JP2007301397A - Combination type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To balance the profits of a game parlor side and a player side in the progress of a game in a combination type game machine. <P>SOLUTION: This combination type game machine is provided with: a symbol display device variably displaying symbols for a prescribed variable display time when a game ball passes through a first symbol operation hole or a second symbol operation hole and then displaying the stationary symbols; and a variable ball-entering device, when the displayed stationary symbols are specific symbols, opening first and second variable ball-entering holes, however, when the game ball enters either of the first or second variable ball-entering holes or when a prescribed number of times of unit game is finished, closing the first and second variable ball-entering holes: and sets the number of times of variable display of symbols on the symbol display device in a unit game when the game ball passes through the first symbol operation hole smaller than that when the game ball passes through the second symbol operation hole. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention ends a unit game (game) by firing a predetermined number of game balls on the game board, and awards game values such as award balls according to the award mode acquired during the unit game. The present invention relates to a combination type gaming machine to be given to a player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a combination type game machine (arrange ball game machine) is known in which one game is ended by firing a predetermined number (usually 16) of game balls on the game board. In this combination type gaming machine, when a game ball that has been launched enters a predetermined entrance, the corresponding winning symbol is lit and displayed, and the combination of the displayed winning symbol is a predetermined symbol combination Is assigned with a score as a prize mode, and award game value such as a prize ball according to the score is given.

  Also, in combination type gaming machines, when the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gate provided on the left side of the game board, the guide symbol fluctuates and stops, and when the symbol that is stopped is a winning symbol Then, the accessory operating port at the upper center of the game board that allows passage to the guidance increasing device operating region (V zone) is opened. A special game state (big hit) occurs when a game ball passes through the V zone and the game ball passes through the V zone. The occurrence rate of this special game state can be adjusted by the game store side by adjusting, for example, the nail arrangement around the guidance symbol operating gate. Note that there is described a gaming machine having a configuration in which both the upper accessory operating port and the lower accessory operating port are opened when the guide symbol is stopped and displayed with a specific symbol (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-4443

  By the way, in addition to the guide symbol operating gate (left gate) on the left side of the game board, a guide symbol operating gate (right gate) is also provided on the right side of the game board, and when the winning symbol is displayed, the role on the right side of the game board is displayed. A combination type gaming machine having a structure in which an object operating port is also opened has been proposed. In a gaming machine with such a configuration, for example, if it is difficult to pass to the right gate by adjusting the nail, the number of fluctuations of the guidance symbol is suppressed, so that the player can change the guidance symbol even during the occurrence of the special gaming state. Try to aim at the left gate.

  In this case, if a ball is accidentally entered into the accessory operating port that allows passage to the V zone, the special gaming state may end in the middle (so-called puncture). For this reason, the game store cannot make a nail adjustment that makes it difficult to pass the right gate and lowers the fun of the game. On the other hand, in a state where the right gate is easy to pass, fluctuations in the guidance symbol occur frequently in the normal gaming state, and the frequency of occurrence of the special gaming state increases. This has a problem that the disadvantage of the game store becomes large for the player, which is not preferable in terms of the balance of the game.

  In addition, if the right gate is easy to pass, in both the normal game state and the special game state, the player will advance the game only by hitting the right side aiming the right side of the game board. There is also the problem of becoming monotonous. Note that a bullet ball game machine having a variation counter for storing the number of variations of a symbol is described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-30647.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to balance the profits of the game store side and the player side in the progress of the game in the combination type gaming machine. Another object of the present invention is to change the game progress.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in the combination type gaming machine according to claim 1, a winning symbol is obtained based on a plurality of entering areas where game balls can enter and the entrance of game balls into the entering areas. And a winning symbol display device for displaying, a predetermined number of game balls are fired on the game board, and one unit game is played as time passes, and the winning symbol displayed on the winning symbol display device during this one unit game is displayed. A combination type gaming machine that determines a prize mode based on a combination of symbols and gives a prize game value corresponding to the prize mode by a prize game value granting device,
A first symbol operating port through which a game ball can pass;
A second design opening through which a game ball can pass;
A plurality of patterns can be displayed, and when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating port or the second symbol operating port, the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variation display time, and then the symbols are predetermined. A symbol display device for stopping display only for the stop display time;
When the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device is a specific symbol among the plurality of patterns, the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance are opened after the predetermined stop display time has elapsed. When a game ball enters one of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance, or when a predetermined number of unit games are finished without entering, A variable pitching device for closing one variable pitching port and the second variable pitching port;
A special gaming device having a specific area and a discharge opening therein, wherein the first variable entry opening functions as an entry opening;
The game ball that has entered the first variable entry slot is operated only for a predetermined number of unit games by passing through the specific area, and the symbol of the symbol display device is stopped at the specific symbol during the operation. Special game generating means for generating a special game state that increases the probability of being displayed;
In a normal game state where the special game generating means is not operated, when a game ball passes through the second symbol operation port, a variation that limits the number of times the symbol display is changed in the symbol display device in the one unit game. Time limit means,
A time extension means for performing an extension process for extending at least one of the predetermined variation display time and the predetermined stop display time in the last unit game during the operation of the special game generating means;
It is characterized by having.

  In this way, by limiting the number of symbol fluctuation display times when the game ball has passed through the second symbol operating port, a special attribute caused by the second symbol operating port without adjusting the nail near the second symbol operating port. The number of game state occurrences can be suppressed. Thereby, the disadvantage on the game store side can be suppressed, and the profit on the game store side and the player side can be balanced.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the second symbol operating port, the number of times the guide symbol fluctuates is set to be smaller than when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating port. It can be guided to aim at the working port. As a result, it is possible to avoid the monotonousness in which the game progresses only by right-handed aiming at the right side of the game board on which the second symbol operation opening is normally arranged.

  Further, in the final unit game during the operation of the special game generating device, an extension process is performed to extend at least one of the predetermined variation display time and the predetermined stop display time.

  As a result, in the last unit game during the operation of the special game generating device, a predetermined number of game balls are fired and one of the game entry areas before the variable entrance is opened during the operation time of the symbol display device. Entry can be finished. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the variable entrance and closing the variable entrance, and the special game state can be terminated while the variable entrance is left open.

  As a result, at the start of the first unit game after the end of the special game state, the variable entrance is opened. At this time, if the game ball is entered into the first variable entrance, and the game ball passes through a specific area, the special game generating device is activated and the special game state can be generated again. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special game state again can be greatly increased, and the interest can be improved. Further, by increasing the probability of occurrence of the special game state, it is possible to prevent the rate of return to the player due to the nail adjustment of the game store from being extremely suppressed.

  In the extension process, the predetermined variation display time can be extended. In this way, by extending the fluctuation time of the pattern that easily draws the player's attention, it does not become a so-called waiting time when the game can not be played at all, and it is inserted in the flow of the game, so the player feels uncomfortable It is possible to delay the opening timing of the variable entrance without giving it.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, as the extension process, the time extension means uses at least one of the predetermined variation display time and the predetermined stop display time as the predetermined number in the last unit game. The game ball can be extended until all of the predetermined number of game balls that have been fired have finished entering any of the above-mentioned entrance areas.

  Further, as in the invention according to claim 3, in the last unit game during the operation of the special game generating means, when a game ball enters the second variable entrance, The time extension means may perform the extension process. By performing the extension process in this manner, it becomes impossible to enter the second variable entrance, so that the player can obtain a high score by performing the extension process after the award mode increasing device is operated. Can do.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a prize mode increasing device that increases a prize mode during a unit game when a game ball enters the second variable entrance, In the last unit game during the operation of the special game generating device, the time extension means may perform the extension process when the prize mode increasing device is operating.

  Further, the symbol number display means in the one-unit game is more effective when the game ball passes through the second symbol operating port than when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating port. The number of variable display times of the symbol can be set to be small.

  Further, the symbol number display means in the one-unit game is more effective when the game ball passes through the second symbol operating port than when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating port. The variation time of the symbol can be set long. Thereby, the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation of a guidance symbol can be restrict | limited substantially.

  Further, the variation number limiting means may set the time for the second symbol operation port to operate effectively shorter than the time for the first symbol operation port to operate effectively. Thereby, the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation of a guidance symbol can be restrict | limited substantially.

  In addition, in the inventions described in the above claims, there can be provided an instruction notifying means for instructing and notifying the player of information related to the player's profit and information related to the player's disadvantage. As a result, the player can quickly and accurately determine the aim, and can advance the progress of the unit game.

  Further, the instruction notifying means can be arranged in the vicinity of each of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance.

  Accordingly, when it is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player to aim at one or both of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance according to the progress of the game, the player should aim However, it is possible to instruct and notify where it should not be aimed.

  In the invention described in each of the above claims, the first variable entrance is located near the upper center of the game board, and the second variable entrance is on the right half surface side of the game board. It can be placed near the bottom.

  Further, in the invention described in each of the above claims, in the unit game, when all the predetermined number of game balls are fired and all the game balls enter the plurality of ball entering areas, depending on the game situation It is possible to prevent the next unit game from proceeding unless a predetermined time elapses from any one of the plurality of specific situations that occur.

  Further, in the invention described in each of the above claims, in the unit game, when all the predetermined number of game balls are fired and all the game balls enter the plurality of ball entering areas, depending on the game situation When a predetermined time elapses after detecting the launch of all the predetermined number of game balls, or when the opening of the first variable ball opening by the operation of the first variable ball input device is at least until the next unit game When it is continued, or when the game ball passes through the specific area and the operation of the special game generating device continues at least until the next unit game, or when the game ball passes through the specific area When the special game generating device has finished operating, or when the game ball has passed through an area other than the specific area, or the symbol display apparatus that has been activated due to any entry or passage When the pattern is stopped and confirmed, or when the winning information display device is finished operating, or when the prize game value imparting device that is activated by determining the prize mode is finished, whichever last If the predetermined time does not elapse from the time of, the next unit game can be prevented from proceeding.

  Hereinafter, examples showing embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of an arrange ball gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine) 1 of this embodiment. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 8, a game board 20, and the like. The main body frame 2 is an assembly of wooden plate-like bodies in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and constitutes an outer frame of the gaming machine 1.

  The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and is fitted inside the main body frame 2. The middle frame 3 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided on the front side of the frame body so as to overlap the front side of the page, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. .

  In the upper region of the frame body, a prize ball display LED board 277 (see FIG. 12) is provided on the left side, and an error display LED board 278 (see FIG. 12) is provided on the right side. These are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the gaming effect.

  Although not shown, the lower plate portion includes a launcher unit that launches a game ball onto the game board 20, a ball feeder that feeds the game ball to the launcher unit, and a game ball that is fed to the launcher unit. A ball feed count switch 221 to be detected (see FIG. 8), a shot ball count switch 222 to detect a game ball launched from the launcher unit (see FIG. 8), and a game board 20 of the game balls launched from the launcher unit A foul ball detection switch 223 (see FIG. 8) for detecting a game ball that has not reached the surface is provided. Furthermore, a speaker (not shown) for generating sound effects corresponding to the gaming state is provided at the left end of the lower plate part.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the frame body portion of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4.

  An arc-shaped frame decoration lamp lens 4b is provided above the opening 4a. A game effect LED substrate (not shown) is disposed inside the lens 4b. On the frame decoration lamp lens 4b, substantially triangular LED lenses 4c and 4d are provided so as to correspond to the LED substrates provided in the frame body portion of the middle frame 3.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the lower plate part of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish portion 5 includes a dish outer edge portion 5 a provided with a ball removal button, a game ball lending / returning button, and the like, and a discharge port 5 b for discharging the game ball from the inside of the gaming machine 1. Furthermore, a speaker surface 5c having a plurality of holes is formed at the left end of the upper plate portion 5 at a position corresponding to the speaker provided on the lower plate portion of the middle frame 3, and a sound volume is formed on the back surface thereof. A switch board (not shown) is provided.

  The lower pan 6 is provided below the upper pan 5 and includes an ashtray, a ball removal lever, and the like. A discharge port 6 a that discharges the game ball from the inside of the gaming machine 1 is provided in the approximate center of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 7 for a player to operate the launching device unit is provided. The firing handle 7 is provided with a touch switch 7a for detecting that the player is touching. In the vicinity of the launch handle 7, a launch stop switch 7b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 8 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3, and locks the front frame 4 when it is closed. A prepaid card unit 9 is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the board surface of the game board 20. The game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a substantially circular game area 21 formed by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23. The game area 21 includes a 16 consecutive entrance (entrance area) 24, a winning symbol display device (winning information display device) 25, left and right entrance (entrance area) 26 and 27, a score display device 28, and a guidance symbol. Actuating gate 29, second accessory guiding device operating gate 30, guiding symbol display device (symbol display device) 31, first accessory operating port (variable entrance) 32, second accessory operating port (variable entrance) ) 33, guide devices (instruction notification means) 34, 35, a special game device (specific area) 36, and the like. The game area 21 is provided with a number of obstacle nails (not shown). It should be noted that each of the 16 consecutive ball entrances 24, the left and right entrances 26 and 27, the guide symbol operating gate 29, the first accessory operating port 32, the second accessory guiding device operating gate 30, and the second accessory operating port 33, respectively. Is provided with an incoming ball detection switch (not shown) for detecting the incoming or passing of the game ball.

  The 16 consecutive entrances 24 are provided in a lower region of the game area 21, and 16 entrances are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction. The winning symbol display device 25 is provided on the front side of the 16 consecutive ball opening 24 and includes 1 to 16 winning symbols (numeric lamps) corresponding to the respective 16 winning ball entrances. When a player enters any of the 16 consecutive entrance holes 24, the winning symbol on the winning symbol display device 25 corresponding to that entrance is displayed. In addition, after all 16 game balls have entered, a winning symbol confirmation time (0.5 seconds in this example) is set for the player to confirm the winning symbol. In addition, although not shown, each entrance corresponding to at least No. 3, No. 5, No. 11, No. 13, No. 15 winning symbols is a difficult entrance that is difficult to enter directly by obstacle nails. Has been. Further, the winning symbol display device 25 may be disposed on the front frame 4 side in addition to the case where the winning symbol display device 25 is disposed on the game board together with the 16 consecutive entrance holes 24 as described above.

  The left entrance 26 is provided on the upper left side of the 16 consecutive entrance 24, and the right entrance 27 is provided on the upper right side of the 16 entrance entrance 24. In this embodiment, when entering the left entrance 26, the same effect as entering the entrance No. 5 in the 16 consecutive entrance 24 is obtained, and the No. 5 of the winning symbol display device 25 is obtained. The winning design is lit up. In addition, when entering the right entrance 27, the same effect as entering the entrance 12 of the 16th entrance 24 is obtained, and the 12th winning symbol of the winning symbol display device 25 lights up. Is displayed.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning mode is determined (score is established) by combining the winning symbols lighted and displayed during one game, with 16 game balls being fired as a unit game (one game). For example, when four winning symbols are continuously lit and displayed, one point is awarded and a prescribed number (16) of prize balls are paid out per point. However, the maximum number of game balls that can be acquired in one game is 10 times the prescribed number (160). In addition to the above-mentioned prize balls, when award medals are paid out, a prize game value may be added to a game medium such as an IC card.

  In this embodiment, a high score (3 points) is given to a continuous combination of predetermined winning symbols. This combination of consecutive entrances to which a high score is given is called a jackpot. In this embodiment, “11.12.13.14”, “12.13.14.15”, “13.14.15” -Each winning symbol of “16” is set as a jackpot. The jackpot is concentrated on the game board 20 in the vicinity of a second accessory operating port 33 as a score increasing device operating port described later. In this embodiment, the jackpot is concentrated on the right end side on the gaming board 20. Is provided.

  The score display device 28 is provided at the lower center of the sixteen consecutive entrance 26, and the score established during one game is displayed as a payout score. The score display device 28 may also be disposed on the front frame 4 side together with the winning symbol display device 25 as described above.

  The guide symbol operation gate 29 is provided at the upper left of the game area 21. The guidance symbol display device 31 is provided on the lower left side of the guidance symbol actuation gate 29, and includes a plurality (two in this example) of symbol display areas. The guide symbol display device 31 is configured to be able to display a plurality of patterns of symbols. Specifically, each of the two symbol display areas of the guidance symbol display device 31 can display numbers 1 to 7 and can display 49 combinations of guidance symbols. The guiding symbol display device 31 can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal (LCD), or the like.

  The guide symbol of the guide symbol display device 31 starts to change when the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gate 29, and after a predetermined time change display, stops display. The induction symbol variation time during which the induction symbol varies is usually about 1.5 seconds. In addition, a guidance symbol stop display time (usually 0.5 seconds) is set for the player to confirm the guidance symbol after the guidance symbol variation time has elapsed.

  When the guidance symbol stopped and displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31 is a combination of predetermined winning symbols, the first accessory guidance device (first variable pitching device) starts operating after a predetermined time has elapsed. The first accessory operating port 32 provided in the game area 21 is in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter. In the present embodiment, the combination of “3, 3” and the combination of “7, 7” are the winning symbol combinations, and the other combinations are out of the way. The first accessory guiding device is configured mainly by a main control unit 200 described later, and changes the state of the first accessory operating port 32.

  The first accessory guiding device is used when there is a ball entering the first accessory operating port 32 during the operation of the first accessory guiding device, or when a predetermined number of effective first accessory guiding device effective games (3 in this example) is reached. When the (game) ends, the operation ends and the first accessory operating port 32 is closed. That is, when the ball does not enter the first accessory operating port 32, the first accessory guiding device operates effectively for the number of the first accessory guiding device effective games and ends.

  The number of effective games for the first character guidance device is calculated by using the number of effective games for the first character guidance device when the first character guidance device is activated during the operation of the guidance increase device described later. When the operation is always restarted in the next game, the number of effective games (one game or two games) of the first accessory guiding device remains when the guidance increasing device ends. do it.

  The first accessory operating port 32 is provided near the upper center in the game area 21. Each of the first accessory operating ports 32 includes a pair of movable pieces. When these movable pieces are operated to the left and right, the first accessory operating ports 32 are opened to facilitate entry. The first accessory operating port 32 operates the accessory that simultaneously displays the four winning symbols in the winning symbol display device 25. When the player enters the first accessory operating port 32, the first accessory operates and the winning symbols of 12, 13, 15, and 16 are lit up. The first accessory ends its operation when the game ends.

  The second accessory guiding device operating gate 30 is provided at the upper right of the game area 21. When a guidance increasing device described later is operated, the second accessory guiding device operating gate 30 becomes effective. The second accessory guiding device operation gate 30 is to start the operation of the second accessory guiding device when the game ball passes. If the game ball passes through the second accessory guidance device operation gate 30 during the operation of the guidance increase device, the second accessory guidance device starts to operate, and the second accessory operation port 33 provided in the game area 21. However, it becomes an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Note that the second accessory guiding device is configured mainly by a main control unit 200 described later, and changes the state of the second accessory operating port 33.

  The second accessory operating port 33 is provided in the vicinity of the lower right side of the game area 21. The second accessory actuating port 33 includes a pair of movable pieces. When these movable pieces are actuated to the left and right, the second accessory actuating port 33 is opened to facilitate entry. The second accessory operating port 33 operates a second accessory that simultaneously displays the four winning symbols in the winning symbol display device 25. When the player enters the second combination operating port 33, the second combination is activated and the 11, 13, 14, and 15 winning symbols are lit up.

  In the present embodiment, the second accessory operating port 33 also has a function as a score increasing device operating port, and when entering the second accessory operating port 33, the score increasing device operates. The score increasing device as a prize mode increasing device is composed mainly of a main control unit 200 to be described later, and increases (doubles in this example) the number of prize balls to be paid out per score in the game. The score increasing device ends its operation when the game ends.

  In addition, not only in the present embodiment, for example, one of the 16 entrance balls 24, the right entrance 27, the left entrance, 26 may be given a function as a score increasing device operating port. Therefore, the score increasing device is activated by entering the ball. However, in the case of the entrance of the 16 consecutive entrance 24, the actual entrance of the game ball is necessary. For example, when the winning symbol corresponding to the entrance of the 16 consecutive entrances 24 related to the operation of the scoring device is No. 16, the game ball enters the first accessory operating port 32 as described above. The first character is activated and the winning symbols of 12, 13, 15, and 16 are lit up, but at this time, since the actual entry to the entrance corresponding to No. 16 is not the actual entry, the score increasing device is activated do not do. In other words, the lighting display of the winning symbol related to the establishment of the score and the operation of the score increasing device are different in significance. Further, if it is set that the score increasing device is activated by entering the entrance other than the second accessory operating port 33, it is possible to operate the score increasing device even in the normal gaming state which is not the special gaming state. . This increases the return rate (outtake rate) for a player who is likely to be disadvantageous in the normal game, and leads to securing the balance of the game.

  In addition, the second accessory operating port 33 of the first embodiment has the same function as that of the guide symbol operating gate 29, and a game ball enters the second accessory operating port 33. The guide symbol of the guide symbol display device 31 starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time fluctuating display, stop display is performed.

  In the vicinity of the first and second accessory operating ports 32 and 33, first and second guide devices 34 and 35 for instructing the player where to aim the game ball are provided, respectively. The guide devices 34 and 35 constitute instruction notifying means for instructing and notifying information related to the player's profit and information related to the disadvantage.

  The guide devices 34 and 35 are composed of a plurality of LEDs arranged in a ◯ shape and a X shape, and can display “◯” or “×”. When the guide devices 34 and 35 display “◯”, it indicates that it may be advantageous for the player to aim at the accessory operating ports 32 and 33, and the guide devices 34 and 35 indicate “x”. Is displayed, it may be disadvantageous for the player to aim at the accessory operating ports 32 and 33.

  The first accessory operating port 32 also has a function as a specific entrance that enables entry into the special game apparatus 36. The special game device 36 is provided below the first accessory operating port 32 as indicated by a broken line in FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the special game apparatus 36. As shown in FIG. 3, the special game device 36 includes a swivel plate (clun) 37, a guidance increase device operation region (V zone) 38, a discharge port 38 a, and a firing timing instruction device 40.

The crune 37 has a mortar disk shape and is formed with three croon holes 37a, 37b and 37c through which game balls can pass. The game ball that has entered the first accessory operating port 32 passes through one of the crune holes 37 a to 37 c while turning on the croon 37. The cloon 37 is provided with a cloon switch (not shown) for detecting which of the clonal holes 37a to 37c the game ball has passed. In the first embodiment, among the three clown holes 37a to 37c, a crune hole (specific clune hole) 37b located at the center back side is inserted in comparison with the other two clown holes 37a and 37c. It is configured to increase the probability of a ball. In addition, it is good also as one croon hole. In this case, there is also a single cruel switch.

  The induction increasing device operating area 38 is provided below the cruel 37 and constitutes a specific area in which the induction increasing apparatus (special game generating apparatus) is operated. The guidance increasing device is configured mainly by a main control unit 200 described later, and changes a gaming state to generate a special gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player.

  Specifically, the operation of the induction increasing device activates the second accessory induction device operation gate 30. Furthermore, the operation of the guidance increasing device brings the winning symbol occurrence probability in the guidance symbol display device 31 into a high probability state. That is, the probability of stopping display with the winning symbol “3, 3” or “7, 7” is 48/49, and the high probability state that the probability that the first accessory guiding device operates is high. The operation of the induction increasing device is ended when a predetermined number of 14 games have been completed from the start of the operation, or when a game ball newly passes through the induction increasing device operation area 38 during the operation. Note that the special game generation device of the present invention is configured by a guidance increase device that generates a special game state.

  An inclined surface 39 on which the game ball rolls is provided between the guidance increasing device operating region 38 and the crone 37. The path along which the game ball rolls on the inclined surface 39 differs depending on the clown hole through which the game ball passes. The induction increasing device operating region 38 is configured to be open at the top and allow a game ball to pass therethrough.

  The induction increasing device operating region 38 is driven by an operating region moving motor (not shown), and is configured to reciprocate in the left-right direction in FIG. Further, although not shown in the drawing, the guidance increasing device operating region 38 includes a guiding increasing device operating region switch 214 (see FIG. 7) for detecting a ball entering the guiding increasing device operating region 38, and a guiding increasing device operating region. An operation region position switch 215 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the position 38 is provided.

  In the first embodiment, when the operation of the first accessory guiding device is started, the guidance increasing device operating region 38 is stopped at a predetermined position where the game ball is easy to enter for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Has been. Specifically, when the first accessory guide device starts operating and the first accessory operating port 32 is opened, when the guide increasing device operating region 38 reciprocates left and right, the clune hole 37b located in the center is opened. Periodic control is performed so as to stop at a corresponding position for a predetermined time. Further, during the operation of the induction increasing device, the induction increasing device operating area 38 is stopped at a predetermined position. When the operation of the first accessory guiding device is finished and the operation of the guidance increasing device is finished, the normal right and left reciprocating motion is resumed in the guidance increasing device working region 38.

  When the game ball that has passed through the clown hole rolls on the inclined surface 39 and reaches the lower end of the inclined surface 39, if the guidance increase device operating region 38 exists in the path of the game ball, the game ball is converted into the guidance increase device operating region. Pass 38. As the game ball passes through the guidance increase device operating area 38, the guidance increase device is activated. Note that all the game balls that have not passed through the guidance increasing device operating region 38 flow along a horizontally inclined surface provided therebelow and pass through a discharge port 38a provided with a discharge port switch (not shown). .

  The firing timing instruction device 40 is provided above the cruel 37. The launch timing instructing device 40 notifies the player of the launch timing at which the game ball is likely to pass through the guidance increasing device operating area 38. Specifically, for example, when the guidance increase device operation area 38 comes to a predetermined position, “Strike” is displayed to notify the player of the firing timing. For example, after the operation of the first accessory guiding apparatus, it is possible to issue a firing timing instruction by the timing instruction apparatus 40 at a timing immediately before the induction increasing apparatus operation area 38 stops at a predetermined position. By notifying the player in this way, the opportunity for generating a special gaming state is further increased.

  Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The back mechanism board 102 is provided on the opposite surface of the game board 20 in the middle frame 3, and is attached to the middle frame 3 by a pair of hinges 103 so as to be opened and closed.

  In the upper left part of the back mechanism board 102, a prize ball tank 105 having a tank ball cut detection switch 104 at the bottom is provided. Below the prize ball tank 105, a tank rail 106 connected to the prize ball tank 105 is provided. A ball removal lever 107 is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106. On the downstream side of the ball release lever 107, a case rail ball cut switch 108, a prize ball payout device 109, and a game ball distribution unit 110 are provided in this order.

  Under the tank rail 106, a back case 111 with a lid that stores the display panel of the guidance symbol display device 31 is provided. A main control board case 112 is provided below the back case 111, a launcher control board case 113 is provided below the main control board case 112, and a payout control board case is provided at the lower right portion of the back mechanism panel 102. 118 is provided. In these substrate cases 112, 113, and 118, various control substrates described later are stored. Further, a board surface relay board described later is mounted on the upper right side of the main control board case 112.

  In the upper right part of the back mechanism panel 102, a fuse box 119, a power switch 120, a power relay board 121, a jackpot, a launcher control, a ball break, a door open, a prize ball, a ball lending frame, etc. A frame external terminal board 122 provided with external connection terminals is provided. A power cable 123 for receiving external power supply is provided on the upper side of the terminal board 122.

  A connection cable 124 extends upward from the payout control board case 118 and is connected to a prepaid card unit 9 having a power cable 125. Further, a lower plate portion ball passage member 126 is provided at a substantially central lower end portion of the back mechanism panel 102.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the electronic control device includes a main control unit (game control unit) 200 and sub-control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 connected to the main control unit 200. . The sub control unit includes a prize ball control unit (payout control unit) 230, a voice control unit 250, a symbol control unit 260, and a lamp control unit 270. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub-control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 include a payout control board 230a, a voice control board 250a, a symbol control board 260a, and a lamp control board 270a as peripheral control boards. Yes.

  The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing the processing contents to each of the sub control units 230, 250, 260, and 270, and each of the sub control units 230, 250, 260, and 270 is based on the command signal. It is configured to perform various controls. For example, from the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, a prize ball command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission command for instructing a game start permission, a ball feed permission / inhibition command regarding the operation of the ball feed solenoid, a firing motor Various payout control commands such as a launch permission / prohibition command related to the operation of are sent.

  Various voice control commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the voice control unit 250. Various symbol control commands such as a winning symbol display command for instructing display of 1 to 16 winning symbols and a winning symbol turn-off command for instructing all symbols to be turned off are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the symbol control unit 260. The Various lamp control commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the lamp control unit 270.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 250, 260, 270 is supplied with power from the power receiving board 128 connected to the main power source 129 via the power board 127 and the power relay board 121. The power supply board 127 has a memory clear switch function. That is, a RAM clear switch is provided for clearing all the various data remaining in a built-in RAM 402 of the main control unit 200 described later when the power is turned on. Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 250, 260, 270 via the power relay board 121. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off, and the main control unit also when the power is turned off. 200, RAM data of the payout control unit 230 is held.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the CPU 400 provided on the main control board 200a of the main control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 400 includes a CPU core 401, a built-in RAM 402 (hereinafter also simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM 403 (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), a memory control circuit 404, a clock generator 405, an address decoder 406, A watchdog timer 407, a counter / timer 408, a parallel input / output port 409, a reset / interrupt controller 410, an external bus interface 411, and an output control circuit 412 are provided.

  The CPU 400 controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM 402 as a work area by a control program stored in the ROM 403. In addition, the main control unit 200 constitutes a go / no-go determination unit that performs the go / no-go determination by the go / no-go determination program stored in the ROM 403, with the CPU 400 as a main body.

  In addition, a random number counter for various random numbers used in the gaming machine 1 is set in the RAM 402. The random numbers used in the present embodiment include a random number for determination of success / failure, a random number for symbol display, and the like. The random number for success / failure determination is used to determine whether or not to operate the first accessory guiding device when the game ball passes through the guidance symbol operation gate 29 (see FIG. 2). A hit value for determining whether or not to win is set in advance. If the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has passed through the guidance symbol actuating gate 29 matches the hit value, it is determined to be a hit. The random number for symbol display is used to determine the guidance symbol to be stopped and displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31 (see FIG. 2) when the game ball passes through the guidance symbol actuation gate 29.

  The RAM 402 further includes a ball feed counter for counting game balls sent to the launching device unit, a launch counter for counting game balls launched by the launching device unit, and a game ball that has entered the entrance. The ball counter is set to count

  Returning to FIG. 5, the main control unit 200 includes a frame external terminal board 122, a guide symbol operating gate switch 201, a second accessory guiding apparatus operating gate switch 202, a 16-series switch relay board 203, a board surface relay board 210, a game A frame relay board 220 is connected. The frame external terminal board 122 is connected to a prize ball control unit (payout control unit) 230, a tank ball breakage detection switch 104, and the like. The main control unit 200 is connected to an external inspection device (not shown).

  The guide symbol operation gate switch 201 detects that the game ball has passed through the guide symbol operation gate 29 (see FIG. 2). The second accessory guiding device operation gate switch 202 detects that the game ball has passed through the second accessory guiding device operation gate 30 (see FIG. 2). In addition, a 16-continuous ball opening detection switch 204 for detecting the entrance of each 16-entrance ball opening 24 (see FIG. 2) into each entrance is connected to the 16-continuous switch relay board 203. A detection signal from the mouth detection switch 204 is transmitted to the main control unit 200.

  Next, the board surface relay board 210 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the board surface relay board 210. The board surface relay board 210 relays switch signals and the like between various switches provided on the game board 20 surface and the main control unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the board surface relay board 210 includes a left and right entrance switch 211, an accessory operation port switch 212, a clune switch 213, a guidance increase device operation region switch 214, an operation region position switch 215, various solenoids 216, An operating area moving motor 217 is connected.

  The left and right entrance switches 211 are respectively provided inside the left entrance 26 and the right entrance 27 (see FIG. 2), and detect the entrance of a game ball. The accessory actuating port switch 212 is provided in each of the first accessory actuating port 32 and the second accessory actuating port 33 (see FIG. 2), and detects entry of a game ball. The cruise switch 213 detects which hole 37 a to 37 c (see FIG. 3) of the cruise ball 37 has passed through the game ball. The induction increasing device operating region switch 214 detects passage of the game ball to the induction increasing device operating region 38 (see FIG. 3), and the operating region position switch 215 is a guidance increasing device operating region that reciprocates left and right. 38 positions are detected. These game ball detection switches and position detection switches can be constituted by proximity switches or photo sensors.

  As the various solenoids 216, there are those that open and close the first accessory operating port 32 and the second accessory operating port 33, respectively (see FIG. 2), and are composed of an opening solenoid and a closing solenoid. The operating area moving motor 217 moves the induction increasing apparatus operating area 38 in the left-right direction.

  Next, the game frame relay board 220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing signal input / output with respect to the game frame relay board 220. The game frame relay board 220 relays switch signals and the like mainly between various switches and the like provided on the middle frame 3 and the main control unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the frame relay board 220 includes a case rail ball break switch 108, a ball feed count switch 221, a firing ball count switch 222, a foul ball detection switch 223, a lower tray full switch 224, a prize ball counting sensor. 225, a ball lending count sensor 226 is connected.

  The case rail ball break switch 108 detects a ball break between the tank rail 106 and the prize ball payout device 109 (see FIG. 4). The ball feed count switch 221 counts the game balls sent from the upper plate 5 (see FIG. 1) to the launching device unit. The shot ball count switch 222 detects a game ball launched by the launcher unit. The foul ball detection switch 223 detects a game ball that has returned from the launcher unit to the lower plate 6 (see FIG. 1) without reaching the game area 21 (see FIG. 1). is there. The lower tray full tank switch 224 detects that the lower tray 6 has become full.

  The prize ball counting sensor 225 counts the number of awarded prize balls, and is composed of a sensor before counting the prize balls and a sensor after counting the prize balls. The ball lending counting sensor 226 counts the game balls lent to the player using the prepaid card unit 9 (see FIG. 1), and is composed of a sensor before ball lending counting and a sensor after ball lending counting. The

  Next, returning to FIG. 5, the payout control unit 230 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, to the payout control unit 230, the prepaid card unit 9, the game frame relay board 220, the CR operation board 232, the payout motor sensor board 233, the launch control board 240a, and the like are connected. The payout control board 230a of the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU having the same configuration as the CPU 400 of the main control board 200a shown in FIG.

  The CR operation board 232 is a board for inputting and outputting signals such as ball lending and the number of remaining cards to and from the prepaid card unit 9. The payout motor sensor board 233 is a sensor board for detecting the operation state of the payout motor 234 used for paying out the prize balls. Next, the launch control board 240a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the launch control board 240a.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a firing motor 241, a ball feed solenoid relay board 242, a firing handle 7, and a firing stop switch 7b are connected to the firing control board 240a. The launch motor 241 operates a launch hammer for driving a game ball sent to the launch position into the game area 21, and operates when the player operates the launch handle 7. Connected to the ball feed solenoid relay board 242 is a ball feed solenoid 243 for feeding game balls stored in the upper plate 5 (see FIG. 1) one by one to the launch position of the launcher unit.

  Next, the voice control unit 250 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the voice control unit 250. The audio control board 250a provided in the audio control unit 250 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) having a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output ports, etc., and a sound generator (not shown). The port is connected to the main control unit 200.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a voice relay board 251 is connected to the voice control unit 250. A volume switch board 252 is connected to the voice relay board 251, and the volume switch board 252 sets the output volume of the speaker 253 in accordance with an operation of a volume switch (not shown). From the speaker 253, various sounds, sounds, and the like are output in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Next, the symbol control unit 260 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing various gaming devices connected to the symbol control unit 260. On the symbol control board 260 a provided in the symbol controller 260, as with the voice controller 250, arithmetic circuit components (not shown) having a CPU, RAM, ROM, input / output port, VDP (video display processor) and the like are provided. It is provided and connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output port.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the symbol control unit 260, a guiding symbol display device substrate 261 that operates the guiding symbol display device 31 (see FIG. 2) and a winning symbol that operates the winning symbol display device 25 (see FIG. 2). A display device substrate 262 is connected. In the symbol control unit 260, the CPU performs display control of the guiding symbol display device 31 and the winning symbol display device 25 using the RAM as a work area in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM.

  Next, the lamp control unit 270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating signal input / output in the lamp control unit 270. The lamp control board 270a provided in the lamp control unit 270 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) similar to those of the sound control unit 250, and is connected to the main control unit 200 at an input / output port.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the lamp control unit 270 is connected to a score display lamp board 271, a guide device LED board 272, a launch timing display LED board 273, various other LED boards 274, a frame lamp relay board 275, and the like. Yes.

  The score display lamp substrate 271 is for displaying a score in the score display device 28 (see FIG. 2). The guide device LED board 272 is provided in each of the first guide device 34 and the second guide device 35 (see FIG. 2), and displays “O” or “X” by lighting the LED. The launch timing display LED board 273 is a display for instructing the player to launch the game ball in the launch timing device 40 (see FIG. 3).

  A game effect LED board 276 and a prize ball display LED board 277 are connected to the frame lamp relay board 275, and an error display LED board 278 and the like are further connected to the prize ball display LED board 277. These lamps, etc. are turned on / off or blinking in accordance with the progress of the game to enhance the gaming effect.

  Next, the game confirmation time will be described based on FIG. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a game confirmation time (16 ms in this example) is provided between games. FIG. 13 is an output timing chart of an in-game signal output from the main control unit 200 to an external inspection device (not shown). (A) shows when the power is turned on and (b) shows that the game is in progress.

  When the power is turned on, as shown in FIG. 13A, a game signal indicating that a game is being played from the main control unit 200 to the external testing device until a game result is obtained after the power is turned on, is a test signal terminal (not shown). Is output from. After the next game, as shown in FIG. 13B, an in-game signal is output after the game confirmation time is over until the game result of the next game is obtained. The time during which no game signal is output is the game confirmation time. Based on this game confirmation time, the external inspection device can clearly grasp the start and end of one game.

  This leads to easier inspection and shorter inspection time than the conventional case where the end of one game is managed only by time. For example, when a game result is obtained by stopping the operation of the prize ball payout device, the number of prize balls in one game (scheduled payout number) is simply compared with the actual number of payouts by the prize ball payout device. The prize ball payout inspection can be completed. On the other hand, when the end of one conventional game is managed only by time, the prize ball payout by the prize ball payout device is carried over from the previous game or carried over to the next game, so that a plurality of games Therefore, it takes time and labor.

  In addition, the game confirmation time is that all 16 game balls in the previous game have a plurality of entrances (for example, 16 consecutive entrances 24, accessory operation entrances 32 and 33, left and right entrances 26 and 27, guidance After entering / passing into the increasing device operating region 38 and the discharge port 38a), after the elapse of the interval time of 2 seconds (fixed time) to be described later and / or after the elapse of the winning symbol confirmation time of 0.5 seconds described above. This is set when a game result is obtained. For this reason, in addition to the entrance and passage of the 16 game balls to the entrances and the like, each game device provided in the gaming machine 1 (for example, a prize ball payout device 109, an accessory guidance device, a guidance increase device) Etc.) can be clarified, and the division of one game can be completely clarified.

  Further, the game store can be notified of the end of one game. The game store can know that all 16 game balls have been used normally in each game, while knowing that some abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 if the game confirmation time has not elapsed. it can. If the game confirmation time does not elapse, the game cannot proceed to the next game, so that the game confirmation time elapses is a proof that one game has been performed normally.

  In addition, since the game store can know that 16 game balls have been used normally in each game, sales calculation based on the total number of games is possible (in the past, by so-called settlement means). The player was able to advance to the next game without using all 16 game balls in one game, so the number of game balls used by the player was often different for each game. , It was impossible to calculate sales based on the total number of games.)

  Next, a game ball launching operation in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 shows the flow of signals in the launch operation, FIG. 15 shows the content of signals related to the launch operation, and FIG. 16 shows the content of launch control commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230. 17 to 23 are timing charts showing the timing of the launch operation and the transmission signal.

  The main control unit 200 receives a ball feed count signal a from the ball feed count switch 221, a shot ball count signal b from the shot ball count switch 222, and a foul ball detection signal c from the foul ball detection switch 223. 220 is input. Then, the main control unit 200 outputs the payout command data d and the payout command strobe e to the payout control unit 230. Based on the payout command data d, the payout control unit 230 sends the firing permission signal f and the ball feed permission. A signal g is output. The payout command data d outputs the firing control command shown in FIG. 16, and the payout command strobe e outputs 1 pulse every time 1 byte of the payout command data d is output.

  Next, the game start permission will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 200 transmits a game start permission command (85H · 01H) to the payout control unit 230 at the start of the game. Thereby, the launch permission signal and the ball feed permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the launch control unit 240 are turned on, and the launch control unit 240 permits the operation of the ball feed solenoid 243 and the launch motor 241. At this time, when the player places the game ball in the upper plate part 5 and operates the firing handle 7 by hand, the launching device unit starts operating.

  Next, the ball feed prohibition will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 200 detects that all 16 game balls have been sent to the firing position by the ball feed count switch 221, and sends a ball feed prohibition command (83H · 01H) to the payout control unit 230. ). As a result, the ball feed permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the ball feed solenoid 243.

  Next, ball feeding permission (when a foul ball is detected after the 16th game ball is launched) will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, when the main control unit 200 detects that all 16 game balls have been sent to the launch position by the ball feed count switch 221, the main control unit 200 sends a ball feed prohibition command (83H.01H) to the payout control unit 230. ). As a result, the ball feed permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the ball feed solenoid 243.

  Thereafter, when the foul ball is detected by the foul ball detection switch 223, the main control unit 200 transmits a ball feed permission command (83H · 02H) to the payout control unit 230. As a result, the ball feed permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned on, and the firing control unit 240 permits the operation of the ball feed solenoid 243.

  Next, firing prohibition will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, when the main control unit 200 detects that all of the 16 game balls have come to the firing position by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 sends a firing prohibition command (84H · 01H) to the payout control unit 230. Send. Thereby, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 241.

  Next, launch permission (when a foul ball is detected after the 16th game ball is launched) will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, when the main control unit 200 detects that all the 16 game balls have reached the firing position by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 sends a firing prohibition command (84H · 01H) to the payout control unit 230. Send. Thereby, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 241.

  Thereafter, when the foul ball is detected by the foul ball detection switch 223, the main control unit 200 transmits a ball feed permission command (83H · 02H) and a firing permission command (84H · 02H) to the payout control unit 230. Thereby, the firing permission signal and the ball feed permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the launch control unit 240 are turned on, the ball feed prohibition and the launch prohibition are canceled, and the operation of the ball feed solenoid 243 and the launch motor 241 is permitted. Do.

  Next, launch permission (after the 16th game ball is launched, the game ball returns to the launch position and remains) will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, when the main control unit 200 detects that 16 game balls have been launched by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 transmits a firing prohibition command (84H · 01H) to the payout control unit 230. Thereby, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 241.

  After that, when the main control unit 200 detects that the game ball has returned to the launch position and remains, by the launch ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 transmits a launch permission command (84H · 02H) to the payout control unit 230. . Thereby, the firing permission signal from the dispensing control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned on, and the firing control unit 240 permits the operation of the firing motor 241. Since ball feeding is prohibited at this time, the ball feeding solenoid 243 does not operate.

  As a result, the 16th game ball in one game can be reliably launched. Such control is continued until the 16th game ball in one game enters one of a plurality of entrances such as the 16 consecutive entrances 24. This indicates that a predetermined number of game balls can be more accurately controlled in one game.

  In particular, among the “predetermined times” in one game (unit game), one game is ended as a result of the game occurs at any time “at the last time”, and the game confirmation time (for example, 16 ms), and it is effective in a combination type gaming machine that does not advance to the next game until the time has elapsed. That is, the interruption of the game that does not proceed to the next game can be solved by this control. Therefore, the player can be provided with a rhythmic game with less stress, while the game store can suppress a decrease in the operating time of the gaming machine (time that directly affects the sales of the game store) due to the game interruption.

  Next, the interval function will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) before all the 16 game balls are fired in one game and before proceeding to the next game. As shown in FIG. 23, when the main control unit 200 detects that all 16 game balls have come to the firing position by the firing ball count switch 222, the main control unit 200 starts the interval function.

  The main control unit 200 transmits a firing prohibition command (84H · 01H) to the payout control unit 230 when the interval function is started. Thereby, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off, and the firing control unit 240 prohibits the operation of the firing motor 241. As a result, the launcher unit stops during the interval function operation. The interval function stops after 2 seconds from the start of operation, and the interval time ends.

  Here, the “predetermined time” and the “last time” (specific situation) will be described based on the timing charts of FIGS. 24 to 31 (the horizontal axis is time). These timing charts exemplify a flow in which each posted device, each switch, each function, etc. operates / stops according to the gaming situation, and is a typical example, and is a device that is arranged Of course, some parts are different depending on the situation. In the above-mentioned combination type gaming machine, one game is completed assuming that the last result in any one of these timing charts is the result of the game. Note that the flow in the game control overlaps with this description, but will be described later in the game end check process in the game management process according to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in the timing chart of FIG. 24, on the left side of the drawing, a launching device (actuation / stop), a firing ball count switch (on / off), a foul ball detection switch (on / off), an interval function (actuation / stop), Entry detection switch (ON / OFF), winning symbol display device as a winning information display device (display / non-display), winning symbol confirmation time (measured / unmeasured), guide symbol operating gate as a symbol operating port (game ball) Pass / no pass), a guide symbol display device (actuation / stop) as a symbol display device, a first accessory guidance device (actuation / stop) as a first variable entrance device, and a first variable entrance port 1st member operating port (specific entrance) (open / closed), 1st actor operating port (specific entrance) entrance detection switch (on / off), induction increasing device operation as a specific area Area (passing / not passing game balls) As a special game generating device, a guidance increasing device (actuated / stopped), a discharge port as a region other than a specific region (passing / not passing game balls), winning (generated / not generated), a prize game value adding device A prize ball paying device (actuated / stopped), a game confirmation time (elapsed / not yet passed) and an error function (actuated / stopped) are posted, and each state of these devices is represented in parallel over time. is there. The same applies to FIGS. 25 to 31. Hereinafter, each timing chart will be described.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 24, when the player touches the launch handle 7 to perform an operation, a combination game (game) is started, the launch device (unit) is activated, and one game ball (for example, 16 pieces) is played. ) Are fired sequentially (fired). Each game ball that is sequentially launched is detected by the firing ball count switch 222, and the number of game balls that have been launched is counted by repeatedly turning on / off the firing ball count switch 222. Each game ball that has been launched and has reached the game area 21 flows down on the surface of the game board 20, while flowing through the guide symbol operating gate 29 and operating the guide symbol display device 31. A ball is entered into each of the 16 entrance balls 24 as the entrance area at the lower part of the game area 21 and is detected by each of the entrance detection switches 204 provided therein, and the respective entrances. The detection switch 204 and the like are repeatedly turned on / off. When the winning detection switch 204 or the like is turned on, the winning symbol display device 25 is activated to display a winning symbol corresponding to each winning entrance as winning information. Further, if the displayed winning symbols are a combination of winning symbols, a winning is generated, and each time the winning is generated, the winning ball payout device 109 is operated and a predetermined number (for example, 16) of winning balls The prize game value such as is given to the player. It should be noted that the foul ball detection switch 223 is off (there is no game ball that has not returned to the game area 21 and returned as a foul ball), and the first accessory guiding device is in an inoperative state, and the first accessory operation The mouth (specific entrance) 32 is in a closed state (since the guide symbol variably displayed in the guide symbol display device 31 is not stopped and displayed by a combination of specific guide symbols, the first accessory guide device is And the first accessory operating port (specific entrance) 32 is not opened), and the first accessory operating port (specific entrance) entrance detection switch 212 is off (the first accessory). Since the operation port (specific entry port) 32 is not in the open state, the game ball does not enter), the game ball does not pass through the induction increase device operation region 38, and thus the induction increase device does not operate, and an error occurs. Error function It has become a state of deactivation.

  In such a state, the interval function is started after the sixteenth game ball (last game) is launched in the launching device and the firing ball count switch 222 is turned on. While the time (for example, 2 seconds) is being measured, there is a detection of the 16th game ball by one of the ball detection switches 204 or the like, and a winning symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.5 seconds) for confirming the winning symbol is set. When the measured time has elapsed and the remaining interval time has elapsed, the game result is obtained and the game ends (elapsed time required). That is, the time when the operation of the interval function is stopped (elapse of the interval time) corresponds to the “last time”. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or longer, the next game is started (game start). In the subsequent timing charts of FIGS. 25 to 31, different parts other than those described in the timing chart of FIG. 24 will be mainly described.

  On the other hand, if the winning symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has not elapsed after the interval time due to the operation of the interval function being stopped, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. The game does not proceed to the next game until all the winnings are confirmed, and when the 16th game ball (the end of one game) enters and the incoming detection switch 204 is turned on, the winning symbol confirmation time Is started and when the winning symbol confirmation time elapses, the game result is obtained and the game ends (elapsed time required). That is, the time when the winning symbol confirmation time has elapsed corresponds to the “last time”. Then, after a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or longer has elapsed, the next game start (game start) is made.

  Next, when the 16th game ball (the last game) is a foul ball, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 26, immediately after the 16th game ball is launched, However, when the foul ball detection switch 223 is turned on, the launching device starts the operation to launch one game ball. Then, the interval function is activated after the launching of the game balls for which the launching devices are insufficient is completed. Subsequently, during the measurement of a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds), there is detection of the 16th game ball by the ball detection switch 204 or the like, and a winning symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.5) for confirming the winning symbol. Seconds) and the time has elapsed, and when the remaining interval time has elapsed, the game result is obtained and the game ends (elapsed time required). That is, the time when the operation of the interval function is stopped (elapse of the interval time) corresponds to the “last time”. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or longer, the next game is started (game start).

  Next, even if the 16th game ball (the last of one game) passes through the guidance symbol operation gate 29, the measurement of the winning symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.5 seconds) ends, and the operation of the interval function stops. When the guide symbol display device 31 is operating, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 27, the winning symbol display device 25 is operated to continue displaying the winning symbol, and the guide symbol in the guide symbol display device 31 is confirmed. When the stop display is made, the game result is obtained and the game ends (elapsed time). That is, the time when the guidance symbol display on the guidance symbol display device 31 is the final stop display corresponds to the “last time”. Then, after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or longer, the next game is started (game start). In addition, the display of the winning symbol being continued is set to be non-displayed (turned off) at the same time as the guidance symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  Next, the 16th game ball (the end of one game) passes through the guide symbol operation gate 29, and the first symbol operation port (specific entrance) 32 is opened in the guide symbol display device 31 (the first ball entrance). In the case where a fixed symbol is displayed in a specific combination, when the guidance symbol to be actuated (one actuating device guidance apparatus) is displayed in a specific combination, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. The result of the game is obtained in a state in which the first accessory operating port (specific entry port) 32 is opened), and the game ends (elapsed time required). That is, the time when the first accessory guide device starts operating corresponds to the “last time”. Then, the next game start (game start) is made after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or more.

  Furthermore, a certain game ball passes through the guide symbol operating gate 29, and the guide symbol variably displayed on the guide symbol display device 31 is displayed in a fixed stop state in a specific combination. The 1st character operation port (specific entrance) 32 is opened, and the 16th game ball (the end of one game) enters the first operation port (specific entrance) 32, and the discharge port 38a. 29, after passing through the discharge port 38a after the first accessory operation port entrance ball detection switch 212 is turned on, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. When the game ball is detected), the game result is obtained and the game ends (elapsed time). That is, the time when the game ball passes through the discharge port 38a corresponds to the “last time”. Then, the next game start (game start) is made after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or more.

Next, a certain game ball passes through the guide symbol operating gate 29, and the guide symbol variably displayed on the guide symbol display device 31 is displayed in a fixed stop state in a specific combination, whereby the first accessory guide device is operated. The 1st character operation opening (specific entrance) 32 is opened, and the 16th game ball (the end of 1 game) enters the 1st operation port (specific entrance) 32 and the guidance increases In the case of passing through the device operating region 38, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 30, after the first accessory operating port entrance ball detection switch 212 is turned on, it passes through the induction increasing device operating region 38 (inducted increase). When the sixteenth game ball is detected by the device operation area switch 214), when the guidance increasing device starts operation, the result of the game is obtained and the game ends (elapsed time). That is, the time when the induction increasing device starts operating corresponds to the “last time”. Then, the next game start (game start) is made after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or more.

  Finally, when the prize ball payout device 109 is operating even after the interval time due to the stop of the operation of the interval function or the winning symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, it is shown in the timing chart of FIG. As described above, when the prize ball payout device 109 stops its operation, the result of the game is obtained and the game ends (elapse of the required time). That is, the time when the prize ball dispensing device 109 stops its operation corresponds to the “last time”. Then, the next game start (game start) is made after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or more.

  Although there is no drawing (timing chart), when the error function is activated, generally when the error function is stopped after removing the cause of the error (for example, the error is clogged on the game board 20 surface) In this case, when one jammed game ball is removed and a ball is entered into any of the 16 entrance balls 24 or the like, or around the prize ball payout device 109, a predetermined number of balls are clogged. When the winning ball is not paid out, this is resolved and the remaining winning ball is paid out), the result of the game is obtained, and the game ends (elapsed time required). That is, the time when the error function stops operating corresponds to the “last time”. Then, the next game start (game start) is made after the elapse of a predetermined game confirmation time of 1.5 ms or more. Further, the error and the method for solving the error are not limited to those exemplified above.

  As described above, according to the game situation, each device, each switch, each function, etc. posted on the above timing chart is monitored, and after a predetermined game result is obtained from each “last time”, the game confirmation is performed. Since the next game is started after a lapse of time, an efficient and smooth transition to the next game can be realized. In other words, in the design of a combination type gaming machine, even when various games are set and the time when the game result is generated differs depending on the game situation, the existing “dead time” does not occur efficiently. The game can be progressed quickly, and the time required for one game can be shortened as much as possible.

  Next, the error display of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 200 of this embodiment checks the sensors other than the gate switch, and instructs the symbol control unit 260 to display an error on the guidance symbol display device 31 when a failure occurs in these sensors. It is configured to output a signal. As sensors other than the gate, there are a 16-entry ball detection switch 204, a guidance increase device operation area switch 214, a ball feed count switch 221, a firing ball count switch 222, a foul ball detection switch 223, and the like. During the error display on the guide symbol display device 31, the firing permission signal from the payout control unit 230 to the firing control unit 240 is turned off. The content of the error display displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31 can be arbitrarily set according to the failure content, and the failure content can be identified by the display content. Further, the guidance symbol display device 31 is configured to display the number of insufficiently entered balls when an insufficiently entered error occurs.

  The above error display makes it possible to immediately determine when a failure occurs in a sensor other than the gate switch. Further, when an error of insufficient entry occurs, it is possible to enter the insufficient number without making a mistake. Thereby, the player can grasp that an unfavorable state has occurred, and can continue the game without stress.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 shows an example of a main job executed by the CPU based on a program stored in the ROM of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 32, after executing the power-on process S100, is a game start process S200, a game management process S300, a winning symbol process S400, an accessory process S500, a score increasing apparatus process S600, a guidance increasing apparatus process S700, a guidance. Each step of the symbol and accessory guiding apparatus processing S800 is repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. In this embodiment, the reset period is set to 4 ms.

  The power-on process S100 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This power-on process is performed when power is turned on and when power is restored after a power failure occurs. First, various settings required when the power is turned on are performed (S101). Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined address in the RAM, the interrupt mode is set, and access to the RAM is permitted.

  Next, when the RAM clear switch is pressed or when the backup flag (power failure occurrence information) is not set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is turned on and the RAM initialization process is performed. Return (S102, S103, S104). As the RAM initialization processing, initial setting of built-in devices around the CPU is performed, all areas of the RAM are cleared to 0, initial values during normal game are set, and interrupts are permitted. Also, a game start flag is set.

  On the other hand, if the backup flag is set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is restored when the power is turned off, and a checksum is calculated from the contents of the RAM protected when the power is turned off (S105). (S106). If these checksums do not match, it is determined that the contents of the RAM are broken, and the RAM initialization process of S104 is performed. When the contents of the RAM are backed up normally, the following power recovery process is performed.

  First, the stack pointer immediately before power-off is restored and the backup flag is cleared. Next, a return setting is made to return to the gaming state when the power is turned off, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and the register is returned to the state immediately before the power is turned off. Thereafter, the program is resumed by returning to the program execution position immediately before the power is turned off.

  Next, the game start process S200 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, all the switches other than the RAM clear switch connected to the main control unit 200 are read (S201), the respective switch states are determined, and the detection information is stored (S202).

  Next, various random numbers such as a random number for success / failure determination and a random number for symbol display are updated (S203). Specifically, the value of the random number counter set in the above-described RAM is incremented by 1 between an initial value (for example, 0) and a predetermined value (for example, 255). When the value of the random number counter exceeds a predetermined value, the initial value is restored.

  Next, prize ball control in S204 to S212 is performed. First, when each of the 16 consecutive entrance holes 24 is checked by the 16 consecutive entrance port switch 204 and a game ball enters the 16 consecutive entrance 24 and a winning combination is obtained. Corresponding score information is stored in the RAM (S204, S205). Next, it is determined whether the ball is full or full by the case rail ball switch 108 and the lower tray full tank switch 224 (S206).

  If the winning ball is not stopped because the ball is full or full, a payout disable designation command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S207, S208). When the award ball is not in a full or full state, a payout enable designation command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S209, S210). If there is saved score information, a prize ball command corresponding to the score is transmitted to the payout control unit 230 (S211 and S212).

  Next, the game management process S300 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the game is started based on the game start flag (S301). As a result, if it is time to start the game, setting at the time of starting the game is performed (S302), and the process returns. As setting at the start of the game, processing such as confirmation, setting or clearing is performed for various flags and timers necessary for starting the game.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the game, the ball feed is first monitored by the ball feed count switch 221 (S303). When the ball feed count switch 221 is on, the ball feed counter is incremented by one. When the ball feed counter reaches 16 or more, a ball feed prohibition command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230, and the ball feed is terminated.

  Next, the shot ball is monitored by the shot ball count switch 222 (S304). When the firing ball count switch 222 is on, the firing counter is incremented by one. When the firing counter reaches 16 or more, a firing prohibition command is transmitted to the payout control unit 230, and 16 firings are completed.

  Next, the foul sphere is monitored by the foul sphere detection switch 223 (S305). Specifically, when the foul ball detection switch 223 is on, the ball feed counter and the launch counter are decremented by one.

  Next, the entrance is monitored by the 16 consecutive entrance switch 204 (S306). Each entrance of the 16 consecutive entrance 24 is checked by the 16 entrance entrance switch 204, and when a game ball enters the 16 entrance entrance 24, the entrance counter is incremented by one. When the number becomes 16 or more, it is determined that 16 balls have been entered.

  Next, the game end check process of S307 to S314 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained, that is, whether or not a unit game (one game) has ended. A game result is obtained if all of the following requirements are met.

  That is, it is determined that 16 game balls have been fired by the launch counter (S307), it is determined that the interval time has passed (S308), and it is determined by the pitch counter that all 16 game balls have been entered (S309). It is determined that the symbol confirmation time has elapsed (S310), it is determined that the operation of the guidance symbol display device 31 has been completed (S311), and the game ball that has entered the first accessory operating port 32 is guided guidance device activation region 38. Alternatively, it is determined that the game result has been obtained when it is determined that the game has passed through the discharge port 38a (S312) and it is determined that the payout of the acquired game ball (prize ball) has been completed (S313).

  As a result, when it is determined that a game result is obtained, that is, it is determined that the unit game (one game) has ended, the game end flag is set to 1 as a game end process, and the process returns (S314). If it is determined that any of the above requirements is not satisfied, the process returns. When the game end flag is set to 1, a game result is obtained, and the in-game signal shown in FIG. 13 is turned OFF for 16 ms. Therefore, a game confirmation time is set, and after the time has elapsed, the next game can be started.

  Next, the winning symbol process S400 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game result is obtained by the game end flag (S401). As a result, when it is determined that a game result is obtained, a winning symbol turn-off command is transmitted to the symbol control unit 260 as a setting at the end of the game (S401, S402). Then return.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game result is not obtained, it is determined whether or not the game is in progress (S403), and it is determined whether or not 16 balls have been completed by the ball counter (S404). It is determined whether or not there is an incoming ball at each of the 16 entrance balls 24 by the 16 entrance ball switch 204 (S405). As a result, if the game is in progress and there is a game at the entrance before completing 16 entrances, a winning symbol display command corresponding to each entrance is sent to the design control unit 260, and a return is made. (S406). Otherwise, return as is.

  Next, the accessory game process S500 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game is in progress (S501). As a result, when the game is not in progress, the process returns as it is. On the other hand, when the game is in progress, the first combination processing of S502 to S507 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory is operating (S502).

  As a result, when it is determined that the first accessory is not in operation, the first accessory operation process is performed (S503, S504, S505). Specifically, it is determined whether or not 16 game balls have been entered by the entrance counter, and it is determined by the accessory operating port switch 212 whether or not there is an entrance to the first accessory operating port 32. As a result, when there are 16 game balls that have not been entered, if there is an entrance to the first accessory operating port 32, the operation of the first accessory is started, Move on to processing. In other cases, the process proceeds to the second accessory processing as it is. The winning symbols of 12, 13, 15, and 16 are lit up by the operation of the first combination.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first accessory is in operation, a first accessory operation end process is performed (S506, S507). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game result is obtained based on the game end flag. As a result, when it is determined that a game result has been obtained, the operation of the first accessory is finished and the second accessory processing is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game result is not obtained, the process proceeds to the second accessory processing as it is.

  Next, the second accessory processing of S508 to S513 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the second accessory is operating (S508).

  As a result, when it is determined that the second accessory is not in operation, a second accessory operation process is performed (S509, S510, S511). Specifically, it is determined whether or not 16 game balls have been entered by the entrance counter, and it is determined whether or not there is an entrance to the second accessory operating port 33 by the accessory operating port switch 212. As a result, when it is determined that there is a ball in the second accessory operating port 33 in a state where 16 game balls have not entered, the operation of the second accessory is started and the process returns. Otherwise, return as is. The winning symbols of 11, 13, 14, and 15 are turned on by the operation of the second character.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second accessory is in operation, a second accessory operation termination process is performed (S512, S513). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained based on the game end flag. If it is determined that a game result has been obtained, the operation of the second accessory is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the game result is not obtained, the process returns as it is.

  Next, the score increasing device process S600 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game is in progress. If it is determined that the game is not in progress, the process directly returns (S601). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is in progress, it is determined whether or not the score increasing device is operating (S602).

  As a result, when it is determined that the score increasing device is not in operation, the score increasing device operating process is performed (S603 to S605). Specifically, it is determined whether or not 16 game balls have been entered by the entrance counter, and whether or not there has been an entrance to the second accessory operating port (score increasing device operating port) 38 by the accessory operating port switch 212. Determine whether or not. As a result, when it is determined that 16 game balls have not entered the second accessory operating port 33, the operation of the score increasing device is started and the process returns. Otherwise, return as is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the score increasing device is in operation, a score increasing device operation end process is performed (S606, S607). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game result is obtained by the game end flag. When it is determined that a game result is obtained (when the game is finished), the operation of the score increasing device is ended. And return. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game result is not obtained, the process directly returns.

  Next, the guidance increase device processing S700 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a game is in progress (S701). As a result, if it is determined that the game is not in progress, the process returns as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in progress, a guidance increase device operating region movement stop process is performed (S702). The guidance increasing device operating region movement stop process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory guiding device is operating (S7021). As a result, when the first accessory guiding device is in operation, the guidance increasing device operating region 38 is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) at a predetermined position where it is easy to enter the ball (S7022). On the other hand, when the first accessory guiding device is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the induction increasing device is in operation (S7023). As a result, when the guidance increasing device is in operation, the guidance increasing device operating region 38 is stopped at a predetermined position where it is easy to enter the ball (S7024). On the other hand, when the induction increasing device is not in operation, the induction increasing device operating area 38 is moving (S7025).

  In this way, when the first accessory guiding device is operating, the game ball is caused to stop the guidance increasing device operating region 38 by stopping the guiding increasing device operating region 38 at a predetermined position where it is easy to enter the ball for a predetermined time. The probability of passing increases and the probability of activation of the induction increasing device increases. In addition, when the guidance increasing device operating area 38 is stopped at a predetermined position where it is easy to enter the ball by entering the first accessory operating port 32 by stopping the guidance increasing device operating area 38 at a predetermined position, it is highly probable. It is possible to make the player recognize that the game ball enters and the guidance increase device ends (so-called puncture) on the way. Thereby, it is possible to guide the player not to aim at the first accessory operating port 32 during the operation of the induction increasing device.

  Returning to FIG. 39, a croon hole passage notification process is performed (S703). The clune hole passage notification process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the clune hole by the crune switch 213 (S7031). As a result, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the cloning hole, the cruel switch 213 detects which cruising hole the game ball has passed (S7032). And the audio | voice control command according to the clune hole which passed through to the audio | voice control part 250 is transmitted, and the audio | voice control part 250 outputs the audio | voice according to a passage clune hole (S7033). Thereby, the player can easily know which Clune hole the game ball has passed through by voice, and a sense of expectation of the occurrence of a special gaming state is created by the positional relationship with the guidance increasing device operating region 38, and the interest is enhanced. be able to.

Returning to FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not the induction increasing device is operating (S704). As a result, when it is determined that the guidance increase device is not operating, it is determined by the guidance increase device operation region switch 214 whether or not the game ball has passed through the guidance increase device operation region 38 (S705). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the guidance increasing device operating region 38, the guidance increasing device is operated and the process returns (S706). When it is determined that the game ball has not passed, the process returns as it is. Due to the operation of the induction increasing device, the second accessory induction device operation gate 30 becomes effective, and the winning value of the random number for determination of success / failure is increased, and the probability of occurrence of the winning in the induction symbol display device 31 is increased. Specifically, the guidance symbol display device 31 shifts from a low probability state of 2/49 to a high probability state of 48/49, with a probability of stop display of “3, 3” or “7, 7” as a winning symbol. A special gaming state occurs. The transition to the high probability state means that the appearance rate of “3, 3” or “7, 7” as the winning symbol is greatly increased. Then, when the game ball passes through the second accessory guide device operating gate 30 during the occurrence of the special game state, the second accessory operating port 33 is opened. Thereafter, when the game ball passes through the second accessory operating port 33, the score increasing device is activated and the guidance symbol of the guidance symbol display device 31 is variably displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance increase device is in operation, a guidance increase device operation end process is performed (S707, S708, S709). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the guidance increase device activation region 38 by the guidance increase device activation region switch 214, and it is determined whether or not 14 games have been completed since the operation start of the guidance increase device. As a result, when the game ball passes through the guidance increase device operation area 38 or when 14 games have been completed since the start of the operation of the guidance increase device, the operation of the guidance increase device is stopped and the process returns. Otherwise, return as is. The special gaming state is terminated by stopping the guidance increasing device, the second accessory guidance device operating gate 30 is invalidated, and a low probability state with a hit occurrence probability of 2/49 is obtained.

  Next, the guidance symbol and accessory guidance device processing S800 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory guide device is operating (S801). As a result, when it is determined that the first accessory guiding device is in operation, a first accessory guiding device termination process shown in S817 to S819 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first accessory guiding device is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the guiding symbol is changing (S802).

  As a result, when it is determined that the guiding symbol is changing, the process proceeds to the changing time elapsed determination process shown in S809 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not it is during the guide symbol stop display time (S803).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is during the stop display time of the guidance symbol, the process proceeds to a stop display time elapsed determination process shown in S812 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not during the guidance symbol stop display time, the gaming ball has passed the guidance symbol actuation gate 29 by the guidance symbol actuation gate switch 201 or has entered the second accessory actuation port 33. It is determined whether or not (S804).

  As a result, when it is determined that the game ball does not pass through the gate 29 and does not enter the second accessory operating port 33, the process proceeds to the second accessory guiding device process shown in S820 to S827 described later. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 29 or has entered the second accessory operating port 33, a guidance symbol determination is made (S806).

  Here, the guidance symbol success / failure determination processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the induction increasing device is operating (S8061). As a result, when the induction increasing device is in operation, the high probability data table is selected (S8062), and when the induction increasing device is not in operation, the low probability data table is selected (S8063). ). When the high probability data table is used, hits occur with a high probability of 48/49, and when the low probability data table is used, hits occur with a low probability of 2/49.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determination of validity corresponds to a preset hit value (S8064). The determination random number is acquired from the random number counter at the timing when the game ball passes through the gate 29.

  As a result, if it is determined that the value of the random number for success / failure determination is winning, a winning stop symbol displayed on the guiding symbol display device 31 at the time of winning is set (S8065), and a hitting expected flag is set. (S8066). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the random number for determination of success / failure is not a hit, a come-off stop symbol displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31 when it is off is set (S8067). The winning stop symbol and the disengagement stopping symbol displayed on these guidance symbol display devices 31 are determined using a symbol random number for symbol display.

  Next, returning to FIG. 42, the variation time of the guidance symbol displayed on the guidance symbol display device is set (1.5 seconds in this example) (S807), and a predetermined symbol control command is transmitted to the symbol control unit 260. Then, the variation of the guide symbol is started (S808).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the guidance symbol variation time has elapsed (S809). As a result, when it is determined that the guidance symbol variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to a second accessory guidance apparatus process shown in S820 to S827 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance symbol variation time has elapsed, the guidance symbol is stopped and the guidance symbol stop display time (0.5 seconds in this example) is set (S810, S811).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the guidance symbol stop display time has elapsed (S812). As a result, when it is determined that the guidance symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to a second accessory guidance apparatus process shown in S820 to S827 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance symbol stop display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the guidance symbol is a combination of winning symbols (S813).

  As a result, when it is determined that the guidance symbol is not a combination of winning symbols, the process proceeds to a second accessory guidance device process shown in S820 to S827 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance symbol is a combination of winning symbols, the operation of the first accessory guidance device is started (S814). By the start of the operation of the first accessory guide device, the first accessory operating port 32 is opened. By the way, when it is the final game in which the guidance increasing device is in operation and the ball enters the second accessory operating port 33 (the second accessory is activated), the guide symbol on the guide symbol display device 31 is displayed in a variable manner. At this time, during the operation of the induction increasing device, the appearance rate of the symbol of the guidance symbol increases, and a high probability state is obtained. For this reason, the probability that the 1st character operation opening 32 will be opened by the operation start of the 1st character guidance device is high. As a result, in the case where each of the unit games during the operation of the induction increasing device is the final game (the 14th game) and the second accessory is in operation, the first accessory operating port 32 is opened. There is a high possibility that the operation of the induction increasing device is finished in this state and the next game starts.

  Here, the relationship between the number of remaining games (number of rounds) during operation of the guidance increasing device and the number of remaining open times of the first accessory operating port 32 will be described using FIG. FIG. 45A shows a case where the second accessory is operated 14 times, and FIG. 45B shows a case where the second accessory is operated 13 times. There is a high possibility that the second role will be activated 14 times when the induction increasing device is activated in the first half (1 to 8) of the 16 game balls in one game. There is a high possibility that the bonus will be activated 13 times when the induction increasing device is activated in the second half (9 to 16) of the 16 game balls in one game.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the second combination is operated 14 times, when the remaining number of games during operation of the induction increasing device is 14, 11, 8, 5, 2 times, the first combination operation port 32, the remaining number of times of opening is 3, and when the number of remaining games during operation of the induction increasing device is 13, 10, 7, 4, 1 time, the remaining number of times of opening of the first accessory operating port 32 is 2. When the remaining number of games during operation of the induction increasing device is 12, 9, 6, 3, 0, the remaining number of times of opening of the first accessory operating port 32 is one. Accordingly, when the number of remaining games during operation of the guidance increase device is 0, the remaining number of times the first accessory operating port 32 is opened is 1, so that the guidance is performed with the first accessory operating port 32 left open. There is a high probability that the operation of the increase device ends and the next game starts.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the second role is operated 13 times, when the remaining number of games during the operation of the induction increasing device is 13, 10, 7, 4, 1 time, The number of remaining opening of the operating port 32 is 3, and when the number of remaining games during operation of the induction increasing device is 12, 9, 6, 3, 0, the number of remaining opening of the first accessory operating port 32 is 2 times. When the number of remaining games during operation of the guidance increasing device is 11, 8, 5, and 2, the number of remaining opening of the first accessory operating port 32 is one. Therefore, when the number of remaining games during the operation of the guidance increase device is 0, the number of remaining opening of the first accessory operating port 32 is 2, so that the guidance is performed with the first accessory operating port 32 left open. There is a high probability that the operation of the increase device ends and the next game starts.

As can be seen from FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), the first accessory guiding device is 3 when no ball enters the first accessory operating port 32 during the operation of the first accessory guiding device. When the game is over, the operation is terminated and the first accessory operating port 32 is closed. Therefore, the first accessory operating port 32 is excluded except when the second accessory is operated by a multiple of 3 times the natural number. The operation of the induction increasing device is finished in a state where is left open, and the next game starts. In other words, when k unit games are completed, the first accessory guiding device closes the first accessory operating port 32, and determines the final number of unit games during the operation of the induction increasing device, that is, the special game generating device. m times, and when the first accessory guiding device is operated a times while the induction increasing device is operating,
a · k + b = m,
And b <k <m
(Where a, k, b and m are natural numbers)
Have the relationship.

  In this case, when the guidance increasing device finishes m unit games, the remaining number of times of opening of the first accessory guiding device is k−b times, and if this value is not 0, the first accessory operating port 32. The operation of the induction increasing device is finished in a state in which is left open, and the probability that the next game will start increases.

  Here, when the second accessory shown in FIG. 45 (a) is operated 14 times, a = 4, k = 3, b = 2, m = 14, and the second accessory shown in FIG. 45 (b). Is operated 13 times, a = 4, k = 3, b = 1, and m = 13. As a result, at the start of the first game after the end of the special game state, it is possible to prevent the first accessory operating port 32 from being closed as much as possible, and the player can re-specify the special game without giving the player a sense of incongruity. The expectation for the occurrence of the condition can be greatly increased.

  Next, the guide device process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 46 is performed (S815). When the guidance increase device is not activated, the probability of winning the guidance symbol can be increased by operating the guidance increase device to generate a special gaming state, and the second accessory guidance device activation gate 30 is set. It can be activated and is advantageous to the player. At this time, since the second accessory operating port 33 is not open, it is disadvantageous for the player to aim at the second accessory operating port 33.

  Therefore, it is determined whether or not the induction increasing device is operating (S8151). If the induction increasing device is not operating, a lamp control command is transmitted to the lamp control unit 270, and the first guide device 34 is set to “ “O”, the second guide device 35 is displayed as “x” (S8152). Thereby, the player can aim the first accessory operating port (specific entrance) 32.

  On the other hand, when the guidance increasing device is operating, the player enters the second accessory operating port 33 and operates the score increasing device, so that a high score is established and more prize balls can be obtained. It is advantageous for the person. At this time, if a ball enters the first accessory operating port 32, it may pass through the guidance increasing device operating region 38, and the guidance increasing device may end halfway before the end of the 14 games, and the special gaming state may end. Disadvantageous.

  Therefore, if it is determined in S8151 that the guidance increasing device is operating, a lamp control command is transmitted to the lamp control unit 270, the first guide device 34 is set to “x”, and the second guide device 35 is set to “◯”. Is displayed (S8153). Thereby, the player can be aimed at the second accessory operating port (score increasing device operating port) 38 for operating the score increasing device.

  Next, the firing timing display process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 47 is performed (S816). First, the position of the guidance increase device operating area 38 is detected by the operating area position switch 215 (S8161), it is determined whether or not the operating area 38 has reached a predetermined position (S8162), and the operating area 38 has reached a predetermined position. If it is determined, a lamp control command is transmitted to the lamp controller 270, and a firing instruction is displayed by the firing timing instruction device 40 (S8163). In other words, the launch timing at which it is easy to enter the operation area 38 is estimated from the position of the operation area 38, and the player is instructed the launch timing by displaying, for example, “hit” on the launch timing instruction device 40.

  In the first embodiment, during the operation of the first accessory guiding device, the guidance increasing device operating region 38 is temporarily stopped at a position where it is easy to enter the ball. Therefore, immediately before the guiding increasing device operating region 38 stops. The firing timing instruction by the firing timing instruction device 40 is performed.

  Next, returning to FIG. 43, if it is determined in S801 that the first accessory guiding device is in operation, a first accessory guiding device termination process is performed (S817, S818, S819). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the first accessory operating port 32, and it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained three times. As a result, if it is determined that a ball has entered the first accessory operating port 32 or that a game result has been obtained three times, the operation of the first accessory guiding device is stopped. As a result, the first accessory operating port 32 is closed.

  Next, the second accessory guidance device process shown in S820 to S827 is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the second accessory guiding device is operating (S820).

  As a result, when it is determined that the second accessory guiding device is operating, a second accessory guiding device termination process shown in S825 to S827 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second accessory guiding device is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the second accessory guiding device operating gate 30 by the second accessory guiding device operating gate switch 202. Determination is made (S821).

  As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the second accessory guidance device operation gate 30, the process returns as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game balls have passed the second accessory guidance device operation gate 30, it is determined whether or not 16 balls have been entered by the entrance counter (S822), and the score increasing device is operating. It is determined whether or not (S823).

  As a result, when the 16-ball entry is not completed and the score increasing device is not in operation, the operation of the second accessory guiding device is started and the second accessory operating port 33 is opened ( S824). Otherwise, return as is.

  Next, when it is determined in S820 that the second accessory guiding device is in operation, a second accessory guiding device termination process is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the second accessory operating port 33 (S825), and it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained (S826). As a result, when it is determined that a ball has entered the second accessory operating port 33 or a game result has been obtained, the operation of the second accessory guiding device is stopped (S827). Thereby, the second accessory operating port 33 is closed.

  Next, the power interruption occurrence processing S900 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. This power cut-off generation process is performed when a non-maskable interrupt occurs due to a power cut due to a power failure or the like.

  First, the used register is saved in the RAM, and the value of the stack pointer is saved (S901, S902). Next, in order to check the remaining number of prize balls of the prize ball payout device, the prize ball counting sensor is monitored for a predetermined time (84 ms in this example), and the accessory action port switches 212 of the accessory action ports 32 and 33 are turned on. The passing game ball is monitored for a predetermined time (84 ms in this example) (S903, S904). Next, a checksum is calculated and stored, and a backup flag is set (S905, S906). Next, access to the RAM is prohibited, and infinite loop processing is performed until a system reset occurs (S907). The RAM data is compensated by a backup power supply unit (not shown). If a system reset occurs, the process proceeds to the power-on process S100 (see FIG. 33).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of games in which the first accessory guiding device operates is equal to the number of effective games (one game or (2 games) is set to remain, so that when the special game state ends, the possibility that the first accessory operating port 32 remains open can be increased. As a result, at the start of the first game after the end of the special gaming state, the first accessory operating port 32 is open. At this time, if the game ball enters the first accessory operating port 32 and the game ball passes through the guidance increasing device operating region 38, the guidance increasing device is operated and the special game state can be generated again. .

  In this way, the probability of occurrence of the next special game state can be increased by opening the first accessory operating port 32 at the start of the first game after the end of the special game state. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state again can be significantly increased, and the interest can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the rate of return to the player from being extremely suppressed by increasing the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first accessory operating port 32 can be left open when the special gaming state ends without performing a complicated handle operation. By operating the score increasing device to obtain a high score, it is possible to remarkably increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of a continuous special gaming state by a simple operation.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, jackpots that are combinations of consecutive entrances to which high scores are given are concentrated in the vicinity of the second accessory operating port 33. During the operation of the induction increasing device, it is advantageous in the progress of the game to operate the score increasing device, so that the player generally launches a game ball aiming at the second accessory operating port 33. For this reason, it becomes easy to enter a jackpot during operation | movement of a guidance increase apparatus by the structure which concentrates and provides a jackpot in the vicinity of the 2nd accessory operating port 33. As a result, the player can easily obtain a high score, and can reach the maximum score in a short time. As a result, the time for digesting each round during the operation of the induction increasing device can be shortened, and the progress of the game can be accelerated. As a result, the amusement store can expect an increase in sales.

  In other words, for a game store, before the occurrence of a special gaming state, it is a period in which sales are improved because there are few payouts to the player, and during a special gaming state, a period in which expenditure increases because it is easy for a player to obtain a high score It is. For this reason, if the special game state occurrence state continues for a long time, the number of game balls collected by the game shop decreases, and the sales of the game shop does not increase. For this reason, during the occurrence of the special game state, it is possible to shorten the time during which the expenditure increases by quickly digesting a predetermined number of specific unit games (14 games) until the special game state disappears. Moreover, the state where the special game state has not occurred can be made relatively long. As a result, sales at the amusement store can be improved.

  In addition, since the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured to display a predetermined error on the guidance symbol display device 31, when a failure occurs in a sensor other than the gate switches 201 and 202, the determination is immediately made. be able to. Furthermore, when an error of insufficient entry occurs, it is possible to enter the insufficient number without making a mistake. Thereby, the player can grasp that an unfavorable state has occurred, and can continue the game without stress.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, guide devices 34 and 35 are provided as instruction notification means for notifying information advantageous to the player and disadvantageous information. By the instruction information by the instruction notification means, the player can quickly and accurately determine the aim and can accelerate the progress of the unit game. This is particularly effective for beginners who do not know the aim of the player. Furthermore, the game store can be expected to improve sales based on the instruction information from the instruction notification means. This will be described below.

  In the combination type gaming machine, a score is established when a predetermined combination of winning symbols is obtained. Therefore, there are some players who launch game balls in a random manner, while there are other players who aim carefully at each ball and launch game balls. Many aspects are affected. For this reason, in the combination type gaming machine, the game progress speed varies for each player, and the operating rate of the gaming machine (number of fires per unit time) tends to be low. This is more prominent before the occurrence of a special gaming state than during the occurrence of a special gaming state in which a high score can be obtained by firing a game ball in a certain area.

  In addition, for game stores, it is a period in which sales increase because there are few payouts to the player before the occurrence of a special gaming state, and during the special gaming state, a period in which spending increases because it is easy for the player to obtain a high score It is. For this reason, if the game ball launch tempo in the game before the occurrence of the special game state is slow, the number of game balls collected by the game store decreases, and the sales of the game store does not increase.

  Therefore, the guide devices 34 and 35 are used to instruct and notify the place where the player needs to aim (the place where the player needs to enter or pass) and the place where the player should not aim (the place where the player should not enter or pass). Thus, it is possible to quickly and accurately determine the player's aim and to quickly digest the unit game. Furthermore, even during the occurrence of the special game state, a predetermined number of specific unit games (14 games) until the special game state disappears can be quickly digested. In other words, it is possible to shorten the time for spending to increase. As a result, variations in the way the game progresses among the players can be reduced, and the progress of the entire unit game can be accelerated, so that the sales of the game store can be improved.

(Second embodiment)
A second example illustrating the embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the second embodiment, when a special game state (a big hit state) is generated due to the operation of the guidance increase device, the off symbol is displayed when the guidance symbol is stopped and displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31. It is configured so that there will always be a hit. That is, the probability of stopping display at the winning symbol (specific symbol) “3, 3” or “7, 7” is 49/49, and the guidance symbol is always stopped at “3, 3” or “7, 7”. It is configured to display.

  For this reason, in the second embodiment, if a high probability data table is selected in step S8062 in the guidance symbol success / failure determination process S806 of FIG. 44, a hit determination is always made in step S8064. Therefore, during operation of the guidance increase device, when the game ball passes through the guidance symbol actuation gate 29 and the guidance symbol of the guidance symbol display device 31 fluctuates, the first accessory guidance device always operates and the first feature guidance device operates. The accessory operating port 32 is opened.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the second embodiment, the first accessory guiding device can be reliably operated during the operation of the induction increasing device. For this reason, the number of games in which the first accessory guidance device operates is set so that the number of effective games (one game or two games) of the first accessory guidance device remains when the guidance increase device ends. If it is, the first accessory guiding device can be operated reliably, so that the special game state can be terminated with the first accessory operating port 32 reliably opened.

  As a result, at the start of the first game after the end of the special gaming state, the first accessory operating port 32 is open. At this time, if the game ball enters the first accessory operating port 32 and the game ball passes through the guidance increasing device operating region 38, the guidance increasing device is operated and the special game state can be generated again. .

(Third embodiment)
A third example showing the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the gate 30 configured as the second accessory guiding device operating gate for operating the second accessory guiding device operates to guide the guide symbol of the guiding symbol display device 31 to start changing in the third embodiment. It is configured to function as the symbol operating gate 30. That is, when the game ball passes through either the first guide symbol operating gate 29 or the second guide symbol operating gate 30, the guide symbol of the guide symbol display device 31 starts to fluctuate.

  In addition, the switch 202 configured as the second accessory guiding device operating gate switch in the first embodiment detects the presence or absence of the passing of the game ball in the second guiding symbol operating gate 30 in the third embodiment. It is configured as an induction symbol actuating gate switch 202.

  In the first embodiment, the variation time of the guidance symbol displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31 is normally set to about 1.5 seconds. However, in the third embodiment, the guidance symbol variation time is a predetermined value. It is configured to be extended to about 10 seconds.

  In the third embodiment, a limit (upper limit) is set on the number of times that the guide symbol can be changed in the guide symbol display device 31 per game in the normal game state where the guide increase device is not operating. The number of times the guide symbol can be varied can be set arbitrarily. The restriction on the number of times of guiding symbol variation is different between the first guiding symbol operating gate 29 and the second guiding symbol operating gate 30, and when the game ball passes the second guiding symbol operating gate 30, the game Compared to the case where the sphere passes through the first guide symbol operation gate 29, the number of times of change of the guide symbol is set to be small.

  In the third embodiment, when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol activation gate 30, the number of times the guide symbol fluctuates is 1, and when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol actuation gate 29, The maximum number of fluctuations is four. When the upper limit of the number of changes of the guide symbol is reached, the guide symbol does not change even if the game ball passes through the guide symbol operation gates 29 and 30. In addition, when the guidance increase device is operating, there is no upper limit on the number of times of variation of the guidance symbol, and the guidance symbol varies if the game ball passes through the guidance symbol actuation gates 29 and 30.

  The number of induced symbol changes when the game ball passes the first guide symbol actuation gate 29 and the number of guidance symbol changes when the game ball passes the second guide symbol actuation gate 30 are stored in predetermined areas of the RAM 402, respectively. Has been.

  Further, the second accessory guide device of the first embodiment is configured to operate when the game ball passes through the second accessory guide device operating gate, but the second accessory of the third embodiment. There is no guidance device, that is, when the game ball passes through the guidance symbol operation gates 29 and 30, the accessory guidance device starts to operate, and the first accessory operation port 32 and the second accessory operation port 33 are It becomes an open state.

  Next, the guiding symbol and accessory guiding apparatus processing S800 of the third embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, it is determined whether or not the accessory guiding device is operating (S801). As a result, when it is determined that the accessory guiding device is in operation, the accessory guiding device termination process shown in S817 to S819 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the accessory guiding device is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the guiding symbol is changing (S802).

  As a result, when it is determined that the guiding symbol is changing, the process proceeds to the changing time elapsed determination process shown in S809 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guide symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not it is during the guide symbol stop display time (S803).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is during the stop display time of the guidance symbol, the process proceeds to a stop display time elapsed determination process shown in S812 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during the guide symbol stop display time, it is determined by the guide symbol operation gate switches 201 and 202 whether or not the game ball has passed the guide symbol operation gates 29 and 30 (S804).

  As a result, if it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gates 29 and 30, the process returns as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gates 29 and 30, it is determined whether or not the number of changes in the guidance symbol has reached the upper limit (S805). At this time, the upper limit of the number of fluctuations per game is the case where the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operation gate 29 and the case where the game ball passes the second guide symbol operation gate 30. Is different. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operation gate 29, whether or not the number of times of change in the guide symbol when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operation gate 29 has reached four times. If the game ball passes through the second guide symbol operation gate 30, whether or not the number of times of change in the guide symbol when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol operation gate 30 has reached 1? Determine whether.

  In addition, when the guidance increasing device is operating, the upper limit is not set for the number of times of variation of the guidance symbol, and therefore the number of times of variation of the guidance symbol does not reach the upper limit.

  As a result, if the number of changes in the guiding symbol has reached the upper limit, the process returns as it is. On the other hand, if the number of changes in the guide symbol has not reached the upper limit, the guide symbol determination shown in FIG. 44 is executed (S806).

  Next, the variation time of the guidance symbol displayed on the guidance symbol display device 31 is set (S807). Here, the guide symbol variation time setting will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  It is determined whether or not the last game (14th game) in which the guidance increase device is operating (S8071 and S8072), and it is determined whether or not the second accessory is operating (S8073). As a result, if it is the final game in which the guidance increasing device is in operation and the second accessory is in operation, the guidance symbol variation time is set to the extended time (10 seconds in this example) (S8074). On the other hand, if any of the conditions is not satisfied, the guidance symbol variation time is set to the normal time (1.5 seconds in this example) (S8075).

  Next, returning to FIG. 49, a predetermined symbol control command is transmitted to the symbol controller 260, and the variation of the guiding symbol is started (S808).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the guidance symbol variation time has elapsed (S809). If it is determined that the guidance symbol variation time has not elapsed, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance symbol variation time has elapsed, the guidance symbol is stopped and the guidance symbol stop display time (0.5 seconds in this example) is set (S810, S811).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the guidance symbol stop display time has elapsed (S812). As a result, if it is determined that the guidance symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance symbol stop display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the guidance symbol is a combination of winning symbols (S813).

  As a result, if it is determined that the guidance symbol is not a combination of winning symbols, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the guidance symbol is a combination of winning symbols, the operation of the accessory guidance device is started (S814). With the start of the operation of the accessory guiding device, the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 are opened.

  At this time, if the guidance symbol variation time is set to the extended time in S8074 (see FIG. 51), if the normal game ball firing speed is reached, the launch of all 16 game balls is completed, and all games are played. After the ball has entered one of the entrances, the variation of the guiding symbol is completed. As a result, when it is the final game (14th game) during operation of the induction increasing device and the second accessory is in operation, the increase in induction is performed with the accessory operation ports 32 and 33 being opened. The operation of the device ends and the next game starts.

  Next, returning to FIG. 50, the guide device process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 46 is performed (S815), and the firing timing display process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 47 is performed (S816).

  Next, when it is determined in S801 (see FIG. 49) that the accessory guiding device is in operation, an accessory guiding device termination process is performed (S817, S818, S819). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the first accessory operating port 32 or the second accessory operating port 33, and it is determined whether or not a game result has been obtained three times. As a result, when it is determined that the player has entered the first accessory operating port 32 or the second accessory operating port 33 or that the game result has been obtained three times, the operation of the accessory guiding device is stopped. . As a result, the first accessory operating port 32 and the second accessory operating port 33 are closed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, during the operation of the second character in the final game in which the induction increasing device is operating, 16 game balls are obtained by extending the variation time of the induction symbol. The accessory operating ports 32 and 33 do not open until all of the game balls have been launched and all the game balls have finished entering any of the entrances.

  When the score increasing device is operating, it is considered that the upper limit (10 points) of scores that can be obtained in the game has been reached. In such a case, it is not necessary to enter the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 any more. However, if the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 are open, a game ball may enter. As a result, the special game state ends with the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 closed.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from entering the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 and closing the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 by extending the variation time of the guide symbol. As a result, the special game state can be terminated while the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 remain open.

  As a result, at the start of the first game after the end of the special gaming state, the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 are in the open state. At this time, if the game ball enters the first accessory operating port 32 and the game ball passes through the guidance increasing device operating region 38, the guidance increasing device is operated and the special game state can be generated again. .

  As described above, by opening the accessory operation ports 32 and 33 at the start of the first game after the end of the special gaming state, the probability of occurrence of the next special gaming state can be increased. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state again can be significantly increased, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, by increasing the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state, it is possible to prevent the rate of return to the player from being extremely suppressed. Further, as in the third embodiment, the timing of opening the accessory operating ports 32 and 33 is delayed without extending the variation time of the guide symbol that easily draws the player's attention without giving the player a sense of incongruity. be able to.

  By the way, in the configuration in which the guide symbols fluctuate between the two guide symbol operation gates 29 and 30 provided on the left and right of the game board 20 as in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the right side is displayed while the special game state is generated. Since it is necessary to make the second guide symbol operating gate 30 easy to pass through, it is impossible to make a nail adjustment that makes it difficult to enter the second guide symbol operating gate 30. On the other hand, in the state where it is easy to enter the second guidance symbol operation gate 30, the variation of the guidance symbol frequently occurs in the normal gaming state, and the frequency of operation of the guidance increase device increases. This increases the disadvantage of the game store for the player, and is not preferable in terms of game balance. In addition, if it is easy to enter the second guidance symbol operating gate 30, the game will proceed by just hitting the right side of the game board 20 in both the normal game state and the special game state. , Game progress becomes monotonous.

  On the other hand, as in the third embodiment, by setting a limit on the number of fluctuations of the guide symbol per game when the game ball passes at least through the second guide symbol operation gate 30, the second guide symbol operation is performed. Without adjusting the nail around the gate 30, the number of occurrences of the special game state due to the second guide symbol operation gate 30 can be suppressed, and the disadvantage on the game store side can be suppressed. Thereby, the profits of the game store side and the player side can be balanced.

  Similarly, by setting a limit on the number of times the guide symbol fluctuates when a game ball passes through the first guide symbol operating gate 29, the first guide can be performed without adjusting the nail around the first guide symbol operating gate 29. The number of occurrences of the special gaming state due to the symbol operating gate 29 can be suppressed.

  Also, when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol operating gate 30, the number of times the guide symbol fluctuates is set smaller than when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operating gate 29. The player can be guided to aim at the first guide symbol operation gate 29 on the left side. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the monotonousness in which the game progresses only with the right strike.

  In the third embodiment, when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol operating gate 30, the number of times of change of the guide symbol is set to be smaller than when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operating gate 29. Thus, the player is guided to aim at the first guide symbol operation gate 29 on the left side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time for which the guide symbol operation gates 29 and 30 are effectively operated is set, respectively. The same effect can be obtained by setting the time during which the operation gate 30 operates effectively to be shorter than the time during which the first guide symbol operation gate 29 operates effectively. That is, when the game ball passes through the gates 29, 30 when the gates 29, 30 are valid, the guidance symbol starts to change, and the game balls pass through the gates 29, 30 when the gates 29, 30 are not valid. In some cases, the guide symbol does not start to fluctuate. For this reason, the guidance symbol when the game ball passes the second guidance symbol actuation gate 30 is set by setting the time for which the second guidance symbol actuation gate 30 is valid to be shorter than the duration for which the first guidance symbol actuation gate 29 is valid. The number of fluctuations can be substantially reduced as compared to the case where the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operation gate 29. As a result, when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol actuation gate 30, the number of guidance symbol fluctuations is set to be smaller than when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol actuation gate 29, The player can be guided to aim at the first guide symbol operation gate 29.

  Further, by setting the guide symbol change time when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol operating gate 30 to be longer than the guide symbol change time when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operating gate 29, the game When the ball passes through the second guide symbol operating gate 30, the same effect as when the game ball is set so that the number of times the guide symbol fluctuates is smaller than when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol operating gate 29 is obtained. Can do. That is, when the game ball passes through the gates 29 and 30 while the guide symbol of the guide symbol display device 31 is changing, the passage of the gate is ignored (see FIG. 49). Therefore, by setting the guide symbol variation time when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol actuation gate 30 to be longer than the guide symbol variation time when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol actuation gate 29, the game The number of times of guidance symbol variation when the ball passes through the second guidance symbol actuation gate 30 can be made substantially smaller than when the game ball passes through the first guidance symbol actuation gate 29. As a result, when the game ball passes through the second guide symbol actuation gate 30, the number of guidance symbol fluctuations is set to be smaller than when the game ball passes through the first guide symbol actuation gate 29, The player can be guided to aim at the first guide symbol operation gate 29.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, the 4th example which shows the embodiment of the present invention is described based on FIGS. Description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  The guidance symbol display device 31 of the fourth embodiment includes three symbol display areas. Each of the three symbol display areas of the guidance symbol display device 31 can display numbers 1 to 7, and can display 343 combinations of guidance symbols. In the present embodiment, the combination of “3, 3, 3” and the combination of “7, 7, 7” are used as winning symbol combinations, and the other combinations are out of combination.

  In the fourth embodiment, three different variable display modes are prepared for the guide symbol displayed on the guide symbol display device 31. Specifically, in the case of 1) per-display mode, for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol of the guidance symbol display device 31 are aligned to the same symbol, and after passing through a predetermined reach display mode, the right symbol is changed to the left symbol and the middle symbol. Align the same design and stop and confirm. 2) In the case of the outreach display mode, for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol are aligned with the same symbol, and after passing through a predetermined reach display mode, the right symbol is different from other symbols (for example, one of the other symbols). Stop and confirm with the previous symbol). 3) In the case of the normal out-of-display mode, each guide symbol is set as a different out symbol, and is stopped and displayed at a timing shifted from each other.

  Also, in the fourth embodiment, when a hit determination is made in the success / failure determination process S806, immediately after that, the stop symbol is not displayed with a combination of hit symbols, and the guide symbol is changed a predetermined number of times and then the stop symbol is displayed with a combination of hit symbols. It is configured to perform a delay process per hit. For this reason, in the fourth embodiment, the expected hit counter and the stock counter are set in the RAM 402 (see FIG. 6).

  The expected hit counter stores the number of times that the guide symbol is changed before the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. When the expected hit counter is set, a hit delay process is performed until the hit expected counter value reaches zero. Is called. The stock counter stores the number of hits that occurred during hit delay processing. The initial values of the expected hit counter and stock counter are set to zero. Further, in the fourth embodiment, a random number for delay is set in the RAM 402. The hit delay random number is used to set the number of times that the guide symbol is changed before the stop symbol is displayed in combination with the hit symbol in the hit delay process.

  Next, the guidance symbol success / failure determination processing S806 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, it is determined whether or not the induction increasing device is operating (S8061). As a result, when the induction increasing device is not operating, the determination processing A is performed (S8062), and when the induction increasing device is operating, the determination processing B is performed (S8063).

  The success / failure determination process A performed in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for success / failure determination is successful (S8062A), and when the value of the random number for determination of success / failure is successful, the value of the stock counter is incremented by 1 (S8062B).

Next, it is determined whether or not the expected hit counter is 0 (S8062C). As a result, when the expected hit counter is 0, it is determined whether or not a random number value for determining whether or not it is a hit (S8062D). When the value of the random number for determination of success / failure is a win, a hit expected counter is set (S8062E). The expected hit counter is set by acquiring a random number for hit delay processing. At this time, it is set so that the fluctuation pattern of the guidance symbol is in the detachment reach display mode with high probability (for example, 2/3) (S8062F), and the detachment stop symbol is set (S8062G). In S8062D, when the random number value for the determination of success / failure is not a hit, the outage stop symbol of S8062G is set.

  On the other hand, if the hit expected counter is not 0, the hit expected counter is decremented by 1 (S8062H), and it is determined whether or not the expected hit counter has become 0 (S8062I). As a result, if the expected hit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S8062F. As a result, when the expected hit counter is not 0 and the hit occurrence is scheduled after the guide symbol has fluctuated a predetermined number of times, reach display (outgoing reach display mode) occurs in a concentrated manner.

  On the other hand, when the expected hit counter is 0, the stock counter is decremented by 1 (S8062J), and it is determined whether or not the stock counter is 0 (S8062K). As a result, when the stock counter becomes 0, a hit expected counter is set as in S8062E (S8062L), and when the stock counter does not become 0, the hit expected counter is not set. Thereafter, a winning stop symbol is set (S8062M), and a predicted hit flag is set (S8062N).

  Next, the success / failure determination process B performed in the special game state will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for success / failure determination is a hit (S8063A). During the occurrence of the special gaming state, the determination is made using the high-probability data table, so that the winning is a high probability. If the result of determination is that the random number for success / failure determination is winning, a winning stop symbol is set (S8063B), and a predicted hit flag is set (S8063C). On the other hand, if the value of the random number for success / failure determination is not a hit, a come-off stop symbol is set (S8063D).

  As described above, when a hit occurs as in the fourth embodiment, a reach display is generated by generating a reach display with a high probability when the guide symbol is changed a predetermined number of times and then stopped and displayed with the hit symbol. Can be generated in a concentrated manner. Thereby, a change can be given to the change display pattern of a guidance symbol, and the effect effect of a guidance symbol can be heightened. As a result, the player's expectation can be cumulatively increased and the interest can be improved. Further, since the reach display is intensively displayed, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the reliability of the player with respect to the reach display can be increased.

  In addition, when the special gaming state occurs, there is a high probability that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, so that when the winning occurs, the guide symbol is changed a predetermined number of times and then the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. Delay processing is not performed.

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In the first embodiment, the guide devices 34 and 35 displaying “O” and “X” are used as the instruction notifying means for notifying information advantageous to the player and disadvantageous information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any information that is advantageous and disadvantageous to the player may be notified, and for example, the player may be notified using voice, characters, colors, or the like.

  In the first embodiment, a software random number using a software random number counter is used as a random number for determination of success / failure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a hardware random number using a signal generated independently of software processing is used. Also good. This makes it difficult for the fraudster to grasp the timing of the hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, a fixed value (for example, 0) is used as the initial value for updating the random number counter in the random number update time S203 (see FIG. 34) in the game start process S200. You may comprise so that an initial value may be changed for every update. For example, an initial value counter may be provided separately from the initial value updating random number counter, and the value of the initial value counter may be used as the initial value. This also makes it difficult for the fraudster to grasp the timing of the hit. Further, by using a hardware random number that is updated asynchronously with the random number counter as the initial value counter, it is possible to make it more difficult to grasp the hit timing.

  In the first embodiment, the probability of stopping display with a winning symbol is set to a high probability by the guidance increasing device operation S706 in the guidance increasing device process S700 (see FIG. 39). The probability of hitting may be increased by increasing. For example, in the case where the guidance symbol display device includes two symbol display areas, only “1, 2” is removed as a symbol, and other symbol combinations, that is, “1, 1”, “2, 2,”, “ In addition to “4, 4”, “5, 5”, “6, 6”, “1, 3”, “1, 4”... “6, 4”, “6, 5” are also used as symbols. Refers to cases.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the induction increasing device operating region 38 that reciprocates below the croon 37 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. The induction increasing device operating region 38 can also be constituted by a hole formed in the rotating disk-shaped member. In the example shown in FIG. 55, four holes are formed around the disk-shaped member, one of which constitutes the induction increasing device operating region 38, and the other hole is a discharge port (induction increasing device non-operating region). 38a.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Moreover, unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

It is a front view which shows the combination type game machine by the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of a special game device. It is a rear view which shows a combination type game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electronic controller. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of CPU of a main control part. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a board surface relay board. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a game frame relay board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a launch control board. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to an audio | voice control board. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a symbol control board. It is a block diagram which shows the various game devices connected to a lamp control board. 6 is a timing chart of signals output from the main control unit to the external inspection device. It is a block diagram which shows the flow of the signal in launching operation. It is a graph which shows the content of the signal regarding launching operation. It is a graph which shows the discharge control command transmitted to the payout control part from the main control part. It is a timing chart when performing game start permission. It is a timing chart in the case of performing ball feed prohibition. It is a timing chart in the case of performing ball feed permission. It is a timing chart in the case of prohibiting firing. It is a timing chart in the case of performing launch permission. It is a timing chart in the case of performing launch permission. It is a timing chart in the case of performing an interval function. It is a timing chart when the winning symbol confirmation time has elapsed during the operation of the interval function. It is a timing chart in case the winning symbol confirmation time has not elapsed after the end of the operation of the interval function. It is a timing chart in case the 16th game ball struck out turns into a foul ball. FIG. 16 is a timing chart when the guidance symbol display device is operating even when the sixteenth game ball passes through the guidance symbol operation gate, the measurement of the winning symbol confirmation time is completed, and the operation of the interval function is stopped. FIG. 10 is a timing chart when the 16th game ball passes through the guide symbol operating gate and the guide symbol that causes the guide symbol display device to open the first accessory operating port is confirmed and stopped in a specific combination. . It is a timing chart at the time of the 16th game ball having entered the 1st character operation opening and passing the discharge opening. It is a timing chart at the time of the 16th game ball having entered the 1st character operation opening and passing through the guidance increase device operation field. It is a timing chart in case the prize ball payout device is operating even if the interval time due to the stop of the operation of the interval function has elapsed or the winning symbol confirmation time has elapsed. It is a flowchart which shows the main job of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows a game start process. It is a flowchart which shows a game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an accessory game process. It is a flowchart which shows a score increase apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance increase apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance increase apparatus operation area | region movement stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a croon hole passage alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance symbol and an accessory guide apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance symbol and an accessory guide apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows a guidance symbol success / failure determination process. It is a graph which shows the relationship between the number of remaining games in operation | movement of a guidance increase apparatus, and the remaining open | release number of a 1st character operation opening, Comprising: (a) is a case where a score increase apparatus operate | moves 14 times, Is when the scoring device is activated 13 times. It is a flowchart which shows a guide apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows a firing timing display process. It is a flowchart which shows a power failure generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the induction | guidance | derivation symbol of 3rd Example, and an accessory guide apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows the induction | guidance | derivation symbol of 3rd Example, and an accessory guide apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol change time setting process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the guidance symbol success / failure determination process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process A in the guidance symbol success / failure determination process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure determination process B in the guidance symbol success / failure determination process of 4th Example. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the modification of a special game device.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine (combination-type game machine), 20 ... Game board, 24 ... 16 consecutive entrance (entrance area), 25 ... Winning symbol display device (winning information display device), 29 ... Guidance symbol operation gate, 30 ... second accessory guide device operation gate, 31 ... guide symbol display device (symbol display device), 32 ... first accessory operation port (variable entrance), 34, 35 ... guide device (instruction notification means), 36 ... Special game device (specific region), 37 ... Kroon, 38 ... Guidance increase device operation region (specific region), 40 ... Launch timing instruction device, 200 ... Main control unit (variable pitching device, special game generating device, Award mode increasing device), 230 ... payout control unit, 250 ... voice control unit, 260 ... symbol control unit, 270 ... lamp control unit.

Claims (4)

A plurality of entrance areas into which game balls can enter, and a winning symbol display device that displays winning symbols based on the entrance of game balls into the entrance regions, and a predetermined number of game balls on the game board A one-unit game is performed by elapse of the required time and a prize mode is determined based on a combination of winning symbols displayed on the winning symbol display device during the one-unit game. It is a combination type gaming machine that gives a prize game value corresponding to a prize mode,
A first symbol operating port through which a game ball can pass;
A second design opening through which a game ball can pass;
A plurality of patterns can be displayed, and when the game ball passes through the first symbol operating port or the second symbol operating port, the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variation display time, and then the symbols are predetermined. A symbol display device for stopping display only for the stop display time;
When the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device is a specific symbol among the plurality of patterns, the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance are opened after the predetermined stop display time has elapsed. When a game ball enters one of the first variable entrance and the second variable entrance, or when a predetermined number of unit games are finished without entering, A variable pitching device for closing one variable pitching port and the second variable pitching port;
A special gaming device having a specific area and a discharge opening therein, wherein the first variable entry opening functions as an entry opening;
The game ball that has entered the first variable entry slot is operated only for a predetermined number of unit games by passing through the specific area, and the symbol of the symbol display device is stopped at the specific symbol during the operation. Special game generating means for generating a special game state that increases the probability of being displayed;
In a normal game state where the special game generating means is not operated, when a game ball passes through the second symbol operation port, a variation that limits the number of times the symbol display is changed in the symbol display device in the one unit game. Time limit means,
Time extension means for performing an extension process for extending at least one of the predetermined variation display time and the predetermined stop display time in the last unit game during operation of the special game generating means;
A combination type gaming machine comprising:   The time extension means, as the extension process, outputs at least one of the predetermined variation display time and the predetermined stop display time when the predetermined number of game balls in the final unit game have been released. 2. The combination type gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein all of the predetermined number of game balls are extended until they have entered any of the entrance areas.   In the final unit game during the operation of the special game generating means, when the game ball enters the second variable entrance, the time extension means performs the extension process. A combination type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A prize mode increasing device for increasing a prize mode during the unit game when a game ball enters the second variable entrance,
3. The time extension means performs the extension process when the prize mode increasing device is operating in the last unit game during the operation of the special game generating means. The combination game machine described.

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