JP2001346989A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of directing a totally new game method by adding the game element of a fever machine regarding a blade article and merging game methods among conventional different machine kinds. SOLUTION: When a ball enters respective start winning ports 21-23, an initial opening/closing operation is carried out in a variable winning device 40, and when the ball enters a specified area 44 during the initial opening/closing operation, a continuous opening/closing operation is repeatedly carried out with the maximum number of times of continuation as a limit. Also, first display fluctuation is carried out in a normal pattern display device 60 on the basis of the passing of the ball to a passing winning port 24, and when the result is established as a winning form, second display fluctuation is carried out in a variable display device 30 this time. When the result is established as the winning form, the special prize of opening and closing a large winning port device 50 is generated. When the result of each display fluctuation is established as a specified form further, a time shortening mode for making the required time of each display fluctuation of the next and succeeding times shorter than normal is generated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game in which a ball is hit on a game board. The present invention relates to a gaming machine for providing a profit. Here, the gaming machine mainly refers to a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko machines can enjoy various game methods such as feather machines classified as a second class pachinko machine and fever machines classified as a first class pachinko machine. There is a model.

[0003] In the above-mentioned wings, when a ball wins in the starting winning opening on the game board, a pair of movable pieces called wings of the main role are opened once or twice for about 0.5 seconds, and this opened state is opened. When the ball taken into the main accessory sometimes wins in the V zone (specific area), it is possible to enjoy a game in which the movable piece is repeatedly opened up to the maximum number of continuous times.

Further, in the fever machine, when a ball wins in the starting winning opening, various symbols are scroll-displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal screen. If the combination of the symbols after the scroll stop corresponds to the winning mode, a special prize (so-called fever) in which the special winning opening device repeatedly opens and closes up to the maximum number of continuous times could be enjoyed.

Further, in the fever machine, generally, a passing winning opening is provided on a game board, and when a ball passes through, a small digital display separate from the variable display device displays "0" to "9". Numbers were scrolled. As a result of this display, for example, if the winning number "7" stops, the pair of movable pieces in the starting winning opening are opened slightly for a predetermined time, and the ball is set to be displaced only temporarily to a state where it is easy to win. I was

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machine, the game method is categorized in the category to which the respective model belongs, regardless of the type of the wing or fever machine. There is a problem that the game content becomes rut and lacks freshness.

[0007] In particular, in the case of feathers, a scene in which a player can obtain a large amount of prize balls is scarce in comparison with a fever machine. As described above, there is no character that can visually enjoy the displayed content or generate an advantageous gaming state depending on the displayed result. Therefore, with respect to the feathers, there has been a demand for a device that adds a game element of a fever machine beyond the category to further enhance the novelty and interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology. In particular, a game element of a fever machine is added to a wing, and a conventional game method between different models is integrated. It is an object of the present invention to provide an entertaining gaming machine capable of sufficiently arousing the thrill and excitement of a player by producing a completely new gaming method.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object lies in the following inventions. [1] In a game in which a ball is hit on the game board (11), if a player wins a prize in any of the various roles on the game board (11) while the ball is falling, a predetermined profit such as paying out a prize ball to the player is obtained. In the gaming machine (10) to be awarded, a starting winning opening (21-23) through which a ball can be won and a passing winning opening (24) through which a ball can pass.
A variable prize device (40) that can be opened and closed, a first display device (60) whose display content can be changed, a second display device (30) whose display content can also be changed, and the progress of the game is controlled. A game control device, wherein the variable winning device (40)
Is a condition changing mechanism (4) that can be opened and closed between a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball into the winning opening and an open state where it is easy to win a ball.
1), a specific area (44) is provided in a part of the winning opening, and in the first display device (60), the execution result is stopped and displayed after the display content changes for a predetermined time. (1) The display variation is executed, and the second display device (30) executes the second display variation in which the execution result is stopped and displayed after the display content changes for a predetermined time,
The game control device includes at least an open / close control unit (123), a display control unit (152), a special prize generation unit (122), and a time saving setting unit (125). When a ball wins in the starting winning opening (21-23), an initial opening / closing operation for temporarily displacing the condition changing mechanism (41) of the variable winning device (40) to an open state is executed, and If at least one ball wins in the specific area (44) during the opening / closing operation, a continuous opening / closing operation for displacing the condition changing mechanism (41) to the open state is executed again. On condition that at least one ball wins in the specific area (44),
The display control means (152) repeatedly executes the continuous opening / closing operation up to a predetermined maximum number of times, based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening (24). The first display change is executed, and when the execution result of the first display change is determined to be a winning mode, the second display change is subsequently executed in the second display device (30), and the special prize generating means (122) is executed. ) Generates a special prize advantageous to the player when the execution result of the second display change is determined in the winning mode, and the time-saving setting means (125) sets the execution result of each display change to a specific mode. If confirmed,
A gaming machine (10) characterized in that the time required for the next display change is shorter than usual.

[2] In a game in which a ball is hit on the game board (11), if a player wins various roles on the game board (11) while the ball is falling, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. In the gaming machine (10) which gives the profit of (1), a starting winning opening (21-23) through which a ball can be won, a passing winning opening (24) through which a ball can pass, and a variable winning device (40) that can be opened and closed. ,
A first display device (60) whose display content can be changed, a second display device (30) whose display content can also be changed, and a game control device for controlling the progress of the game; 40) includes a condition changing mechanism (41) that can be opened and closed between a normal closed state where it is difficult for the ball to enter the winning opening and an open state where the ball is easy to win, and a part of the winning opening is specified. An area (44) is provided, wherein the first display device (60) is provided.
Then, the first display change in which the execution result is stopped and displayed after the display content changes for a predetermined time is executed, and the second display change is executed.
The display device (30) executes a second display change in which the execution result is stopped and displayed after the display content changes for a predetermined time, and the game control device includes an opening / closing control unit (123).
Display control means (152);
2) and at least time reduction setting means (125),
The opening / closing control means (123) controls the start winning port (21)
To 23), the variable winning device (4)
0) performing an initial opening / closing operation for temporarily displacing the condition changing mechanism (41) to the open state, and during the initial opening / closing operation,
When at least one ball wins in the specific area (44), a continuous opening / closing operation for displacing the condition changing mechanism (41) to the open state is executed again, and during the continuous opening / closing operation, the specific area (44). And the display control means (152) repeatedly executes the continuous opening / closing operation on the condition that at least one ball wins.
A first display change in the first display device (60) is executed based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening (24), and when the execution result of the first display change is determined to be a winning mode, A second display change in the second display device (30), and the special prize generating means (122) executes the second display change.
When the execution result of the display change is determined to be a winning mode, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated, and the time-saving setting means (12
5) A gaming machine characterized in that when the execution result of each display change is determined in a specific mode, the time required for each display change after the next time is repeatedly shortened from the normal time to the maximum number of times of continuation as a limit. (10).

[3] The time-saving setting means (125) repeats the execution result of the display variation in the time-saving mode in which the time required for each of the display variations is repeatedly shortened from the maximum number of continuations as compared with the normal time. When the specific mode is determined, the required time for each display change is repeatedly shortened by the number obtained by cumulatively adding the current maximum continuation number to the remainder of the maximum continuation number up to the previous time [2]. A gaming machine (10) as described.

[4] The time-saving setting means (125) repeats the execution result of each of the display fluctuations in the time-saving mode in which the time required for each of the display fluctuations is repeatedly shortened from a maximum number of times as compared with a normal time. Is determined in a specific mode,
The gaming machine (1) according to [2], wherein the remaining of the maximum number of continuations up to the previous time is deleted, and the time required for each display change is repeatedly shortened by the maximum number of continuations this time.
0).

[5] There are a plurality of specific modes which are the execution results of the display fluctuations, and the time saving setting means (125)
Is characterized in that the required time for reducing the display variation is varied according to the type of the specific mode [1],
A gaming machine (10) according to [2], [3] or [4].

[6] The specific mode which is the execution result of each display variation is included in each of the hit modes, [1], [2], [3], [4] or [5]. ] The gaming machine (10) described above.

[7] A plurality of the starting winning ports (21 to 23) are provided, and the opening / closing control means (123) is provided in accordance with the type of each starting winning port (21 to 23) in which the ball has won. [1], [2], wherein the required time or the number of times of changing the condition changing mechanism (41) to the open state in the initial opening / closing operation of the variable winning device (40) is changed.
The gaming machine according to [3], [4], [5] or [6] (1
0).

[8] There are a plurality of types of winning modes which are the execution results of the second display variation.
2) is characterized in that the value of the special prize is changed according to the type of the hit mode [1], [2],
A gaming machine (10) according to [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7].

[9] A special winning opening device (50) is provided on the game board (11), and the special winning opening device (50) has a guide plate (51) that can open and close the special winning opening. The guide plate (51) is normally maintained in a closed state, and the guide plate (51) is repeatedly opened and closed up to a maximum number of times to obtain the special prize [1], [2],
[3], [4], [5], [6], [7] or [8]
A gaming machine (10) as described.

[10] The special prize generating means (122)
According to the type of the hit mode, the special winning opening device (5
The gaming machine (10) according to [9], wherein the value of the special prize is changed by changing the maximum number of times that the guide plate (51) of (0) can be repeatedly opened and closed.

[11] The special prize generating means (122)
According to the type of the hit mode, the special winning opening device (5
The gaming machine (1) according to [9] or [10], wherein the value of the special prize is changed by changing the number of balls that can be won when the guide plate (51) of (0) is open.
0).

[12] The game control device includes right holding means (121), and the right holding means (121) sets the first right when the ball passes through the passing winning opening (24).
It is determined whether or not the display is being changed, and if the first display is being changed, execution of a new first display is temporarily suspended up to the maximum continuation number [1]. ],
[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7],
A gaming machine (10) according to [8], [9], [10] or [11].

[13] The right holding means (121)
At the time when the result of the first display change is determined to be the winning mode, it is determined whether or not the second display change is in progress.
The gaming machine (10) according to [12], wherein when the display is being changed, execution of a new second display change is temporarily suspended up to a maximum continuation number.

[14] The condition changing mechanism (41) of the variable winning device (40) is characterized by comprising a pair of movable pieces that are pivotally supported at right and left sides of the winning opening and can be opened and closed in synchronization with each other. [1], [2], [3], [4],
[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],
The gaming machine according to [11], [12] or [13] (1
0).

[15] At least one of the first display device (60) and the second display device (30) is integrated with the variable prize device (40) to constitute one accessory. [1], [2], [3],
[4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],
[10], [11], [12], [13] or [1]
4] The gaming machine according to the item [10].

Next, the operation based on the above-mentioned solution will be described. The variable prize device (40) can change the condition changing mechanism (41) between a normal closed state in which it is difficult for the ball to win the winning opening and an open state in which the ball can be easily won. A specific area (44) is provided in the winning opening. The specific region (44) may be provided so that the probability of the ball winning is lower than other regions in the winning opening, for example, depending on the size, arrangement, and the like.

If the condition changing mechanism (41) is configured so that, for example, a pair of movable pieces are rotatably supported at both ends of the winning opening, and each movable piece is opened and closed, the state is switched between an open state and a closed state. When each movable piece is opened to be in an open state, the ball flowing on the game board (11) is picked up by each movable piece, and the ball is transferred to the variable winning device (40) with a considerably high winning probability. I can guide you.

During a normal game, the variable winning device (40) is maintained in a closed state. However, when a ball enters the starting winning opening (21 to 23) during the game, the variable controlling device (123) controls the variable winning device. An initial opening / closing operation in which the winning device (40) is temporarily displaced to the open state is executed. During this initial opening / closing operation, when at least one of the balls taken into the variable prize winning device (40) enters the specific area (44), the variable prize winning device (40) is subsequently displaced to the open state again. The operation is performed.

If at least one ball wins in the specific area (44) during the continuous opening / closing operation, the continuous opening / closing operation is repeatedly executed by the opening / closing control means (123) up to a predetermined maximum continuous number of times. You.

The initial opening / closing operation among the opening / closing operations may be performed by opening the condition changing mechanism (41) continuously or intermittently for about 2 seconds, for example. Second) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are won, the condition changing mechanism (41).
May be opened continuously or intermittently.

Further, when the ball passes through the passing winning opening (24) during the game, the display control means (152) firstly controls the first
After the display content has been changed on the display device (60) for a predetermined time, a first display change in which a predetermined hit mode or another mode is stopped is executed.

When the execution result of the first display variation is determined to be a winning mode, the display control means (152)
Thus, after the display content changes for a predetermined period of time on the second display device (30), a second display change in which a predetermined hit mode or another mode is stopped is executed.

When the execution result of the second display change is also determined in the winning mode, a special prize advantageous to the player is awarded by the special prize generating means (122). Since such a special prize is generated separately from the opening / closing control of the variable prize device (40), amusement in a game is enhanced, and there are many opportunities to increase a player's profit. It is also interesting to prepare a plurality of winning modes in the display variation and make the value of the special prize different according to the type of the winning mode.

The special prize includes, for example, temporarily increasing the ratio of the number of prize balls, changing a specific character into an easy-to-win form, and so-called probability fluctuation and time reduction modes.
Various aspects are possible. Specifically, for example, if the guide plate (51) of the special winning opening device (50) is opened and closed by the maximum number of times, a winning chance with a relatively higher probability than usual is clearly provided to the player. Can be given easily.

Also, a plurality of the above-mentioned starting winning ports (21 to 23) are provided, and the starting winning ports (21 to 2) where the ball has won are set.
It would be interesting if the required time or the number of times that the condition changing mechanism (41) was displaced to the open state in the initial opening / closing operation of the variable winning device (40) was changed depending on the type of 3).

Specifically, for example, two starting winning openings (2
1 to 23), and one start winning opening (21 to 2)
When a ball enters 3), the condition changing mechanism (41) is opened only once as an initial opening / closing operation, and when a ball enters the other starting winning opening (21-23), the initial opening / closing operation is performed. It is possible to open the condition changing mechanism (41) twice.

Further, when the execution result of each display change is determined in a specific mode, the time required for the next display change is shortened from the normal time by the time-saving setting means (125) of the game control device. . In such a time saving mode, the number of times each display change can be executed per unit time increases, so that a chance of generating a special prize increases, and the profit of the player increases. Here, the display fluctuations are the first display fluctuation and the second display fluctuation, but the time-saving mode may be generated by at least one of the display fluctuations.

When the execution result of each of the display fluctuations is determined in a specific mode, the time required for the next and subsequent display fluctuations is repeatedly shortened up to the maximum number of times, so that the game can be further improved. Can be more interesting. As described above, when the time-saving mode is continued not only once for each of the following display fluctuations, the execution result of each of the display fluctuations may be determined in a specific mode while being overlapped during the time-saving mode.

In such a case, if the required time for each display change is repeatedly shortened by the number of times that the new maximum continuation number is cumulatively added to the remainder of the maximum continuation number up to the previous time, The profits of the people are not diminished at all. Alternatively, after erasing the rest of the maximum number of continuations up to the previous time, the time required for each display change may be repeatedly shortened by the new maximum number of continuations.

Further, it is interesting to prepare a plurality of specific modes for each display variation and to vary the time for reducing each display variation according to the type of the specific mode.
Specifically, for example, when each display change is a scroll display of a pattern such as a number and the number "7" is a specific mode in which the display stops at the end, the time required for one display change is set to a normal time. Is reduced from 10 seconds to 1 second, and in a specific mode in which the number "3" stops, it may be reduced to 2 seconds.

Further, if the first display is being changed at the time when the ball passes through the passing winning opening (24) by the right holding means (121) of the game control device, the condition here is satisfied. If the execution of the new first display change is temporarily suspended up to the maximum number of times without wasting the player, the player's ambition is not diminished. Similarly, when the result of the first display change is determined to be the winning mode and the second display change is being performed, the execution of the new second display change is performed without wasting the satisfaction of the condition here. May be temporarily held up to the maximum number of continuations.

If at least one of the display devices (30) is integrated into the variable prize device (40) to constitute one accessory, the number of parts is reduced and the cost is reduced. In addition to being able to do so, a novel playability can be produced with one accessory. In addition, since it can be configured compactly, it is possible to improve the mountability on the game board (11) in a limited space.

[0041]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. 1 to 12 show a gaming machine 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a game in which a ball is hit on the game board 11, and when various balls on the game board 11 are won while the ball is falling, a prize ball is paid out to the player. This is to give a predetermined profit.

First, the general outline of the gaming machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, a rotary operation type handle 12 is provided at the lower right end on the front of the body of the gaming machine 10. By rotating the handle 12 to an arbitrary angle proportional to the launching force of the ball, a firing device (not shown) in the fuselage is driven so that the balls are launched one by one onto the game board 11. It is configured.

Loan balls and prize balls used for the game are stored in an upper plate 13 provided on the front of the machine. A lower plate 14 is provided below the upper plate 13 to receive a ball overflowing from the upper plate 13 when a large amount of prize balls are paid out. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball release lever 14a for dropping a ball into a ball box (not shown) placed below the lower plate 14.

The front surface of the game board 11 is covered with a glass door forming a space for moving the ball between the game board 11 and the game board 11. On the outer edge of the game board 11, a firing guide rail 11a for sending a ball hit by a rotation operation of the handle 12 to a vertically upper position of the game board 11 is provided.

At the approximate center of the game board 11, a variable winning device 40 is provided as a main accessory. In the variable winning device 40, a variable display device (second display device) 30 and a hold storage display device 35 are integrally incorporated. Above the variable winning device 40, a normal symbol display device (first display device) 60 and a normal symbol storage display device 61 are provided.

Below the variable winning device 40, there are
The third three start winning ports 21 to 23 are provided.
Below the start winning ports 21 to 23, a special winning port apparatus 50 is provided. Further, a pass winning port 24 through which a ball can pass is provided at a position near one end of the game board 11.

In addition, on the game board 11, a number of obstacle nails for changing the falling speed or direction of the struck ball, and various other objects such as a windmill 15 and a winning opening 16 are provided in place. ing. At the bottom of the game board 11, an out port 17 is provided for collecting a ball that has not won.

Further, on both left and right ends of the game board 11, there are arranged electric lamps 18 which blink in response to the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 40 and the like. On one side of the upper part of the game board 11, a decoration lamp 19 which blinks irrespective of the progress of the display change after the power is turned on to give a decorative effect is attached. On the back side of the game board 11, a game control device (see FIG. 1) for centrally controlling the game state is provided.
The details of this circuit will be described later.

Next, main components on the game board 11 will be described. Each of the start winning ports 21 to 23 shown in FIG. 3 is generally called a start chucker.
The balls are arranged so as to be able to win in a state of being lined up horizontally. The fact that the ball wins any one of the start winning ports 21 to 23 is determined as a starting condition for the variable winning device 40 described later to open and close.

As shown in FIG. 1, each starting winning opening 21-23
Are provided with start winning ball detection switches 21a, 22a and 23a for detecting the winning of the ball, respectively. Each of the starting prize ball detection switches 21a to 23a is set to output a starting prize signal to a main control unit 100 of a game control device to be described later when a prize ball is detected and turned on.

The passing winning opening 24 shown in FIG. 3 is a gate-shaped winning opening through which a ball simply passes without taking the ball inside. The passage of the ball through the passing winning opening 24 is normally set as a starting condition for executing the first display change in the symbol display device 60. That is, the passing winning opening 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a winning opening for securing the execution right of the first display change executed on the ordinary symbol display device 60.

As shown in FIG. 1, the passing winning opening 24 has a passing opening winning ball detecting switch 24a for detecting the passage of a ball. The pass entrance prize ball detection switch 24a is set to output a pass prize signal to the main control unit 100 of the game control device when the prize ball is detected and turned on.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the variable winning device 40
Has a pair of movable pieces 41, 41 as a condition changing mechanism that can be opened and closed between a closed state where it is difficult for the ball to enter the winning opening and an open state where the ball can be easily won. Each movable piece 41 is rotatably supported on the left and right sides of the winning opening via a pivot 42.

Each movable piece 41 is normally maintained in a closed state extending upward so as to be close to each other by a solenoid 45 (see FIG. 1). (State shown in FIG. 4)
Is controlled to open. When each movable piece 41 is in the closed state, the ball may not be able to win at all.

In a part of the winning area 43 within the winning opening of the variable winning device 40, a specific area 44 having a lower winning probability than other winning areas is formed. As shown in FIG. 1, the winning area 43 is provided with a variable winning opening winning ball detection switch 131, and the specific area 44 is provided with a specific area winning ball detection switch 132.

The ordinary symbol display device 60 shown in FIG. 3 has a small window-shaped screen, and is specifically composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. In the ordinary symbol display device 60, every time a ball passes through the passing winning opening 24, a number such as 0 to 9 is scrolled one by one over a predetermined time, and then an arbitrary number is stopped by one. First
Control is performed so that display fluctuation is performed.

In the first display variation, it is determined that the case where the numeral "7" or "3" is finally stopped and displayed corresponds to a winning mode or a specific mode. However, "7"
And “3” are merely examples, and for example, a case where a specific pattern (such as ☆ or △) other than a number is stopped and displayed may be a winning mode or a specific mode. In addition, the specific mode may not be included in the hit mode, but may be a separate symbol or picture.

When the result of the first display change is determined to be the winning mode, the variable display device 30 described below is set to execute the second display change. Further, when a specific mode, which is also a winning mode, is determined, a time-saving mode is set in which the time required for the next first display change is shorter than usual. This time saving mode is repeated until the first display change is actually executed up to a predetermined number of times, starting from the next first display change. Furthermore, in the time saving mode,
In accordance with the type of the specific mode that causes this, the required time in which the first display fluctuation is reduced is set to be different from each other.

The ordinary symbol storage and display device 61 shown in FIG.
The first secured by passing the ball to the passing winning opening 24
It displays the number of execution rights that have not been executed (the number of suspensions) among the execution rights of display fluctuation. The ordinary symbol storage and display device 61 is provided with the right holding unit 12 of the main control unit 100 described later.
The setting is made so that the number of reservations stored in the RAM 113 is displayed based on the signal from 1.

The ordinary symbol storage and display device 61 has four ordinary symbol holding lamps 62, 62, and can hold the unexecuted first display fluctuation up to four times at a time. That is,
The upper limit of the number of suspensions is four, and the execution right of the first display change is discarded for more than four. Normal design memory display 6
1 is set so as to display the current number of reserved symbols by increasing or decreasing the number of lighted four ordinary symbol retaining lamps 62, 62.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the variable display device 30
Has a screen on which various symbols can be displayed, and the screen includes two display units 31 arranged side by side. The variable display device 30 is specifically composed of a color liquid crystal display.
However, the variable display device 30 is not limited to this, and may be configured using a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or the like, as well as a monochrome liquid crystal display.

When the result of the first display change in the ordinary symbol display device 60 is determined to be a winning mode, the variable display device 30 is changed one by one after changing various symbols for each display unit 31. Control is performed so that the second display variation in which an arbitrary symbol stops is displayed. Various images such as numbers, characters, symbols, and symbols are prepared in advance as symbols.

The case where the symbols stopped on the respective display units 31 are aligned with the same one as a result of the second display change is determined as the hit mode. When the winning mode is determined, a special prize in which the special winning opening device 50 described later repeatedly opens and closes up to the maximum number of continuations is generated. Here, the maximum continuation number is set to be different depending on the type of the hit mode.

Also, among the above-mentioned winning modes, when the numbers "3" and "7" are stopped together, it is defined as a specific mode. When this specific mode is determined, a time-saving mode in which the required time per second change of the second display after the next time is shorter than the normal time by a predetermined number of times occurs. The time saving mode is repeated until the second display change is actually executed a predetermined number of times, starting from the next second display change. Furthermore, in the time saving mode, depending on the type of the specific mode that causes the
The shortened required time of the second display fluctuation is also set to be different from each other.

Note that, as a result of the second display change, if the winning mode (including the specific mode) is not determined, all of them correspond to the loss display. When the jackpot mode is determined, the display unit 31 is turned on or off and the illumination lamp 18 is turned off.
May be set to flash so that the player can hear the music from the speaker 174, or the like.

The hold storage display device 35 shown in FIGS.
Displays the number (executed number) of execution rights that have not been executed among the execution rights of the second display change secured by the determination of the hit state of the result of the first display change. The reservation storage display device 35 is set to display the number of reservations stored in the RAM 113 based on a signal from the right reservation unit 121 of the main control unit 100 described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the hold storage display device 35
Have four holding lamps 36, 36..., And the unexecuted second display change can be held up to four times at a time. That is, the upper limit of the number of suspensions is four, and for more than that, the execution right of the second display change is discarded. The on-hold storage display device 35 is set to display the current number of on-holds by increasing or decreasing the number of lighting of the four on-hold lamps 36, 36.

As shown in FIG. 3, the special winning opening device 50 is generally called a special winning opening (attacker).
The guide plate 51 is driven by the solenoid 134 (see FIG. 1) to open and close. The special winning opening device 50 is controlled so as to produce a special prize based on a signal from the main control unit 100 when the winning mode is achieved in the second display change.

Here, the special prize means that after the guide plate 51 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds), a short time (for example, 2 seconds) is reached.
This is a state in which the opening and closing operation of closing for only 3 seconds) is repeatedly performed up to the maximum number of continuous operations (for example, 16 times). Such a special prize is set such that the maximum number of times of continuation differs from one another depending on the type of the hitting mode of the second display variation that causes the special prize.

As shown in FIG. 1, inside the special winning opening device 50, there is provided a special winning opening winning ball detecting switch 51a for detecting a winning ball. Based on the signal from the special winning opening winning ball detection switch 51a, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are counted in each of the rounds (each successive time), the guiding plate 51 is continuously operated. Even before the predetermined time for opening has elapsed, control is performed so as to close once.

A special area 55 is also provided inside the special winning opening device 50, and winning in the specific area 55 for each round is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. The winning of the ball in the specific area 55 is shown in FIG.
Is detected by the specific area winning ball detection switch 55a shown in FIG.

The game control device schematically shown in FIG. 1 includes a main control section 100, a display control section 140, and a voice control section 170 as main circuit portions. The main control unit 100
It is a central circuit part that controls the overall operation of the gaming machine 10, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 110 and a reset circuit 101.
, A clock circuit 102, an I / O port 103, and a driver circuit 104.

The one-chip microcomputer 110 is connected to each start opening winning ball detection switch 21a via the I / O port 103.
23a, variable winning opening winning ball detection switch 131, specific area winning ball detecting switch 132, safe ball detecting switch 133, external information input terminal 138, large winning opening winning ball detecting switch 51a, specific area winning ball detecting switch 5
5a are connected.

Of these, each starting opening winning ball detection switch 21
As described above, a to 23a are switches for detecting that a ball has won each of the start winning ports 21 to 23. In addition to a mechanical switch, a switch is detected when light is blocked by the ball. Various sensors such as an optical sensor and a magnetic sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field due to the passage of a sphere can be used as a switch.

The variable winning opening winning ball detecting switch 131 is
A switch for detecting that a ball has won the winning area 43 of the variable winning device 40. Various sensors such as a mechanical type, a magnetic type, and an optical type are used in the same manner as the above-described starting port winning ball detection switches 21a to 23a. Can be used as a switch.

The specific area winning ball detection switch 132 detects a ball that has won a specific area 44 in the winning area 43 of the variable winning device 40. Safe ball detection switch 1
33 is one of the winning ports 16 arranged on the game board 11.
This is a switch for detecting that the ball has won.
The external information input terminal 138 is a terminal for inputting a firing control signal (stop signal) from a hall management computer (not shown).

The special winning opening winning ball detection switch 51a is a switch for detecting that a ball has won the special winning opening device 50. The special winning opening winning ball detection switch 51a is
Various sensors such as a mechanical type, a magnetic type, and an optical type can be used as the switches as in the case of each of the starting-port winning ball detection switches 21a to 23a. The specific area winning ball detection switch 55a is connected to the specific area 55 in the special winning opening device 50.
The ball that has won the prize is detected.

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 45 for opening and closing each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40, a solenoid 134 for opening and closing the guide plate 51 of the special winning opening device 50, a hold storage display device 35, a normal symbol storage Display device 61, illumination lamp 18, decoration lamp 1
9, an external information output terminal A135, an illumination circuit 136, a payout circuit 137, and the like. The payout circuit 137 is connected to an external information output terminal B139.

The external information output terminal A 135 and the external information output terminal B 139 are used for electrically communicating with a hall management computer (not shown) for centrally managing a large number of gaming machines 10 arranged in the game arcade. This is a terminal for attaching the data transmission line. External information output terminal A135
Is a terminal for transmitting various signals from the gaming machine 10, such as a hit signal and a start signal, to the hall management computer. The external information output terminal B139 is a terminal for transmitting the number of prize balls paid out (10 pulses per prize ball), a ball lending signal, a door open detection signal, and the like to the hall management computer.

The illumination circuit 136 is a circuit portion for controlling the blinking of the illumination lamp 18 as the opening and closing operation of the variable winning device 40 progresses. The payout circuit 137 is a circuit part that controls a ball payout device (not shown) that pays out award balls.
More specifically, based on information on the number of prize balls sent from the one-chip microcomputer 110 of the main control unit 100, a control for paying out a specified number of prize balls into the upper plate 13 is performed. It is.

The one-chip microcomputer 110 has a game control C
PU (Central Processing Unit) 111, ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, RAM (Random Access Memory)
(Memory) 113 as a main part. 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 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
Numeral 10 inputs a clock signal generated by the clock circuit 102 as a reference signal for operating speed. The clock circuit 102 includes an oscillation circuit, a frequency divider, and the like.

The reset circuit 101 receives a signal from the one-chip microcomputer 110 every several m / sec, generates a reset signal in which the clock signal supplied from the clock circuit 102 and the previous signal are synchronized, and generates this reset signal. This is output to the chip microcomputer 110. Reset circuit 1
01 is configured to output a reset signal from the time when the power is turned on to the time when the clock signal generated by the clock circuit 102 is counted by a predetermined number.

Game control CP of one-chip microcomputer 110
The U111 executes the program stored in the ROM 112 to execute the lottery execution means 1 as shown in FIG.
20, right reservation means 121, special prize generation means 122, opening / closing control means 123, time saving setting means 125, sound effect management means 126, prize ball management means 127, and the like.

The lottery executing means 120 determines the result of the first display change in the ordinary symbol display device 60 by the first lottery section 1.
20a, and a second lottery unit 120b that determines the content of the second display change in the variable display device 30.

[0086] The first lottery section 120a determines that the ball
When the right to execute the first display change on the ordinary symbol display device 60 is secured by passing through the number 4, the random number lottery for determining the result is executed. More specifically, the first lottery unit 120a has a counter function of repeatedly generating a numerical value from “0” to a predetermined number at a very short time period (every several m / sec), and the passing winning opening 24 detects passage of a ball. It has a function of reading the count value at the time and a function of storing the read count value in a predetermined memory area provided in the RAM 113.

Based on the count value (symbol random number) extracted by the first lottery unit 120a, a display control unit 140 described later
The first display variation in the ordinary symbol display device 60 determines the display content every time. Note that the ROM 112 has a hit determination reference table, and is set so that the hit determination at the time of low probability and the time of high probability are performed by changing the number of hit values registered based on the hit probability.

When the right to execute the second display change on the variable display device 30 is secured by the determination of the hit state in the first display change, the second lottery unit 120b executes a random number lottery that determines the result. The means to execute. Second lottery unit 120b
Similarly to the first lottery unit 120a, the counter function,
A function of reading the count value at the time when the hit mode in the first display change is determined;
It has a function of storing in a predetermined memory area provided in the AM 113.

Based on the count value (symbol random number) extracted by the second lottery unit 120b, a display control unit 140 described later
The second display variation in the variable display device 30 determines the display content every time. Note that the ROM 112 has a hit determination reference table, and is set so that the hit determination at the time of low probability and the time of high probability are performed by changing the number of hit values registered based on the hit probability.

The right reservation unit 121 is a first reservation unit 121
a and a second holding unit 121b. First holding unit 121
a determines whether or not the first display change is in progress when the execution right of the first display change is generated based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening 24, The control for temporarily suspending the execution of a new first display change based on the symbol random number drawn by the first lottery section 120a is performed.

The symbol random numbers (synonymous with the right to execute the first display change) reserved here are displayed on the ordinary symbol storage and display device 61 at a maximum of four at a time. The first holding unit 121a
When the ball passes through the passing winning opening 24, the number of reserved symbol random numbers at that time is checked, and if the retained number does not reach the upper limit (four), the symbol random number extracted by the first lottery unit 120a is used. In addition to storing the number in the RAM 113, the number of lights of the ordinary symbol holding lamp 62 of the ordinary symbol storing and displaying device 61 is increased by one by adding "1" to the number of holdings.

On the other hand, if the number of holds has already reached the upper limit,
The symbol random numbers newly extracted by the first lottery unit 120a are not stored. Further, based on the reading of the stored symbol random numbers, the first retaining unit 121a decrements the retained number by “1” each time the first symbol change is executed in the ordinary symbol display device 60. Also, control is performed to reduce the number of lighting of the ordinary symbol holding lamp 62 of the ordinary symbol storage and display device 61 by one.

The second holding section 121b determines whether or not the second display change is in progress when the right to execute the second display change is generated based on the determination of the hit state in the first display change. In the meantime, the control for temporarily suspending the execution of a new second display change based on the symbol random number drawn by the second lottery section 120b when the second drawing process is being performed.

The symbol random numbers (synonymous with the right to execute the second display change) held here are displayed on the hold storage / display device 35 at a maximum of four at a time. When the winning mode is determined by the first display change, the second holding unit 121b checks the number of symbols random numbers held at that time, and this number of symbols is set to the upper limit (4
If not reached, the symbol random number extracted by the second lottery unit 120b is stored in the RAM 113, and "1" is added to the number of holdings, and the holding storage display device 35
Is increased by one.

On the other hand, if the number of holds has already reached the upper limit,
The symbol random numbers newly extracted by the second lottery unit 120b are not stored. Further, based on the reading of the stored symbol random numbers, the second holding unit 121b performs the variable display device 3
When the second display change is executed at 0, the control is also performed to reduce the number of lights of the hold lamp 36 of the hold storage display device 35 by subtracting the hold number by “1” each time.

The special prize generating means 122 generates a special prize when the result of the second display change is a winning mode, that is, when the symbol random number extracted by the second lottery section 120b corresponds to a winning. This is to execute the control to make the control. Here, the special prize is an operation in which the guide plate 51 of the special winning opening device 50 is opened for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and then closed for a short time (about 2 seconds), and the opening / closing operation is repeated with a predetermined maximum continuous number as an upper limit. is there.

More specifically, in each round from opening to closing of the special winning opening device 50, before the above-mentioned predetermined time (29 seconds) elapses, a predetermined allowable upper limit number (10 in this case) of balls is set. When the big winning opening device 50 is won, the big winning opening device 50 is closed at that time.

Further, if at least one ball wins in the specific area 55 provided inside the special winning opening device 50 during each round and the number of rounds does not reach the maximum number of times, the process proceeds to the next round. On the other hand, if no ball has won the specific area 55 during the current round, the special prize ends in that round.

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of continuations in the special prize is set so as to differ depending on the type of the second display fluctuation hitting mode which caused the special prize.
Specifically, as a result of the second display change, if the winning mode is such that the number “7” is complete, the maximum number of continuations is set to 10, and if the winning mode is that the number “3” is complete. For example, the maximum number of continuations is set to seven times, and in the case of a winning mode in which numbers other than "7" and "3" are aligned, the maximum number of continuations is set to three times.

As described above, the value of the special prize varies depending on the type of the hitting mode that causes the special prize.
After unifying the number of times, the special winning opening device 5 during each round
The value of the special prize may be set to be different by changing the number of balls that can win the prize.

Specifically, for example, as a result of the second display change,
In the case of the winning mode in which the number “7” is complete, the number of balls that can be won in the special winning opening device 50 during each round is set to 10, and in the case of the winning mode in which the number “3” is completed, 7 In the case where the numbers are other than "7" and "3", the number of pieces may be three. Of course, both the maximum number of continuations and the number of balls that can be won during each round may be set to be changed.

The opening / closing control means 123 has an initial opening / closing operation execution section 123a and a continuous opening / closing operation execution section 123b.
The initial opening / closing operation execution unit 123a is configured to temporarily displace each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 to an open state when a ball wins any one of the start winning holes 21 to 23 during a game. Perform the operation.

When the ball enters the first start winning opening 21 or the second start winning opening 22,
Each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 is displaced to the open state only once for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Also,
When a ball enters the third start winning opening 23, the initial opening / closing operation executing unit 123a repeats the movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 twice and displaces it to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second).

As described above, the initial opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 40 is set to be different depending on the type of each of the winning ports 21 to 23. Furthermore, variable winning device 4
Instead of intermittently moving each of the movable pieces 41 as described above, the movable pieces 41 may be set to be continuously opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds).

During the initial opening / closing operation, the continuous opening / closing operation execution section 123b executes the variable prize device 40 when at least one ball wins in the specific area 44 of the variable prize device 40.
Performing a continuous opening and closing operation of continuously displacing each movable piece 41 to an open state until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied, and at least one ball prize in the specific area 44 during the continuous opening and closing operation. On the condition, the continuous opening / closing operation is repeatedly performed with a predetermined maximum continuous number of times (for example, 16 times) as an upper limit.

Here, the closing condition in which the variable winning device 40 is closed once means that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls have been won since the variable winning device 40 was opened, or a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed. Set to be true at some time. The variable winning device 40 may be opened intermittently, not continuously, until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied.

The time-saving setting means 125 includes a first time-saving setting unit 1
25a and a second time-saving setting unit 125b. The first time-saving setting unit 125a is configured to execute the first display change in the ordinary symbol display device 60, when the number “7” or “3”, which is the winning mode and the specific mode, is finally stopped, and In this case, a time-saving mode in which the time required for one time of the first display fluctuation is shortened from the normal time by a predetermined number of times. The time saving mode is set to be continued until the first display change is executed 50 times, for example.

Further, the first time-saving setting section 125a sets the required time for reducing the first display fluctuation in each time-saving mode to be different from each other according to the type of the specific mode that causes the time-saving mode. Specifically, when the number “7” is in a specific mode in which the number “7” is stopped, the time required for the first display change per time is reduced from 10 seconds in a normal state to 1 second, and the number “3” is stopped. If it is a specific mode, it is set to be reduced to 2 seconds.

Further, when the execution result of the first display variation is determined to be a specific mode in the time saving mode in the time saving mode, the first time saving setting section 125a sets the predetermined number of times this time as the remainder of the predetermined number of times until the previous time. Control is performed such that the time required for the first display fluctuation is repeatedly reduced by the number of times of the cumulative addition.

As another embodiment, when the execution result of the first display variation is repeatedly determined to be a specific mode during the time saving mode by the first time saving setting section 125a, the first The control may be performed so that the remaining time is deleted and the time required for the first display fluctuation is repeatedly reduced by the predetermined number of times.

The second time-saving setting section 125b is configured to execute the second display change in the variable display device 30 and to stop when the two numbers “7” or “3” in the specific mode are stopped as a result of the second display change. A time-saving mode in which the required time per second display change is reduced from a normal time to a predetermined number of times. Even in such a time saving mode, it is set to be continued until the second display change is executed 50 times, for example.

Further, the second time-saving setting section 125b sets the required time for reducing the second display fluctuation in each time-saving mode to be different from each other according to the type of the specific mode that causes the time-saving mode. Specifically, in the specific mode in which the number “7” is aligned, the time required for the second display change per time is reduced from 10 seconds in the normal state to 1 second, and the identification in which the number “3” is aligned. In the case of the mode, it is set to be shortened to 2 seconds.

Further, when the execution result of the second display variation is determined to be a specific mode in the time saving mode in the time saving mode, the second time-saving setting section 125b adds the current predetermined number of times to the remainder of the predetermined number of times until the previous time. Control is performed such that the time required for the second display fluctuation is repeatedly reduced by the number of times of the cumulative addition.

As another embodiment, when the execution result of the second display variation is repeatedly determined to be a specific mode during the time saving mode by the second time saving setting unit 125b, the second Control may be performed such that the remaining time is deleted and the required time for the second display change is repeatedly reduced by the predetermined number of times. Further, the time-saving mode relating to the first display variation and the time-saving mode relating to the second display variation are set independently of each other, but it may be configured such that only one of the time-saving modes occurs.

The sound effect management means 126 manages the types of various sound effects to be played during the execution of each display change and the timing of their generation. For each game progress pattern,
The timing at which a sound effect or the like is played is determined in advance, and when the predetermined timing has arrived, an instruction to reproduce a sound effect or the like is output to an audio control unit 170 described later.

The prize ball management means 127 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out. The payout circuit 137 transmits one pulse for every 10 prize balls to the hole management computer. It outputs a ball payout instruction to a ball payout device (not shown) provided in the inside 10.

The display control unit 140 is provided with the main control unit 100.
This is a circuit portion that mainly performs display control of the variable display device 30 based on a command received from the device. Display control unit 140
Includes a display main control unit 150, and the display main control unit 150
Has a function of creating display data in accordance with the execution result and progress pattern of each display change determined based on the lottery result of the lottery execution means 120 and sequentially transmitting the display data to the variable display device 30.

The display control section 140 is provided by the display main control section 1.
And a reset circuit 1 for generating a reset signal.
41 are provided.

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 152, a control ROM 153,
And a RAM 154. The control ROM 153 stores a control program for executing the first and second display fluctuations, control data, various set values, and the like. RAM1
Reference numeral 54 denotes a work area for temporarily storing data required when the display control CPU 152 executes the control program.

The display control CPU 152 controls display of each display variation in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 153 or the like. The display control CPU 152 executes a program stored in the control ROM 153, thereby controlling the first display control unit 152a for controlling the content of the first display change in the ordinary symbol display device 60, and the second display control unit 152 in the variable display device 30. The second to control the contents of display fluctuation
And a display control unit 152b.

The first display control section 152a executes the first display change in the ordinary symbol display device 60 based on the result of the lottery by the first lottery section 120a. Specifically, the one-digit number is displayed so as to scroll sequentially on the ordinary symbol display device 60, and when the result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 120a is a hit, a predetermined value is set when the scrolling is stopped for a predetermined time. The number ("7" or "3") is set so as to be determined.

The second display control section 152b controls the variable display device 30 based on the lottery result by the second lottery section 120b.
To execute the second display variation. Specifically, a state in which the symbol scrolls from top to bottom is displayed for each display unit 31 of the variable display device 30, and the second lottery unit 1
If the result of the lottery by 20b is a hit, the same numbers are displayed on the respective display units 31 when the scrolling is stopped for a predetermined period of time.

The voice control unit 170 receives a command from the game control CPU 111 via the one-chip microcomputer 110 or the like, synthesizes a voice signal such as music or sound effect according to the command, and generates a loudspeaker 17 at a predetermined generation timing.
4 is provided. Such a voice control unit 17
0 denotes an I / O port 171 for transmitting and receiving various signals to and from the one-chip microcomputer 410, and a voice synthesizing circuit 1
72 and an audio amplifier circuit 173.

The voice synthesizing circuit 172 is connected to the I / O port 17
1 is a circuit for synthesizing audio signal waveforms of various kinds of music and sound effects according to a control signal received through the control signal 1. 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 174.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 will be described. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, when the ball hit on the game board 11 successfully wins any of the start winning openings 21 to 23 (Y in S101), the starting opening winning ball detection switches 21a to 23a at the place where the winning is achieved. Is output to the main control unit 100. This signal is sent to the game control CPU1.
When the eleventh initial opening / closing operation execution section 123a receives the initial opening / closing operation, the movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 is temporarily displaced to the open state (S102).

More specifically, the initial opening / closing operation execution section 123a
When a ball enters the first starting winning opening 21 or the second starting winning opening 22, each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 is displaced to the open state only once for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).
In addition, when a ball enters the third start winning opening 23, the initial opening / closing operation execution unit 123a repeats each movable piece 41 of the variable winning device 40 twice and displaces it to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). As described above, since the initial opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 40 differs depending on the type of each of the start winning ports 21 to 23, the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

During the initial opening / closing operation, the variable winning device 40
If at least one ball has won the specific area 44 (Y in S103), the continuous open / close operation execution unit 123b
Accordingly, first, the number of times of opening and closing of the variable winning device 40 (the number of times of continuous opening and closing operations) is initialized to 0 (S10).
4). Subsequently, a pair of movable pieces 41 of the variable winning device 40,
41 is released from the closed state once returned to the open state again (S105).

At this time, whether or not at least one ball has won in the specific area 44 of the variable winning device 40 is determined based on a signal from the specific area winning ball detection switch 132 by the continuous opening / closing operation executing section 123b. (S10
6). Here, when a ball is won in the specific area 44 (Y in S106), a continuation flag for repeatedly executing the continuous opening and closing operation of the variable prize device 40 is set (S).
107).

While the variable winning device 40 is open, it is also determined whether or not a predetermined number of ten balls have been won in the entire winning area 43 of the variable winning device 40 (S108). Here, when there are 10 winnings (S1
08, Y), the solenoid 45 is driven based on a command from the continuous open / close operation execution unit 123b, and the pair of movable pieces 41, 4
1 is closed (S110).

If there is no winning of 10 balls (N in S108), it is determined whether or not a timeout of 10 seconds has occurred (S109). Here, in the case of timeout (Y in S109), the variable winning device 40 is closed (S109).
110). If it is not time-out (S109
N), and returns to the determination of whether or not ten prizes have been won (S108).

When the variable winning device 40 is closed, the continuation flag is set (Y in S111). In other words, if the ball has won the specific area 44 when the variable winning device 40 was opened last time, the continuous opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 40 is performed by the continuous opening / closing operation execution unit 123b up to the maximum continuous number of 16 times. It will be repeatedly executed (S112, S113).

The flowchart of FIG. 6 shows the passing winning opening winning process. If the hit ball successfully passes through the passing winning opening 24 during the progress of the game (Y in S201), a passing winning signal is output to the main control unit 100 from the passing opening winning ball detection switch 24a. This signal is sent to the game control CPU1.
11, the lottery using the random numbers is executed by the first lottery section 120a of the lottery executing means 120 (S20).
2).

When the random number lottery is performed by the first lottery section 120a, first, the RAM 11 of the one-chip microcomputer 110
The symbol random number for the first display change stored in
This will be referred to as “first symbol random number”. ) Is less than the limit number of four that can be normally displayed on the symbol storage display device 61 (S203).

If the limit is less than four (S203)
Y), the first symbol random number, which is the lottery result, is newly stored up to four times by the first reservation unit 121a of the right reservation unit 121 (S204). At this time, the stored number of the first symbol random numbers, that is, the number of execution right of the first display change, is stored in the ordinary symbol holding lamp 6 of the ordinary symbol storage and display device 61.
Addition display is performed by turning on 2 (S205).

On the other hand, even if a random number lottery is performed in a state where the symbol random numbers are stored up to the maximum number of 4 (N in S203),
No new first symbol random number is stored, and the right to execute the first display change is abandoned (S207). Then the first
A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening 24, including the case where the execution right of the display change is discarded (S206).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, if the first display change is not in progress (N in S300), it is determined whether the execution right for the first display change is suspended (S301). . If the execution right is suspended (Y in S301), the first symbol random number (lottery result by the first lottery unit 120a) corresponding to the execution right is stored in the RAM 11.
One is read from S3 (S302).

At this time, whether or not the first symbol random number corresponds to the hit mode is checked by referring to the hit determination reference table, and the first display executed based on the first symbol random number is performed. Obtain the execution result of the fluctuation. Further, based on the execution result, a symbol to be stopped last is appropriately selected by random number drawing or the like.

A predetermined execution start instruction including the information such as the execution result and an instruction to start the first display change is sent to the display control CPU of the display main control unit 150 through the I / O port 151.
152. It should be noted that when the execution start command is output, one of the ordinary symbol holding lamps 62 of the ordinary symbol storage and display device 61 is turned off so that the subtraction display is performed (S3).
03).

The first display control unit 152a of the display control CPU 152 that has received the instruction to start execution of the first display variation executes the first display variation on the ordinary symbol display device 60 according to the execution result included in the received instruction ( S304). Here, if the lottery result of the first lottery unit 120a is a hit, the number “7” or “3” which is the hit mode (and the specific mode) is finally stopped.

When such a winning mode is determined (S3
05, Y), the second lottery section 12 of the lottery execution means 120
0b, a random number lottery for determining the result of the second display variation on the variable display device 30 is executed this time (S
306). This will be described with reference to FIG. Note that, as a result of the first display change, when the numbers other than the numbers “7” and “3” are in the last lost mode (S3
05, N, S307), the random number lottery for the second display change described below is not executed subsequently.

When the result of the first display change is determined to be the winning mode (Y in S305), first, in the flowchart shown in FIG.
0b, a lottery using a random number is executed (S40).
1).

When the random number lottery is performed by the second lottery section 120b, the symbol random number for the second display change (hereinafter referred to as the “second random number”) stored in the RAM 113 of the one-chip microcomputer 110.
Design random number ”. ) Is less than the limit of four that can be displayed on the hold storage display device 35 (S4).
02).

Here, if the limit number is less than four (S402)
Y), the second symbol random number as the lottery result is newly stored up to four times by the second reservation unit 121b of the right reservation means 121 (S403). At this time, the stored number of the second symbol random numbers, that is, the number of reserved execution right of the second display change is added and displayed by lighting of the reserved lamp 36 of the reserved storage display device 35 (S404), and then the second designated variable shown in FIG. 2
The processing shifts to display change processing (S405).

On the other hand, even if a random number lottery is performed in a state where the symbol random numbers are stored up to the maximum number of four (N in S402),
The second symbol random number is not newly stored, and the right to execute the second display change is abandoned (S406).

Next, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, if the second display change or the special prize is not occurring (S50).
0 and N), it is determined whether or not the execution right of the above-described second display change is suspended (S501). If the execution right is suspended (Y in S501), one second symbol random number (lottery result by the second lottery unit 120b) corresponding to the execution right is read from the RAM 113 (S50).
2).

At this time, whether or not the second symbol random number corresponds to the hit mode is checked by referring to the hit determination reference table, and the second display executed based on the second symbol random number is performed. Obtain the execution result of the fluctuation. Further, based on the execution result, a symbol to be stopped last is appropriately selected by random number drawing or the like.

A predetermined execution start command including the information such as the execution result and an instruction to start the second display change is sent to the display control CPU of the display main control unit 150 through the I / O port 151.
152. It should be noted that when the execution start command is output, one of the hold lamps 36 of the hold storage display device 35 is turned off so that the subtraction display is performed (S503).

The second display control unit 152b of the display control CPU 152 that has received the instruction to start the execution of the second display variation executes the second display variation on the variable display device 30 according to the execution result included in the received instruction (S504). . Here, the second
If the lottery result of the lottery unit 120b is a hit,
The manner in which the same number is aligned on each display unit 31 of the variable display device 30 is finally determined.

When such a hit state is determined (S5)
05, Y), the details of which will be described later, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated by the control of the special prize generating means 122 (S50).
6). Since such a special prize is generated separately from the opening / closing control of the variable prize device 40 described above, the interest in the game is increased, and the opportunity for the player's profit is increased.

If the second display variation results in a loss mode in which the same numbers are not displayed on each display unit 31 of the variable display device 30 (N in S505, S507), the following prize is generated. I will not do it.

The flowchart shown in FIG.
The prize generation process executed when the result of the display change is a winning mode is shown. In this process, first, the special winning opening device 50 is opened (S601). Specifically, when the second symbol random number selected by the second lottery section 120b is a hit, the special prize signal is output from the special prize generating means 122 to the special winning opening device 50 based on the random number. Then, the solenoid 134 of the special winning opening device 50 is driven to drive the guide plate 5.
1 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds).

While opening the special winning opening device 50, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings, for example, ten, have been won based on the winning signal from the special winning opening winning ball detecting switch 51a (S602). Here, if there are ten winnings (Y in S602), the solenoid 134 is driven based on the signal from the special prize generating means 122, the guide plate 51 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and Winner device 50
Is closed (S604).

If there are no 10 winnings (S
It is determined whether or not a timeout of 29 seconds has occurred (N in 602) (S603). If a timeout has occurred (Y in S603), the special winning opening device 50 is closed (S604). If the timeout has not occurred (N in S603), 10
The process returns to the determination of whether or not there is a winning.

After the special winning opening device 50 is closed for 2 seconds,
Again, the special winning opening device 50 is opened for 29 seconds,
Before that, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds (the period from opening to closing of the special winning opening device 50 is one round) has reached a predetermined maximum number of continuations (S6).
05).

If the maximum number of continuations has not yet been reached (S
At 605, N), it is determined whether or not a ball has won the specific area 55 (S606). Here, if the ball has not won the specific area 55 (N in S606), the special prize ends at that time (S607). On the other hand, if a winning has been made in the specific area 55 (Y in S606), the special winning opening device 50 is opened again as the next round (S601). Also, when the maximum number of continuations is reached (Y in S605), the special prize ends (S60).
607).

As described above, when the result of the execution of the second display change is determined to be a hit state, the opening / closing control means 12
In addition to the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 40 according to 3, the special prize generating means 122 generates a special prize in which the special winning opening device 50 is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined maximum number of continuations. As a result, interest in the game is increased, and there are many opportunities to increase the profit of the player.

Furthermore, since the maximum number of times the opening and closing of the special winning opening device 50 is repeated is changed according to the type of the winning mode determined in the second display change, the game content becomes more interesting. It can further excite the thrill and excitement of the player.

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of continuations is set to 10 if the number “7” is in a winning state as a result of the second display change, and the number “3” is set to “3”. If the winning mode is the same, the maximum number of continuations is set to seven. If the number is other than "7" or "3", the maximum number of continuations is set to three. You.

The flowchart of FIG. 11 shows the first time-saving mode setting process. In this processing, when the first display change is executed on the ordinary symbol display device 60 during the game (S
700, Y), the first time-saving setting unit 1 of the time-saving setting means 125
25a, it is determined whether or not the result of the first display change is the specific mode (the same as the winning mode in the present embodiment) (S701).

When the specific mode is determined (Y in S701),
The first time-saving setting unit 125a sets the first time-saving mode in which the required time per one change of the first display after the next time is shorter than the normal time by a predetermined number of times of 50 (S702). ). When the first display variation is executed during the first time-saving mode (Y in S703), the first time-saving setting unit 125a determines again whether or not the specific mode is determined (S704).

If the specific mode is determined here (S7
04, Y), the required time for the first display change is repeatedly reduced by the number of times that the predetermined number of times of the new first time reduction mode is cumulatively added to the remaining number of times in the first time reduction mode so far ( S705).

More specifically, if the time required for the first display change for 10 times in the first time-saving mode up to the previous time is still reduced at the time when the specific mode is determined, 50
Batches are added, and after that, 10 + 50 = 60 first batches
The required time is reduced by the display fluctuation. Such control does not diminish the player's interest in any way.

Alternatively, as another embodiment, when the execution result of the first display variation is repeatedly determined to be a specific mode in the first time-saving mode, the remaining of the predetermined number of times up to the previous time is deleted. Therefore, control may be performed so that the required time for the first display change is repeatedly shortened by the predetermined number of times.

In any case, the gaming machine 10 may have a first time-saving mode in which the time required for the first display change after the next time is shortened, based on the execution result of the first display change. In the first time-saving mode, the number of times that the first display variation can be executed per unit time increases.

Further, the first time-saving setting section 125a sets the required time for reducing the first display fluctuation to be different from each other according to the type of the specific mode that causes the first time-saving mode. Specifically, when the number “7” is in a specific mode in which the number “7” is stopped, the time required for the first display change per time is reduced from 10 seconds in a normal state to 1 second, and the number “3” is stopped. If it is a specific mode, the time is reduced to 2 seconds. As described above, since the time during which the first display fluctuation is reduced differs depending on the type of the specific mode, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

When the result of the execution of the first display variation is the loss mode (N in S704), the predetermined number of times is subtracted from the predetermined number of times by the current execution (S706). When one display change is executed (Y in S707), the first time-saving mode ends at that time (S708).

The flowchart of FIG. 12 shows the second time-saving mode setting process. In this processing, when the second display is being changed on the variable display device 30 during the game (S8)
00, Y), the second time-saving setting section 12 of the time-saving setting means 125
5b determines whether or not the result of the second display change is the specific mode (included in the winning mode in the present embodiment) (S801).

When the specific mode is determined (Y in S801),
The second time-saving setting section 125b sets the second time-saving mode in which the required time per second display change after the next time is shorter than the normal time by a predetermined number of times of 50 (S802). ). When the second display variation is executed during the second time-saving mode (Y in S803), it is determined again by the second time-saving setting unit 125b whether or not the specific mode is determined (S804).

Here, when the specific mode is determined (S8
04, Y), the required time of the second display change is repeatedly reduced by the number of times that the predetermined number of times of the new second time reduction mode is cumulatively added to the remaining number of times in the second time reduction mode so far ( S805).

More specifically, if the time required for the second display change for the tenth time in the second time-saving mode up to the previous time is reduced when the specific mode is determined, a new 50% is added.
Batches are added, and after that, 10 + 50 = 60 second batches
The required time is reduced by the display fluctuation. Such control does not diminish the player's interest in any way.

Alternatively, as another embodiment, when the execution result of the second display variation is determined to be a specific mode in the second time saving mode, the remaining of the predetermined number of times up to the previous time is deleted. Thus, control may be performed such that the required time of the second display change is repeatedly shortened by the predetermined number of times.

In any case, the gaming machine 10 may have a second time-saving mode in which the time required for the second and subsequent display changes is reduced based on the result of the execution of the second display change. In the second time-saving mode, the number of times the second display variation can be executed per unit time increases,
The chance of generating a special prize by opening and closing the special winning opening device 50 described above increases, and the profit of the player increases.

Further, the second time-saving setting section 125b sets the required time for reducing the second display fluctuation in the time-saving mode to be different from each other according to the type of the specific mode that causes the second time-saving mode. Specifically, in the specific mode in which the number “7” is aligned, the time required for the second display change per time is reduced from 10 seconds in the normal state to 1 second, and the identification in which the number “3” is aligned. In the case of the mode, it is reduced to 2 seconds.
As described above, since the time during which the second display fluctuation is shortened varies depending on the type of the specific mode, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

When the result of the execution of the second display variation is a loss mode (N in S804), the number of executions is subtracted from the predetermined number of times (S806). Are executed (Y in S807), the second time-saving mode ends at that time (S808).

The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and changes and additions may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Even if present, it is included in the present invention.

For example, if not only the variable display device 30 but also the ordinary symbol display device 60 and the ordinary symbol storage display device 61 are integrated into the variable winning device 40 to constitute one accessory, the number of parts can be reduced. Cost can be reduced, and novel playability can be produced by one accessory. In addition, since it can be configured compactly, it is possible to improve the mountability on the game board 11 in a limited space.

In the first display variation, the case where the numeral “7” or “3” is finally stopped and displayed is determined as a winning mode and a specific mode. (△, △, etc.) may be set as a hit mode or a specific mode when stop display is performed. Of course, the specific mode may not be included in the winning mode, but may be different numbers or patterns.

Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of continuations in the special prize is set to be different depending on the type of the hitting mode of the second display change which caused the special prize. In addition to changing the number of balls that can be awarded in the special winning opening device 50 during each round after unifying the maximum number of continuous times to five or the like, or changing the number of balls that can be awarded during each round The value of the special prize may be set to be different by changing the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the balls that have won the mouth device 50.

When the execution result of each display change is determined in a specific mode by being overlapped in each time saving mode, the time saving setting means 125 accumulatively adds the predetermined number of times this time to the remainder of the predetermined number of times until the previous time. The time required for each display change is repeatedly reduced by the number of times, but as another example, when the execution result of each display change is determined in a specific manner by overlapping during the time saving mode, the remaining time of the predetermined number of times until the previous time is determined. May be deleted and the required time for each display change may be repeatedly reduced by the predetermined number of times. The time-saving mode relating to the first display variation and the time-saving mode relating to the second display variation are set independently of each other, but may be configured to occur only in one of the time-saving modes.

[0180]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the initial opening / closing operation is executed by the variable prize device when a ball wins in each starting winning opening, and when a ball wins in a specific area during the initial opening / closing operation, the game is continued. The opening / closing operation is repeatedly performed up to the maximum number of continuations, and further, the first display variation is performed on the first display device based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening. When the second display variation is executed on the display device and the result is determined in a winning manner, a special prize is generated separately from each opening / closing operation of the variable winning device.

As a result, the interest in the game increases,
There will be many opportunities for the player's profit to increase. In particular, the game elements of the fever machine are added to the conventional wings, and the game methods between different models are merged to create a completely new game method, so that the thrill and excitement of the player are also increased. Can be.

Further, when the result of each display change is determined in a specific manner, at least the time required for the next display change is shortened from the normal time, so that the number of times each display change can be executed per unit time increases. I do. As a result, the chance of occurrence of the special prize further increases, and the profit of the player further increases.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing functions of a game control CPU and a display control CPU of a main control unit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a variable winning device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining opening / closing control processing in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a passing winning opening winning process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a first example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flow chart for explaining display change processing.

FIG. 8 shows a second example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flow chart for explaining symbol random number lottery processing.

FIG. 9 shows a second example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flow chart for explaining display change processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a special prize generation process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a first time-saving mode process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a second time-saving mode process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine 11 ... Game board 12 ... Handle 13 ... Upper plate 14 ... Lower plate 17 ... Out opening 18 ... Electrical lamp 19 ... Decoration lamp 20 ... Start winning prize opening 24 ... Pick up winning opening 30 ... Variable display device 31 ... Display Part 35 ... Hold storage display device 36 ... Hold lamp 40 ... Variable winning device 41 ... Movable piece 50 ... Big winning opening device 51 ... Induction plate 55 ... Specific area 60 ... Normal symbol display device 61 ... Normal symbol storage display device 62 ... Normal Symbol holding lamp 100 Main controller 110 One-chip microcomputer 111 Game control CPU 112 ROM 113 RAM 120 Lottery execution unit 120a First lottery unit 120b Second lottery unit 121 Right holding unit 121a First Reservation unit 121b Second reserving unit 122 Special prize generation unit 123 Opening / closing control unit 123a Initial opening / closing operation execution unit 123b Connection Opening / closing operation execution unit 125 time saving setting means 125a first time saving setting unit 125b second time saving setting unit 150 display main control unit 152 display control CPU 152a first display control unit 152b second display control unit 153 Control ROM 154 RAM 170 Voice control unit 172 Voice synthesis circuit 173 Voice amplification circuit 174 Speaker

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A game machine in which a ball is hit on a game board and a predetermined profit is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball to a player when various prizes are placed on the game board while the ball is falling. , A start winning opening through which a ball can be won, a passing winning opening through which a ball can pass, a variable winning device that can be opened and closed, a first display device whose display content can be changed, and a first display device whose display content can also be changed. 2 display device, and a game control device for controlling the progress of the game, wherein the variable winning device has a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball into the winning opening and an open state where it is easy to win the ball. A condition change mechanism that can be opened and closed, a specific area is provided in a part of the winning opening, and the first display device is configured to stop and display the execution result after the display content changes for a predetermined time. Display variation is executed, and the second display device performs a predetermined time A second display variation in which the execution result is stopped and displayed after the display content has been changed over is executed, and the game control device includes at least an opening / closing control unit, a display control unit, a special prize generation unit, and a time reduction setting unit. The opening / closing control means executes an initial opening / closing operation for temporarily displacing a condition changing mechanism of the variable winning device to an open state when a ball wins in the starting winning opening, and during the initial opening / closing operation. When at least one ball wins in the specific area, a continuous opening / closing operation of displacing the condition changing mechanism to the open state is executed again, and at least one ball wins in the specific area during the continuous opening / closing operation. On the condition that, the continuous opening and closing operation is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times of continuation, and the display control means is configured to perform the first opening / closing operation on the first display device based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening. Executing a display change, and when the execution result of the first display change is determined to be a winning mode, subsequently executing a second display change in the second display device; When the execution result of the display change is determined in the winning mode, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated, and when the execution result of each display change is determined in the specific mode, the next time A gaming machine characterized in that the required time is shorter than usual. 2. A game machine in which a ball is hit on a game board, and a predetermined profit is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball to a player when various balls on the game board are won while the ball is falling. , A start winning opening through which a ball can be won, a passing winning opening through which a ball can pass, a variable winning device that can be opened and closed, a first display device whose display content can be changed, and a first display device whose display content can also be changed. 2 display device, and a game control device for controlling the progress of the game, wherein the variable winning device has a normal closed state where it is difficult to win a ball into the winning opening and an open state where it is easy to win the ball. A condition change mechanism that can be opened and closed, a specific area is provided in a part of the winning opening, and the first display device is configured to stop and display the execution result after the display content changes for a predetermined time. Display variation is executed, and the second display device performs a predetermined time A second display variation in which the execution result is stopped and displayed after the display content has been changed over is executed, and the game control device includes at least an opening / closing control unit, a display control unit, a special prize generation unit, and a time reduction setting unit. The opening / closing control means executes an initial opening / closing operation for temporarily displacing a condition changing mechanism of the variable winning device to an open state when a ball wins in the starting winning opening, and during the initial opening / closing operation. When at least one ball wins in the specific area, a continuous opening / closing operation of displacing the condition changing mechanism to the open state is executed again, and at least one ball wins in the specific area during the continuous opening / closing operation. On the condition that, the continuous opening and closing operation is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times of continuation, and the display control means is configured to perform the first opening and closing operation on the first display device based on the passage of the ball to the passing winning opening. Executing a display change, and when the execution result of the first display change is determined to be a winning mode, subsequently executing a second display change in the second display device; When the execution result is determined in the winning mode, a special prize advantageous to the player is generated, and when the execution result of each of the display variations is determined in the specific mode, A gaming machine characterized in that the required time is repeatedly shortened up to the maximum number of continuations as compared to a normal time. 3. The time-saving setting means, in a time-saving mode in which the time required for each of the display changes is repeatedly shortened from the maximum number of continuations as compared with a normal time, the execution result of the display changes is fixed to a specific mode. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein, in the case of performing the above, the required time for each of the display fluctuations is repeatedly shortened by the number obtained by cumulatively adding the current maximum continuation number to the remainder of the maximum continuation number up to the previous time. . 4. The time-saving setting means, in a time-saving mode in which the time required for each of the display variations is repeatedly shortened from the maximum number of continuations as compared with a normal time, the execution result of each of the display variations is superimposed in a specific mode. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when determined, the remaining of the maximum number of continuations up to the previous time is deleted, and the time required for each display change is repeatedly reduced by the maximum number of continuations this time. 5. A method according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of specific modes are the execution results of the respective display variations, and the time-saving setting means varies a required time for reducing each of the display variations according to the type of the specific mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific mode, which is the execution result of each display change, is included in each of the hit modes. 7. A start winning opening is provided in plurality, and the opening / closing control means opens a condition changing mechanism in an initial opening / closing operation of the variable winning device according to a type of each starting winning opening in which a ball wins. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, wherein the required time or the number of times of displacing the state is changed. 8. The prize generating means for executing the second display change includes a plurality of types of hits, and the prize generating means changes the value of the prize according to the type of the hitting type. 1,
The gaming machine according to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. 9. A special winning opening device is provided on the game board, and the special winning opening device has a guide plate capable of opening and closing the special winning opening, and the guide plate is normally maintained in a closed state. The prize is provided by repeatedly opening and closing the guide plate up to a maximum number of continuations, thereby obtaining the special prize.
The gaming machine according to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. 10. The special prize generating means changes the value of the special prize by changing the maximum number of times that the guide plate of the special winning opening device can be repeatedly opened and closed according to the type of the winning mode. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein: 11. The special prize generating means changes the number of balls that can be won when the guide plate of the special winning opening device is open according to the type of the winning mode, thereby reducing the value of the special prize. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the gaming machine is different. 12. The game control device includes a right holding unit, and the right holding unit determines whether or not the first display is changing when the ball passes through the passing winning opening, 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the first display change is being performed, execution of a new first display change is temporarily suspended up to a maximum continuation number. , 8,9,10
Or the gaming machine according to 11. 13. When the result of the first display change is determined to be a winning mode, the right holding means determines whether or not the second display change is in progress, and determines whether the second display change is in progress. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein, in the event of a change, execution of a new second display change is temporarily suspended up to a maximum number of times of continuation. 14. A condition changing mechanism of the variable winning device, comprising a pair of movable pieces which are pivotally supported at right and left sides of the winning opening and which can be opened and closed in synchronization with each other. , 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,1
14. The gaming machine according to 2 or 13. 15. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first display device and the second display device is integrated with the variable prize device to form one accessory.
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,
The gaming machine according to 13 or 14.