JP2007215944A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can attract attentions of players and prevent a drop in their interests by carrying out many kinds of games. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine includes a first starter slot sensor 317 for detecting the entry into a first starter slot, a first determination means 402 which judges the first random number generated by the detection with the first starter slot sensor 317, the second starter slot which is ready for entry when the "first special favor" is given in the determination by the first determination means 402, the second starter slot sensor 318 for detecting the entry into the second starter slot, the second determination means 409 which determines the second random number generated by the detection with the second starter slot sensor 318, a central role object which has a V prize winning slot made ready for winning when the "second special favor" is given in the determination by the second determination means 409, an advantageous game status generation means 413 which generates the jackpot game by the detection with the V prize winning sensor 319 or by the "third special favor" in the determination and a probability alteration means 414 which alters the probability that the "first special favor" is given in the determination by the generation of the jackpot game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a lot of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement in a gaming area in which, for example, a gaming ball is driven as a gaming medium. Wind turbines are provided at appropriate positions. And in the second kind of game machine called “honeycomb”, a bonus or a bonus with a feather-shaped opening and closing piece that expands to the left and right so that the probability of entering the ball changes at the center of the game area. The opening for opening and closing the opening and closing piece of the game is provided, the game ball is inserted into the start opening to open the opening and closing piece of the accessory to enter the game ball, hit the inside of the bonus It is known that game balls are distributed to either a reception port or a loss reception port, and when a game ball enters a jackpot reception port, an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is generated.

  In this second type of gaming machine, even if a game ball enters the starting port during the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state, the opening / closing piece is not opened / closed by entering the starting port, which may reduce interest. was there. Therefore, when a game ball enters the starting port while the advantageous gaming state is occurring, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece is reserved, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece retained after the advantageous gaming state is ended. The thing is proposed (for example, patent document 1 and patent document 2).

  In addition, in the gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start port, a predetermined lottery result is drawn, and after the symbols are changed according to the lottery result on the display means, the stopped symbols are displayed. There is also known a first type of game machine called “digipachi” that generates an advantageous gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In this first type of gaming machine, since the advantageous game state is determined by the lottery result of the game ball entering the start opening, it is easy to drive the game ball into the game area. There was a risk of lowering. Therefore, a combination of a first type gaming machine and a second type gaming machine has been proposed, for example, when a game ball enters the start port, the open / close piece is opened and closed and a lottery is performed. (For example, patent document 3).

JP 2002-177515 A JP 2004-159940 A JP 2000-033141 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machines shown in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece by the game ball that has entered the starting port during the generation of the advantageous gaming state is reserved, and the advantageous gaming state Since the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece reserved after the occurrence of the game is executed, the game content does not change significantly compared to the conventional second-type gaming machine, and it may be difficult to obtain the player's attention. .

  In addition, in the conventional gaming machine shown in Patent Document 3, it is possible to entertain the first and second types of games with one gaming machine. Since the opening and closing of the opening and closing pieces and the change display of the symbols are performed at the same time by entering the ball, the player's interest is dispersed depending on which of the first type game and the second type game is noticed. There is a risk of reducing interest.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can attract a player's interest and prevent a decrease in interest by enabling a plurality of types of games. Is.

Mean 1: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
A first start port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of constantly receiving a game medium that has been struck;
A first lottery means for drawing a predetermined first lottery result in response to the reception of the game medium at the first start opening;
If the first lottery result by the first lottery means is the first privilege, the second lottery is placed at a position different from the first start port in the game area and the game medium can be received from a state where it cannot be received. The starting port,
A second lottery means for drawing a predetermined second lottery result in response to the reception of a game medium at the second start port;
In the lottery of the second lottery result by the second lottery means, if the predetermined reservation condition is satisfied, the start of the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved, and if the reservation condition is not satisfied, the Reservation means for starting the game processing related to the second lottery result,
If the second lottery result corresponding to the game process started by the reservation means is the second privilege, the game winning a prize opening that allows the game medium to be won from a state where the prize cannot be won, and the game won in the prize winning award A first receiving port and a second receiving port for receiving the medium and discharging it to the outside without returning to the game area; and a distribution means for distributing the game medium to either the first receiving port or the second receiving port. And an accessory disposed at a position different from the first starting port and the second starting port in the gaming area;
Acceptance of game media to the first receiving port in the accessory or the second lottery result corresponding to the game process started by the reservation means has a lower probability of being drawn than the second privilege. Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player by satisfying any one of the generation conditions that are benefits,
Due to the occurrence of the advantageous game state by the advantageous game state generating means, the game medium can be won in a predetermined pattern, and is arranged at a position different from the accessory, the first start port and the second start port in the game area. The big prize opening,
And a probability changing means for changing a probability that at least the first privilege is drawn in accordance with a generating condition for generating the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generating means.

  Here, in the “first lottery result”, “the first normal benefit that allows the game medium to be received at the second start port, and the probability that the game medium is received at the second start port rather than the first normal privilege. The first benefit including a high first advantageous benefit ”,“ a first loss that makes it impossible to accept a game medium at the second start opening ”, and the like.

  In addition, the “second lottery result” includes “second privilege that allows a game medium to be awarded to a prize winning port” and “advantageous game without being able to win a game medium to a prize winning port. 3rd bonus, including the 3rd normal bonus where the status occurs, and the 3rd bonus with a higher probability that the 1st bonus will be further drawn for the 3rd normal bonus, "Second loss" in which the winning of the game media is not possible and an advantageous gaming state does not occur.

  Furthermore, as the “second start opening through which the game medium can be received”, “one or a pair of blade pieces for closing the second start opening is provided, and one end side of the blade piece is rotated to be received. Things "," Those provided with a slide member that closes the second starting port and can be received by sliding the slide member ", and the like.

  In addition, as “a prize winning opening through which a game medium can be won”, “a single blade piece (opening / closing piece) is provided on the upstream side of the prize winning opening, and the winning piece can be turned by rotating the blade piece. `` What will be, '' a pair of blade pieces provided upstream of the prize winning opening, and the free ends of the pair of blade pieces can be separated from each other, and can be awarded by bringing them close to each other (for example, , Tulips, etc.) ”,“ a slide member is provided on the upstream side of the prize winning port, and the slide member slides to enable winning ”.

  In addition, the “reservation conditions” include “while the advantageous game state is occurring”, “the first production suggesting the first lottery result, or the second production suggesting the second lottery result”, “ “From the time the game medium can be won to the prize opening until the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means is confirmed”, “After the start of the second production output, From the time the medium can be won until the game medium distribution by the distribution means is determined, etc. The number of reservations reserved by the reservation means may be displayed.

  Further, as the “distribution means”, “consisting of a rotating body corresponding to each of the first receiving port and the second receiving port and having a plurality of grooves or holes in the circumferential direction in which a game medium can be accommodated or passed”, “The first receiving port and the second receiving port are appropriately arranged (for example, in a row), and a guide member capable of guiding the game medium is provided in any one of the first receiving port and the like. Are moved relative to each other in the arrangement direction.

  Furthermore, the “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and can be exemplified by the following various states.

(1) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the entrance (winning port) that is driven to open and close is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or continuously opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won. A state in which a large amount of game media (game balls) easily enter the entrance (so-called “hit state”).

(2) In a game machine such as a pachinko, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which a winning probability of a lottery for a big hit is set higher than usual and a probability that a big hit state is generated is set higher than usual.

(3) In a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery starting device for lottery that makes a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by entry (winning) or passing of game media is easier to enter game media than usual. A state in which a lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, that is, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the reels are easily stopped in a mode of paying out medals as game media during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state in which the reels can be stopped with a bonus symbol which is a condition for making the next game state a bonus game state, a so-called “bonus establishment state”.

(6) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a state that assists the formation of a combination by guiding a reel stop order and symbols for establishing a combination for a predetermined number of games, so-called “assist game state” .

(7) In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” in which the probability that a bonus state such as a bonus game state, a bonus establishment state, or an assist game state occurs is higher than usual.

  According to the structure of the means 1, when a game medium is received at the first start port in the game area, the first lottery result is drawn by the first lottery means, and the lottery first lottery result is the first privilege. The second start port arranged at a position different from the first start port is in a state where the game medium can be received, and when the game medium is received in the second start port in this state, the second lottery means Two lottery results are drawn. At that time, the reservation means reserves the start of the game process related to the second lottery result until the reservation condition is not satisfied if the predetermined reservation condition is satisfied. Then, the game process related to the second lottery result is started, and if the second lottery result is the second privilege, the prize winning opening of the accessory is opened and the game medium can be won, and the game medium becomes the prize winning When a prize is entered into the mouth, and further distributed to the first entrance by the sorting means in the accessory and accepted into the first entrance, the big prize entrance arranged in the game area outside the accessory has a predetermined pattern. Opening and closing at, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs. On the other hand, if the second lottery result is the third privilege, the bonus winning opening of the bonus item is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern without opening the bonus winning opening of the bonus item. With the occurrence of this advantageous gaming state, the probability that the first privilege will be drawn by the probability changing means is changed.

  In detail, first let the player play a game aiming at the first starting opening, accept the game medium into the first starting opening, and expect whether or not the first privilege will be drawn as the first lottery result. Can do. At that time, the production image and production sound can be output in a variable manner until the lottery result of the first privilege is suggested by the production output means, so that the expectation that the first privilege will be drawn can be enhanced. May be. Then, when the first privilege is drawn, the second starting port can be accepted, so that the game is aimed at the second starting port and the game medium is received at the second starting port, so the second lottery Interest can be enhanced by expecting whether the result is the second privilege or the third privilege. Also in this case, a predetermined effect image or effect sound may be output from the effect output means until the second lottery result is suggested, and the expectation of the lottery result may be further enhanced. If the result of the second lottery is the second privilege, the prize winning slot will be ready for winning. Therefore, if the game is aimed at the prize winning slot and the game medium wins the prize winning slot, the distribution will be made. Whether it is assigned to the first reception port or the second reception port by means can be exciting and exciting. And if it receives in a 1st entrance, an advantageous game state will generate | occur | produce and it will be possible to win a prize-winning opening | mouth, and the game aiming at the big winning prize opening will be made and the interest of a player can be heightened. On the other hand, if the second lottery result is the third privilege, the big prize opening can be won, and the player can be given a feeling of suddenly becoming an advantageous gaming state, and the player's interest can be enhanced. If the probability that the first privilege will be drawn after the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state is changed to a high probability, the chance that the second starting port can be received increases, and the player's interest can be further enhanced. In this way, the first kind of game using the first lottery means and the second lottery means and the second kind of game using the distributing means in the bonus can be made. By being able to play various types of games, it is possible to attract the player's interest and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  As a result, when the probability change means changes the probability that the first privilege will be drawn after the advantageous gaming state is finished from the low probability to the high probability, the first privilege will be easily drawn by lottery, so that It becomes easier to accept the medium, the game medium is accepted at the second start opening, the second privilege or the third privilege is drawn, and there is a high possibility that it will be in an advantageous gaming state again, and the player can be It is possible to entertain and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In order to generate an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player, at least the first starting port is allowed to receive a game medium, the first lottery is obtained, and the second starting port that is allowed to receive the game medium. The game medium must be accepted and at least the third lottery must be won, and by providing a number of barriers, the game can be given a certain level of difficulty, thereby inducing the challenge spirit of the player. You can expect an effect that can enhance your interest.

  By the way, for example, during the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state, after the game medium is received at the first start opening and the first privilege is drawn, the game medium is received at the second start opening and the second privilege or the third privilege is received. When the game process related to the second lottery result such as the second privilege or the third privilege is started immediately when the lottery is selected, it is over the game process (advantageous game state) currently being processed. There is a risk that the game will be wrapped and any game process will be shortened, or the acceptance at the second starting port will be invalid, which will be disadvantageous to the player and will be less interesting.

  However, according to this means, the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved until the reservation condition is released by the reservation means (for example, until the advantageous gaming state is ended), so that the reservation condition is satisfied. Even if the second lottery result is drawn, the game process related to the second lottery result is started after the game process currently being processed is completed, and the game processes are prevented from overlapping each other. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by shortening the game process or invalidating the acceptance to the second start port, and suppressing the decrease in interest.

  The first loss may be drawn with a lower probability than the probability that the first privilege by the first lottery is drawn, so that the player's interests can be obtained by drawing the first lose. It is possible to increase the feeling of excitement when the player gains an advantage, such as by drawing the first privilege, by deliberately lowering the game, and by making the game rich in inflection, the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, it is desirable that the lottery probability of the second privilege be higher than the lottery probability of the third privilege. The game machine that can surprise the player by generating the advantageous gaming state only occasionally by the second lottery while enjoying the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state by the game medium itself, with the main distribution to the (V prize opening). . In other words, normally, it is possible to entertain the second type game and entertain the first type game with a predetermined probability.

  Further, as a second lottery result by the second lottery means, the second loser may be drawn with a lower probability than the probability that the second privilege will be drawn, and the player intentionally by the second loser lottery. By reducing the interest of the game, it is possible to make the game rich in intonation, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from decreasing.

  It should be noted that the number reserved by the reservation means is preferably between 1 and 10, and preferably between 2 and 6. The higher the number, the more the player's interest is enhanced, while the burden on the hall side increases. However, the smaller the number, the lower the player's interest, but the burden on the hall side is reduced.

  Further, when a game medium is received at the first start port, the second start port, the prize winning award, etc., a predetermined number of game media may be paid out by the payout means (payout device). , It is possible to make it easier to play games aimed at the second starting opening, the prize winning opening and the like.

Means 2: In the constitution of means 1,
“The first privilege is
A first ordinary benefit in which the probability of accepting a game medium at the second starting port is a predetermined probability;
It has at least a first advantageous benefit with a higher probability of acceptance than the first ordinary benefit ”.

  Here, the difference in the acceptance probability of the game medium at the second starting port between the first normal privilege and the first advantageous privilege is “the opening probability of the second starting port or by changing the opening area, “It is assumed to be different”, “It is assumed that the acceptance probability is different by changing the time when the second starting port is open”, and the like.

  According to the configuration of the means 2, the first privilege includes the first ordinary privilege and the first advantageous privilege having a higher probability of receiving the second starting port than the first ordinary privilege.

  As a result, when a game medium is received at the first start port, not only whether or not the second start port can be received, but when it can be received, it is received in a more advantageous state for the player. It can be determined whether or not it is possible, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Further, the production output means may output whether the first lottery result is the first normal privilege or the first advantageous privilege, thereby allowing the player to reliably recognize the first lottery result, It can be expected that the game will be more interesting for the second starting point.

Means 3: In the constitution of means 2,
“The first advantageous privilege is characterized in that the time during which a game medium can be received at the second starting port is longer than the first ordinary privilege”.

  By the way, as a method of changing the acceptance probability of the game medium to the second starting port, it is conceivable to change the probability by changing the opening / closing degree of the opening / closing piece that closes the second starting port. However, in this case, the opening / closing piece must be stopped halfway, and with a solenoid generally used for opening / closing the opening / closing piece, it is difficult to stop halfway, and a plurality of solenoids were used. It is necessary to use a complicated mechanism or to open and close using a stepping motor, and there is a problem that the mechanism related to opening and closing becomes large and the cost increases.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, the first advantageous privilege is longer than the first ordinary privilege in that the time during which the second starting port can be received is longer. As a result, the first ordinary benefit and the first advantageous benefit can be easily realized simply by changing the energization time to the solenoid, and the mechanism of the second starting port becomes larger or the cost increases. Can be prevented.

Means 4: In the constitution of means 2 or means 3,
"The probability changing means is
By increasing the probability that the first advantage in the first privilege will be drawn, the probability that the first privilege will be drawn is changed from a low probability to a high probability. .

  Here, “to increase the probability that the first advantageous benefit will be drawn” means “to increase the probability that the first advantageous privilege will be selected from among the first advantageous privilege, the first ordinary privilege, and the first loss”. To do "," to increase the probability that the first advantageous benefit will be drawn out of the first advantageous benefit and the first loss, eliminating the probability of the first normal benefit being drawn "," first loss The probability that the first advantageous benefit is drawn out of the first advantageous privilege and the first ordinary privilege is increased ”.

  According to the structure of the means 4, the probability that the first advantageous benefit will be drawn by the probability changing means is increased. As a result, when the probability changing means is changed to a high probability, the first advantageous benefit, that is, the probability that the game medium is received at the second starting port is increased, so that the chance for the second lottery to increase is increased. The possibility that the second privilege and the third privilege will be drawn can be increased. That is, there is a high possibility that an advantageous gaming state is set again, and the player's interest can be further enhanced.

Means 5: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 4,
"The probability changing means is
When a game medium is received at the first receiving port of the accessory, the probability that the first privilege is drawn is changed from a low probability to a high probability.

  According to the configuration of the means 5, the change to the high probability by the probability changing means is triggered by the reception of the game medium at the first receiving port (for example, V winning award etc.) in the accessory. Thereby, when the game medium received from the prize winning opening into the prize is distributed to the first receiving side by the distributing means and received in the first receiving opening, the advantageous game in which the large winning opening opens and closes. In addition to the occurrence of a state, the probability that the first privilege by the first lottery means will be drawn after the end of the generation of the advantageous gaming state is changed to a high probability. In addition, since the probability that the first privilege will be drawn after the advantageous game state ends increases and the possibility that the advantageous game state occurs again increases, the interest can be maintained in a high state.

Means 6: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 5,
"The third privilege is
A third advantageous benefit for changing the probability that the first privilege is drawn by the probability changing means from a low probability to a high probability;
It comprises at least a third ordinary privilege that changes the probability that the first privilege will be drawn by the probability changing means from a high probability to a low probability ”.

  By the way, when the probability that the first privilege is drawn by the probability changing means is changed to a high probability, for example, when an advantageous gaming state occurs after the probability is changed to a high probability, the probability of high probability is changed. Since the state is short, the player does not feel much gained, and there is a problem that the interest of the player cannot be sufficiently enhanced even if the probability is changed with high probability.

  According to the structure of the means 6, the 3rd privilege which changes the probability that the 1st privilege will be drawn to a 3rd privilege to a high probability, and the 3rd normal privilege which changes the probability that a 1st privilege will be drawn to a low probability Are included.

  Thereby, once it is changed to a high probability by the probability changing means, it will not be changed to a low probability until the third ordinary privilege is drawn, so the high probability state can be maintained for a long time. It can make you feel like you are, and you can fully enhance your interest.

Means 7: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 6,
“First determination means for determining at least whether the first lottery result by the first lottery means is the first privilege;
The first waiting time until the first lottery result is suggested is selected according to at least one of the first lottery result determined by the first determination unit and the probability that the first privilege is lottery. And a first waiting time selection unit ”.

  Here, “the first lottery result is suggested” means “what suggests the first lottery result by allowing the game medium to be accepted into the second starting port”, “production sound, production image, etc.” "Indicating the first lottery result by causing the game output to be output from the effect output means".

  According to the structure of the means 7, the first determination means for determining the first lottery result by the first lottery means, and the first lottery until the first lottery result is suggested according to the first lottery result determined by the first determination means. First waiting time selection means for selecting one waiting time.

  As a result, since the second start port is opened after a predetermined first waiting time, the player is given time to switch from a game aimed at the first start port to a game aimed at the second start port. The game can be easily switched to a game aimed at the second starting port, and it is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced by impeting the player.

  In addition, since it is possible to select a first waiting time having a different time according to the first lottery result, it is possible to add an accent to the game according to the first lottery result, and to diversify the timing of game medium driving. Thus, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  As an indication of the first lottery result, if it is suggested only by opening and closing the second starting port, the first lottery result including the “first loss” that does not open the second starting port, Since it becomes impossible to determine whether or not the one lottery result has been suggested, it is desirable to suggest the first lottery result using the production output means.

Means 8: In the constitution of means 7,
“The first waiting time selection means includes:
When the probability changing means changes the probability that the first privilege will be drawn from a low probability to a high probability, the first waiting time having a short time is selected ".

  By the way, if the probability that the first privilege will be drawn is changed to a high probability, the possibility that the second privilege or the third privilege will be drawn increases, so that the interest of the player can be enhanced. In that case, the player's interest will be transferred exclusively to the second starting port, but once the first starting port accepts the game medium, the second starting port must be opened. If the time until the confirmation of the first lottery result by accepting is long, that is, the time until the second starting port is open, depending on the player, some players may feel irritated or frustrated, There is a risk of reducing interest.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, when the probability that the first privilege is drawn is changed to a high probability, the first waiting time selecting means selects the first waiting time with a short time. Thus, when the first privilege is changed to a high probability, the time until the first lottery result is suggested, that is, the first privilege is drawn lottery after the game medium is received at the first start port. Since the time until the start port becomes acceptable is shortened, the timing at which the second start port is opened is advanced, and the game is aimed at the second start port immediately and the game is advanced lightly. It is possible to prevent annoyance and a sense of frustration, and to suppress a decrease in interest.

Means 9: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 8,
“Second determination means for determining at least whether the second lottery result by the second lottery means is either the second privilege or the third privilege;
Second waiting time selecting means for selecting a second waiting time from the start of the game process according to the second lottery result determined by the second determining means until the second lottery result is suggested; It is further provided. "

  Here, “the second lottery result is suggested” means “what suggests the second lottery result by allowing a game medium to be awarded to the prize winning port”, “production sound, production image, etc.” "Indicating the second lottery result by outputting the game effect from the effect output means".

  In addition, the “second waiting time” indicates that the second lottery result is suggested after the game processing related to the second lottery result is started by the reservation means (for example, the prize winning port can be won by the second privilege). The time until the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state by the third privilege, the output of the second lottery result by the effect output means, etc.).

  Further, the “second waiting time” includes “at least a time derived based on a predetermined period for distributing the game medium to the first receiving port in the distribution means and a predetermined distribution probability”, “the distribution means” , Etc., which may be pre-stored in the storage means or selected by the second waiting time selection means. It may be obtained by calculation when calculating. In the case where an effect output means is provided and a game effect such as effect sound or effect image is output during the second waiting time, the second waiting time may be used as the variation time of the game effect.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, the second determination means for determining the second lottery result by the second lottery means and the second waiting time until the second lottery result determined by the second determination means is suggested are selected. Second waiting time selection means.

  As a result, the second lottery result is determined when a predetermined second waiting time has elapsed since the game process relating to the second lottery means has been executed. In other words, if the second lottery result is the second privilege, the prize winning opening can be won, and if the second lottery result is the third privilege, the large winning port can be won and an advantageous gaming state occurs. On the other hand, it is possible to give a time to switch from a game aimed at the second starting opening to a game aimed at the prize winning opening or the big winning opening, making it easier to play a game aiming at the winning prize opening or the big winning opening. be able to.

Means 10: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 9,
“Production output means capable of outputting a predetermined game production consisting of at least one of production image and production sound;
In accordance with the first lottery result of the first lottery means, the first effect that stops so as to suggest the first lottery result after varying at least one of the effect image and the effect sound, First production control means for outputting from the production output means;
When the game process related to the second lottery result is started by the reservation means, the second lottery result is changed after varying at least one of the effect image and the effect sound according to the second lottery result. And a second effect control means for outputting from the effect output means a second effect that stops so as to suggest.

  Here, as the “game effect”, there are an effect image, an effect sound (for example, music), a combination of the effect image and the effect sound, etc., and when the game effect is a predetermined effect sound (music), By separating the music to be played with measures and phrases, it can correspond to each required time. ”“ MC (Master of Ceremonies: Concerts etc.) By inserting a talk between them, it is possible to correspond to a plurality of required times ”. In addition, when the game effect is a predetermined effect image, “the character and the like are separated from each other so as to correspond to a plurality of required times”, “the story is given and the story is divided. , Those corresponding to a plurality of required times ”, and the like.

  “Normal effects” include effect images, effect sounds (for example, music), a combination of effect images and effect sounds, etc. "Things that produce an effect that suggests a lottery result based on the combination of the displayed symbols", "Things that dynamically display characters, etc., and suggest a lottery result based on a stopped image", etc. Can be mentioned.

  Furthermore, as “production output means”, “things that produce production sounds such as music, sound effects, and bone conduction sounds”, “things that produce production images using characters, backgrounds, designs, etc.”, etc. "Speaker", "bone conduction headphones", "liquid crystal display (LCD)", "CRT", "dot matrix", "light emitting diode (LED)", "7 segment LED", "electroluminescence ( EL) "," fluorescent display tube "," incandescent lamp "," plasma display (PDP) "," laser display ", and the like.

  According to the configuration of the means 10, the effect output means capable of outputting a predetermined game effect, the first effect control means for outputting the first effect suggesting the first lottery result from the effect output means, and the effect output means to the second And a second performance control means for outputting a second performance suggesting a lottery result.

  Thereby, the player can surely recognize the first lottery result and the second lottery result by the first effect and the second effect output from the effect output means. In addition, since the first lottery result and the second lottery result are suggested at the end of the first production and the second production, the results cannot be recognized until the first production and the second production are finished. It is possible to expect which privilege will be drawn during the change of the first effect and the second effect, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing due to the sense of expectation.

Means 11: In the constitution of means 10,
“The production times of the first production and the second production are the first standby time selected by the first standby time selection unit and the second standby time selected by the second standby time selection unit, respectively. It is characterized by being “compatible”.

  By the way, if the production time of the first production and the second production is different from the first standby time and the second standby time, for example, before the game production ends, that is, before the lottery result is suggested, When the two starting entrances, the prize winning entrance, the big winning entrance, etc. can be accepted, some players are distracted by the game production and do not realize that the second starting entrance etc. can be accepted, and this opportunity There is a risk that it will make you miss and make you feel lost. In addition, if the second starting port can be accepted after a predetermined time (longer than necessary) has elapsed after the game production has ended, the waiting time for the lottery result becomes longer, and depending on the player, the cause of irritation There is a risk that it will be less interesting.

  According to the structure of the means 11, the production time of the game production such as the first production and the second production is set as the time corresponding to the first standby time and the second standby time. As a result, with the end of the game production, it becomes possible to accept the second starting port, the bonus winning port, the big winning port, etc. without delay, so that it is possible to surely make the game aimed at the second starting port, etc. It is possible to prevent the waiting time from becoming unnecessarily long, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, you may make it output the production which counts down until the 1st waiting time and the 2nd waiting time pass as a 1st production and a 2nd production. You can easily recognize the passage of time, that is, the timing at which the second start opening and the prize winning opening are opened, and prepare for the game media driving operation aiming at the second starting opening and the prize winning opening. In this way, the interest can be gradually improved toward that timing.

Means 12: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 11,
“The probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time of winning the prize winning port is set to be substantially the same as the probability of distribution to the first receiving port in the distribution means”. It is characterized by being.

  Here, “the probability that the game medium will be accepted at the first entrance when the game medium is accepted at the prize winning opening is set to be approximately the same as the distribution probability to the first entrance at the distribution means”. "The number of second standby times to be selected by the second standby time selection means is set to a number corresponding to the distribution probability in the distribution means, and each second standby time is set to the first in the distribution means. It shall be derived on the basis of a predetermined period for distributing game media to a single entrance and a predetermined distribution probability, and will be selected by a second standby time selection means with a uniform probability from a plurality of second standby times. "What is selected by the second standby time selection means by changing the selection probability of each second standby time based on the relative position of the distribution means when the game medium is received at the second start port", Etc.

  By the way, various forms are conventionally known as a distribution means (distribution device) in a gaming machine. For example, it has been proposed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2003-169935 and 2004-129715. As described above, a game medium is distributed by a rotating body in which a plurality of receiving ports (accommodating portions) including a V winning port (first receiving port) are arranged in the circumferential direction. In this distribution device, it is easy to distribute game media to the first receiving port (for example, V prize opening) at a predetermined cycle, so when it is time to drive the game media into the second start port, When a piece is opened and a prize can be entered into the prize winning slot, there is a case where the game medium is driven in, and in other cases, the driving operation is not performed (so-called “stopping”). As the amount of game media consumed (the amount of driving) decreases and it becomes easier to enter the first receiving port, the amount of game media paid out to the player increases, compared to a normal game in which the player continuously performs the driving operation. There is a problem that the burden on the hall side where the gaming machine is installed becomes large.

  Therefore, a plurality of second waiting times are prepared from when the game medium is received at the second starting opening until the winning combination winning opening can be won, and when the gaming medium wins at the starting opening, a plurality of second waiting periods are prepared. By selecting a predetermined second waiting time from the time and waiting for the prize winning opening to become open, it is possible to increase the timing at which the prize winning opening can be awarded, aiming for the prize winning opening It can be made difficult to stop. However, for example, when the second waiting time is two, it is possible to predict which second waiting time will be selected, and to perform the game medium driving operation at the predicted timing. Even if the number is further increased, the same driving operation is possible, but there is a possibility that the stopping operation will be performed. In addition, the skilled person and the beginner have the skill level such as how to take the timing and driving the game medium. Due to the difference, there is a problem that unfairness in the game may occur depending on the skill level of the player.

  According to the configuration of the means 12, the probability that the distribution means distributes to the first reception port by the distribution means when the game medium is won at the prize winning opening is distributed to the first reception port of the distribution means. The probability is the same as the probability.

  As a result, regardless of the timing at which the game medium wins the bonus item winning slot, the distribution probability distributed to the first receiving port by the distribution means can be made substantially the same, so it is related to the skill level of the player. It is possible to give a chance of accepting the game medium to the first reception port, and it is possible to suppress an unfair feeling due to the skill level or the like, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, no matter what timing the game medium wins the prize winning slot, the distribution means to the first receiving entrance by the distribution means is substantially constant, so it can be stopped like a conventional gaming machine. Even if it is done, the probability of acceptance to the first entrance cannot be increased, and the stoppage can be made meaningless, so it is possible to prevent the stoppage and prevent the game media from being played continuously. A driving operation can be performed, and the burden on the hole side can be prevented from increasing.

Means 13: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 12,
"The distribution means is
The game medium can be distributed to the first receiving port with a predetermined period and a predetermined distribution probability ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 13, the distribution means can distribute the game medium to the first receiving port with a predetermined period and distribution probability. As a result, the distribution means does not change its period and distribution probability, and moves in a certain manner, so that it can give a player a sense of fairness and to the first receiving port by the distribution means. Thus, the game can be played with the timing of driving the game medium from the timing at which the prize winning opening can be awarded, and the player can be entertained.

  Further, since the distribution means does not change its period or distribution probability, the distribution means can be easily quantified. For example, the first entrance at the time when the game medium is received in the prize winning award It is possible to easily set or calculate the second waiting time in order to set the probability of being accepted to the same as the probability of distribution to the first receiving port in the distribution means.

Means 14: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 13,
"The distribution means is
One or more circumferentially-arranged first accommodation portions that accommodate game media and distribute them to the first receiving port, and at least one game that is arranged at a circumferential position different from the first accommodation portion. A rotating body having a second housing portion that houses the medium and distributes the medium to the second receiving port ”.

  Here, as the “first housing portion and the second housing portion”, “the one having an open portion in the outer peripheral direction of the rotating body”, “the one having the open portion on one side in the axial direction of the rotating body”, Examples thereof include “having open portions on both sides in the axial direction of the rotating body and penetrating the rotating body”, “having open portions in the outer circumferential direction and the axial direction of the rotating body”, and the like.

  In addition, “a plurality of first accommodating portions are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction” means that the first accommodating portion is arranged so as to pass a predetermined position in the circumferential direction at the same time interval by the rotation of the rotating body. For example, “the first housing portions are arranged at equal distances or equiangular intervals with respect to the circumferential direction of the rotating body, and the rotating body is rotated at a constant speed”, “first with respect to the circumferential direction of the rotating body Between the adjacent first accommodating parts, the accommodating parts are arranged at unequal distances or unequal angle intervals so that the period in which the first accommodating part is located at a predetermined accommodating position where the game medium can be accommodated is constant. In which the rotational speed of the rotating body is changed in accordance with the distance or angle of ".

  According to the structure of the means 14, as a distribution means, it has the 1st accommodating part and the 2nd accommodating part for distributing to a 1st receiving port and a 2nd receiving port in the circumferential direction, and puts the 1st accommodating part in the circumferential direction. One or a plurality of rotating bodies arranged at equal intervals. Thereby, by rotating the rotating body, the game medium can be stored in any of the storage units, and the game medium can be distributed to the reception port (first reception port or second reception port) corresponding to the storage unit, The distribution means can be easily constructed.

  In addition, when one or more first accommodating portions corresponding to the first receiving port are provided in the circumferential direction or at equal distances or equal angular intervals, the first of the game media can be obtained by simply rotating the rotating body at a constant speed. It is possible to distribute to the reception port at a predetermined cycle, simplify the control for driving the distribution means, reduce the load on the control, and hinder the game. Can be prevented.

  The axial direction of the rotating body may be the vertical direction, may be substantially perpendicular to the game area, and is preferably substantially perpendicular to the game area. Thereby, since all the storage units face the player side, it becomes easy to grasp the rotational position of the first storage unit corresponding to the first receiving port, and whether or not the game medium is stored in the first storage unit. It can be clearly seen and can be more interesting. Further, when various devices such as effect display means as effect output means are arranged behind the game area, the depth occupied by the distribution means can be increased by setting the axis direction of the rotating body to be substantially perpendicular to the game area. The number of devices can be reduced, and various devices can be easily arranged.

Means 15: In any one configuration from means 1 to means 14,
“The character is
It is further characterized by further comprising a retention means capable of temporarily retaining a game medium between the prize winning port and the distribution means ".

  Here, as the “retaining means”, “retained by a weir or recess provided on the flow path of the game medium”, “retained by rocking or rolling the game medium within a predetermined range” Thing ", etc. are mentioned. Examples of the time for which the game medium is retained include “until the prize winning opening becomes impossible”, “while the prize winning opening is available”, and the like. In addition, when it is made to stay until the prize winning slot becomes impossible to win, the game aiming for the prize winning slot and the distribution of the game medium by the distributing means can be performed in different time zones. Each game is separated and independent, and each game can be surely enjoyed.

  By the way, if the player's skill level is high, when the prize winning slot can be awarded, more game media can be awarded to the prize winning slot and supplied to the distribution means. The higher the is, the higher the probability of being accepted into the first entrance by the sorting means, and in the case of a player with a low skill level such as a beginner, when the prize winning slot becomes available, Since the game media cannot be won, the number of game media supplied to the distribution means is reduced, and the probability of being accepted into the first entrance is reduced. There is a problem that unfairness is caused by the difference in level.

  According to the configuration of the means 15, the retention means is provided between the prize winning port and the distribution means, and a predetermined number of game media are retained and supplied to the distribution means. As a result, the number of game media supplied to the distribution means can be limited even if a lot of game media are won in the prize winning slot when the prize winning slot becomes available. Even low-skilled players, such as beginners, who are difficult to enter many game media into the prize winning port, even if the player has a high skill level who can win the game media in the prize winning slot. Even so, the number of game media supplied to the distribution means becomes substantially the same, and it is possible to give almost equal chances of occurrence of an advantageous game state regardless of the difference in the skill level of the player. Thus, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unfairness, and it is possible to prevent the probability of being received at the first receiving port from being increased unnecessarily, thereby suppressing an increase in the burden on the hall side.

  In addition, since the game medium is temporarily retained by the retention means, the number of remaining game media can be recognized by the player, and the player himself can perform a game medium driving operation according to the skill level. Can play games that can be interesting and fun. In detail, in the case of a player with a high skill level, a large number of game media can be awarded to the prize winning slot, so that the number of game media staying by the staying means can be easily reached, and there is a margin. In addition to being able to perform a game medium driving operation, it is also possible to allow a player to play a game using a skill such that the number of game media driven by the driving operation reaches the number of stays with as few as possible. It can be a showcase of skills and enhance interest. In addition, in the case of a player with a low skill level, the number of game media retained by the retention means does not easily reach the upper limit, so that it is possible to perform a game medium driving operation aiming at reaching the upper limit. It is possible to enhance interest by setting goals.

  In addition, when a game medium is won at the prize winning port, if a predetermined amount of game medium is paid out, the game medium is paid out even if the winning game medium is not retained by the retention means. , Can prevent the player from being disadvantaged, in other words, even if the staying number by the staying means has reached the upper limit, continue the game aimed at the prize winning opening, and maintain the player's interest be able to.

Means 16: In the constitution of means 15,
“The character is
The retaining means can retain only one game medium won in the prize winning opening, and discharges the game medium not retained by the retaining means to the outside without returning to the gaming area. It further comprises an inlet ”.

  By the way, when a plurality of game media are retained in the retention means, the number of game media supplied to the distribution means becomes plural, and the probability of being accepted into the first receiving port becomes relatively high, so that an advantageous game Can enhance the interest of the person. However, in this case, the number of game media to be retained varies depending on the skill level of the player, which is not necessarily advantageous for a beginner or the like having a low skill level, but rather reduces the interest of the beginner or the like. There is a fear.

  According to the configuration of the means 16, only one game medium can be retained by the retaining means. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the distribution probability by the distribution means from changing, and it is possible to equalize the chances of distribution to the first receiving port. In addition, since the difference in the skill level of the player can be eliminated as much as possible, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy for a beginner to play.

Means 17: In the constitution of means 15 or means 16,
"The staying means is
“At least the prize winning port is retained until it becomes impossible to win a prize and then supplied to the distribution means”.

  By the way, it is possible to supply game media from the staying means to the distributing means when the prize winning slot can be won. In this case, since the prize winning slot can be won, the player's interest However, even if the game medium is supplied to the distribution means in this state, there is a possibility that interest cannot be directed to the distribution means and improvement of interest by distribution is not expected. Or, if the game medium is supplied to the sorting means while the winning combination winning opening is available, the player's interest may be transferred to the distributing means, and the game aiming at the winning prize winning opening may be halved. There is.

  According to the configuration of the means 17, the game medium is retained by the staying means until the prize winning opening becomes impossible and then supplied to the distributing means. This makes it possible to concentrate on games aimed at the prize winning opening while the winning prize winning opening is possible, preventing the player's interest from moving to the distribution means in the middle and reducing interest. In addition to being able to prevent both the game aiming at the prize winning opening and the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player. .

Means 18: In any one configuration from means 13 to means 17,
“The second waiting time selection means
A plurality of numbers corresponding to the distribution probability to the first receiving port in the distribution means, each of which is derived based on the predetermined period and the predetermined distribution probability in the distribution means The second waiting time is selected with equal probability from the second waiting time.

  Here, the “number corresponding to the distribution probability” means, for example, when the distribution probability is expressed as 1 / K, the number of the second waiting time is a natural number multiple of K (the number of the second waiting time = K × n: n is an arbitrary natural number) (in other words, a natural number times the reciprocal of the distribution probability). The natural number is preferably in the range of 1 to 3.

  By the way, as a method of setting the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time when the game medium is received at the second starting port to be substantially the same as the distribution probability to the first receiving port in the distribution means, Although the selection probability of each second waiting time is made different based on the relative position of the allocating means at the time when the second starting port is received, the second waiting time selecting means can be selected. In the case of selecting in advance by storing in the storage means, it is necessary to store the second waiting time in association with the selection probability corresponding to the relative position of the distribution means, which requires a large storage capacity and is selected at the time of selection. There is a risk of slowing down and hindering the progress of the game. In addition, if the guidance is performed by the CPU, the selection probability corresponding to the relative position of the allocating means must be calculated in addition to the second standby time, which increases the load on the CPU and controls the game. There is a risk of hindrance.

  According to the configuration of the means 18, the number of the plurality of second standby times is set to a number corresponding to the distribution probability in the distribution means, and each of the second standby times is set to a predetermined period and at least a predetermined period in the distribution means. The second waiting time selection means selects a predetermined second waiting time from a plurality of second waiting times with an equal probability.

  Thereby, since the plurality of second standby times have the same selection probability, there is no need to associate the second standby time with the selection probability, and in the case where the second standby time is stored in the storage means in advance, its storage capacity Can be prevented from increasing, and the selection speed can be prevented from decreasing, thereby preventing the progress of the game from being hindered. In addition, when calculating by the CPU, it is not necessary to calculate the selection probability, so the load on the calculation can be reduced, the game can be controlled smoothly, the occurrence of problems is prevented, and the interest is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, since a predetermined second waiting time is selected from a plurality of second waiting times, it is difficult for an expert to easily predict which second waiting time is selected. This makes it possible to prevent hitting, and to reduce the disparity from beginners as much as possible, thereby eliminating the feeling of unfairness and lowering interest.

  Furthermore, since there is no need to associate different selection probabilities with each of the plurality of second standby times, the second standby time can be easily derived, and even if the game medium is received at the second receiving port at any timing, distribution is possible. The distribution probability distributed to the first receiving port by the means can be set to substantially the same probability. More specifically, when the game medium is received at the second starting port, the relative positions of the sorting means that move relative to each other in a predetermined cycle are in various positions. The probability of being accepted will change.

  Therefore, by increasing the number of second waiting times to be selected, the probability of being accepted into the first receiving port can be reduced. For example, the number of second waiting times to be selected is set to 4 (selection probability 1 / 4), if the distribution means assigns the distribution probability to the first reception port in one cycle as 1/5 (for example, one first reception port and four second reception ports), One of the two waiting times can be accepted at one of the two receiving ports, and when the second waiting time is selected, the distribution probability to the receiving port is halved. In other words, the distribution probability varies depending on the selected second waiting time, and it is stopped after waiting for the high distribution probability to the first entrance, or unfairness due to differences in skill level etc. Or a problem occurs.

  However, by setting the number of second waiting times to a number corresponding to the distribution probability (the reciprocal of the distribution probability: 5 in this case), it corresponds to one reception port in all the second waiting times, The probability of being distributed to the first receiving port can be made uniform, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of unfairness and stopping. In the above example, if the number of second waiting times is 6, the two selected second waiting times are assigned to the same entrance, and only one entrance has a high distribution probability. The same problem occurs as above, but if the number of second waiting times is 10 (5 × 2), the distribution probability is similarly increased for all the entrances, and the distribution probability is made uniform. be able to. That is, the effect of this means can be achieved even if the number of second waiting times is a natural number multiple of the number corresponding to the distribution probability.

  By the way, for example, similarly to the above, the distribution probability of the distribution means is 1/5, the predetermined period of distribution to the first receiving port of the distribution means is 5 seconds, and the number of second waiting times is 5, respectively. If the second waiting time is 1 sec, 1.5 sec, 2 sec, 2.5 sec, 3 sec, and the timing (relative position) received at the first receiving port is between 3.5 and 5 sec, Even if the second waiting time is selected, there is a problem that the distribution probability is 0 because the second waiting time is not distributed to the first receiving port. In addition, if the timing at which the first receiving port is received is between 1.4 and 2.4 sec, any of the two second waiting times (1.5 sec, 2 sec) among the five second waiting times If selected, it will be distributed to the first receiving port. In other words, the distribution probability becomes 2/5, the distribution probability varies depending on the timing at which the first receiving port is received, that is, the relative position of the distribution means, and it becomes easy to stop when the probability increases. There may be a feeling of injustice due to differences in skill levels.

  On the other hand, when the plurality of second waiting times are, for example, 3 sec, 3.5 sec, 4 sec, 4.5 sec, 5 sec, and the timing accepted at the first receiving port is between 0 and 2.5 sec, Similar to the above, there is a problem that the distribution probability becomes zero.

  For this reason, any one of the plurality of second waiting times needs to be a time corresponding to the timing (time within a predetermined period) received at the first receiving port. In other words, by distributing the plurality of second standby times evenly within a predetermined period (here, 5 sec), it becomes possible to cope with any timing received at the first receiving port. In the example, the number of the plurality of second standby times is 5, and 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, and 5 sec are set to be evenly distributed with respect to a predetermined period (5 sec). It can be guided to the first reception entrance with a selection probability of 1/5, and can be set to the same probability as the selection probability and the distribution probability.

  As a result, the probability of being accepted into the first receiving entrance is the same at any timing, so that it can be prevented from being stopped and the burden on the hole side can be reduced, and the player Since the probability of being accepted into the first entrance is the same regardless of the skill level or the like, it is possible to prevent unfairness from occurring and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, each numerical value used in the above example is illustrated for easy understanding of this means, and is not limited to these numerical values, and appropriate numerical values according to the theory of this means can be used. .

Means 19: In any one configuration from means 13 to means 18,
“The second waiting time selected by the second waiting time selecting means is derived by the following equation (1)”.
Tn = A + (S × n) / K (1)
However, the second waiting time is Tn (sec), an arbitrary constant is A (sec), the predetermined period in the distribution means is S (sec), and the predetermined distribution probability in the distribution means is 1 / K and n are natural numbers from 1 to K.

  Here, “arbitrary constant: A” means that if the second waiting time guided without the arbitrary constant A is short (for example, 0.5 sec or less), the player It is not possible to change from a game medium driving operation aiming at the starting port to a game medium driving operation aiming at a prize winning port, and it becomes impossible to enter a game medium at the prize winning port, thereby reducing interest. It is added to prevent this, and is preferably 0.5 sec or longer.

  According to the configuration of the means 19, the second waiting time is derived by the above equation (1), and the number of the plurality of second waiting times is n (1 to K), that is, a predetermined distribution probability (1 / K ). As a result, the probability that the game medium is received at the first receiving port at the time when the game medium is received at the second starting port is set to be a plurality of probabilities that are substantially the same as the distribution probability to the first receiving port in the distributing means. Since the second waiting time can be obtained by a simple calculation, the labor for determining the second waiting time can be simplified.

Means 20: In any one configuration from means 9 to means 19,
“The second waiting time selection means
When the second determination means determines that the second lottery result is not the second privilege, the longest second waiting time is selected ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 20, if the second lottery result is not the second privilege, that is, if the second lottery result is the third privilege or the second loss, the second waiting time selection unit selects the longest second waiting time. It is what was made.

  Thereby, the second waiting time is longer, that is, the longer the time until the second lottery result is suggested, the higher the possibility that the second lottery result is the third privilege in which the advantageous gaming state occurs. Therefore, the interest of the player can be increased as the second waiting time is longer, and the interest of the player can be prevented from being lowered even if the second waiting time is longer.

  In addition, when the second lottery result is the second privilege, the second waiting time of any length is selected, and if other than the longest second waiting time is selected, the second lottery is selected. Since the result is not the second losing but the second privilege, there is no losing and it is possible to give the player a sense of security and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

Mean 21: In the gaming machine,
“A game area where game media is driven by the player's operation,
A first start port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of constantly receiving a game medium that has been struck;
A first lottery means for drawing a predetermined first lottery result in response to the reception of the game medium at the first start opening;
A first determination for at least determining whether the first lottery result by the first lottery means is either a first ordinary privilege as a first privilege or a first advantageous privilege that is more advantageous than the first ordinary privilege. Means,
First waiting time selecting means for selecting a predetermined first waiting time according to at least one of the first lottery result determined by the first determining means and the probability that the first privilege will be drawn;
When the first waiting time selected by the first waiting time selecting means has elapsed and the determination of the first determining means is the first privilege, a position different from the first start port in the gaming area And a second starting port that can be received from a state in which the game medium is unacceptable and can be received for a longer time than the first normal privilege when the first privilege is the first advantageous privilege;
A second lottery means for drawing a predetermined second lottery result in response to the reception of a game medium at the second start port;
In the lottery of the second lottery result by the second lottery means, if the predetermined reservation condition is satisfied, the start of the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved, and if the reservation condition is not satisfied, the Reservation means for starting the game processing related to the second lottery result,
The second lottery result for the game process started by the reservation means is the second privilege, the third ordinary privilege as the third privilege with a lower probability of being drawn than the second privilege, and the third ordinary privilege. Second determination means for determining at least whether it is any of the advantageous third advantageous benefits;
Second standby time selection means for selecting a second standby time for the game process according to the second lottery result determined by the second determination means;
When the second waiting time selected by the second waiting time selecting means has passed and the determination of the second determining means is the second privilege, the game medium can be won from a state where the game medium cannot be won. mouth,
A first receiving port, a second receiving port, and a third receiving port for receiving the game medium won in the prize winning port and discharging it to the outside without returning to the game area;
One or more circumferentially-arranged first accommodation portions that accommodate game media and distribute them to the first receiving port, and at least one game that is arranged at a circumferential position different from the first accommodation portion. A allocating means for allocating a game medium to the first receiving port with a predetermined distribution probability, comprising a rotating body that stores the medium and distributes the medium to the second receiving port and rotates at a predetermined cycle;
A staying means that is disposed between the sorting means and the prize winning port, and that temporarily holds only one game medium and then supplies it to the sorting means;
The game medium that has not been retained by the retention means is received by the third receiving port, and the accessory is disposed at a position different from the first starting port and the second starting port in the gaming area,
An advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player by satisfying one of the conditions for accepting the game medium to the first receiving port in the accessory or the determination of the third privilege by the determination of the second determination means. Advantageous gaming state generating means for generating
Due to the occurrence of the advantageous game state by the advantageous game state generating means, the game medium can be won in a predetermined pattern, and is arranged at a position different from the accessory, the first start port and the second start port in the game area. The big prize opening,
At least the first privilege after the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state when the gaming medium is received at the first receiving port in the accessory or the determination by the second determination means is the third advantageous privilege. The probability that the first bonus will be drawn from the high probability to the low probability when the second determination means is the third normal privilege when the probability of being drawn is changed from the low probability to the high probability Change means,
Production output means capable of outputting a predetermined game production consisting of at least one production image and production sound;
In response to the first lottery result of the first lottery means, after varying at least one of the effect image and the effect sound, stop so as to suggest the first lottery result, First effect control means for outputting from the effect output means the first effect that is substantially the same time as the first standby time selected by the one standby time selection means;
When the game process related to the second lottery result is started by the reservation means, the second lottery result is changed after varying at least one of the effect image and the effect sound according to the second lottery result. The second effect control means for outputting from the effect output means the second effect that is stopped by the second waiting time selection means and is substantially the same as the second standby time. And
The waiting time selecting means includes
When the probability that the first privilege is drawn by the probability changing means is changed from a low probability to a high probability, the waiting time having a short time is selected.
The second waiting time selection means includes
When the determination of the second determination means is the second privilege, each of the distribution means has a number corresponding to the distribution probability to the first reception port, and each of the period of the distribution means and the Selecting the second waiting time with an equal probability from the plurality of second waiting times derived based on the distribution probability;
If the determination by the second determination means is not the second privilege, the longest second waiting time is selected ".

  According to the structure of the means 21, when the game medium is driven in aiming at the first start opening in the game area and the game medium is received in the first start opening, the first normal privilege is obtained as the first lottery result by the first lottery means. The first effect corresponding to the first lottery result is output during the predetermined first waiting time until the first lottery is drawn, and the first lottery result is suggested. When the first lottery is output from the means and the first drawing suggests the first lottery result and the first lottery result is the first normal privilege or the first advantageous privilege, The game medium can be received at the second start port arranged at a position different from the first position. At that time, if the first lottery result is the first advantageous privilege, the game medium is easily received by the second start opening (for example, the time available for receiving the second start opening is long). Then, the game medium is driven in aiming at the second start opening which can be accepted, and when the game medium is received at the second start opening, the second lottery means, the second privilege, the third ordinary privilege, the third advantage One of the benefits and the second loss is drawn. When a predetermined reservation condition such as the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state is satisfied at the time of the second lottery, the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved, and the reservation condition is not satisfied (cancelled). The game process related to the second lottery result is started. When the game process related to the second lottery result is started, the second standby time required for the game process is selected, and during the selected second standby time, the second effect is output from the effect output means, When the second lottery result is suggested at the end of the second performance, and the second lottery result is the second privilege, the role placed at a position different from the first start port and the second start port in the game area The prize winning slot can be awarded. Therefore, this time, the game medium is driven in aiming at the prize winning port that can be won, and when the prize is entered into the prize winning slot, only one game medium won by the staying means is retained, and the rest is received by the third prize. It is discharged out of the gaming machine from the entrance. Then, the stayed game medium is supplied to the distributing means having the rotating body, and is accommodated in either the first accommodating portion or the second accommodating portion of the rotating body, and is accommodated in the second accommodating portion. And discharged from the gaming machine through the second receiving port. On the other hand, when it is accommodated in the first accommodating portion, it is discharged out of the gaming machine through the first receiving port, and the big winning holes arranged at different positions in the gaming area can be awarded in a predetermined pattern. An advantageous gaming state occurs, and a game medium is driven in aiming for a big winning opening. When the game medium is received at the first receiving port, the lottery probability that the first bonus of the first normal privilege or the first advantageous privilege is drawn by the first lottery means is changed to a high probability. On the other hand, if the second lottery result is the second loss, the game process related to the second lottery result ends when the result is suggested. In addition, if the second lottery result is the third ordinary privilege or the third advantageous privilege, the bonus winning slot can be won without winning the prize winning port and the advantageous gaming state occurs, and the second lottery result A game in which the lottery probability of the first privilege is changed to a high probability if is the third advantageous privilege, and the lottery probability of the first privilege is changed to a low probability if the second lottery result is the third advantageous privilege. This is a possible gaming machine. In addition, when the lottery probability of the 1st privilege is high probability, while selecting the 1st waiting time of a short time, when the 2nd privilege is drawn, the probability of being distributed to the 1st entrance by the distribution means The second waiting time that can be evenly selected is to select the second waiting time with the longest time when the third privilege or the second loss is drawn.

  Thus, according to the present means, the first kind of game using the first lottery means and the second lottery means and the second kind of game using the distributing means in the accessory are made. It is possible to attract a player's interest by being able to play a plurality of types of games, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  As a result, when the probability change means changes the probability that the first privilege will be drawn after the advantageous gaming state is finished from the low probability to the high probability, the first privilege will be easily drawn by lottery, so that It becomes easier to accept the medium, the game medium is accepted at the second start opening, the second privilege or the third privilege is drawn, and there is a high possibility that it will be in an advantageous gaming state again, and the player can be It is possible to entertain and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In order to generate an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player, at least the first starting port is allowed to receive a game medium, the first privilege is obtained, and the second starting port can be received. The game media must be accepted and at least the 3rd privilege must be obtained, and by providing multiple barriers, the game can be given a certain level of difficulty, thereby arousing the challenge spirit of the player You can expect an effect that can enhance your interest.

  Furthermore, since the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved until the reservation condition is canceled by the reservation means (for example, until the advantageous gaming state is ended), the second lottery result is satisfied while the reservation condition is satisfied. Even if a lottery is drawn, the game process related to the second lottery result is started after the game process currently being processed is finished, and the game process is prevented from overlapping each other. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to shortening or invalidation of the acceptance to the second starting port, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a game medium is received at the first starting port, not only whether or not the second starting port can be received but also when it can be received, it can be received in a more advantageous state for the player. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating by increasing the player's expectation.

  Also, if the probability changing means is changed to a high probability, the first advantageous benefit, that is, the probability that the game medium is received at the second starting port is increased, so that the chance of the second lottery increases and the second lottery is increased. The possibility that the privilege or the third privilege will be drawn can be increased. That is, there is a high possibility that an advantageous gaming state is set again, and the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, when the game medium received from the prize winning port is distributed to the first receiving port side by the distributing means and received at the first receiving port, the advantageous gaming state in which the large winning port opens and closes. In addition to the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state, the probability that the first privilege by the first lottery means will be drawn after the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state is changed to a high probability, so that the interest can be enhanced by the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state. Since the probability that the first privilege will be drawn after the advantageous game state is increased and the possibility that the advantageous game state is generated again becomes high, the interest can be maintained in a high state.

  In addition, when the probability that the first privilege is drawn is changed to a high probability, the time from when the game medium is received at the first start port until the first privilege is selected and the second start port can be received. Because the time becomes shorter, the timing at which the second starting port is opened is advanced, and it is possible to immediately switch to a game that aims at the second starting port and proceed with the game lightly and feel annoyed and frustrated. It is possible to prevent cuddling and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a predetermined second waiting time has elapsed since the game process relating to the second lottery means has been executed, the second lottery result is determined. In other words, if the second lottery result is the second privilege, the prize winning opening can be won, and if the second lottery result is the third privilege, the large winning port can be won and an advantageous gaming state occurs. On the other hand, it is possible to give a time to switch from a game aimed at the second starting opening to a game aimed at the prize winning opening or the big winning opening, making it easier to play a game aiming at the winning prize opening or the big winning opening. be able to.

  Furthermore, the first lottery result and the second lottery result can be surely recognized by the player by the first production and the second production output from the production output means. In addition, since the first lottery result and the second lottery result are suggested at the end of the first production and the second production, the results cannot be recognized until the first production and the second production are finished. It is possible to expect which privilege will be drawn during the change of the first effect and the second effect, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing due to the sense of expectation.

  In addition, the probability that the game medium will be distributed to the first entrance by the distribution means at the time when the game medium is won at the prize winning opening is the same probability as the distribution probability of the distribution means to the first entrance. Regardless of the timing at which the game medium wins the prize winning opening, the distribution probability that can be distributed to the first entrance by the distribution means can be made substantially the same. Regardless of the level, it is possible to give a chance of accepting the game medium to the first entrance, and it is possible to prevent an unfair feeling due to the skill level or the like and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Furthermore, no matter what timing the game medium wins in the prize winning opening, the distribution probability to the first receiving port by the distribution means is substantially constant, so it can be stopped like a conventional game machine. Even if it is done, the probability of acceptance to the first entrance cannot be increased, and the stoppage can be made meaningless, so it is possible to prevent the stoppage and prevent the game media from being played continuously. A driving operation can be performed, and the burden on the hole side can be prevented from increasing.

  Moreover, as a distribution means, it has the 1st accommodating part and the 2nd accommodating part for distributing to a 1st receiving port and a 2nd receiving port in the circumferential direction, and the 1st accommodating part is arranged in the circumferential direction one or at equal intervals. Since a plurality of rotating bodies are used, the rotating medium is rotated to store a game medium in one of the storage units, and the game medium is stored in a receiving port (first receiving port or second receiving port) corresponding to the storing unit. Can be sorted, and a sorting means can be easily constructed.

  Furthermore, a retention means for retaining a predetermined number of game media and supplying them to the distribution means is provided between the prize winning award and the distribution means, and when the prize winning opening becomes available Even if a lot of game media are won in the prize opening, the number of game media supplied to the distribution means can be limited, so the skill level that allows more game media to win in the prize winning slot The number of game media supplied to the distribution means, even for low-skilled players such as beginners who are difficult to win a lot of game media in the prize winning award Becomes almost the same number, regardless of the difference in the skill level of the player, it is possible to give a chance that the advantageous gaming state occurs substantially evenly, can suppress the occurrence of unfairness, The probability of being accepted at the first entrance is unnecessarily high. To prevent, it is possible to prevent the burden of the hole side is increased.

Means 22: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 21,
It is a pachinko machine.
Here, the pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium that is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine and a game medium that is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player are the same. This is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball inserted. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, accessories, display means, etc. , A game area provided with appropriate entrances for game balls such as passing holes and arrival holes, a rail for guiding the game balls from the launcher to the game area, and entrance of the game balls guided to the game area It has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the ball entrance or according to the entrance mode of the game balls to the plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, which are generally represented by what is referred to as a “digipachi machine”, “entrance state detection means for detecting the entrance state to the entrance (game state detection And a special lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the incoming ball is detected by the incoming ball state detecting means, and a special symbol for varying the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "With a symbol display means" or "Additionally, during special symbol fluctuations, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbols are stopped in the symbol string, and characters, various articles, etc. The display further includes an effect display means for displaying an appropriate display by drawing the display object and operating the display object, etc. " Of game balls in One game is played with a predetermined number of game balls, such as sixteen, etc., which is represented by what is generally referred to as an “alepati machine”, and a plurality of entries in one game. For example, “a payout of a predetermined number of game balls according to the manner in which the game balls enter the ball opening” can be exemplified.

  According to the structure of the means 22, in the pachinko machine, the effect of any of the above-described means can be achieved.

Means 23: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 21,
It is a pachislot machine.
Here, the pachislot machine inserts a medal as an insertion medium, and rotates a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn thereon by operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) after the medal is inserted. Then, the player can perform a game such that the symbol sequence constituted by each reel is variably displayed, and thereafter the variation display of each symbol sequence is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop operation means (for example, stop button). Is to be done. In other words, it can be understood as a slot machine with a stop operation function. If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the structure of the means 23, the effect of any of the above-described means can be achieved in the pachislot machine.

Means 24: In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 21,
It is characterized by combining a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine.
Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And when the variable display of each symbol sequence is stopped, the specific symbol displayed is a specific symbol, the combination of symbols displayed in each symbol sequence is a specific combination, etc. When the above condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the satisfied condition, or a special advantageous state advantageous to the player who can acquire a large amount of medals is generated. .

  According to the configuration of the means 24, in a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are combined, the operational effects of any of the means described above can be achieved.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can attract a player's interest and prevent the interest from deteriorating by enabling a plurality of types of games.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 5.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit. A button 60 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 5.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game board, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the game board from the left front, and FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be detachable and replaceable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 11). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 37 of the game board 5 in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill ( (Not shown) is provided. A central actor 81 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37, and the model, game concept, etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are characterized by the design of the central actor 81.

  The central accessory 81 is composed of a frame-like decorative body as a whole, and an effect display device 115 (described later) arranged at the rear can be visually recognized from the front in the center. The central accessory 81 is provided with an opening / closing piece 83 that is formed with an accessory winning opening 82 at the upper portion thereof and closes the winning combination winning opening 82. A game ball enters the central object 81 from the winning opening 82.

  A retaining shutter 84 that is normally closed is provided in the bonus winning award 82 in the central accessory 81, and a predetermined number of game balls are retained by the retaining shutter 84 that is closed. The game balls exceeding the predetermined number are discharged out of the game area 37 from a discharge port (not shown) (corresponding to the third receiving port of the present invention). In this example, the number of game balls retained by the stay shutter 84 is one. The stay shutter 84 is in an open state for a predetermined time when a predetermined time elapses after the opening / closing piece 83 is changed from the open state to the closed state.

  A disc-shaped rotating body in which a plurality of storage portions 85 capable of storing game balls supplied via the stay shutter 84 are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the downstream side of the stay shutter 84 in the central accessory 81. 86 is arranged. The accommodating portion 85 formed on the rotating body 86 includes a first accommodating portion 85a and a second accommodating portion 85b. The first accommodating portions 85a are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the rotating body 86. In this example, two are arranged at an interval of about 180 °. In addition, a plurality of second accommodating portions 85b are arranged at equal intervals between the first accommodating portions 85a (in this example, one side 5 and 10 in total), and the first accommodating portion 85b is rotated every half rotation of the rotating body 86. The portion 85a passes through an arbitrary circumferential position.

  As shown in the figure, the rotating body 86 is arranged so that the rotation axis direction thereof is substantially perpendicular to the game area 37, and the disk surface of the rotating body 86 is substantially parallel to the surface of the game area 37. It has become. Thereby, all the accommodating parts 85 of the rotary body 86 can be easily visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Note that the rotating body 86 of the present example is configured to rotate clockwise at a constant speed.

  Although not shown, the first accommodating portion 85a of the rotating body 86 is formed with a through hole through which a game ball can pass at a predetermined position, and at a predetermined position of a partition member that covers the rear and side surfaces of the rotating body 86. A V winning opening 87 capable of receiving a game ball is opened, and the through hole and the V winning opening 87 are formed so as to coincide with each other by the rotation of the rotating body 86. Thereby, when the rotating body 86 rotates and the through hole of the first accommodating portion 85a and the V winning opening 87 coincide with each other, the game balls in the first accommodating portion 85a are received in the V winning opening 87.

  In addition, a through hole (not shown) is formed in the second housing portion 85b of the rotating body 86 at a position different from the first housing portion 85a, and the partition member is different from the V winning port 87. At the position, a lost winning opening 88 corresponding to the through hole of the second accommodating portion 85b is formed, and when the through hole of the second accommodating portion 85b and the lost winning opening 88 coincide with each other due to the rotation of the rotating body 86, the second The game balls in the housing portion 85 b are received in the lose prize winning opening 88.

  In this example, for example, in the rotating body 86, the probability of storing the game ball in the first storage portion 85a is 1/6, and the half cycle of the rotating body 86 is about 3000 ms. These numerical values can be changed as appropriate.

  In the game area 37, a first start port 91 disposed below the central accessory 81 and substantially in the center in the left-right direction, an attacker device 93 disposed below the first start port 91 and having a closing piece 92; There is provided a second start port 95 that is disposed at the center of the game object 37 in the vertical direction and on the left side of the central accessory 81 and is closed by an opening / closing member 94. The attacker device 93 and the second starting port 95 are normally closed by the closing piece 92 and the opening / closing member 94, and the game ball can flow down the front surface of the attacker device 93 and the second starting port 95 in the closed state. It has become.

  The second starting port 95 is such that the opening / closing member 94 is opened for a predetermined time in accordance with the passage of the game ball of the first starting port 91. Further, the opening / closing piece 83 of the central accessory 81 is open for a predetermined time in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 95 when the opening / closing member 94 is open.

  The attacker device 93 causes the closing piece 92 to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation triggered by a winning of a game ball to the V winning opening 87 or a second lottery result by winning to the second starting opening 95 described later. The attacker device 93 is opened and closed to enter an advantageous gaming state.

  In addition, the game area 37 is provided with an out port 96 for discharging game balls that have flowed down and did not win any of the winning holes or the winning devices from the gaming area 37 at the bottom thereof. The game area 37 is also provided with a plurality of general winning holes 97 where game balls can be won from above. The payout of a predetermined number of gaming balls is based on the winning of the game balls in the general winning holes 97. Is to be done.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 98 denotes a reservation lamp made up of an LED or the like, and a plurality of game balls win the second starting port 95 in a short time, or the second game ball is generated while an advantageous game state is generated. When winning at the start port 95, the number of reserved processing (special symbol variation start processing described later) based on winning at the second start port 95 can be displayed up to a predetermined number. .

  The effect display device 115 displays an effect image including a character, a background, and a design (a normal design, a special design, etc.), such as a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT. It is constituted by a simple display device. The display surface of the effect display device 115 is mounted so as to be visible from the front of the pachinko machine 1 through the opening on the rear side of the central actor 81 formed in a frame shape. A display device control board box 117 which is inserted into an assembly hole penetrating in the central portion of the game board 5 and has a rear portion of the central accessory 81 and a display device control board (not shown) of the effect display device 115 is a game. It protrudes and is arrange | positioned at the rear side of the board 5 (refer FIG. 11).

  Furthermore, the stay shutter 84 of the present example is the staying means of the present invention, the V winning port 87 of the present example is the first receiving port of the present invention, and the lose winning port 88 of the present example is the second receiving port of the present invention. In addition, the speakers 18 and 57 and the effect display device 115 of the present example correspond to the effect output means of the present invention.

  In addition, a winning opening may be arranged below the first starting opening 91 so that a game ball that has passed through the first starting opening 91 is likely to win a prize. Is likely to be performed, and the interest of the player is enhanced.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 containing the main control board 131 is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 9 and 10.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from diagonally upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 10) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 10). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with an upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the central accessory 81) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the central accessory 81.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 9 and 10.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 5) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. Note that the ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 6) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display device control board) is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. An inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical and other heat radiation holes 231 pass through, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 penetrate the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  In addition, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel seal portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holding body 237 is formed integrally with the rear cover body 210 to hold the power cord, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. The main control board 131 includes a first start port sensor 317 that detects a game ball that has passed through the first start port 91, a second start port sensor 318 that detects a game ball received in the second start port 95, and a V prize. A V winning sensor 319 for detecting a game ball received in the mouth 87, a lose winning sensor 320 for detecting a game ball received in the lose winning opening 88, and a count sensor 321 for detecting a game ball received in the attacker device 93. A detection signal from a general winning sensor 322 for detecting a game ball received in the general winning opening 97 is input.

  On the other hand, the main control board 131 opens and closes a start port solenoid 325 for opening and closing the opening and closing member 94 of the second start port 95, an accessory winning port solenoid 326 for opening and closing the opening and closing piece 83, and a staying shutter 84. A stay solenoid 327 for operating, a large winning opening solenoid 328 for opening and closing the closing piece 92 of the attacker device 93, a motor 329 for rotating the rotating body 86, a reservation lamp 98, a special symbol display 330, etc. A drive signal is output to

  The payout control board 197 of the main board 310 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338, a waveform control board 339 and the like in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between each input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bidirectional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 with each input / output interface. A decoration lamp 353 mainly including the side decoration device 52 and the like is connected to the first illumination control board 337, and a lighting signal of the decoration lamp 353 is sent from the sub-integrated board 336 to the illumination control board 337. When transmitted, the illumination control board 337 performs processing for lighting the decoration lamp 353 in response to the transmission. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 performs processing for actually operating the effect display device 115.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  The illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 are also CPUs 357, 358 and 359 as central processing units, ROMs 370, 371 and 372 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively. , 375 respectively.

  In addition, the first start port 91 and the first start port sensor 317 of this example are used as the normal start detection means of the present invention, and the second start port sensor 318 of this example is used as the specific start detection means of the present invention. The member 94 and the start port solenoid 325 correspond to the specific start port opening / closing means of the present invention.

[About game processing]
Next, game processing in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main board in the game process, and FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the peripheral board in the game process. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game process.

(Functional configuration in game processing)
An example of a functional configuration realized as a game program and specific game contents using the configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the main board 310 has a predetermined first random number (normal symbol variation pattern) based on a detection signal from a first start port sensor 317 that detects a game ball that has passed through the first start port 91. 1st random number generation means 401 for generating random numbers, first hit determination random numbers, etc.) and the first lottery result is based on the first random number generated by the first random number generation means 401. ”,“ First advantageous benefit ”, and“ first loss ”, a first determination unit 402 that determines whether the first determination unit 402 and the first lottery result determined by the first determination unit 402 57 and first variation time selection means 403 for selecting the first variation time which is the variation time of the first effect as the game effect output from the effect display device 115, and the first variation selected by the first variation selection means 403. Fluctuating time has passed and And a start port opening / closing control means 404 that drives the start port solenoid 325 to open and close the second start port 95 when the first lottery result is either “first normal benefit” or “first advantageous benefit”. ing.

  The start port opening / closing control means 404 has different control of the start port solenoid 325 according to the first lottery result. Specifically, for example, when the first lottery result is “first ordinary benefit”, the start port solenoid 325 is turned on for about 2 seconds, and when the first lottery result is “first advantageous benefit”, the start port solenoid 325 is turned on. By driving, the opening / closing member 94 is opened to open the second starting port 95 so that a game ball can be received.

  Further, the first variation time selection unit 403 is based on the first lottery result determined by the first determination unit 402, and the normal variation including the corresponding first variation time from the normal variation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 315 or the like. A pattern is selected, and a predetermined first effect is output from effect output means such as the speakers 18 and 57 and the effect display device 115 based on the selected normal variation pattern.

  The main board 310 has a predetermined second random number (for example, a fluctuation) based on a detection signal from the second start port sensor 318 that detects a game ball received in the second start port 95 that has been opened. Second random number generation means 405 for generating a pattern random number, a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol random number, a continuation number determination random number, and the like, and satisfying a predetermined reservation condition (for example, an opening / closing member 94, an opening / closing piece 82, and During the opening / closing process of the attacker device 93 and the like, during the first variation time and the second variation time described later) and the start of the game process related to the second lottery result by the second random number generation means 405 are reserved, and a predetermined reservation condition is When canceled, the reservation unit 406 for starting the game process related to the second lottery result, and the storage unit 407 (RAM 316) for storing the second random number or the like as the second lottery result reserved by the reservation unit 406 And equivalent) further includes a reserved number display control means 408 for displaying the number of reserved reserved lamp 98 based on the number of reservations that have been stored in the storage unit 407. In this example, up to four can be reserved.

  Further, on the main board 310, the second lottery results relating to the game processing started by the reservation means 406 are “second privilege”, “third ordinary privilege”, “third advantageous privilege”, and “second loss”. The second determination means 409 for determining which one of the first and second determination means 409 and the second lottery result determined by the second determination means 409 are used as the game effects output from the speakers 18 and 57 and the effect display device 115. The second variation time selection means 410 for selecting the second variation time which is the variation time of the two effects, and the second variation time selected by the second variation time selection means 410 are displayed on the special symbol display 330. The special symbol control means 411 which displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the second lottery result, and the second fluctuation time selected by the second fluctuation time selection means 410 has passed and the second lottery Result Is a “second privilege”, it is provided with central accessory opening / closing control means 412 that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 83 for a predetermined time (for example, for about 1.7 seconds) by driving the accessory winning prize solenoid 326. . The central accessory opening / closing control means 412 can drive the staying solenoid 327 after the opening / closing piece 83 is closed to open the staying shutter 84 for a predetermined time.

  The second determination unit 409 selects a variation pattern including a corresponding second variation time from a variation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 315 or the like based on the second lottery result for which the reservation by the reservation unit 406 is released. Based on the selected variation pattern, the special symbol is variably displayed as a second effect on the special symbol display 330, and a predetermined second is also output from the effect output means such as the speakers 18, 57 and the effect display device 115. Production is output.

  If the second lottery result is “second privilege”, the second variation time selection means 410 of this example selects a predetermined second variation time from a plurality of second variation times with an equal probability, If the second lottery result is any one of “third ordinary privilege”, “third advantageous privilege”, and “second loss”, the second variation time with the longest time is selected.

  Also, the second variation time selection means 410 has passed the second variation time and the second lottery result is either “third ordinary privilege” or “third advantageous privilege”, or the V prize is awarded to the main board 310. Based on a detection signal from a V winning sensor 319 that detects a game ball won in the mouth 87, there is further provided advantageous game state generating means 413 for generating an advantageous game state such as a big hit game that is advantageous to the player. By this advantageous game state generating means 413, the big prize opening solenoid 328 of the attacker device 93 is driven, and the closing piece 92 repeats a predetermined opening / closing operation, whereby the advantageous game state is achieved. The advantageous game state generating means 413 of this example, for example, in the case of using a detection signal from the V winning sensor 319, 15 rounds of “premium bonus” or “third advantageous bonus” in a predetermined pattern as a big hit game. In this case, the attacker device 93 repeats the opening / closing operation for two rounds in a predetermined pattern as a small hit game.

  Further, the first determination means 402 has a first determination means 402 according to the generation condition for generating the advantageous game state by the advantageous game state generation means 413 and the second lottery result determined by the second win / fail determination means 409. Probability changing means 414 for changing the probability that the lottery result is determined to be the “first advantage” is further provided. Specifically, for example, the probability changing means 414 generates the advantageous gaming state based on the detection signal from the V winning sensor 319 and the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state based on the second lottery result “third advantageous benefit”. The probability that the “first advantageous benefit” is selected (lottery) is changed from a low probability to a high probability, and the second lottery result is based on the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state based on the “third ordinary privilege”. The probability that the “first advantage” is selected is changed from a high probability to a low probability.

  In this example, when the probability that the “first advantageous benefit” is selected by the probability changing unit 414 is changed to a high probability, the first variation time selecting unit 403 selects the first variation time having a short time. It is like that.

  Further, the main substrate 310 has a determination result by the first determination unit 402, a first variation time selected by the first variation time selection unit 403, a reservation status by the reservation unit 406, and a determination result by the second determination unit 409. A command transmission unit 415 for transmitting the second variation time selected by the second variation time selection unit 410 and the generation of the advantageous game state by the advantageous game state generation unit 413 to the peripheral board 311 as predetermined control commands. In addition.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the peripheral board 311 includes a command receiving unit 421 that receives various commands transmitted from the main board 310, and an effect display device 115 based on the command received by the command receiving unit 421. Effect display control means 422 for controlling a predetermined effect image displayed on the display, and effect sound control means 423 for controlling a predetermined effect sound (effect sound) output from the speakers 18 and 57.

  The effect display control means 422 of the peripheral board 311 includes character control means 424 for dynamically displaying characters, background control means 425 for dynamically displaying the background, and symbol control means 426 for dynamically displaying symbols. It has. Then, in response to a command from the main board 310, the character control means 424, the background control means 425, and the symbol control means 426 store in advance in the ROM 351, the ROM 371, etc. of the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338, for example. A predetermined image is called from an image such as a still image such as a character or background or a moving image, and displayed on the effect display device 115 as a predetermined effect image. That is, a predetermined effect image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

  The rotating body 86 of this example is the distribution means of the present invention, the V winning port 87 of this example is the first receiving port of the present invention, and the lose winning port 88 of this example is the second receiving port of the present invention. Further, the staying shutter 84 and the staying solenoid 327 of this example correspond to the staying means of the present invention. Further, the first variation time in this example corresponds to the first standby time of the present invention, and the second variation time in this example corresponds to the second standby time of the present invention. Furthermore, the first variation time selection means 403 of this example corresponds to the first standby time selection means of the present invention, and the second variation time selection means 410 of this example corresponds to the second standby time selection means of the present invention. . In addition, the first random number generation unit 401 and the first determination unit 402 of the present example are the first lottery unit of the present invention, and the second random number generation unit 405 and the second determination unit 410 of the present example are the second lottery unit of the present invention. It corresponds to each.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball driven into the game area 37 passes through the first start port 91, it is detected by the first start port sensor 317, and based on the detection signal, the first ball of the main board 310 is detected. A predetermined first random number is generated in the one random number generating means 401, and the first lottery result is obtained as the first first benefit, the first advantageous benefit, based on the generated first random number. And “first loss”. Then, after the first variation time selection unit 403 selects a predetermined first variation time based on the first lottery result determined by the first determination unit 402, the first variation time selected via the command transmission unit 415 is selected. A control command including one variation time is transmitted to the peripheral board 311.

  On the peripheral board 311, the display of normal symbols or the like is started as a predetermined first effect based on the control command received by the effect display control means 422, and the normal symbol indicating the first lottery result when the first variation time has elapsed. Is stopped and the player can recognize the first lottery result. Regardless of whether the “first normal benefit” or the “first advantageous privilege” is selected as the first lottery result, the start port solenoid 325 is driven and the second start port 95 is kept open for a predetermined time. ing. It should be noted that the time for the second starting port 95 to be open is longer for the “first advantageous benefit” than for the “first normal benefit”. That is, the winning probability of the game ball to the V winning opening 95 is increased.

  Specifically, when the first determination means 402 determines that the first lottery result is “first normal privilege”, the opening / closing member 94 is opened by driving the start opening solenoid 325, and the second start opening 95 is opened for about 2 seconds. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first lottery result is “first advantage”, the opening / closing member 94 is similarly opened by driving the start opening solenoid 325 and the second start opening 95 is opened for about 5.8 sec. State.

  The “first normal privilege” and the “first advantageous privilege” may be different in the number of times of opening and closing the opening / closing member 94 by the start port solenoid 325. A plurality of types of first lottery results may be prepared in addition to “first normal privilege”, “first advantageous privilege”, and “first loss”.

  Then, during the time corresponding to the “first normal privilege” or “first advantageous privilege” determined by the first determination means 402, the second start port 95 is opened, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 95. When a “first advantageous benefit” having a longer time than the “first ordinary privilege” is drawn, a larger number of game balls can be awarded.

  In this example, the probability that the first determination means 402 determines that the first lottery result is the “first privilege” including the “first normal privilege” and the “first advantageous privilege” is, for example, 1 / 160. In addition, the probability of being determined as the “first advantageous benefit” when the probability changing unit 414 changes the probability to high probability is, for example, 1 / 1.01.

  By the way, in this example, a reserve means 406 is provided to reserve the start winning of the game ball to the second start port 95, and the reserve means 406 makes it possible to make a plurality of times within a short time (including during the execution of the variable time described later). If the game ball wins the second starting port 95, or if the game ball wins the second starting port 95 during the big hit game (during the big hit game processing described later), the win becomes invalid and the player In order to suppress the disadvantage, the starting prize is reserved up to a predetermined number (4 in this example).

  In the reservation process by the reservation unit 406, when a detection signal is input from the second start port sensor 318 due to the winning of a game ball to the second start port 95, it is determined that there is a second start winning, and the storage unit 407 (RAM 316). ), If the starting reserve has already reached the maximum number (here, 4), the second starting prize is invalidated and rejected. On the other hand, if the reserved number is less than the maximum number, as a reserved storage process, for example, in the reserved number display control means 408, “1” is added to the reserved number counter secured in the RAM 316, and from the LED or the like. The number of lighting of the reserved ball lamp 98 is increased by one.

  Further, in the reserved storage process, the second random number generation means 405 acquires the second random number. The random value acquired at this time includes, for example, a fluctuation pattern random number, a big hit determination random number, a special symbol random number, and the like. The jackpot determination random number is a random number for determining whether the “second privilege” with the opening and closing piece 83 in the open state, or “second loss” and “third privilege” with no open state. is there. The special symbol random number is used when it is determined that the big hit determination random number is a hit. Specifically, the special symbol random number 330 displays a display pattern (a set of lighting states of four LEDs). This is a random number for specifying the matching pattern. The variation pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variation pattern (variation time) of an effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 and effect sound output from the speakers 18 and 57. The above random number values are acquired, and the process of storing them in, for example, the RAM 316 is performed.

  Then, the game state changes, and the start winnings stored in the storage means 407 by the reservation storing process can be executed (for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the big hit gaming state and the bonus winning port 82 can be won) (Until the game ball supplied to the rotating body 86 is determined), etc.), the old start winning prize stored in the storage means 407 is read out, and the read start winning (each random number value) is read out. Is determined as a second lottery result by the second determination means 409, and a game process based on the determined second lottery result is executed.

  When the start winnings retained by the reservation unit 406 are executed, the variation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 315 or the like by the second variation time selecting unit 410 is used based on the second lottery result determined from the start winnings. Thus, the variation pattern (including the variation time) is selected. Then, according to the selected variation pattern, the special symbol display unit 330 displays the special symbol variation display, the production display device 115 produces the production image made up of characters by the production display control means 422, and the speakers 18 and 57 produce the production sound. When the control means 423 starts the output of the production sound composed of production music and the like, and when the corresponding second variation time has elapsed and the second lottery result is “second privilege”, the opening / closing piece 83 is opened. The prize winning opening 82 is in an open state, and the game ball that has entered the prize winning opening 82 is retained by the stay shutter 84, and then the stay shutter 84 is opened to supply the game ball to the rotating body 86. Yes.

  In this example, if the second lottery result is “third ordinary privilege”, “third advantageous privilege” or “second loss”, the prize winning opening 82 is simply closed, When the second lottery result is “third ordinary privilege” or “third advantageous privilege”, the advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated by opening and closing the attacker device 83. However, in the case of the “third ordinary privilege” or “third advantageous privilege”, the player is less advantageous than the big hit game as the advantageous gaming state generated by winning the game ball in the V winning opening 87. A big hit game is generated. Specifically, for example, the number of rounds (number of continuations) in the big hit game is reduced (for example, 15 times for winning the V winning opening 87 and 2 times for “closed small hit”).

  In this example, for example, the probability that the second lottery result is determined to be the “second privilege” is 1 / 1.01, and the probability that the second lottery result is determined to be the “third privilege” is 1/20. It is said that. In the “third privilege”, the probability of being determined as “third ordinary privilege” or “third advantageous privilege” is ½.

  By the way, in this variation pattern table, the number of variation patterns and the second variation time are related to the rotating body 86 in the central actor 81. Specifically, this is related to the distribution probability of the rotating body 86 to the V winning opening 87 and the distribution cycle of the rotating body 86 to the V winning opening 87. Incidentally, in this example, the accommodation probability in the first accommodation portion 85a by the rotator 86 in the central work 81, that is, the distribution probability to the V winning port 87 is set to 1/6. The period in which the first accommodating portion 85a is located at the same position in the circumferential direction by rotation is 3000 ms, and the number of accommodating portions 85 arranged in the rotating body 86 is twelve. In this example, since the first accommodating portions 85a are arranged at an interval of 180 °, the above period corresponds to a half cycle of the rotating body 86, and the time required for the rotating body 86 to make one rotation is as follows. It is 6000 ms (6 sec). In addition, said numerical value is not limited to those numerical values, You may change suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the variation pattern table of this example, the number of variation patterns is six from T1 to T6, which is the reciprocal of the distribution probability of the rotating body 86 to the V winning opening 87. The same value as More specifically, when the game ball is received in the second starting port 95, the position of the first accommodating portion 85a in the rotating body 86 rotating at a predetermined cycle is in various positions, and depends on the selected second variation time. The probability of being accepted into the first housing portion 85a (V winning port 87) will change.

  Therefore, the probability of being accommodated in the first accommodating portion 85a can be reduced by increasing the number of second variation times (variation patterns) to be selected. For example, the number of second variation times to be selected 5 (selection probability 1/5), the probability of being accommodated in the first accommodating portion 85a in one cycle in the rotating body 86 (distribution probability) is 1/6 (one first accommodating portion 85a in one cycle, In the case of five second accommodating portions 85b), one of the five second variation times can be accepted into one of the two accommodating portions 85 in the second variation time. When selected, the distribution probability to the storage unit 85 is halved. In other words, the distribution probability varies depending on the selected second variation time, and is stopped after the distribution probability to the first accommodating portion 85a, that is, the V winning port 87 is increased, or the skill level, etc. The problem of unfairness due to the difference between the two will arise.

  However, by setting the number of second variation times to a number corresponding to the distribution probability (reciprocal of the distribution probability: 6 in this case), one second corresponds to the accommodating portion 85 in all the second variation times. When the second starting port 95 is in the open state, the probability that the game ball is distributed to the V winning port 87 in the central bonus 81 can be made uniform, and there is no sense of injustice. It can be prevented from occurring. In the above example, when the number of second variation times is 7, the two second variation times selected are accommodated in the same accommodating portion 85 and only one accommodating portion 85 is allocated. However, if the number of second variation times is 12 (6 × 2), the distribution probability is similarly increased for all the accommodating portions 85, and the distribution probability is increased. It can be made uniform. That is, the same effect can be obtained even if the number of second variation times is set to a natural number times the reciprocal of the distribution probability.

  Thus, for the reasons described above, the number of variation patterns in the variation pattern table of the present example is determined by the reciprocal of the probability of distribution to the first accommodating portion 85a in the rotator 86, that is, the V winning port 87. It is what. In this example, the number of the accommodating portions 85 in the rotating body 86 is the same as the reciprocal of the distribution probability to the first accommodating portion 85a. That is, the number is the same as the number of variation patterns.

  In the variation pattern table of this example, the second variation time in each variation pattern has a remarkable feature. As shown in FIG. 15, in the second variation time from variation patterns T1 to T6, T1 Are 0, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500, respectively. That is, the difference between the second variation times before and after the variation pattern is 500, and the sequence of the second variation times is an equidistant sequence.

  That is, the second variation time of the predetermined variation pattern is Tn, the period of the first accommodating portion 85a in the rotating body 86 is S, the accommodation probability (distribution probability) is 1 / K, n is a natural number from 1 to K, When A is an arbitrary constant, the predetermined second fluctuation time Tn can be expressed by Tn = A + (S × n) / K. In this example, Tn = A + 500 × n.

  The reason will be described in detail. In this example, the plurality of accommodating portions 85 arranged in the circumferential direction of the rotating body 86 are arranged at equal intervals, and the time required for the rotating body 86 to make one rotation is 6000 ms. Since the number of 85 is 12, it takes 6000/12 = 500 ms to move from one container 85 to the next container 85 due to the rotation of the rotating body 86. That is, since the accommodating part 85 changes every 500 ms, if the difference between the arranged second variation times is smaller than 500 ms, one accommodating part 85 corresponds to two second variation times, and the corresponding The storage probability (distribution probability) of the game ball in the storage unit 85 becomes high, and it becomes possible to aim at the second starting port 95 so that the storage unit 85 becomes the first storage unit 85a. Will be possible.

  On the other hand, when the difference between the arranged second variation times is larger than 500 ms, depending on the timing of the rotational position of the rotating body 86, a housing portion 85 in which no game ball is housed appears. In the case of the first accommodating portion 85a, there is a possibility that the player will be in a disadvantaged state and the interest will be lowered, and the accommodation probability in each accommodating portion 85 will be different, and there is a possibility that it will be stopped, and the game There is a problem that unfairness is caused by the difference in skill level of the person.

  In this way, if the difference between the arranged second variation times is not 500 ms, that is, if they are not equal, the distribution to the V prize winning port 97 by the rotating body 86 when the second starting port 95 is opened. The probability will change depending on the timing, and it will be stopped or unfair feeling will occur, but by making the difference of the arranged fluctuation time equal, the second starting port 95 will be in the open state When a game ball is received, the distribution probability of being housed in the first housing portion 85a and being guided to the V winning opening 87, regardless of the rotational position of the rotating body 86, that is, the rotational position of the first housing portion 85a. It can be made uniform. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by suppressing the occurrence of unstoppable feelings and unfairness due to differences in skill levels and the like.

  The selection probability of the variation pattern selected by the second variation time selection means 410 is the same probability, and in this example, six variation patterns are prepared in one variation pattern table. The probability is 1/6, which is the same probability as the previous induction probability 1/6 to the V winning award 87 by the rotating body 86.

  When the second variation time selection unit 410 selects a predetermined second variation time and variation pattern, the command transmission unit 415 sends the selected second variation time and the like as a predetermined command to the peripheral substrate 311. When the command is received by the command receiving means 421 in the peripheral board 311, the effect display control means 422 calls the corresponding effect image from the ROM 371 or the like and causes the effect display device 115 to display the effect image control. In the means 423, the corresponding production sound is called from the ROM 372 and outputted from the speakers 18, 57, and the game is produced by outputting the production image and the production sound having a length corresponding to the second variation time. The timing of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece 83 is increased to a certain degree. So that the can be recognized in.

  Thereafter, when the second variation time elapses, the opening / closing piece 83 is opened for a predetermined time, and in the present example, only one of the game balls that have entered the prize winning port 82 is retained by the retention shutter 84, and the remaining game balls Is discharged out of the game area 37 from a discharge port (not shown). Then, when the opening / closing piece 83 is closed, the stay shutter 84 is opened, and the stayed game ball is supplied to the rotating body 86 and stored in any of the storage portions 85 of the rotating body 86. It is like that.

  Then, when the game ball supplied to the rotating body 86 is accommodated in the second accommodation portion 85 b, it is received into the lose prize winning opening 88 and discharged out of the game area 37. On the other hand, when it is accommodated in the first accommodating portion 85a, it is received in the V winning opening 87, detected by the V winning sensor 319, and then discharged from the game area 37 to the outside. By the detection, the advantageous game state generating means 412 generates “big hit game” as an advantageous game state in this example.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the “big hit game” in this example is generated by execution of the big hit game process. When the conditional device is activated internally and the big hit game process is executed, first, in step S1001 A predetermined round counter is initialized. This round counter is secured in the RAM 316, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the above round counter is initialized, “0” is set to a predetermined winning ball counter in step S1002, and then in step S1003, the big winning opening (attacker device 93) is opened. Then, in the next step S1004, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the special winning opening is within a set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), the process proceeds to the next step S1005, and it is determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10. At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), the process proceeds to step S1006, and it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor 321 corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on.

  In step S1006, when the count sensor 321 is turned ON by winning a prize winning opening (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S1007, and the determination in step S1004 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S1006 and the count sensor 321 is not ON (NO), the determination in step S1004 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  Then, normally, when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts, one round ends. If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S1004 or step S1005 is negative (NO), so the process proceeds to step S1008, and the big prize opening (attacker device 93) is closed to end the round. The In the next step S1009, the value of the round counter is determined by the set maximum continuation number (the continuation number determination random number generated by the random number generation unit 404 of the specific lottery unit 405). In this case, it is determined whether or not 15 rounds have been reached, and 2 rounds have been reached when the “third ordinary benefit” or “third advantageous benefit” is drawn.

  In step S1009, if the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (NO), the process proceeds to step S1010, "1" is added to the value of the round counter, and the process returns to step S1002. The winning ball counter is reset to “0”.

  The above processing is the content corresponding to the first round processing during the big hit game. Thereafter, the round operation is repeated, and if it is determined in step S1009 that the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (YES), then the big hit game process ends.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is finished, when the previous big hit game is triggered by either “winning to the V winning opening 67” or “third advantage”, the probability changing means 414 The probability that the first determination means 402 determines that the first lottery result is the “first advantage” is changed from a low probability to a high probability (for example, a probability of 1 / 1.01). When the probability changing unit 414 changes the probability to a high probability, the first changing time selecting unit 403 selects the first changing time having a short time. If the state has a high probability, the state is maintained and the first fluctuation time having a short time is continuously selected.

  In this example, when the probability changing unit 414 changes the probability to a high probability, the first determining unit 402 selects either “first advantageous benefit” or “first loss” as the first lottery result. The “first normal privilege” is not selected. That is, when the probability is changed with high probability, only the “first advantageous benefit” that is more advantageous to the player is selected as the “first benefit”.

  On the other hand, when the previous jackpot game is triggered by the “third ordinary privilege”, the probability that the first determination unit 402 determines that the first lottery result is the “first advantageous privilege” by the probability changing unit 414. Is changed from a high probability to a low probability, and it is determined whether the first lottery result is “first normal benefit”, “first advantageous benefit”, or “first loss”. Yes. When the probability is changed to a low probability, the first variation time selection unit 403 selects a predetermined first variation time from a plurality of first variation times having different times. If the state is already in a low probability, the state is maintained.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is driven at the first start port 91 in the game area 37 and the game ball is received in the first start port 91, a first random number is generated. The first lottery means including the means 401 and the first determination means 402 draws one of the “first normal benefit”, “first advantageous benefit”, and “first lose” as the first lottery result, During the predetermined first variation time until the lottery result is suggested, the first effect corresponding to the first lottery result is output from the effect output means, and when the predetermined first variation time elapses, the first effect is When the lottery result is suggested and the first lottery result is the “first normal benefit” or the “first advantageous privilege”, the second start port 95 arranged at a position different from the first start port 91 is used. Game balls can be received. At this time, if the first lottery result is “first advantage”, the game ball is easily received by the second starting port 95. Then, when a game ball is driven in aiming at the second start port 95 that can be received, and the game ball is received in the second start port 95, a second random number generation means 405 and a second determination means 410 are provided. One of the “second privilege”, “third ordinary privilege”, “third advantageous privilege”, and “second loss” is drawn by the two lottery means. When a predetermined reservation condition such as the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state is satisfied at the time of the second lottery, the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved, and the reservation condition is not satisfied (cancelled). The game process related to the second lottery result is started. When the game process related to the second lottery result is started, the second variation time related to the game process is selected, and during the selected second variation time, the speakers 18, 57, the effect display device 115, etc. When the second effect is output from the effect output means, the second lottery result is suggested at the end of the second effect, and the second lottery result is “second privilege”, the first start port 91 in the game area 37 and A winning combination winning port 82 of a winning component arranged at a position different from the second starting port 95 can be won. Therefore, this time, a game ball is driven in aiming at the prize winning port 82 that can be won, and when the prize is entered into the prize winning port 82, the game ball won by the stay means including the stay shutter 84, the stay solenoid 327, etc. Only one is retained, and the rest is discharged out of the pachinko machine 1 from a third receiving port (not shown). Then, the retained game ball is supplied to the distributing means having the rotator 86 and is accommodated in either the first accommodating portion 85a or the second accommodating portion 85b of the rotator 86, and the second accommodating portion. When housed in 85 b, it is discharged out of the pachinko machine 1 through the lost winning opening 88. On the other hand, when it is accommodated in the first accommodating portion 85a, it is discharged out of the pachinko machine 1 through the V winning opening 87, and the attacker device 93 arranged at a different position in the game area 37 wins in a predetermined pattern. An advantageous gaming state that can be generated occurs, and a game ball is driven to aim at the attacker device 93. When a game ball is received in the V prize opening 87, the lottery probability that the “first bonus” of the “first normal privilege” and the “first advantageous privilege” is lottery is changed to a high probability by the first lottery means. . On the other hand, if the second lottery result is “second loss”, the game process related to the second lottery result ends when the result is suggested. When the second lottery result is “third ordinary privilege” or “third advantageous privilege”, the attacker winning device 82 can be won without winning the prize winning opening 82 and an advantageous gaming state is generated. When the second lottery result is “third advantage”, the lottery probability of “first privilege” is changed to high probability, and when the second lottery result is “third advantage”, It can be set as the pachinko machine 1 in which the game in which the lottery probability is changed to a low probability is possible. In addition, when the lottery probability of the “first privilege” is high, the first variation time of a short time is selected, and when the “second privilege” is lottery, the rotating body 86 as the distributing means is used. When the “third benefit” or “second loss” is drawn as the second variation time that can equalize the probability of being distributed to the V winning port 87, the second variation time with the longest time is selected. Thereby, a game like the first type using the first lottery means and the second lottery means, and a game like the second type using the distributing means in the central character 81 can be made, By being able to play multiple types of games, it is possible to attract the player's interest and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Also, if the probability changing means 414 changes the probability that the “first advantageous benefit” will be drawn after the advantageous gaming state is finished from the low probability to the high probability, the “first advantageous benefit” can be easily drawn. There is a possibility that the game balls are easily received into the second starting port 95, the game balls are received into the second starting port 95, and the “second privilege” or the “third privilege” is drawn and the advantageous gaming state is entered again. It is possible to play a game that has never been done before, and it is possible to entertain the player and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Further, in order to generate an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, at least the first starting port 91 is allowed to accept the game ball, the first privilege is obtained, and the first game can be accepted. The game ball must be received at the second starting port 95 and at least the “third privilege” must be obtained, and by providing a plurality of barriers, it is possible to give the game a certain degree of difficulty. It is possible to expect an effect that can raise the spirit of challenge and enhance interest.

  Furthermore, since the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved until the reservation condition is canceled by the reservation means 406 (for example, until the advantageous gaming state is ended), the second lottery is performed while the reservation condition is satisfied. Even if the result is drawn, the game process related to the second lottery result is started after the game process currently being processed is completed, and the game process is prevented from overlapping each other. It is possible to prevent the player from entering a disadvantageous state due to the shortening of the time, or the acceptance to the second starting port 95 being invalid, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, when a game ball is received at the first start port 91, not only whether or not the second start port 95 can be received but also received in a more advantageous state for the player. It can be determined whether or not it is possible, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation and prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In addition, if the probability changing means 414 changes the probability to be high, the probability that the “first advantageous benefit”, that is, the game ball will be received at the second starting port 95 is increased, so the chance that the second lottery is performed increases. Thus, the possibility that the “second privilege” or the “third privilege” will be drawn can be increased. That is, there is a high possibility that an advantageous gaming state is set again, and the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, when the game balls received from the winning combination winning opening 82 into the central winning combination 81 are distributed to the V winning opening 87 side by the distributing means composed of the rotating body 86 and received into the V winning opening 87, the attacker device Since the probability that the “first advantageous benefit” by the first lottery means is lottered after the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state not only occurs, but also the advantageous gaming state in which 93 is opened and closed, the advantageous gaming state In addition to increasing interest by the occurrence of the game, there is a high probability that the first privilege will be drawn after the end of the advantageous gaming state, and the possibility of the advantageous gaming state to occur again increases, so the interest remains high Can be made.

  Also, if the probability that the “first advantage” will be drawn is changed to a high probability, after the game ball is received at the first start port 91, the “first privilege” is drawn and the second start port 95 is Since the time until it can be accepted is shortened, the timing at which the second starting port 95 is opened becomes earlier, and the game can be immediately switched to a game aiming at the second starting port 95 to advance the game lightly. This makes it possible to prevent annoyance and a sense of frustration, and to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, when a predetermined second variation time has elapsed since the game process related to the second lottery means is executed, the second lottery result is determined. That is, if the second lottery result is “second privilege”, the bonus winning port 82 can be won, and if the second lottery result is “third privilege”, the attacker device 93 can win and an advantageous gaming state occurs. Therefore, it is possible to give the player time to switch from a game aimed at the second starting port 95 to a game aimed at the prize winning port 82 or the attacker device 93, and the bonus winning port 82 or the attacker device 93 can be given. It is possible to make it easier to play games aimed at.

  Furthermore, the first lottery result and the second lottery result can be surely recognized by the player by the first production and the second production output from the production output means. In addition, since the first lottery result and the second lottery result are suggested at the end of the first production and the second production, the results cannot be recognized until the first production and the second production are finished. It is possible to expect which privilege will be drawn during the change of the first effect and the second effect, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing due to the sense of expectation.

  In addition, the probability that the distribution means assigns the game ball to the V winning opening 87 at the time when the game ball is won at the winning prize winning opening 82 is the same probability as the distribution probability to the V winning opening 87 of the distributing means. No matter what timing the game ball wins in the prize winning hole 82, the distribution probability distributed to the V winning hole 87 by the distribution means can be made substantially the same. Regardless of the skill level, it is possible to give a chance to accept the game ball to the V prize opening 87, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unfairness due to the skill level or the like and to prevent the interest from deteriorating. .

  In addition, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the prize winning hole 82, the distribution probability to the V winning hole 87 by the distribution means is substantially constant, so it stops like a conventional pachinko machine. Even if it is performed, the probability of acceptance to the V winning opening 87 cannot be increased, and the nonstop can be made meaningless. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the burden on the hall side from increasing.

  Moreover, as a distribution means, it has the 1st accommodating part 85a and the 2nd accommodating part 85b for distributing to the V prize opening 87 and the lose prize winning opening 88 in the circumferential direction, and the 1st accommodating part 85a is equally spaced in the circumferential direction. Since a plurality of rotating bodies 86 are provided, by rotating the rotating body 86, a game ball is accommodated in any of the accommodating portions 85, and a receiving port (V winning port 87 or lose winning port 88 corresponding to the accommodating portion 85 is provided. ) Can be allocated to the game balls, and the distribution means can be easily constructed.

  Furthermore, a staying means including a stay shutter 84 or the like for retaining a single game ball and supplying it to the sorting means is provided between the winning prize winning opening 82 and the sorting means. Even if a large number of game balls are won at the prize winning award port 82 when it becomes possible, the number of game balls supplied to the distribution means can be limited. Even a player with a high skill level who can win a prize 82, or a player with a low skill level, such as a beginner who is difficult to win a lot of game balls into the prize winning slot 82, The number of game balls supplied to the distribution means will be substantially the same, and it will be possible to give an almost equal chance of occurrence of an advantageous gaming state regardless of the difference in the skill level of the player. It is possible to suppress the occurrence, and V winning opening 8 Probability of acceptance in is prevented from becoming unnecessarily high, it is possible to prevent the burden of the hole side is increased.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the said embodiment, the 2nd starting port 95 was closed with the opening-and-closing member 94, and the thing which makes the 2nd starting port 95 an open state according to game ball passing the 1st starting port 91 was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second starting port 95 is normally opened, and the opening / closing member 94 is provided with expandable blades to play a game to the normal starting port (normal starting gate). The wings may be expanded by winning the ball, and the winning probability of the game ball to the second starting port 95 may be changed. In addition, the second starting port 95 is always open, the opening / closing member 94, the first starting port 91, the normal lottery means 402, etc. are abolished, and the second starting port 95 is aimed first with the game ball. In any case, the same effects as described above can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, the selection probability of the variation pattern (second variation time) selected from the variation pattern table by the second variation time selection unit 410 is set to the same probability. However, the present invention is limited to this. For example, a rotational position detecting means for detecting the rotational position of the first accommodating portion 85a in the rotating body 86 is provided, and a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 95 and the rotating body 86 by the rotational position detecting means are provided. In other words, based on the rotational position of the first accommodating portion 85a, the probability of being accommodated in the first accommodating portion 85a (whatever the rotational position of the rotating body 86 is received in the second starting port 95) The distribution probabilities may be made equal, so that the selection probability of each variation pattern in the variation pattern table may be made different. It is possible to achieve the effects of the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins the second start port 95 in a game state such as a big hit game, the reservation means 406 shows the start reservation, but this is not a limitation. For example, in the same way as the starting reservation at the second starting port 95, if a game ball passes through the first starting port 91 during the first fluctuation time or a big hit game, etc., it will be accepted into the first starting port 91. Such a start may be reserved up to a predetermined number, thereby securing a chance that the second start port 95 is opened, so that the disadvantage of the player can be mitigated, Can be increased.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows a game board from the left front. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows diagonally from the upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the main board | substrate in game processing. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the peripheral board | substrate in game processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit game process.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 18 Speaker (production output means)
37 gaming area 57 speaker (production output means)
81 Central object 82 Function object prize opening 83 Opening and closing piece 84 Retention shutter (retention means)
85 accommodating portion 85a first accommodating portion 85b second accommodating portion 86 rotator (distributing means)
87 V prize opening (first entrance)
88 Loss winning prize entrance (second entrance)
91 First starting port 92 Closing piece 93 Attacker device (big prize opening)
94 Opening / closing member 95 Second starting port 98 Retained lamp 115 Production display device (production output means)
170 Ball Dispensing Device 310 Main Board 311 Peripheral Board 317 First Start Port Sensor 318 Second Start Port Sensor 319 V Prize Sensor 320 Loss Prize Sensor 321 Count Sensor 325 Start Port Solenoid 326 Role Prize Winner Solenoid 327 Stay Solenoid 328 Large Prize Port Solenoid 330 Special symbol display 401 First random number generating means (first lottery means)
402 First determination means 403 First variation time selection means (first standby time selection means)
404 Start opening / closing control means 405 Second random number generation means (second lottery means)
406 Reservation means 407 Storage means 408 Reservation number display control means 409 Second determination means 410 Second variation time selection means (second standby time selection means)
411 Special symbol control means 412 Central character opening / closing control means 413 Advantageous game state generation means 414 Probability changing means 415 Command transmission means 421 Command reception means 422 Effect display control means 423 Effect sound control means 424 Character control means 425 Background control means 426 Control means

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A game area in which a game medium is driven by a player's operation;
A first start port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area and capable of constantly receiving a game medium that has been struck;
A first lottery means for drawing a predetermined first lottery result in response to the reception of the game medium at the first start opening;
If the first lottery result by the first lottery means is the first privilege, the second lottery is placed at a position different from the first start port in the game area and the game medium can be received from a state where it cannot be received. The starting port,
A second lottery means for drawing a predetermined second lottery result in response to the reception of a game medium at the second start port;
In the lottery of the second lottery result by the second lottery means, if the predetermined reservation condition is satisfied, the start of the game process related to the second lottery result is reserved, and if the reservation condition is not satisfied, the Reservation means for starting the game processing related to the second lottery result,
If the second lottery result corresponding to the game process started by the reservation means is the second privilege, the game winning a prize opening that allows the game medium to be won from a state where the prize cannot be won, and the game won in the prize winning award A first receiving port and a second receiving port for receiving the medium and discharging it to the outside without returning to the game area; and a distribution means for distributing the game medium to either the first receiving port or the second receiving port. And an accessory disposed at a position different from the first starting port and the second starting port in the gaming area;
Acceptance of game media to the first receiving port in the accessory or the second lottery result corresponding to the game process started by the reservation means has a lower probability of being drawn than the second privilege. Advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player by satisfying any one of the generation conditions that are benefits,
Due to the occurrence of the advantageous game state by the advantageous game state generating means, the game medium can be won in a predetermined pattern, and is arranged at a position different from the accessory, the first start port and the second start port in the game area. The big prize opening,
A gaming machine comprising: probability changing means for changing a probability that at least the first privilege is drawn in accordance with a generating condition for generating an advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state generating means.

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