JP2022024747A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game and securing a fair game.SOLUTION: When a first game ball in a current small win game enters a first large winning hole 54, the first treasure box is opened and the first diamond is displayed on a winning number display 404 as shown in Fig. 17(E) regardless of entry into a specific area 64 or entry into a normal area 66. Each time when one game ball enters the first large winning hole 54 thereafter, the next single treasure box is opened and the next single diamond is displayed on the winning number display 404 regardless of entry into the specific area 64 or entry into the normal area 66.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a gaming area in which a gaming ball (game medium) moves and launches the gaming ball into the gaming area in response to a player's operation. This type of gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening as a detection area for detecting a gaming ball in the gaming area, and when the entry of the gaming ball into the starting winning opening is detected, a random number value is acquired and held in the storage means. Then, a game lottery is performed in which the random values held in the storage means are used in a predetermined order to determine whether or not the big hit or the small hit is successful. If the result of the game lottery is a big hit, a predetermined number of big hit games are executed, and if the result of the game lottery is a small hit, one small hit game is executed and the big hit is executed. In a game or a small hit game, the large winning opening provided in the game area is operated in an open state, and the game ball is paid out each time the game ball enters the large winning opening.

Then, in this type of gaming machine, the small hit game can be performed in the predetermined game state by allowing the game ball to reach the big winning opening in the predetermined game state while allowing the small hit game to be executed frequently. When executed, there is a game ball that enters the large winning opening and a large number of game balls are paid out (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-83980

However, in this type of gaming machine, the time during which the large winning opening can be opened in one small hit game is limited to a predetermined short time, so that the large winning opening is entered in the small hit game. In many cases, the player is not aware of the number of game balls that can be played, and the player may lose the profit obtained by the small hit game.

In addition, this type of gaming machine is provided with a handle for launching a gaming ball, but if a strong force is applied to the handle when moving the gaming machine, the handle will operate normally. There is a risk that it will affect the fair game without it. In addition, this type of gaming machine is provided with a rail that guides the launched gaming ball to the gaming area, but if the rail is not provided correctly, the gaming ball will not move normally and will affect fair gaming. May be given.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game and guaranteeing a fair game.

(1) The present invention includes a frame body, an operation unit that is rotatably supported by the frame body and for performing an operation for causing a launching device to launch a game medium, and a game area in which the game medium moves. A specific game in which a predetermined area provided in the game area, a lottery means for performing a lottery, and a specific game in which a game medium can enter the predetermined area when the result of the lottery is a specific result other than a big hit. The specific game execution means for executing the above and the effect control means for controlling the effect are provided, and when the game medium enters the predetermined area in the specific game, the specific display is provided so as to correspond to the number of the game media entering the predetermined area. Is a specific display mode, the operation unit includes a finger hook portion on which the player's finger rests, and can rotate from the initial position to the maximum rotation position, and the finger hook portion at the initial position and the maximum rotation position. The present invention relates to a gaming machine, characterized in that the slingshot does not protrude downward from the lower edge of the door body.

In the present invention, since the finger hook portion does not protrude below the lower edge portion of the frame body, the finger hook portion does not come into contact with the floor or the like even when the game machine is placed on the floor or the like. In this way, while preventing the operation unit from being damaged, when the game medium enters the predetermined area in the specific game, the specific display changes, so that the player is made to recognize the number of the game media that has entered the predetermined area and is specified. It is possible to prevent the player from losing the profit obtained by the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game and guaranteeing a fair game.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the game board of the game machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the big prize opening of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the state display part of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the small hit in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image which is displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the handle of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the arrangement of the handle of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a side sectional view of the upper part of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the gaming board of the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the outer rail of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged side sectional view of the upper part of the gaming board of the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming board of the gaming machine of the embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The embodiments described below do not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. Configuration of the gaming machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment plays a game using a gaming ball (game medium) rented from the gaming field, and is provided with an outer frame 2 forming an outer surface of the gaming machine and inside the gaming machine. , The game board 6 forming the game area 4 in which the game ball moves, the inner frame 7 (frame body, door body) in which the game board 6 and various control boards are provided inside the game machine, and the game area 4 It is provided with a glass unit 8 that makes it visible and inaccessible to the player, and a front frame 10 (frame body, door body) formed so as to surround the game area 4 on the front surface of the game machine. The front frame 10 forms a front frame opening 11 which is an opening in a range corresponding to the game area 4 so that the game area 4 can be visually recognized by the player, and the front frame 10 closes the front frame opening 11 on the back side. By attaching the glass unit 8 from the machine, the front surface of the gaming machine is formed together with the glass unit 8.

A part of the front frame 10 is made of a translucent material through which light is transmitted, and a plurality of directing lights for enlivening the game are output inside the part made of the translucent material. The front frame lamp 12 is provided. Further, in the lower part of the front frame 10, a speaker 14 for outputting a production sound or the like for enlivening the game is provided.

Further, an upper plate 16 for storing the game ball is provided in the lower center of the front frame 10, and the game ball is placed on the left side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16 from the gaming machine to the player. A payout port 18 for paying out is provided. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 10, the handle 20 is rotatably supported with respect to the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation of rotating the handle 20 clockwise toward the game machine, the game machine A launching device (not shown) provided inside is activated to launch a gaming ball in the gaming area 4. The launching device of the present embodiment can launch 99 game balls per minute (1.65 per second).

A supply port 22 for supplying a game ball from the upper plate 16 to the launching device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16. Further, below the upper plate 16, a lower plate 24 for storing a surplus game ball when the game ball cannot be stored in the upper plate 16 is provided.

Further, on the front side of the edge of the upper plate 16, an effect input device 26 (effect operation means) imitating the shape of a gun is provided, and when the player operates the effect input device 26, the effect performed by the gaming machine is performed. Changes.

Then, in the present embodiment, the front frame 10 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 7 and the outer frame 2 with the front frame shaft 27 along the left side of the front frame 10 and the left side (side portion) of the outer frame 2 as the center. Has been done. Then, when the key is inserted into a cylinder lock (not shown) provided above the handle 20 and rotated in one direction, the lock is released, and the front frame 10 is centered on the front frame shaft 27 with respect to the inner frame 7 and the outer frame 2. It can be opened.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with the outer rail 28 in a circular shape, and the area surrounded by the outer rail 28 is the game area 4 in which the game ball moves. Further, at the left end of the game area 4, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28, and the outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are provided below the game board 6 and are not shown. The game ball fired from the device is guided to the game area 4.

Further, in the central portion of the game board 6, a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display unit) for displaying an effect image for enlivening the game and an effect unit 36 provided with a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32 are provided. It is provided. The display frame 34 has a portion made of a translucent material that transmits light, and an effect light or the like for enlivening the game is output inside the portion made of the translucent material. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided.

In the present embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball launched from the launcher is the game area 4 (first game area) on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 or. The game area 4 (second game area) on the right side is designed to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, and the movement direction of the game ball moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. ..

Further, an opening 40 through which a game ball falling through the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass is formed in the left portion of the display frame 34, and the game ball passing through the opening 40 is provided in the display frame 34. It passes through the passage 42 and falls on the stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32. The upper surface of the stage 44 has a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 so that the game ball can fall downward from the stage 44, and the ball falls from the passage 42 onto the stage 44. The game ball moves back and forth on the stage 44 from side to side, and then falls downward from the vicinity of the center of the stage 44.

Below the central portion of the stage 44, a first starting winning opening 46 (first region) is provided in which a game ball that has fallen downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44 can enter. The first start winning opening 46 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the gaming ball has entered, and is configured so that the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters. Every time a game ball enters 46, a predetermined number of game balls (one or more specified numbers, for example, four) are paid out to the player, and a random value is acquired to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. A lottery will be held.

Further, in the lower part of the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the game machine, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third. A general winning opening 47-3 is provided. The first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2 and the third general winning opening 47-3 are the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2 or the third general winning opening 47-3. It has a built-in sensor that detects the gaming balls that have entered the winning opening 47-3 one by one, and is configured so that when the gaming ball enters, the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine. 1. Every time one game ball enters the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3, a predetermined number (one or more specified number, for example, four or four) is given to the player. 7) game balls will be paid out, but no special lottery will be held.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a sensor for detecting one game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 47-1 is provided in the path through which the game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 47-1 passes. Has been done. Then, each time a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 47-1 is detected, four game balls are paid out to the player.

On the other hand, the route through which the game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-2 and the route through which the game ball that has entered the third general winning opening 47-3 pass are internally combined into one route. Sensors are provided for merging (connecting) and detecting one game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3 on the merging route. Then, every time a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-1 or the third general winning opening 47.2 is detected, seven game balls are paid out to the player.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a passage gate 48 through which the game ball passes without being collected inside the game machine is provided. The passing gate 48 has a built-in sensor that detects that the game ball has passed, and each time the game ball passes through the passing gate 48, a normal lottery is performed to acquire a random number value and determine whether or not the game is a normal hit. ..

Further, in the lower part of the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second start winning opening 50 (predetermined area, third area) is provided in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The second start winning opening 50 has a built-in sensor that detects the game balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 50 one by one, and is in a reduced state (entry) in which it is difficult for the game balls to enter the second starting winning opening 50. An ordinary accessory 52 (auxiliary means) equipped with an auxiliary member that can operate between a non-assisted state / non-assisted state and an expanded state in which the game ball easily enters (assisted / assisted state) is provided. There is. The ordinary accessory 52 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid for operating the auxiliary member, and is controlled so as to be in an expanded state under a predetermined condition when a normal hit is won in the ordinary lottery. Then, every time one game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, a predetermined number (one or more specified number, for example, one) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a random number value is acquired. Then, a special lottery is held to decide whether to win the big hit or the small hit.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a fourth general winning opening 47-4 is provided in the upper left of the second starting winning opening 50, where the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters. ing. The 4th general winning opening 47-4 has a built-in sensor that detects the gaming balls that have entered the 4th general winning opening 47-4 one by one, and when the gaming ball enters, the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine. Each time one game ball enters the 4th general winning opening 47-4, a predetermined number of game balls (one or more specified numbers, for example, three) are sent to the player. It will be paid out, but no special lottery will be held.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a first large winning opening 54 is provided below the passing gate 48, in which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. The first special winning opening 54 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first winning opening 54 one by one, and is provided with a plate-shaped member that closes the first special winning opening 54. 56 is provided, and the first special accessory 56 is in a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 54 and an open state in which the game ball can enter (second state, inaccessible state). It is configured to be operable between the first state and the accessible state). The first special accessory 56 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-shaped member, and is opened under a predetermined condition in a small hit game that is started when a small hit is won in a special lottery. Is controlled by. Then, each time one game ball enters the first large winning opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second large winning opening 58 is provided below the first large winning opening 54, in which the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the game ball enters. The second special winning opening 58 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 58 one by one, and is provided with a plate-shaped member that closes the second special winning opening 58. 60 is provided, and the second special accessory 60 is in a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second special winning opening 58 and an open state in which the game ball can enter (second state, inaccessible state). It is configured to be operable between the first state and the accessible state). The second special accessory 60 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-shaped member, and is controlled so as to be in an open state under a predetermined condition in a jackpot game that is started when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. Will be done. Then, each time one game ball enters the second large winning opening 58, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are paid out to the player.

3A and 3B are perspective views showing a first special winning opening 54 in which the first special accessory 56 is in an open state. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first large winning opening 54 of the present embodiment is provided on the left side inside the first large winning opening 54 and has a specific area 64 into which a game ball can enter, and the first large winning opening 54. It is composed of a normal area 66 provided on the right side inside the mouth 54 and into which a game ball can enter. Of these, the specific area 64 is provided with a specific accessory 68 having a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered and a plate-shaped member that closes the specific area 64. The specific accessory 68 is shown in FIG. As shown in (A), an open state (enterable state) in which the game ball can enter the specific area 64, and a closed state (entry) in which the game ball cannot enter the specific area 64 as shown in FIG. 3 (B). It is configured to be operable with (impossible state). The specific accessory 68 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-shaped member, and is controlled to be in an open state under a predetermined condition in a small hit game. Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 54 due to the first special accessory 56 being in the open state, the game ball enters the specific area 64 if the specific accessory 68 is in the open state. The game ball cannot enter the specific area 64 unless the specific accessory 68 is in the open state.

Further, the normal area 66 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has entered, but the plate-shaped member for blocking the normal area 66 is not provided, and the game ball is opened when the first special accessory 56 is opened. Can enter.

Therefore, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 54 due to the first special accessory 56 being in the open state, if the specific accessory 68 is in the open state, the game ball is in the specific area. 64 or the normal area 66 is entered, and when the specific accessory 68 is in the closed state, the game ball enters the normal area 66 without entering the specific area 64. There is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the lowermost portion of the game area 4, an out port 69 is provided to collect the game ball that has fallen in the game area 4 without entering any of the winning openings inside the game machine. ..

The launching device for the game ball is configured to change the firing output of the game ball by adjusting the amount of rotation of the handle 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the amount of rotation of the handle 20 is small, a liquid crystal display is used. The game ball is launched so that the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the 32, and when the amount of rotation of the handle 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 40 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. Is fired.

Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the handle 20 according to the game situation, the game ball falls in the game area 40 on the left side, passes through the opening 40, the passage 42, and the stage 44, and the first start winning opening 46 A game ball is fired (left-handed) so as to enter the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, or the third general winning opening 47-3 (left-handed). The ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side so that the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, or the 4th general winning opening 47-4, the 2nd starting winning opening 50, the 1st large winning opening 54, the 2nd. The game ball is fired so that the game ball enters the large winning opening 58 (right-handed).

Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming ball falls in the gaming area 4 on the left side, the gaming ball does not pass through the passing gate 48, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4, the second start. If the gaming ball does not enter the winning opening 50, the first major winning opening 54, or the second major winning opening 58, and the gaming ball falls into the game area 4 on the right side, the first starting winning opening 46, The game ball does not enter the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47.2, and the third general winning opening 47-3.

In FIG. 2, directly above the first starting winning opening 46, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, the third general winning opening 47-3, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4. , 1st start winning opening 46, 1st general winning opening 47-1, 2nd general winning opening 47-2, 3rd general winning opening 47-3 and 4th general winning opening 47-4 Two game nails for adjusting the approach are drawn, and many other game nails are struck on the surface of the game board 6.

Further, a right-handed ramp 70 is provided on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4 to notify that the player should make a right-handed hit. Further, below the right-handed lamp 70, a status display unit 71 is provided to indicate various states of the gaming machine by turning on and off the lamp and the like.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the external configuration of the state display unit 71. As shown in FIG. 4, the status display unit 71 includes a normal symbol display unit 72, a normal hold display unit 74, a first special symbol display unit 76, a first special hold display unit 78, a second special symbol display unit 80, and a first. 2 A special hold display unit 82 and a game status display unit 84 are provided.

The normal symbol display unit 72 is composed of two lamps, and when a normal lottery is performed, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by turning on or off the two lamps. Display and display the result of the normal lottery.

The normal hold display unit 74 is composed of two lamps, and acquires a random number value for normal lottery, such as when the normal symbol is already in the variable display or the stop display when the game ball passes through the passing gate 48. Also, when the normal lottery random number value is held due to the inability to perform the normal lottery, the normal hold number corresponding to the number of the hold normal lottery random number values is displayed, and two lamps are displayed. Depending on the combination of turning on, off, or blinking, 0 to 4 normal hold numbers are displayed.

The first special symbol display unit 76 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the first start winning opening 46, the first special symbol is blinked by blinking the 7-segment display. Is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display in any one of a plurality of types, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

The first special hold display unit 78 is composed of two lamps, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already in variable display or stop display when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46. When the special lottery random value is reserved as the first special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the special lottery random value is acquired, for example, the reserved first special random number value The first special hold number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed by the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

The second special symbol display unit 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the second start winning opening 50, the second special symbol is blinked by blinking the 7-segment display. The second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display in any one of a plurality of types, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

The second special hold display unit 82 is composed of two lamps, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already in variable display or stop display when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50. When the special lottery random value is reserved as the second special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the special lottery random value is acquired, for example, the reserved second special random number value The second special hold number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special hold numbers are displayed by the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the two lamps.

The game status display unit 84 is composed of six lamps, and displays the currently set type of gaming status by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. In the present embodiment, the normal state (second control state), the special game state started when the big hit is won in the special lottery, and the execution of the special lottery by shortening the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to set three types of game states, which are short-time states (first control state) that frequently arrive at the opportunity, and any of the game states is set by the combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. Show if it is.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub board 102 include hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or RAM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

The main board 100 includes a passing gate sensor 104 that detects game balls passing through the passing gate 48 one by one, a first starting winning opening sensor 106 that detects game balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 46 one by one, and a first. 2 The second start winning opening sensor 107 that detects the game balls that have entered the starting winning opening 50 one by one, the first large winning opening sensor 108 that detects the game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 54 one by one, the first The second major winning opening sensor 109 that detects the game balls that have entered the two major winning openings 58 one by one, the specific area sensor 110 that detects the game balls that have entered the specific area 64 one by one, and the first general winning opening 47- The second general winning opening sensor 111 that detects the game balls that have entered 1 one by one, the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3 that has entered the third general winning opening 47-3 one by one. Inputs such as the general winning opening sensor 112, the third general winning opening sensor 113 that detects one game ball that has entered the fourth general winning opening 47-4, and the payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out. In response to the input signal from the means, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and based on the calculation results, the state display drive device 120, the ordinary accessory drive device 122, the first special accessory drive device 124, and the first 2 Controls the operation of output means such as the special accessory drive device 126, the specific accessory drive device 128, and the payout device 130.

Further, the sub-board 102 receives the signal sent from the main board 100 and the input signal from the effect button switch 150, performs various operations for executing the effect according to the progress of the game, and the calculation result. Based on the above, the operation of the effect device 176 such as the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, and the effect object drive device 174 is controlled.

The main board 100 includes a random number generation means 210, a normal lottery means 220, a normal display control means 222, a normal accessory control means 224, a special lottery means 230, a special display control means 240, a small hit game execution means 250, and a big hit game execution. The means 252, the game state transition control means 260, the payout control means 270, the communication control means 280, and the main memory 290 are included.

The random number generation means 210 is a means for generating a random number value for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator that generates a hardware random number or a program that generates a software random number. The software random number can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the "random number value" is not only a value that randomly occurs in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is generated regularly, but the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The ordinary lottery means 220 is a random number value for ordinary lottery (lottery information) from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the passing gate sensor 104 that detects the game balls passing through the passing gate 48 one by one. Is stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912 of the main memory 290, and a normal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal lottery random number value read from the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is a normal hit.

Specifically, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is provided with four ordinary hold storage areas 1 to 4 as storage areas for storing the acquired random number values for ordinary lottery. Then, apart from the normal random number storage means 2912, the random number value for the normal lottery read from the normal hold storage area 1 of the normal random number storage means 2912 and the normal lottery is performed is stored until the variation display and the stop display of the normal symbol are completed. As a storage area, one ordinary hold storage area is provided. Then, when the ordinary lottery random number value is acquired from the random number generating means 210, the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the ordinary lottery random number value in a state where the ordinary lottery random number value is not stored in any of the ordinary hold storage area 1 to the ordinary hold storage area 4. First, the random number value for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary hold storage area 1. When the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area 1, if the normal symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area. If not, the normal lottery random number value is immediately read from the normal hold storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, and the normal lottery random number value obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal hold storage area. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, when the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area, the normal lottery random value is stored in the normal hold storage area 1. Withhold.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the passing gate sensor 104 and the normal lottery random number value is acquired in the state where the normal lottery random number value is held in the normal hold storage area 1, the normal lottery means 220 is used. , On the condition that the number of normal lottery random numbers held in the normal hold storage area 1 to the normal hold storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of normal hold is less than 4. The normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal hold storage area which is the normal hold storage area in which the normal lottery random number value is not held and the ordinal number is the smallest among the normal hold storage areas 1 to the normal hold storage area 4.

Then, when the fluctuation display and the stop display of the normal symbol are completed, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random value stored in the normal hold storage area, and the normal lottery random value is set in the normal hold storage area 1. When it is on hold, the normal lottery random number value is read from the normal hold storage area 1 to perform the normal lottery, and the normal lottery random number value obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal hold storage area. Here, when the normal lottery random number value remains after the normal hold storage area 2, the remaining normal lottery random number value is the normal hold storage area whose ordinal number is one smaller than the original normal hold storage area. Move to. For example, when the normal lottery random value remains in the normal hold storage area 2 to the normal hold storage area 3, it is moved to the normal hold storage area 1 to the normal hold storage area 2.

In this way, in the ordinary random number storage means 2912, the random number value for the ordinary lottery in which the ordinary lottery is performed is held up to one in the ordinary hold storage area, and the random number value for the ordinary lottery in which the ordinary lottery is not performed is stored in the ordinary hold storage. Up to 4 items are reserved in the area 1 to the normal hold storage area 4.

The details of the ordinary lottery will be described below. The ordinary lottery means 220 performs ordinary hit determination processing, ordinary fluctuation pattern determination processing, and the like as ordinary lottery.

The normal hit determination process is a process for determining whether or not a normal hit is correct. In the ordinary winning determination process, the ordinary lottery means 220 refers to which of the plurality of types of ordinary lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process. Is determined according to the game state.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the ordinary lottery table A and the ordinary lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910, and in each ordinary lottery table, each of the 100 ordinary lottery random numbers from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal hits or misses are associated. In detail, in the ordinary lottery table A, the correspondence between the ordinary hit or the loss and a plurality of random values is set so that the ordinary hit is won with a probability of about 1/20, and in the ordinary lottery table B, about 19 / The correspondence between the normal hit or loss and the normal lottery random value of 0 to 99 is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of 20. Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 selects the ordinary lottery table A when the gaming state is not the reduced working hours state, and selects the ordinary lottery table B when the gaming state is the reduced working hours state.

Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 refers to the selected ordinary lottery table and determines whether or not one ordinary lottery random number value read from the ordinary hold storage area 1 of the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is associated with a normal hit. By judging, it is judged whether or not the normal hit is won.

Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 sets the ordinary winning winning flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290 when the ordinary winning is won, and when the ordinary winning is lost, the ordinary winning is won. Set the flag to the OFF state.

The normal variation pattern determination process is a process of determining which of a plurality of variation patterns the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol should be according to the gaming state. In the normal fluctuation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol to the normal fluctuation pattern 1 when the game state is not the time reduction state, and when the game state is the time reduction state, the normal symbol The fluctuation pattern of is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 2.

The normal display control means 222 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs the normal symbol display control process and the normal hold display control process.

In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 until the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol determined in the normal fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. By doing so, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display unit 72 depending on whether or not the normal hit is won in the normal hit determination process. , The result of the ordinary lottery is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 72.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal fluctuation pattern 1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the normal fluctuation pattern 2, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds. The fluctuation time of a normal symbol is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is not the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 1, so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds. If the game state at the time of the normal lottery is the reduced working hours state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 2, so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 1 second. , When the game state is not the time saving state, the opportunity to execute the normal lottery comes more frequently.

In the normal hold display control process, the normal display control means 222 turns on, off, or blinks the two lamps of the normal hold display unit 74 according to the number of normal lottery random number values stored in the normal random number storage means 2912. Depending on the combination of letting, 0 to 4 normal hold numbers are displayed.

The ordinary bonus control means 224 is a means for controlling the ordinary bonus drive device 122 based on the lottery result of the ordinary lottery, and performs the ordinary bonus control process 1, the ordinary bonus control process 2, and the like.

In the normal bonus control process 1, when the game state is not the time saving state, the normal bonus 52 is displayed until 0.1 seconds have elapsed, triggered by the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode indicating winning of the normal hit. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduced state after the expanded state.

In the normal bonus control process 2, when the game state is in the reduced working hours state, the normal bonus 52 expands until 2 seconds elapse, triggered by the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode indicating winning of a normal hit. The drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduced state after the state is reached.

Therefore, in the normal bonus control process 1, the normal bonus 52 operates so that the ease of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 50 is hardly increased, but in the normal bonus control process 2, the second start is performed. The normal accessory 52 operates so as to increase the ease of entry of the game ball into the winning opening 50.

The special lottery means 230 is for special lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 that detects the game balls entering the first starting winning opening 46 one by one. The random number value (lottery information) is acquired and stored as the first special random number value (first lottery information) in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290. Further, the special lottery means 230 is a special lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the second start winning opening sensor 107 that detects the game balls entering the second starting winning opening 50 one by one. The random number value (lottery information) is acquired and stored as the second special random number value (second lottery information) in the special random number storage means 2914. Then, the special lottery means 230 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 to perform a special lottery for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit is successful.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reserved storage areas 1 to 1 special reserved storage area 4 as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number value. The second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 are provided as the storage areas for storing the acquired second special reserved random value, and the first special reserved storage area 1 is provided. Alternatively, the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and subjected to the special lottery is stored until the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed. As an area, one special reserved storage area is provided.

Then, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number value for special lottery based on the input of the detection signal from the first start winning opening sensor 106, the special lottery means 230 of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 In the state where the first special random number value is not stored in any of them, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 as the first special random number value. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special reserved storage area is stored. The special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and the game state. If is not in the special gaming state, the first special reserved random value is immediately read from the first special reserved storage area 1 to perform a special lottery, and the first special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special reserved storage area. .. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, whether the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area, or the second special. When the second special random number value is stored in any of the reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, or the gaming state is the special gaming state, the first special reserved storage area 1 is used. Holds the special random number value.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 in the state where the first special random number value is held in the first special reserved storage area 1, the special lottery random number value is acquired. The special lottery means 230 is provided on the condition that the number of the first special random number values reserved in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is less than four, that is, the first special reserved number. The first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is a reserved storage area in which the first special random number value is not reserved and the ordinal number is the smallest, provided that the number is less than four. 1 Store as the first special random number value in the special hold storage area.

Further, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number value for special lottery based on the input of the detection signal from the second start winning opening sensor 107, the special lottery means 230 of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 In the state where the second special random number value is not stored in any of them, the acquired special lottery random number value is first stored in the second special reserved storage area 1 as the second special random number value. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reserved storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special reserved storage area. If the special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the second special random number value is immediately read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. The second special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special reserved storage area. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display, that is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area, or the gaming state. When is in the special gaming state, the second special random number value is reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1.

Then, when the detection signal is further input from the second start winning opening sensor 107 in the state where the second special random number value is held in the second special reserved storage area 1, the special lottery random number value is acquired. The special lottery means 230 is provided on the condition that the number of the second special random number values reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 is less than four, that is, the second special reserved number. The number is the smallest in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 in which the second special random number value is not reserved, provided that the number is less than four. It is stored as a second special random number value in the second special reserved storage area.

Then, when the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed, the special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special reserved storage area. .. When the first special random number value is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. The first special random number value obtained by reading the first special random number value from the first special reserved storage area 1 and performing a special lottery is performed on the condition that the game state is not the special gaming state. Store in the special reserved storage area. On the other hand, when the second special random number value is stored in any one of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the above, the second special random number value is read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed on condition that the gaming state is not the special gaming state. The second special random number value obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special reserved storage area. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special random number value is given priority over the first special random number value for digestion. In addition, regardless of whether it is the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914 and the special lottery is performed. You may do it. That is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value may be read out in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting winning opening 46 or the second starting winning opening 50 to perform a special lottery.

Then, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and the first special reserved random value remains after the first special reserved storage area 2, or the second special reserved storage area is stored. If the second special random number value remains after the second special reserved storage area 2 at the time when the second special random number value is read from the area 1, the remaining first special random number value or the second special random number value is present. The random value is moved from the original special reserved storage area to the special reserved storage area having one smaller ordinal number. For example, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and the first special random number value remains in each of the first special reserved storage area 2 to the first special reserved storage area 4. In the first special reserved storage area 2 to the first special reserved storage area 4, the first special random number value stored in each of the first special reserved storage area 2 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is set in each of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 3. At the time of moving and reading the second special random number value from the second special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number value remains in each of the second special reserved storage area 2 to the second special reserved storage area 3. In this case, the second special random number value stored in each of the second special reserved storage area 2 to the second special reserved storage area 3 is used as the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 2, respectively. Move to.

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the special lottery has been performed is held up to one in the special reserved storage area, and the special lottery is not performed for the first special. The second special random number values that are reserved up to four in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 and the special lottery is not performed are the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 2. It is reserved up to 4 in the special reserved storage area 4.

The details of the special lottery will be described below. The special lottery means 230 has a big hit determination random number value, a symbol determination random number value, as a special lottery random number value based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. A plurality of types of random numbers such as a variable group determined random number value, a first variable pattern determined random number value, and a second variable pattern determined random number value are acquired, and these multiple types of random number values are stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number. Store as a numerical value or a second special random number value. Then, the special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a variation group determination process, a first variation pattern determination process, a second variation pattern determination process, and the like as a special lottery.

The jackpot determination process is one jackpot determination disorder included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. It is a process of reading out a numerical value and determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit is correct. Here, one jackpot determination random number value is acquired from 65536 jackpot determination random number values from 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening 107. , Is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is to be referred to for the random number determination process. Two jackpot determination random numbers are selected depending on whether they are stored as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the big hit lottery table A and the big hit lottery table B as shown in FIG. 6 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. Then, in each jackpot lottery table, a jackpot or a small hit is associated with each of 65536 jackpot determination random values from 0 to 65535. In detail, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between the jackpot or loss and the jackpot determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/199, and in the jackpot lottery table B, about. The correspondence between the big hit, the small hit or the loss and the big hit determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the big hit is won with a probability of 1/199 and the small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7. Has been done. Then, when the one jackpot determination random value read out is stored as the first special random number value, the special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A, and the one read jackpot determination random number value is the second special. If it is stored as a random number value, the jackpot lottery table B is selected.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table and determines whether or not one read jackpot determination random value is associated with the jackpot or the jackpot, thereby winning the jackpot or the jackpot. Decide if you did.

Then, when the big hit is won, the special lottery means 230 sets the big hit winning flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916, and when the small hit is won, the flag storage means 2916 sets the small hit. The winning flag is set to the ON state, and if a loss occurs, the big hit winning flag and the small hit winning flag are set to the OFF state.

The symbol determination process is a process performed when a jackpot or a small hit is won in the jackpot determination process, and is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. When one symbol determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read and a jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is selected as the 5th round symbol A and the 5th round symbol B. It is a process of deciding which of the two is to be used, and if a small hit is won, which of the small hit symbol (type of small hit) is to be the small hit symbol A and the small hit symbol B. .. Here, one symbol determination random number value is acquired from 100 symbol determination random number values from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. Select according to whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random number value or the second special random number value. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the symbol lottery table A to the symbol lottery table C as shown in FIG. 6 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910.

In detail, the symbol lottery table A is selected when a big hit is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as the first special random number value, and the probability of 5 is about 10/100. The correspondence between the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B and the random number values of 0 to 99 is set so that the round symbol A is won and the 5-round symbol B is won with a probability of about 90/100.

Further, the symbol lottery table B is selected when a big hit is won and one read symbol determination random value is stored as a second special random number value, and a two-round symbol has a probability of 100/100. The correspondence between the two-round symbol and the random value of 0 to 99 is set so as to win.

The symbol lottery table C is selected when a small hit is won, so that the small hit symbol A is won with a probability of about 25/100 and the small hit symbol B is won with a probability of about 75/100. The correspondence between the winning symbol A or the small hit symbol B and the random value of 0 to 99 is set.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table and determines whether the read one symbol determination random value is associated with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols or a plurality of types of small hit symbols. It is determined whether a plurality of types of big hit symbols or a plurality of types of small hit symbols are won.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning big hit symbol or the small hit symbol to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916.

The variable group determination process is a process performed when the jackpot determination process is lost, and is a first stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. One variation group determination random number included in the special random number value or the second special random number value is read out, and the variation group to which the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is set to either group 0 to group 5. Is the process of determining. Here, one variable group determined random number value is 100 variable group determined random numbers from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first starting winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is obtained from the special random number storage means 2914 and stored as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

Then, in the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 performs the variable group determination process by referring to which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process. It is selected according to the number of holds and the game state, which is the total number of the first special hold and the second special hold at the time of the performance.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the variable group lottery table A to the variable group lottery table D as shown in FIG. 7 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. Then, in each variable group lottery table, any one of group 0 to group 5 is associated with each of the 100 variable group determined random values from 0 to 99. When the game state at the time of performing the variable group determination process is the normal state and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable group lottery table A and the game state is the normal state. If the number of holdings is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B is selected, and if the gaming state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table is selected. When C is selected and the gaming state is a time saving state, the variable group lottery table D is selected under predetermined conditions.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected variable group lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of variable groups the read one variable group determination random value is associated with, thereby performing a plurality of types. Determine one variable group from the variable groups.

Therefore, in the variable group determination process, when the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 0 to 1, any one of group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the game is played. When the state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 2 to 3, any one of group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and the gaming state is the normal state and is held. When the number is 4 to 7, any one of group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 5 is determined, and when the gaming state is the time saving state, the group regardless of the number of reservations. One of 0, group 4 and group 5 is determined.

The first variation pattern determination process is one included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. First fluctuation pattern determination The random number value is read out, and the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first half portion (first part) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns. It is a process to decide whether to do it. Here, one first variation pattern determination random number value is 100 first variation of 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is acquired from the pattern determination random number value and stored as the first special random number value or the second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of first variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. If there is a loss in the decision process, select according to the variable group determined in the variable group determination process, and if a big hit or small hit is determined in the jackpot determination process, the game state and symbol determination process at that time. Select according to the design determined in.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the first variable pattern lottery table A to the first variable pattern lottery table J as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Then, in each first fluctuation pattern lottery table, there is no first half fluctuation pattern as a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns for each of 100 first fluctuation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, and first half fluctuation patterns 1 to first half fluctuation patterns. Any of 7 is associated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the special lottery means 230 is a case where the first variable pattern lottery table A is selected when the group 1 is determined and the case is lost. When group 2 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table B is selected, and when group 3 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table C is selected. If group 4 is determined in the case of loss, the first variable pattern lottery table D is selected, and in the case of loss and group 5 is determined, the first is selected. The variable pattern lottery table E is selected, and when the group 0 is determined even if the result is lost, the first variable pattern lottery table F is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the normal state, the big hit is won and the 5-round symbol A (specific symbol) or the 2-round symbol (specific symbol) is determined, or the small hit is won and the small hit symbol A (specific symbol) is determined. ) Is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table G is selected, and the jackpot is won in the normal state and the 5-round symbol B (normal symbol) is determined, or the small hit is won and the small hit symbol B is determined. When (normal symbol) is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table H is selected, the jackpot is won in the time saving state, and the 5-round symbol A (specific symbol) or the 2-round symbol (specific symbol) is determined. Or, if the small hit is won and the small hit symbol A (specific symbol) is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table I is selected, the big hit is won in the time saving state, and the 5 round symbol B (normal symbol) is selected. If it is determined, or if the small hit is won and the small hit symbol B (normal symbol) is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table J is selected.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected first variation pattern lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of first half variation patterns the read-out first variation pattern determination random number value is associated with. Therefore, one first half fluctuation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns.

Therefore, in the first variation pattern determination process, if a loss occurs in the jackpot determination process, one of the first half variation pattern none and the first half variation pattern 1 to the first half variation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 8 is determined, and the jackpot is determined. Alternatively, when the small hit is determined, any one of the first half fluctuation pattern 5 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 9 is determined.

The second variation pattern determination process is one included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. Second variation pattern determination The random number value is read out, and the latter half variation pattern corresponding to the latter half part (second part) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of a plurality of types of latter half variation patterns. It is a process to decide whether to do it. Here, one second variation pattern determination random number value is 100 second variation from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is acquired from the pattern determination random number value and stored as the first special random number value or the second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914.

Then, in the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is referred to for the random number determination process. 1 Select according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the second variable pattern lottery table A to the second variable pattern lottery table H as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. Then, in each second variation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 variation group determined random values from 0 to 99, the reach-less variation pattern 1 to the reach-less variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 are obtained. Either is associated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the special lottery means 230 selects the second variation pattern lottery table A when it is determined that there is no first half variation pattern and the loss occurs. When the first half fluctuation pattern 1 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table B is selected, and even if the first half fluctuation pattern 1 is lost, one of the first half fluctuation pattern 2 to the first half fluctuation pattern 4 is determined. In that case, the second variable pattern lottery table C is selected, and if the first half variable pattern 5 or the first half variable pattern 6 is determined in the case of a loss, the second variable pattern lottery table D is selected. If the first half fluctuation pattern 6 or the first half fluctuation pattern 7 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table E is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the big hit or the small hit is won and the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table F is selected and the big hit or the small hit is determined. If the first half variation pattern 6 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table G is selected, and if a big hit or a small hit is determined and the first half variation pattern 7 is determined. Selects the second variable pattern lottery table H.

The correspondence between the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table does not have to be a one-to-one relationship, and the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table may be in accordance with the determined variable group. The correspondence with the variable pattern lottery table may be changed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second variation pattern lottery table, and one read second variation pattern determination random value corresponds to either a plurality of types of reachless variation patterns or a plurality of types of reach variation patterns. By determining whether or not the pattern is attached, one latter half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

Therefore, in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, if a loss occurs, any one of the reachless fluctuation pattern 1 to the reachless fluctuation pattern 3 and the reach fluctuation pattern 1 to the reach fluctuation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 10 is determined. When a big hit or a small hit is determined, any one of the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 11 is determined.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the fluctuation time is set for each of the plurality of types of first half fluctuation patterns and the plurality of types of second half fluctuation patterns. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, there is no first half fluctuation pattern that can be determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination process in the case of loss, and the first half fluctuation pattern 4 has 0 to 10.5 seconds. 6 for the first half fluctuation pattern 5 to the first half fluctuation pattern 7 that can be determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination process in both the case where a relatively short fluctuation time is set and a loss occurs and the big hit or the small hit is determined. A relatively long fluctuation time of 2 to 20 seconds is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the reachless variation pattern 1 to the reachless variation pattern 3 that can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process in the case of loss have a relatively short variation time of 1 to 3 seconds. The reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 that can be determined by the second variation pattern determination process of both the case of being lost and the case of determining the big hit or the small hit are compared from 10 seconds to 50 seconds. A long fluctuation time is set.

Therefore, even if there is a loss, if the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5 in which the relatively long variation time is set are determined in the second variation pattern determination process, a big hit or a small hit is made. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hit will be decided.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game is lost and the gaming state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 0 to 1, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group is grouped. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second because the group 2 is easily determined while the 3 may be determined. The first half fluctuation pattern 1 and the first half fluctuation pattern 2 in which the fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds are easily determined, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table B or the second variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 2 The variation pattern lottery table C is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine the reachless variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds or the reachless variation pattern 3 in which the variation time is set to 3 seconds.

Further, when the game is lost and the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 2 or the group 3 is used. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second. The first half variation pattern 1 is easily determined, and in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 2 seconds. 2 is easy to determine.

Further, when the game is lost and the game state is the normal state and the number of holdings is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 3 is determined. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second. The variation pattern 1 is easily determined, and in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the reachless variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds is determined. It becomes easy to be done.

Further, when the game is lost and the game state is in the time saving state, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7 is referred to in the variable group determination process regardless of the number of holdings, so that the group 0 can be easily determined. In the first fluctuation pattern determination process, the first fluctuation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine whether or not there is a first half fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is set to 0 seconds, and the second fluctuation pattern is determined. In the process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and it becomes easy to determine the reachless variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second.

Therefore, in the case of loss, as the number of holdings increases in the normal state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be increased in frequency. Furthermore, in the time-saving state, a shorter fluctuation time is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of reservations, so that the frequency of execution of the special lottery is higher. can do.

Further, as described above, the special lottery means 230 is a special random number when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not in the variable display, the gaming state is not the special gaming state, and the small hit game is not being executed. The first special random number value or the second special random number value is read from the storage means 2914, and the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern determination process, etc. are performed as a special lottery. However, even when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914, the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, and the first variation pattern determination process are performed as pre-determination processes. And the second fluctuation pattern determination process and the like are performed (preliminary determination means).

In detail, the special lottery means 230 (preliminary determination means) is a random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. When a numerical value is acquired, it is stored as a first special random number value in any of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4, or the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area. Before storing as the second special random number value in any of 4, the jackpot determination process and the symbol determination as the preliminary determination process for the first special random number value or the second special random number value according to the game state and the number of holdings at that time. Processing, variation group determination process, first variation pattern determination process, second variation pattern determination process, and the like are performed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 preliminarily obtains a pre-determination result including the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process as the pre-determination process. One of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 or the second special reserved storage area 1 in association with the first special random number value or the second special random number value that is the target of the determination process. -Store in any of the second special reserved storage areas 4.

The special display control means 240 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and is a first special symbol display control process, a second special symbol display control process, and a first special hold display control. Processing, the second special hold display control processing is performed.

The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 is the first. The first special symbol until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. After the first special symbol is variablely displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a predetermined mode. Let me.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined corresponding to each of the three types of jackpot symbols, the two types of small hit symbols, and the loss, and the special display control means 240 is a jackpot determination process. 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 in a mode depending on whether or not the player has won, and in a mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. Is turned on to stop and display the first special symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 76.

The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, and the special display control means 240 is the first. The second special symbol until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined by the second fluctuation pattern determination process elapses. After the second special symbol is variablely displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a predetermined mode. Let me.

The special display control means 240 is determined in an embodiment depending on whether or not a jackpot or a small hit is won in the jackpot determination process, and when a jackpot or a small hit is won in the jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process is performed. The second special symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 in a mode corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 80. Display.

In the first special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 lights two lamps of the first special hold display unit 78 according to the number of first special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, by combining turning off or blinking, 0 to 4 first special hold numbers are displayed.

In the second special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 lights two lamps of the second special hold display unit 82 according to the number of the second special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, by combining turning off or blinking, 0 to 4 second special hold numbers are displayed.

The small hit game execution means 250 executes the small hit game based on the lottery result of the special lottery.

The small hit game is executed based on the fact that the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B is won in the special lottery, and the small hit game executing means 250 uses the small hit symbol A and the small hit symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 1) corresponding to one round, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for B, and the first special bonus 56 and the specific bonus 68 are set in a predetermined manner in the small hit game of one round. When the operation is performed, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 1), the small hit game ends.

In detail, in the small hit game, as an operation of a predetermined mode, after the opening period of 11.5 seconds has elapsed, the opening timer 2934 is 0.072 seconds after the first special accessory 56 is opened. When the number is counted, the operation of closing is repeated 12 times at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and when the opening timer 2934 counts 14.192 seconds after the specific accessory 68 is opened, the operation of closing is performed once. Drive control of the first special accessory driving device 124 and the specific accessory driving device 128 is performed so as to be performed.

Then, in the small hit game of one round, the first special bonus 56 performs an operation in a predetermined manner, or the value of the large winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10). When the drive control of the first special bonus drive device 124 and the specific bonus drive device 128 is performed so that the special bonus 56 and the specific bonus 68 are closed, the end condition of one round is satisfied. As a result, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

As described above, in the small hit game, in the small hit game, the operation of opening the first special accessory 56 in the open state for 0.072 seconds is repeated 12 times, and the specific accessory 68 is in the open state for 14.192 seconds. Therefore, if the game ball is continuously fired so that the game ball wins in the first large winning opening 54, the game ball is made to enter the specific area 64 or the normal area 66. Can be done.

The jackpot game execution means 252 executes any of the jackpot game A to the jackpot game C based on the lottery result of the special lottery.

The jackpot game A is executed based on the fact that the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B is won in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 uses the 5-round symbol A or the 5-round symbol B as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 5) corresponding to 5 times, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for, and each time the second special accessory 60 operates in a predetermined manner in each round, the round counter 2933 is set. Increment update is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds to the stored value. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 5), the jackpot game A ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game A, in the jackpot game of each round from the first round to the fifth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special accessory 60 is opened, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

The jackpot game B is executed based on the fact that the two-round symbol is won in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 is set to two times, which is a predetermined number of rounds for the two-round symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A corresponding value (for example, 2) is set, and each time the second special accessory 60 operates in a predetermined manner in each round, the value corresponding to the number of rounds corresponding to the stored value of the round counter 2933 is set. Increment update is performed to add (for example, 1). Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 2), the jackpot game B ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game B, in the jackpot game of each round from the first round to the second round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special accessory 60 is opened, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the second special accessory driving device 126 is performed so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

The jackpot game C is executed based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 in the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B in the special lottery, and the jackpot game C is executed. The executing means 252 sets a value (for example, 9) corresponding to 9 rounds, which is a predetermined number of rounds for the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B, as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933, and determines in advance in each round. Every time the second special accessory 60 operates in the above-described embodiment, an increment update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Then, when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 9), the jackpot game C ends.

In detail, in the jackpot game C, the small hit game is set as the first round, and in the subsequent jackpot games of the second to tenth rounds, the opening timer 2934 is performed after the second special accessory 60 is opened. Drive control of the second special accessory drive device 126 so that the second special accessory 60 is closed when the value of the large winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10). Is done. Then, assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state transition control means 260 (state control means) shifts the gaming state between the normal state, the special gaming state, and the time saving state based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition. Perform control processing. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the special gaming state. Then, in the normal state, the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the normal winning is set to about 1/20, the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/199, and the small hit is drawn. A special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A that is not set as a target.

In the normal state, the winning probability of a normal win in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period in which the normal character 52 is in the expanded state is 0.1 seconds. Since it is shortened, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50. That is, the normal state is a gaming state in which it is more advantageous for the player to strike left.

The special game state starts based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the special lottery, and ends when the jackpot game of a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) according to the type of the jackpot symbol is executed. Further, the special game state is started based on the fact that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game based on the small hit being won in the special lottery, and the special game state is started in advance according to the type of the small hit symbol. It ends when the specified number of rounds of jackpot games are executed.

Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the winning of the 5th round symbol A or the 5th round symbol B in the special lottery, the jackpot game of the 5th round of the 1st to 5th rounds is completed. , The special game state ends.

In addition, when the special gaming state is started based on the winning of the two-round symbol in the special lottery, the special gaming state ends when the jackpot games of the two rounds of the first round to the second round are completed.

In addition, the special gaming state is determined based on the fact that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 is detected in the small hit game (first round) based on the winning of the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B in the special lottery. When started, the special game state ends when the jackpot game of 9 rounds from the 2nd round to the 10th round ends.

The time saving state is started when the special gaming state ends, and it is possible to shift from the time saving state to the special gaming state or the normal state. And in the time saving state, the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/199 as in the normal state, but the special lottery is made with reference to the big hit lottery table B in which the winning probability of the small hit is set to about 1/7. Is performed, and the normal lottery is performed with reference to the normal lottery table B in which the winning probability per normal is set to about 19/20.

And in the time saving state, the winning probability of normal winning in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period in which the normal character 52 is expanded is as long as 2 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 50 than in the normal state. That is, the time saving state is a gaming state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit right.

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is often set to be shorter than the normal state, so that the special lottery is executed more frequently than in the normal state. It has become.

Then, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed for the second special random number value reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times in the time saving state, and the state is shifted to the normal state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the specified number of times is set to 100 times for the 5-round symbol A and the 2-round symbol, and the specified number of times is 12 times for the 5-round symbol B, the small hit symbol A, and the small hit symbol B. It is stipulated in. Then, when the special gaming state ends and the time saving state starts, the gaming state transition control means 250 reaches the specified number of times corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the finished special gaming state. The corresponding value (for example, 100) is written to the time saving end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290. Then, every time a special lottery is performed for the second special random number value in the time saving state, a decrement update is performed in which a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played once is subtracted from the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932. When the storage value of the time saving end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the time saving state is terminated and the normal state is started.

The payout control means 270 is a detection signal from the first start winning opening sensor 106, a detection signal from the second starting winning opening sensor 107, a detection signal from the first special winning opening sensor 108, and a second large winning opening sensor 109. Detection signal, detection signal from the first general winning opening sensor 111, detection signal from the second general winning opening sensor 112, detection signal based on the detection signal from the third general winning opening sensor 113 Control is performed so that the payout device 130 pays out a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls predetermined for each. In detail, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command for paying out four game balls to the payout device 130 each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects the winning of one game ball. 2 Every time the starting winning opening sensor 107 detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command for causing the payout device 130 to pay out one game ball is transmitted, and the first large winning opening sensor 108 or the second large is sent. Every time the winning opening sensor 109 detects the winning of one game ball, the payout device 130 sends an instruction command to pay out nine game balls, and the first general winning opening sensor 111 sends one game ball. Each time the winning is detected, an instruction command for paying out four game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the second general winning opening sensor 112 (the second general winning opening 47-2 and the third general winning opening 47) is transmitted. Every time (corresponding to -3) detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command for paying out seven game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the third general winning opening sensor 113 (fourth general winning) is sent. Each time (corresponding to mouth 47-4) detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command for paying out three game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted.

The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying out the number of game balls to be paid out as instructed by the payout control means 270. The payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank for storing game balls, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor to control the number of game balls as instructed. Pay out from the game ball tank. Further, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out, and the payout control means 270 actually pays out from the payout device 130 based on the payout signal from the payout sensor 116. It is possible to manage the number of game balls issued.

The communication control means 280 controls to transmit various commands generated according to various calculation results on the main board 100 to the sub board 102. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. Communication connection is made so that information cannot be transmitted.

Further, the communication control means 280 (external signal output means) is individually connected to the hall computer 140, which is a computer for centrally managing the game machines installed in the game hall, and the game machines, and provides information on the game history of the game machines. A process of controlling the output state of an external signal (specific signal) output to the external device 144 such as the data counter 142 to be displayed is performed. Specifically, the communication control means 280 outputs a symbol display signal indicating to the hall computer 140 or the data counter 142 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display or the stop display. A special gaming signal that controls the state between the on state (first state) and the off state (second state), and notifies that the special gaming state is set each time the special gaming state is set. It controls the output state between the on state and the off state.

Then, each time the symbol display signal is output, the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 update and display the number of games indicating the number of special lottery in the game machine, and each time the special game signal is output. , The hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 update and display the number of jackpots indicating the number of times set in the special gaming state in the gaming machine.

Subsequently, the sub-board 102 will be described. The sub-board 102 includes an effect control means 300 and a sub-memory 310.

The effect control means 300 displays the effect based on various commands transmitted from the main board 100, input signals from the effect button switch 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub memory 310. The device 170 is controlled to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12, the display frame lamp 38, and the right-handed lamp 70, the liquid crystal display 32 is displayed with the effect image, and the sound device 172 is controlled to produce the effect sound from the speaker 14. By controlling the effect device 176, such as outputting the output device or driving the effect object drive device 174 to operate the effect object, the effect device 176 can be used to liven up the game or assist the game. To execute.

In particular, the effect data storage means 3110 stores a large amount of effect image data such as moving image data (animation data) and still image data for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect control means 300 stores these. Based on the effect image data, an image is drawn in the frame buffer 3114 of the sub memory 310 every frame (1/30 second), and the drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, so that the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. Is displayed.

Then, the effect control means 300 performs a state effect process, a special lottery effect process, a hold display effect process, and the like as processes for causing the effect device 176 to execute the effect.

In the state effect processing, the effect control means 300 operates a character image on the liquid crystal display 32 or displays a background image according to the current game state based on a command according to the game state or the value of the counter on the main board 100. By changing or changing the effect sound output from the speaker 14, an effect suggesting the current game state to the player is executed.

For example, when the current gaming state is the special gaming state, the effect control means 300 indicates to the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is the special gaming state, and the jackpot game of the number of rounds is displayed. A special game state image (special game effect) indicating whether or not the game is being executed is displayed, and when the current game state is in the time-saving state, the liquid crystal display 32 indicates that the current game state is in the time-saving state. Display the status image.

Further, the effect control means 300 turns on the right-handed lamp 70 during execution of the big hit game or the small hit game, or when the game state is the time saving state, and when the big hit game, the small hit game or the time saving state is completed, the right side. Turn off the striking lamp 70.

In the special lottery effect processing, when the effect determination process is performed on the main board 100, the effect control means 300 performs an effect lottery to tentatively determine the effect content of the special lottery effect based on the command according to the pre-determination result. When the special lottery is performed on the main board 100, the effect lottery for finally determining the effect content of the special lottery effect is performed based on the command according to the result of the special lottery. Then, specially, so as to match the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 76, or to match the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80. The effect device 176 is made to execute the lottery effect.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, as shown in FIG. 13A, the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) on the front side of the background image. The left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed on the screen. Here, each of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 has a number portion (identification portion) in which any one of a plurality of predetermined types of numbers is shown, and the surroundings of the number portion. It contains a decorative part that decorates the number part, such as a rectangular part.

Then, each time the effect control means 300 reads out the first special random number value from the first special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the first special symbol display unit 76 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. Or, every time the second special random number value is read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80, FIG. 13 As shown in (B), after the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are displayed in a variable manner, a big hit or a small hit is won in the big hit determination process in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. Left effect symbol 350, middle effect symbol 352 and right in the mode depending on whether or not, and if the big hit or small hit is won, in the mode according to the big hit symbol or small hit symbol determined by the symbol determination process. The effect symbol 354 is stopped and displayed, and the background image is changed on the liquid crystal display 32 or the effect video in which the character image operates is reproduced and displayed in a mode corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. A special lottery effect according to the type of pattern is executed on the liquid crystal display 32. The downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is being displayed in a variable manner at high speed.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 uses the command according to the pre-determination result or the command according to the result of the special lottery as a random value for the effect lottery based on the input from the main board 100. , A plurality of types of random values such as a first effect pattern determination random value and a second effect pattern determination random value are acquired, and a first effect pattern determination process, a second effect pattern determination process, and the like are performed as an effect lottery.

In the first effect pattern determination process, which of the plurality of types of first half effect patterns is used as the first half effect pattern corresponding to the first half portion of the special lottery effect based on the acquired one first effect pattern determination random value. Is the process of determining. Then, in the first effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any of a plurality of types of first effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310 to perform the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the first half variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the case where the result of the first variation pattern determination process on the main board 100 is each of the first half variation pattern 1 to the first half variation pattern 7, the effect lottery table storage means 3112 is the first. Seven types of first effect pattern lottery tables of the effect pattern lottery table A to the first effect pattern lottery table G are stored (not shown). Then, in each first effect pattern lottery table, one of a plurality of types of first half effect patterns is associated with each of the 100 first effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99 as a plurality of types of first half effect patterns. ing. Then, when the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the first effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the first variation pattern determination process is the first half variation pattern 2. If this is the case, the first effect pattern lottery table B is selected, and so on, the first effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined by the first variation pattern determination process is selected.

Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected first effect pattern lottery table and determines which of the plurality of types of first half effect patterns the one first effect pattern determination random value is associated with. One first half effect pattern is determined from a plurality of types of first half effect patterns.

In the second effect pattern determination process, which of the plurality of types of second half effect patterns is used as the second half effect pattern corresponding to the second half portion of the special lottery effect based on the acquired one second effect pattern determination random value. Is the process of determining. Then, in the second effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any of a plurality of types of second effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub memory 310 to perform the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the latter half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it corresponds to the case where the result of the second variation pattern determination process on the main board 100 is each of the reachless variation pattern 1 to the reachless variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5. The effect lottery table storage means 3112 stores eight types of second effect pattern lottery tables A to the second effect pattern lottery table H (not shown). Then, in each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second effect pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effects are used as a plurality of types of second half effect patterns. One of the patterns is associated. Then, when the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reachless variation pattern 1, the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. If it is 1, the second effect pattern lottery table D is selected, and so on, the second effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the latter half variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination process is selected.

Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected second effect pattern lottery table, and one second effect pattern determination random value is associated with either a plurality of types of reachless effect patterns or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns. By determining whether or not the pattern is present, one non-reach effect pattern or one reach effect pattern is determined from a plurality of types of reachless effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect patterns.

Here, the effect time is set for each of the plurality of types of the first half effect patterns, and the effect time of the first half effect pattern that can be determined by the first effect pattern lottery table A is the variation time of the first half variation pattern 1. The effect time of the first half effect pattern, which is set to the same 1 second and can be determined by the first effect pattern lottery table B, is set to 2 seconds, which is the same as the variation time of the first half variation pattern 2, and so on. The effect time of the first half effect pattern that can be determined by the first effect pattern lottery table is set to be the same as the variation time of the first half variation pattern corresponding to each first effect pattern lottery table.

Further, the production time is set for each of the plurality of types of non-reach production patterns and the plurality of types of reach production patterns, and the production time of the plurality of types of non-reach production patterns that can be determined by the second production pattern lottery table A is , Both are set to 1 second, which is the same as the fluctuation time of the non-reach variation pattern 1, and the effect time of a plurality of types of reach effect patterns that can be determined by the second effect pattern lottery table D is the variation of the reach variation pattern 1. The production time of a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns or a plurality of types of reach effect patterns that can be determined by each second effect pattern lottery table, such as being set to 10 seconds, which is the same as the time, is each second effect pattern lottery. It is set to be the same as the variation time of the non-reach variation pattern or the reach variation pattern corresponding to the table.

Then, in the special lottery effect processing, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80. The total production time is the total production time according to the first half effect pattern determined in the first effect pattern determination process and the second half effect pattern determined in the second effect pattern determination process. Perform a special lottery effect. As a result, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is synchronized with the production time of the special lottery effect.

For example, if a big hit or a small hit is not won in the big hit determination process and a reachless effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or With the start of the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 80, the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 starts as shown in FIG. 13 (B). Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), first, the left effect symbol 350 is tentatively shaken slightly without being completely stopped in any mode (the mode showing "5" in FIG. 13 (C)). After that, as shown in FIG. 13D, the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (non-reach mode) different from that of the left effect symbol 350.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), the middle effect symbol 352 is displayed before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped and displayed. Temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode different from the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect symbol 354 (disjoint mode), and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), the middle effect symbol 352 is completely stopped in a mode different from the left effect symbol 350 and the right effect symbol 354 (disappearance mode) at almost the same timing as being displayed. Confirmed stop is displayed.

Further, for example, when a big hit or a small hit is won in the big hit determination process, or when a big hit or a small hit is not won in the big hit determination process and the reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process. With the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the left effect symbol The variable display of 350, the middle effect symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the left effect symbol 350 is first temporarily stopped and then displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (C). , While the middle effect symbol 352 is variablely displayed, the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode) as the left effect symbol 350. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the reproduction display of the effect moving image corresponding to the determined reach effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol display unit 80 in the first special symbol display unit 76 is started. The reproduction display of the production moving image is completed within the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in.

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 14D, when the production video in which the character A fights with the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the production video is reproduced and displayed. Instead of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduction corresponding to the left effect symbol 350. The left effect symbol 360, the reduced effect symbol 362 corresponding to the middle effect symbol 352, and the reduced right effect symbol 364 corresponding to the right effect symbol 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode), while the reduced effect symbol 362 is displayed in a variable manner.

If a big hit or a small hit is won, as shown in FIG. 14 (E), a production video in which the character A wins the character B is reproduced and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. In the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduced left effect symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (hit mode) as the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364, so that a big hit or a small hit can be obtained. The player will be tentatively notified that he has won.

Then, the effect video in which the character A wins the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 14 (F), the left effect symbol 350 and the middle effect symbol 352 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. And after the right effect symbol 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. At the same time, the speaker 14 outputs a sound effect for notifying the player that the big hit or the small hit has been won, so that the player is deterministically notified that the big hit or the small hit has been won.

On the other hand, when the big hit or the small hit is not won, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), the production video in which the character A is defeated by the character B is played in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. At the same time, in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduced left effect symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode different from the reduced left effect symbol 360 and the reduced right effect symbol 364 (reach loss mode), so that a big hit or a small hit can be obtained. The player is tentatively notified that he has not won.

Then, the moving image in which the character A is defeated by the character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 14 (I), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the middle effect symbol 352 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. After the right effect symbol 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. As a result, the player is definitively notified that the big hit or the small hit has not been won.

Here, in the special lottery production process, a common production video may be played and displayed both when the big hit or small hit is won and when the big hit or small hit is not won, so that the common production video is displayed. When it is reproduced and displayed, the player's expectation for winning a big hit or a small hit can be greatly increased.

Then, in the present embodiment, for each of the plurality of types of effects, the degree of expectation of winning a big hit or a small hit is predetermined as the degree of possibility that a big hit or a small hit will be won in a special lottery when each effect is executed. The big hit or small hit is won in the special lottery so that the production with high expectation is more likely to be executed when the big hit or small hit is won in the special lottery than the production with low expectation. In each of the effect lottery table referred to in the case of the above and the effect lottery table referred to when the big hit or the small hit is not won in the special lottery, the selection rate of each of a plurality of types of effects is set.

In this way, in the present embodiment, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are changed on the liquid crystal display 32 by the effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display device 71. By displaying the display, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are tentatively displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the special lottery, while increasing the player's expectation that the big hit or the small hit will be won. The result of the special lottery is notified to the player by displaying the stop display and then the confirmed stop display.

In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 is held in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 based on the command corresponding to the first special hold number or the second special hold number in the main board 100. An image showing the status of the 1st special random number value or the 2nd special random number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 or the second special random number storage area 2914 of the special random number storage means 2914 are located below the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. Four reserved display areas (display areas) of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414 are provided corresponding to the special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and each reserved display area is provided. As shown in FIG. 15A, the first reserved image 420 showing which of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 stores the first special random number value in the area, Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 15B, it is possible to display the second reserved image 422 showing which of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 stores the second special random number value. It has become.

Specifically, the effect control means 300 is a case where the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and the first special reserved storage area 1 When the first special reserved random value is stored in, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the first special reserved storage area 1 and the first special reserved storage area 2 are each displayed with the first reserved image 420. When the 1 special random number value is reserved, the 1st reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the 1st reserved display area 411 and the 2nd reserved display area 412, and so on, the 2nd special reserved storage area 1 to When the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 4, the first special reserved random value reserved in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is stored. The first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414 according to the number of the first reserved display areas 411 to 414. In the example of FIG. 15A, the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 do not store the second special random number value, and the first special reserved storage area 1 to 1 Since the first special random number value is reserved in each of the special reserved storage areas 3, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the third reserved display area 413.

Further, the effect control means 300 is the first in the second special reserved storage area 1 regardless of whether or not the first special random number value is stored in any of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4. 2 When the special random number value is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the second special reserved storage area 1 and the second special reserved storage area 2 are each displayed as the second special. When the random number value is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on, the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 2 are displayed. When the second special random number value is stored in any of the special reserved storage areas 4, the number of the second special random number values reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. The second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414. In the example of FIG. 15B, since the second special random number value is held in each of the second special hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 2, the first hold display area 411 to the second hold The second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the display areas 412.

Further, in the present embodiment, one of the reserved displays is corresponding to the special reserved storage area of the special random number storage means 2914 in the left area of the first reserved display area 411 in the lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. An area 430 is provided, and when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and stored in the special reserved storage area, the first reserved image is stored in the reserved display area 430. 420 is displayed, and when the second special random number value is read from the second special reserved storage area 1 and stored in the special reserved storage area, the second reserved image 422 is displayed.

For example, in the state shown in FIG. 15A, when the first special reserved random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the first special reserved random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area. As shown in FIG. 15C, the effect control means 300 moves the first reserved image 420 displayed in the first reserved display area 411 to the reserved display area 430, and the left effect symbol 350, middle. The variable display of the effect symbol 352 and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412 is held by one smaller order than the original hold display area. Performs display control to move to the display area. As a result, the first hold image 420 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the first special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the first hold displayed after the first hold display area 411. It can be shown that the image 420 corresponds to the first special random number value that is the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), when the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are fixedly stopped and displayed and the result of this special lottery is displayed, they are stored in the special hold storage area. As the first special random number value is deleted, the first reserved image 420 displayed in the reserved display area 430 is deleted. Then, when the first special random number value is further read from the first special hold storage area 1 and the special lottery is performed, the effect control means 300 is not shown, but the first hold displayed in the first hold display area 411. The image 420 is moved to the hold display area 430, and variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and is displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412. Display control is performed to move the first reserved image 420 from the original reserved display area to the reserved display area having an ordinal number one smaller.

Further, although not shown, the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special random number value are held in a state where a plurality of second special random number values are reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. When the special lottery is performed and the second special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area, the effect control means 300 displays the second reserved image 422 displayed in the first reserved display area 411. While moving to the hold display area 430, the variable display of the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 is started, and the second hold image displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412 is displayed. Display control is performed to move the 422 from the original hold display area to the hold display area having one smaller ordinal number. As a result, the second hold image 422 displayed in the hold display area 430 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the second hold displayed after the first hold display area 411. It can be shown that the image 422 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Further, the effect control means 300 obtains the first special random number value or the second special random number value and then the first special random number value according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value. Alternatively, for the second special random number value, the first special random number value is obtained until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed, or after the first special random number value or the second special random number value is acquired. Alternatively, the pre-reading effect is produced for the first special random number value or the second special random number value acquired immediately before the second special random number value until the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed. To execute. In the present embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, for example, the color or shape of the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value determined to execute the look-ahead effect is used. Change it, display an effect image around the first hold image 420 or the second hold image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image that is different from the normal background image. Or something.

Here, the effect control means 300 reaches when the pre-determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, or is lost. Only when the special lottery effect is performed in the effect pattern, the look-ahead effect is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, in each of the variable group lottery table A to the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 7, 90 variable groups of 0 to 89 out of 0 to 99 variable group determined random values are used. Each of the determined random numbers is associated with any of groups 0 to 3 excluding group 4 and group 5, and each of the eight variable group determined random values 90 to 97 is a group. 4 is associated with each other, and group 5 is associated with each of the two variable group determined random values of 98 to 99. Therefore, when the variable group determined random value is any of 0 to 89. There are cases where the non-reach variation pattern is determined and cases where the reach variation pattern is determined according to the number of holdings or the game state, and the variation group determination random value is any one of 90 to 99. In, the reach fluctuation pattern is always determined regardless of the number of holdings or the gaming state, and the non-reach fluctuation pattern is not determined.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special lottery means 230 is lost in the preliminary determination process, the variable group determination random number value included in the first special random number value or the second special random number value is 0 to 89. If it is any of the above, indefinite value information indicating that it is uncertain that the reach variation pattern is determined is set as the preliminary determination result, and if it is any of 90 to 99, the reach variation pattern is set. Fixed value information indicating that it is always determined is set as a preliminary judgment result.

Then, when the pre-determination result is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the effect control means 300 determines the pre-reading effect lottery for determining whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value. However, if the result is lost, it is determined whether or not the pre-judgment result contains fixed value information, and if the fixed value information is included, a look-ahead effect lottery is performed. I am doing it.

As a result, in the present embodiment, at the time when the pre-determination process is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value and the time when the special lottery is performed for the same first special random number value or the second special random number value. , Even if the number of holdings has changed, even if a big hit or a small hit is decided when a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is decided. , Even if it is lost, the special lottery effect can be executed in the reach effect pattern.

When the effect control means 300 determines to execute the pre-reading effect in the pre-reading effect lottery for the first special random number value, the special reserved storage area and the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 The pre-judgment result is a big hit or a small in the first special random number value that is reserved in the above and is acquired before the first special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined. Start of look-ahead effect when the first special random number value for which the hit is determined or the first special random number value for which the pre-judgment result is lost but the pre-judgment result contains fixed value information does not exist. The look-ahead effect is started assuming that the conditions are met.

Further, when it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect for the second special random number value in the look-ahead effect lottery, it is reserved in the special hold storage area and the second special hold storage area 1 to the second special hold storage area 4. The pre-judgment result is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the second special random number value that is the second special random number value and is acquired before the second special random number value for which the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined. When the second special random number value, which is a thing, or the second special random number value whose pre-judgment result is lost but the pre-judgment result contains fixed value information does not exist, the start condition of the look-ahead effect is satisfied. Assuming that there is, the look-ahead production is started.

As a result, in the present embodiment, at the time when the execution of the look-ahead effect is determined for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value already held is a big hit or a small hit. If the winning of is confirmed, if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, or if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, the confirmed jackpot Alternatively, the look-ahead effect is started after the special game state executed by the small hit is completed, or after the special lottery effect by the reach effect pattern that is executed or is confirmed to be executed is completed. Can be done.

3. 3. Control method of this embodiment The control method of this embodiment will be described in detail below. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the movements of the first special accessory 56 (movable portion) and the specific accessory 68 in the small hit game (specific game). In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the winning (specific result) of the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B, first, as shown in FIG. 16, 11 The opening period of .5 seconds is started, during which the first special bonus 56 and the specific bonus 68 are kept closed.

Then, when the opening period ends, the first special accessory 56 is in the open state (first state) and the small hit game is started, and the first special accessory 56 is in the open state for 0.072 seconds (first period). After that, the operation of closing (second state) is repeated for 0.6 seconds (second period).

Further, even if the small hit game is started, while the first special accessory 56 is in the open state for 0.072 seconds for the first time and is in the closed state for 0.6 seconds (the other second period), it is in the closed state. The specific bonus 68 is maintained in the closed state, the first special bonus 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the second time, the specific bonus 68 is also opened, and then the specific bonus 68 is open for 14.192 seconds. Is maintained at.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game, if the player continuously strikes right so that the game ball reaches the first special accessory 56, the first large winning opening 54 (predetermined area). The game ball that has entered the game enters the specific area 64, and the above-mentioned jackpot game C is executed.

However, in the small hit game, the time during which the first special accessory 56 can be opened is limited to a predetermined short time, so that the player does not hit right or hits right in the small hit game. If the start of the game is delayed, the game ball may not enter the specific area 64 and the small hit game may end. Then, when the small hit game ends without the game ball entering the specific area 64, the big hit game C is not executed and the game state is set to the normal state, and the player loses profit. It ends up.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, after the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the sixth time, the first special accessory 56 is closed for 5 seconds. An interval period (a specific second period that is longer than the other second periods) is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the specific accessory 68 is maintained in the open state even during the interval period.

Then, when the 5-second interval period ends, the operation of opening the first special accessory 56 for 0.072 seconds and then closing it for 0.6 seconds is repeated. Then, when the first special bonus 56 is closed after the first special bonus 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the twelfth time, one small hit game is completed.

That is, in the present embodiment, in one small hit game, when the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds and then closed six times, in an interval period of 5 seconds. When the first special bonus 56 is maintained in the closed state and the 5-second interval period ends, the first special bonus 56 is opened again for 0.072 seconds and then closed six times. I am trying to be.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the end of the small hit game is postponed depending on the interval period, the player may not perform a right-handed hit or start a right-handed hit in the small hit game in the first half before the interval period. Even if it is delayed, the game ball can enter the specific area 64 and the big hit game C can be executed at least in the small hit game in the latter half after the interval period.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when the remaining time until the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the 11th time is 5 seconds, that is, after the interval period is started. When 2.688 seconds have elapsed (predetermined timing), when the game ball has not entered the specific area 64, a warning sound is output from the speaker 14 and the game ball enters the specific area 64 on the liquid crystal display 32. A 5-second warning period is started in which a warning image (an effect for allowing the game ball to enter a specific area) is displayed to warn that the player should hit right.

Thereby, in the present embodiment, even if the player does not notice the start of the small hit game or does not know that the game ball should enter the specific area 64 in the small hit game, at least after the interval period. In the small hit game in the latter half, the game ball can enter the specific area 64 and the big hit game C can be executed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the warning period is just before the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the 11th time, that is, 0.744 seconds when the small hit game ends. It ends before, and when the warning period ends, the warning sound output and the warning image display also end.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when one small hit game is completed, the detection of the specific area sensor 110 is valid for 3 seconds even after the small hit game is completed. Is started.

Then, when the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 54 just before the end of the small hit game enters the specific area 64 after the end of the small hit game, or if it has entered the first large winning opening 54, but the specific area 64 Even if the game ball that has not reached the mark enters the specific area 64 after the end of the small hit game, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 110 is effective as long as it is within the valid period after the end of 3 seconds. The jackpot game C is executed.

Then, when the specific area sensor 110 detects the entry of the game ball during the small hit game or during the effective period after the end, when the effective period after the end ends, the second special accessory 60 is opened and the big hit game is performed. C is started, and the operation of the second special accessory 60 being opened for 29 seconds and then being closed is repeated.

17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of an effect image displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 when a small hit is won in the special lottery.

First, in the example of FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the right effect symbol 354 are the same on the liquid crystal display 32 because the small hit symbol A or the small hit symbol B is won in the special lottery. The temporary stop is displayed in the mode of. Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17B, each of the reduced left effect symbol 360, the reduced effect symbol 362, and the reduced right effect symbol 364 is fixedly stopped and displayed for 6.5 seconds in the same manner. The fixed stop period is started, and in the fixed stop period, the effect image notifying that the small hit game is started is displayed by the characters "chance time!".

Then, when the fixed stop period ends, the opening period shown in FIG. 16 starts, and in the opening period, as shown in FIG. 17C, an arrow indicating the trajectory of the game ball when hitting right and "right hitting" Then, the characters "Aim at V!" Display an effect image instructing the player that the game ball should hit right so as to enter the specific area 64.

Then, when 6.5 seconds have passed since the opening period started, that is, 4 seconds before the start of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the characters "Aim for V!" A small hit with 10 treasure chests while displaying an instruction character 400 instructing the player to hit right so that the game ball enters the specific area 64 and an instruction arrow 402 indicating the position of the specific area 64. In the game, the winning number display 404 (specific display) that guides the entry of 10 game balls into the first large winning opening 54 is displayed.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the player continuously strikes right so that the game ball reaches the first special character 56 from a few seconds before the start of the small hit game, that is, during the opening period. Then, about 10 game balls can enter the first large winning opening 54 in one small hit game. And in this embodiment, 9 game balls are paid out every time one game ball enters the first big winning opening 54, so that 90 game balls are paid out in one small hit game. can do.

Then, in the present embodiment, while two or three game balls enter the first big winning opening 54 in one small hit game, one of the game balls enters the specific area 64, and the above-mentioned big hit Game C is to be executed.

Here, in this type of gaming machine, the role of the small hit game is centered on allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 64 so that the big hit game is executed, and many games are performed in the small hit game. It was not intended to allow the ball to be paid out. Therefore, in this type of gaming machine, when the gaming ball enters the specific area 64, an image notifying the player that the jackpot game is executed is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and the player is able to display the image. In many cases, the game ball was not fired until the big hit game was started because the role of the small hit game was fulfilled.

However, in the present embodiment, the role of the small hit game is not only to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 64 so that the big hit game is executed, but also to allow many game balls to be paid out in the small hit game. Therefore, if the player does not fire the game ball just because the game ball has entered the specific area 64 in the small hit game, the design game ball is paid out in the small hit game. The small hit game ends without being played, and the player loses profit.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17D, the display of the winning number display 404 is started during the opening period, and in the winning number display 404, the player enters the first large winning opening 54 in one small hit game. By displaying 10 treasure chests corresponding to 10 possible game balls, it is suggested that 10 game balls can enter the first large winning opening 54 in one small hit game. I am trying to do it.

Then, even if the small hit game is started, the display of the instruction character 400, the instruction arrow 402, and the winning number display 404 is continued. Then, when the first game ball in this small hit game enters the first large winning opening 54, it is shown in FIG. 17 (E) regardless of whether it has entered the specific area 64 or the normal area 66. As described above, in the winning number display 404, the first treasure box is opened and the first diamond is displayed. Then, every time one game ball enters the first large winning opening 54, the next one is displayed on the winning number display 404 regardless of whether the specific area 64 is entered or the normal area 66 is entered. The treasure chest opens and the next diamond is displayed.

As a result, in the present embodiment, the number of displayed diamonds indicates the number of game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 54 in this small hit game, and the number of treasure chests that have not yet been opened indicates this small hit game. Can indicate the number of remaining game balls that can be entered into the first large winning opening 54, and the player continues to hit right and 10 pieces are entered in the first large winning opening 54 in this small hit game. It is possible to guide the game ball to enter.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 54 enters the specific area 64, as shown in FIG. 17F, one treasure box is opened in the winning number display 404 and one treasure box is opened. While the diamond is displayed and the instruction character 400 and the winning number display 404 are continuously displayed, the instruction arrow 402 is no longer displayed, and in the area where the instruction arrow 402 is displayed, the character "V" is used to play the game. The first notification display 406 for notifying that the sphere has entered the specific area 64 is displayed.

In the example of FIG. 17F, the second game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 54 in one small hit game enters the specific area 64, so that the second game ball is displayed in the winning number display 404. The treasure box is opened and the second diamond is displayed, and the first notification display 406 is displayed.

Here, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small hit game, an image notifying the player that the big hit game is executed is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32. The first notification display 406 is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32 while the display of the instruction character 400 and the winning number display 404 is continued.

In the present embodiment, even after the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small hit game, the display of the first notification display 406 is continued until the small hit game is completed, and the instruction character 400 and the winning number display 404. Is continued, and each time one game ball enters the first large winning opening 54, the following 1 is displayed in the winning number display 404 regardless of whether the player has entered the specific area 64 or the normal area 66. The treasure chest opens and the next diamond is displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the instruction character 400 and the winning number display 404 are displayed from 4 seconds before the start of the small hit game, which is the opening period, to the end of the small hit game including the interval period shown in FIG. Is continued, the instruction arrow 402 is displayed when the game ball has not yet entered the specific area 64, and the first notification display 406 is displayed when the game ball has already entered the specific area 64.

As a result, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the current small hit game, the player continues to hit right and 10 pieces are inserted in the first large winning opening 54 in the current small hit game. It is possible to guide the game ball to enter.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the state where the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small hit game and the first notification display 406 is displayed, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 54, FIG. 17 (G). ), In the winning number display 404, one treasure box may be opened and one diamond may be displayed, but one character may be displayed.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when one game ball enters the first large winning opening 54 while the game ball has already entered the specific area 64 in this small hit game, a special random number is generated at that time. When there is a pre-determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value held in the storage means 2914 for which a big hit or a small hit is determined, the first special random number value or the first special random number value is determined. 2 For the special random number value, a pre-reading effect lottery during the small hit game is performed. Then, when it is decided to perform the look-ahead effect in the look-ahead effect lottery during the small hit game, the character is displayed on the winning number display 404. After the character is displayed, one treasure box is opened and one diamond is displayed every time the game ball enters the first large winning opening 54.

That is, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small hit game, if the player continuously hits the right side to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 54, the future The production that suggests the development of the game may be executed.

As a result, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the current small hit game, the player continues to hit right and 10 pieces are inserted in the first large winning opening 54 in the current small hit game. It can be further guided to allow the game ball to enter.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game this time, the operation in which the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds is performed 12 times, or 10 game balls are placed in the first large winning opening 54. When you enter, this small hit game ends. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small hit game this time, the display of the first notification display 406 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (H) during the post-end valid period shown in FIG. While being continued, the second notification display 407 notifying that the jackpot game C is started is displayed by the characters "bonus!".

On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the specific area 64 by the timing when the warning period shown in FIG. 16 starts, the warning period starts and the winning number is displayed as shown in FIG. 18A. Although 404 is not displayed, the instruction character 400 and the instruction arrow 402 are continuously displayed, and the remaining time is displayed as a warning image to warn that the period during which the game ball can enter the specific area 64 ends. The remaining time display 408 is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the remaining time of 5 seconds displayed on the remaining time display 408 is the remaining time of the warning period, and as shown in FIG. 16, 0.744 seconds at which the small hit game ends. The countdown is displayed so that the remaining time is 0 seconds.

Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the state where the remaining time display 408 is displayed, that is, during the warning period, the remaining time display 408 and the instruction arrow 402 are not displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 (F). While the display of the instruction character 400 is continued, the first notification display 406 is displayed, and the winning number display 404 is also displayed.

However, if the warning period elapses without the game ball entering the specific area 64, the remaining time of the remaining time display 408 becomes 0 seconds, and as shown in FIG. 18B, the image that the door is closed and the "chance time end". The character "" displays a puncture display 410 notifying that the small hit game ends but the big hit game C does not start. Then, when the valid period elapses after the end without the game ball entering the specific area 64, as shown in FIG. 18C, the left effect symbol 350, the middle effect symbol 352, and the middle effect symbol 352 are displayed while the background image in the normal state is displayed. The variable display of the right effect symbol 354 is started.

In the present embodiment, even when the puncture display 410 is displayed, if the specific area sensor 110 detects the game ball in 0.744 seconds from the end of the warning period to the end of the small hit game. , The puncture display 410 is no longer displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18D, the second notification display 407 is displayed while the first notification display 406 is displayed.

Further, even when the puncture display 410 is displayed, if the specific area sensor 110 detects the game ball during the valid period after the end, the displayed period becomes extremely short as shown in FIG. 18 (E). In some cases, the first notification display 406 is not displayed and the second notification display 407 is displayed.

Thus, in the present embodiment, if the game ball does not enter the specific area 64 by the start of the warning period, the instruction character 400 and the instruction arrow 402 are continuously displayed, and the remaining time is replaced with the winning number display 404. The display 408 warns the player that the game ball should hit right so as to enter the specific area 64, and the small hit game ends without the game ball entering the specific area 64. I try not to do it.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the specific area sensor 110 detects the game ball after the puncture display 410 is displayed, the first notification display 406 is set according to the timing when the specific area sensor 110 detects the game ball. By preventing the display and the first notification display 406 from being displayed, it is possible to notify that the jackpot game C is started in an appropriate manner.

FIG. 19A is an enlarged front view of the handle 20 shown in FIG. In FIG. 19A, the handle 20 is in the initial position, and when the handle 20 is in the initial position, the first finger hook portion for hooking the finger of the player holding the handle 20 is on the upper portion of the handle 20. The 500, the second finger hook portion 502 and the third finger hook portion 504 are formed so as to project outward. Specifically, the first finger hook portion 500, the second finger hook portion 502, and the third finger hook portion 504 are used when the player rotates the handle 20 from the initial position to the right with respect to the rotation shaft 506. By catching a finger, the player can easily rotate the handle 20 to the right. The handle 20 is provided so as to be rotatable 100 degrees with respect to the front frame 10 about the rotation shaft 506 from the initial position shown in FIG. 19 (A) to the maximum rotation position of the handle 20 shown in FIG. 19 (B). ing.

In the present embodiment, regardless of the position of the handle 20 from the initial position to the maximum rotation position, any of the first finger hooking portion 500, the second finger hooking portion 502, and the third finger hooking portion 504. Also, it does not protrude below the lower edge of the inner frame 7. Further, the lower edge of the front frame 10 is inside the lower edge of the inner frame 7, but this is the case where the handle 20 is in any position from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. Also, none of the first finger hooking portion 500, the second finger hooking portion 502, and the third finger hooking portion 504 project downward from the lower edge portion of the front frame 10.

Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the position of the handle 20 from the initial position to the maximum rotation position, any of the first finger hooking portion 500, the second finger hooking portion 502, and the third finger hooking portion 504. Also, it does not protrude to the right of the right edge of the inner frame 7. Further, the right edge of the front frame 10 is inside the right edge of the inner frame 7, but the handle 20 may be in any position from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. None of the first finger hooking portion 500, the second finger hooking portion 502, and the third finger hooking portion 504 protrudes to the right of the right edge portion of the front frame 10.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the distance d1 between the tip of the first finger hook portion 500 and the rotation shaft 506 is 53.4 mm, and the distance d1 between the tip of the second finger hook portion 502 and the rotation shaft is 53.4 mm. The distance d2 of 506 is 45.6 mm, and the distance d3 between the tip of the third finger hook portion 504 and the rotation shaft 506 is 39.3 mm.

Further, the distance e between the lowermost end portion of the handle 20 and the rotation shaft 506 when the handle 20 is in the initial position is 34.6 mm. Further, the distance f1 between the lower edge of the front frame 10 and the rotating shaft 506 is 40.0 mm, and the distance f2 between the lower edge of the inner frame 7 and the rotating shaft 506 is 45.0 mm. There is. Further, the distance g1 between the right edge of the front frame 10 and the rotating shaft 506 is 49.1 mm, and the distance g2 between the right edge of the inner frame 7 and the rotating shaft 506 is 51.1 mm.

In the present embodiment, of the first finger hooking portion 500, the second finger hooking portion 502, and the third finger hooking portion 504, the distance between the tip of the first finger hooking portion 500 and the rotation shaft 506 is the maximum. The tip of the first finger hook 500 when the handle 20 is in the maximum rotation position is at the lowest point of the trajectory of the tip of the first finger hook 500 when the handle 20 rotates from the initial position to the maximum rotation position. It is designed not to be located.

Thereby, in the present embodiment, even when the gaming machine is placed on the floor or the like, the first finger hooking portion 500, the second finger hooking portion 502 or the third finger hooking portion 504 does not come into contact with the floor or the like. The handle 20 can be prevented from being damaged.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation torque required to rotate the handle 20 from the initial position is set to the first operation torque (6.8 × N), and the game ball launched from the launcher falls in the game area 4 on the left side. The position of the possible handle 20 is set as the left-handed reference position, the operating torque required to rotate the handle 20 from the initial position to the left-handed reference position is set as the second operating torque (13.6 × N), and the handle 20 is set as the initial. Assuming that the operating torque required to rotate from the position to the maximum rotation position is the third operating torque (23.8 × N), the second operating torque is larger than the first operating torque, but the second operating torque is. It is less than twice the first operation torque.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the difference between the first operating torque and the second operating torque is small, and the operating torque does not suddenly increase between the initial position and the left-handed reference position. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the player can feel that the difference between the first operation torque and the second operation torque is small, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the third operation torque is larger than the second operation torque, but the third operation torque is twice or less the second operation torque.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the difference between the second operating torque and the third operating torque is small, and the operating torque does not suddenly increase between the left-handed reference position and the maximum rotation position. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the player can feel that the difference between the second operation torque and the third operation torque is small, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the operation angle of the handle 20 from the initial position to the left-handed reference position is the first operation angle (45 ° to 60 °), and the operation angle of the handle 20 from the initial position to the maximum rotation position is the second. Assuming that the operating angle (100 ° to 120 °), the first operating angle (for example, 45 °) is less than half of the second operating angle (for example, 100 °).

FIG. 21 is a side sectional view of the upper part of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. Here, the cross section of FIG. 21 passes through the uppermost point of the inner surface of the outer rail 28 shown in FIG. 2 and is a vertical surface (vertical surface intersecting the reference line) with respect to the game board 6. As shown in FIG. 21, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the outer rail 28 is provided on the surface side of the upper part of the gaming board 6, the inner side surface of the outer rail 28, the upper surface of the display frame 34, and the glass unit. The inner surface of the 8 and the area surrounded by the game board 6 are formed as an upper guide passage 600 (taxiway) for guiding the game ball to the game area 4 on the right side.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a design portion 602 designed so as to project greatly forward is formed in the upper part of the front frame 10. The lower surface of the design portion 602 is formed so as to descend from the rearmost rear end portion 604 on the cross section of FIG. 21 toward the front, so that the design portion 602 can be provided while ensuring the visibility of the game area 4. It is getting bigger.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the first line passes through the uppermost point of the inner surface of the outer rail 28, that is, the uppermost point of the upper surface of the upper guide passage 600, and is perpendicular to the game board 6. Assuming that the reference line B1, the rear end portion 604 is located below the first reference line B1 and the distance D1 from the first reference line B1 is 4 mm, which is equal to or less than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball. ..

Further, of the lower surface of the design portion 602, the lower end portion 606, which is the lowermost portion on the cross section of FIG. 21, is located below the first reference line B1 and the distance D2 from the first reference line B1 is a game ball. It is 40 mm, which is larger than the diameter of.

Further, assuming that the second reference line B2 passes through the uppermost point of the upper surface of the display frame 34, that is, the uppermost point of the lower surface of the upper guide passage 600 and is perpendicular to the game board 6, the rear end portion 604 is the second. It is located above the reference line B2, and the distance D3 from the second reference line B2 is 14 mm, which is equal to or greater than the radius of the game ball.

Further, the lower end portion 606 is located below the second reference line B2, and the distance D4 from the second reference line B2 is 22 mm, which is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball.

Thereby, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball moves along the upper surface of the upper guide passage 600 by being strongly launched, the game ball is also weakly launched so that the game ball is launched. Even when the ball moves along the lower surface of the upper guidance passage 600, the game ball moves as designed by ensuring the visibility of the game ball from the player sitting in the front seat of the game machine. The design unit 602 can be enlarged in the forward and downward directions while making it possible to confirm that the design unit is present.

FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board 6 in a state where the outer rail 28 is removed from the outer rail mounting portion 608 to which the outer rail 28 is attached. The game board 6 and the outer rail mounting portion 608 may be integrally configured, or the outer rail 28 may be directly mounted on the game board 6. As shown in FIG. 22, among the outer rail mounting portions 608, a plurality of protruding portions 612 are provided on the mounting surface 610 to which the outer rail 28 is mounted. On the other hand, the outer rail 28 is provided with a plurality of receiving portions 614 (positioning portions) for receiving the corresponding protrusions 612 at positions corresponding to the plurality of protrusions 612. When the outer rail 28 is mounted along the outer rail mounting portion 608, the plurality of projecting portions 612 are received by the plurality of receiving portions 614, so that the outer rail 28 is mounted at the mounting position of the outer rail 28 in the outer rail mounting portion 608. The outer rail 28 is positioned.

Thereby, in the present embodiment, the outer rail 28 can be attached to an accurate position, and even if the game ball repeatedly passes, the outer rail 28 can be prevented from shifting or vibrating.

FIG. 23 is a plan view of the outer rail 28. As shown in FIG. 23, each of the plurality of receiving portions 614 of the present embodiment is formed as a long oval through hole along the length direction of the outer rail 28. The plurality of receiving portions 614 are provided not at the central portion of the outer rail 28 but at a position close to the game board 6 when the outer rail 28 is attached to the outer rail mounting portion 608. The receiving portion 614 may be formed as a notch or a groove instead of a through hole.

FIG. 24 is an enlarged side sectional view of the upper part of the game board 6 shown in the side sectional view of FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the outer rail 28 is mounted so as to be in close contact with the mounting surface 610 in a state where the protruding portion 612 is received by the receiving portion 614. The plurality of projecting portions 612 and the plurality of receiving portions 614 are provided at positions close to the game board 6 as described above, so that the game balls moving along the outer rail 28 do not come into contact with each other. There is.

When the outer rail 28 is attached to the outer rail mounting portion 608, the outer rail 28 and the mounting surface 610 are inclined so that the outer rail 28 is slightly lowered toward the front. This makes it difficult for the game ball moving along the outer rail 28 to move forward.

FIG. 25 is a front view of the game board 6 with the outer rail 28 attached. As shown in FIG. 25, in the present embodiment, the arrangement intervals of the plurality of projecting portions 612 and the arrangement intervals of the plurality of receiving portions 614 are not equal.

Specifically, the range from the starting end S closest to the launching device to the leftmost leftmost portion L on the outer rail 28 provided in an arc shape is defined as the first range R1, and is the uppermost part from the leftmost portion L. Assuming that the range to the uppermost portion U is the second range R2 and the range from the uppermost portion U to the terminal portion E is the third range R3, the number of a plurality of projecting portions 612 and the number of a plurality of receiving portions 614 Is 3 in the first range R1, 2 in the second range R2, and 0 in the third range R3, and the first range R1 is more than the second range R2, and the first The range R2 of 2 is larger than the range R3 of the third.

Further, assuming that the range from the leftmost portion L to the terminal portion E is the fourth range R4, the number of the plurality of projecting portions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving portions 614 are two in the fourth range R4. The first range R1 is larger than the fourth range R4.

Further, assuming that the range from the start end portion S to the uppermost portion U is the fifth range R5, the number of the plurality of projecting portions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving portions 614 are 5 in the fifth range R5. , The fifth range R5 is larger than the third range R3.

Further, assuming that the range from the start end portion S to the midpoint M between the start end portion S and the end point E is the sixth range R6 and the range from the midpoint M to the end point E is the seventh range R7, there are a plurality of protrusions. The number of 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving units 614 are 4 in the 6th range R6 and 1 in the 7th range R7, and the 6th range R6 is larger than the 7th range R7. It has become.

The leftmost portion L and the uppermost portion U are not provided with the protruding portion 612 and the receiving portion 614.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number and the plurality of the plurality of protrusions 612 are arranged in the portion close to the launching device where the impact received from the game ball is large and the arrangement of the outer rail 28 is particularly required to be accurate. By increasing the number of receiving portions 614, the outer rail 28 is surely prevented from being displaced or vibrated in a portion close to the launching device.

Thereby, in the present embodiment, the trajectory of the game ball can be stabilized, the game ball can enter each winning opening according to the design value, and the game can be performed as designed.

On the other hand, in the portion near the terminal portion E where the impact received from the game ball is small and the influence on the game is small, the number of the plurality of protruding portions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving portions 614 are reduced. The manufacturing cost of the outer rail 28 and the outer rail mounting portion 608 is reduced, and the work of mounting the outer rail 28 to the outer rail mounting portion 608 is facilitated.

The number of the plurality of projecting portions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving portions 614 are 3 in the first range R1, 2 in the second range R2, and 1 in the third range R3. Alternatively, the number may be 3 in the first range R1, 1 in the second range R2, 0 in the third range R3, 3 in the first range R1, and 2 in the first range R1. The number may be 1 in the range R2, 1 in the 3rd range R3, 1 in the 1st range R1, 1 in the 2nd range R2, and 0 in the 3rd range R3. The number may be 3 in the first range R1, 2 in the second range R2, and 3 in the third range R3.

4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be carried out. Modifications are introduced below. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modification examples can be appropriately combined and adopted as control methods for realizing the present invention.

First, in the above embodiment, in the winning number display 404, 10 treasure chests are displayed corresponding to 10 game balls that can enter the first big winning opening 54 in one small hit game, and the first big winning is displayed. The explanation was given with an example in which one treasure box is opened and one diamond is displayed every time one game ball enters the mouth 54. For example, the first big prize is won in one small hit game. A meter with 10 scales corresponding to 10 game balls that can enter the mouth 54 is displayed, and each time one game ball enters the first prize-winning mouth 54, the needle of the meter is next. A display that moves to point to the scale may be displayed, or the characters "X remaining" and "X / 10" are displayed, and one game ball is displayed in the first prize opening 54. The value of X may be updated and displayed each time.

That is, the winning number display 404 is the relationship between the number of game balls that can enter the first large winning opening 54 in this small hit game and the number of game balls that have entered the first large winning opening 54 in this small hit game. Is displayed, and may be updated every time a game ball enters the first large winning opening 54.

Further, in the above embodiment, there is a pre-determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value held when the small hit game is executed, in which the big hit or the small hit is determined. In this case, the first special random number value or the second special random number value has been described with an example in which a pre-reading effect lottery during the small hit game is performed, but it is suspended when the small hit game is executed. If the pre-judgment result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value has a big hit or a small hit determined, or if there is a loss but fixed value information is included. A look-ahead effect lottery during the small hit game may be performed.

In addition, when the small hit game is started, it is already possible for the player to determine whether the small hit symbol A has been won or the small hit symbol B has been won from the production image, and in this small hit game. When one game ball enters the first large winning opening 54 while the game ball has entered the specific area 64, the specified number of times in the time saving state is set to 100 times based on the winning of the small hit symbol A. When the small hit game is executed, a predetermined effect lottery is performed, and one character is displayed in the winning number display 404 as shown in FIG. 17 (G) according to the result of the predetermined effect lottery. In some cases, an effect suggesting the development of the game in the future may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which one interval period is provided in one small hit game has been described, but a plurality of interval periods are provided in one small hit game. You may do so. For example, in one small hit game, if the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds and then closed four times, the first three-second interval period is used. When the first special accessory 56 is maintained in the closed state and the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds and then closed four times, the second five-second interval is performed. When the first special accessory 56 is maintained in the closed state during the period, and the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds and then closed four times, one small operation is performed. The winning game may be completed. In this case, the interval period of each time may be the same time or different times.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball enters the specific area 64 at the timing (predetermined timing) when the remaining time until the first special accessory 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the 11th time is 5 seconds (predetermined timing). Although the warning image is displayed when the warning image is not displayed, for example, the game is played in the specific area 64 at the timing (predetermined timing) when the remaining time until the end of the small hit game is 5 seconds. A warning image may be displayed when the ball has not entered, or the game ball has entered the specific area 64 at the timing (predetermined timing) when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the interval period. If not, the warning image may be displayed, or the warning image is displayed when the game ball has not entered the specific area 64 at the timing (predetermined timing) at which the interval period starts. You may do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the puncture display 410 is displayed, when the specific area sensor 110 detects the game ball in 0.744 seconds from the end of the warning period to the end of the small hit game, the second The second notification display 407 is displayed while the 1 notification display 406 is displayed, and when the specific area sensor 110 detects a game ball during the valid period after the end, the first notification display 406 is not displayed and the second notification display 407 is displayed. Although it has been described with an example of being displayed, for example, when the specific area sensor 110 detects a game ball within 1 second from the start of the valid period after the end, the first notification display 406 is displayed. The second notification display 407 is displayed, and when the specific area sensor 110 detects a game ball from the time when the valid period starts after the end to the end of the valid period after the end, the first notification display 406 May be displayed instead of the second notification display 407.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 54 and the second big winning opening 58 are provided in the game area 4, the first special accessory 56 is in the open state in the small hit game, and the second special accessory in the big hit game. Although the example in which the 60 is in the open state has been described, one big winning opening provided with the specific area 64 is provided in the game area 4, and both the small hit game and the big hit game are provided in one big winning opening. The special accessory may be opened.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the jackpot lottery table B referred to when the special lottery is performed for the second special random number value, the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/199, and the small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7. Winning, the specified number of times in the time-saving state for the 5-round symbol A, the 2-round symbol and the small hit symbol A is set to 100 times, and the specified number of times in the time-saving state for the 5-round symbol B and the small hit symbol B is set. Was explained by giving an example in which 12 times are set, but in the big hit lottery table B, the big hit is won with a probability of about 1/199, and the small hit is won with a probability of about 198/199, that is, the big hit is always won. Alternatively, a small hit is won, and the specified number of times for the 5-round symbol A, the 2-round symbol and the small hit symbol A is set to 1 time, and the time reduction is set for the 5-round symbol B and the small hit symbol B. The specified number of times of the state may be set to 0 times.

In this case, if the 5th round symbol A, the 2nd round symbol or the small hit symbol A is won, the big hit or the small hit will always be won in one special lottery in the time saving state after the end of the special game state. When the 5th round symbol B or the small hit symbol B is won, it is possible to shift to the normal state without going through the time saving state when the special gaming state ends.

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speaker, 16 upper plate, 18 outlet,
20 handles, 22 supply ports, 24 lower plates, 26 production input devices,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production unit, 38 display frame lamp, 40 openings, 42 passages,
44 Stage, 46 1st Start Winner, 48 Passing Gate, 50 2nd Start Winner,
52 Ordinary character, 54 Large prize opening, 56 Special character, 64 Specific area, 66 Normal area, 68 Specific character, 69 Out opening,
71 Status display, 72 Normal symbol display, 74 Normal hold display,
76 1st special symbol display unit, 78 1st special hold display unit, 80 2nd special symbol display unit,
82 2nd special hold display, 84 game status display, 100 main board,
102 Sub-board, 104 Pass-through gate sensor, 106 1st start winning opening sensor,
108 2nd start winning opening sensor, 110 large winning opening sensor, 116 payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 ordinary accessory drive device, 124 special accessory drive device 130 payout device, 150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device,
172 Sound device, 174 Production device drive device, 176 Production device,
210 Random number generation means, 220 Ordinary lottery means, 222 Ordinary display control means,
224 Ordinary accessory control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 small hit game execution means, 252 big hit game execution means,
260 game state transition control means, 270 payout control means, 280 communication control means,
290 main memory, 2910 lottery table storage means,
2912 Ordinary random number storage means, 2914 Special random number storage means,
2916 flag storage means, 2932 time saving end determination counter,
2933 round counter, 2934 open timer, 2936 big prize counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub-memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 production lottery table storage means, 3114 frame buffer,
350 Left production pattern, 352 Medium production design, 354 Right production design

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With the frame
An operation unit that is rotatably supported by the frame body and is used to perform an operation of launching a game medium on a launching device.
A gaming machine equipped with a gaming area in which a gaming medium moves.
A predetermined area provided in the game area and
Lottery means to draw lots and
When the result of the lottery is a specific result other than the big hit, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game that allows the game medium to enter the predetermined area, and the specific game execution means.
Equipped with a production control means to control the production
When the game medium enters the predetermined area in the specific game, the specific display becomes a specific display mode so as to correspond to the number of the game media that have entered the predetermined area.
The operation unit is
A finger hook is provided to hook the player's finger, and it can rotate from the initial position to the maximum rotation position.
A gaming machine characterized in that the finger hook portion does not project downward from the lower edge portion of the door body at the initial position and the maximum rotation position.

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