JP2006136708A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus by which a player may be more interested in a game. <P>SOLUTION: This game apparatus is equipped with a numerical value generating means 402 to orderly generate numerical values along a prescribed sequence of numbers as time elapses, an ordinary lottery means 510 and a special lottery means 610 to carry out inner lottery to judge prize winning or not based on a numerical value acquired from the numerical value generating means 402 by a timing of a game ball passing a gate, an open/close control means 635 to control movement of a opening/closing mechanism to open/close a mechanical lottery port entrance according to a result of the inner lottery, and a mechanical lottery means 710 to designate prize winning when a game ball enters a specific area among a plurality of areas of the mechanical lottery port. When an inner lottery is won, the open/close control means 635 makes the opening/closing mechanism into an opening condition until a prescribed condition is satisfied and, when the mechanical lottery is won, a jackpot game is started. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming device.

  In game devices such as Arrangeball game machines, ball balls, pachinko game machines, and coin game machines, the player is launched when a game ball is fired by the launcher and the game ball passes a specific entrance or gate. Internal lottery such as losing and losing. When winning the internal lottery, the jackpot game is started and the player can acquire more prize balls.

  However, the winning in the internal lottery is determined unilaterally by the gaming device, so that the gaming device is the main game. In addition, the winning probability in the internal lottery is about 1/300, for example, and the big hit state does not start easily, and the player may lose the willingness to continue the game. However, raising the winning probability to entertain a game by a player cannot be restricted by rules. Furthermore, in order to start the internal lottery, it is necessary for the game ball to pass through the specific entrance and the gate, giving the player the impression that the winning probability is very low. Therefore, the player may lose interest in the game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming apparatus that allows a player to feel more interested in gaming.

In the first invention of the present application, the numerical expression means for expressing the numerical values sequentially along a predetermined number sequence as time elapses, and the numerical expression at the timing of the passing of the game ball to the gate or the entrance of the game ball to the starting entrance An internal lottery means for obtaining an internal lottery for acquiring a numerical value expressed by the means and selecting one of the first hit , the second hit or the loss at a time based on the acquired numerical value; and an entrance for the game ball to enter A mechanical lottery port provided; an open state in which the game ball can enter or can easily enter the entrance; and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or cannot enter the entrance. Openable / closable mechanism, open / close control means for controlling the operation of the open / close mechanism according to the lottery result of the internal lottery means, and for passing or entering the game ball provided inside the mechanical lottery slot Out of multiple areas for The specific area defined a mechanical drawing means for performing a mechanical drawing of the game balls in the or the specific region game ball passes is to win when ball entrance, the internal lottery result the second contact When the jackpot game that becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player is repeated by repeating the open / close state of the big prize opening , the predetermined condition is satisfied when the result of the internal lottery indicates the first win the opening and closing mechanism until being with the open state by said switching control means, and said mechanical drawing result to indicate winning, to provide a gaming device, wherein the jackpot game is started.

The internal lottery is a lottery in which a random number is generated by the CPU of the gaming device, and winning or losing is determined with a certain probability. In the internal lottery, there are a plurality of types of winnings per first and second. When winning in the second win, the game player enters a state where the player can acquire more game balls by entering the game ball into the big winning opening, that is, a so-called jackpot state. On the other hand, when the first win is won, a machine lottery is possible. This machine lottery is a lottery performed by the machine lottery means, and unlike the internal lottery in which the CPU unilaterally determines the winning or losing, the winning or losing is determined by the behavior of the game ball in the physical structure. It is a physical lottery. For example, the machine lottery opening is provided with three holes, and the machine lottery means determines that the game ball is won when a game ball enters a predetermined hole. Even if winning in this machine lottery, it will be a jackpot gaming state.

  Thus, in addition to starting the big win game when the result of the internal lottery is the first win and winning by the machine lottery, when the result of the internal lottery is the second win, the big win game is immediately Combining different game characteristics, such as starting. Therefore, although the chance of becoming a jackpot game by losing the second hit is lost once, the possibility of the jackpot game through the machine lottery from the first hit can be enjoyed, etc. The player can enjoy the game more.

The jackpot state based on the machine lottery starts when the player wins the first lot in the internal lottery and enters the machine lottery entrance and wins the machine lottery. Here, since the internal lottery is unilaterally performed by the gaming apparatus, the skill of the player is not involved. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery becomes the first hit, the ball entering the entrance of the machine lottery opening that is possible until the predetermined condition is satisfied is controlled by the player's ability to launch the game ball by aiming at the entrance. Depends on workmanship. Since the machine lottery is performed only after entering the entrance, the frequency of the machine lottery depends on the skill of the player. Therefore, the player can feel more interesting than the case where the start of the big hit state is unilaterally determined by the gaming device. Whether or not to win the machine lottery depends on the behavior of the game ball and the structure of the machine lottery means. From the above, the player feels that the probability of a big hit state is determined not only by the gaming device but by the player's own skill and the behavior of the game ball, and can feel more interesting. When the result of the internal lottery reaches the first, it is possible to enter the entrance until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, a predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls.

In addition, the probability that a jackpot state is reached from the first through the machine lottery is set to 1 / X within a predetermined time, for example. At this time, if the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the first win is 1 / A, and the probability that the game ball enters the predetermined area of the machine lottery and is determined to be winning is 1 / B, 1 / X = The relationship is (1 / A) × (1 / B). Here, if it is assumed that the jackpot gaming state is changed from the first by only the internal lottery , the winning probability per the first is 1 / X. On the other hand, the winning probability per first when the internal lottery and the machine lottery are performed is 1 / A from the above formula, and is larger than 1 / X. Thus, if the probability of the internal lottery result being the first hit is high, the possibility of entering the entrance of the mechanical lottery port leading to the big hit state increases. Therefore, the player can feel as if he / she has more chances of being a big hit state, and can feel more interesting.

In the internal lottery means, the lottery probability won per second is set lower than the lottery probability won per first, and the result of the internal lottery indicates the second win It is further preferable that a big hit game is started in which a game state advantageous to the player is started by repeating the open / close state of the special winning opening. As described above, although the chance of becoming a jackpot game is lost once by not hitting the second, there is a possibility that the jackpot game may be started from the first through the machine lottery at the machine lottery slot. Therefore, rather than immediately starting the big hit game from the second win, it is more tense to enjoy the possibility of becoming a big hit game through the machine lottery from the first win, and the game is more interesting for the player. Therefore, by increasing the probability per 1st than the probability per 2nd, the player can enjoy a more tense and interesting game.

According to the second invention of the present application, the numerical expression means for expressing the numerical values sequentially along a predetermined number sequence with the passage of time, and the numerical expression at the timing of the passing of the game ball to the gate or the entrance of the game ball to the starting entrance A machine lottery port having an internal lottery means for obtaining a numerical value expressed by the means and performing an internal lottery for determining a first hit, a second hit or a loss based on the acquired numerical value, and an entrance into which the game ball enters And an open / close mechanism that can be set to an open state in which the game ball can enter or easily enter the entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or enter the entrance is difficult. Open / close control means for controlling the operation of the opening / closing mechanism according to the lottery result of the internal lottery means, and a plurality of areas for passing or entering the game ball provided in the mechanical lottery slot Out of the specified And a mechanical drawing means for said frequency to or the specific region through the game ball game ball perform mechanical drawing to win when ball entrance, the internal lottery means, whether first second per If it is not the second win, the first win or the loss is determined, and if the result of the internal lottery indicates the second win, the open / closed state of the big prize opening is repeated, so that the player When the jackpot game that is advantageous for the game is started and the result of the internal lottery indicates the first win, the opening and closing mechanism is opened by the opening and closing control means until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the machine lottery results indicates winning, to provide a gaming device, wherein the jackpot game is started.

Even if the result of the determination of the second hit or the loss is a loss, the determination of the first hit or the loss is further performed. Then, if it is the first win, a machine lottery is performed, and if a win is made in the machine lottery, a big hit game is started. Therefore, as in the first invention of the present application, the chance of becoming a jackpot game is lost once by not hitting the second, but the jackpot game may be started from the first through a machine lottery. In this way, the variation in which the jackpot game is started spreads, so that the player can enjoy the game more.

  Moreover, it is preferable to further include a symbol display means for displaying the winning result per first or second. The symbol display means displays the second winning symbol and indicates that the jackpot game is started next when the second winning symbol is won. Further, the symbol display means displays the first winning symbol when the first winning is won, and indicates that the machine lottery is started next. By displaying such a symbol corresponding to the second or first, the player can know that the player has won the second or first. Such symbol display is particularly effective when the first winning combination is won. Since the first lottery is not the second win and the game is lost, the player loses the chance to become a big hit game and is depressed. However, in the next lottery, if the first win is performed and the first win is performed, the machine lottery becomes possible, so the player can regain the chance of the jackpot game that was lost once, You can become more interested in games and enjoy more games.

The third invention of the present application is the first or second invention, further comprising: a symbol display means for displaying a symbol; and a symbol lottery means for determining a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display means after the internal lottery, The condition determines the time for which the opening / closing mechanism is kept open, and the opening / closing control means sets the time for which the opening / closing mechanism is kept open according to the symbol determined by the symbol lottery means. There is provided a gaming apparatus characterized by the above.

  For example, the winning combination is a case where the same symbols such as “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”. Here, when the winning combination of an odd number of symbols such as “111”, “333”, etc. is made, the opening / closing control means sets a longer possible time for the game ball to enter the entrance of the mechanical lottery slot. On the other hand, when the winning combination is an even number of symbols, the opening / closing control means sets a short time during which the game ball can enter the entrance. In this way, by associating the combination of symbols with the possibility of entering the entrance, the player may find it interesting not only for winning or losing but also for what kind of winning combination. it can.

The fourth invention of the present application is the first or second invention, further comprising a symbol display means for displaying a symbol, wherein the internal lottery means displays on the symbol display means in addition to the determination of the success / failure based on the numerical value. The symbol is determined, and the predetermined condition determines the time for which the opening / closing mechanism is kept open, and the opening / closing control means keeps the opening state according to the symbol determined by the internal lottery means. Provided is a gaming device characterized in that time is set.

In the present claim, since the symbol determination function is also added to the internal lottery means, the lottery step and the lottery function can be simplified, and the design of the apparatus can be facilitated.
The fifth invention of the present application is that, in the third invention, when the symbol determined by the symbol lottery means is a specific symbol and the lottery result by the mechanical lottery means is winning, the opening / closing control means Until the next lottery result is won or until the number of times the internal lottery or the mechanical lottery has reached a predetermined number, the symbol lottery means A gaming device is provided that is set at a specific time regardless of the symbols determined by the above.

  As a result of the machine lottery, if the winning game, that is, the big win game state, and the symbol determined at the time of the internal lottery is a specific symbol, for example, “777”, the next big hit is made after the big jackpot game. In the meantime, the opening time of the entrance of the machine lottery is set to a certain time. Here, the case of winning with a specific symbol such as “777” is referred to as a probable change state. For example, in a normal state, it is assumed that the opening time corresponding to “777” is 1.6 seconds and the opening time corresponding to “222” is 0.8 seconds. Therefore, in the normal state, after winning the big hit gaming state, when “222” is won in the internal lottery, only 0.8 seconds are opened. However, if you win with a specific symbol such as “777” that will be probable and the jackpot gaming state ends, even if you win with “222” in the next internal lottery, the entrance of 1.6 seconds Is retained. Therefore, since it is possible to enjoy a more advantageous state for the player, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display of the result of the internal lottery, and to realize a gaming device that is highly entertaining.

A sixth invention of the present application is the gaming apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein a plurality of the inlets are provided, and the operation of the opening / closing mechanism corresponding to each inlet is controlled at the same timing by the opening / closing control means. I will provide a.
Since a plurality of machine lottery ports are provided, even if the opening time of each machine lottery port is short, there are many places for entering the ball, so there are more opportunities for players to enter. In addition, since it is possible to aim at multiple simultaneous lottery entrances by allocating game balls, it is possible for individual players to demonstrate their own game skills and to draw out the players' willingness to challenge It becomes possible.

According to a seventh invention of the present application, in the first to sixth inventions, the mechanical lottery port stores a game ball that passes through the specific area or enters the specific area, and stores the stored game ball And a detecting means provided downstream of the storing means for detecting the released game ball is provided.
By storing game balls that have entered the V zone or passing through the V zone and releasing them at different timings, even if the winning game, that is, the big hit state is determined in the machine lottery, Can be executed at a different timing instead of immediately. As a result, the game balls that can start a plurality of jackpot states are put on hold and released at a time at a certain time or sequentially with the end of the jackpot game, thereby causing the jackpot game to be continuously executed. It becomes possible. Therefore, for a player, a big hit game is executed at the timing of hitting the intention, or a continuous big hit game is performed. Therefore, even if there is a continuous loss in the internal lottery, the game ball stored by the storage means may enter the specific area and suddenly shift to the big hit game state. The game can be continued with a sense of expectation.

  Further, in the case of a conventional gaming machine, for example, when 16 rounds of the big hit effect are completed, the normal game is performed until the next big hit, and the big hit effect exceeding 16 rounds was not performed. According to this, it is possible to continuously perform a big hit effect by releasing the next storage ball immediately after the end of the 16th round, and apparently a big hit effect such as 32 rounds, 48 rounds, etc. is possible. A gaming machine rich in gambling can be realized.

In an eighth invention of the present application, in the seventh invention, when the storage means stores a game ball, the game ball that has entered the mechanical lottery entrance enters any of a plurality of regions other than the specific region. Based on the above, the storage means provides a gaming apparatus that releases the gaming ball to the specific area.
As a result of the game ball entering the machine lottery port, even if the game ball loses, the player may be able to play the game with continuous interest because the stored ball stored in the storage means may result in a big hit game state.

A ninth invention of the present application provides the gaming apparatus according to the seventh or eighth invention, wherein the storage means stores a game ball when the power of the gaming apparatus is interrupted.
Even if the power of the gaming device is turned off after the store is closed, the storage means stores the game ball, so that the stored ball remains inside the game device. Therefore, at the next opening of the store, the player may accidentally win a continuous jackpot game, and a gaming device rich in gambling can be realized.

  A gaming device in which the player can feel more interesting by performing not only the internal lottery in which the gaming device unilaterally determines the winning, but also the machine drawing in which the player's skill and the behavior of the game ball are related to the winning probability. Can be provided. In addition to the internal lottery, the machine lottery is performed and the lottery probability of both lotteries is determined to determine the predetermined jackpot lottery probability. As a result, the player can feel as if he / she has more chances of being in a big hit state, and can feel more interesting. Furthermore, not only when winning the first lot in the internal lottery and winning in the mechanical lottery, but also when the second win in the internal lottery, the jackpot game is started so that the player can enjoy the game more Can do.

<Example Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 2 of a game apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Below, the structure of the game board 2 is demonstrated.
[Composition of game board]
In FIG. 1, a game board 2 that is a main component of the gaming apparatus 1 is formed in a substantially circular shape surrounded by rails 3. In addition, a launching device 5 (not shown) is provided that can launch game balls one by one and restricts the number of game balls that can be launched per minute so as not to exceed 100, for example. The game ball launched from the launching device 5 is guided to the game board 2 by the rail 3. Here, the game board 2 refers to a region where a plurality of entrances and gates, and a plurality of nail-like game nails and impeller-like windmills that change the direction in which the game ball falls are arranged. The game ball refers to a ball used for gaming, and the entrance port refers to a portion where the game ball enters. The rail 3 refers to a guide path that guides the game ball launched by the launching device to the game board.

  Further, the game board 2 includes a gate 10 and a gate 11 through which game balls pass, and a plurality of winning ports and out ports 50 through which game balls enter, guiding mechanisms A, B, and A machine lottery port 43 in which the opening / closing mechanism 42 performs a machine lottery for determining the start of the big hit game is provided with various display devices for presenting the game state of the gaming device 1 to the player. Here, “entering” means that a game ball enters a predetermined portion of the game board 2 and is taken into the game apparatus 1. The winning opening refers to a winning opening for giving a winning for obtaining a predetermined score or a predetermined number of winning balls by entering a game ball. A prize ball is a game ball that can be obtained by winning a prize. In addition, the game board 2 is provided with sensors for detecting the behavior of the game ball at various places. Below, each structure of the game board 2 is demonstrated.

(1) Gate The gate 10 and the gate 11 are provided obliquely above a start winning opening 31 described later. Sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball are attached to the gate 10 and the gate 11. When the game ball passes through the gate 10 or the gate 11, the normal lottery is started.
Here, the normal lottery is a lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 10 and the gate 11, and includes an ordinary lottery internal lottery for determining “winning” or “losing”, and an ordinary lottery internal lottery. And a normal symbol lottery for determining a normal symbol to be displayed as a result. In addition, the ordinary electric combination internal lottery is performed at the timing when the game ball passes through the gate 10 or the gate 11 (see steps S121b and S131b described later), and the extracted ordinary electric combination random value and The determination is made based on whether or not it is determined based on the lottery table (see step S131e described later). In the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol random number extraction and extraction for the normal symbol lottery performed at the timing when the game ball passes the gate 10 or the gate 11 (see steps S121b and S131b described later), and the extracted normal symbol random number value and This is performed by normal symbol determination (see step S131e described later) performed based on the symbol determination table. In this way, in the ordinary electric role internal lottery and the ordinary symbol lottery, a CPU 101 in the gaming machine 1 described later generates a random number, and “winning” or “losing” is determined with a certain probability. Therefore, since the normal lottery is unilaterally performed by the gaming device 1, the skill of the player and the behavior of the game ball are not involved. The normal lottery including the normal electric role internal lottery and the normal symbol lottery is an electronic lottery rather than a mechanical lottery described later that may involve the skill of the player and the behavior of the game ball.

  The lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is presented to the player by, for example, changing two symbols for a predetermined time and displaying the determined symbol combination on the normal symbol display device 60. The symbol means a character, a figure, a symbol, a color, or a combination thereof, and the symbol for displaying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is particularly called a normal symbol. When winning in this normal lottery, the guiding mechanism A provided at the upper part of the start winning opening 31 is opened, so that the game ball can easily enter the starting winning opening 31.

(2) Winning Ports As the winning ports, four normal winning ports 20, 21, 22, 23, a starting winning port 31, an entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43, and a large winning port 41 are provided in the game board 2. The number of winning balls that can be acquired by entering each winning opening varies depending on, for example, the ease of entering. The normal winning openings 20 to 23 can be entered through all the game states, and for example, 5 prize balls are paid out in response to the entry of one game ball. Further, for example, 10 prize balls are paid out in response to one game ball entering the start winning opening 31, and one game ball enters the entrance 43a of the machine lottery entrance 43 or the big prize opening 41. For example, 15 prize balls are paid out.

(2-1) Normal Winning Port The normal winning ports 20 to 23 are winning ports in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change through all the gaming states. Further, the normal winning openings 20 to 23 are provided, for example, below the gates 10 and 11 and can enter regardless of whether or not the gates 10 and 11 pass. Therefore, even if the gates 10 and 11 do not pass and the normal lottery is not performed, it is possible to acquire a prize ball by entering the normal prize opening 20 to 23.

(2-2) Start Winning Port The start winning port 31 is provided below the gates 10 and 11 and is a winning port where a special lottery is started by entering a game ball. Further, when the start winning opening 31 is won in the normal lottery performed by passing through the gates 10 and 11 of the game balls, the start prize opening 31 is opened, and the game balls can enter or enter easily for a predetermined time ΔT1. Since the start winning opening 31 is normally in a half-open state, it is possible to enter a ball even if it is not in an open state.

  Here, the special lottery is a lottery performed when a game ball passes through the start winning opening 31. As a result of the special electric role internal lottery for determining “winning” or “losing” and the result of the special electric role internal lottery And a special symbol lottery for determining a special symbol to be displayed. In addition, the special electric role internal lottery is performed at the timing when the game ball passes through the start winning opening 31 (see step S161c described later), and the extracted special electric random number value and the lottery table are displayed. The determination is made based on whether or not the determination is correct (see step S171e described later).

The special symbol lottery is a special symbol random number extraction and extraction for a special symbol lottery performed at the timing when the game ball passes the start winning opening 31 (see step S161c described later), and the extracted special symbol random number value and symbol determination table. This is performed by special symbol determination (see step S171e described later) performed based on the above.
The special lottery is the same process as the normal lottery and is unilaterally performed by the gaming apparatus 1. The special lottery including the special electric role internal lottery and the special symbol lottery is classified as an internal lottery in the following, in contrast to the mechanical lottery described later, as in the normal lottery.

  The lottery result of the special symbol lottery is presented to the player by, for example, changing two symbols for a predetermined time and displaying the determined symbol combination on the special symbol display device 62. In addition, the symbol for displaying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is particularly referred to as a special symbol. When winning in this special lottery, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened, and a game ball can enter the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43.

(2-3) Entrance of machine lottery entrance The entrance 43a of the machine lottery entrance 43 can be entered for a predetermined time ΔT2 or can enter easily by winning a special lottery performed by entering the start winning entrance 31. It is a winning mouth. The game balls entered into the entrance 43a are taken into a machine lottery port 43 described later.
(2-4) Grand Prize Winner When the machine lottery opening 43 is taken in from the entrance 43a and a machine lottery described later is won, the big hit gaming state starts. The big winning opening 41 is a winning opening that allows or makes it easy to enter a ball for a predetermined time ΔT3 when the jackpot gaming state starts. For example, the predetermined time ΔT3 is set to be longer than the predetermined time ΔT2, and it is easier for the player to acquire a prize ball by entering the big winning opening 41 during the big hit game. Alternatively, it is possible to increase the number of winning balls that can be obtained when one game ball enters the big winning opening 41 so that the winning ball can be easily acquired during the big hit game. In addition, the big winning opening 41 may be formed larger than other winning openings so that it is easy to enter a game ball during the big hit game.

(3) Out port The out port 50 is a game board in which game balls that have not entered any of the normal winning ports 20, 21, 22, 23, the starting winning port 31, the entrance 43a, and the big winning port 41 are not played. Eject from 2. The out port 50 is arrange | positioned at the lowest part of the game board 2, for example.
(4) Guidance Mechanism, Opening / Closing Mechanism A guidance mechanism A, an opening / closing mechanism 42, and a guidance mechanism B are provided at the top of the start winning port 31, the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43, and the large winning port 41, respectively. The guidance mechanism and the opening / closing mechanism control the ease of entering the game ball by opening or enlarging the entrance at each winning opening.

(4-1) Guide mechanism A
The guide mechanism A above the start winning opening 31 is composed of two movable pieces that open and close in a double-open manner. Further, the guiding mechanism A is provided with a guiding mechanism A solenoid 130 (see FIG. 8), and two movable pieces are provided so that the two states of the open state and the closed state are switched by the operation of the guiding mechanism A solenoid 130. Open and close. Note that opening or enlarging the guide mechanism is referred to as opening the guide mechanism, and reducing the guide mechanism to the original state is referred to as closing the guide mechanism. In addition, the “time to be kept open” may be an open time (a time during which it is left open and an open time between opening and closing). It may be the total time. The induction mechanism A is also called an electric tulip.

  When a winning ball is won in the normal lottery performed by passing the game ball through the gate 10 or the gate 11, the guiding mechanism A is opened for a predetermined time ΔT1. When the game ball is changed from the closed state where it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball to the open state, the game ball can enter the start winning opening 31 or can easily enter the game. The game nails around the start winning opening 31 are arranged so that the game ball can be guided inside the guiding mechanism A when the guiding mechanism A is in an open state and can easily enter the start winning opening 31. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is not performed or when the lottery is lost in the normal lottery, the guiding mechanism A is in a closed state in which the game ball is slightly inserted into the start winning opening 31 and cannot enter the ball. It becomes difficult to enter the ball. The closed state of the start winning opening 31 is a state in which the guiding mechanism A is half-opened, and it is difficult to enter unless the game ball falls from directly above the starting winning opening 31.

(4-2) Opening / Closing Mechanism The opening / closing mechanism 42 above the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43 is arranged at the end of the game board 2, and is configured by one movable piece that opens and closes with respect to the inner surface of the game board 2. Yes. Further, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is provided with an opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 (see FIG. 8), and one movable piece opens and closes so that the opening state and the closed state are switched by the operation of the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142. . Here, opening or enlarging the opening / closing mechanism is referred to as opening the opening / closing mechanism, and closing the opening / closing mechanism to the original state is referred to as closing the opening / closing mechanism. The opening / closing mechanism 42 is also referred to as an attacker.

When winning in the special lottery, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened for a predetermined time ΔT2, and the entrance into the entrance 43a becomes possible. On the other hand, when the special lottery is not performed or when the lottery is lost in the special lottery, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is closed and cannot enter the ball.
(4-3) Guide mechanism B
The guiding mechanism B above the special winning opening 41 is configured by a single movable piece that opens and closes with respect to the game board 2 by the operation of the guiding mechanism B solenoid 140 and switches between the open state and the closed state.

  When a game ball is taken into the machine lottery slot 43 and wins the machine lottery described later and the big hit gaming state is started, the round game in which the guiding mechanism B is opened for a predetermined time ΔT3 is repeated a predetermined number of times, It is possible to enter 41 or enter easily. The game nails around the big prize opening 41 are arranged to guide the game ball to the big prize opening 41 at the lower part of the game board when the guiding mechanism B is in the open state. Sphere is possible. In this way, the guiding mechanism B is opened in the big hit gaming state and is also called a large attacker.

The configuration of each guide mechanism is not limited to the above, and for example, the guide mechanism A of the start winning opening 31 may be configured from one movable piece. Further, as will be described later in a fifth modification, a plurality of machine lottery ports 43, for example, two places, may be provided and opened and closed simultaneously.
(5) Machine lottery port, V zone, lose zone The machine lottery port 43 is an area where a game ball entered into the entrance 43a is taken in and machine lottery is performed. The machine lottery port 43 is provided with areas such as a V zone 44 and a lose zone 46, and when a game ball enters the V zone 44, a big hit game is started. Here, the mechanical lottery is different from the internal lottery such as the normal lottery or the special lottery in which the CPU of the gaming apparatus 1 unilaterally determines “winning” or “losing”, and the game balls in the physical structure A physical lottery that determines “winning” or “losing” based on behavior. The V zone 44 is designed so that, for example, about 1/10 of the game balls that have entered the machine lottery port 43 enter.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the machine lottery port 43 is provided with one V zone 44 and two lose zones 46 at the machine lottery port 43 so that a game ball can reach the V zone 44 with a probability of approximately 1/3. May be. Further, a distribution mechanism may be provided as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the machine lottery opening 43 is provided with a plurality of openings into which game balls enter, and one opening is assigned to the V zone 44. Further, the machine lottery port 43 is provided with a sorting mechanism for sorting from the machine lottery port 43 to any one of the plurality of openings. The game balls that have entered the entrance 43a when the opening / closing mechanism 42 is in the open state are taken into the machine lottery port 43 and are entered into one opening by the sorting mechanism. Here, the sorting mechanism is constantly operated by a motor to sort the entrance of the game ball into the opening, and whether or not to enter the V zone 44 is determined by the player at the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43. Depends on the timing of entering the game ball and the behavior of the game ball. In other words, it is different from the internal lottery in which “winning” or “losing” is unilaterally determined by the gaming device 1 such as the normal lottery or the special lottery. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, it may have a plurality of holes and rotate. One of the holes is assigned to the V zone 44.

(6) Display device The game board 2 is provided with various display devices for presenting a player with a gaming state such as a lottery result. As the display device, a normal symbol display device 60, a normal symbol variation right number display device 61, a special symbol display device 62, a special symbol variation right number display device 63 and a liquid crystal display device 70 are provided.

(6-1) Normal symbol display device The normal symbol display device 60 displays the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed based on the passing of the game balls of the gates 10 and 11. The lottery result is displayed after, for example, the normal symbol is changed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and then the normal symbol is stopped.
(6-2) Normal Symbol Fluctuation Number Display Device In the normal lottery, the gaming device 1 acquires a normal electric role random number value and a normal symbol random number value. The normal symbol variation right number storage means 520, which will be described later, temporarily stores the normal electric random number value and the normal symbol random number value as the result of the normal lottery when the next lottery result cannot be displayed because the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. . The normal symbol variation right number display device 61 displays a set of numbers of common electric random numbers and normal symbol random numbers associated with the normal lottery (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol variation right number). For example, when the maximum number of storable numbers is set to four, the upper limit of four ordinary electric random numbers and ordinary symbol random numbers are stored. Then, the normal symbol variation right number display device 61 is configured by arranging four LED indicators, and lights up the LEDs corresponding to the number storing the normal electric random number value and the normal symbol random number value. Inform the player of the number of variable rights. The player can grasp the number in which the ordinary electric random number value and the ordinary symbol random number value are stored from the number of lit LEDs.

(6-3) Special Symbol Display Device The special symbol display device 62 displays a lottery result of a special symbol lottery performed based on the game ball entering the start winning opening 31. The lottery result is displayed after, for example, the special symbol is changed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and then the special symbol is stopped.
(6-4) Special Symbol Fluctuation Right Number Display Device In the special symbol lottery, the gaming device 1 acquires a special electric random number value and a special symbol random value. The special symbol variation right number storage means 620 described later stores the special electric random number value and the special symbol random number value when the lottery result of the special lottery cannot be displayed, as in the case of the normal symbol variation right number. Then, the special symbol variation right number display device 63 displays the number storing the special telephone random number value and the special symbol random number value (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol variation right number). For example, when the maximum number of storable numbers is set to four, the special symbol variation right number display device 63 is configured by arranging four LED indicators, and the number of LEDs for storing random numbers is stored. Turns on to notify the player of the number of special symbol change rights.

(6-5) Liquid Crystal Display Device The liquid crystal display device 70 is provided in the center of the game board 2 and displays various game information in various display modes. For example, the liquid crystal display device 70 performs variable display of symbols by changing the size, shape, color, etc. of the symbols according to the gaming state. In addition, not only the symbol variation display, but also a plurality of animation patterns such as an animation at the time of winning and an animation at the time of loss can be displayed according to the lottery result.

For example, when the special symbol display device 62 is composed of a 7-segment display, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the 7-segment display, and the liquid crystal display device 70 uses a special design or the like. Performs variable display of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to display more intriguing the player.
Note that the normal symbol display device 60, the normal symbol variation right number display device 61, the special symbol display device 62, the special symbol variation right number display device 63, and the liquid crystal display device 70 may be integrally formed. For example, a normal symbol lottery display, a special symbol lottery display, and various game state displays may be displayed in the same liquid crystal display screen.

(7) Sensor A sensor for detecting the behavior of the game ball is attached to each part of the game board 2. A left gate sensor 110 and a right gate sensor 111 that detect the passage of a game ball are attached to the gate 10 and the gate 11, respectively. In each of the normal winning openings 20 to 23, in order to detect the entry of a game ball, the upper left normal winning opening sensor 120, the lower left normal winning opening sensor 121, the upper right normal winning opening sensor 122 and the right are associated with each winning opening. A lower normal prize opening sensor 123 is attached. Similarly, a mechanical lottery opening sensor 143 and a special winning opening sensor 141 are attached to the entrance 43a and the special winning opening 41, respectively. Furthermore, a V zone sensor 144 that detects that a game ball has entered the V zone 44 is attached to the V zone 44, and a lose sensor 146 is attached to the lose zone 46 other than the V zone 44. Further, an out port sensor 150 that detects that the game ball has been discharged from the out port 50 is attached to the out port 50.

In addition, a launch ball detection sensor 170 that detects that a game ball has been launched from the launch device 5, a launch lever sensor 171 that detects that the player has operated a lever of the launch device 5, and the player touches the game device 1. Sensors such as a touch sensor 172 that detects whether or not a game ball is discharged and a ball payout detection sensor 174 that detects the payout of a game ball are provided.
[Function configuration]
Next, functions for controlling the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of various functions for controlling the gaming apparatus 1. The function of each part will be described below. In addition, the process by the function of each following part is performed by CPU101 mentioned later.

(1) Game Execution Unit The game execution unit 400 controls the entire game executed on the gaming apparatus 1 by executing a main program and an interruption program stored in advance in a ROM 104 in the main control board 100A described later. . The game execution means 400 sets various flags and controls the game state.

(2) Numerical value expressing means The numerical value expressing means 402 sequentially expresses numerical values along a predetermined number sequence as time passes. Numeric expression is performed in order, for example, by adding one random number counter at predetermined time intervals. As a random number counter, a normal electric random number counter that generates numerical values for extracting ordinary electric random numbers, an ordinary symbol random counter that generates numerical values for extracting normal electric random numbers, and a special electric random number are extracted. And a special symbol random number counter that expresses a numerical value for the purpose and a special symbol random number counter that expresses a numerical value for extracting the special symbol random number value. A normal lottery means 510 and a special lottery means 610, which will be described later, acquire the numerical value output by the numerical value expressing means 402 at a predetermined timing such as when a game ball passes through a winning opening or enters a winning opening.

(3) Game Ball Detection Block The game ball detection block 450 detects a game ball passing through the gates 10 and 11 and entering a winning port and an out port.
(3-1) Gate Detection Unit The gate detection unit 452 receives inputs from the left gate sensor 110 and the right gate sensor 111 and detects whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 10 and the gate 11. The gate detection unit 452 outputs the detection result to the normal lottery unit 510.

(3-2) Start Winning Port Detection Unit The start winning port detection unit 454 receives an input from the start winning port sensor 131 and detects whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning port 31. The start winning port detection means 454 outputs the detection result to the special lottery means 610 and the prize ball payout control means 910.
(3-3) Machine Lottery Port Detection Unit The machine lottery port detection unit 456 receives an input from the machine lottery port sensor 143 and detects whether a game ball has entered the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43. The mechanical lottery port detection unit 456 outputs the detection result to the mechanical lottery unit 710 and the prize ball payout control unit 910.

(3-4) Grand Prize Opening Detecting Unit The big winning prize opening detecting unit 458 detects whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 41 in response to an input from the big winning prize sensor 141. The special winning opening detection means 458 outputs the detection result to the winning ball payout control means 910.
(3-5) Normal Winning Port Detection Unit The normal winning port detection unit 460 receives input from the normal winning port sensors 120 to 123 and detects whether or not a game ball has entered the normal winning port 20 to 23. The normal winning opening detection means 460 outputs the detection result to the big hit game control means 810 and the prize ball payout control means 910.

(3-6) Out Port Detection Unit The out port detection unit 462 receives an input from the out port sensor 150 and detects whether or not a game ball has entered the out port 50.
(4) Ordinary lottery block In the ordinary lottery block 500, the ordinary lottery and the result display are performed. An outline of functions performed in the normal lottery block 500 will be described. FIG. 6A is an example of a flowchart for explaining the outline of the function performed in the normal lottery block 500, and FIG. 6B is an example of the random number value stored in the normal symbol variation right number storage means. .

Step S20: The gate detection means 452 detects passage of the game ball through the gate 10 or the gate 11.
Step S21a: A normal electric random number value and a normal symbol random number are extracted according to the passage of the gate 10 or the gate 11.
Steps S21b, S21c: Up to four ordinary electronic random numbers and ordinary symbol random numbers acquired in step S21a are stored in the RAM 105 as shown in FIG. 6B (step S21b). Then, the normal symbol variation right number Nb is counted by +1 (step S21c).

Step S21d: The number of LEDs corresponding to the number of normal symbol change rights Nb is turned on by the normal symbol change right number display device 61 composed of four LED indicators arranged on the game board 2.
Step S21e: Wait while performing other processes until the condition that can start normal symbol variation is satisfied.
Steps S <b> 21 f, S <b> 21 g, S <b> 21 h: Take out the stored ordinary electric random number value and ordinary symbol random number value from the RAM 105. When a plurality of random values are stored, they are taken out in order of storage (from the oldest). The normal symbol variation right number Nb is counted by −1, and the number of LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol variation right number Nb is turned on by the normal symbol variation right number display device 61.

Step S21i: It is determined whether or not the extracted ordinary electric random number value is a hit, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit.
Step S21j: Furthermore, a symbol is determined based on the extracted normal symbol random value, and if it is a big win, a winning symbol is determined, and if it is a loss, a lost symbol is determined.
Next, each part of the normal lottery block 500 will be described.

(4-1) Normal lottery means When the gate detection means 452 detects that the game ball has passed the gate 10 or the gate 11, the normal lottery means 510 performs the normal lottery. The normal lottery means 510 is a normal electric power internal lottery means 512 that performs a normal electric power internal lottery to determine “winning” or “losing” of the normal lottery and a normal symbol that is displayed as a result of the normal electric power internal lottery. A normal symbol lottery means 514 for performing symbol lottery is included.

(4-1-1) Ordinary electronic combination internal lottery means The ordinary electric combination internal lottery means 512 includes an ordinary electric combination random number extraction means 512a and an ordinary lottery determination means 512b.
The ordinary power combination random number extraction means 512a generates a numerical value expression means 402 for the ordinary power combination random number for performing the ordinary power combination internal lottery, which is one of the internal lotteries, at the timing when the game ball passes the gate 10 or the gate 11. To extract from the normal electric utility random number counter. Here, the random number extraction means that one numerical value is extracted from a plurality of numerical values generated from a sequence generator configured by hardware or software for internal lottery. A numerical value extracted by random number extraction is called a random number value. If the number of ordinary symbol fluctuation rights described later is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, ordinary electric random numbers are not extracted. Then, the extracted ordinary telephone combination random number value is stored in the ordinary symbol variation right number storage means 520. Thereafter, the ordinary power combination random number extraction unit 512a takes out the ordinary role combination random number value from the ordinary symbol variation right number storage unit 520 at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the normal lottery determination unit 512b determines whether or not the normal lottery is successful based on the normal lottery table. The lottery table is a table in which a winning value corresponding to “winning” or a losing value corresponding to “losing” is determined, and the probability of “winning” is determined. In particular, what determines the probability of winning in a normal lottery is called a normal lottery table. The determination of success / failure refers to determining “winning” or “losing” by comparing the extracted random number value with the winning value or the lost value in the lottery table. “Winning” means that the random value extracted and extracted for the internal lottery matches the winning value in the lottery table, and “losing” means that the random value extracted as a result of the internal lottery is It means that it matches the loss value of the lottery table. That is, the normal lottery determination unit 512b compares the normal electric random number value extracted and extracted by the normal electric random number extraction unit 512a with the winning value of the normal lottery table, and determines whether or not it matches based on whether or not they match. Do.

(4-1-2) Normal symbol lottery means The normal symbol lottery means 514 includes a normal symbol random number extraction means 514a and a normal symbol determination means 514b.
The normal symbol random number extraction means 514a uses the normal symbol random number of the numerical expression means 402 as the normal symbol random number for performing the normal symbol lottery that is one of the internal lotteries at the timing when the game ball passes the gate 10 or the gate 11. Extract from the counter. If the number of normal symbol fluctuation rights described later is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, normal symbol random number extraction is not performed. Then, the extracted normal symbol random number value is stored in the normal symbol variation right number storage means 520. Thereafter, the normal symbol random number extraction unit 514a takes out the normal symbol random number value from the normal symbol variation right number storage unit 520 at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the normal symbol determination means 514b determines the normal symbol based on the normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination table is a table in which a symbol corresponding to “winning” or “losing” is determined, and is used when it is different from the winning symbol determination data used when winning in the internal electrification internal lottery. Lost symbol determination data. Furthermore, symbol determination refers to determining a combination of symbols by comparing random values extracted and extracted for symbol lottery with values related to symbols stored in the symbol determination table. That is, the normal symbol determination means 514b compares the normal symbol random number value extracted and extracted by the normal symbol random number extraction means 514a with the winning value of the normal symbol determination table, and determines the normal symbol based on whether or not they match. Do. Further, the normal symbol determining means 514b determines the symbol variation pattern based on a table for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol in order to display the determined ordinary symbol variably.

For example, when a normal symbol is determined by two numbers, a combination in which the same symbols such as “11”, “22”, “33”, “44”. In this case, if the winning combination is performed by the ordinary electric combination internal lottery means 512, the winning combination is determined as a normal symbol.
(4-2) Ordinary Symbol Fluctuating Rights Number Storage Unit, Ordinary Symbol Fluctuating Rights Number Display Unit The result of the normal electric role internal lottery is presented to the player by variably displaying the ordinary symbol determined in the ordinary symbol lottery. However, while the result of normal lottery internal lottery performed by passing a gate 10 or 11 of a certain game ball is variably displayed, other game balls pass through the gate 10 or 11 and pass through the normal lottery internal lottery. Even if is performed, since the variation display of the previous internal lottery is performed, the next variation display cannot be started. Therefore, the random number value that is the result of the internal electronic lottery is temporarily stored, and when the previous variation display is completed and the next variation display can be started, the stored random value is stored. Is taken out and the variable display is started.

  As described above, when the next lottery result cannot be displayed because the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 temporarily stores the normal electric role random number value and the normal symbol random number value. The normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 is realized by the RAM 105. The normal symbol change right number display means 525 displays the normal symbol change right number which is the number of the normal electric random number value and the normal symbol random number value stored in the normal symbol change right number storage means 520, and the normal symbol change right number. It controls to display on the display device 61.

(4-3) Normal Symbol Display Unit The normal symbol display unit 530 sends the normal symbol determined as the normal symbol lottery result of the normal symbol lottery unit 514 to the normal symbol display device 60 based on the normal symbol variation pattern. Control the display to change.
(4-4) Guidance mechanism A control means The guidance mechanism A control means 535 is based on the result of the normal / internal lottery means 512 and the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol lottery means 514. The guidance mechanism A solenoid 130 is controlled to be in the open state or the closed state. When the guidance mechanism A control means 535 controls the guidance mechanism A, the ease of entering the game ball into the start winning opening 31 changes.

  Specifically, the guidance mechanism A control means 535 maintains the closed state of the guidance mechanism A when it is deviated in the normal / internal lottery means 512. On the other hand, if the winning determination is made, the guiding mechanism A is controlled to be open for a predetermined period. In the case of winning, the time for the guide mechanism A to be opened is further controlled according to the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 514. For example, when the winning combination is an odd number of symbols such as “11”, “33”, etc., the guiding mechanism A control means 535 increases the time for which the guiding mechanism A is in the open state and plays the game to the start winning opening 31. Increase the time allowed for the ball to enter. On the other hand, when the winning combination is an even number of symbols, the guidance mechanism A control means 535 shortens the time during which the game ball can enter the start winning opening 31. In this way, by associating the combination of the normal symbols and the possibility of entering the starting prize slot 31, the player can select not only “winning” or “losing”, but also any winning combination. You can feel interesting.

(5) Special lottery block In the special lottery block 600, as in the normal lottery block 500, special lottery and the result display are performed. FIG. 7A is an example of a flowchart for explaining the outline of the function performed in the special lottery block 600, and FIG. 7B is an example of the random number value stored in the special symbol variable right number storage means. . In the special lottery block 600, a special lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering the start winning opening 31, and a random number is stored, a special symbol variation right number is displayed, and a special symbol is displayed. 7A and 7B are substantially the same as FIGS. 6A and 6B described with reference to the normal lottery block 500, and thus description thereof is omitted.

(5-1) Special lottery means When the start winning opening detection means 454 detects that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 31, the special lottery means 610 performs a special lottery. The special lottery means 610 is a special electric character internal lottery means 612 that performs a special electric role internal lottery to determine “winning” or “losing” of the special lottery and a special symbol that is displayed as a result of the special electric character internal lottery. A special symbol lottery means 614 for performing symbol lottery is included. The special lottery means 610 is included in the internal lottery means in the claims.

(5-1-1) Special Electric Power Internal Lottery Means Special electric power internal lottery means 612 includes special electric power random number extraction means 612a and special lottery determination means 612b.
The special electric random number extracting means 612a generates a numerical value expressing means 402 for generating a special electric random number for performing the special electric lot internal lottery, which is one of the internal lotteries, at the timing when the game ball enters the start winning opening 31. Extract from Then, the extracted special telephone random number value is stored in the special symbol variation right number storage means 620. After that, the special electric random number extraction unit 612a takes out the special electric random number value from the special symbol variation right number storage unit 620 at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the special lottery determination unit 612b determines whether or not it is correct based on the special lottery table. The special lottery table is a table in which a winning value corresponding to “winning” in the special lottery or a losing value corresponding to “losing” is determined, and the probability of winning in the special lottery is determined. Specifically, the special lottery determination unit 612b compares the special electric random number value extracted and extracted by the special electric random number extraction unit 612a with the winning value of the special lottery table, and determines whether or not it is based on whether or not they match. Make a decision.

(5-1-2) Special symbol lottery means The special symbol lottery means 614 includes special symbol random number extraction means 614a and special symbol determination means 614b.
The special symbol random number extraction means 614 a extracts a special symbol random number value for performing a special symbol lottery, which is one of internal lotteries, from the numerical value expression means 402 at the timing when the game ball enters the start winning opening 31. The extracted special symbol random number value is stored in the special symbol variation right number storage means 620. The special symbol random number extraction unit 614a extracts the special symbol random number value from the special symbol variable right number storage unit 620 at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the special symbol determination means 614b determines a special symbol based on the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination table is a table in which the symbol corresponding to “winning” or “losing” is determined, and is used when the winning symbol determination data used in the case of winning in the special electrification internal lottery is deviated. Lost symbol determination data. Then, the special symbol determination means 614b compares the special symbol random value extracted and extracted by the special symbol random number extraction means 614a with the winning value of the special symbol determination table, and determines the special symbol based on whether or not they match. Do. Further, the special symbol determining means 614b determines a symbol variation pattern from a table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in order to display the determined special symbol in a variable manner.

  For example, when a special symbol is determined by three numbers, a combination of special symbols such as “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”,. In this case, if the winning combination is determined in the special electric combination internal lottery performed by the special electric combination internal lottery means 612, one of the winning combinations is determined as a special symbol. At this time, when the winning combination of the odd symbol combination is determined, the probability variation state is obtained, and when the winning combination of the even symbol combination is determined, the probability normal state is obtained.

(5-2) Special symbol change right number storage means, special symbol change right number display means Special symbol change right number storage means 620 temporarily displays the next lottery result when the special symbol is being changed and displayed. As a result of the special lottery, the special electric random number value and the special symbol random value are stored. The special symbol variable right number display means 625 displays the special symbol random number value stored in the special symbol variable right number storage means 620 and the special symbol variable right number, which is the number of special symbol random number values, as the special symbol variable right number. Control is performed to display on the display device 63.

(5-3) Special Symbol Display Unit The special symbol display unit 630 displays the special symbol determined as the lottery result of the special symbol lottery in the special symbol lottery unit 614 on the special symbol display device 62 based on the special symbol variation pattern. Control the display to change. Further, the special symbol display means 630 counts the number of times of special symbol variation display, and controls the period of the probability normal state / short variation state and the probability variation state / short variation state.

  For example, when the symbol determined by the special lottery is a winning symbol in the normal probability state, the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43 is first opened. Then, when a game ball enters the entrance 43a and the game ball enters the V zone 44 and wins the machine lottery, the big hit game is started. At this time, after the jackpot game is over, the probability normal state / variation short state is entered. For example, the probability normal state / variation short state continues until 100 symbol variation displays are performed. Therefore, the special symbol display means 630 continues the probability normal state / variation short state until the display of the special symbol internal lottery and special symbol lottery is performed 100 times, and the variation time is shortened compared to the normal state and the variable display is performed. I do. If the special symbol display means 630 determines that the result display has been performed 100 times, the special symbol display means 630 cancels the short time state of fluctuation and performs fluctuation display in the normal fluctuation time.

On the other hand, if the symbol determined in the special lottery is a winning symbol in the probability variation state, and the jackpot game is started by entering the V zone 44, the probability variation state / variation short state is entered after the jackpot game ends. . Then, until the next jackpot game is started, the probability variation state and the variation time short state in which the winning probability is high and the variation display time is shortened continue.
(5-4) Opening / closing mechanism control means The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 opens the opening / closing mechanism 42 based on the result of the determination of whether or not the special electric role internal lottery means 612 is successful and the special symbol determined by the special symbol lottery means 614. Alternatively, the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 is controlled to be in the closed state. The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 controls the opening / closing mechanism 42 to enable or facilitate the entry of a game ball into the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43.

  Specifically, the opening / closing mechanism control unit 635 maintains the closed state of the opening / closing mechanism 42 when the special power combination internal lottery unit 612 deviates in the determination of success / failure. On the other hand, when the winning / no-win determination is made, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined period. In the case of winning, the type of the special symbol determined in the special symbol lottery is further determined, and the time during which the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened is controlled according to the special symbol. For example, when the winning combination of an odd number of symbols such as “111”, “333”... Is achieved, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 increases the time of the open state of the opening / closing mechanism 42 to the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43. Increase the available time for the game balls. On the other hand, when the winning combination is an even number of symbols, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 shortens the time during which the game ball can enter the entrance 43a. For example, when the winning combination of odd symbols is selected, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened for 1.6 seconds, and when the winning combination of even symbols is selected, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is set for 0.8 seconds. Open. In this way, by associating the combination of special symbols with the possibility of entering the entrance 43a, the player will not only be “winning” or “losing”, but what kind of winning combination it will be You can feel interesting.

(6) Machine lottery block The machine lottery block 700 includes a machine lottery means 710, and performs machine lottery using game balls taken into the machine lottery port 43.
The machine lottery unit 710 includes a V zone detection unit 712, a loss zone detection unit 714, and a machine lottery determination unit 716.

  A game ball taken into the machine lottery port 43 from the entrance 43 a of the machine lottery port 43 enters either the V zone 44 or the lose zone 46 provided in the machine lottery port 43. The V zone detection means 712 receives an input from the V zone sensor 144 provided in the V zone 44 and detects whether or not a game ball has entered the V zone 44. In addition, the loss zone detection means 714 detects whether or not a game ball has entered the loss zone 46 in response to an input from the loss sensor 146 provided in the loss zone 46. The V zone detection unit 712 and the loss zone detection unit 714 output the respective detection results to the mechanical lottery determination unit 716.

When the mechanical lottery determination means 716 receives from the V zone detection means 712 that a game ball has entered the V zone 44, it determines that the game is a big hit state. On the other hand, when it is received from the loss zone detection means 714 that a game ball has entered the loss zone 46, it is determined to be lost. The machine lottery means 710 outputs this determination result to the jackpot game control means 810.
(7) Jackpot Game Block The jackpot game block 800 includes a jackpot game control means 810, and starts a jackpot game when a machine lottery is won. The jackpot game includes a predetermined number of round games in which the guide mechanism B is in an open state by setting the predetermined period as one time or once until a predetermined number of balls are reached.

  The jackpot game control means 810 includes a round game control means 812 and a guidance mechanism B control means 814. The round game control unit 812 receives the determination result of the machine lottery from the machine lottery unit 710, and controls the execution of the jackpot game when it is a win. The round game control means 812 sets various flags for controlling each round game and controls the state of the round game. Specifically, the round game control means 812 starts each round game and controls each round game to be finished a predetermined number of times after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start. Alternatively, the round game control means 812 controls to start each round game and end each round game when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening 41 and perform this round game a predetermined number of times. Also good. On the other hand, the round game control means 812 does not start the big hit game when receiving a loss from the machine lottery means 710.

  The guidance mechanism B control means 814 controls the open state and the closed state of the guidance mechanism B in accordance with the round game control by the round game control means 812. Specifically, in response to the round game control means 812 starting each round game, the guidance mechanism B control means 814 performs each round game on the guidance mechanism B provided in the big prize opening 41. The guide mechanism B is controlled to be in a closed state in accordance with the end of each round game. When the result of the mechanical lottery is lost, the guide mechanism B control unit 814 maintains the guide mechanism B in the closed state.

(8) Prize Ball Discharge Block The prize ball payout block 800 includes a prize ball payout control means 910. When a game ball enters each prize opening, a prize ball corresponding to each prize opening is paid out.
The winning ball payout control unit 910 receives the winning ball according to the detection results received from the gate detecting unit 452, the starting winning port detecting unit 454, the mechanical lottery port detecting unit 456, the big winning port detecting unit 458, and the normal winning port detecting unit 460. Control to pay out. Specifically, the prize ball payout control unit 910 outputs a prize ball payout command to the data transmission circuit 106. The award ball payout command is output to the payout control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106, and the payout control board 100B pays out a prize ball into the gaming apparatus 1.

For example, when entering the normal winning holes 20 to 23, 5 balls per ball entered, and when entering the starting winning port 31, 10 balls per ball, enter the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43. When entering a ball, 15 balls are paid out per ball, and when entering the grand prize opening 41, 15 balls are paid out per ball.
[Hardware configuration of gaming device]
Next, the hardware configuration of the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the hardware configuration of the gaming apparatus 1 and each unit of the gaming apparatus 1.

  The gaming apparatus 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a payout control board 100B that performs payout control of the lending balls and prize balls, a launcher control board 100C that performs the launch control of the game balls, a card-type ball lending machine, A lending control board 100D for controlling the display, an electric decoration control board 100E for controlling the lamps and sound effects on the game board surface, and a display control board 100F for performing display control on the liquid crystal display device and displaying an image. Each hardware configuration will be described below.

(1) Main control board The main control board 100A includes a central processing unit (CPU) 101, a first clock generation circuit 102, a second clock generation circuit 103, a read-only memory (ROM) 104, and a random-access memory (RAM). 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required. Hereinafter, each configuration of the main control board 100A will be described.

(1-1) ROM and RAM
The ROM 104 stores a main program for executing main processing and an interrupt program for executing interrupt processing. The RAM 105 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information according to the execution of the main program and the interrupt program in the CPU 101. The RAM 105 holds stored information by a built-in battery, and even when the power supplied from the outside to the gaming apparatus 1 is cut off, it resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut when the power is restored thereafter. .

(1-2) First Clock Generation Circuit and Second Clock Generation Circuit The first clock generation circuit 102 generates a CLK signal that controls the execution timing of the main program by the CPU 101. The second clock generation circuit 103 generates an INTR signal having a timing different from the cycle of the first clock generation circuit 102. Here, the timing of the INTR signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds.

(1-3) Input / Output Port The input / output port 107 transmits and receives data between the main control board 100A and various sensors, various solenoids, various display devices, and the like. When the gate sensors provided at the gates 10 and 11, the sensors provided at each prize opening, the V zone sensor 144, etc. detect the passage or entry of a game ball, the sensor information is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Sent out. Further, the normal symbol display device 60, the normal symbol variation right number display device 61, the special symbol display device 62, and the special symbol variation right number display device 63 are composed of a 7-segment display, an LED, and the like, and the CPU 101 controls the display. In this case, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery or the special symbol lottery and the number of normal symbol change rights and the number of special symbol change rights are sent from the CPU 101 to each display device via the input / output port 107.

(1-4) Data Sending Circuit The data sending circuit 106 controls sending of data from the main control board 100A to the payout control board 100B, the illumination control board 100E, and the display control board 100F.
(1-5) CPU
When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 reads out the main program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the first clock generation circuit 102 and sequentially executes it. As a result, main processing for processing the entire game is performed. Further, the CPU 101 executes an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address based on the timing of the INTR signal generated by the second clock generation circuit 103 different from the cycle of the first clock generation circuit 102. As a result, interrupt processing is performed during execution of the main processing.

  Further, the CPU 101 drives various solenoids and various display devices by executing main processing and interrupt processing based on sensor information of various sensors received via the input / output port 107. Specifically, when the normal lottery means 510 of the CPU 101 receives sensor information that the game ball has passed through the gate 10 or the gate 11, it first performs a normal lottery. Next, when the normal lottery means 510 of the CPU 101 determines that the normal lottery has been won, the guidance mechanism A control means 535 of the CPU 101 drives the guidance mechanism A solenoid 130 to control the guidance mechanism A from the closed state to the open state. . Similarly, the special lottery means 610 of the CPU 101 performs a special lottery upon receiving sensor information that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 31. When it is determined that the special lottery means 610 has been won, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 drives the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 to control the opening / closing mechanism 42 from the closed state to the open state. Further, when the mechanical lottery means 710 of the CPU 101 receives the sensor information that the game ball has entered the V zone 44, the guidance mechanism B control means 814 of the CPU 101 drives the guidance mechanism B solenoid 140 to activate the guidance mechanism B. Control from closed to open.

  Further, for example, when the normal symbol display device 60 is a two-digit seven-segment LED display, when 77 symbols are determined as a result of the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display means 530 of the CPU 101 displays the two-digit seven-segment. “77” is displayed on the LED display. Further, when the special symbol display device 62 is a three-digit 7-segment LED display, when 777 symbols are determined as a result of the special symbol lottery, the special symbol display means 630 of the CPU 101 displays the three-digit seven-segment LED. The same odd number is displayed side by side like “777” on the display. Further, the normal symbol variation right number display means 525 and the special symbol variation right number display means 625 of the CPU 101 indicate the normal symbol variation right number and the special symbol variation right number temporarily stored in the RAM 105 by an LED display. It is displayed on the configured normal symbol variation right number display device 61 and special symbol variation right number display device 63.

Further, the CPU 101 outputs various commands to the payout control board 100B, the illumination control board 100E, and the display control board 100F via the data transmission circuit 106.
(2) Lending control board, payout control board, launching device control board, and illumination control board The lending control board 100D lends a game ball when a player inserts a card for lending a game ball into a card-type ball lending machine. The command is sent to the payout control board 100B. Upon receiving the lending command from the lending control board 100D, the payout control board 100B drives the ball delivery motor 175 and lends a game ball.

  The payout control board 100B drives the ball delivery motor 175 based on the prize ball payout command from the main control board 100A, and the ball payout detection sensor 174 counts the number of payouts. Here, the prize ball payout command is a command for paying out a game ball in accordance with a winning opening into which the game ball has entered. The sensor information from the ball payout detection sensor 174 is input not only to the launcher control board 100C but also to the main control board 100A, and the number of game balls paid out is managed.

  The launching device control board 100C is in a state where both signals of the touch sensor 172 that detects that the player is touching the launching lever and the launching lever sensor 171 that detects that the launching lever is operated are detected. Then, by driving the game ball launch motor 173, for example, the game balls are launched toward the game board at intervals of about 0.6 seconds. A game ball launched from the launching device is detected by a launching ball detection sensor 170.

The lighting control board 100E receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs sound data such as lighting control of the lighting device by the LED 180 provided with the game board 2 and BGM from the speaker 181.
(3) Display Control Board The display control board 100F controls the liquid crystal display on the liquid crystal display device 70. The display control board 100F includes a sub CPU (central processing unit) 191, a third clock generation circuit 192, a fourth clock generation circuit 193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, and a data input circuit. 196 and a display circuit 197 including a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 191 reads the main program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the third clock generation circuit 192 and sequentially executes it. By executing this main program, a main process for display control is performed. Specifically, after starting the main process, an initialization process is performed to clear various flags, memories, etc., and a NOP (no operation) command is repeatedly executed until an interrupt process is executed, thereby repeating an infinite loop. .

  The sub CPU 191 executes two interrupt processes for the main process. One is data reception interrupt processing, and the other is timer interrupt processing. The sub CPU 191 executes an interrupt program for timer interrupt processing starting from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the fourth clock generation circuit 193 different from the cycle of the third clock generation circuit 192. . Here, the timing of the INTR1 signal is 2 milliseconds. Also, the sub CPU 191 executes an interrupt program for data reception interrupt processing starting from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR2 signal. The INTR2 signal is generated by the data input circuit 196 based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit 106 of the main control board 100A. The sub CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the main program and the interrupt program.

[Outline of game executed on gaming device]
An outline of a game executed on the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the game. The game executed by the gaming device 1 is determined in advance according to each winning opening by allowing a gaming ball to enter the winning opening of any of the normal winning openings 20 to 23, the starting winning opening 31 or the large winning opening. The number of prize balls won.

(1) Entry into the normal winning opening and out opening First, the case where a game ball enters the normal winning openings 20 to 23 and the out opening 50 will be described. When the player fires a game ball from the launching device 5 toward the game board 2, a game by the gaming device 1 starts. In the state where the normal lottery and the special lottery are not performed immediately after the game is started, the game ball is any of the gate 10, the gate 11, the normal winning port 20 to 23, the start winning port 31 and the out port 50 in the game board 2. Enter the crab. When the game ball enters the normal winning opening 20 to 23 or the out slot 50, the following step S10 or step S15 is performed.

Step S10: When the game ball enters the normal winning openings 20 to 23, the game is won and five prize balls are paid out.
Step S15: If the game ball does not enter any winning opening, the game ball enters the out port 50.
(2) Jackpot game Next, the case where it becomes a jackpot game is demonstrated. The jackpot game is started through an internal lottery determined unilaterally by the gaming device 1 in steps S31 to S33, and then through a mechanical lottery that depends on the skill of the player and the behavior of the game ball in steps S35 to S38. To do. In addition, a game ball can be entered into the start winning opening 31 when entering the start winning opening 31 directly or in a normal lottery performed when the gate 10 or 11 is passed. There are cases where it becomes easier to enter and enters the ball. In the following steps S20 to S23, the game ball can enter the start winning opening 31 by passing through the gate 10 or 11.

  Steps S20 to S22: When the launched game ball passes the gate 10 or 11 (Step S20), a normal lottery including a normal electric power internal lottery and a normal symbol lottery is performed (Step S21). In the normal electronic combination internal lottery, it is determined whether the winning mechanism is to open the guiding mechanism A or to lose the guiding mechanism A in the closed state. In the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol for displaying the result of the normal electric role internal lottery is determined. Thereafter, the symbol variation display is performed on the 7-segment LED normal symbol display device 60 so as to stop at the determined symbol (step S22).

Step S23: Winning in the normal lottery of steps S21 and S22, and when a winning symbol indicating winning is displayed, the guide mechanism A is opened. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 31.
Steps S31 to S33: When a game ball enters the start winning opening 31, or enters the starting winning opening 31 where the guiding mechanism A is in the open state in step S23 (step S31), it becomes a win and 10 winning balls are awarded. Pay out. Further, a special lottery including a special electric role internal lottery and a special symbol lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 31 (step S32). In the special electric role internal lottery, it is determined whether to win the opening / closing mechanism 42 or to lose the opening / closing mechanism 42 in the closed state. In the special symbol lottery, a special symbol for displaying the result of the special electric role internal lottery is determined. Thereafter, in the special symbol display device 62 of 7-segment LED, the symbol variation display is performed so as to stop at the determined symbol (step S33).

  Steps S35 to S38: In Steps S32 and S33, when winning or losing in the special lottery is determined and a combination of special symbols indicating winning is displayed, the open / close mechanism 42 is kept open for a maximum of 1.6 seconds. (Step S35). Thereby, a game ball can enter the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43. Next, when a game ball enters the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43, the game ball is taken into the machine lottery port 43 and wins (step S36). Then, a mechanical lottery is performed by entering the V zone 44 provided in the mechanical lottery port 43 with a probability of about 1/10 (step S37). When the game ball enters the V zone 44, the jackpot game is started (step S38).

  Steps S40 to S41: When a game ball enters the V zone 44 in step S38, a big hit game is started and a predetermined number, for example, 15 round games are performed. Here, the round game is a game in which the guidance mechanism B is in an open state for a predetermined period or a predetermined number of balls, and the guidance mechanism B is in an open state for a maximum of 30 seconds in one round game. (Step S40). As a result, the game ball can enter the big winning opening 41. When entering the big winning opening 41, the payout of the winning ball is performed (step S41). One round ends when a predetermined number, for example, 10 game balls enter even before 30 seconds elapse.

Steps S42 to S43: When one round is completed, the next round is performed until the 15th round is completed, and award balls are paid out according to the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 41.
(3) Types of gaming state The gaming state in the gaming device 1 is roughly divided into a jackpot gaming state in which a jackpot game is being played, and a normal gaming state in which a normal game is being played instead of the jackpot gaming state. The normal gaming state can be further divided into four states: a probability normal state, a probability normal state / short variation state, a probability variation state, and a probability variation state / short variation state.

(3-1) Probability Normal State, Probability Fluctuation State The probability normal state is a case where the winning probability of the special lottery that determines opening / closing of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is a normal state. On the other hand, the probability variation state is a case where the winning probability of the special lottery is higher than the probability normal state. For example, the probability is about 5 times higher than the probability normal state.
(3-2) Probability Fluctuation State / Variation Short State The combination of special symbols displayed at the start of the jackpot game in step S33 includes a normal winning symbol and a probable variation winning symbol. For example, the probable winning symbol is composed of a combination of odd numbers such as “7-7” and “5-5”. When a jackpot game is started with a probable winning symbol, the gaming state becomes a probability variation state / variation short state after the jackpot game ends. Then, the probability variation state / variation short state continues until the next jackpot game is started.

  Here, the fluctuation short state is a state in which the symbol fluctuation time is shortened compared to the fluctuation normal state. That is, since the symbol variation time is short, special lotteries are performed one after another. For example, in the above, the upper limit of the number of special symbol change rights is set to 4, and even if there is a ball in the start winning opening, 4 or more cannot be stored. Therefore, if the number of special symbol variation rights is already 4, the right to perform the special lottery cannot be stored even if there is a ball in the starting winning opening next time, and it will disappear. However, since the special lottery is performed one after another in the case of the short time state of the change, the right of the special lottery is rarely lost. Moreover, the winning rate of the special lottery per hour increases as the special lottery is performed one after another.

(3-3) Probability Normal State / Variation Short State The normal winning symbol is composed of a combination of even numbers such as “6-6” and “4-4”. When a jackpot game is started with a normal winning symbol, the gaming state becomes a probability normal state or a short state when fluctuating after the jackpot ends. Until the next jackpot game is started or the lottery result of the special electric role internal lottery is displayed 100 times by the symbol variation display, the probability normal state / variable short time state continues. When 100 times are completed, the normal probability state and the short time state of change end and the normal probability state is obtained.

[Specific processing of gaming device]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. After the power is turned on, the CPU 101 performs an initialization process, executes a main process for executing a game on the gaming device 1, and executes an interrupt process in response to a timer interrupt signal generated at intervals of 2 milliseconds. Below, an interruption process is demonstrated.

(1) Overall flow of interrupt processing First, the overall flow of interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the overall flow of interrupt processing.
(1-1) Random Number Counter Update Process In steps S100 and S101, the numerical value expression unit 402 performs various random number counter and timer counter update processes when a timer interrupt occurs.

  Step S100: First, when a timer interrupt signal is generated, the numerical value expression means 402 of the CPU 101 performs update processing of a random number counter for performing normal lottery and special lottery. In the normal lottery, an ordinary electric lottery internal lottery for determining “winning” or “losing” of the normal lottery and an ordinary symbol lottery for determining an ordinary symbol for displaying the result of the internal electric lottery internal lottery are performed. Therefore, the numerical value expression means 402 performs an update process of the ordinary electric utility random number counter and the ordinary symbol random number counter. Here, the normal electric random number counter expresses a numerical value for extracting the normal electric random number used in the normal electric internal lottery, and the normal symbol random counter extracts the normal symbol random value used in the normal random drawing. To express numerical values for In the special lottery, a special electric lot internal lottery for determining “winning” or “losing” of the special lottery and a special symbol lottery for determining a special symbol for displaying the result of the special electric internal lottery are performed. Therefore, the numerical expression means 402 performs an update process for the special electric random number counter and the special symbol random number counter. Here, the special electric random number counter expresses a numerical value for extracting the special electric random number used in the special electric internal lottery, and the special symbol random counter extracts the special symbol random value used in the special electric lottery. To express numerical values for

Examples of the random number update process include a plus one method and an initial value update method. FIG. 11A illustrates a plus one method random number update process, and FIG. 11B illustrates an initial value update method random number update process. .
In the plus one method shown in FIG. 11A, every time an interrupt of 2 milliseconds occurs, 1 is added to each random number counter to express a numerical value in order, and if the final value of the random number counter is expressed, the next value Returns to the initial value of 0. For example, in the gaming machine 1, the probability of the special electric role internal lottery for determining whether or not the “winning” or “losing” of the jackpot game is set is 2/631 in the normal probability state and 10/6631 in the probability fluctuation state. Suppose that At this time, a random number counter is added in order every time an interrupt occurs within a range of 631 corresponding to the denominator, and the random number counter value, that is, the special electric random number value is stored in the RAM 105. Specifically, the count is started from 0, and when it reaches 630, the count is returned to 0 from the next. In addition, as a value corresponding to the numerator of the probability value, for example, when the special electric random number value which is a random number counter value is less than a predetermined determination value, “winning” is determined, and the determination of success / failure is performed by special lottery The special electric random number value is read from the RAM 105 based on a predetermined trigger. Then, the special electrification internal lottery means 612 compares the special electrification random number read with the judgment value, and if it is less than the judgment value, it is judged as “winning”, otherwise it is judged as “lost”. Here, for example, if the winning probability value is 2/631 and the determination value is “2”, the special electric random number value that is the random number counter value is less than “2”, that is, “0” or “1”. And On the other hand, if the probability value is 10/631 and the determination value is “10”, the special electric random number value is less than “10”, that is, “0” to “9” is won. The determination values “2” and “10” are set in the special lottery table in the ROM 104.

Further, in the initial value update method shown in FIG. 11B, the next value when the final value of the random number counter is expressed is determined by a value with chance. Further, the initial value update method and the plus one method may be used in combination.
The numerical expression means 402 is a range corresponding to the denominator of each probability value, in addition to the random counters such as the above-mentioned ordinary electric random number counter and special electric random number counter, and various random number counters used for production. Count up with.

  Step S101: Next, the numerical value expression means 402 of the CPU 101 updates the timer counter for managing the symbol variation display time and the open state time of the guiding mechanism and the opening / closing mechanism. This timer counter is decremented by 1 every time an interrupt of 2 milliseconds occurs until the counter reaches “0”. When the timer counter is “0”, no further subtraction is performed thereafter. When measuring a predetermined time, a predetermined value is set in the timer counter, and waits for the timer counter to become “0”. For example, when “1000” is set as the predetermined value, the counter is decremented by 1 every 2 milliseconds, and becomes “0” after 2 seconds.

In step S101, the timer counter Ca for measuring the normal symbol variation time, the timer counter Cb for measuring the opening movement time of the guiding mechanism A, the timer counter Cc for measuring the special symbol variation time, and the opening movement time measurement of the opening / closing mechanism 42 are measured. The timer counter Ck and the timer counter Cd for measuring the opening movement time of the guide mechanism B are counted down.
(1-2) Process associated with entering the normal winning opening In steps S110 and S111, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 20-23, the winning ball is paid out.

Step S110: The normal winning hole detecting means 460 of the CPU 101 uses the sensor information of the normal winning hole sensors 120 to 123 for detecting that the launched game balls have entered the normal winning holes 20 to 23 provided at the lower part of the board surface. read. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the normal winning openings 20 to 23. If no game ball has entered, the process proceeds to step S120.
Step S111: When the normal winning opening detection means 460 determines in step S110 that a game ball has entered the normal winning openings 20 to 23, the winning ball payout control means 910 has five for the payout control board 100B. A prize ball payout command for paying out the prize balls is sent, and then the process proceeds to step S120.

(1-3) Processing associated with passage of gate In steps S120 to S151, a normal lottery is performed based on the game ball passing through the gate 10 or 11, and the result of the normal lottery is variably displayed. As a result of the normal lottery, when the winning is made, the guiding mechanism A is opened for a predetermined time.
Step S120: The gate detection means 452 of the CPU 101 reads information of the gate sensors 110 and 111 that detect that the launched game ball has passed through the gate 10 or the gate 11 provided on the board surface. The gate detection unit 452 determines whether or not the game ball has passed, and if the game ball has not passed, the process proceeds to step S130.

Step S121: If the gate detection means 452 determines that the game ball has passed through the gates 10 and 11 in step S120, the random number value is extracted in accordance with the normal lottery and the normal symbol variation right number Na is acquired. Process. When the gate passing process ends, the process proceeds to step S130.
Step S130: The game execution means 400 of the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation right number Na is greater than 0. If the normal symbol variation right number Na is 0, the process proceeds to step S140. That is, when the ordinary symbol random number value and the ordinary symbol random number value are stored in the ordinary symbol variation right number storage means 520, the process proceeds to step S140.

Step S131: If the game execution means 400 determines in step S130 that the normal symbol variation right number Na is greater than 0, a normal lottery process is performed. When the normal lottery process ends, the process proceeds to step S140.
Step S140: The game execution means 400 refers to the normal symbol operating flag Fa indicating that the normal symbol is operating, and determines whether or not the normal symbol in which the result of the normal lottery is variably displayed is being operated, If not in operation, the process proceeds to step S150.

Step S141: When the game execution means 400 determines in step S140 that the normal symbol is in operation, the guidance mechanism A operation start process is performed after the normal symbol change is completed, and the process proceeds to step S150.
Step S150: The game execution means 400 refers to the guide mechanism A operating flag Fb indicating that the guide mechanism A is operating, and determines whether the guide mechanism A is operating, that is, whether the guide mechanism A is open. If not, the process proceeds to step S160.

Step S151: If it is determined in step S150 that the game execution means 400 is in operation of the guiding mechanism A, the guiding mechanism A is terminated after the operation of the guiding mechanism A is completed, and the process proceeds to step S160.
(1-4) Processing associated with entering the start winning opening In steps S160 to S183, a special lottery is performed based on a game ball entering the starting winning opening 31, and the result of the special lottery is variably displayed. Then, as a result of the special lottery, when the winner is won and the machine lottery is won, the operation of the jackpot game is started. In the jackpot game, the guidance mechanism B is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied for each round game, and a predetermined number of round games are repeated.

  Step S160: The start winning opening detection means 454 of the CPU 101 reads the information of the start winning opening sensor 131 that detects that the start winning opening 31 has been entered. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the start winning opening 31. If no game ball has entered, the process proceeds to step S170. In addition, the start winning port detection unit 454 outputs the detection result at the start winning port 31 to the winning ball payout control unit 910.

Step S161: When the start winning port detection means 454 determines in step S160 that a game ball has entered the start winning port 31, a random number value is obtained in accordance with the payout of a winning ball or a special lottery. A start winning opening entering process for obtaining the number Nb of change rights is performed. When the start winning opening entering process is completed, the process proceeds to step S170.
Step S170: The game execution means 400 of the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation right number Nb is greater than 0, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation right number Nb is 0, the process proceeds to step S180. That is, when the special symbol random number value and the special symbol random number value are stored in the special symbol variable number storage means 620, the process proceeds to step S180.

Step S171: If the game execution means 400 determines in step S170 that the special symbol variation right number Nb is greater than 0, a special lottery process is performed in which the special lottery means 610 performs a special lottery. When the special lottery process ends, the process proceeds to step S180.
Step S180: The game execution means 400 of the CPU 101 refers to the special symbol operating flag Fc indicating that the special symbol is operating, and determines whether or not the special symbol is operating in a state where the result of the special lottery is variably displayed. If it is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S182.

Step S181: When the game execution means 400 determines in step S180 that the special symbol is operating, an opening / closing mechanism opening process for operating the opening / closing mechanism 42 by the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 is performed. When the opening / closing mechanism opening process ends, the process proceeds to step S182.
Step S182: The game executing means 400 refers to the opening / closing mechanism operating flag Fk indicating that the opening / closing mechanism 42 is operating. Then, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing mechanism 42 is in operation, that is, whether or not the opening / closing mechanism 42 is in an open state. If not, the process proceeds to step S184.

Step S183: When the game execution means 400 determines in step S182 that the opening / closing mechanism is operating, an opening / closing mechanism opening end process for ending the operation of the opening / closing mechanism 42 by the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 is performed. When the opening / closing mechanism opening end process ends, the process proceeds to step S184.
(1-5) Processing associated with entering the entrance of the machine lottery port Step S184: The machine lottery port detecting means 456 of the CPU 101 detects that a game ball has entered the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43. The information of the mouth sensor 143 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the mechanical lottery port 43 from the entrance 43a. If no game ball has entered, the process proceeds to step S186.

Step S185: If the machine lottery port detection means 456 determines in step S184 that a game ball has entered the machine lottery port 43, a mechanical lottery port ball entry process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S186.
(1-6) Processing associated with entering the V zone Step S186: Next, the V zone detecting means 712 of the CPU 101 detects that the game ball taken into the mechanical lottery port 43 has entered the V zone 44. The information of the V zone sensor 144 to be read is read. Then, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the V zone 44. If no game ball has entered, the process proceeds to step S190.

Step S187: When the V zone detection means 712 determines in step S186 that the game ball has entered the V zone 44, the guidance mechanism B is activated to allow the game ball to enter the grand prize opening 41. The jackpot game / one round game start process is performed. After the big hit game / one round game start process is completed, the process proceeds to step S190.
Step S190: The game execution means 400 of the CPU 101 refers to the guide mechanism B operating flag Fd indicating that the guide mechanism B is operating, and determines whether or not the guide mechanism B is operating. If not in operation, the process proceeds to step S200.

Step S191: If the game execution means 400 determines in step S190 that the guide mechanism B is in operation, the operation of the guide mechanism B by the guide mechanism B control means 814 is ended and the game of one round is ended. Perform round game end processing. After the end of the one-round game end process by the round game control means 812, the process proceeds to step S200.
(1-7) Process associated with entering the big winning opening Step S200: The big winning opening detecting means 458 of the CPU 101 confirms that the launched game ball has entered the big winning opening 41 provided at the bottom of the board. The information of the special winning opening sensor 141 to be detected is read. Then, the special winning opening detection means 458 determines whether or not the player has entered a ball. If no game ball has entered, the process proceeds to step S210.

Step S201: In step S200, when the big prize opening detecting means 458 determines that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 41, a big prize opening ball entry process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S210.
Step S210: The game execution means 400 refers to the jackpot game operating flag Fe indicating that the jackpot game is operating, and determines whether or not the jackpot game is operating. If the game execution means 400 determines that it is not in operation, it ends the interrupt process.

Step S211: If the game execution means 400 determines in step S210 that the jackpot game is in operation, a jackpot game end / next round game start process is performed.
(2) Processing of Each Part Next, the gate passing process in step S121 shown in FIG. 10, the normal lottery process in step S131, the guidance mechanism A operation start process in step S141, the guidance mechanism A operation end process in step S151, and the step S161 in FIG. Starting winning hole entrance process, special lottery process in step S171, opening / closing mechanism opening start process in step S181, opening / closing mechanism opening end process in step S183, mechanical lottery entrance entering process in step S185, jackpot game / round 1 in step S187 The processes of each part of the game start process, the one-round game end process in step S191, the big winning opening entrance process in step S201, and the jackpot game end / next round game start process in step S211 will be described.

(2-1) Gate Passing Process FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the gate passing process in step S121. In this gate passing process, when a game ball passes through the gates 10 and 11, a random value used in the normal lottery process is extracted, and the acquired random value is stored. However, when the normal symbol variation right number Na is a predetermined value or more, for example, 4 or more, the gate passing process is not performed.

Step S121a: First, the game execution means 400 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation right number Na in the normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 is less than four, and if the normal symbol variation right number Na is not less than four. If it is determined, the process is terminated without performing the subsequent processes.
Step S121b: On the other hand, when the game execution means 400 determines that the normal symbol variation right number Na is less than 4, the normal electric random number extraction means 512a and the normal symbol random number extraction means 514a respectively extract normal electric role random numbers. And normal symbol random number extraction. Specifically, the ordinary power combination random number extraction means 512 a extracts the ordinary power combination random number value from the ordinary power combination random number counter of the numerical value expression means 402. Further, the normal symbol random number extraction unit 514a extracts the normal symbol random number value from the normal symbol random number counter of the numerical value expression unit 402.

Step S121c: The normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 stores the read ordinary power combination random number counter and the ordinary symbol random number value and the normal symbol random number value which are the values of the ordinary symbol random number counter. Here, the normal symbol variation right number storage unit 520 stores the RAM in the RAM 105.
Step S121d: Next, the normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 adds 1 to the number of stored random numbers, that is, the normal symbol variation right number Na.

Step S121e: Subsequently, the normal symbol changing right number display means 525 is a number corresponding to the normal symbol changing right number Na in the normal symbol changing right number display device 61 composed of four LED indicators arranged on the game board 2. The LED is turned on and the process is terminated.
(2-2) Normal Lottery Processing FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal lottery processing in step S131. In this normal lottery process, the random number value stored in the normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 is extracted, and whether or not the normal lottery is successful is determined based on the random number value. Furthermore, the symbol determination is performed, the symbol variation pattern is determined, and the normal symbol variation is started. However, random numbers are not taken out when normal symbols are changing or the guidance mechanism A is operating.

Step S131a: First, the game execution means 400 determines whether the normal symbol is operating (normal symbol operating flag Fa = 1) or the guiding mechanism A is operating (guidance mechanism A operating flag Fb = 1). If it is determined that the actuator is operating or the guide mechanism A is operating, the processing is terminated without performing the subsequent processing.
Step S131b: On the other hand, if it is determined that the game execution means 400 is not operating the normal symbol or the guidance mechanism A, the normal electric role random number extraction means 512a and the normal symbol random number extraction means 514a each store the normal symbol variable right number storage. The ordinary electric random number value and the ordinary symbol random value stored in the means 520 are taken out.

Step S131c: Next, in response to taking out the ordinary electric random number value and the ordinary symbol random number value in Step S131b, the ordinary symbol variation right number storage means 520 decrements the ordinary symbol variation right number Na by one.
Step S131d: Subsequently, the normal symbol variation right number storage means 520 turns on the LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol variation right number Na in the normal symbol variation right number display device 61 arranged on the game board 2.

  Step S131e: The normal lottery determination unit 512b determines whether or not the normal lottery is successful based on the normal electric random number value extracted in step S131b. Specifically, the normal lottery determination unit 512b compares the determination value for determining the winning in the normal lottery table provided in the ROM 104 with the normal electric random number value to determine “winning” or “losing”. This determination value is, for example, “2” in the normal probability state and “10” in the probability variation state, and the game value rich in change can be provided to the player by changing the comparison value depending on the game state.

  On the other hand, the normal symbol determining means 514b performs symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number value. In the case of winning in the normal electrification internal lottery determination, the winning symbol indicating the winning is determined by comparing the winning symbol lottery table provided in the ROM 104 with the normal symbol random number value. If the result of the determination is a loss, the loss symbol is determined by comparing the loss symbol lottery table provided in the ROM 104 with the normal symbol random number. For example, in the probability normal state where the determination value is “2” and the probability value is 2/10, the winning symbols are “5” and “7”, and the lost symbols are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “6”, “8” and “9”.

Then, the normal symbol determination unit 514b outputs the winning symbol or the lost symbol to the normal symbol display unit 530.
Step S131f: Next, the normal symbol determining means 514b determines a symbol variation pattern for changing the symbol before displaying the winning symbol or the lost symbol of the normal lottery. Here, the symbol variation pattern includes information on the symbol variation time Ta, which is the variation time of the winning symbol or the lost symbol in the normal lottery. For example, in the case of a short state at the time of change, a symbol change pattern having a symbol change time Ta of 5.1 seconds is determined. In a case other than the short state during fluctuation, a symbol fluctuation pattern having a symbol fluctuation time Ta of 28.5 seconds is determined. The normal symbol determination means 514b outputs the symbol variation pattern to the normal symbol display means 530.

  Step S131g: Subsequently, the normal symbol display means 530 starts the timer counter Ca that measures the symbol change time determined in Step S131f when the winning symbol or the lost symbol of the normal lottery is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 60. To do. Specifically, for example, “2550” is set to the timer counter Ca in order to measure the symbol variation time Ta of 5.1 seconds. In this case, since the counter is decremented by 1 every 2 milliseconds, the timer counter Ca becomes “0” after 5.1 seconds.

Step S131h: The normal symbol display means 530 changes the symbol determined in step S131e and the symbol variation pattern determined in step S131f based on the timer counter Ca in the ordinary symbol display device 60 for the regular symbol variation for a predetermined period.
Step S131i: Next, since the normal symbol change by the normal symbol display unit 530 is performed, the game executing means 400 sets the normal symbol operating flag Fa indicating that the normal symbol is operating (Fa = 1), The process ends.

(2-3) Guidance Mechanism A Operation Start Process FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the guidance mechanism A operation start process in step S141. In this guidance mechanism A operation start processing, when the symbol variation display of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol, the guidance mechanism A is activated and the guidance mechanism A is opened.
Step S141a: First, the game execution means 400 refers to the timer counter Ca to determine whether or not the normal symbol variation time Ta has become 0, and if it is determined that the symbol variation time Ta is not 0, the subsequent processing This process is terminated without performing the process.

Step S141b: On the other hand, when the game execution means 400 determines that the symbol variation time Ta is 0, the normal symbol display means 530 stops the symbol variation display and displays the symbol determined in step S131e in a fixed manner.
Step S141c: Next, the game execution means 400 clears the normal symbol operating flag Fa indicating that the normal symbol is operating (Fa = 0).

Step S141d: When the normal symbol operating flag Fa is cleared (Fa = 0) by the game executing means 400, and the symbol fixedly displayed in Step S141b is not the winning symbol, the game executing means 400 does not perform the subsequent processing. This process ends.
Step S141e: On the other hand, if the symbol fixedly displayed in Step S141b is the winning symbol, the guiding mechanism A control means 535 sets the opening time Tb for opening the guiding mechanism A and measures the releasing time Tb. Therefore, the timer counter Cb is started. For example, the guide mechanism A control means 535 sets “800” in the timer counter Cb in order to measure the opening movement time Tb of 1.6 seconds. In this case, since the counter is decremented by 1 every 2 milliseconds, the timer counter Cb becomes “0” after 1.6 seconds.

Step S141f: Next, the guiding mechanism A control means 535 drives (ON) the guiding mechanism A solenoid 130 to open the guiding mechanism A.
Step S141g: Subsequently, the game execution means 400 sets a guide mechanism A operating flag indicating that the guide mechanism A is operating (Fb = 1), and ends the process.
(2-4) Guidance Mechanism A Operation End Process FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the guidance mechanism A operation end process in step S151. In this guidance mechanism A operation end processing, when the specified time for opening the guidance mechanism A is reached, the guidance mechanism A is closed and the operation of the guidance mechanism A is terminated.

Step S151a: If the game execution means 400 refers to the guide mechanism A operating flag Fb and determines that the guide mechanism A is operating, the game execution means 400 refers to the timer counter Cb to determine whether the release time Tb has become zero. Determine whether. If the game execution unit 400 determines that the opening time Tb is not 0, the game execution unit 400 ends the process without performing the subsequent processes.
Step S151b: On the other hand, when the game execution means 400 determines that the opening time Tb is 0, the guidance mechanism A control means 535 turns off the guidance mechanism A solenoid 130 to close the guidance mechanism A.

Step S151c: Next, the game execution means 400 clears the guidance mechanism A operating flag Fb (Fb = 0), and ends this processing.
(2-5) Start Winning Port Entrance Processing FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the start winning port entrance processing in step S161. In the start winning opening entry process, first, a game ball enters the start winning opening 31 to win. Further, random numbers used in the special lottery process are extracted, and the extracted random values are stored. However, when the number of stored random numbers, that is, the number of special symbol variation rights is four or more, random number extraction is not performed.

Step S161a: The winning ball payout control unit 910 receives a detection result indicating that there has been a ball entering the starting winning port 31 from the starting winning port detection unit 454. In response to this, the prize ball payout control means 910 sends ten prize ball payout commands to the payout control board 100B.
Step S161b: Next, the game execution means 400 determines whether or not the special symbol variation right number Nb is less than 4, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation right number Nb is not less than 4, the subsequent processing is performed. This processing is terminated without performing it.

  Step S161c: On the other hand, if the game execution means 400 determines that the special symbol variation right number Nb is less than 4, the special power random number extraction means 612a and the special symbol random number extraction means 614a respectively extract the special power random number extraction means 614a. And special symbol random number extraction. Specifically, the special electric random number extraction unit 612 a extracts the special electric random number value from the special electric random number counter of the numerical expression unit 402. The special symbol random number extraction unit 614 a extracts a special symbol random number value from the special symbol random number counter of the numerical value expression unit 402.

Step S161d: The special symbol variation right number storage means 620 stores the read special power random number value and special symbol random value. Here, the special symbol variation right number storage means 620 is implemented by the RAM 105.
Step S161e: Next, the special symbol variation right number storage means 620 adds 1 to the special symbol variation right number Nb.

Step S161f: Subsequently, the special symbol variable right number storage means 620 is a number corresponding to the special symbol variable right number Nb in the special symbol variable right number display device 63 including four LED indicators arranged on the game board 2. The LED is turned on and the process is terminated.
(2-6) Special Lottery Process FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special lottery process in step S171. In this special lottery process, the random number value stored in the special symbol variation right number storage means 620 is taken out, and whether or not the special lottery is determined is determined based on the random number value. Further, the symbol determination is performed, the symbol variation pattern is determined, and the special symbol variation is started. However, the above processing is not performed when the special symbol is changing or the opening / closing mechanism is operating.

Step S171a: First, the game execution means 400 is operating the special symbol (special symbol operating flag Fc = 1), the opening / closing mechanism is operating (opening / closing mechanism operating flag Fk = 1), or the guiding mechanism B is operating (the guiding mechanism B is operating). It is determined whether the middle flag Fd = 1), and if it is determined that the special symbol is operating, the opening / closing mechanism is operating, or the guiding mechanism B is operating, the processing is terminated without performing the subsequent processing.
Step S171b: On the other hand, if it is determined that the game execution means 400 is not operating the special symbol, the opening / closing mechanism is operating, or the guidance mechanism B is operating, the special electric random number extracting means 612a and the special symbol random number extracting means 614a The special power random number value and the special symbol random value stored in the symbol variation right number storage means 620 are taken out.

Step S171c: Next, in response to taking out the special electric random number value and the special symbol random value in step S171b, the special symbol variation right number storage means 620 subtracts 1 from the special symbol variation right number Nb.
Step S171d: Subsequently, the special symbol variation right number storage means 620 turns on the LEDs corresponding to the special symbol variation right number Nb on the special symbol variation right number display device 63 arranged on the game board 2.

  Step S171e: The special lottery determination means 612b determines whether or not the special lottery is successful based on the special electric random number extracted in step S171b. Specifically, the special lottery determination unit 612b compares the determination value for determining winning in the special lottery table provided in the ROM 104 with the special electric random number value to determine “winning” or “losing”. For example, the determination value is “2” in the normal probability state and “10” in the probability variation state, and the determination value to be compared differs depending on the gaming state.

  On the other hand, the special symbol determination means 614b performs symbol determination processing based on the special symbol random value. If the special electric role internal lottery determination is successful, the winning symbol indicating the winning is determined by comparing the winning symbol lottery table provided in the ROM 104 with the special symbol random number value. If the result of the determination is a loss, the loss symbol is determined by comparing the loss symbol lottery table provided in the ROM 104 with the special symbol random number. For example, the winning symbol is a combination of the same numbers such as “6-6” or “7-7”, and the lost symbol is any other combination.

Then, the special symbol determination unit 614b outputs the winning symbol or the lost symbol to the special symbol display unit 630.
Step S171f: Next, the special symbol determining means 614b determines a symbol variation pattern in which a symbol variation time Tc that is a variation time of the winning symbol or the lost symbol of the special lottery is determined. For example, in the case of a short time during variation, a symbol variation pattern having a symbol variation time Tc of 3 seconds is determined. In the case other than the short state at the time of change, one of the symbol change patterns whose symbol change time Tc is 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds is determined. The special symbol determination unit 614b outputs the symbol variation pattern to the special symbol display unit 630.

  Step S171g: Subsequently, the special symbol display means 630 displays a timer counter Cc for measuring the symbol variation time Tc determined in step S171f when the winning symbol or the lost symbol of the special lottery is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 62. Start. For example, in order to measure the symbol variation time Tc of 30 seconds, “15000” is set in the timer counter Cc. In this case, since the counter is decremented by 1 every 2 milliseconds, the timer counter Cc becomes “0” after 30 seconds.

Step S171h: The special symbol display means 630 starts the special symbol variation for a predetermined period in the special symbol display device 62 based on the timer counter Cc, based on the symbol determined in step S171e and the symbol variation pattern determined in step S171f. .
Step S171i: Next, the game execution means 400 sets a special symbol operating flag indicating that the special symbol is operating (Fc = 1), and ends this processing.

(2-7) Opening / Closing Mechanism Opening Start Process FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the opening / closing mechanism opening start process in step S181. In this opening / closing mechanism opening start process, the opening / closing mechanism opening start process is started when the symbol variation display of the special symbol becomes the winning symbol.
Step S181a: First, the game execution means 400 refers to the timer counter Cc to determine whether or not the special symbol variation time Tc has become 0, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time Tc is not 0, The process is terminated without performing the process.

Step S181b: On the other hand, when the game execution means 400 determines that the symbol variation time Tc is 0, the special symbol display means 630 stops the variation display of the special symbol and displays the symbol determined in Step S171e in a fixed manner.
Step S181c: Next, the game execution means 400 clears the special symbol operating flag (Fc = 0).

Step S181d: Further, the special symbol display means 630 counts the number of symbol fluctuation display, that is, the result display of the special symbol internal lottery and the special symbol lottery by the counter.
For example, it is assumed that the number of continuations of the probability normal state / short change state is set to 100 times. In this case, if the symbol is a winning symbol with a probability normal state in the special lottery and the player enters the V zone 44 to win the machine lottery, the big hit game is started. After the jackpot game is over, the probability normal state / short fluctuation state is entered, and the special symbol display means 630 continues the probability normal state / fluctuation short state until 100 times of the regular electric character internal lottery and the normal symbol lottery. . On the other hand, if the winning symbol is a winning symbol in the probability variation state, after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation state and the variation time short state are entered, and the game continues until the next jackpot game starts.

Step S181e: Next, when the special symbol operating flag Fc is cleared by the game executing means 400 (Fc = 0) and the symbol fixedly displayed in Step S181b is not the winning symbol, the game executing means 400 performs the following processing. This process is terminated without performing the process.
Step S181f: Next, when the symbol fixedly displayed in Step S181b is a winning symbol, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 determines whether or not the winning symbol is a winning symbol with a probability variation state. For example, the probability variation state is set when the winning symbol is an odd symbol winning combination (probability variation symbol), while the probability normal state is set when the winning symbol is an even symbol winning combination (normal symbol). At this time, the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is set according to the combination of winning symbols, the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is 1.6 seconds in the case of the probability variation state, and the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 in the case of the normal probability state. The opening time Tk is 0.8 seconds.

Step S181g: The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 sets the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 to 1.6 seconds when it is determined in step S181f that the winning symbol is a probability variation symbol.
Step S181h: On the other hand, if the winning symbol is determined to be a normal symbol in Step S181f, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 sets the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 to, for example, 0.8 seconds, which is higher than in the case of the probability variation state. The opening time Tk is set short.

  Step S181i: When the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 determines that the winning symbol is selected, the timer / counter Ck is started to measure the opening time Tk during which the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened. At this time, the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is changed according to the combination of winning symbols. When the winning symbol is a probable variation symbol and the opening time Tk is 1.6 seconds, “900” is set in the timer counter Ck. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is a normal symbol and the opening time Tk is 0.8 seconds, “450” is set in the timer counter Ck.

Step S181j: Next, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 drives (ON) the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 to open the opening / closing mechanism 42.
Step S181k: Subsequently, the game executing means 400 sets an opening / closing mechanism operating flag Fk indicating that the opening / closing mechanism is operating (Fk = 1), and ends this processing.
(2-8) Opening / Closing Mechanism Opening End Process FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the opening / closing mechanism opening end process in step S183. In this opening / closing mechanism opening end process, when the specified time for opening the opening / closing mechanism 42 is reached, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is closed and the operation of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is ended.

Step S183a: When the game execution means 400 refers to the opening / closing mechanism operating flag Fk and determines that the opening / closing mechanism 42 is operating, the game execution means 400 refers to the timer counter Ck and determines whether or not the opening time Tk has become zero. Determine. If the game execution unit 400 determines that the opening time Tk is not 0, the game execution unit 400 ends the process without performing the subsequent processes.
Step S183b: On the other hand, when the game execution means 400 determines that the opening time Tk is 0, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 turns off the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 to close the opening / closing mechanism 42.

Step S183c: Next, the game execution means 400 clears the opening / closing mechanism operating flag Fk (Fk = 0), and ends this processing.
(2-9) Mechanical Lottery Entrance Game FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the mechanical lottery entrance process in step S185. In the machine lottery entrance process, a prize ball is paid out and a machine lottery is performed as the game ball enters the entrance 43a of the machine lottery opening 43.

Step S185a: First, the winning ball payout control unit 910 receives a detection result indicating that there is a ball entering the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43 from the mechanical lottery port detection unit 456. In response, the prize ball payout control means 910 sends, for example, 10 prize ball payout commands to the payout control board 100B.
Step S185b: Next, the mechanical lottery determination means 716 detects from the V zone detection means 712 that detects the entry of the game ball into the V zone 44 and the loss zone detection means 714 that detects the entry into the loss zone 46. The result is received and it is determined whether or not there is a ball entering the V zone 44. When the game ball enters the lose zone 46, the process is terminated.

Step S185c: When the mechanical lottery determination unit 716 determines that there is a ball entering the V zone 44, the game executing unit 400 displays a V zone ball entry flag Fv indicating that the ball has entered the V zone 44. Set (Fv = 1).
(2-10) Jackpot Game / One Round Game Start Process FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the jackpot game / one round game start process in step S187. In this jackpot game / one round game start process, the symbol change display of the special symbol is a combination of the winning symbols, and when the game ball enters the V zone 44 of the machine lottery port 43, the big hit game is started and one round is started. Start playing.

Step S187a: When there is an entry into the V zone 44 and the V zone entry flag Fv is set (Fv = 1), the round game control means 812 clears the V zone entry flag Fv (Fv = 0), and the jackpot game start processing in step S187b is performed.
Step S187b: Next, the round game control means 812 performs processing for starting a jackpot game. Here, the round game control means 812 sets the number of round games to be repeated during the jackpot game (also referred to as the prescribed number of rounds) to 16 times, for example, and sets a round number counter for managing how many round games are executed. Set to 1. Also, the round game control means 812 clears the game state when the jackpot game is started, and when the probability change state or the short time state has changed so far.

Step S187c: Next, the round game control means 812 sets a jackpot game flag indicating that a jackpot game is being played (Fe = 1).
Step S187d: Subsequently, the round game control means 812 performs processing for starting one round. Then, the round game control means 812 sets the prescribed number of entered balls to enter the big winning opening 41 as 10 and sets the entered number counter to 0 to count and manage the number of entered balls.

  Step S187e: The guiding mechanism B control means 814 sets a time Td for opening the guiding mechanism B, and starts a timer counter Cd to measure the opening time Td. Specifically, “15000” is set to the timer counter Cd in order to measure the opening movement time Td of 30 seconds. In this case, since the counter is decremented by 1 every 2 milliseconds, the timer counter Cd becomes “0” after 30 seconds.

Step S187f: Next, the guide mechanism B control means 814 drives (ON) the guide mechanism B solenoid 140 to open the guide mechanism B.
Step S187g: Subsequently, the round game control means 812 sets a flag indicating that the guiding mechanism B is in operation (Fd = 1) and starts the first round game.
(2-11) One Round Game End Process FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the one round game end process in step S191. In this one-round game end process, when the prescribed time for opening the guide mechanism B is reached, the guide mechanism B is closed and the one-round game is ended.

Step S191a: First, the round game control means 812 refers to the timer counter Cd to determine whether or not the opening time Td has become 0, and if it is determined that the opening time Td is not 0, the subsequent processing is not performed. This process ends.
Step S191b: On the other hand, when the round game control means 812 determines that the opening time Td is 0, the guidance mechanism B control means 814 turns off the guidance mechanism B solenoid 140 to close the guidance mechanism B.

Step S191c: Next, the round game control means 812 clears the flag indicating that the guiding mechanism B is in operation (Fd = 0), and ends this processing.
(2-12) Grand Prize Opening Process FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of the big prize opening process in step S201. In this grand prize opening process, when a game ball enters the big prize opening 41, a prize is awarded, and when the prescribed number of balls entered into the big prize opening 41 is reached, the guiding mechanism B is closed and one round of game is finished. To do.

Step S201a: First, the winning ball payout control means 910 sends 15 winning ball payout commands to one paying ball to the payout control board 100B in accordance with the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 41. To do.
Step S201b: Next, when the round game control means 812 receives the detection result from the big prize opening detection means 458, the round game control means 812 adds 1 to the number-of-balls counter that counts the number of balls entered into the big prize opening 41.

Step S201c: The round game control means 812 determines whether or not a predetermined number of balls entered in the special winning opening 41, for example, 10 has been reached. If it is determined that the specified number of balls has not been reached, the round game control means 812 ends the processing without performing the subsequent processing.
Step S201d: On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game control means 812 has reached the prescribed number of balls, the guidance mechanism B control means 814 closes the guidance mechanism B. In addition, it may be in a closed state according to a specified time for the open state of the special winning opening 41.

Step S201e: Next, in response to the closed state of the guiding mechanism B, the round game control means 812 clears the guiding mechanism B operating flag Fd indicating that the guiding mechanism B is operating (Fd = 0), and one round game Ends, and this process is terminated.
(2-13) Jackpot Game End / Next Round Game Start Processing FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the flow of jackpot game end / next round game start processing in step S211. In this jackpot game end / next round game start process, if the specified number of round games is repeated and the final round game is executed, the jackpot game is terminated.

Step S211a: First, the round game control means 812 refers to the guidance mechanism operating flag Fd indicating that the guidance mechanism B is operating, and determines whether or not the guidance mechanism B is operating. If it is determined that the game is in operation, the process is terminated without performing the subsequent processes because the game is in a round game.
Step S211b: On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance mechanism B is not in operation, the round game control means 812 determines whether the specified number of rounds has been reached or not by referring to the round number counter and determines that the specified number of rounds has been reached. In this case, the process proceeds to step S211h.

Step S211c: On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified number of rounds has not been reached, the round game control means 812 adds 1 to the round number counter.
Step S211d: The round game control means 812 performs a process for starting one round, similarly to step S187d. At this time, the round game control means 812 sets the prescribed number of entered balls to enter the big winning opening 41 as 10 and sets the entered number counter to 0 to count and manage the number of entered balls.

Step S211e: Next, the guide mechanism B control means 814 sets a time Td for opening the guide mechanism B, and starts a timer counter Cd to measure the release time Td.
Step S211f: Subsequently, the guide mechanism B control means 814 drives (ON) the guide mechanism B solenoid 140 to open the guide mechanism B.
Step S211g: Furthermore, the round game control means 812 sets the guidance mechanism B operating flag Fd indicating that the guidance mechanism B is operating (Fd = 1), starts the next round game, and ends this processing.

Step S211h: On the other hand, when the round game control means 812 determines that the specified number of rounds has been reached in Step S211b, the round game control means 812 clears the flag indicating that the jackpot game is in progress (Fe = 0).
Steps S211i, S211j, S211k: The round game control means 812 sets the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and ends the interrupt process. Specifically, when the winning symbol in the special lottery is a symbol corresponding to the probability variation state, the round game control unit 812 sets the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S211i, step S211j). On the other hand, when the winning symbol is a symbol that does not correspond to the probability variation state, the round game control means 812 sets the gaming state to the probability normal state (step S211k).

  Here, the jackpot gaming state is set based on the winning symbol determined by the special lottery. In the case of an odd number sequence such as “7-7” or “5-5”, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state and the variation time short state are set, such as “6-6” or “4-4” In the case of a combination of odd numbers, after the jackpot game is over, the probability normal state / short variation time state is maintained until 100 symbol variations, that is, the internal lottery result is displayed 100 times, and the probability normal state after 100 symbol variations. And

[Function and effect]
As described above, the normal lottery means and special lottery performed by the normal lottery means 510 and the special lottery means 610, so-called internal lottery, generate a random number by the CPU of the gaming apparatus 1, and “winning” or “losing” is determined with a certain probability. It is a lottery to be decided. On the other hand, the mechanical lottery performed by the mechanical lottery means 710 is different from the internal lottery in which the CPU unilaterally determines “winning” or “losing”, and “winning” is determined by the behavior of the game ball in the physical structure. Or it is a physical lottery that determines “losing”. In other words, the player wins a game ball while the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43 is open, and the game ball taken into the machine lottery port 43 enters the V zone 44, which is a big hit.

  In the gaming apparatus 1, the big hit state is started when the internal lottery is won and the ball is entered into the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43 and the machine lottery is won. Here, since the internal lottery is unilaterally performed by the gaming apparatus 1, the skill of the player is not involved. On the other hand, the entry to the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery opening 43, which is possible until the predetermined condition is satisfied by winning the internal lottery, is controlled by the player's skill, such as controlling the force of launching the game ball aiming at the entrance 43a. Dependent. Since the machine lottery is performed only after entering the entrance 43a, the frequency of the machine lottery depends on the skill of the player. Therefore, the player can feel more interesting than the case where the start of the big hit state is unilaterally determined by the gaming device 1. Whether or not to win the machine lottery depends on the behavior of the game ball and the structure of the machine lottery means. As described above, the player feels that the probability of a big hit state is determined not only by the gaming device 1 but by the player's own skill and the behavior of the game ball, and can be more interesting. . In addition, although it is possible to enter the entrance until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition is, for example, a predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls.

  In addition, the probability of a big hit state is set to 1 / X within a predetermined time, for example. At this time, if the probability of winning by internal lottery is 1 / A and the probability that a game ball enters the predetermined area of the machine lottery port 43 and is determined to be winning is 1 / B, 1 / X = (1 / A ) × (1 / B). Here, the winning probability of internal lottery when it is determined by internal lottery and machine lottery whether or not it will be a big win state is the winning of internal lottery when it is determined only by internal lottery or not Greater than the probability. That is, when only the internal lottery is performed, the winning probability is 1 / X. On the other hand, the winning probability of the internal lottery when the internal lottery and the machine lottery are performed is 1 / A from the above formula and is larger than 1 / X. Thus, if the winning probability of the internal lottery is high, the possibility of entering the entrance of the mechanical lottery port leading to the big hit state increases. Therefore, the player can feel as if he / she has more chances of being a big hit state, and can feel more interesting.

<Other embodiment examples>
As described above, the present invention has been described with respect to embodiments that are considered to be the most practical and preferable at the present time. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be read from the claims and the entire specification. It should be understood that the game apparatus and the control method with such a change are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, the following modifications are naturally included in the present invention.

(A) Modification 1
In the opening / closing mechanism opening start process of the above-described embodiment, the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is set according to the winning symbol combination in the special lottery in step S181f. However, when winning with a specific winning symbol, until the next lottery result by machine lottery at the machine lottery opening 43 is won, or until the number of special lottery or machine lottery reaches a predetermined number , The opening time Tk may be constant regardless of the winning symbol. That is, when a special lottery is won with a specific winning symbol, and when the jackpot game is started after winning the machine lottery, the opening time Tk is fixed while the jackpot game ends and proceeds to the next jackpot game. Or, if you win a special lottery with a specific winning design and win the machine lottery and start the jackpot game, the number of special lottery or machine lottery after the jackpot game ends will reach the predetermined number Meanwhile, the opening time Tk is made constant. Therefore, here, at the end of the jackpot, the opening time Tk is set to be constant according to the set gaming state.

Regarding the processing of the gaming apparatus 1 that performs such processing, only opening / closing mechanism opening processing different from the above-described embodiment will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the opening / closing mechanism opening process. Compared with the opening / closing mechanism opening process shown in FIG. 18 in the above embodiment, the processes of steps S181f ′, S181g ′, and S181h ′ are different.
Step S181f ′: The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 determines whether or not the gaming state set in Steps S211j and S211k of the jackpot game end / next round game start processing is a probability variation state.

Step S181g ′: The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 sets the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 to 1.6 seconds when it is determined in step S181f ′ that the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state.
Step S181h ′: On the other hand, if it is determined in Step S181f ′ that the gaming state is not the probability variation state but the probability normal state, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 sets the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 to 0.8 seconds. To do.

Therefore, if the winning lottery game state is won as a result of the machine lottery and the winning symbol determined at the time of the special lottery is a specific symbol, for example, “777”, after the jackpot game, the next big hit The opening time Tk of the entrance 43a of the machine lottery opening 43 is set to a certain time until the time becomes. Here, a case where a winning symbol such as “777” is won is referred to as a probability variation state.
For example, in the normal probability normal state, the release time Tk corresponding to the winning symbol “777” is 1.6 seconds, and the opening time Tk corresponding to the winning symbol “222” is 0.8 seconds. To do. Therefore, in the probability normal state, the opening time Tk is set according to the winning symbol in the special lottery, the jackpot gaming state starts, and after the jackpot game ends, “222” or the like in the next special lottery When winning with a normal symbol, the opening / closing mechanism 42 opens only for 0.8 seconds. However, if you win with a specific symbol such as “777” that will change the probability and the jackpot gaming state ends, even if you win with the winning symbol of “222” in the next special lottery, it will open and close The mechanism 42 opens for 1.6 seconds. Therefore, since it is possible to enjoy a more advantageous state for the player, it is possible to attract the player's attention with respect to the display of the result of the special lottery, and it is possible to realize an amusement device rich in entertainment.

(B) Modification 2
In the machine lottery port 43 of the embodiment described above, game balls that have been determined to pass through the V zone 44 or enter the V zone 44 are stored, and the stored game balls are released at a predetermined timing. A storage device may be provided. The storage device 200 corresponds to storage means in the claims.

[Constitution]
FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram of a storage device 200 provided in the machine lottery port 43, and FIG. 27 is a hardware configuration of a gaming device including a storage ball solenoid and a storage ball sensor. The machine lottery port 43 is provided with an opening 44 a through which a game ball entered together with the lose zone 46 is introduced into the V zone 44. The storage device 200 is a stop portion 200a that prevents a game ball from entering the V zone 44, and a connection portion from the opening 44a to the V zone 44, and a game ball that is prevented from entering by the stop portion 200a. And a storing part 200b for storing. The stopper 200a is rotatable, and stores the game ball in the reservoir 200b by turning off the storage ball solenoid 151 and fixing the stopper 200a at a certain timing. Then, the storage ball solenoid 151 is driven and rotated at another timing to release the game ball from the storage unit 200 b to the V zone 44. And the V zone sensor 144 provided in the back | latter stage of the storage apparatus 200 detects the game ball discharge | released from the storage apparatus 200. FIG. Furthermore, a storage ball sensor 152 that detects whether or not a game ball is stored in the storage unit 200b or counts the stored game balls is provided.

  In this way, the game balls that are confirmed to enter the V zone 44 or the passage to the V zone 44 are stored and released at different timings, so that the winning in the machine lottery, that is, the big hit Even when the state is determined, the big hit game can be executed at another timing instead of immediately. In addition, a plurality of game balls are stored so that a plurality of jackpot states can be started, and are released at a time at a certain timing, or sequentially with the end of the jackpot game, thereby continuously playing the jackpot game. Can be executed. Therefore, for a player, a big hit game is executed at the timing of hitting the intention, or a continuous big hit game is performed. For example, in the special lottery determined unilaterally by the gaming device, even if the player continuously loses continuously, the player can play the game ball stored in the storage device 200 in the V zone 44. The game can be continued with the expectation that it will be suddenly shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the case of a conventional gaming machine, for example, when 16 rounds of the big hit effect are finished, the normal game is performed until the next big hit, and the big hit effect exceeding 16 rounds was not performed. According to this, it is possible to continuously perform the big hit effect by releasing the next storage ball immediately after the end of the 16th round, and apparently the big hit effect such as 32 rounds, 48 rounds, etc. can be realized. A gaming machine rich in gambling can be realized.

  Further, it is assumed that the storage device 200 stores game balls, and the game balls that have entered the machine lottery port 43 have entered any of the lost zones 46 other than the V zone 44. In such a case, the storage device 200 rotates the stop portion 200a to release the game ball stored in the storage portion 200b, so that it can be changed to the big hit gaming state although it is originally lost. Therefore, the player can play the game with continuous interest.

  Further, when the power of the gaming device 1 is shut off, the storage device 200 stores the game ball that is about to enter or pass the V zone 44 or the game ball that is already stored in the storage unit 200b in the storage unit 200b. To do. For example, by setting the lock so that the stop portion 200a is not rotated when the power is cut off, the storage device 200 stores the game ball even if the power of the game device is turned off after the store is closed. Therefore, the game ball is held inside the game apparatus 1. Therefore, at the next opening of the store, the player may accidentally win a continuous jackpot game, and a gaming device rich in gambling can be realized.

[Function configuration]
FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of the gaming apparatus 1 including storage control means. The machine lottery block 700 of the above embodiment further includes a storage control means 730 that controls the storage device 200 in addition to the functional configuration. The storage control means 730 controls the stop portion 200a of the storage device 200, fixes the stop portion 200a at a predetermined timing, stores the game ball, and drives the stop portion 200a at another timing to place the game ball in the V zone. Control to release to 44. In addition, the number of game balls stored in the storage unit 200b from the storage ball sensor 152 is managed.

[processing]
Next, processing of the gaming apparatus 1 when the storage device 200 is provided will be described. Only processing different from the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) Overview of processing when a storage device is provided First, an overview of processing when a storage device is provided will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing in a machine lottery performed when a game ball enters the machine lottery port 43.

Steps S35 to S36: When the special lottery is won and the winning symbol is displayed, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened for a maximum of 1.6 seconds (step S35). Next, a game ball is taken into the machine lottery port 43 from the entrance 43a (step S36).
Step S37: The game ball enters the opening 44a of the machine lottery port 43 with a probability of about 1/10.

Step S375: Next, the storage device 200 stores the game ball that has entered the opening 44a in the storage unit 200b using the stop unit 200a.
Step S38: When the storage device 200 releases the game ball at a predetermined timing, the game ball enters the V zone 44 and the jackpot game is started.
(2) Opening / Closing Mechanism Opening Process, Machine Lottery Port Process Next, an opening / closing mechanism opening process and a mechanical lottery port process different from those in the above-described embodiment will be specifically described.

(2-1) Opening / Closing Mechanism Opening Process FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the flow of the opening / closing mechanism opening process in the gaming machine including the storage device. In the opening / closing mechanism opening process in the gaming apparatus 1 provided with the storage device 200, the process of step S1810 for determining whether the symbol is a stored symbol and the process of step S1811 for setting the storage mode are further performed. The processing of S1810 and step S1811 is between the symbol variation display count processing of step S181d and the processing of determining whether the opening / closing mechanism release symbol of step S181e in the opening / closing mechanism release processing shown in FIG. Done.

  Step S1810: The game execution means 400 determines whether or not the special symbol fixedly displayed in Step S181b is a storage symbol corresponding to a storage mode in which the game ball is stored in the storage device 200. If the game execution means 400 determines that it is not a stored symbol, the game execution means 400 proceeds to step S181e. At this time, the storage control means 730 controls the stop portion 200 a of the storage device 200 to be rotatable so that the game ball that has entered the opening 44 a can enter the V zone 44.

A part of the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is determined in advance as a storage symbol. For example, a sequence of numbers having consecutive numbers such as “123” and “765” is set as a storage symbol.
Step S1811: On the other hand, if the game execution means 400 determines that the symbol is a storage symbol, the storage device 200 sets a storage mode for storing game balls. When the storage mode is set, the storage control means 730 controls the storage unit 200 so that the stop portion 200 a of the storage device 200 is fixed and the game ball does not enter the V zone 44.

(2-2) Machine Lottery Port Process FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the flow of the machine lottery port process in the gaming machine including the storage device. In the machine lottery port process, in addition to the machine lottery port process of the above-described embodiment, the processes of steps S1850 to S1859 related to the storage device 200 are executed.
Step S185a: First, the prize ball payout control means 910 sends a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 100B in response to the ball entering the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43.

Step S185b: Next, the mechanical lottery determination unit 716 receives detection results from the V zone detection unit 712 and the loss zone detection unit 714, and determines whether or not there is a ball entering the V zone 44.
Step S185c: When the player enters the V zone 44, the game execution means 400 sets the V zone entry flag Fv (Fv = 1).

Step S1850: If there is no game ball entering the V zone 44, the game execution means 400 determines whether or not the storage mode is set. When the release mode is not the storage mode but the game ball is released from the storage unit 200b to the V zone 44, the process proceeds to step S1854.
Step S1851: If the storage mode is set, the game execution means 400 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the release mode.

Steps S1852, S1853: When a winning is determined in the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the release mode in step S1851, the game execution means 400 sets the release mode. On the other hand, when it is off, the machine lottery entrance process is terminated.
Step S1854: If the storage mode has not been set in the determination of step S1850, or if the release mode has been set in step S1853, the storage control means 730 receives the input from the storage ball sensor 152, and stores the storage device. It is determined whether or not game balls are stored in the 200 storage units 200b. If no game ball is stored, the machine lottery entrance process is terminated.

Step S1855: On the other hand, when the game ball is stored, the storage control means 730 controls the stop portion 200a to rotate to release the game ball to the V zone 44.
Steps S1856, S1857: When the fact that a game ball has entered the V zone 44 is received from the V zone detection means 712, the game execution means 400 sets the V zone entry flag Fv (Fv = 1).

Step S1858: The game execution means 400 receives an input from the storage ball sensor 152, and determines whether or not a game ball is stored in the storage unit 200b. If it is stored, the game executing means 400 ends the mechanical lottery entrance process.
Step S1859: On the other hand, when the game ball is not stored in the storage unit 200b, the game execution means 400 sets the storage mode. At this time, the storage control means 730 fixes the stop portion 200a and stores the game ball entering the V zone 44 in the storage portion 200b.

(C) Modification 3
In the above-described embodiment, a method of executing a predetermined number of round games performed in the jackpot game is adopted, but a) a method of determining the number of round games by lottery at the start of the jackpot game, b ) Set a predetermined number of times as the upper limit, and when one round game ends, a method of determining by lottery whether or not to move to the next round game, or c) Inside the big prize winning opening 41 An area (V zone) where a sensor for detecting the passing of a game ball is arranged is provided, and a predetermined number of times is set as an upper limit, and the next round when the game ball passes the V zone during one round game A method of shifting to a game may be adopted.

(D) Modification 4
In the above-described embodiment, a method of providing one start winning port 31 is employed, but a plurality of, for example, two start winning ports 31 may be provided. In this case, two special symbol display devices 62 for displaying the result of the special lottery performed based on the start winning port 31 are also provided, and the symbol variation display is performed by the special symbol display device 62 corresponding to each of the two start winning ports 31. . In the jackpot game that is started after the winning symbol is displayed on these special symbol display devices 62, the round game may be performed using one big winning opening 41, or two big winning openings 41 are provided. Also good. And you may make it perform a round game using the special winning opening 41 according to the special symbol display apparatus 62 which displayed the winning symbol. However, in any case, the jackpot game is not played simultaneously.

(D) Modification 5
In the above-described embodiment, one machine lottery port 43 is provided, but a plurality of machine lottery ports 43 (for example, two locations) may be provided. In addition, an opening / closing mechanism 42 is attached to each of the inlets 43 a provided in each of the plurality of machine lottery ports 43. The operation of the opening / closing mechanism 42 corresponding to each inlet 43a is controlled by the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 at the same timing.

  If comprised in this way, since there are a plurality of machine lottery openings 43 and there are a large number of game ball entry locations, even if the opening time of each machine lottery opening 43 is short, the player has more chances to enter the ball. In addition, since it is possible to aim at the simultaneous entrance into a plurality of machine lottery openings 43 by dividing the game balls, each player can demonstrate his / her own game skill amount, and the player's willingness to challenge It can be pulled out.

(E) Modification 6
In the above-described embodiment, the normal symbol lottery is performed after the ordinary electric role internal lottery. However, the normal symbol lottery may be performed simultaneously with the normal electric role internal lottery. For example, the same random number value is extracted in the ordinary electric service internal lottery and the normal symbol lottery, and the normal electric service internal lottery and the normal symbol lottery are simultaneously performed based on the random value. Similarly, a special symbol lottery may be performed simultaneously with the special electric role internal lottery. Therefore, since the symbol determination function for displaying the result of the normal electric power internal lottery is added to the normal electric power internal lottery means 512, the lottery step and the lottery function are simplified, and the design of the apparatus can be facilitated.

(F) Modification 7
In the above embodiment, the opening / closing of the guiding mechanism A, the opening / closing mechanism 42 and the guiding mechanism B is controlled by the time of the open state, but the start winning port 31, the inlet 43a of the machine lottery port 43, and the big winning port You may control by the number of entering into each 41. For example, control is performed so that the entrance 43a is not closed until one game ball enters after the entrance 43a is opened. If opening and closing is controlled by time, each entrance may be closed even if there is no entry, but by controlling by the number of entries, the entrance will not be closed until entering, and the player is more advantageous Can enjoy the game.

(F) Modification 8
In the above-described embodiment, there are two lottery probabilities of the special electric role internal lottery means 612: a high-probability lottery probability (probability variation state) and a low-probability lottery probability (probability normal state). There is always only one lottery probability. In that case, as a factor for changing the winning ratio of the jackpot game determined by the results of the internal lottery and the machine lottery, the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 can be changed in two or more stages. A function of probability variation as a machine lottery can be provided. In other words, the longer the opening time of one opening / closing mechanism control means 635 is, the more ball sports balls enter the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43, resulting in substantial probability fluctuations.

(F) Modification 9
In the above-described embodiment, the start winning opening 31 is defined as a winning opening where a winning ball is awarded and a special lottery is started. The entrance may not be given. Similarly, the machine lottery port 43 is defined as a winning port to which a prize ball is given by entering the entrance 43a, but even if it is a ball entrance for taking in game balls for performing machine lottery. good.

(G) Modification 10
In the above-described embodiment, when winning in the special lottery, the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43 is opened, and when winning in this mechanical lottery, the big hit game starts. In the modified example 10, in addition to the case where the big win game is started in the special lottery and the machine lottery, the big win game is started only by the win in the special lottery. In the modified example 10, as a result of the special electric role internal lottery, it is assumed that a plurality of winnings and loses such as the first winning and the second winning are included, and the following is an example in which the first winning and the second winning are included as the winning Will be described. If the result of the special electric role internal lottery is the second win, the jackpot game starts immediately. If it is the first hit, the jackpot game starts when the machine lottery at the machine lottery is won.

[Composition of game board]
Since the external configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the above embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, but the operation of each part different from the above embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
(1) Starting winning port When a game ball enters the starting winning port 31, the special electric role internal lottery is started. The result of the special electric role internal lottery includes a first win and a second win and a loss. Here, if the result of the special electric role internal lottery is the first hit, the game ball can enter or can easily enter the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43. At this time, when a game ball enters the V zone 44 of the machine lottery port 43, a big hit game is started and the game ball can enter or easily enter the big winning port 41. On the other hand, when it is the second winning, the big hit game starts immediately, and the game ball can enter or easily enter the big winning opening 41. Here, for example, the probability per second is set to be lower than the probability per first. Although the chance of becoming a jackpot game is lost once by not reaching the second hit, there is a possibility that the jackpot game may be started from the first hit through the machine lottery at the machine lottery opening 43. Therefore, rather than immediately starting the big hit game from the second win, it is more tense to enjoy the possibility of becoming a big hit game through the machine lottery from the first win, and the game is more interesting for the player. Thus, by increasing the probability per first than the probability per second, the player can enjoy a more tense and interesting game.

  In addition, whether or not the special electric role internal lottery is successful is determined, for example, by the following two methods. The first method is a method of determining one of the first wins, the second win, or the loss by one special electric power internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as one-stage special electric internal lottery). In the second way, the special lottery internal lottery is divided into two stages, the first lottery and the second lottery, and the first lottery determines either the second winning or the loss, and if the first lottery is lost Is a method for determining either the first winning or losing in the second lottery (hereinafter referred to as a two-stage special electric company internal lottery). In the two-stage special electric role internal lottery, it is more preferable to produce the first lottery and the second lottery. For example, in the first lottery, the player loses his chance to become a big hit game by being lost and producing a loss. However, if the first win is performed in the second lottery, the player can be more interested in the game by regaining the chance of the jackpot game once lost. You can enjoy more games.

(2) Entrance of the machine lottery entrance The entrance 43a of the machine lottery entrance 43 is the result of the special lottery performed by entering the start winning entrance 31, specifically, the result of the special electric utility internal lottery is the first hit. In this case, it is a winning opening that allows or can easily enter a ball for a predetermined time ΔT2. The game balls entered into the entrance 43a are taken into a machine lottery port 43 described later.

(3) Grand Prize Winner When the result of the special lottery is the second win, or as a result of the first win, when the game ball is taken into the machine lottery opening 43 from the entrance 43a and wins the machine lottery, the grand prize winner 41 For a predetermined time ΔT3, a jackpot gaming state in which the player can enter the ball or can easily enter the ball starts.
(4) Opening / Closing Mechanism When the result of the special lottery is the first hit, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened for a predetermined time ΔT2 and the entrance 43a can be entered. On the other hand, when the special lottery is not performed, or when the win is other than the first win in the special lottery, for example, when the win is second, or when it is lost, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is closed and cannot enter the ball.

(5) Guide mechanism B
A round in which the guiding mechanism B is opened for a predetermined time ΔT3 when a game ball is taken into the machine lottery port 43 and a winning game state is started by winning a machine lottery described later or when a special lottery is reached. The game is repeated a predetermined number of times, and it becomes possible or easy to enter the special winning opening 41.

[Function configuration]
Next, functions for controlling the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 32 is a functional block diagram of various functions for controlling the gaming apparatus 1. The functional configuration of the modified example 10 is substantially the same as the functional configuration shown in FIG. 5 of the above embodiment, and the functional configuration different from the above embodiment will be described below.

(1) Special lottery block (1-1) Special lottery means The special lottery means 610 performs a special lottery when the start winning opening detection means 454 detects that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 31. The special lottery means 610 determines the special symbol to be displayed as a result of the special electric character internal lottery and the special electric character internal lottery means 612 for performing the special electric character internal lottery to determine a plurality of “winning” or “losing” of the special lottery. A special symbol lottery means 614 for performing a special symbol lottery. The special lottery means 610 is included in the internal lottery means in the claims.

(1-1-1) Special electronic combination internal lottery means The special electronic combination internal lottery means 612 includes special electric combination random number extraction means 612a and special lottery determination means 612b.
The special electric random number extracting means 612a generates a numerical value expressing means 402 for generating a special electric random number for performing the special electric lot internal lottery, which is one of the internal lotteries, at the timing when the game ball enters the start winning opening 31. Extract from Then, the extracted special telephone random number value is stored in the special symbol variation right number storage means 620. After that, the special electric random number extraction unit 612a takes out the special electric random number value from the special symbol variation right number storage unit 620 at a predetermined timing. Here, in the case of a one-stage special electrification internal lottery in which one of the first wins, the second win, or the loss is determined by the one-stage special electrification internal lottery, one special electrification random number value is acquired. . On the other hand, in the case of a two-stage special lottery internal lottery in which the special lottery internal lottery is divided into two stages, the first lottery and the second lottery, for example, the two lotteries corresponding to the first lottery and the second lottery respectively 1 special electric random number value and 2nd special electric random number value are acquired. In addition, you may make it acquire one special telephone combination random number value, and use it for both 1st lottery and 2nd lottery.

  Next, the special lottery determination unit 612b determines whether or not the lottery is based on the special lottery table. The special lottery table is a table in which a winning value corresponding to “winning” in the special lottery or a losing value corresponding to “losing” is determined, and the probability of winning in the special lottery is determined. The special lottery determination means 612b compares the special electric random number value extracted and extracted by the special electric random number extraction means 612a with the winning value in the special lottery table, and determines whether or not it matches.

  Specifically, the case where the first win and the second win are included as a plurality of wins will be described as an example. When a one-stage special electric role internal lottery is performed, the special lottery table includes a first winning value corresponding to the first, a second winning value corresponding to the second, and a lost value corresponding to the loss. Is stipulated. Then, the acquired special electric random number value is compared with the special lottery table, and one of the first winning, the second winning and the losing is determined. On the other hand, when a two-stage special electric power internal lottery is performed, the special lottery table includes a first lottery table for the first lottery and a second lottery table for the second lottery. In the first lottery table, a second winning value corresponding to the second win and a lose value corresponding to the loss are determined, and in the second lottery table, the first winning value and the lose corresponding to the first win are determined. Corresponding lose values are defined. Then, the first special electric random number value for the first lottery is compared with the first special lottery table to determine either the second winning or the loss. When it is determined that the first lottery is lost, the second special electric random number value for the second lottery is compared with the second special lottery table to determine either the first winning or the loss. . In the two-stage special electric role internal lottery, any one of the first win, the second win, and the loss may be determined using only one lottery table. For example, the first winning value, the second winning value, and the loss value are determined in one special lottery table. In the first lottery, the first special electric random number value is extracted in the range of the second winning value and the lost value. In the second lottery, the second special electric random number value is extracted and acquired in the range of the first winning value and the lost value. Then, the first lottery is performed by comparing the acquired first special electric random number value with the special lottery table. If there is a shift in the first lottery, either the first winning or the loss is determined based on the comparison between the second special electric random number value and the special lottery table.

(1-1-2) Special symbol lottery means The special symbol lottery means 614 includes special symbol random number extraction means 614a and special symbol determination means 614b.
The special symbol random number extraction means 614 a extracts a special symbol random number value for performing a special symbol lottery, which is one of the internal lotteries, from the numerical expression means 402 at the timing when the game ball enters the start winning opening 31. The extracted special symbol random number value is stored in the special symbol variation right number storage means 620. The special symbol random number extraction unit 614a extracts the special symbol random number value from the special symbol variable right number storage unit 620 at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the special symbol determination means 614b determines a special symbol based on the special symbol determination table. A case where the first winning and the second winning are included as a plurality of winnings will be described as an example. For example, in the special symbol determination table, the first winning symbol winning value corresponding to the first winning symbol determining data that produces the first winning, the second winning symbol corresponding to the second winning symbol determining data that produces the second winning A winning value corresponding to the winning symbol and the losing symbol determination data for producing the losing is defined. Also, for example, a plurality of first winning symbol winning values are set, and the first winning symbol is set corresponding to each first winning symbol winning value. Similarly, a plurality of second winning symbol winning values and losing values are set, and a second winning symbol winning symbol and a losing symbol are set corresponding to each second winning symbol winning value and losing value. Then, when the result of the special lottery is second, the special symbol determination unit 614b compares the special symbol random value acquired by the special symbol random number extraction unit 614a with the winning value of the special symbol determination table. One second winning symbol is determined from the two winning symbols. Similarly, the special symbol determination means 614b compares the special symbol random number value with the special symbol determination table, and determines one first per symbol or one lost symbol depending on the case of the first hit or loss. . As the special symbol determination table, there are provided a first special symbol determination table in which a first winning symbol winning value and a loss value are defined, and a second special symbol determining table in which a second winning symbol winning value and a loss value are determined. May be. And you may make it select the symbol for displaying the result of the 1st lottery and the 2nd lottery from a 2nd special symbol determination table and a 1st special symbol determination table, respectively. Further, the special symbol determining means 614b determines a symbol variation pattern from a table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in order to display the determined special symbol in a variable manner.

  Specifically, for example, when the second winning symbol is determined by three numbers, the same symbol such as “AAA”, “aaa”, “BBB”, “bbb”... Is a combination of symbols per second. In this case, if the result of the success / failure determination in the special electrification internal lottery 612 performed by the special electrification internal lottery means 612 is the second hit, one of the above-mentioned second hit symbol combinations is determined as the second hit symbol. The At this time, if a combination of uppercase alphanumeric characters such as “AAA” and “BBB” is determined as the second winning symbol, the probability variation state is entered. On the other hand, when a combination of lowercase alphanumeric characters such as “aaa” and “bbb” is determined, the probability normal state is obtained. Similarly, for example, when the first winning symbol is determined by three numbers, the combination of the first winning symbol is “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”,. The first winning symbol combination. In this case, if the result of the success / failure determination in the special electric role internal lottery is the first winning combination, one of the aforementioned first winning symbol combinations is determined as the first winning symbol. At this time, for example, when an odd number of symbol combinations is determined as the first winning symbol, the opening time of the opening / closing mechanism 42 in the mechanical lottery is set to be long, and if the winning in the mechanical lottery is won, the probability variation state occurs. On the other hand, when an even number of symbol combinations is determined, the opening time of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is set to normal, and when a win is made in the mechanical lottery, a probability normal state is obtained. In the above, both the opening time and the probability state are set, but only the opening time of the opening / closing mechanism 42 may be set according to the combination of the first winning symbols, or only the probability state may be set.

(1-2) Special Symbol Display Unit The special symbol display unit 630 displays the special symbol determined as the lottery result of the special symbol lottery in the special symbol lottery unit 614 on the special symbol display device 62 based on the special symbol variation pattern. Control the display to change. Further, the special symbol display means 630 counts the number of times of special symbol variation display, and controls the period of the probability normal state / short variation state and the probability variation state / short variation state.

  For example, when the symbol is the first in the special lottery and the symbol determined in the special lottery is the first symbol in the normal probability state, the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43 is first opened. Then, when a game ball enters the entrance 43a and the game ball enters the V zone 44 and wins the machine lottery, the big hit game is started. Alternatively, if the special lottery is the second winning and the probability is the second winning symbol in the normal state, the jackpot game starts immediately. After the jackpot game based on the first and second wins is over, the probability normal state / change time short state is established. For example, the probability normal state / change time short state continues until 100 symbol change displays are performed. Therefore, the special symbol display means 630 continues the probability normal state / variation short state until the display of the special symbol internal lottery and special symbol lottery is performed 100 times, and the variation time is shortened compared to the normal state and the variable display is performed. I do. If the special symbol display means 630 determines that the result display has been performed 100 times, the special symbol display means 630 cancels the short time state of fluctuation and performs fluctuation display in the normal fluctuation time.

  On the other hand, when the special winning lottery is the first win, the symbol determined by the special lottery is the first winning symbol in the probability variation state, and when the big hit game is started by entering the V zone 44, the big hit game starts. . Alternatively, if the special lottery is the second winning symbol and the second winning symbol in the probability variation state, the jackpot game starts immediately. After the jackpot game based on these first hits and second hits, the probability change state / change time short state is entered. Then, until the next jackpot game is started, the probability variation state / variation short state where the probability of being the first hit or the second hit is high and the variation display time is shortened continues.

(1-3) Opening / closing mechanism control means The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 opens the opening / closing mechanism 42 based on the determination result of the special electric power internal lottery means 612 and the special symbol determined by the special symbol lottery means 614. Alternatively, the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 is controlled to be in the closed state. The opening / closing mechanism control means 635 controls the opening / closing mechanism 42 to enable or facilitate the entry of a game ball into the entrance 43a of the mechanical lottery port 43.

  Specifically, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 maintains the closing state of the opening / closing mechanism 42 when the special electric combination internal lottery means 612 is deviated in the determination of success or failure or when the second hit is reached. On the other hand, when the result of the determination is the first hit, the opening / closing mechanism 42 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined period. In the case of the first winning, the type of the first winning symbol determined in the special symbol lottery is further determined, and the time for opening and closing the opening / closing mechanism 42 is controlled according to the first winning symbol. For example, in the case of an odd number of first winning symbols such as “111”, “333”, etc., the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 lengthens the opening state of the opening / closing mechanism 42, and the entrance of the mechanical lottery port 43. Increase the available time for a game ball to enter 43a. On the other hand, in the case of an even number of first winning symbol combinations, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 shortens the time during which the game ball can enter the entrance 43a. For example, in the case of an odd first per symbol combination, the open / close mechanism 42 is opened for 1.6 seconds, and in the case of an even first per symbol combination for 0.8 seconds. The opening / closing mechanism 42 is opened. In this way, by associating the combination of special symbols and the possibility of entering the entrance 43a, the player can display not only “first hit” or “losing” but also the result display per first. You can feel the interesting combination.

(2) Jackpot Game Block The jackpot game block 800 includes the jackpot game control means 810, and when the special lottery results in the second prize or when the machine lottery is won through the first lottery. Start the jackpot game. The jackpot game includes a predetermined number of round games in which the guide mechanism B is in an open state by setting the predetermined period as one time or once until a predetermined number of balls are reached.

  The jackpot game control means 810 includes a round game control means 812 and a guidance mechanism B control means 814. The round game control means 812 controls the execution of the big hit game when the determination result received from the special lottery means 610 is the second win or when the determination result of the machine lottery received from the machine lottery means 710 is a win. . On the other hand, when the round game control means 812 receives a loss from the special lottery means 610 in the case of one stage of special electric role internal lottery, the round game control means 812 is the first win in the case of one stage of special electric role internal lottery When a loss is received from the lottery means 710, when both the first lottery and the second lottery are lost in the two-stage special electric role internal lottery, the first lottery is performed in the case of the two-stage special electric character internal lottery However, in the second lottery, the first win is made, but when a lose is received from the mechanical lottery means 710, the big win game is not started.

[Hardware configuration of gaming device]
The hardware configuration of the gaming apparatus 1 of the modification 10 is the same as the block diagram of FIG. 8 of the above embodiment. In the CPU 101 of the modified example 10, when the special lottery means 610 determines that the result of the special lottery is the first hit, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 drives the opening / closing mechanism solenoid 142 to change the opening / closing mechanism 42 from the closed state to the open state. Control. On the other hand, when the special lottery means 610 determines that the result of the special lottery is the second hit, or when the mechanical lottery determination means 716 determines that it is a win, the guidance mechanism B control means 814 drives the guidance mechanism B solenoid 140. Thus, the guiding mechanism B is controlled from the closed state to the open state. Since other configurations are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

[Outline of game executed on gaming device]
An outline of a game executed on the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. The game executed by the gaming device 1 is determined in advance according to each winning opening by allowing a gaming ball to enter the winning opening of any of the normal winning openings 20 to 23, the starting winning opening 31 or the large winning opening. The number of prize balls won. In addition, when a game ball enters the normal winning holes 20 to 23, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out, and when the game ball does not enter any of the winning holes, it enters the out port.

The following is a description of each of the one-stage special electric role internal lottery and the two-stage special electric role internal lottery in the case of a jackpot game.
(1) Jackpot game by one stage special electric role internal lottery FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jackpot game by one stage special electric role internal lottery. In one stage of the special power combination internal lottery, a single special power combination internal lottery determines one of a plurality of hits including the first hit and the second win, or a loss. Processes other than Steps S32a to S32e of Modification 10 are the same as those in the above embodiment, and will be described briefly.

Steps S20 to S23: When the launched game ball passes through the gate 10 or 11 (Step S20), a normal lottery including a normal electric service internal lottery and a normal symbol lottery is performed, and a symbol variation display is performed based on the lottery result ( Steps S21 and S22). When winning in the normal lottery and the winning symbol is displayed, the guiding mechanism A is opened (step S23).
Steps S31, S32a to S32e: A special lottery including a one-step special electric power internal lottery and a special symbol lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 31 (step S32a). In the one-stage special electric role internal lottery, one of the first and second internal lotteries is determined by one special electric role internal lottery. Here, when the first winning is achieved, a first winning symbol for displaying that the lottery result is the first winning is determined (step S32b), and the symbol variation display is performed on the special symbol display device 62 (step S32c). ). Similarly, when the second winning is achieved, the second winning symbol for displaying that the lottery result is the second winning is determined (step S32d), and the symbol variation display is performed (step S32e).

Steps S35 to S38: When the first winning symbol combination is displayed in step S32a, and the first winning symbol combination is displayed, the open / close mechanism 42 is opened and the mechanical lottery is performed. When the game ball enters the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43 and enters the V zone 44, the big hit game is started.
Steps S40 to S43: When a game ball enters the V zone 44 in Step S38 and wins the mechanical lottery, or when the second winning symbol is displayed in Step S32a and the second winning symbol is displayed in Steps 32d and 32e, The jackpot game starts.

(2) A jackpot game based on a two-stage special electric role internal lottery FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jackpot game based on a two-stage special electric role internal lottery. In the two-stage special electric role internal lottery, the second winning or losing is determined by the first lottery, and when the first lottery is losing, the first winning or losing is determined by the second lottery. Processes other than Steps S32a to S32e of Modification 10 are the same as those in the above embodiment, and will be described briefly.

Steps S20 to S23: When the launched game ball passes through the gate 10 or 11 (Step S20), a normal lottery including a normal electric service internal lottery and a normal symbol lottery is performed, and a symbol variation display is performed based on the lottery result ( Steps S21 and S22). When winning in the normal lottery and the winning symbol is displayed, the guiding mechanism A is opened (step S23).
Steps S31, S33a to S33f: A special lottery including a two-stage special electric power internal lottery and a special symbol lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 31. The two-stage special electric role internal lottery includes a first lottery and a second lottery. First, the first lottery for determining the second winning or losing is performed (step S33a). When the result of the first lottery is a loss, the second lottery is performed to determine the first winning or the loss (step S33b). As a result of the second lottery, when the first winning is achieved, a first winning symbol for displaying that the lottery result is the first winning is determined (step S33c), and the special symbol display device 62 displays the symbol variation display. (Step S33d). On the other hand, if the result of the first lottery is the second win, the second winning symbol for displaying that the lottery result is the second win is determined (step S33e), and the symbol variation display is performed (step S33f). .

Steps S35 to S38: When the first lottery results in a loss and the second lottery results in a first win, the mechanical lottery is performed with the open / close mechanism 42 open. When the game ball enters the entrance 43a of the machine lottery port 43 and enters the V zone 44, the big hit game is started.
Steps S40 to S43: When a game ball enters the V zone 44 in Step S38 and wins the mechanical lottery, or in the first lottery in Step S33a, the second winning symbol is displayed by Steps 33d and 33e. In the event of a hit, the jackpot game starts.

[Specific processing of gaming device]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming apparatus 1 will be described. After the power is turned on, the CPU 101 performs an initialization process, executes a main process for executing a game on the gaming device 1, and executes an interrupt process in response to a timer interrupt signal generated at intervals of 2 milliseconds. Below, an interruption process is demonstrated.

(1) Overall flow of interrupt processing First, the overall flow of interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the overall flow of interrupt processing. Here, the processes other than the processes of steps S171, S180a to S180c, and S181 are the same as those in FIG. 10 of the above embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted. Only steps S171, S180a to S180c, and S181 will be described below.

Step S171: When the game execution means 400 determines in step S170 that the special symbol variation right number Nb is greater than 0, in the special lottery process, the special lottery process for determining the first win, the second win, or the loss I do. When the special lottery process ends, the process proceeds to step S180a.
Step S180a: The game execution means 400 of the CPU 101 refers to the second winning symbol operating flag FC2 indicating that the second winning symbol is operating, and the second winning symbol operation is in a state where the second winning symbol is variably displayed. If it is in operation, the process proceeds to step S180b.

  Step S180b: When the second winning symbol is being operated, the guiding mechanism B is operated to perform a big hit game / one round game start process that enables the game ball to enter the big winning opening 41. The jackpot game / one round game start process is the same process as the jackpot game / one round game start process in step S187. After the jackpot game / one round game start process in step S187, the process proceeds to step S190.

Step S180c: Whether the game execution means 400 is operating the first winning symbol in which the first winning symbol is variably displayed with reference to the first winning symbol operating flag FC1 indicating that the first winning symbol is operating. If it is determined that the operation is in progress, the process proceeds to step S181.
Step S181: When the game execution means 400 determines in step S180c that the first winning symbol is in operation, the opening / closing mechanism opening process for operating the opening / closing mechanism 42 by the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 is performed. When the opening / closing mechanism opening process ends, the process proceeds to step S182.

(2) Processing of Each Unit Next, processing of each unit shown in FIG. 35 will be described. The description of the same processing as that in the above embodiment is omitted, and only different processing will be described below.
(2-1) Start winning opening entrance process The starting winning opening entrance process of Modification 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 16 of the above embodiment. In the modified example 10, in the special lottery, any one of the first winning, the second winning or the losing is determined. Here, when the game execution means 400 determines that the special symbol variation right number Nb is less than 4, the following processing is performed in step S161c. In the case of performing one-stage special power combination internal lottery, the special power combination random number extraction unit 612a acquires one special power combination random number value from the special power combination random number counter of the numerical value expression unit 402 in step S161c. When performing the two-stage special power combination internal lottery, the special power random number extraction means 612a obtains two first and second special power random number values corresponding to the first lottery and the second lottery in step S161c. get. Alternatively, one special electric random number value may be acquired and used for both the first lottery and the second lottery. Here, when the two first and second special electric random numbers are acquired, the number of special symbol change rights is counted as one set. The special symbol random number extraction unit 614 a extracts a special symbol random number value from the special symbol random number counter of the numerical value expression unit 402. Since the other processes in the start winning opening entry process are the same as those in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

(2-2) Special lottery process The special lottery process of the modification 10 is demonstrated using FIG. 17 of the said embodiment example. In step S171a, the game execution means 400 is operating the second winning symbol (second winning symbol operating flag FC2 = 1), operating the first winning symbol (first winning symbol operating flag FC1 = 1), and operating the opening / closing mechanism. It is determined whether it is in operation (opening / closing mechanism operating flag Fk = 1) or inducing mechanism B is operating (inducing mechanism B operating flag Fd = 1), and if any of these is determined to be operating, The process is terminated without performing the process.

  Next, in step S171e, the special lottery determination unit 612b determines whether or not the special lottery is successful based on the special electric random number value extracted in step S171b. In the case of performing one-stage special electric power internal lottery, the special lottery determination means 612b, for example, the determination value for determining the first hit, the second hit or the loss in the special lottery table, and the extracted special electric random number value Are compared, and the first hit, the second hit, or the loss is determined. When performing the two-stage special lottery internal lottery, the special lottery determination means 612b, for example, first determines the second winning or loss determination value in the first special lottery table and the first special electric random number value extracted. And the first lottery to determine the second winning or losing. If the result of the first lottery is a loss, the determination value for determining the first hit or the loss in the second special lottery table is compared with the taken-out second special electric random number value, and the first win or the loss is determined. A second lottery is performed.

Further, the special symbol determination means 614b performs a symbol determination process based on the special symbol random number value so as to correspond to the first winning, the second winning or the loss as a result of the special lottery.
In steps S171f to 171h, the symbols are displayed so as to stop at the first winning symbol, the second winning symbol, or the lost symbol determined to correspond to the first hit, the second hit, or the loss. The special symbol display means 630 starts a timer counter Cc that measures the symbol variation time Tc when the first symbol, the second symbol, or the lost symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 62.

In step S171i, the game execution means 400 sets the second winning symbol changing flag (FC2 = 1) when the result of the special lottery is the second winning, and if it is the first winning, the first winning symbol changes. The middle flag is set (FC2 = 1) and the process is terminated.
Since the other processes in the special lottery process are the same as those in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

(2-3) Opening / Closing Mechanism Opening Start Process The special lottery process of the modified example 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In the opening / closing mechanism opening start process of the modification 10, the opening / closing mechanism opening start process is started when the symbol variation display of the special symbol becomes the first winning symbol.
In step S181d, the special symbol display means 630 counts the number of special lottery results displayed by a counter. Here, the symbol of the special lottery is the first winning symbol in the normal probability state, and when winning the machine lottery by entering the V zone 44, the big hit game is started. After the jackpot game is over, the probability normal state / short fluctuation state is entered, and the special symbol display means 630 continues the probability normal state / fluctuation short state until 100 times of the regular electric character internal lottery and the normal symbol lottery. . On the other hand, when the symbol of the special lottery is the first winning symbol in the probability variation state, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state and the variation time short state are entered, and the game continues until the next jackpot game is started.

In step S181e, the game execution means 400 clears the first winning symbol variation flag FC1 (FC1 = 0), and if the symbol fixedly displayed in step S181b is not the first winning symbol, the game execution means 400 The subsequent processing is terminated without performing the subsequent processing.
In Steps S181f to S181h, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 sets the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 as long as 1.6 seconds when the first winning symbol is a symbol with a probability variation state, and the first winning symbol is a probability. In the normal state, the opening time Tk of the opening / closing mechanism 42 is set as short as 0.8 seconds. Then, the opening / closing mechanism control means 635 controls the opening / closing mechanism 42 according to the set time.

Since the other processes in the opening / closing mechanism opening start process are the same as those in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
(2-4) jackpot game / one round game start process The jackpot game / one round game start process of step S187 of FIG. 35 is performed when the result of the special lottery is the second or when the result of the special lottery is the first This is started when a game ball enters the V zone 44 of the machine lottery port 43. Each process in the jackpot game / one round game start process is the same as the jackpot game / one round game start process shown in FIG.

(2-5) Jackpot Game End / Next Round Game Start Process The jackpot game end / next round game start process of Modification 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In this jackpot game end / next round game start process, if the specified number of round games is repeated and the final round game is executed, the jackpot game is terminated. Here, in steps S211i, S211j, and S211k, the probability variation state or the probability normal state is set based on the second winning symbol combination or the first winning symbol combination.

[Function and effect]
Not only is the jackpot game started when the result of the internal lottery is the first win and won by the machine lottery, but the jackpot game is started immediately when the result of the internal lottery is the second hit, etc. Combine different game characteristics. Therefore, although the chance of becoming a jackpot game by losing the second hit is lost once, the possibility of the jackpot game through the machine lottery from the first hit can be enjoyed, etc. The player can enjoy the game more.

  Further, the internal lottery is a lottery in which a random number is generated by the CPU of the gaming device, and winning or losing is determined with a certain probability. On the other hand, the mechanical lottery performed by the mechanical lottery means is different from the internal lottery in which the CPU unilaterally determines the winning or losing, and the physical lottery determines the winning or losing by the behavior of the game ball in the physical structure. It is a lottery. For example, the machine lottery port is provided with three holes, and the machine lottery means determines that the game ball is won when a game ball enters the predetermined hole. If winning is made in this machine lottery, a state in which the player can acquire more game balls by entering the game ball into the big winning opening, that is, a so-called big hit state.

  The big hit state is the first win in the internal lottery, and starts when the ball enters the machine lottery entrance and wins the machine lottery. Here, since the internal lottery is unilaterally performed by the gaming apparatus, the skill of the player is not involved. On the other hand, the player's skill, such as controlling the force of launching a game ball aiming at the entrance, can be entered into the entrance of the machine lottery entrance that becomes possible until the predetermined condition is satisfied as a result of winning the first in the internal lottery. Depends on. Since the machine lottery is performed only after entering the entrance, the frequency of the machine lottery depends on the skill of the player. Therefore, the player can feel more interesting than the case where the start of the big hit state is unilaterally determined by the gaming device. Whether or not to win the machine lottery depends on the behavior of the game ball and the structure of the machine lottery means. From the above, the player feels that the probability of a big hit state is determined not only by the gaming device but by the player's own skill and the behavior of the game ball, and can feel more interesting. As a result of the internal lottery, it is possible to enter the entrance until a predetermined condition is satisfied when the first win is reached. The predetermined condition is, for example, a predetermined time or a predetermined number of balls.

  In addition, the probability of a big hit state from the first hit is set to 1 / X within a predetermined time, for example. At this time, assuming that the probability of winning the first as a result of the internal lottery is 1 / A, and the probability that a game ball enters the predetermined area of the machine lottery and is determined to be winning is 1 / B, 1 / X = ( 1 / A) × (1 / B). Here, when it is determined by the first lot of the internal lottery and the mechanical lottery whether or not the big hit state is determined, the winning probability per first is determined only by the internal lottery or not Is greater than the winning probability per first. That is, when only the internal lottery is performed, the winning probability per first is 1 / X. On the other hand, the winning probability per first when the internal lottery and the machine lottery are performed is 1 / A from the above formula and is larger than 1 / X. Thus, if the probability of being the first hit as a result of the internal lottery is high, the possibility of entering the entrance of the mechanical lottery opening leading to the big hit state increases. Therefore, the player can feel as if he / she has more chances of being a big hit state, and can feel more interesting. Note that the jackpot game that starts when the result of the internal lottery is the second win and the jackpot game that starts from the first through the machine lottery may be the same jackpot game or different jackpot games. A different jackpot game is a game in which the number of round games in each jackpot game (specified number of rounds), the specified number of balls entered into the big winning opening 41, or the time for which the guidance mechanism B is opened are different. is there.

  Note that the contents of the first to ninth modifications can be applied to the tenth modification.

  A gaming device in which the player can feel more interesting by performing not only the internal lottery in which the gaming device unilaterally determines the winning, but also the machine drawing in which the player's skill and the behavior of the game ball are related to the winning probability. Can be provided. In addition to the internal lottery, a mechanical lottery is performed to increase the probability of winning only the internal lottery, so that the player can feel as if they are getting more chances of being a big hit, making it more interesting. be able to. Therefore, the present invention is useful for realizing a gaming apparatus for providing more fun to the player.

The front view of the game board 2 of the game device 1 which concerns on the example of 1st Embodiment of this invention. Front view of the machine lottery (1). Front view of the machine lottery (2). Front view of the machine lottery (3). The functional block diagram of the various functions which control the game device 1. FIG. (A) An example of a flowchart for explaining an outline of functions performed in the normal lottery block 500. (B) An example of a random number value stored in the normal symbol variation right number storage means. (A) An example of a flowchart explaining an outline of functions performed in the special lottery block 600. (B) An example of a random number value stored in the special symbol variation right number storage means. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a hardware configuration of the gaming apparatus 1 and each unit of the gaming apparatus 1. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of a game. The flowchart which shows the whole flow of an interruption process. (A) Plus-one random number update processing. (B) Initial value update method random number update processing. The flowchart which shows the flow of the gate passage process of step S121. The flowchart which shows the flow of the normal lottery process of step S131. The flowchart which shows the flow of the guidance mechanism A action | operation start process of step S141. The flowchart which shows the flow of the guidance mechanism A action | operation completion | finish process of step S151. The flowchart which shows the flow of the start winning opening entrance ball process of step S161. The flowchart which shows the flow of the special lottery process of step S171. The flowchart which shows the flow of the opening-and-closing mechanism opening start process of step S181. The flowchart which shows the flow of the opening-and-closing mechanism opening completion process of step S183. The flowchart which shows the flow of the machine lottery entrance entrance process of step S185. The flowchart which shows the flow of the jackpot game and 1 round game start process of step S187. The flowchart which shows the flow of the 1 round game end process of step S191. The flowchart which shows the flow of the big winning opening process of step S201. The flowchart which shows the flow of the jackpot game end and the next round game start process of step S211. The flowchart which shows the flow of an opening-and-closing mechanism opening process. The schematic diagram of the storage apparatus 200 provided in the machine lottery port 43. FIG. A hardware configuration of a gaming device including a storage ball solenoid and a storage ball sensor. The functional block diagram of the game device 1 containing a storage control means. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the process in the machine lottery performed when a game ball enters into the machine lottery port 43. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the opening-and-closing mechanism opening process in the game device containing a storage device. The flowchart which shows the flow of the machine lottery opening process in the game device containing a storage device. The functional block diagram of the various functions which control the game device 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot game by one stage special electric power internal lottery. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot game by the special electric role internal lottery of two steps. The flowchart which shows the whole flow of an interruption process.

Explanation of symbols

1: gaming device 10, 11: gates 20-23: normal winning opening 31: starting winning opening 41: large winning opening 42: opening / closing mechanism 43: machine lottery opening 43a: entrance 44: V zone 46: lose zone 60: normal symbol Display device 61: Normal symbol variation right number display device 200: Storage device 200a: Stop unit 200b: Storage unit 400: Game execution unit 402: Numerical value expression unit 510: Normal lottery unit 535: Guidance mechanism A control unit 610: Special lottery unit 635: Opening / closing mechanism control means 710: Machine lottery means 814: Guiding mechanism B control means 910: Prize ball payout control means

Claims (11)

A numerical expression means for expressing numerical values sequentially along a predetermined number sequence over time,
Internal lottery means for obtaining a numerical value expressed by the numerical value expressing means at the timing of passing the game ball to the gate or entering the starting entrance, and performing an internal lottery for determining whether the game is successful based on the acquired numerical value When,
A machine lottery entrance with an entrance for the game balls to enter;
An opening / closing mechanism capable of being set to an open state in which the game ball can enter or easily enter the entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or enter the entrance is difficult;
An opening / closing control means for controlling the operation of the opening / closing mechanism in accordance with the lottery result of the internal lottery means;
Among the plurality of areas for passing or entering the game ball provided in the machine lottery port, the game ball has passed through a predetermined specific area, or the game ball is in the specific area. Machine lottery means for performing a machine lottery to be selected when entering the ball,
When the result of the internal lottery indicates winning, the opening / closing mechanism is opened by the opening / closing control means until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A gaming device characterized in that, when the result of the machine lottery indicates winning, a jackpot game in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is started by repeating the open / close state of the big prize opening is repeated. A numerical expression means for expressing numerical values sequentially along a predetermined number sequence over time,
An internal lottery that obtains a numerical value expressed by the numerical value expressing means at the timing of the passing of the game ball to the gate or the entrance of the game ball to the starting entrance, and determines the first hit or loss based on the acquired numerical value Internal lottery means to perform;
A machine lottery entrance with an entrance for the game balls to enter;
An opening / closing mechanism capable of being set to an open state in which the game ball can enter or easily enter the entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or enter the entrance is difficult;
An opening / closing control means for controlling the operation of the opening / closing mechanism in accordance with the lottery result of the internal lottery means;
Among the plurality of areas for passing or entering the game ball provided in the machine lottery port, the game ball has passed through a predetermined specific area, or the game ball is in the specific area. Machine lottery means for performing a machine lottery to be selected when entering the ball,
When the result of the internal lottery indicates the first hit, the opening / closing mechanism is opened by the opening / closing control means until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A gaming device characterized in that, when the result of the machine lottery indicates winning, a jackpot game in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is started by repeating the open / close state of the big prize opening is repeated. The internal lottery means performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the second hit in addition to the first hit and the miss,
The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein the jackpot game is started when the result of the internal lottery indicates the second winning. The internal lottery means determines whether or not the second hit prior to determining the first hit or the loss, and determines whether or not the first win or the lose if not the second win And
The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein the jackpot game is started when the result of the internal lottery indicates the second winning. A symbol display means for displaying a symbol;
A symbol lottery means for determining a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display means after the internal lottery,
The predetermined condition determines the time for which the opening / closing mechanism is kept open, and the opening / closing control means sets the time for keeping the opening state according to the symbol determined by the symbol lottery means. The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the gaming device is a game device. It further comprises a symbol display means for displaying the symbol,
The internal lottery means determines a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display means in addition to the determination of the success or failure based on the numerical value,
The predetermined condition determines the time for which the opening / closing mechanism is kept open, and the opening / closing control means sets the time for keeping the opening state according to the symbol determined by the internal lottery means. The gaming device according to claim 1.   When the symbol determined by the symbol lottery means is a specific symbol, and the lottery result by the mechanical lottery means is winning, the opening / closing control means until the lottery result by the mechanical lottery means is next winning The time during which the open / close mechanism is kept open until the predetermined number of times the internal lottery or the mechanical lottery has been performed is a specific time regardless of the symbol determined by the symbol lottery means. The gaming device according to claim 5, wherein   8. The gaming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the entrances are provided, and an operation of an opening / closing mechanism corresponding to each entrance is controlled at the same timing by the opening / closing control means.   The mechanical lottery port is provided with a storage means for storing game balls passing through the specific area or entering the specific area, and discharging the stored game balls, and provided at the subsequent stage of the storage means and released. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a detection unit that detects a game ball.   When the storage means stores game balls, the storage means, based on the fact that the game balls that entered the machine lottery entrance entered any of a plurality of areas other than the specific area, The game device according to claim 9, wherein the game ball is released to the specific area.   The game device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the storage means stores a game ball when the power supply of the game device is interrupted.

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