (FIG. 8) (the credit number C is cleared), and the game ends. Also,
The game is also ended when the medal credit number C is completely consumed and becomes 0.

When a medal is obtained in the first gaming unit 201, the second gaming unit 202 is unconditionally used in the above embodiment.
Was transferred to the game round, but the game was terminated in the game in the first game unit 201 (in this case, the medal credited at that time is paid out) or the game in the second game unit 202 Whether to shift to the round may be selected, for example, according to the player's will.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, a selection switch 263 for making the selection can be provided. For example,
By operating the selection switch 263, the game proceeds to the game round in the second game unit 202. When the operation is not performed, the medal payout switch 222 is pressed or the medal payout is performed when a certain time has elapsed. Keep doing it. Note that a certain number of medal credits may be deducted as a price for the transition to the game round and the exchange in the second game section 202 (for example, for the operation of the selection switch 263).

In this embodiment, a configuration is employed in which the out ball is returned to the game tank 104, and the game ball coal area 10
4 and a tank rail 105 are provided. for that reason,
In general, when comparing a ball game machine for a pachinko parlor that requires these with the first game unit 201 of the above embodiment,
Both have higher commonality. Therefore, when a ball game machine for a pachinko parlor is diverted to the game machine of the present embodiment, there is an advantage that, for example, in an automated manufacturing line, the number of places requiring a change in setup (process) is reduced. . It should be noted that the gaming machine of this embodiment can be used in a pachinko parlor.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, in FIG. 6, the game ball tank 104 and the tank rail 105 are omitted, and an out-ball gathering portion for returning the out-ball directly to the launching ball path is formed. May be. By doing so, the path length of the game ball from the out port 50 to the position of the shooting ball is shortened, the circulation of the game ball is made more efficient, and the number of game balls used can be reduced. Furthermore, compared to the case where the first gaming unit 201 is a gaming machine for a pachinko parlor, many parts related to distribution of award balls can be omitted, which contributes to a reduction in the number of parts.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 14 shows the second game section 302.
It is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine 300 configured as a ball game unit. Since the first gaming section 201 is configured in exactly the same manner as the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a detailed description is omitted. Hereinafter, in FIG. 14 to FIG. 17, the same reference numerals are given to the common parts with the gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the second game section 302
Is a combination game machine (so-called arrange ball machine)
Is configured as In the game area on the game board 305, 16 consecutive entrances 310, passing gates 308, 30
8, a ball entrance 309, and a number of game nails 307 are provided. As shown in FIG. 16, the out port 50 of the gaming machine 1
Is connected to the out ball receiving passage 70, and the game ball B passing therethrough is further connected to the out ball guiding passage 30.
By flowing out onto the game board 305 through 6, the game board 302 is used as a game ball in the second game section 302.

The configuration of the other portions of the second game section 302 is known, but will be briefly described as follows. In other words, the game balls released from the top of the game board 305 flow down along the board surface of the game board 305 inclined toward the near side, and collide with the game nail 307 at various places to change the flow path. Then, the player passes through the passage gate 308 or enters the ball entrance 309. Also, the game ball reaching the bottom of the game area is a 16-ball entrance 310
Enter one of the ball. The 16 consecutive entry openings 310 are associated with numbers “1” to “16” indicated by the number display section 311 and 16 winning lamps 311. Each winning lamp 311 is turned on when a game ball enters the corresponding entrance 310.

Whether the game ball passes through the passage gate 308,
Alternatively, when the ball enters the entrance 309, the score "1" is established. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, four) of continuous entrances in the 16 consecutive entrances 310 are completed, a score “2” is established. The score achieved is the first game section 20
1 is added to the score in the game at 1, the score display section 223
Will be displayed. In the second gaming section 202, the game balls that enter the entrance 309 or the 16 consecutive entrances 310 and are taken in by the second game section 202 are, as shown in FIG. , This game ball lifting device 304
Is sent to the ball supply section 303a via the supply pipe 303. The upper end of the supply pipe 303 is connected to the back mechanism board 303b. The game balls sent to the ball supply unit 303a are sent to the shooting ball supply device 104 by a supply gutter (not shown) provided between the back mechanism board 303b and the middle frame.

In the above embodiment, the first game unit 2
01 are all out ball guiding paths 3
06, the game is continuously guided onto the game board 305, and the games in the two game units 201 and 302 proceed in a so-called simultaneous manner. However, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, by providing a stopper 72 in the middle of the out ball guiding path 306 to temporarily block the supply of the game balls B onto the game board 305, the out balls are stored. You may. In this case, for example, the stopper 72 is driven by the cylinder 71 or the like, for example, in accordance with the switch operation by the player or the establishment of a specific game condition in the first game unit 201 (for example, when the score reaches a predetermined number). Thus, the cut-off state of the out-ball guiding path 306 may be released to allow the game balls to flow down onto the game board 305. In this case, the number of out-balls that may flow down may be limited (for example, if a certain number or more of out-balls are stored,
The subsequent out ball is collected through another passage without flowing down.) Further, instead of causing the out ball to flow down all at once, for example, the out ball guiding passage 306 by the stopper 72 is used.
The flow of the out ball may be intermittently generated by repeating the blockage / blocking release of the ball.

Hereinafter, some modified examples of the second game section 302 will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 18, it is configured as a combination type gaming machine similar to FIG. 15 (the back side structure is almost the same as FIG. 16, and the same reference numerals are given to common parts with FIG. 15). There). In this, a guide symbol display device 341, a first accessory 331, a second accessory 332, and a third accessory 343 are provided in the game area.

The first accessory 331 has a cover 332b, a winning opening 331a formed on the back side of the cover 332b, a central accessory operation opening 31d constituted by a switch, and a display 331c. In addition, the second role item 332 is a game ball release unit 3
37, and a game ball distribution unit 338 covered with a cover 338a. A game ball guided to the front side from the back side of the game board 305 is released from the game ball distribution unit 337, and the game ball distribution in the cover 338a is performed. It is designed to drop toward the branch part 338. The distributing unit 337 stores one to a predetermined number of game balls larger than the predetermined number, and transfers the stored game balls by an electric distribution member (not shown) to a specific winning port 339 and a normal winning port 339. The distribution is sequentially guided to one of the winning ports 240. On the other hand, the third accessory 343 has an opening / closing door 343a that can be raised and lowered by rotating fulcrums formed on both sides in the lower edge width direction, and the winning opening 343b is closed when the opening / closing door 343a is upright. It is also released when it falls. Note that 333 and 333 are lamp windmills and 335 and 33, respectively.
5 is a windmill.

The operation is as follows.
34, 334, or a specific one (here, the left one), the first accessory 331 is activated, and the central accessory opening 31d is opened for a predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds, and the game is played. A state where the winning probability of the ball is high is formed. When the player wins the central auditorium operation port 31d, the guide symbol display device 336 is displayed.
Of the winning lamp 313, for example, "1" and "3" light up (that is, the 16 consecutive balls corresponding to those winning lamps 313). This is the same state as when there is a ball in the mouth 310: the same applies to the following). On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the central auditorium operation port 31d is taken into the back side of the game board 305, and is transferred from the game ball discharger 337 of the second auditorium 332 to the distribution unit 338.

Then, the three-digit guidance symbol of the guidance symbol display device 336 is displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, “333” or “7”).
77 "), the game ball is distributed to the specific winning opening 339 in the second accessory 332. Then, a guidance increasing operation unit (not shown) operates, and during the operation, a subsequent game ball is moved to one of the passage gates 334 and 334,
Or, if you pass one specific one (here the one on the right)
A score increasing operation unit (not shown) is operated, and the third accessory 343 is activated.
Is driven, and the winning opening 343b is opened. When there is a ball in the open winning opening 343b, another specific part of the winning lamp 313, for example, “11”, “13”, “1”
"4" and "15" are lit, and the operation is performed so that the score during the game is doubled. Note that “11”, “1”
16 consecutive ball entrances 31 corresponding to "3", "14" and "15"
As is clear from the figure, the number 0 is usually selected to be more difficult to enter than other entrances due to the arrangement of the game nails 307. The operation of the above-described guidance increasing operation unit continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, seven games). Further, even if a ball enters the central auditorium operation port 31d during the operation of the guidance increase operation section, the guidance symbol does not change.

On the other hand, the sky entrance 330 or the right entrance 3
In the case of winning a prize, a certain part (for example, “12”) of the prize lamp 313 is turned on, and the lower ball entrance 34
In the case of the ball 1, another specific part (for example, “7”) of the winning lamp 313 is turned on.

Finally, the second game section 302 in FIG. 19 is configured as a ball game section conceptually similar to the first game section 301 shown in FIG. Again, the starting winning opening 35
With the winning of 2, the special symbol display device 350 configured as a variable display device changes and displays the special symbol, and at the time of a big hit, the attacker 353a falls down and the large winning port 353 is opened. However, the special symbol display device 350 is different from the liquid crystal display 32 shown in FIG. 2 in that the left and right and middle special symbols are changed by the rotation of individual reels 351 as shown in FIG. The configuration is similar to the variable display device 231 of the unit 202. Incidentally, reference numeral 355 denotes a stepping motor for driving the reel 351 to rotate, and 354 denotes a photo sensor.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a display unit showing a configuration example of a game board of the first game unit.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a game ball path on the back of the game board and mounting of a detection unit.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of an external structure of a second game unit.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the structure of the variable display device.

FIG. 6 is a rear view showing a rear layout of the gaming machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a first game controller.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a second game controller.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of a basic control job of the first game controller.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a score management job.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of a success / failure determination job.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of a special symbol control job.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of a basic control job of a second game main controller.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a game board of the second game section.

FIG. 16 is a schematic side sectional view showing an example of a mechanism for guiding an out ball of the first gaming section to the game board of the second gaming section.

17 is a rear view showing a rear layout of the gaming machine in FIG. 14;

FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a board of a modification of the second game unit of the gaming machine of FIG. 14;

FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a board of another modified example.

FIG. 20 is a side sectional view of the special symbol display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 1 gaming machine 200 housing 201 first gaming section 202, 302 second gaming section 205 first gaming display surface 206 transparent cover 207 variable display section 209 second operating section 210 first operating section M medal (game medium) 235 hopper ( Game medium payout means) 250 first game control unit 252 CPU (second game unit game allowance means, first game restriction means, score addition means, converted score setting means, score-
Medium number conversion means, game permission means, converted non-winning ball number setting means) 253 ROM 254 RAM 260 Timer circuit (first game restriction means) 270 Second game control unit 272 CPU 273 ROM 274 RAM 306 Out ball guiding path (not Winning ball guidance means)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A first gaming unit configured as a ball game machine, a second gaming unit integrated with the first gaming unit by a housing, and a predetermined gaming state in the first gaming unit A game machine comprising: a second game part game permitting unit that sets the second game part to a playable state when the condition is satisfied. 2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first game unit is incorporated into the housing with a game display surface substantially upright, while the second game unit is configured such that the game display surface of the second game unit is the first game unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is incorporated in the housing so as to protrude forward in a front lower part of a game display surface. 3. The first game unit further comprises: score addition means for adding a predetermined score each time a prize ball to a prize unit provided in the game unit is generated; 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the means permits the start of a game in the second gaming section when the added score reaches a predetermined reference score. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a first game limiting means for limiting a game time and / or the number of gaming balls in said first gaming section to a predetermined value. 5. The value of a real or virtual game medium for determining a game price in the second game unit is determined using a score obtained in the first game unit as a scale, and The second game part game permitting means, as the reference score, a converted score setting means for determining a converted score corresponding to one game medium, and the converted score is set based on the determined converted score. A score-medium number converting means for converting and converting the score into the number of the game media; and a game permission corresponding to a value corresponding to the converted number of the game media to a game control unit of the second game unit. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising: a game permitting means. 6. A score adding means for adding a predetermined score each time a prize ball to a prize section provided in the first game section is generated in the first game section. For determining the game price, the value of a real or virtual game medium is determined with the score obtained in the first game unit as a scale, and the second game unit starts the game with a variable display unit. A slot machine-type gaming section that randomly changes the display and provides a player with a prize price corresponding to the display state based on the display state of the variable display section that is fixed after a predetermined time has elapsed; The game part game permitting means includes: a converted score setting means for determining a converted score corresponding to one game medium as the reference score; and the added score based on the determined converted score. Play the score Score-medium number conversion means for converting and converting into the number of bodies, and game permission means for giving a game permission corresponding to a value corresponding to the converted number of game media to the game control unit of the second game unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: the second gaming section providing the prize consideration to a player in units of the gaming medium. 7. The second game part is a ball game part, and the second game part game permitting means converts at least a part of non-winning balls generated in the first game part into the second game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a non-prize-winning ball guiding unit that guides the non-prize-winning ball to the game unit, wherein the second game unit uses the guided non-winning ball as a game ball. 4.