JP2001252427A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of more visibly enjoying a player and increasing the thrill and excitement of a game. SOLUTION: In the course of a first display game played on the screen of a special pattern display 30, a second display game is started. In the second display game, a special color of second identifying information Z2 is displayed. In accordance with special prize probability corresponding to the displayed special color, a special prize display mode appears. A game played on the screen of the special pattern display 30 has a combination of first and second display games, instead of the first display game to be simply repeated, enhancing the amusement of the game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special prize advantageous to a player is generated when predetermined conditions are satisfied in a game in which a ball is hit on a gaming board. Here, the gaming machine mainly refers to a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of pachinko machines have been known as this kind of game machines. On the game board of the pachinko machine, a main role for determining a model and enhancing playability is arranged. As a representative main role,
A special symbol display device including a liquid crystal screen, a rotating drum, and the like is known, and a device equipped with the special symbol display device is generally called a fever machine and has been widely used.

[0003] In the fever machine, when a ball wins a starting port provided on a game board, various symbols are scroll-displayed on the special symbol display device. Then, when the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop is determined to be the big hit display, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated. Here, the special prize means that a special winning opening 60 which is a large winning opening normally provided on a game board is a predetermined number of times (for example, 16
Times).

The above-mentioned special symbol display device generally has three display columns arranged in a horizontal line, and the symbols stopped and displayed in each display column are all the same symbols such as "7, 7, 7". When they were aligned, a jackpot was displayed and a special prize was generated.

More specifically, when a ball wins the starting opening,
Based on this, random lottery using random numbers is executed by software control. According to the result of the lottery, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device will display a big hit, that is, whether or not a special prize will be generated.

[0006]

However, in the above-described conventional fever machine, the display content of the special symbol display device is merely a repetition of a scroll display in which various symbols such as numbers are sequentially switched on the screen. There was a tendency to lack novelty and fun visually.

[0007] Whether or not a big hit in each scroll display is controlled by the big hit probability, and until the next big hit is displayed after the end of the special prize, the special symbol display device simply repeats the disengagement display to repeat the game. Has become monotonous, and there has been a problem that this point also lacks interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and can enhance the interest in displaying a special symbol display device, and can increase the thrill and excitement in a game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently satisfying a player's expectation and gambling by combining the 1 display game and the 2nd display game.

[0009]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] In a gaming machine (10), a predetermined display game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the execution result is in a predetermined special prize display mode, the game machine (10) enters a special prize state advantageous to the player. Display means for displaying a game (30)
And a display control means (140) for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means (30). The display control means (140) comprises a first game display means (181) and a second game display means (181).
Game display means (183), wherein the first game display means (181) uses the first identification information (Z1) on the display means (30) based on satisfaction of the predetermined condition.
The display game is expanded and displayed, and the second game display means (183) is provided when a specific game condition is satisfied,
The second display game using the second identification information (Z2) is expanded and displayed on the display means (30), and the first display game is a predetermined display game on the display means (30). When the first identification information (Z1) is displayed, a special prize display mode is provided. In the second display game, the second identification information (Z2) using a specific color is displayed on the display means (30). A gaming machine (10) characterized in that when displayed, a special prize display mode is established based on a special prize occurrence probability relating to a specific color of the second identification information (Z2).

[2] In the gaming machine (10), a predetermined display game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the execution result is a predetermined special prize display mode, a special prize state advantageous to the player is obtained. Display means (30) for displaying the display game, and display control means (140) for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means (30), wherein the display control means (140) comprises: First game display means (18
1) and a second game display means (183), wherein the first game display means (181) displays first identification information (Z1) on the display means (30) based on satisfaction of the predetermined condition. )
The second game display means (183) expands and displays the first display game using the first identification information (Z
Until the last 1 or 2 of 1) is confirmed and displayed, if the reach state having the possibility of entering the special display state is established, the second identification information (Z2) is displayed on the display means (30). The second display game used is expanded and displayed, and the first display game is a special prize display mode when predetermined first identification information (Z1) is displayed on the display means (30). When the second identification information (Z2) using a specific color is displayed on the display means (30), the second identification information (Z2) is specified. A gaming machine (1) in which a special prize display mode is set based on a special prize occurrence probability related to a color.
0).

[3] In the gaming machine (10), a predetermined display game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the execution result is a predetermined special prize display mode, a special prize state advantageous to the player is obtained. Display means (30) for displaying the display game; and display control means (140) for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means (30). Are divided into a predetermined one or a plurality of matrices, and the display control means (140) has a first game display means (181) and a second game display means (183), The first game display means (181) expands and displays a first display game using the first identification information (Z1) on the display means (30) based on satisfaction of the predetermined condition. 2 game display means (183) First identification information last 1 (Z1)
Or, if a reach state having the possibility of entering the special prize display state is established until two or more are finally displayed, a second display game using the second identification information (Z2) on the display means (30). And the first display game includes first identification information (Z
1) is variably displayed, then sequentially stopped and displayed for each column, and when the first identification information (Z1) is displayed on a predetermined line crossing each column in a row, a special prize display mode is set. The second display game includes second identification information (Z2) using a specific color for one or more of the predetermined columns.
Is displayed in a special prize display mode based on the special prize occurrence probability of the specific color of the second identification information (Z2) when is displayed.

[4] The specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is used for the first identification information (Z1), [1], [2] or [3]. (10).

[5] The prize occurrence probability corresponding to the specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is displayed on the front of the gaming machine (10) [1],
The gaming machine (10) according to [2] or [3].

[6] The prize occurrence probability corresponding to the specific color of the second identification information (Z2) can be changed in setting, wherein [1], [2] or [3] A gaming machine (10) as described.

[7] The specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is displayed so as to flow in the column, and the first identification information (Z1) is displayed in the second identification information (Z2). The gaming machine (1) according to [3], which is displayed so as to flow with the specific color of (1).
0).

[8] The specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is displayed so as to flow in the column, and the first identification information (Z1) is displayed in the second identification information (Z2). The gaming machine (10) according to [3], wherein the gaming machine is displayed so as to follow (3).

[9] The last one or two or more pieces of first identification information (Z1) to be definitely displayed, which are related to the special prize display mode, may be arranged as the probability of occurrence of the special prize increases. The gaming machine (10) according to [3], wherein most of the information is displayed so as to flow in the column.

[10] The gaming machine (1) according to [3], wherein the specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is determined according to the column to be displayed.
0).

[11] The gaming board (1) of the gaming machine (10)
2) A special winning opening (60) is provided on the upper part, and the special winning opening (6) is provided.
0) has a movable plate (61) capable of opening and closing the winning opening, and the movable plate (61) is normally maintained in a closed state;
The state of the prize is limited to a predetermined number of times by the movable plate (61).
The gaming machine (10) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the gaming machine is repeatedly opened and closed.

[12] The gaming board (1) of the gaming machine (10)
2) A starting port (50) is provided on the upper side, and the starting condition that the ball wins in the starting port (50) is set as the starting condition. Gaming machine (1
0).

Next, the operation based on the means for solving the problem will be described. According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when the starting condition is successfully established in the game of hitting the ball on the gaming board (12), the first display game is executed by the display means (30) based on the starting condition. The contents of the first display game can simulate, for example, symbol matching such as a slot machine and various games that can be expressed on a screen.

When the first display game is a symbol matching such as a slot machine, on one or a plurality of lines, a plurality of various symbols arranged on the line are switched and then sequentially stopped, and then stopped on any one of the lines. The state in which all the normal symbols are all the same can be determined as the special prize display state, so that the contents can be easily understood by the player and easily understood.

As described above, when the first display information indicates the predetermined first identification information (Z1),
The special prize display mode is set, and based on this, a special prize state advantageous to the player is provided, and a predetermined added value is given to the player.

Regardless of the time point (before, during, or after the end) of the first display game, when the specific game condition is satisfied, the second display game is displayed on the screen of the display means (30). Be executed. In the second display game, second identification information (Z2) using a specific color is displayed.

In the second display game, the second identification information (Z
Based on the special prize occurrence probability corresponding to the specific color of 2), a special prize display mode is set, and a predetermined added value is given to the player.

In the second display game, various games which can be expressed on the screen of the display means (30) can be simulated by using the specific color of the second identification information (Z2). The player who has seen the specific color of the information (Z2) can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the special prize state. The game played on the screen of the display means (30) is not merely a repetition of the first display game, but a combination of the first display game and the second display game can further enhance the interest in the game.

To describe the gaming machine (10) in more detail, when the reach state is established in the first display game,
The second display game may be executed. The execution time may be before, during, or after the reach state is displayed. Here, the reach state refers to a state in which a special prize display state is possible until the last one or more of the first identification information (Z1) is definitely displayed.

That is, for example, before the reach state is displayed, the second display game may be executed as a notice of the reach state. In the first display game, after the reach state is displayed, the special prize is displayed. The second display game may be executed as a notice of the possibility of occurrence of a state.

Accordingly, a notice of the reach state is given,
Alternatively, the possibility of occurrence of the special prize state is notified, and the player becomes interested in the display of the second display game and its contents.

On the other hand, the display means (30) is divided vertically and horizontally into one or a plurality of predetermined matrices,
In the first display game, the first identification information (Z1) is variably displayed for each divided column, and then sequentially stopped and displayed for each column, and the first identification information (Z1) is aligned on a predetermined line crossing each column. In the prize display mode, the first identification information (Z1) is stopped and displayed in each column in the reach state, and the first identification information is displayed in the last one or more columns in the reach state. The information (Z1) is variably displayed.

At this time, the specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is displayed in the last one or more columns. Then, after the specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is displayed, or together with the display of the specific color, the first identification information (Z1) is stopped and displayed in the last one or more columns. become.

Next, in the relationship between the first identification information (Z1) and the second identification information (Z2), a specific color of the second identification information (Z2) is used as the first identification information (Z1). It may be. For example, the first identification information (Z
You may make it draw the pattern, character, number, character, etc. which are 1).

In the first display game, the probability of forming the special prize display mode, that is, the special prize occurrence probability corresponds to the specific color of the second identification information (Z2). Have been. Therefore, when a large number of special prize occurrence probabilities are provided, it is difficult for the player to associate the specific color with the special prize occurrence probability. Therefore, the special prize occurrence probability is displayed in front of the gaming machine (10). At this time,
Only the special prize occurrence probabilities related to the displayed specific colors may be displayed, or the correspondence between a plurality of types of specific colors and the special prize occurrence probabilities related to each specific color may be displayed in a list.

Once such a special prize occurrence probability has been set, the setting may not be changed, or the setting may be changed. The fact that the special prize occurrence probability has been changed is displayed on the front of the gaming machine (10) to notify the player.

The specific color of the second identification information (Z2), which is usually simply displayed as a background in one or more predetermined columns of the display means (30), flows in the columns. Such a display (sucrose display) may be used. At that time, the first identification information (Z1) may be displayed so as to flow together with the specific color of the second identification information (Z2). Further, the first identification information (Z1) may be displayed so as to follow the second identification information (Z2).

Further, as the probability of occurrence of the special prize increases, the last one or more pieces of the first identification information to be definitely displayed, which are related to the special prize display mode, are displayed so as to flow in a column. In this case, it is possible to realize the high first prize occurrence probability from the large amount of the first identification information according to the prize display mode.

One or more predetermined columns of the display means (30) on which the second identification information (Z2) is to be displayed may be constant without being changed or may be changed. At this time,
The specific color of the second identification information (Z2) may be determined according to the column to be displayed. In this case, depending on which column the second identification information (Z2) is displayed in, the special prize occurrence probability will be different. For example, the specific color (Z2) of the second identification information (Z2) displayed in a specific column will be different. (Gold) may be set so that the special prize occurrence probability becomes 100%. Therefore, the player becomes very interested in the column in which the second display information is to be displayed.

[0038]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention
Is a pachinko machine that launches a game ball on the game board 12 by rotating the player and enjoys winning of the hit ball.

The game board 12 is a place where the shot game balls flow down and stands substantially vertically, and its front face is covered with a glass door with a predetermined gap. The gap between the game board 12 and the glass door is a space for a game ball to move. On the periphery of the game board 12, a rail 16 is provided to define a game area and to guide the shot game balls to the upper portion of the game board 12.

At a substantially central portion of the game board 12, a special symbol display device 30 composed of a color liquid crystal display (LCD) is arranged. The special symbol display device 30 has a CR
It may be a T display, a TFT type display or the like. In this gaming machine, on the special symbol display device 30, a first display game is executed as a first stage of a display game, and a second display game is executed as a second stage.

The first display game is a symbol matching game that looks like a slot machine. When executing the first display game, the display area 310 of the special symbol display device 30 is divided into a matrix of 3 × 3 in length and width, and each column plays a role of one reel in the slot machine. After the first identification information Z1, which is a numeric symbol, is scroll-displayed from top to bottom, the scroll operation is sequentially stopped for each column. When the scroll operation of each column is stopped, individual first identification information Z1 is stopped and displayed in each column divided into a 3 × 3 matrix.

In the first display game, "777", "555", and "555" are placed on at least one of a horizontal line, a diagonally right-up line, and a diagonally right-down line of a matrix divided into 3 × 3. A state in which three identical numeric symbols such as "333" are arranged is set as the special prize display mode.

On the other hand, the display mode of the reach state refers to a display mode in which a special prize display state is possible until the last one or two or more of the first identification information Z1 is definitely displayed.
Specifically, "7 ↓ 7", "5 ↓ 5", etc. are displayed on the line. Here, “↓” indicates the first identification information Z1 before the first identification information Z1 is definitely displayed.
Simulates a scrolling (flowing) state (undetermined state) from top to bottom.

In the second display game, the display area 310
Is set so that the second identification information Z2 of a specific color can be displayed on one or a plurality of predetermined backgrounds in each column.

Under the conditions under which the second display game is executed, the following three conditions are set. That is, the first game condition is the first game condition as in the present embodiment.
This is a case where the reach state is established in the display game. The case where the reach state is established includes before the reach state is established (scheduled to be established) and after the reach state is established. Therefore, the execution of the second display game may be performed before, during, or after the reach state is displayed.

The second game condition is a case where a specific game condition is satisfied. In this case, the start time of the second display game may be any time before, during, or after the start of the first display game. Further, the third game condition is a case where the reach state is established in the first display game and a specific game condition is established.

The conditions under which the second display game is executed depend on the game arcade, the game island, the model of the game machine 10, the game machine 10
May be set for each game, or may be set according to the date and time of the game.

In the second display game, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 11, the second identification information Z2, which is a specific color displayed on one or more predetermined backgrounds in each column of the display area 310, is 8 bits. Classified into types. Second identification information Z2
The display unit 90 indicating the specific color and the special prize occurrence probability is provided on the front of the gaming machine 10.

Then, for each specific color of the second identification information Z2, the probability of a special prize display mode, that is, the special prize occurrence probability is appropriately set within a range of about 2% to 100%. For example, when the white second identification information Z2 is displayed in the second display game, the special prize display mode is set at a special prize occurrence probability of about 2%. For example, when the golden second identification information Z2 is displayed in the second display game, the special prize display mode is set to the special prize occurrence probability of 100%.

The specific color of the second identification information Z2 is displayed in the display area 3
It is displayed on one or more backgrounds of each of the ten columns in a scrolling manner from top to bottom. That is, the flow direction of the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is the same direction as the first identification information Z1.

In the present embodiment, the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is displayed in a reach state in which the first identification information Z1 is displayed together in the left column 311 and the right column 313. After the reach state is displayed, the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is displayed in the display area 31.
0 is displayed on the background of the vertical column 312 in the center.

In the display game according to the present embodiment, when the reach state is established in the first display game, the second display game is always started, and a predetermined special prize is passed through the second display game. A special prize display mode is set based on the probability of occurrence, and a special prize state can occur.

In such a display game, in addition to the special prize display mode, there may be a so-called supplemental prize display mode.
Examples of the award display mode include the number of repetitions of the time saving mode (the number of time savings), the number of times the large winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened, and other award display modes.

The number of repetitions of the time saving mode is
The number of repetitions of the time saving mode in which the time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol display device 80 provided on the display 2 to the stop display is shorter (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) than the normal mode (for example, 20 to 30 seconds). Say.

The right to operate the normal symbol display device 80 is:
It occurs when the condition that a ball wins in the passing winning opening 81 provided on the game board 12 is established, and the normal symbol display device 8
When 0 is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (for example, the number “7”), the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times.

The number of times the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened is set, for example, to one to three times. At this time,
The number of times the special winning opening 60 is repeatedly opened may be displayed.

Further, as another prize display mode, for example, a special prize occurrence probability is set to a predetermined probability or more. For example, in a display game, a special prize occurrence probability should be selected from about 2% to 100%. About 20% ~
The selection is made from 100%.

Below the special symbol display device 30, a special symbol memory display device 40 is arranged, and below the special symbol memory display device 40, a starting port 50 is arranged.
The starting opening 50 is a winning opening for securing the execution right of the display game developed on the special symbol display device 30.

The starting port 50 has movable pieces 51 on the left and right sides in the vicinity of the winning opening, and the movable piece 51 is opened and closed by a drive source such as a solenoid. The starting port 50 is
By the opening and closing operation of the movable piece 51, the game ball is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes between a state in which it is difficult to win and a state in which it is easy to win.

The special symbol storage and display device 40 includes a starting port 50.
Of the execution rights secured by winning the game balls to the game ball, the number of non-executed rights (the number of suspensions) is displayed. The number of suspensions is limited to four, and for more than that, the right to execute the displayed game is discarded. The special symbol storage and display device 40 has four lamps, and displays the current number of reserves by increasing or decreasing the number of lighted lamps.

Below the starting opening 50, a special winning opening 60 is arranged. The large winning opening 60 is configured so that the winning opening can be changed between a closed state where it is difficult to win the game ball and an open state where it is easy to win by a driving source such as a solenoid. The inside of the special winning opening 60 is divided into a plurality of parts, a part of which is a specific area.

At the bottom of the game board 12, an out port 70 for taking in a game ball which could not win any of the winning ports and discharging the ball from the game board 12 is arranged.
When a game ball enters the out mouth 70, no privilege is given to the player, and no prize ball is paid out. In addition, the game board 12 has various winning holes 13 and windmills 14.
In addition, a number of obstacle nails 15 for changing the falling speed and direction of the hit game balls are arranged.

Further, on both left and right ends of the game board 12, there are arranged illumination lamps 17 which blink according to the progress of the display game, such as when a special prize state appears in the display game. Although not shown in FIG. 2, various decorative lamps 18 (see FIG. 1) are provided, which flicker irrespective of the progress of the display game after the power is turned on to produce a decorative effect.

On the front of the gaming machine 10 and below the gaming board 12, a front plate 2 for storing gaming balls to be used for games is provided.
0, a lower plate 21 for receiving and storing game balls overflowing from the front plate 20 is provided. On the bottom of the lower plate 21, there is an openable and closable outlet for discharging game balls to a ball box (not shown) placed below the lower plate 21. A ball release lever 22 for opening and closing the outlet is provided.

The handle 11 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 21. When the rotary operation type handle 11 is rotated, a launching mechanism (not shown) launches game balls one by one on the game board 12 with a launching force corresponding to the angle. Note that a circuit portion for controlling various operations of the gaming machine 10 is attached to the inside of the machine such as the back surface of the gaming board 12.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 includes a main control unit 100, a display control circuit 140, and a voice control circuit 170 as main circuit parts. The main control unit 100 is a central circuit part that controls the operation of the gaming machine 10, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 110, a reset circuit 101, a clock circuit 102, an I / O port 103, a driver circuit 104.
It is composed of

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a start-up winning ball detection switch 210 via an I / O port 103,
The special winning opening winning ball detection switch 211, the specific area winning ball detection switch 212, the safe ball detection switch 213, the external information input terminal 214 and the like are connected.

Of these, the starting opening winning ball detection switch 210
Is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the starting port 50. The starting port winning ball detection switch 210 includes various switches such as a mechanical switch, an optical sensor that detects a winning by blocking the light by a game ball, and a magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field due to the passing of the game ball. Sensors can be used. Big winning prize winning ball detection switch 21
Reference numeral 1 denotes a switch for detecting that a game ball has won the special winning opening 60, and a starting opening winning ball detection switch 21.
As with 0, various sensors such as mechanical, magnetic, and optical sensors can be used as switches.

The specific area winning ball detection switch 212 detects a game ball that has won a specific area in the special winning opening 60. The safe ball detection switch 213 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won one of the winning ports (safe ports) 13 arranged on the game board. The external information input terminal 214 is a terminal for inputting a firing control signal (stop signal) from a hall computer.

In addition, various components are connected to the one-chip microcomputer 110 via the I / O port 103 and the driver circuit 104. Specifically, a solenoid 201 for opening and closing the special winning opening 60 is opened and closed, a special symbol storage and display device 40 including four lamps, a decorative lamp 18, an external information output terminal A202, an electric decoration circuit 203, a payout circuit 204, and the like. is there. The payout circuit 204 is connected to an external information output terminal B205.

The external information output terminal A 202 and the external information output terminal B 205 are used to attach a data transmission line for electrically communicating with a hall computer for centrally managing a large number of gaming machines installed in a game arcade. Terminal. The external information output terminal A202 is a terminal for transmitting a signal from the gaming machine such as a probability variation signal, a jackpot signal, a start signal, etc. to the hall computer. The external information output terminal B205 is a terminal for transmitting the winning ball payout number (10 pulses for one winning ball), a ball lending signal, a winning ball tank ball out signal, and a door open detection signal to the hall computer.

The illumination circuit 203 is provided with the special symbol display device 30.
Illuminated lamp 17 with the progress of the display game developed above
Is a circuit part for controlling blinking. For example, the illumination lamp 17 is made to blink when a special prize state occurs.

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a game control C
It comprises a PU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113 as circuits.
The ROM 112 stores a program representing an operation procedure of the game control CPU 111 and various fixed data. The game control CPU 111 operates according to a program stored in the ROM 112. RAM 113 is
This is a work area for temporarily storing various data when the game control CPU 111 operates.

The clock circuit 102 generates a clock signal of a predetermined frequency. One-chip microcomputer 1
Reference numeral 10 inputs a clock signal generated by the clock circuit 102 as a reference signal for the operation speed. The clock circuit 102 includes an oscillation circuit, a frequency dividing circuit, and the like.
The reset circuit 101 receives a signal every several ms from the one-chip microcomputer 110, generates a reset signal in which the clock signal supplied from the clock circuit 102 is synchronized with the previous signal, and sends the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 110. Output.

The reset circuit 101 outputs a reset signal from the time when the power is turned on until the time when a predetermined number of clock signals generated by the clock circuit 102 are counted.

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a ROM 11
2 by executing the program stored in the random number lottery means 121 and the special prize control means 12 as shown in FIG.
2. Performs various functions such as execution right management means 123, prize ball management means 124, game progress selection means 125, and sound effect management means 126.

The random number lottery means 121 determines the execution result of the game when the right to execute the display game on the special symbol display device 30 is secured by the winning of the game ball to the starting port 50. Is a part for executing random number lottery for the purpose. The random number lottery means 121 has a counter function of repeatedly generating a numerical value from “0” to a predetermined number (here, 1023) in a very short time cycle (here, every several ms). It has a function of reading the count value at the time of detecting the winning of the ball and a function of storing the read count value in a predetermined memory area provided in the RAM 113.

Before the start of the special symbol change, it is determined whether or not the count value stored in the previous memory area is a big hit value, and in the case of a big hit, the game control CPU 111 sets the I / O port of the display control unit 150. A signal for displaying a big hit symbol is transmitted to 151. The ROM 112 has a reference table for jackpot determination, and performs a jackpot determination at the time of low probability and at the time of high probability by changing the number of hit values registered according to the jackpot probability.

The game progress selecting means 125 is a part for selecting a progress pattern of the displayed game according to the lottery result of the random number lottery means 121. In other words, when the lottery result of the random number lottery means 121 is “special prize state”, a reach state in which a special prize display mode appears when the first display game and the first identification information Z1 indicating a predetermined numerical value is completed. And then the first
The second display game in which the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is effected and displayed from the middle of the display game is started, and a special prize pattern in which the game proceeds so that the special prize state appears is selected.

The result of the lottery of the random number lottery means 121 is “out of order”.
In the case of, the first display game is switched to the second display game in which the first display pattern in which the disconnection is determined without going through the reach state, and the second display game is finally released in the second display game. Is selected.

Further, the game progress selecting means 125 has a function of selecting the first and second identification information groups constituting the execution result of the displayed game, which are in accordance with the previously determined game progress pattern. . For example, in the case of a special prize pattern, a group of three identical first identification information Z1 (numerical symbols) is selected as a group constituting an execution result.

If the game progress pattern is the first deviation pattern, a first identification information group, such as "486", which does not go through the reach state and ends without deviation is selected. If the game progress pattern is the second off pattern, 1 such as “737”
A first out-of-reach first identification information group that ends in out-of-reach because only one of the identification symbols is different is selected.

In the displayed game, an execution start command (execution start signal) including the progress pattern of the game determined by the game progress selection means 125 and information indicating the first and second identification information groups constituting the execution result is provided. , From the one-chip microcomputer 110 to the display control unit 150 via the I / O port 151.

The sound effect management means 126 is a part for managing the types of various sound effects to be played during the execution of the display game and the like and the timing of their generation. The timing at which a sound effect or the like is played is determined in advance for each game progress pattern, and the one-chip microcomputer 110 measures the elapsed time from when the display game execution command is transmitted to the display control unit 150, and When a predetermined timing comes, a reproduction instruction such as a sound effect is output to the audio control circuit 170.

The special prize controlling means 122 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 60 when the special prize display mode is stopped and displayed in the special prize display mode in the display game developed on the special symbol display device 30, and the special prize is provided. Is performed. Specifically, when a special prize state appears in the display game, the solenoid 2
The opening / closing operation of opening the special winning opening 60 for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and then closing it for a short time (about 2 seconds) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times.

In each round from the opening of the special winning opening 60 to the closing thereof, a predetermined allowable upper limit number (here, 10) of game balls is set before the predetermined time (29 seconds) elapses. When the prize is awarded, at the time,
Is to be closed. Further, if at least one game ball wins a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 60 during each round and the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to the next round. On the other hand, if no gaming ball has won the specific area during the current round, the operation of giving the special value is ended in that round.

The execution right management means 123 manages the number of unexecuted execution rights generated by winning game balls to the starting port 50. Specifically, the starting port 50
When the game ball wins, the number of reserves at the present time is checked, and if the number of reserves has not reached the upper limit, “1” is added to the number of reserves and the number of lights of the special symbol storage display device 40 is increased by one. On the other hand, if the number of reservations has already reached the upper limit, the execution right based on the current winning is not secured. In addition, each time a display game is executed on the special symbol display device 30 based on the secured execution right, the number of holdings is subtracted by “1” each time, and the number of lighting of the special symbol storage / display device 40 is reduced. 1
The operation of reducing the number is performed.

The prize ball management means 124 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out, and the payout circuit 204 sends one pulse for every 10 prize balls to the hall computer, and from the hall computer to the prize ball tank. An instruction to pay out game balls is given.

The display control circuit 140 is a circuit portion that controls the display of the special symbol display device 20 based on an instruction received from the main control section 100. That is, the main control unit 100
Is the execution result of each display game by random number lottery,
A game progress pattern or the like is determined, and the display control circuit 140
It has a function of determining the specific development content of the display game according to the execution result and the progress pattern determined by the main control unit 100, creating display data corresponding thereto, and sequentially transmitting the display data to the special symbol display device 30. ing.

The display control circuit 140 determines a specific display content of a display game in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100, and actually performs a drawing process in accordance with the display content determined by the display main control unit 150. And a display processing unit 160 for executing and transmitting display data to the special symbol display device 30. The display control circuit 140 includes a clock circuit 142 for generating a clock signal to be supplied to the display main control unit 150 and a reset circuit 141 for generating a reset signal.

The display main controller 150 is provided with an I / O port 15 for inputting and outputting various signals to and from the main controller 100.
1, a display control CPU 180, a control ROM 153,
And a RAM 154. The control ROM 153 includes a control program and control data for executing a display game,
Various set values and the like are stored. Display control CPU 18
0 performs display control of a display game according to a control program or the like stored in the ROM 153. RAM 154
This is a work area for temporarily storing data required when the display control CPU 152 executes the control program.

The display control CPU 180 controls the control ROM 15
3 by executing the program stored in the first display means 181, the second display means 183, as shown in FIG.
Each function is to be performed.

The first display means 181 has a function of developing and displaying the first display game, which is regarded as a slot machine, on the special symbol display device 30 as the first stage of the display game. More specifically, the first display unit 181 divides the display area 310 of the special symbol display device 30 into a matrix of 3 × 3 in length and width, and the first identification information Z1 is arranged from top to bottom for each column. A scrolling state is displayed, and the scrolling operation of each column is sequentially stopped so that the stop mode (first and second identification information groups indicating execution results) selected by the game progress selection unit 125 is sequentially stopped. Are determined, and the corresponding drawing instructions are sequentially output to the display processing unit 160.

When the progress pattern of the current display game is the special prize pattern or the second departure pattern, the second display means 183 replaces the first display means 181 from the time when the reach state is formed in the first display game. The game is a continuation of the game, and the display game developed on the special symbol display device 30 is switched from the first display game to the second display game.

More specifically, it is an effect screen showing a state in which a specific color of the second identification information Z2 flows on the background of each column in the display area 310, and an execution result specified by the one-chip microcomputer 110 appears. The drawing instructions are sequentially output to the display processing unit 160 so that the objects are displayed in an expanded manner. The second display unit 183 randomly selects a specific color or the like of the second identification information Z2 within a range in which an execution result specified by the one-chip microcomputer 110 can be obtained.

The display processing unit 160 is a VDP (Video Digit
al Processor) 161, image data ROM 162,
And a VRAM 163. Image data RO
M162 is a read-only memory in which various kinds of identification information appearing in a display game and image data of its background are stored in advance. The VRAM 163 is a video memory for storing display data for the special symbol display device 30 for at least one screen.

The VDP 161 reads the background of the display screen and various identification information from the image data ROM 162 based on an instruction from the display main control unit 150, and reads them from the VRAM 16
3 to constitute display data for one screen to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30. VDP 161 is V
A function of sequentially reading out display data for one screen stored in the RAM 163 in accordance with a predetermined image timing signal and transmitting the display data to the special symbol display device 30 is provided.

The voice control circuit 170 has a function of synthesizing voice signals such as sound effects in accordance with an instruction received from the game control CPU 111 of the one-chip microcomputer 110, and outputting the synthesized signal to the speaker 175.

The audio control circuit 170 includes an I / O port 171 for transmitting and receiving various signals to and from the one-chip microcomputer 110, an audio synthesis circuit 172, and an audio amplification circuit 1
73. The audio synthesis circuit 172 is a circuit that synthesizes audio signal waveforms of various kinds of music and sound effects according to a control signal received through the I / O port 171. The audio amplification circuit 173 amplifies the audio signal synthesized by the audio synthesis circuit 172 and outputs the amplified audio signal to the speaker 175.

Next, the operation will be described. First, a flow when the execution right of the display game is secured will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball as a game medium wins in the starting port 50 (step S501: Y), the execution right management unit 123
Determines whether the number of suspensions at the present time has reached the upper limit of four times (step S502). When the number of reserved games has already reached the upper limit (step S502: Y), the right to execute the display game is not secured based on the current winning.

On the other hand, if the number of reservations has not reached the upper limit (step S503: N), "1" is added to the current number of reservations to secure (pend) the execution right (step S50).
4). The random number lottery means 121 performs a random number lottery for determining the final execution result of the display game performed based on the secured execution right (step S505). Whether the numerical value extracted by the random number lottery corresponds to the special prize is checked by referring to the reference table for jackpot determination, and the execution result of the display game executed based on the execution right is obtained (step S506).

Further, based on the execution result, a first pattern constituting a progress pattern of the display game and a final execution result is displayed.
Identification information group (for example, 3 such as “777” or “747”)
(A combination of two pieces of first identification information Z1) is selected by random number drawing or the like (step S507). Then, the execution result, the first identification information group constituting the execution result, the game progress pattern, and the like are stored in the memory (step S508).

Next, the flow of executing the display game based on the reserved execution right will be described with reference to FIG. If the number of reservations is not 0 (step S601: Y), the execution right management unit 123 decrements the number of reservations by “1” and turns off one lamp of the special symbol storage display device 40 (step S602). Next, the execution result and the like of the display game stored in the memory are read (step S6).
03), and outputs a predetermined execution start command including the read information and a display game start instruction to the display control CPU 180 of the display main control unit 150 through the I / O port 151. In order to synchronize the output timing of the sound effect and the like with the display screen, the one-chip microcomputer 110 measures the elapsed time from when the execution start command is output.

Upon receiving the display game execution start instruction, the display control CPU 180 executes the display game in accordance with the execution result and the progress pattern included in the received instruction. That is, when the progress pattern of the current display game instructed from the one-chip microcomputer 110 is the first departure pattern (steps S604: N, S609: Y), the first display game as a slot machine is displayed. The first display game is executed, and an out-of-state state appears without passing through the reach state (step S610). In the case of the first miss pattern, the display game ends only with the first display game.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the progress of the first display game in the first miss pattern. In the first display game, first, the first identification information Z1 is scrolled from top to bottom in units of each column on the display area 310 of the special symbol display device 30 divided into a matrix of three rows and three columns. Is displayed (FIG. 7a). In the figure, the downward arrow indicates the first arrow.
This is a simulation display of a state in which the identification information Z1 is scrolling.

After such a scroll display is performed for a predetermined time, the scroll speed gradually decreases, and the scroll operation is sequentially stopped in the order of the left column 311, the right column 313, the center column 312, etc. The numerically represented first identification information Z1 is stopped and displayed in each cell of the matrix. In this example, at the stage where the left column 311 and the right column 313 are stopped as shown in FIG. 7B, the reach state is not formed, and finally, as shown in FIG.
2 has stopped and is in a detached state (the first identification information Z having the same numerical value).
1 is not displayed) is stopped and displayed. The order in which the columns 311 to 313 are stopped can be changed as appropriate.

If the progress pattern of the current display game instructed by the one-chip microcomputer 110 is a special prize pattern (step S604: Y), first, it is assumed to be a slot machine as shown in FIG. 7A. The execution of the first display game is started. After performing such a scroll display for a predetermined time, the scroll speed gradually decreases, and when two columns, such as the left column 311 and the right column 313, stop the scrolling operation in order, another one with the same numerical value is displayed. When one piece of identification information Z1 is aligned, a reach state is formed in which three pieces of first identification information Z1 having the same value are aligned on one line (step S605).

The reach state is formed as shown in FIG. 8B. When the reach state appears in the first display game in this way,
As shown in FIG. 8C, the second display game is started during the first display game (step S606). Then, the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is displayed in the central column 312 of the display area 310, and the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is displayed so as to flow from top to bottom. The first identification information Z1 is displayed in the column 312 of FIG.
As shown in d, a special prize display mode is formed (step S607).

In this way, when the special prize display mode is formed in the second display game, the special winning opening 60 is opened and closed with a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) as an upper limit, thereby forming a special prize state.

In the special prize state in which the special winning opening 60 is opened and closed, the one-chip microcomputer 110 knows in advance how many seconds after the execution start command is sent when the special prize display mode is formed and the special prize state is entered. Therefore, when the timing comes, the special prize control means 122 of the game control CPU 111
Opens and closes the special winning opening 60 to give a special value to the player (step S608).

More specifically, when the special prize is displayed in the display game, the solenoid 201 is driven to open the special winning opening 60 for a predetermined period (here, 29 seconds), and then for a short time (about 2 seconds). The opening / closing operation of closing is repeated up to 16 times.

However, during each round from the opening of the special winning opening 60 to the closing thereof, the allowable upper limit number (here, 10).
When the game ball of the game wins the special winning opening 60, the special winning opening 60 is closed when ten winnings have been made, even before the predetermined time (29 seconds) has elapsed. If no game ball wins the specific area during each round, even if the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit, the operation of giving the special value is completed only in this round. .

When the timing at which the reach state or the special prize state appears in the first display game comes, the sound effect management means 126 of the game control CPU 111.
Sends an output command such as a sound effect to the voice control circuit 170. The voice control circuit 170 synthesizes the sound of the sound effect according to the command and outputs the synthesized sound from the speaker 175.

If the game progress pattern instructed by the game control CPU 111 is the second departure pattern (step S609: N), execution of the first display game likened to a slot machine is started to reach the reach state. Is formed (step S611), the second display game is started in the middle of the first display game (step S612) (FIG. 10e), and as shown in FIG. A state is formed (step S613).

For example, although not shown in FIG. 8, although the reach state of "7" is formed in the first display game, the second display game is not started and finally comes off. May end.

By the way, in the second display game, the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is appropriately changed every time the second display game is executed within the range in which the execution result specified by the one-chip microcomputer 110 can be obtained. The selected variation, that is, the special prize occurrence probability varies between approximately 2% and 100%.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol matching game as a slot machine is performed as the first display game, but another type of display game may be used.

In the embodiment, the second identification information Z2 is set as the background color of each of the columns 311 to 313 of the display area 310.
Although the specific color is displayed, it may be displayed as a color constituting the design, characters, numbers, characters, etc. of the first identification information Z1.

Further, in the second display game, when the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is displayed once, the specific color is not changeable. However, the specific color white is displayed in the middle of the second display game. The band may be discolored one or more times, such that the band flows to form a blue band, or the red band flows to form a black band, and then forms a silver band. .

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the second display game is started after the reach state is displayed. However, the reach state may be displayed after the second display game is started. (FIGS. 9a to 9c) Thereafter, for example, a special prize display mode may be formed in which three numerical symbols are aligned on a horizontal line (FIG. 9d). Further, as shown in FIGS. 9e to 9f, the special prize display mode may be formed so that three numeral symbols are aligned on a line obliquely rising to the right.

Further, the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is associated with the number of the first identification information Z1 (numerical symbol) to form the special prize display mode, for example, as shown in FIGS. Most of the first identification information Z1 (numerical symbol) to form the special prize display mode by the specific color of the second identification information Z2 is
The second identification information Z2 may be displayed so as to flow following the specific color.

Further, in the embodiment, the second identification information Z
2, the first identification information Z1 which is a numeric symbol flows downward (scrolls) from the top to the bottom. For example, in the second identification information Z2 which is a stream, a peach symbol (number May be expressed such that the first identification information Z1 that is attached thereto flows down.

In addition, in the embodiment, the first identification information Z1 and the second identification information Z2 both flow from the top to the bottom (scroll), but the first identification information Z1 is moved from the bottom to the bottom. It may be moved back up. For example, the first identification information Z1, which is a fish design (numbered) such as a carp or salmon, may be expressed in a specific color of the second identification information Z2 flowing like a waterfall so as to go up.

In the embodiment, the game is shifted to the second display game on condition that the reach state is formed in the first display game. However, a specific game state is formed as a result of internal lottery or the like. In such a case, a voice of “reach” may suddenly be heard during the first display game, and the process may shift to the second display game.

Also, for example, the case where the special prize display mode is formed by passing through the second display game has been described. However, the special prize display mode is formed only by the first display game without passing through the second display game. It may be something.

Further, in the embodiment, the start condition of the second display game is only that the reach state is established in the first display game. However, even if the reach state is established, the second display game is started. Without performing the first display game, and in the first display game, the three first identification information Z1
May be formed when a special prize state is formed. That is, in this case, the start condition of the second display game is that the reach state is established in the first display game and the specific game condition is established.

Further, it has been described that when the reach state is established, the second display game is started in the middle of the first display game, but the second display game is started after the end of the first display game. Is also good. The start of the second display game may or may not be related to the result (special prize, loss) of the first display game.

[0128]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the second display game is started in the middle of the first display game performed on the screen of the display means, and the second identification information is specified in the second display game. Since the color is displayed and the special prize display mode is set based on the special prize occurrence probability corresponding to the displayed specific color, the game played on the screen of the display means is not a mere repetition of the first display game. Thus, the first display game and the second display game are combined, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

[0129] Further, when the reach state is established in the first display game, the second display game is executed, so that the second display game foretells the possibility of occurrence of a prize state and the reach state. Thus, the player becomes more interested in the display of the second display game and its contents.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of a game control CPU included in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of a display control CPU included in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation when the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention secures a right to execute a display game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow when the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a display game based on the secured execution right.

FIG. 7 shows a first example performed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
It is an explanatory view showing an example of a screen transition in the case of ending in a display game.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition when a game progresses from a first display game to a second display game.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition when a game progresses from a first display game to a second display game.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of screen transition when a game progresses from a first display game to a second display game.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence between a specific color of second identification information and a special prize occurrence probability.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Z1 first identification information Z2 second identification information 10 gaming machine 11 handle 12 gaming board 13 winning opening 14 windmill 15 obstacle nail 16 rail 17 illumination lamp 18 decorative lamp 20 front plate DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 ... Lower plate 22 ... Ball release lever 30 ... Special design display device 40 ... Special design storage display device 50 ... Starting opening 60 ... Big winning opening 70 ... Out opening 80 ... Normal design display device 81 ... Passing winning opening 90 ... Display part Reference Signs List 100: Main control unit 110: One-chip microcomputer 111: Game control CPU 121: Random number lottery means 122: Special prize control means 123: Execution right management means 124: Award ball management means 125: Game progress selection means 126: Sound effect management means 140 ... display control circuit 150 ... display main control unit 160 ... display processing unit 170 ... audio control circuit 180 ... display control CPU 181 ... first display means 1 83 ... second display means 201 ... solenoid 202 ... external information output terminal A 203 ... illumination circuit 204 ... payout circuit 205 ... external information output terminal B 210 ... starting opening winning ball detection switch 211 ... big winning opening winning ball detection switch 212 ... Specific area winning ball detection switch 213 ... Safe ball detection switch 214 ... External information input terminal 310 ... Display area 311 ... Left column 312 ... Center column 313 ... Right column

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine that executes a predetermined display game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and, when the execution result is a predetermined special prize display mode, enters a special prize state advantageous to the player. And display control means for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means. The display control means has a first game display means and a second game display means. The first game display means expands and displays a first display game using first identification information on the display means based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition; and the second game display means When the game condition is satisfied, the second display game using the second identification information is expanded and displayed on the display means, and the first display game is a predetermined first display game on the display means. 1 When the identification information is displayed, The second display game, when the second identification information using a specific color is displayed on the display means, a special prize occurrence probability related to the specific color of the second identification information A gaming machine characterized by a special prize display mode based on the game. 2. A gaming machine which executes a predetermined display game based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition and, when the execution result is in a predetermined special prize display mode, enters a special prize state advantageous to a player. And display control means for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means. The display control means has a first game display means and a second game display means. The first game display means expands and displays a first display game using first identification information on the display means based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and the second game display means comprises: Last 1 of the first identification information
Or, when a reach state having the possibility of entering the special prize display state is established until two or more are confirmed and displayed, a second display game using second identification information is developed and displayed on the display means. The first display game has a special prize display mode when predetermined first identification information is displayed on the display means, and the second display game is displayed on the display means. When the second identification information using the specific color is displayed, the gaming machine has a special prize display mode based on a special prize occurrence probability related to the specific color of the second identification information. 3. A gaming machine which executes a predetermined display game based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition and, when the execution result is a predetermined special prize display mode, enters a special prize state advantageous to the player. And display control means for expanding and displaying the display game on the display means. The display means is divided vertically and horizontally into a predetermined one or a plurality of matrices. The display control means includes first game display means and second game display means, and the first game display means displays first identification information on the display means based on satisfaction of the predetermined condition. The first display game used is expanded and displayed, and the second game display means includes the last one of the first identification information.
Or, when a reach state having the possibility of entering the special prize display state is established until two or more are confirmed and displayed, a second display game using second identification information is developed and displayed on the display means. The first display game includes a first display game for each of the divided columns.
After variably displaying the identification information, stop display is sequentially performed for each column, and when the first identification information is displayed together on a predetermined line crossing each column, a special prize display mode is provided, In the second display game, when second identification information using a specific color is displayed on one or more of the predetermined columns, a special prize display mode is performed based on a special prize occurrence probability related to the specific color of the second identification information. A gaming machine characterized in that: 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first identification information uses a specific color of the second identification information. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special prize occurrence probability corresponding to the specific color of the second identification information is displayed in front of the gaming machine. . 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special prize occurrence probability corresponding to the specific color of the second identification information is changeable. 7. The specific color of the second identification information is displayed so as to flow in the column, and the first identification information is displayed so as to flow together with the specific color of the second identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game is performed. 8. The specific color of the second identification information is displayed so as to flow in the column, and the first identification information is displayed so as to follow the second identification information. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 9. The last one or two or more pieces of first identification information to be definitely displayed, which are related to the special prize display mode, most of which are the same as the special prize occurrence probability increases. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is displayed so as to flow in columns. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific color of the second identification information is determined according to the column to be displayed. 11. A special winning opening is provided on a game board of the gaming machine, and the special winning opening has a movable plate capable of opening and closing the winning opening, and the movable plate is normally maintained in a closed state. The said prize state is to repeatedly open and close the movable plate up to a predetermined number of times.
Or the gaming machine according to 3. 12. A game according to claim 1, wherein a starting port is provided on a game board of said gaming machine, and the starting condition is set such that a ball wins in said starting port. Machine.