JP2003079823A - Combination game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To vary a second combination or the number of game media put out upon the formation of the second combination. SOLUTION: This combination game machine 1 puts out a predetermined number of game media on condition that ball entrance indicating parts 24a enter into specific indicating conditions correspondingly to ball holes 20 to 23 through which game balls have entered and that a combination of the ball entrance indicating parts 24a entered into the specific indicating conditions during a unit game is one of specific combinations. The specific combinations include a first combination and the second combination which causes a larger number of game media to be put out than the first combination. A combination changing means 56 or a put-out number changing means 57 is provided for changing the second combination or the number of balls put out according to predetermined conditions, and the result of actuation of the means is displayed in a combination reporting means 25 or a put-out number reporting means 26.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention sequentially shoots game balls as a game medium to a game area provided with a plurality of ball entrances,
The present invention relates to a combination gaming machine in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out according to the type of combination of ball entrances into which a game ball has entered for each unit game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a conventional combination gaming machine is shown in FIG.
There is such a game board configuration. In this type of combination gaming machine 1, a plurality of ball entrances 20 to 23 are arranged in a game area 18 of a game board 17, and a ball entrance display section 24a corresponding to each of the ball entrances is installed. There is.

A predetermined number of game balls for each unit game are sequentially launched into the game area 18 by the player's operation, enter one of the plurality of entrances, and display the entrance corresponding to the entrance. Department
24a lights up. When the combination of the lighting portions of the ball entry display portion 24a becomes a specific combination, a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the combination are paid out. That is,
The combination gaming machine 1 has a game configuration aiming to enter the game ball into the entrance corresponding to the entry display section 24a so that the entry display section 24a is turned on in a specific combination for each unit game. ing.

Conventionally, in the combination gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. 9,
The specific combination is four combinations adjacent to the ball input display part 24a, and when it comes to the identification pattern attached to the ball input display part 24a, it is "1, 2, 3, 4", "2, 3, 4". There are 13 types of combinations of "5", ..., "13,14,15,16". And, in these specific combinations, the degree of difficulty of establishment varies depending on the location of the various entrances and the arrangement of the game parts such as the game nails 38. Therefore, the number of payouts of the game medium differs depending on the degree of difficulty of establishment. ing. For example, as a specific combination, a first combination for paying out a specified number of game media (for example, 16 game balls or a game medal) and a third combination for paying out a specified number of game media three times. The combination of 2 is preset, and the second combination is a combination of two kinds of the identification symbols “5, 6, 7, 8” and “9, 10, 11, 12” among the above 13 kinds of combinations. And the first combination is the remaining 11 kinds of combinations.

On the other hand, the winning display means 24 is not limited to one in which the ball display portions 24a are arranged in a horizontal row as shown in FIG. 9, but one in which the ball display portions 24a are arranged in a 4 × 4 matrix. (Not shown) is also known. In this case, the specific combination is a combination in which the winning ball display unit 24a of the winning display means 24 lights up all of the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal one line, and has a total of four vertical lines, four horizontal lines, and two diagonal lines. There are 10 types.
Then, in the conventional combination gaming machine 1, among these combinations, vertical 4 lines and horizontal 4 lines are set as a first combination, and diagonal 2 lines are set as a second combination in advance.

[0006]

As described above, the combination gaming machine has the interest of establishing a specific combination in a unit game to obtain as many game media as possible.
The structure of a specific combination and the number of payouts of game media based on its establishment do not change, and the game structure is simple. Due to this, there is a problem that this type of gaming machine lacks variety.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a combination gaming machine having a higher variety than ever before.

[0008]

A combination gaming machine 1 according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of entrances arranged in a game area 18 of a game board 17, and a plurality of entrances corresponding to the plurality of entrances. With a prize display means 24 for changing the specific display different from the state before the game is entered, which has the game display unit 24a and the game game ball corresponding to the game entrance In the combination gaming machine 1 configured to pay out a predetermined number of game media according to the type of the combination when the combination of the entry display section 24a that has become the specific display is the specific combination, the specific combination Includes a first combination and a second combination in which the number of payouts of game media is larger than that in the case of becoming the first combination, and the second combination is changed based on a predetermined condition. It is characterized in that a combination changing means 56 is provided.

Further, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has a plurality of ball entrances arranged in the game area 18 of the game board 17 and a plurality of ball entrance displays corresponding to each of the plurality of ball entrances. Ball entry display section having a section 24a and corresponding to a ball entrance into which a game ball enters
If the combination of the winning display means 24 for changing the specific display of 24a to a specific display different from that before the entering and the specific display of the entering display section 24a for each unit game is a specific combination, the type of the combination In the combination gaming machine 1 configured to pay out a predetermined number of game media according to the above, in the specific combination, the payout number of game media is larger than when the first combination and the first combination are achieved. 2 combinations are included, and a payout amount changing means 57 for changing the payout amount of the game medium corresponding to the second combination is provided based on a predetermined condition.

Further, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a combination notifying means 25 for notifying the player of the second combination changed by the operation of the combination changing means 56.

Further, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has a payout amount notifying means 26 for notifying the player of the payout amount of the game medium corresponding to the second combination changed by the operation of the payout amount changing means 57. It is characterized by having.

Further, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the present invention is characterized in that the combination changing means 56 or the payout amount changing means 57 is operated after the game has been repeated a predetermined number of times.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a combination gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment] First, the structure of a combination gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the combination gaming machine 1. In the figure, 2 indicates the body frame, and the body frame
A glass door 3 and an opening / closing plate 4 are openably and closably attached to the window hole 2. The open / close plate 4 has an upper plate 5 for storing game balls.
Also, an upper payout opening 6 through which a game ball as a game medium comes out is formed, and in the vicinity of the right end portion of the upper plate 5, an upper plate ball removing lever 7 for extracting the game ball in the upper plate 5 is provided. A speaker 8 is installed on the lower left side of the upper plate 5 from the back side of the opening / closing plate.

Further, a jackpot lamp 9a is provided on the upper front portion of the body frame.
Is installed, and a handle for shooting game balls at the lower front
10a, a lower tray 11 capable of storing surplus balls of the upper tray 5, an ashtray 12, and a settlement button 13 are installed, a stop button 14 on the side of the handle 10a, a lower outlet 15 and a lower tray 11 on the lower tray 11. A plate ball removing lever 16 is provided.

From the glass portion 3a of the glass door 3,
The game area 18 of the game board 17 can be seen as shown in FIG. The game area 18 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 19 in a substantially circular shape. Within the game area 18, a multi-entry ball entrance 20 and a sky entrance ball entrance 2 are provided.
1, left sleeve entrance 22, right sleeve entrance 23, prize display means 24, combination notification means 25, payout number notification means 26, score display means 27,
Guidance symbol display means 28, starting means 29, first variable ball entering means 3
0, actuation means 31, second variable ball means 32, game number display means 33, windmills 34, 35, illuminated windmills 36, 37, a large number of game nails 38, ball stopper rubber 39, side lamps 9b and other gaming components Is provided. Further, in the first variable ball entrance means 30, a first special ball entrance 40 and second special ball entrances 41, 41 on both sides thereof are provided, and the second variable ball entrance means 32 operates. Then, the large entrance 32a (see FIG. 4) is opened.
In addition, multiple entrance ball entrance 20, sky entrance ball entrance 21, left sleeve entrance 22, right sleeve entrance 23, first special entrance 40, second special entrance 41, 41 and large entrance When referring to the ball entrances provided in the game area 18, such as the mouth 32a, they are hereinafter referred to as "various ball entrances".

The multi-inlet ball entrance 20 is provided in the lower part of the game area 18, and a plurality (for example, 16) of ball entrances 20a are arranged in a horizontal row, and a cover 20b is attached from the front side. Has been done. On the front surface of the cover 20b, each entrance 2 of the multi-entrance entrance 20
Identification symbols “1” to “16” such as numbers indicating 0a are attached. It should be noted that each of the ball entrances 20a of the multi-entry ball entrance 20 is set so that there is a difference in height in the probability of entering the game balls due to the arrangement of the game nails 38. Further, the sky entrance 21, the left sleeve entrance 22 and the right sleeve entrance 23 are each provided with one predetermined identification symbol of "1" to "16". Here, for convenience, the sky entrance 21 is "11", the left sleeve entrance 22 is "2", and the right sleeve entrance 23 is "15".
Is attached.

The prize display means 24 is provided below the multi-constituting ball entrance 20, and a plurality (for example, 16) of balls are provided corresponding to each entrance 20a of the multi-constituting entrance 20. The display units 24a are arranged in a horizontal row. Ball display section of the prize display means 24
24a is a light emitting member such as a light bulb or LED covered with a resin cover, and when a game ball enters various entrances, the one corresponding to the identification pattern attached to the entrance is identified. To display. The specific display of the ball entry display section 24a referred to here may be a display different from the display before the game ball enters the various entry ports, for example, according to the above-mentioned configuration of the ball entry display section 24a, The light before the ball is off, and the light after the ball is on. In the drawings, the game nail 38, each ball entry port 20a of the multi-entry ball entry port 20 and the ball entry display portion 24a are provided with reference numerals only partially for convenience.

Generally, in this type of combination gaming machine 1, the winning score corresponding to the specific combination is given on condition that the combination of the lighting portions of the ball input display portion 24a is a specific combination during the unit game. At the same time as awarding, a prescribed number of game media (16 game balls or 1 game medal, etc.) is paid out for each winning point.

The unit game is appropriately set for each combination gaming machine 1. For example, when a predetermined number (eg, 16) of game balls are launched from the start of the unit game to the game area 18, Shooting is paused, all the game balls that have been shot enter the various entrances, or a predetermined time has elapsed since the game balls were stopped, or before 16 game balls have been launched. Press the settlement button 13 to finish.

The specific combination is, for example, the entrance display section 24.
a is a combination of four continuous lights, in this case, the identification pattern "1.
There are 13 combinations of "2,3,4", "2,3,4,5", ..., "13,14,15,16". In addition, the specific combination is the first with one winning score.
And the second combination, which has more winning points than the first combination. The conventional combination gaming machine 1 is, for example, as shown in FIG.
In other words, the combination of the ball entering display portions 24a that constitutes the second combination is two kinds of combinations of "5, 6, 7, 8" and "9, 10, 11, 12," and the second combination. Since the second combination and the number of payouts are predetermined such that the number of payouts of the combination is three times the specified number, that is, the winning score is three points, "JACK POT" or the like below or above the prize display means 24. It suffices to print the character of, and it is not necessary to inform the payout amount of the second combination one by one. On the other hand, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is configured to change the second combination and the number of payouts thereof based on a predetermined condition. That is, in the first embodiment, a winning score of 1 point is awarded every time one composition of the first combination is established, and two or three winning points are awarded every time one composition of the second combination is established. A specified number of game media are paid out for each score. The second combination is
A predetermined type (for example, two types) of combinations are selected from the above 13 types of specific combinations. Therefore, the second
Since it is necessary to notify the player of the number of payouts corresponding to the entry display section 24a and the second combination which constitutes the combination of each combination, the combination notification means 25 and the payout number notification means 26 are provided. . Since the maximum payout amount in the unit game is 10 times the specified number, the maximum score that the player can obtain in one game is 10.

The combination notifying means 25 shown in FIG.
Also, the digital display area corresponding to the width of the winning display means 24 is formed in a plurality of stages corresponding to the type of the second combination, and the digital display showing the second combination such as "JACK POT" is digital. The display area can be moved left and right or the display location can be changed. Further, in the first embodiment, since the second combination has two types, the digital display area has two stages. However, the number of stages of the digital display area appropriately increases or decreases according to the type of the second combination. Good to do. Further, in the first embodiment, the specific combination is a combination in which the ball display section 24a of the winning display means 24 is a four continuous light, so that the width of the digital display such as "JACK POT" is four adjacent. It corresponds to the width of the sphere display portion 24a. Therefore, in the case where the second combination is the triple lighting or the five continuous lighting of the ball entering display portion 24a, the width of the adjacent three or five ball entering display portions 24a may be made to correspond.

Further, the payout amount notifying means 26 has any configuration as long as it can notify the player of the payout amount corresponding to the second combination or the information (winning score) related to the payout amount of the second combination. Alternatively, for example, a 7-segment LED, a liquid crystal display, an LED display, or the like can be considered. The payout amount notification means 26 of FIG. 2 displays information relating to the payout amount of the second combination, that is, the winning score.
In addition, the number of payouts of the second combination is twice the prescribed number or 3 in advance.
When it is set to be doubled, the payout amount notification means 26 displays a number, a character, a pattern, or the like related to the payout amount of the second combination, such as "2" or "3". It is supposed to do. Then, when the second combination is established while displaying "2", two winning points are counted and twice the specified number of game media are paid out, and when "3" is displayed, the second combination is obtained. When the combination of is established, 3 points are added and the specified number of 3
Double game media are being paid out.

Since the other constituent elements arranged in the game area 18 of the combination gaming machine 1 are well known, they will be briefly described below.

The score display means 27 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and displays the numbers "0" to "9" and "F". The numbers "0" to "9" and "F" each mean the total score of the winning points obtained during the unit game, and "F" means the maximum score of 10. That is, the number obtained by multiplying the total score displayed on the score display means 27 by a specified number is the number of game media to be paid out as a result of the unit game.

The guide symbol display means 28 includes one or a plurality of, for example, three symbol display portions 28 each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like.
A, 28b, 28c are arranged side by side, and the guide symbols of the respective symbol display parts 28a, 28b, 28c are changed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) by random number control or the like. In addition, as the guide pattern, numeral patterns from "0" to "9" and other appropriate patterns are used. Further, the confirmation display mode of the guide pattern display means 28, the jackpot mode and the out-of-court mode are preset, here, for convenience, the jackpot mode is "1.1.1", "3.3.3", " The combination of "5/5/5" and "7/7/7" is used as the guide pattern, and other combinations of the guide patterns are used as disengagement modes.

The starting means 29 includes a sensor for detecting a game ball and may be of a passage gate type or a ball entrance type. When this starting means 29 detects a game ball, each symbol display portion 28a, 28b, 28c of the guide symbol display means 28 variably displays the guide symbol, and after the lapse of a predetermined time, the first symbol display portion 28a, the second symbol display. Part 28b,
The third symbol display portion 28c is designed to display the guide symbols in order. In FIG. 2, the passage gate type starting means 29 is shown, and this starting means 29 is for starting the fluctuation of the guide pattern. On the other hand, in the case of the entrance opening type starting means (not shown), not only does it start the changing operation of the guide pattern, but also has a function as an entrance as well as various entrances.

The first variable ball entrance means 30 is provided with an electrically operated opening / closing member 30a, a first special ball entrance 40 provided inside and second special ball entrances 41, 41 on both sides thereof. , The guide pattern display means 28 is a big hit mode, for example, "1.1.1", "3/3/3", "5/5/5",
Opening / closing member 3 on condition that any of "7/7/7" is confirmed and displayed
0a opens for a predetermined time (for example, 8.0 seconds). It should be noted that the first variable ball entrance means 30 of FIG. 2 is provided with a predetermined identification symbol, for example, “7” “8” “9” “11”, and the first special ball entrance 40 and the second special ball entrance 40. When a game ball enters the ball entrance 41, 41, the ball display section 24a of the prize display means 24 corresponding to the identification symbol is turned on.

The actuating means 31, like the starting means 29, includes a sensor for detecting a game ball and may be of a passage gate type or a ball entrance type. In addition, the operating means 31 is normally an O sensor.
In the FF state, nothing is detected when the game ball passes or enters, but the first variable ball entering means 30
On the condition that the game ball enters the first special entrance 40 when the game is opened, the sensor remains in the ON state until the game is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 times), and then returns to the OFF state. It is like this.

The second variable ball entering means 32 is provided with a forward tilt opening type opening / closing member 32b and a large ball entrance 32a provided inside, and based on the game ball detection result of the operating means 31, for a predetermined time. It is designed to be opened (for example, 4.0 seconds). That is,
The second variable ball entering means 32 is a so-called score increasing device, which operates when the operating means 31 is in the ON state,
When a game ball enters the large entrance 32a, the total of the winning points acquired during the game is doubled. Further, the second variable ball entering means 32 has a predetermined identification pattern, for example, "8""9".
"11" and "12" are attached, and when the game ball enters the large entrance 32a, the entry display section 24a of the prize display means 24 corresponding to the identification symbol is turned on. Hereinafter, the ON state of the actuating means 31 capable of actuating the second variable ball entering means 32 is referred to as a special game state.

The game number display means 33 is constituted by a 7-segment LED or the like, and is adapted to display the numbers "0" to "9". The number of remaining games or the ON state of the operating means 31 is ON.
Shows the number of games after the state has been reached. For example, when the ON state of the operating means 31 continues for 14 games, "3"
To "0", then "9"
To "0" to notify the player of the number of remaining games in the ON state of the operating means 31.

As described above, this type of combination gaming machine 1
Based on the result of the game ball detection of the starting means 29, the guide symbols of the respective symbol display portions 28a, 28b, 28c of the guide symbol display means 28 start the varying operation, and the big hit mode is confirmed and displayed.
The variable ball entering means 30 is opened for a predetermined time. First variable ball entry means
On the condition that the game ball enters the first special ball entrance 40 when opening 30, the special game state is entered, and the second variable ball entering means 32 opens based on the result of the game ball detected by the operating means 31. The game structure is as follows. This special game state is a game state in which it is very easy for a player to win a winning score.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a rear surface structure of the combination gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in the figure, a game board 17 is attached to the back side of the main body frame 2 of the combination gaming machine 1. On the back side of the game board 17, a storage tank 42a for storing the game medium for payout, a payout cassette 42b for storing the game medium paid out from the upper payout outlet 6 or the lower payout outlet 15 and a payout cassette 42b from the storage tank 42a. The ejection means 42 including a supply rail 42c for replenishing the game medium, a launch hammer (not shown) installed at the base end of the guide rail 19 and the handle 10a to launch the launch means 10 (see FIG. 4). A driving motor 10b for driving the constituent hammers is installed. In the figure, 43 is a main control board, 44 is a display control board, 45 is an illumination control board, 46 is a voice control board, 47 is a payout control board, 48 is a firing control board, and 49 is a power supply control board. Therefore, a plurality of control boards are installed for each control function, and the boards have a single function. Note that these control boards 43 to
47 is composed of electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.

Next, the control system of the combination gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, in this control system, a game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 43 from various game parts such as the starting means 29 arranged on the front surface of the game board 17, and the main control board 43 determines a predetermined operation related to the game operation. Is calculated. The main control board 43 is for controlling the overall game, and is provided with a game control means 50, a backup means 51 and a game return means 52.

The game control means 50 is mainly for controlling the game operation of the gaming machine 1, and the lottery means 53,
Random number generating means 54, game updating means 55, combination changing means 5
6. The payout amount changing means 57, the special game state generating means 58, the ball entry processing means 59, the settlement processing means 60, the command transmitting means 61 and the like.

The lottery means 53 receives the game ball detection signal of the starting means 29, and determines the operation / non-operation of the first variable ball entering means 30 by a random number for game state determination, and the lottery. When the result is inoperative, a function to determine whether or not to display the deviating reach such as "1.1.2" on the guide symbol display means 28 and the guide symbol display means 28 when the lottery result is activated.
Has a function of opening the first variable ball entrance means 30 for a predetermined time (for example, 8.0 seconds) immediately after the big hit mode is confirmed and displayed.

The random number generating means 54 has a function of repeatedly generating a game state determining random number for the lottery means 53 to perform a lottery and other predetermined random numbers. For example, when the operation probability of the first variable ball entering means 30 is 1/300, the random number generating means 54 stores a random number value of "0" to "299", and a predetermined random value among these random number values is stored. A numerical value (for example, "0") is set as a random number value corresponding to the operation of the first variable ball entering means 30, and another random number value is preset as a deviating random value corresponding to the non-operation of the first variable ball entering means 30. Has been done. And the lottery means 53
When the winning random number value is randomly selected, the first variable ball entering means 30 is adapted to be opened for a predetermined time immediately after the guide symbol display means 28 confirms and displays the big hit mode.

The game update means 55 has a unit game end determination function and a next game start determination function, and indicates that the unit game has ended by a combination changing means 56, a payout amount changing means 57, and a ball entry process. It transmits to the means 59 and the settlement processing means 60 to prepare for starting the next game, and starts the next game when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed. Further, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 14 games) have ended after the occurrence of the special game state, the fact is transmitted to the special game state generation means 58 to end the special game state.

The end of the unit game by the game updating means 55 is determined by, for example, whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls have been fired since the start of the unit game, and which one of the ball entrance and the exit Whether a predetermined number of game balls have entered, whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the unit game or the first game ball in the unit game has been fired, whether the settlement button has been pressed, or an error Is performed based on confirmation such as whether or not the occurrence has occurred, the fact that a symbol such as a guide symbol has been confirmed and displayed, or based on the lapse of a predetermined time from these exemplified items. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the number-of-fires counting means 55a or the number-of-returning-balls counting means 55b of FIG. 4 is near the base end of the guide rail 19 of the game board 17 or from the guide rail 19 to the lower payout opening 15. It is installed in the discharge path of the communicating return balls (game balls), and counts the number of game balls hit by the launching means 10 or the number of return balls returned along the guide rail 19 after the launch.
Then, the game updating means 55 counts a value obtained by subtracting the count value of the return ball count means 55b from the count value of the firing number count means 55a as the value actually introduced into the game area 18.

The combination changing means 56 has a plurality of types (for example, 1
Combination storage means 56a in which information about specific combinations of three types) is stored in advance, and combination selection means 56b for selecting from the combination storage means 56a information about specific combinations that are second combinations of a predetermined type (for example, two types). And having a function of changing the second combination based on a predetermined condition. That is, the combination changing means 56 is a combination storage means.
1 of "1, 2, 3, 4" to "13, 14, 15, 16" stored in 56a
The combination selecting means 56b selects the information about two kinds of specific combinations, which is the second combination, from the information about three kinds of specific combinations.

Further, as a feature of the combination gaming machine 1 of this kind, when the game is advanced, when the operating means 31 is in the OFF state, that is, in the non-special game state, the game ball is left-handed so as to pass through the starting means 29. And, because the actuation means 31 is in the ON state, that is, when the special game state is right hitting so that the game ball passes through the actuation means 31, in the non-special game state, the game ball is on the left half of the game area 18. It is easy to enter a certain entrance, and in the special game state, there is a tendency that it is easy to enter the right half entrance. Therefore, when changing the second combination by means of the combination changing means 56, it is always possible to carry out from "1, 2, 3, 4" to "13, 14, 15.
If two kinds of combinations are randomly selected from 13 kinds of combinations of "16", there is a possibility that the expected payout amount cannot be secured in the special game state. Therefore, in the jackpot game, it is desirable to select the second combination from the predetermined specific combinations in consideration of the identification symbol of the large entrance 32a.
For example, in the first embodiment, “8” and “9” are set in the large entrance 32a.
"11" and "12" are added, and the second combination is "7.
Selecting at least one of "8, 9, 10", "8, 9, 10, 11" or "9, 10, 11, 12" makes it easier to obtain a maximum of 10 points in a unit game. Also, in the non-special game state, two kinds of combinations are randomly selected from 13 kinds of specific combinations of "1, 2, 3, 4" to "13, 14, 15, 16" as the second combination. Or, at least one of the combinations including many entrances arranged in the left half of the game area 18, such as "1, 2, 3, 4" to "6, 7, 8, 9" You may make it set the fixed limit which selects a combination.

The payout amount changing means 57 has a plurality of types (for example, 2
A predetermined number of payout amount storage means 57a for preliminarily storing the payout amount of the game medium corresponding to the second combination (type), and a payout amount selection means 57b for selecting one payout number from the payout amount storage means 57a. It has a function of changing the payout amount of the game medium corresponding to the second combination based on the condition. That is, the payout amount changing means 57 is configured such that the payout amount selecting means 57b selects information on one kind of payout amount from the information on the two kinds of payout amounts stored in the payout amount storage means 57a. There is. For example, when the number of payouts of the second combination is set to be twice or three times the specified number, the number-of-payouts changing means 57 sets the double or triple of the specified number to the second. Is selected as the number of payouts corresponding to the combination of. In addition,
In order to secure the desired total payout amount of the game medium in the special game state, it may be set to select three times the specified number as the payout amount corresponding to the second combination.

Further, the predetermined condition for operating the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57 is preferably set as appropriate. In the first embodiment, from the end of the unit game to the start of the next game. Shall operate. Also,
The predetermined condition may be other than after the end of each game. For example, the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57 are counted a predetermined number of times (for example, 5, 10 After the end of 50 games, etc.,
It may be after the end of the game in which the guide symbol display means 28 has changed a predetermined number of times. Further, in response to the operation of the combination changing means 56 or the payout number changing means 57, the guide symbol display means 28 has a predetermined display mode (for example, a detach reach such as "7/7/3", or the like,
The order such as "1, 2, 3," etc.) may be confirmed and displayed. Note that the predetermined conditions under which the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means operate do not have to be the same.

The special game state generating means 58 is the first game ball.
When entering the first special entrance 40 of the variable entrance means 30,
This is for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player, that is, a big hit state. This special game state generation means
58 is a function for activating the operating means 31 on condition that the game ball enters the first special ball entrance 40 when the first variable ball entering means 30 is opened, and a game for the activated operating means 31. A function of opening the second variable ball entering means 32 for a predetermined time on condition that the ball enters the ball, and an actuating means 31 when the game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 games) is finished after the occurrence of the special game state. It has a function to invalidate.

The ball entry processing means 59 has a function of determining the ball entry display section 24a which is to be specifically displayed based on the game ball detection signals of various ball entry ports, and from the specific display in preparation for the next game after the end of the unit game. It has a function of determining the entry display section 24a for returning to the display before the entry and a function of determining whether or not a specific combination is established.

The settlement processing means 60 determines, based on the operation results of the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57, and the result of the determination by the ball entry processing means 59 whether or not a specific combination is established.
It has a function of calculating the number of game media to be paid out according to a specific combination established during the unit game.

The command transmission means 61 includes the sub control boards 44 to
In order to send a control command to one-way communication to 49, the guide symbol to be fixedly displayed on each symbol display section 28a, 28b, 28c of the guide symbol display means 28 based on the lottery result of the lottery means 53, Display mode of combination notifying means and payout amount notifying means based on the operation result of combination changing means 56 and payout amount changing means 57, of the entering ball display section 24a for making a specific display based on the entering process result of the entering process means 59 Control for information, display of the score display means 27 based on the settlement processing result of the settlement processing means 60, information of the entry display portion 24a for returning from the specific display to the display before the entry after the unit game in preparation for the next game A function of transmitting a command to the display control board 44, and a function of transmitting a control command for performing visual effect or auditory effect based on the lottery result of the lottery means 53 to the illumination control board 45 or the voice control board 46. , Settlement office Based on the settlement processing result of the means 60, the function of transmitting a control command relating to the number of game media to be paid out from the payout means 42 to the upper plate 5 or the lower plate 11 to the payout control board 47, and the unit game by the game update means 55. It has a function of transmitting to the firing control board 48 a control command for suspending the firing means 10 based on the termination judgment.

The backup means 51 restarts the game from the gaming state immediately before the occurrence of the abnormal state after the abnormal state is resolved when the power supply from the power source is cut off due to a power failure or a break in the electric wiring. It has the function of storing necessary information.

The game returning means 52 has a function of causing the game control means 50 to perform game control based on the stored contents of the backup means 51 when the power supply is restarted after the abnormal state of the power source section is resolved.

Next, the sub control boards 44 to 49 will be described. The display control board 44 includes guide symbol display control means 44a, winning display control means 44b, score display control means 44c, game number display control means 44d, combination notification control means 44e, payout number notification control means 44f and the like.

The guide symbol display control means 44a is a lottery means 53.
Based on the result of the lottery, the confirmation display mode of the guide symbol display means 28 is determined, and the confirmation display mode is confirmed and displayed on the guide symbol display means 28. That is, the confirmation display mode of the guide symbol display means 28 is one of the predetermined types of big hit modes when the lottery result regarding the operation / non-operation of the first variable ball entering means 30 by the lottery means 53 is operation. The jackpot mode is selected. In the case of non-operation and non-reach,
Each symbol display unit 28a, 28b, 28c is fixedly displayed so that the guide symbols of the first symbol display unit 28a and the second symbol display unit 28b do not overlap with any of "1""3""5""7". The guidance pattern to be selected is selected. In addition, in the case of non-operation and detachment reach, the guide symbols of the first symbol display portion 28a and the second symbol display portion 28b overlap in any of "1""3""5""7", and, In order that the guide symbols of the first symbol display unit 28a, the second symbol display unit 28b, and the third symbol display unit 28c do not overlap, the guide symbols that are fixedly displayed by the respective symbol display units 28a, 28b, 28c are selected.

The winning display control means 44b is a winning processing means 59.
Based on the result of the ball entry processing, the entry display section of the prize display means 24
The specific display is made to 24a, and the specific display of the entry display section 24a is returned to the display before the entry based on the game end determination result of the game updating means 55.

The score display control means 44c is the settlement processing means 60.
Based on the settlement processing result, the total of the winning points that the player has acquired during the unit game is displayed on the score display means 27, and "0" is displayed on the score display means 27 based on the game end determination result of the game updating means 55. Is displayed.

The number-of-games display control means 44d has a predetermined display mode on the number-of-games display means 33 (for example, based on the processing result of the game ball detection signal of the first special entrance 40 by the special game state generation means 58). "3" or "0") is displayed, and a predetermined display mode is changed (for example, countdown or countup) based on the game end determination result of the game update means 55.

Based on the operation result of the combination changing means 56, the combination notifying control means 44e causes the "JACK" of the combination notifying means 25.
Either move the display such as "POT" and stop it in a predetermined display area, or simply change the display location such as "JACK POT".

The payout amount notification control means 44f causes the payout amount notification means 26 to display the payout amount of the game medium corresponding to the second combination based on the operation result of the payout amount changing means 57.

Based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 43, the electric decoration control board 45 is a big-effect lamp 9a, a side lamp 9b, or the like, which is an electric decoration member provided on the front surface of the game board 17 for visual effect. The blinking operation is controlled.

The voice control board 46 controls the sound effect for auditory effect emitted from the speaker 8 corresponding to the game state, based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 43. For example, when the game ball of the starting means 29 is detected,
When the symbol display portions 28a, 28b, 28c are fixedly displayed, when the reach occurs, when the big hit mode is fixedly displayed, when the second variable ball entering means 32 is opened in the special game state, the sound effect corresponding to each gaming state Is emitted.

The payout control board 47 controls the payout operation of the game medium by the payout cassette 42b based on the payment processing result of the payment processing means 60.

The launch control board 48 controls the launching operation or the resting of the game ball by the launching means 10 based on the unit game start determination result of the game updating means 55 or the number of game ball launching balls in the unit game. .

The power supply control board 49 includes a power supply section 49a for supplying electric power to the control boards 43 to 49, and a power supply monitoring section 49b for monitoring the power supply status of the power supply section 49a. Power monitoring unit 4
9b detects a state in which the voltage of the power supply has dropped below a predetermined value as an abnormality, outputs a power source abnormality signal, and outputs an abnormality elimination signal when the abnormal state is resolved.

Next, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
The game process will be described. First, the game balls are stored in the upper plate 5 and the handle 10a for operating the game ball is operated to sequentially shoot the game balls aiming at the starting means 29 of the game area 18. , 35, illuminated windmill 36,37, game nail 38
While colliding with the like, it falls along the board surface of the game board 17, and when it passes through the starting means 29, the guide symbols of the respective symbol display portions 28a, 28b, 28c of the guide symbol display means 28 are confirmed and displayed after fluctuating for a predetermined time. It Further, regardless of whether the starting means 29 has passed or not, the game ball enters the various entrances. Then, when the winning indicator portion 24a of the winning indicator means 24 has four or more consecutive lights, a predetermined number of game media are paid out correspondingly. In addition, when a predetermined number (eg, 16) of game balls are launched, the handle
Even if 10a operation is performed, the firing of the game ball is automatically stopped, and the entry display section 24a corresponding to each of the various entrances into which the game ball entered during the unit game goes out, and the combination notification means 2
The display of "JACK POT" of 5 fluctuates in the left-right direction and stops at a predetermined position, and the display of the payout amount notification means 26 becomes the same as or different from that during the unit game. Then, when the operation of the combination notifying means 25 and the like is completed, the game ball starts to be fired again according to the operation of the handle 10a, and the next game starts. That is, in the combination gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the number of payouts of the second combination and the game medium corresponding to the second combination may change each time the unit game ends, and in the next game, The settlement process is performed based on the second combination determined before the start and the number of payouts.

On the other hand, when the guide symbol display means 28 confirms and displays the big hit mode, immediately after that, the first variable ball entering means 30 opens for a predetermined time. Then, the player rotates the handle 10a as much as possible in accordance with the operation of the first variable ball entering means 30, and shoots the game ball in the manner of hitting the ball stopper rubber 39. Some of the game balls that collide with the ball stopper rubber 39 enter the first variable ball entering means 30 due to the gauge configuration of the game area 18 (arrangement of the game nails 38), and this game ball is the first special entry ball. By entering the mouth 40, a special game state occurs. The first
When the game ball enters the special ball entrance 40 or the second special ball entrance 41, 41, the ball entry display portion 24a of the prize display means 24 corresponding to the identification symbol attached to the first variable ball entry means 30 is displayed. Light.

When the special game state occurs, the player continues to hit the ball to the right, and when the game ball passes through the actuating means 31, the large variable entrance 32a is opened by the opening operation of the second variable ball entering means 32.
Opens. When the game ball enters the large entrance 32a, the second
The entry display section 24a of the prize display means 24 corresponding to the identification pattern attached to the opening / closing member 32b of the variable entry means 32 is turned on. Then, when the game ends a predetermined number of times (for example, 14 times), the special game state ends.

In the special game state, a specific combination is easily established, and before the predetermined number of game balls are shot,
The total winning points may be 10. In such a case, if the settlement button 13 is pressed, the unit game can be ended without wasting a game ball.

Combination gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention
1 is configured as described above, the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57 are activated after the game has been repeated a predetermined number of times, and the second
Since the number of payouts corresponding to the combination and the second combination is changed, it is possible to diversify the game configuration as compared with the conventional combination gaming machine 1 and improve the interest of the combination gaming machine 1.

In the conventional case, the non-special game state, that is, the second
It was extremely difficult to establish the second combination in the inoperable state of the variable ball entering means 32, but in the first embodiment, the second combination is changed.
The second combination can be both a specific combination that is relatively easy to be established and a specific combination that is difficult to be established. That is,
Originally, the specific combination that could only get 1 point in the first combination becomes the second combination in some cases, and if the specific combination is established at that time, more winning points are given than in the first combination. That is, more game media are paid out accordingly. In other words, by increasing the chances of establishing the second combination, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player's return profit.

Most of the conventional combination gaming machines 1 are the second
3 times the prescribed number was adopted as the number of payouts of the combination of.
On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the number of payouts corresponding to the second combination is changed to twice or three times the specified number, and as a result, the game medium paid out based on the establishment of the second combination. Is reduced. That is, the combination changing means 56
While increasing the chances of establishment of the combination to increase the return profit of the player, the payout amount changing means 57 suppresses the increase amount of the return profit of the player. As a result, the interests of the player side and the game store side can be harmonized.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a combination gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 shows the game area 18 of the combination gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 5, 62 is a liquid crystal display means, 30 is a first variable ball entering means, and 32 is a second variable ball entering means. Is shown. That is, in the combination gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the liquid crystal display means 62 is adopted as, the first variable ball entering means 30 is a forward tilt opening type, and the second variable. The point that the ball entering means 32 is an electric tulip type is different from the combination gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Therefore, since the other points are the same, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIGS. 6A to 6C are enlarged views of the liquid crystal display means 62. The liquid crystal display means 62 of FIG. 9A is a winning display means 24, a combination notifying means 25, a payout amount notifying means 26, a score display means 27, a guide symbol display means 28 and a game number display means.
It has 33 display areas, and these operations are 7 segment L
The operation is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment except that the information displayed on the ED or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal screen.

The liquid crystal display means 62 of FIG. 6B has points in which the respective symbol display portions 28a, 28b, 28c of the guide symbol display means 28 are arranged in a triangular shape, and the winning ball display portion 24a of the prize display means 24. The arrangement in a ring shape is the main difference from the liquid crystal display means 62 of FIG. 6 (A). In this case, assuming that a specific combination is a combination of four adjacent ball entry display portions 24a, the specific combination is "1.2.
"3, 4", "2, 3, 4, 5", ..., "15, 16, 1, 2", "16, 1, 2, 3" total 16
The type is selected, and the second combination of the predetermined type is selected from these. Further, the combination notifying means 25 displays a symbol such as "JACK POT" for notifying the second combination corresponding to the four adjoining ball display portions 24a on the outer circumference side or the inner circumference side of the winning display means 24. It has become.

The liquid crystal display means 62 of FIG. 6C is the main difference from the first embodiment in that the winning ball display portions 24a of the winning display means 24 are arranged in a 4 × 4 matrix. In this case, a specific combination of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal 1 line entrance display 24a
If there are 10 combinations of vertical 4 lines, horizontal 4 lines, and diagonal 2 lines, a predetermined combination of the second combinations is selected.
Further, the combination notifying means 25 notifies the ball entering display part 24a forming the second combination by displaying a line between the ball entering display parts 24a forming the second combination.

Regarding the control system of the second embodiment,
As shown by the broken line in FIG. 4, of the liquid crystal display means 62 which is also used as the winning display means 24, the combination notifying means 25, the payout amount notifying means 26, the score displaying means 27, the guide symbol displaying means 28 and the game number displaying means 33. This is different from the first embodiment in that the display control board 44 controls the display mode.

[Third Embodiment] Next, a combination gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control system of the combination gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. As shown in the figure, the combination gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the combination change lottery means 63 and the number of payouts for randomly selecting whether the combination changing means 56 and the payout number changing means 57 are operated or not based on a predetermined condition. Change lottery means 64,
Compared with the first and second embodiments, the combination change lottery means 63 and the payout number change lottery means 64 are provided with a combination lottery result storage means 65 and a payout number lottery result storage means 66. It's different. Therefore, since the other points are the same, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

The combination change lottery means 63 and / or the payout number change lottery means 64 are combination change means based on predetermined conditions.
56 and / or a lottery function for activating / deactivating the payout amount changing means 57. The predetermined condition here is after a predetermined number of times (for example, once, five times, ten times, fifty times, etc.) of a game, or a predetermined specific entrance (for example, a sky entrance ball) among various entrances. Mouth 21, etc.) or the game ball detection result of the starting means 29, and the last game ball entered may have entered the specific entrance. In addition, the combination change random number and / or the payout number change lottery means 64 may be generated by the random number generating means 54, as the combination change random number and / or the payout number change random number used when performing the lottery. It may be generated by random number generating means (not shown) provided separately from the random number generating means 54.

The combination lottery result storage means 65 and / or the payout number lottery result storage means 66 are combination change lottery means 63 and / or
Alternatively, it has a function of storing the lottery result of the payout number change lottery means 64 and transmitting the lottery result to the combination change means 56 and / or the payout number change means 57. For example, while storing the lottery result of the combination change lottery means 63 and / or the payout number change lottery means 64 operated based on the entry or passage of the game ball to the specific entrance 21 or the starting means 29, It may be considered that the game is transmitted to the combination changing means 56 and / or the payout amount changing means 57 after the end of the game. In addition,
In the third embodiment, the combination change lottery means 63 and the payout number change lottery means 64 are operated separately, but both may be combined as a change lottery means (not shown). That is, the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57 may be operated based on the lottery result of the changing lottery means.

According to the configuration of the combination gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, it is impossible to predict when the second combination and the number of payouts will change, so the second combination and the number of payouts are advantageous to the player. It is possible to increase the player's expectation degree regarding changing to a different state or maintaining the advantageous state.

[Fourth Embodiment] Next, FIG.
A combination gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment with reference to (D)
Will be described. Combination gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment
As shown in FIG. 8A, the first storage area 56c in which the combination changing means 56 stores the second combination which is disadvantageous to the player and the second storage area in which the second combination which is advantageous to the player are stored 56d
And a combination selection means 56b for selecting a predetermined type of second combination from the combination storage means 56a.
And a third storage area 57c in which the payout amount changing means 57 stores information on a plurality of types of payout numbers corresponding to the second combination, and a fourth memory storing information on a payout number advantageous to the player. A payout amount storage means 57a having an area 57d,
It differs from the first and second embodiments in that it has a payout amount selection means 57b for selecting the payout amount of the second combination from the payout amount storage means 57a. Therefore, since the other points are the same, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

8B and 8C show the first storage area 56.
It is a table diagram which illustrated c and the storage contents of the 2nd storage area 56d. As shown in FIG. 6B, the first storage area 56c has, for example, {“5,6,7,8”, “9,10,11,12”} and {“1,2,3,4”. , 「9 ・ 10 ・
11 ・ 12 ”} and two kinds of second combinations as one set,
Two sets of this are stored, and the second storage area 56d stores {"1 ・ 2 ・ 3 ・
One set of three types of second combinations such as “4”, “5/6/7/8”, “9/10/11/12”} and {“5/6/7/8”, “9”・ 2 sets of 2 types of second combinations such as "10/11/12"} are stored in total of two sets.
Then, the combination selection means 56b selects one set of second combinations from either the first storage area 56c or the second storage area 56d. That is, when the combination selecting means 56b selects the second combination from the second storage area 56d, there are cases where more second combinations can be set than the first storage area 56c. Note that two or more sets of second combinations may be stored in the first storage area 56c and the second storage area 56d. Further, the second storage area 56d may store only a predetermined number of second combination sets that are advantageous to the player (for example, a second combination of three types and one set).

Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the first storage area
56c includes {"5,6,7,8", "9,10,11,12"} and {"1,2,3,4", "9.
10/11/12 ”} and the like, a plurality of second combinations of four identification symbols are stored as one set of two types, and the second storage area 56d stores {“ 1 · 2 · 3 ”, "9/10/11/12"} and the like, a plurality of sets including a second combination of three identification symbols and a second combination of four identification symbols as one set, {"5
・ 6,7,8 "," 9,10,11,12 "} and the like, a plurality of sets of the second combination consisting of four identification symbols are stored as one set of two types. That is, the combination selection means 56b is the second storage area 56d.
When the second combination is selected from, the combination of the ball entry display portions 24a, which is less than the first storage area 56c, can be the second combination. It should be noted that the first storage area 56c stores only the combination of the four entrance display portions 24a such as "1, 2, 3, 4," and the second storage area 5c.
6d may store only the combination of the three ball entry display portions 24a such as "1, 2, 3,".

FIG. 8D shows the first storage area 56c and the second storage area 56c.
FIG. 7 is a table diagram showing an example of stored contents of a storage area 56d. In the first storage area 56c of FIG. 7D, for example, information regarding the number of payouts that is twice or three times the specified number as the number of payouts of the second combination is stored, and the second storage area 56d is stored. , Only the information about the number of payouts that is three times the specified number is stored. Then, the payout amount selection means 57b uses the first storage area 56c and the second storage area 56c.
The number of payouts of the second combination is selected from one of the storage areas 56d. That is, in the case of the first storage area 56c, it is either twice or three times the specified number, and in the case of the second storage area 56d, the payout number which is advantageous to the player is selected.

According to the above configuration of the combination gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, in the non-special game state, the combination game is generated by generating the state where the second combination is easily established and the state where the second combination is difficult to be established. The interest of machine 1 can be deepened. For example, the guide pattern display means 28 is a predetermined big hit mode (for example, "3/3/3" or "7/7/7") is fixedly displayed and then a predetermined condition is generated after the special game state has ended (for example, Until the next occurrence of the special game state or the number of fluctuations of the guide symbol display means 28 reaches a predetermined value, etc.), the state in which the second combination is easily established may be generated, or a specific entrance ( For example, the occurrence / end of the state where the second combination is likely to be established may be drawn by lot based on the result of the game ball detection by the starting means 29) or the starting means 29.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the first to fourth embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made. The notification means 26 may have any structure as long as it can notify the player of the payout display portion 24a forming the second combination or the payout amount (winning score) corresponding to the second combination, for example, As a modification of the combination notifying means 25 of FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C), the color or light / dark of the display area of each entrance display section 24a, or the design of the identification pattern or the background design of the identification pattern is changed. By doing so, the player may be notified of the entry display section 24a that constitutes the second combination. Further, in the case of FIG. 7C, a line is displayed between the ball entering display portions 24a that form a specific combination, and the color or the brightness of the line is changed to form a second ball that forms the combination. You may make it alert | report the display part 24a.

Further, in the above-described first to fourth embodiments, the second combination has three or four admission display portions 24 adjacent to each other.
Although a combination of a is selected, an arbitrary combination of a predetermined type may be set in advance, and a combination of a predetermined type (for example, two types) may be selected from the combinations. For example, as a combination that can be the second combination, an arbitrary combination of the entry display portions 24a that are not adjacent to each other, such as the identification pattern “1/3/5/7” or “1/3/5”, is a predetermined type. You may set it.

Also, a combination that can be the second combination,
In order to display the number of payouts that can be paid out based on the establishment to the player, a game part on the game board 17 such as a sticker or a sticker on which the combination or the number of payouts is printed, an upper plate, a lower plate, a main frame, etc., The combination game machine 1 may be attached to a visible portion from the front, or may be displayed by the combination notification means 25 or the payout amount notification means 26 during non-game.

Also, the second when the power is turned on or in the special game state
Of course, the combination of is set in advance, and if a special game state occurs in a predetermined jackpot mode (eg, "3,3,3" and "7,7,7"), after the end of the special game state. It is also possible to preset a combination that can be the second combination from the time until the predetermined condition (the occurrence of the next special game state or the change of the guide symbol a predetermined number of times, etc.) is satisfied.

Further, the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57 may be operated during the game, and the outputs to the combination notifying means 25 and the payout amount notifying means 26 may be during the game. Then, when the combination changing means 56 and the payout amount changing means 57 are activated or output to the combination notifying means 25 and the payout amount notifying means 26, the player is notified that the second combination and the payout number of the second combination have changed. You may install the operation notification means to notify. Note that the operation notification means may be the speaker 8, various electric decoration members 9a and 9b, the handle 10a, the liquid crystal display 62, and the like, and gives notification by a sound effect, a blinking pattern, vibration, display contents, and the like. Further, these operations may be controlled by each of the sub control boards 44 to 46, 48 according to a control command from the main control board 43.

Further, the combination storage means 56a has the first storage area 5
In addition to 6c and the second storage area 56d, a basic storage area (not shown) is provided, and the basic storage area has {(1 ・ 2 ・ 3) (9 ・ 10 ・ 11)},
The first storage area 56c may store {(4) (12)}, and the second storage area 56d may store {(5) (13)}. In this case, the combination selection means 56b causes the first storage area 56c or the second storage area 56c.
Either one of the storage areas 56d is selected, and the second combination is determined from the selected storage area 56c or 56d and the basic storage area. That is, each storage area (here, the basic storage area, the first storage area 56c, the second storage area 56d)
In the above, a part of the second combination is stored, and the contents stored in the respective storage areas are combined by the operation of the combination selecting means 56b to determine the second combination. For example, in the above example, when the combination selecting means 56b selects the second storage area 56d, the second combination is (1 ・ 2 ・ 3 ・ 5) and (9 ・ 10 ・ 11 ・ 13). . With this configuration, the storage capacity of the storage area can be saved. Excluding the basic storage area,
There may be three or more other storage areas (first storage area 56c and the like).

Further, the first storage area 56c and the second storage area 56d
Alternatively, the third storage area 57c and the fourth storage area 57d exemplify that the information about the identification symbol of the entry display unit 24a or the information about the number of payouts of the second combination is stored. You may comprise so that the address of the memory area which memorize | stored the information regarding a number may be memorize | stored. With this configuration, the program can be easily changed to a new model.

[0090]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to diversify the game structure while harmonizing the profit on the side of the game store with the return profit of the player by the combination changing means or the payout number changing means. The variety of machines can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a combination gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of an essential part of FIG. 1 showing a game area of a combination gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the combination gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the combination gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a game area of the combination gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 5 showing a liquid crystal display means of the combination gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control system of a combination gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

8A is an enlarged block diagram of an essential part showing a control system of a combination gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 8B and 8C are table diagrams showing stored contents of a combination storage means. so,
(D) is a table showing the stored contents of the payout amount storage means.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a conventional combination gaming machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Combination game machine 17. Game board 20. Multiple entrance 21. Sky entrance 22. Left sleeve entrance 23. Right sleeve entrance 24. Prize display means 24a. Ball entry display 28. Induction symbol display means 25. Combination notification means 26. Payout number notification means 56. Combination change means 57. Payout change method

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of entrances (20) to (23) arranged in a game area (18) of a game board (17) and the plurality of entrances (20) to (2).
Prior to the entry of the entry display section (24a) having a plurality of entry display sections (24a) corresponding to each of 3) and corresponding to the entry openings (20) to (23) into which the game balls entered With a winning display means (24) that changes to a specific display different from the above, when the combination of the ball display section (24a) that is a specific display for each unit game is a specific combination, the type of the combination In a combination gaming machine according to which a predetermined number of game media are paid out, in the specific combination, a second combination in which the number of game media paid out is larger than when the first combination and the first combination are achieved A combination gaming machine including a combination and a combination changing means (56) for changing the second combination based on a predetermined condition. 2. A plurality of ball entrances (20) to (23) arranged in a game area (18) of a game board (17) and the plurality of ball entrances (20) to (2).
Prior to the entry of the entry display section (24a) having a plurality of entry display sections (24a) corresponding to each of 3) and corresponding to the entry openings (20) to (23) into which the game balls entered With a winning display means (24) that changes to a specific display different from the above, when the combination of the ball display section (24a) that is a specific display for each unit game is a specific combination, the type of the combination In a combination gaming machine according to which a predetermined number of game media are paid out, in the specific combination, a second combination in which the number of game media paid out is larger than when the first combination and the first combination are achieved A combination gaming machine including a combination and a payout amount changing means (57) for changing the payout amount of the game medium corresponding to the second combination based on a predetermined condition. 3. A combination informing means for informing a player of the second combination changed by the operation of the combination changing means (56).
The combination gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising (25). 4. A payout number notifying means (26) for notifying a player of the payout number of the game medium corresponding to the second combination changed by the operation of the payout number changing means (57). The combination gaming machine according to claim 2. 5. The combination changing means (56) or the payout amount changing means (57) is operated between the end of a predetermined number of games and the start of the next game. 4. A combination gaming machine according to any one of 4.