JP6277438B2 - Game machine and computer program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine provided with a lottery mechanism.

  A game machine having a lottery mechanism is known. For example, in order to provide a bingo game, a physical lottery mechanism is provided to draw a number when a ball thrown into a roulette board having a plurality of pockets each assigned a number enters into one of the pockets. A game machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). There is also known a game machine that immediately ends a lottery when a ball enters a specific pocket (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2004-97487 A International Publication No. 2015/045715

  The number of lotteries in one game is determined in advance, and the game ends when the specified number of lotteries are completed. If it does so, it will become easy to predict a result in the middle of a game, and there exists a possibility that a user may lose an expectation and may lose interest in a game. Even if a process to end the lottery when a ball enters the specific pocket, the relationship between the specific pocket and the end of the lottery is unambiguous, and it is still improved to reduce the predictability of the lottery end time. There is room for.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine or the like that can reduce the predictability of the lottery end time and increase the interest of the game.

  A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry portions into which a game body can enter, a throwing mechanism for throwing the game body into the lottery mechanism, and the game body by the throwing mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing control means for controlling the throwing action, wherein the throwing control means gradually changes the value of a predetermined control parameter in accordance with a predetermined rule associated with the throwing action. Determining whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on a value of the control parameter; and, when the end condition is satisfied, input / end control means for controlling the input operation so as to end input of the game body The value of the control parameter is set to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry sections. A parameter changing means for further is provided, wherein the parameter changing means is a value of the control parameter that the termination condition is that it is possible to change a value in the range that does not hold.

  A computer program according to an aspect of the present invention is a game machine computer including a lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry units into which a game body can enter, and an input mechanism that inputs the game body into the lottery mechanism. A computer program that functions as a throwing control unit that controls a throwing-in operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control unit determines a value of a predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the throwing operation. While gradually changing, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and when the end condition is satisfied, the input operation is controlled so that the insertion of the game body is ended. In association with the entry of the game body into the specific approach portion assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entrance portions, The control parameter value is further changed as a parameter change means for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule, and the parameter change means sets the control parameter value to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied. It is configured so that it can be changed.

1 is an overall view of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of a center unit and a some station unit. The principal part enlarged view of a lottery mechanism. The figure which abbreviate | omitted the rotation field in FIG. The perspective view of a collection | recovery mechanism. The perspective view of an injection | throwing-in mechanism. The schematic diagram of a lottery field. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of a basic game. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of a bingo game. The functional block diagram explaining the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game machine. The flowchart which shows the insertion control process which the lottery game control part of a center unit performs. The flowchart which shows the lottery result process which a lottery game control part performs. The figure which shows an example of the table referred in order to determine the change amount of a control parameter in the process of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control parameter change process which a lottery game control part performs with a 1st form. The figure which shows the modification of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the life gauge utilized in the other modification of FIG. The figure which shows the other modification of FIG. The figure which shows the modification of the parameter update process of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control parameter change process which the lottery game control part performs with a 2nd form. The figure which shows an example of the lottery machine utilized by the process of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control parameter change process which the lottery game control part performs with a 3rd form. The flowchart which shows the control parameter change process which the lottery game control part performs with a 4th form. The flowchart which concerns on the modification of FIG. The flowchart which concerns on the other modification of FIG. The flowchart which shows the control parameter change process which the lottery game control part performs with a 5th form. The flowchart which shows the control parameter update process which the lottery game control part performs in the 6th form. The flowchart which shows the control parameter change process which the lottery game control part performs with a 6th form. The flowchart which shows the completion | finish condition discrimination | determination process which the lottery game control part performs with a 6th form. The figure which shows an example of the table referred in order to determine the change amount of a control parameter in the process of FIG.

(First form)
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The game machine 1 is configured as a commercial (business) game machine that allows a user to play a game within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of a predetermined play fee. This type of game machine 1 may be called an arcade game machine. The game machine 1 is installed in a predetermined facility such as a store mainly for the purpose of making a large number of users play a game repeatedly to increase profits.

  The game machine 1 is a so-called medal game machine that uses medals as game media. The game machine 1 includes a center unit CN and a plurality of station units ST arranged so as to surround the center unit CN. Further, the game machine 1 is provided with a center monitor 2 located above the center unit CN. The center monitor 2 displays various videos associated with the game provided by the game machine 1. As an example, a liquid crystal display device is applied to the center monitor 2.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the center unit CN and the plurality of station units ST. In FIG. 2, a part of the exterior of the game machine 1 is omitted for convenience of explanation. In the center unit CN, a lottery mechanism 11 for selecting at least one option from a plurality of options, a throwing mechanism 12 for throwing a ball B as an example of a game body into the lottery mechanism 11, and a collecting mechanism 13 for collecting the ball B (Shown in FIG. 5). In the lottery mechanism 11, the ball B is inserted into the lottery field LF, and the ball B enters the plurality of pockets 22 as an example of a game body entry unit in which each option is associated with each other. This is a roulette type lottery mechanism in which 22 choices are drawn. As options, for example, a plurality of colors (five colors of red, yellow, green, light blue, and blue) are set and assigned to each pocket 22 in a predetermined order. In this embodiment, each color is assigned to three pockets 22. Each color corresponds to an example of a plurality of types of attributes.

  The lottery mechanism 11 is provided with a lottery field LF where a lottery is performed and a ball insertion slot 21 into which the ball B supplied from the insertion mechanism 12 is inserted. In the lottery field LF, a first lottery section 23 in which a part of the plurality of pockets 22 (also referred to as pockets 22a) are arranged along the circumferential direction and driven to rotate around the axis AX, and the first lottery The first lottery section is formed by arranging the remaining pockets 22 (also referred to as pockets 22b) and one or more guide passages 24 for guiding the ball B to the first lottery section 23 so as to surround the periphery of the section 23. 23, which is positioned between the first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25. The first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25 around the axis AX. A rotation field 26 is provided as a rotation unit that is driven to rotate in the opposite direction, and a ball movement field 27 positioned so as to surround the second lottery unit 25.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of the lottery mechanism 11. FIG. 4 is a diagram in which the rotation field 26 of FIG. 3 is omitted. The lottery mechanism 11 is further provided with a support mechanism 28 that supports the first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25 and a drive source 29 that rotationally drives the support mechanism 28. The drive source 29 rotates a drive shaft (not shown) extending along the axis AX. The support mechanism 28 is fixed to the drive shaft, and when the support mechanism 28 rotates, the first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25 rotate integrally. A drive source 30 for rotating the rotary field 26 is fixed to the support mechanism 28. The drive source 30 rotates the rotating field 26 by rotating the transmission member 31 fixed to the rotating field 26. For this reason, the rotation field 26 can rotate independently of the first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25. In this embodiment, the rotation field 26 is driven in a reverse rotation with respect to the lottery units 23 and 25. The drive source 30 is supplied with power using a known technique such as a slip ring. The ball movement field 27 is fixed to the game machine 1.

  Each pocket 22 is provided with a ball detection sensor 32 for detecting the ball B that has entered. As the ball detection sensor 32, various sensors such as a contact sensor and a photoelectric sensor are applied as an example. The guide passage 24 of the second lottery section 25 has a width that allows the ball B to move. Here, in the guide passage 24, a sensor for detecting the entry of the ball B into the guide passage 24 is provided on the entrance side, and a stopper member for restricting the advance of the ball B to the rotation field 26 is provided on the exit side ( Neither is shown). When the sensor detects the entry of the ball B into the guide passage 24, the user is notified of this by display or voice to urge the user to pay attention to the guide passage 24. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the stopper member is lowered and the ball B To advance to the rotation field 26 of When the ball B enters one of the pockets 22, the ball B is recovered by the recovery mechanism 13. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the recovery mechanism 13. The collection mechanism 13 is located below the support mechanism 28. 5 shows members rotated by the drive source 29 of the lottery mechanism 11 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 (first lottery unit 23, second lottery unit 25, support mechanism 28, rotation field 26, and drive source 30. Etc.) are omitted. The recovery mechanism 13 includes a drop surface 41 on which the ball B that has passed through each pocket 22 falls, a collection unit 42 that collects the ball B dropped on the drop surface 41, and a supply path for supplying the ball B to the input mechanism 12 43 and a moving member 44 for moving the balls B from the collecting unit 42 to the supply path 43 one by one. The falling surface 41 is provided so as to be inclined so that the ball B can move to the collecting unit 42. A partition 45 is provided to prevent the ball B from entering other than the collecting unit 42. The moving member 44 is fixed to the drive shaft, receives the power of the drive source 29, and rotates integrally with the first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25. The moving member 44 is a plate-like member, and a plurality of pockets 44a for accommodating the balls B are provided at equal intervals. The balls B are accommodated one by one in each pocket 44 a, move with the rotation of the moving member 44, and are sequentially guided to the supply path 43. Thereby, it is possible to collect the balls B without clogging them.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the input mechanism 12. In FIG. 6, the station unit ST is omitted for convenience of explanation. A supply path 43 of the recovery mechanism 13 is connected to the input mechanism 12, and the balls B recovered from the lottery mechanism 11 are supplied. The throwing mechanism 12 is provided with a conveying member 51 that conveys the ball B and a drive source 52 that drives the conveying member 51. The conveying member 51 is a rod-like member provided with a screw 51a, and receives the power of the driving source 52 and rotates around the axis. The ball B is supplied from the supply path 43 to the screw 51a. The screw 51a rotates and the ball B moves upward. The moved ball B is thrown into the lottery field LF from the ball slot 21.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the station unit ST will be described. The station unit ST has a medal slot 61 for inserting medals, a monitor 62, a transparent touch panel 63 superimposed on the monitor 62, a card reader 65 for reading a card 64 owned by the user, and a medal for paying out medals. A discharge outlet 66 is provided. When the user inserts a medal into the medal slot 61, it is counted as a credit. The station unit ST provides a game in a range corresponding to credit consumption. In the station unit ST, a plurality of types of games are provided, and the user can select a game to play. As an example, mini games such as a bingo game, a block eraser game, and a digital pusher game are provided. Each game proceeds according to the lottery result in the center unit CN. Game operations are input via the touch panel 63. A liquid crystal display device is applied to the monitor 62 as an example. The monitor 62 and the touch panel 63 may be configured using a known technique. The card 64 is provided with a non-volatile storage medium (not shown) such as an IC chip or a magnetic stripe, and the medium includes unique user identification information (hereinafter also referred to as a card ID) for each card 64. To be recorded. The card ID is used as information for identifying the user of the game machine 1.

  A lottery game provided by the game machine 1 will be described. Based on the lottery result of the lottery executed by the center unit CN, the mini game proceeds in each station unit ST. The lottery executed in the center unit CN is performed by inserting the ball B into the lottery field LF and selecting an option associated with the pocket 22 into which the ball B has entered. In the lottery at the center unit CN, a lottery unit is set in association with the throwing operation of the ball B. The lottery in lottery units is repeated unless a predetermined end condition is satisfied. As an example, the lottery unit is determined in association with the number of balls B inserted. For example, the number of balls B thrown in one lottery unit is set to one ball. The end condition is set in association with the number of times the lottery unit is repeated, the time, and the like. However, the number of repetitions of the lottery unit until the end condition is satisfied can be dynamically changed. These will be described later. The lottery game is a one-time lottery game from the start of the lottery until the end condition is established and the lottery ends. When the lottery game ends, a payout is given to the user according to the game result of the mini game, and the next lottery The game is executed.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the lottery field LF. The plurality of pockets 22 provided in the lottery field LF include five color pockets 22p to 22t including a red pocket 22p, a yellow pocket 22q, a green pocket 22r, a light blue pocket 22s, and a blue pocket 22t, and an end pocket 22u that ends the lottery. And an invalid pocket 22v that invalidates the establishment of the termination condition. The types associated with the pockets 22p to 22v correspond to a plurality of options. In this embodiment, the lottery field LF is provided with four color pockets 22p to 22t for each color, three end pockets 22u, and one invalid pocket 22v. The first lottery unit 23 is provided with color pockets 22p to 22t and invalid pockets 22v for each color. The second lottery section 25 is provided with three color pockets 22p to 22t for each color and three end pockets 22u. Each pocket 22 is divided into one type by three guide passages 24 and is divided into the first lottery section 23. Are arranged in the circumferential direction so as to surround them.

  When the lottery game is started, the game proceeds in units of lottery. In one lottery unit, the ball B is thrown into the lottery field LF from the throwing mechanism 12, and each ball B enters one of the pockets 22. For example, when the ball B enters the color pockets 22p to 22t, the number of times the ball B enters for each color is counted, which affects the mini game of the station unit ST. When the ball B enters the end pocket 22u, the lottery game ends. As an end condition, it is set that the ball B enters the end pocket 22u. The ball B that has entered the pocket 22 falls on the dropping surface 41, is guided to the supply path 43 by the moving member 44, and is supplied to the throwing mechanism 12.

  When the ball B enters the invalid pocket 22v, the lottery game enters a “special chance” state, and the lottery game continues even if the end condition is invalid, that is, the ball B enters the end pocket 22u. During the “special chance” state, even if the ball B enters the end pocket 22u, it continues only once. If the ball B enters the invalid pocket 22v again during the “special chance” state, the mini game payout at the station unit ST is doubled. The “special chance” is set for each lottery. For example, the next lottery unit lottery in which the ball B enters the invalid pocket 22v is set as the “special chance” state. You may change suitably the frequency | count of the lottery unit set.

  In addition, when a “special chance” is reached, or when the ball B enters the invalid pocket 22v again during the “special chance” state, the timing of throwing the ball B to be thrown in the next lottery unit lottery May be determined by a user operation at any of the station units ST. Which station ST is given the right to determine the insertion timing is determined by a lottery process, and is notified to the user by display or / and voice. In the “special chance” state, since the end pocket 22u is invalidated, the user can put the ball B without hesitation, and the ball B enters the pocket 22 valuable to other users. Etc. may be appreciated by other users, and the user's feeling of excitement can be enhanced. If an operation for designating the insertion timing is not performed within a predetermined time after the determination in the station unit ST to which the right to determine the insertion timing is given, the ball B is automatically inserted. The game settings of the lottery game, for example, the type and number of color pockets, the number of end pockets 22u and invalid pockets 22v, the arrangement of the pockets 22, the end conditions, and the setting of “special chance” may be changed as appropriate.

  On the other hand, a plurality of types of mini games are provided in the station unit ST. The user selects one or more mini games, bets credits, and receives a payout according to the lottery result of the center unit CN. In the game machine 1, each of a plurality of users can play a plurality of mini games in parallel. On the monitor 62, a game screen of a mini game is displayed. On the game screen, the mini game selected by the user is displayed so that the screen can be divided or switched.

  As an example of a mini game, a basic game will be described in which the color selected by the lottery mechanism 11 is counted for each color, and a payout is awarded to the user according to the number of selected colors. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen 100a of the basic game. In the basic game, a credit is bet on the color expected by the user. Predetermined odds are set for each color, and the payout increases as the selected number increases. As an example, each color is expressed by potted plants 71p to 71t, and when the required number of balls B is the same, flowers of the corresponding color bloom and a dividend is awarded. A target number 72 of balls B to which a payout is awarded and a payout 73 corresponding to the target number 72 are displayed in the potted plants 71p to 71t of each color. In the game screen 100a of FIG. 8, three yellows are selected by the lottery mechanism 11, and since the target number 72 has been reached, a payout obtained by blooming flowers is displayed in the yellow potted plant 71q. The target number 72 may be set and changed as appropriate. Further, when the target number 72 displayed on the game screen 100a is reached, the next target number may be displayed.

  In the station unit ST, a bingo game is provided as an example of another mini game. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen 100b of a bingo game. In the bingo game, the game progresses using a bingo card 111 provided with a total of nine squares 110 corresponding to options selected by the lottery mechanism 11 in three rows and three columns. The game screen 100b displays a bingo card 111, a next bingo card 111a, and an odds table 112. In the square 110, the squares 110p to 110t associated with the respective color pockets 22p to 22t, the square 110u associated with the end pocket 22u, and the square 110v associated with the invalid pocket 22v are enabled from the beginning. The free square 110w is provided, and nine squares from these squares 110p to 110w are randomly selected and arranged on the bingo card 111. When the square 110 corresponding to the pocket 22 containing the ball B is activated by the lottery mechanism 11 and three squares forming any one of the vertical and horizontal diagonal lines are activated, bingo is established.

  When at least one bingo is established, the bingo card 111 currently being played is used and the next bingo card 111a is dealt and the bingo game proceeds in the same manner. The bingo game is continued until the lottery game ends, and a dividend is awarded to the user according to the number of bingo established at the end of the lottery game. One bingo card 111 corresponds to one stage, and when it is changed to the next bingo card 111a, it corresponds to a new stage. Further, if all the lines are simultaneously activated with one bingo card 111, an all-line bonus is given to the user. In the lottery mechanism 11, the same type, for example, a pocket 22 of the same color may be entered a plurality of times. In this case, the square 110 of the next bingo card 111a may be advantageously changed to advance the game. For example, any square of the next bingo card 110 may be changed to the square 110 of the same color as the color selected by the lottery mechanism 11. When the same type of cell increases, it becomes easier to establish a bingo, and the user's expectation for a dividend can be increased. Further, on condition that the ball B enters the pocket 22 of a specific color, the square 110 of the next bingo card 111a may be changed advantageously for the progress of the game. In this case, it is displayed what color pocket 22 the condition is for the ball B to enter, and if the color does not exist in the current bingo card 111a, it is expected that the ball B will enter that color. Can be increased.

  In addition to the above-described two mini games, a game whose progress is controlled in association with the lottery result of the lottery mechanism 11 may be provided by the station unit ST. For example, in a game area where blocks corresponding to each option of the lottery mechanism 11 are laid out, a block erase game of a type in which blocks of the selected color are erased and new blocks are added as many as the number of erased blocks. A digital pusher game in which a predetermined number of medals are supplied to the pusher field according to the selected color is provided. The rules for each game may be set as appropriate. Moreover, you may apply a well-known game as a mini game.

  FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the main part of the control system of the game machine 1. The center unit CN of the game machine 1 is provided with a lottery game control unit 81 for controlling the lottery game, and controls the operations of the lottery mechanism 11 and the input mechanism 12. The lottery game control unit 81 functions as an example of an insertion control unit by controlling the insertion operation of the ball B by the insertion mechanism 12. Each station unit ST is provided with a mini game control unit 82 for controlling the mini game and a storage unit 83. Although the game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of station units ST, only one station unit ST is displayed in FIG. Each game control unit 81 and 82 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and software of the game machine 1. The lottery game control unit 81 and the mini game control unit 82 are connected to each other, and exchange data such as game results in the units CN and ST.

  The mini game control unit 82 acquires the lottery result of the lottery game controlled by the lottery game control unit 81 and controls the progress of each mini game. In addition, the mini game control unit 82 is connected to a monitor 62 provided on the station unit ST, a touch panel 63, a medal insertion sensor 61a for detecting medals, and a card reader 65. The card reader 65 reads information on the card 64 in which user identification information is recorded, and outputs a signal corresponding to the information to the mini game control unit 82. The storage unit 83 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit such as a hard disk array. The storage unit 83 stores play data 84 and a game program 85 for executing a mini game, as well as various data necessary for controlling the mini game and providing various services. The

  Next, an example of a lottery game control procedure by the lottery game control unit 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 shows the procedure of the insertion control process executed by the lottery game control unit 81 for controlling the insertion operation of the ball B by the insertion mechanism 12. The lottery game control unit 81 repeatedly executes the process of FIG. 12 at a predetermined cycle. When the process of FIG. 11 is started, the lottery game control unit 81 first determines whether or not the insertion of the ball B is permitted (step S1). For example, when the start of the lottery game is requested from any one of the station units ST, it is determined that the insertion is permitted unless the end condition is satisfied. In addition, after the ball B is thrown in, it may be determined that the throwing-in is not permitted during the period until the entry into the pocket 22 is detected. If the insertion is permitted, the lottery game control unit 81 starts the input operation of the input mechanism 12 (step S2). If a closing operation has already been performed, that state is maintained.

  Next, the lottery game control unit 81 updates the value of the control parameter for determining the end time of the throwing operation (step S3). As an example, the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the number of lottery units, and its initial value is 10. If one ball B is thrown in one lottery unit, the end condition is satisfied when 10 balls B are thrown. In this case, for example, the initial value 10 is set to the value of the control parameter at the time when the throwing operation is started. In step S3, when one ball B is thrown, the value of the control parameter is decremented by 1 each time. It is set as a rule that the value of the control parameter is changed by an amount corresponding to the number of inputs, and the value of the control parameter is gradually updated according to the rule. When a plurality of balls B are thrown in one lottery unit, the value of the control parameter may be changed by the number of thrown balls. Subsequently, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not an end condition is satisfied (step S4). In the above example, if the value of the control parameter is 0, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied. Note that if the input is not permitted in step S1, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S4. The end condition is also satisfied when the ball B enters the end pocket 22u (except for the special chance state), which will be described later.

  If the end condition is satisfied in step S4, the lottery game control unit 81 notifies the mini game control unit 82 of the end of the lottery (step S5). As a result, the mini game control unit 82 determines that the lottery game has ended, and the mini game control unit 82 performs processing such as confirming the payout. Following the lottery end notification, the lottery game control unit 81 stops the throwing operation of the ball B by the throwing mechanism 12 (step S6), and then finishes the process of FIG. If it is determined in step S4 that the end condition is not satisfied, the lottery game control unit 81 skips the processes in steps S5 and S6 and ends the process in FIG.

  FIG. 12 shows a lottery result process executed by the lottery game control unit 81 triggered by the detection of the entry of the ball B into the pocket 22. When the ball B enters one of the pockets 22, the lottery game control unit 81 has one of the color pockets 22 p to 22 t in which the pocket B has entered (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a winning pocket) 22. It is discriminate | determined whether it is (step S11). In the case of the color pockets 22p to 22t, the lottery game control unit 81 notifies the mini game control unit 82 of the color of the winning pocket 22 as a lottery result (step S12). Thereafter, the lottery game control unit 81 executes a subroutine process for changing the value of the control parameter based on the parameter change attribute set in the winning pocket 22 (step S13). The control parameter value changing process performed here is a process for changing the control parameter to a value different from the value to be obtained in accordance with the rule applied in the update in step S3 of FIG. Details of the subroutine processing will be described later. After changing the value of the control parameter, the lottery game control unit 81 cancels that state if a special chance state (indicated as an SP chance state in the figure) is set at that time (step S14). When the special chance state is released in step S14, the released state is maintained. After the process of step S14, the lottery game control unit 81 ends the process of FIG.

  If the winning pocket 22 is not the color pocket 22p-22t in step S11, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not the winning pocket 22 is the invalid pocket 22v (step S15). In the case of the invalid pocket 22v, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not the current state is the special chance state (step S16), and if not the special chance state, sets the special chance state (step S17), and thereafter The process of FIG. 12 is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S16 that the special chance state is set, the lottery game control unit 81 instructs the mini game control unit 82 to double the payout (step S18). Subsequently, the lottery game control unit 81 cancels the special chance state (step S19), and thereafter ends the processing of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S15 that the winning pocket 22 is not the invalid pocket 22v, the lottery game control unit 81 determines that the current winning pocket 22 is the ending pocket 22u (step S20), and then the current special pocket. It is determined whether or not a chance state is set (step S21). If it is not in the special chance state, the lottery game control unit 81 sets the end of insertion (step S22), and then ends the process of FIG. When the input end is set in step S22, it is determined in step S4 in FIG. 11 that the end condition is satisfied regardless of the value of the control parameter.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the control parameter changing process as a subroutine process in step S13 of FIG. 12 will be described. In the following description, the pockets 22 are distinguished from each other by a unique pocket ID for each pocket 22. In the control parameter change process, the value of the control parameter is changed using the change amount table Ta illustrated in FIG. In the example of FIG. 13, positive or negative change amounts are set for at least some of the color pockets 22p to 22t, and the change amounts are differentiated between the pockets 22. For example, +2 balls are set as the change amount for the pocket 22 with the pocket ID 1, and −4 balls are set as the change amount for the pocket 22 with the pocket ID 2. The change amount of the pocket 22 of the pocket ID 3 is zero. That is, the pocket 22 of the pocket ID3 is not the color pockets 22p to 22t, but is either the end pocket 22u or the invalid pocket 22v. However, the change amount 0 may be set for a part of the color pockets 22p to 22t.

  FIG. 14 shows a procedure of control parameter change processing using the table Ta. If any of the color pockets 22p to 22t is the winning pocket 22, the lottery game control unit 81 first determines the pocket ID of the winning pocket 22 (step S101), and sets the change amount corresponding to the pocket ID in the table Ta. (Step S102). Subsequently, the lottery game control unit 81 changes the value of the control parameter in accordance with the obtained change amount (step S103), and thereafter ends the process of FIG. For example, when the pocket 22 with the pocket ID 1 is a winning pocket, the lottery game control unit 81 adds 2 to the value of the control parameter managed in step S3 of FIG. As a result, the number of balls B inserted until the end condition is satisfied increases by two. In other words, the end time of the lottery game is prolonged by an amount equivalent to two balls. On the other hand, when the pocket 22 with the pocket ID 2 is a winning pocket, 4 is subtracted from the value of the control parameter. In this case, the number of balls B inserted until the end condition is satisfied is reduced by four balls. In other words, the end time of the lottery game is shortened by an amount equivalent to four balls.

  In the example of FIGS. 13 and 14, the color pockets 22p to 22t in which a positive or negative change amount is set correspond to the specific entry portion, and the change execution condition is set when one ball B enters the pocket 22. As a result, the value of the control parameter is changed. The color pockets 22p to 22t are common in that the attribute for changing the value of the control parameter is set, and the specific approach portion having different attributes with respect to the amount of change in the value of the control parameter. It corresponds to an example.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the value of the control parameter that should be regularly changed with the throwing-in operation of the ball B is the color pockets 22p to 22t as the specific entry portion (however, the change amount is set to 0) When the ball B enters into the pockets, the pockets are changed irregularly according to the table Ta. Thereby, the predictability regarding the completion | finish time of a lottery game falls, and the predictability about the result of a mini game also falls. Therefore, the result can be predicted in the middle of the lottery and the possibility that the user loses the expectation can be reduced, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. When the ball B enters the end pocket 22u, the lottery game ends immediately. However, in the control parameter change processing in step S103 of FIG. 14, the change amount is a positive value or a negative value less than the current value of the control parameter. As long as the amount is changed, the end condition is not satisfied, and the throwing-in operation of the ball B in the lottery game is continued thereafter. Therefore, there is a possibility that the end time will be further extended or shortened thereafter, and it becomes more difficult to predict the end time. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by maintaining the user's expectation.

  In the above example, the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the number of repetitions of the lottery unit, that is, the number of thrown balls B, but the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the throwing time of the ball B. May be. For example, in step S3 of FIG. 11, according to the continuation of the making operation, the value of the control parameter is gradually changed by changing the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the duration time. The end condition may be satisfied when elapses. In this case, instead of the table Ta shown in FIG. 13, the change amount is acquired in step S102 of FIG. 14 using the table Tb in which the pocket ID and the change time of the value of the control parameter are associated as illustrated in FIG. do it. It should be noted that the timing of starting the elapsed time can be set appropriately, such as when the lottery game starts, when the first ball B enters the pocket 22, or when a predetermined number of balls B enter the pocket 22. is there.

  Further, the control parameter may be set as a variable associated with the lottery result of the lottery game. The lottery result is determined as a result of the throwing operation, and setting the control parameter as a variable associated with the lottery result of the lottery game should be grasped as one aspect of associating the control parameter with the throwing operation. . For example, the life gauge LG illustrated in FIG. 16 is displayed on the center monitor 2 or the station monitor 62, the gauge amount at the start of the lottery is set to 100, and the lottery game is performed as the update process in step S3 in FIG. In step S4, the value of the life gauge LG is gradually decreased according to a rule that changes the amount according to the lottery result, such as changing the amount of the gauge according to the attribute such as the color of the winning pocket 22 at the time. When the gauge amount becomes 0, the closing operation may be ended assuming that the end condition is satisfied. In this case, in order to change the value of the control parameter, for example, as illustrated in the table Tc of FIG. 17, a positive or negative change amount related to the gauge amount is set for a part or all of the pocket 22. The And the process of controlling the gauge amount of the life gauge LG so that the change amount shown in the table Tc is added or subtracted in step S102 of FIG. 14 with respect to the original decrease amount of the life gauge LG is possible. is there. The value of the control parameter to be updated according to the lottery result is not limited to the example of grasping as a gauge amount, but various game variables such as points and physical fitness (hereinafter, these may be referred to as game variables). May be used.

  Note that the control parameter update processing in step S3 in FIG. 11 is not limited to the example executed in association with which pocket 22 the ball B has entered in the lottery game. The value of the life gauge LG may be updated according to the progress state of the mini game executed in association with the lottery result. For example, in step S3 of FIG. 11, the control parameter update process shown in FIG. 18 is executed. First, the mini game state is acquired from the mini game control unit 82, and the mini game state and the change in the gauge amount of the life gauge LG are obtained. A predetermined rule is set between and the control parameter value is gradually changed. At the same time, the control parameter changing process according to the attribute of the winning pocket 22 may be executed according to the table Tc of FIG. Furthermore, in the update process of step S3 in FIG. 11, the value of the control parameter may be updated only when the ball B enters the pocket 22 of a specific color, or a predetermined state is established in the mini game. Only in such a case, the value of the control parameter may be updated. In the process of FIG. 18, the gauge amount of the life gauge LG may be gradually updated according to the lottery game state (lottery result) instead of or in addition to the mini game state. In short, the value of the control parameter may be gradually updated in accordance with the game state associated with the lottery result.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and its modifications, and can be implemented in various forms. Hereinafter, other embodiments and modifications thereof will be sequentially described. The following embodiments are different from the first embodiment in the control regarding the control parameter for determining the end timing of the throwing operation of the ball B, and only the differences will be described below.

(Second form)
FIG. 19 shows the procedure of the control parameter changing process executed by the lottery game control unit 81 in place of the process of FIG. 14 in the second embodiment. The process of FIG. 19 is also executed as a subroutine process in step S13 of FIG. In the process of FIG. 19, the change amount of the value of the control parameter is determined using the sub lottery device 90 shown in FIG. The sub lottery device 90 is provided as an example of a lottery unit different from the lottery mechanism 11, and is a virtual lottery device displayed on the center monitor 2 or the station monitor 62, for example. However, the sub lottery device 90 may be provided as a physical lottery mechanism. The sub lottery 90 is provided with a lottery wheel 91 and an indicator 92. The lottery wheel 91 is divided into a plurality of sections 91s along the circumferential direction, and positive or negative values are appropriately assigned to the sections 91s as the amount of change in the control parameter value. The amount of change in some sections 91s is set to zero. The lottery wheel 91 can turn in the circumferential direction with its center position as the rotation axis, and the indicator 92 is fixed at a fixed position in the circumferential direction of the lottery wheel 91.

  When the lottery game is started, the lottery game control unit 81 rotates the lottery wheel 91 of the sub lottery device 90 in a predetermined direction at a predetermined speed. Thereafter, the lottery game control unit 81 starts the control parameter changing process of FIG. 19 from the time point when the ball B enters any of the color pockets 22p to 22t, and stops the rotation of the lottery wheel 91 (step) S111). Next, the lottery game control unit 81 acquires the amount of change assigned to the section 91s stopped at the position indicated by the indicator 92 (step S112). Furthermore, the lottery game control unit 81 changes the value of the control parameter in accordance with the obtained change amount (step S113), and thereafter ends the process of FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter differs depending on the time when the ball B has entered one of the color pockets 22p to 22t. Therefore, compared with the case where the change amount is assigned to the color pockets 22p to 22t in advance, the value of the control parameter changes more variously, and it becomes more difficult to predict the end condition. Therefore, the interest of the game is further enhanced. In the above embodiment, the value of the control parameter is changed only during the period in which the section 91s to which the positive or negative change amount is assigned is at the position indicated by the indicator 92, and the section 91s to which 0 is assigned as the change amount. While the indicator 92 is in the position, the value of the control parameter is not changed. In other words, when the section 91s to which the positive or negative change amount is assigned is at the position indicated by the indicator 92 as an effective period, the change is executed when the ball B enters the pocket 22 as the specific entry portion within the effective period. The value of the control parameter is changed assuming that the condition is met. Further, since the amount of change differs between the sections 91s, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter is changed according to the time when the ball B has entered the pocket 22 as the specific entry portion. In addition, this form is also equivalent to an example of the form in which the lottery wheel 91 is stopped at the time when the ball B enters any of the color pockets 22p to 22t and the change amount of the control parameter value is lottery. The lottery wheel 91 may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the ball B enters any of the color pockets 22p to 22t, and the change amount of the control parameter may be lottery.

  The change amount assigned to each section 91s in the sub lottery device 90 of FIG. 20 may be changed as appropriate according to the association between the control parameter and the input operation. For example, when the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the number of inputs, the amount of change in the number of inputs may be assigned to the section 91s according to the table Ta in FIG. When the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the duration of the making operation, a change amount of the making time may be assigned to the section 91s according to the table Tb in FIG. When the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the lottery result, a change amount of a game variable such as a gauge amount may be assigned to the section 91s according to the table Tc of FIG.

(Third form)
FIG. 21 shows a procedure of control parameter change processing executed by the lottery game control unit 81 in place of the processing of FIG. 14 in the third embodiment. The process of FIG. 21 is also executed as a subroutine process in step S13 of FIG. In the process of FIG. 21, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter is determined using the sub lottery device 90 shown in the second mode, but the mode of use is different. That is, in the third embodiment, when the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. 12, the lottery game control unit 81 starts the control parameter change process in FIG. 21 and starts the rotation of the lottery wheel 91 of the sub lottery device 90. The sub lottery is started (step S121). Thereafter, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the lottery game control unit 81 stops the rotation of the lottery wheel 91 and determines the result of the sub lottery (step S122). This process is a process of acquiring the change amount of the section 91s indicated by the indicator 92 when the lottery wheel 91 is stopped. It should be noted that the condition for stopping the lottery wheel 91 may be set to be satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of rotation, or may be set to be satisfied by a user operation of a specific station unit ST. Good. When the result of the sub lottery is confirmed, the lottery game control unit 81 changes the value of the control parameter in accordance with the determined change amount (step S123), and thereafter ends the process of FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter differs depending on the result of the sub lottery. Therefore, compared with the case where the change amount is assigned to the color pockets 22p to 22t in advance, the value of the control parameter changes more variously, and it becomes more difficult to predict the end condition. Therefore, the interest of the game is further enhanced. Also in the above-described form, the change amount to be assigned to the section 91s can be appropriately selected from the number of balls B thrown in, the throwing time, or the game variable according to the mode of association between the control parameter and the throwing action. It is.

(4th form)
The fourth form is an example in which the change execution condition for changing the control parameter is changed with respect to the first form. FIG. 22 shows a procedure of a control parameter change process executed by the lottery game control unit 81 in place of or in addition to the process of FIG. 14 in the fourth embodiment. The process of FIG. 22 is also executed as a subroutine process in step S13 of FIG. In the process of FIG. 22, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not the entry of the ball B into the color pockets 22p to 22t as an example of the specific entry unit has reached a predetermined number (step S131). If the change execution condition is satisfied, the change of the control parameter value is executed (step S132).

  In this case, an integer of 2 or more is set as the predetermined number of times. Further, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter may be a fixed amount or may be changed dynamically. In the case of setting a certain amount, the amount of change may be set so that the end condition may not be satisfied with the value after the change depending on the value before the change of the control parameter. For example, if the change amount is set to a relatively small value, the probability that the throwing of the ball B is continued even after affirmative in step S131. When the change amount is dynamically changed, as an example, the change amount assigned to the winning pocket 22 when step S131 is satisfied may be acquired from the table Tb of FIG. The amount of change associated with each winning pocket 22 until the condition of step S131 is satisfied may be acquired from the table Ta in FIG. 13, and the value of the control parameter may be changed according to the total amount, average value, or the like. In step S131, it may be determined whether or not the ball B has entered the pocket 22 as the specific entry portion continuously for a predetermined number of times, or the ball B may be continuously input to the same pocket 22 for a predetermined number of times. It may be determined whether or not the vehicle has entered. If the predetermined number of times is set to 1 in step S131, the value of the control parameter may be changed according to the process of FIG. That is, the process of FIG. 14 corresponds to an aspect in the case where the predetermined number of times is set to 1 in the process of FIG. The control parameter is not limited to the example associated with the number of inputs, and may be associated with a game variable such as a gauge amount that may be associated with the input time.

  FIG. 23 shows a modification of the processing of FIG. In the example of FIG. 23, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not the ball B has entered the color pockets 22p to 22t in a predetermined order (step S141), and has entered in the predetermined order. In step S142, the control parameter value is changed assuming that the change execution condition is satisfied. FIG. 24 shows another modification of the processing of FIG. In the example of FIG. 24, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not the ball B has entered the color pockets 22p to 22t in a predetermined combination (step S151), and has entered in the predetermined order. The change of the control parameter value is executed assuming that the change execution condition is satisfied (step S152).

  Also in the example of FIG. 23 or FIG. 24, the control parameter is not limited to the example associated with the number of inputs, and may be associated with a game variable such as a gauge amount that may be associated with the input time. Further, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter may be a constant amount as in the example of FIG. 22, or may be controlled to change dynamically. In addition to the examples of FIGS. 22 to 24 described above, the change execution condition for changing the value of the control parameter can be set as appropriate. For example, while the ball B enters the invalid pocket 22v and is in the special chance state, the control is performed according to the change amount assigned to the winning pocket 22 corresponding to the entry of the ball B into the color pockets 22p to 22t. The value of the p parameter may be changed.

(5th form)
FIG. 25 shows the procedure of a control parameter changing process executed by the lottery game control unit 81 in place of or in addition to the process of FIG. 14 in the fifth embodiment. The process of FIG. 25 is also executed as a subroutine process in step S13 of FIG. In the process of FIG. 25, it is premised that the user performs a predetermined play operation that can influence the change of the control parameter value based on a predetermined condition. For example, an item is given to the user on the condition that the user has achieved a predetermined state in the mini game, and the user can use the item in the lottery game. For example, an item is assigned when the target number is one more ball for the color bet by the user in the game shown in FIG. 8, or one more until the bingo is established in the game shown in FIG. It may be set appropriately such that an item is given when it becomes a sphere. Alternatively, the item itself may be purchased by the user so that the item is awarded when the user bets additional credits in the mini game. Some conditions may be attached to the use of the item. For example, in a lottery game, the ball B continuously enters the pocket 22 of the same color a predetermined number of times, and the ball B enters the pocket 22 in a predetermined order, or enters each pocket 22 forming a predetermined combination. There may be a condition that the use of the item is permitted when the ball B enters. After the item is acquired, its use may be limited within a certain time. In addition, various conditions can be set for the use of items.

  When the process of FIG. 25 is started, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not the user has performed a predetermined play operation such as using an item (step S161). A change amount corresponding to the play operation is acquired (step S162). For example, a table describing the relationship between the item and the change amount is prepared in advance, and the change amount corresponding to the item use is acquired according to the table. Subsequently, the lottery game control unit 81 changes the value of the control parameter in accordance with the obtained change amount (step S163), and thereafter ends the process of FIG. Also in this embodiment, the control parameter is not limited to the example associated with the number of insertions, but may be associated with a game variable such as a gauge amount, which may be associated with the insertion time. Moreover, the process of FIG. 25 can be applied to the game machine 1 in parallel with the first to fourth embodiments described above.

(Sixth form)
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In each form mentioned above, although the value of a control parameter is managed in common with respect to each user of several station unit ST, in a 6th form, it manages separately for every user. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the lottery game control unit 81 executes the process of step S3C for updating the value of the control parameter for each station unit ST as shown in FIG. In addition, the lottery game control unit 81 executes the control parameter changing process of FIG. 27 instead of the process of FIG. In the process of FIG. 27, steps S101 and S102 are the same process as the same step of FIG. 14, but after acquiring the control parameter change amount, the control parameter value managed for each station unit ST is changed. (Step S103A). By combining such processing with, for example, the processing of FIG. 18 or the processing of FIG. 25 described above, it is possible to cause a difference in the value of the control parameter between users. Alternatively, it is also possible to cause a difference in the value of the control parameter between users by executing the process shown in FIG. 21 for each station unit ST. Even if such processing is not combined, if the update and change of the control parameter value is applied to each station unit ST according to the time when the user started the mini game, the value of the control parameter between the users Will be different.

  Further, the lottery game control unit 81 executes an end condition determination process of FIG. 28 as a subroutine process of step S4 of FIG. In this process, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not there is a station unit ST that satisfies the end condition (step S171). For example, if there is a station unit ST having a control parameter value of 0, step S171 is positively determined. Next, the lottery game control unit 81 sets the station unit ST where the end condition is satisfied as the lottery game has ended (step S172). In this case, the lottery game control unit 81 notifies the mini game control unit 82 of the corresponding station unit ST of the end, and the mini game control unit 82 that receives the notification regardless of whether or not the lottery game continues thereafter, The mini game may be terminated.

  Subsequently, the lottery game control unit 81 determines whether or not a predetermined end state is established based on the value of the control parameter for each station unit ST (step S173). For example, when the end condition is satisfied in a predetermined number of station units ST of 2 or more, it is determined that the end state is satisfied. It may be determined that the end state is satisfied when the end condition is satisfied in all the station units ST. If the determination in step S173 is affirmative, the lottery game control unit 81 determines that an end condition regarding the lottery game is satisfied (step S174), and then proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S171, the lottery game control unit 81 skips the processes of steps S172 to S174, and when negative determination is made in step S173, the lottery game control unit 81 skips the process of step S174. In these cases, a negative determination is made in step S4 of FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the example of applying the processing of FIG. 18, FIG. 21 or FIG. 25 is given as a means for generating the control parameter value between users. Differentiating attributes among users can also cause differences in control parameter values between users. For example, in the table Td illustrated in FIG. 29, with respect to the same pocket 22, the change amount related to the number of balls B inserted is differentiated between the station units ST1 to ST6 (ST is omitted in the figure). If the amount of change in the control parameter value is determined for each station unit ST in step S102 of FIG. 27 with reference to such a table Td, it is possible to cause a difference in the control parameter value between users.

  The tables Ta to Td used in the above-described embodiments may be unchanged or may be dynamically changed. For example, the correspondence between the pockets 22 recorded in the tables Ta to Td and the change amount may be appropriately changed based on the state of the lottery game or the mini game.

  In each form mentioned above, lottery game control part 81 performs processing of Step S3 of Drawing 11 (when replaced with Step S3A of Drawing 18, Step S3B of Drawing 18, or Step S3C of Drawing 26)-S6. Thus, it functions as an example of the input end control means, and as a subroutine process of step S13 of FIG. 12, steps S101 to S103 of FIG. 14, steps S111 to S113 of FIG. 19, steps S121 to S123 of FIG. 21, and steps of FIG. By executing S131 and S132, steps S141 and S142 in FIG. 23, steps S151 and S152 in FIG. 23, steps S161 to S163 in FIG. 25, or steps S101 to S103A in FIG. .

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described form and can be implemented in various forms. For example, in this embodiment, the number of balls B thrown into the lottery field LF is described as one lottery unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. Two or more balls B may be thrown simultaneously or sequentially in one lottery unit. When the control parameter is set in association with the number of insertions, the value of the control parameter may be updated by an amount corresponding to the number of insertions every time one lottery unit ends. The number of balls B thrown in between lottery units may be changed dynamically. For example, the lottery unit in the first lottery may be three balls B, the lottery unit in the next lottery may be two balls B, and the lottery unit in the subsequent lottery may be one ball B. Further, the lottery game end condition may be dynamically changed. For example, the lottery game is ended when ten lottery units are completed. However, the number of lottery units satisfying the end condition may be appropriately changed.

  Although it has been described that the options associated with each pocket 22 of the lottery field LF of the center unit CN are fixed, the present invention is not limited to this. The position of the option may change as the game progresses. The change of the position may be determined randomly or may be determined by the user's designation. Moreover, the number for each type of option provided in the lottery field LF may change. For example, when the user uses a specific item, the number of invalid pockets 22v may increase or the number of pockets 22 of a specific color may increase. The number of end pockets 22u may be increased every time the lottery proceeds in lottery units. In this case, the pocket 22 containing the ball B may be sequentially changed to the end pocket 22u. You may change the attribute of each pocket 22 in the middle of a lottery game. In this case, a projector may be provided above the center unit CN so that options corresponding to the periphery of the pockets 22 of the first lottery unit 23 and the second lottery unit 25 can be displayed so that the user can understand. Alternatively, LEDs may be provided in the pocket 22 and displayed in different colors. Further, the number of guide passages 24 may be changed. For example, a movable limiting member that blocks the guide passage 24 may be provided, and the number of guide passages 24 that can be used may be adjusted according to game conditions.

  It is not necessary to associate only one option with each pocket 22 of the lottery field LF of the center unit CN, and a plurality of options can be associated with one pocket 22. For example, since the first lottery unit 23 is less likely to enter the ball B than the second lottery unit, two or more colors are associated with at least a part of the pockets 22a of the first lottery unit, and the ball is associated with the pocket 22a. When B is entered, two or more colors are added. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of options associated with one pocket 22 may be dynamically changed. For example, in the “special chance” state, two or more colors may be associated with at least a part of the pockets 22 of the first lottery part and / or the second lottery part to enhance the user's expectation. In addition, the number of options associated with at least some of the pockets 22 may be different depending on whether the total number of thrown balls B is less than a predetermined value or more than a predetermined value. When the ball B enters the pocket 22 associated with two or more options, the numerical value to be added may be different from the case where the ball B enters the pocket 22 associated with one option. For example, when the ball B enters the pocket 22 associated with two colors, 0.5 may be added to each color.

  In the “special chance” state, the end condition has been described as being invalid, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “special chance” state may be continued for a predetermined lottery unit, and the number of end pockets 22u may be reduced during the “special chance”. For example, the “special chance” state is continued for three lottery units, the end lot 22u is not provided in the first lottery unit, and one end pocket 22u is provided in the second lottery unit. Two end pockets 22u may be provided. From the next lottery unit, the game is continued in the normal three end pockets 22u.

  In the basic game, when one color pocket 22p to 22t is entered, one color is added, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number to be added may be changed according to the positions of the color pockets 22p to 22t. In the lottery field LF, the probability of the ball B entering the first lottery unit 23 is less than the ball B entering the pocket 22 of the second lottery unit 25. In such a case, when entering the color pockets 22p to 22t of the first lottery unit 23, 2 may be added to the color. In addition, in the “special chance” state, when the ball B enters each color pocket, the number added to each color may be increased. Alternatively, when the ball B enters the same pocket 22 in the same lottery game, the number added after the second time may be increased.

  In the embodiment described above, the lottery game executed by the center unit CN is performed using the physical lottery mechanism 11 and the input mechanism 12, but is not limited thereto. For example, a game screen may be displayed on a monitor and provided as an electronic lottery game. In this case as well, the operation of throwing the game body into the lottery field LF may be controlled. Moreover, although the spherical ball B was demonstrated as a game body, it is not restricted to this. For example, an oval ball may be used, or a disk may be formed and slid with reduced friction between the field. In the case of an electronic lottery game, the game body may have an appropriate shape such as a character or various shapes of objects.

  In the above-described embodiment, the range played by one bingo card 110 of the bingo game provided by the station unit ST is described as a stage, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can be applied in various games. For example, if a block eraser is a type that erases the lottery-colored blocks and aims to erase all the blocks, the stage ends when all the blocks disappear, and a new stage is provided. Good. Conditions that are advantageous to the user may be assigned to the new stage.

  In this embodiment, the lottery game continues unless the end condition is satisfied. For this reason, there is variation in the end time of one lottery game. By utilizing this, as one of the mini games provided in the station unit ST, a prediction game that predicts the number of balls B inserted may be provided. The number of throws may be predicted how many times each lottery unit has been continued, or may be predicted in more detail in consideration of the order of entry of the ball B into the pocket 22 in the lottery unit. . As a result, even if the lottery game is completed with a small number of insertions, a dividend is given to a user who has predicted the number of insertions, and the attractiveness to the game can be maintained.

  Various aspects of the present invention derived from each of the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described below. In the following description, in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect of the present invention, the corresponding members illustrated in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is thereby limited to the illustrated embodiments. It is not a thing.

  A game machine (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a lottery mechanism (11) having a plurality of game body entry portions (22p to 22v) into which a game body (B) can enter, and a game body in the lottery mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing mechanism (12) for throwing in and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control means includes a predetermined control parameter. The value is gradually changed according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter. An insertion end control means (81, S3 to S6; S3A, S3B to S6; S3C to S6) for controlling the insertion operation so that the insertion of the game body is completed, and at least a part of the plurality of game body entry portions ( 22p-2 Parameter changing means (81, S101 to S103; S111) that changes the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value that should be changed according to the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the specific approach portion assigned to t) S113; S121 to S123; S131, S132; S141, S142; S151, S152; S161 to S163; S101 to S103A), and the parameter changing means does not satisfy the end condition. The value can be changed to a range value.

  A computer program (85) for a game machine according to an aspect of the present invention includes a lottery mechanism (11) having a plurality of game body entry portions (22p to 22v) into which a game body (B) can enter, and the lottery mechanism. A game machine computer (81) including a throwing mechanism (12) for throwing a game body and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism is used as the game by the throwing mechanism. A computer program that functions as an input control unit that controls a body input operation, wherein the input control unit is configured to change the value of a predetermined control parameter gradually according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, Based on the value of the control parameter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the insertion of the game body is ended. The input end control means (81, S3 to S6; S3A, S3B to S6; S3C to S6) for controlling the input operation, and the identification assigned to at least a part (22p to 22t) of the plurality of game body entry portions Parameter changing means (81, S101 to S103; S111 to S113; S121 to S123; which changes the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed in accordance with the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the entry portion. S131, S132; S141, S142; S151, S152; S161-S163; S101-S103A), and the parameter changing means changes the value of the control parameter to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied. Is configured to be possible.

  According to the game machine and the computer program of the above aspect, when the game object enters the specific entry part while the value of the control parameter gradually changes according to a predetermined rule in association with the introduction operation of the game object, In association with the approach, the value of the control parameter is changed to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule. Thereby, irregularity occurs in the change of the value of the control parameter. In addition, even if the value of the control parameter is changed by the parameter changing means, the end condition may not be satisfied, so that the value of the control parameter may change irregularly thereafter. Therefore, the value of the control parameter can be changed in various ways, thereby reducing the predictability of the time when the end condition is satisfied, that is, the time when the game-in operation is ended. Due to a decrease in predictability, it is difficult for the user to determine when the game will end, and the game may end early to the extent that the user does not intend, or the game may continue beyond the user's expectations for a long period of time. . For this reason, loss of the user's expectation can be prevented in advance, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  Note that the computer program according to one embodiment of the present invention may be provided in a state of being stored in a storage medium. By using this storage medium, for example, by installing and executing the computer program according to the present invention in a computer, the game system of the present invention can be realized using the computer. The storage medium storing the computer program may be a non-transitory storage medium such as a CDROM.

  In the above aspect, the parameter changing means may change the control parameter when a predetermined change execution condition is satisfied with respect to the entry of the game body into the specific entry portion. In this case, by appropriately setting the change execution condition, it is possible to flexibly change the end time of the game and reduce the predictability of the end time.

  In the above aspect, the change execution condition may be set so as to include, as an establishment requirement, that the game body has entered the specific entry portion a predetermined number of times (as an example, the form of FIG. 22). In this case, for example, the value of the control parameter is changed when a condition such that the game body enters the specific entry portion a plurality of times, or a game body enters the specific entry portion a plurality of times continuously, etc. The value of the control parameter can be irregularly changed in association with the number of times the game body has entered.

  The change execution condition may be set so as to include, as an example, an establishment requirement that the game body has entered the specific entry portion within a predetermined effective period after the entry by the entry mechanism (as an example in the form of FIG. 19). ). In this case, for example, when the condition that the game body enters the specific entry portion at a specific time after the insertion is satisfied, the value of the control parameter is changed. Thus, the value of the control parameter can be changed irregularly.

  Two or more game object entry parts among the plurality of game object entry parts are assigned as the specific entry parts, and the change execution condition is determined by the above two or more game object entry parts set as the specific entry parts. It may be set so as to include that the game body has entered in a predetermined order as an establishment requirement (as an example, the form of FIG. 23). Alternatively, two or more game body entry portions among the plurality of game body entry portions are assigned as the specific entry portions, and the change execution condition is that the game body enters each of the specific entry portions forming a predetermined combination. It may be set so as to include the above as an establishment requirement (as an example, the form of FIG. 24). In these cases, the order in which the games have entered the specific entry section, or the combination of the specific entry sections, such as in what order the games have entered the specific entry section. The value of the control parameter can be irregularly changed in association with the entry state of the game body.

  Two or more game object entry parts among the plurality of game object entry parts are set as the specific entry parts, and at least two specific entry parts are set with different attributes with respect to the amount of change in the value of the control parameter ( As an example, the table Ta in FIG. 13, the table Tb in FIG. 15, the table Tc in FIG. 17, the table Td in FIG. 29), the parameter changing means, the game body has entered the specific entry section in which the attribute is set In this case, the value of the control parameter may be changed such that the amount of change in the value of the control parameter is differentiated according to the attribute (as an example, the form of FIG. 14 or FIG. 27). In this case, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter can be variously changed according to which specific entry part the game body has entered.

  The parameter changing means may change the value of the control parameter such that the amount of change of the value of the control parameter is differentiated according to the time when the game body enters the specific entry part (an example) As shown in FIG. 19). According to this, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter can be appropriately changed depending on when the game body enters the specific entry portion. As a result, the fixed correspondence between the specific approach portion and the amount of change in the control parameter can be eliminated, and the predictability of the end time can be further reduced.

  The parameter changing means executes a lottery using a lottery means (90) different from the lottery mechanism in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry portion, and performs the control according to the lottery result of the lottery means The value of the control parameter may be changed such that the change amount of the parameter value is differentiated (as an example, the form of FIG. 19 or FIG. 21). According to this, even if the game body enters the same specific entry portion, the amount of change in the value of the control parameter at that time is differentiated according to the lottery result by the lottery means. As a result, the fixed correspondence between the specific approach portion and the amount of change in the control parameter can be eliminated, and the predictability of the end time can be further reduced.

  The control parameter is set as a variable associated with the input number of the game body, and the predetermined rule changes the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the input number every time the input operation is performed. The input / end control means may determine that the end condition is satisfied when the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value. In this case, the value of the control parameter is regularly changed every time the game body is inserted, and when the game body enters the specific entry portion, the value of the control parameter is irregularly associated with the entry. Can be changed.

  The control parameter is set as a variable associated with the input time of the game body, and the predetermined rule sets the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the duration of the input operation according to the continuation of the input operation. The input / end control means may determine that the end condition is satisfied when the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value. In this case, when the game object enters the specific entry part while regularly changing the control parameter value according to the continuation of the game throwing-in operation, the control parameter value is associated with the entry. Can be changed irregularly.

  The control parameter is set as a variable associated with a lottery result in the lottery mechanism, and the predetermined rule changes the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the lottery result according to the throwing operation. When the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value, the input end control means may determine that the end condition is satisfied (for example, when using the life gauge LG of FIG. 16 in FIG. 11). Form, or the form of FIG. In this case, when a game object enters the specific entry part while regularly changing the value of the control parameter according to the lottery result generated according to the insertion operation of the game object, it is associated with the entry. The value of the control parameter can be changed irregularly.

  The user can play a game associated with the lottery result of the lottery mechanism (the game shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10 as an example), and the parameter changing means can enter the game body into the specific entry unit. And the value of the control parameter may be changed in association with the play operation of the game by the user (as an example, the form of FIG. 25). In this case, the value of the control parameter can be irregularly changed in association with the user's play operation.

  A plurality of users can play a game associated with the lottery result of the lottery mechanism (the game shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10 as an example) in parallel, and the value of the control parameter by the insertion end control means And the change of the value of the control parameter by the parameter changing unit is executed separately for each user, and the input / end control unit is configured to determine whether each control parameter value of the plurality of users is in a predetermined end state. It may be determined that the end condition is satisfied when the value reaches (in the form of FIGS. 26 to 29 as an example). In this case, since the value of the control parameter can be managed for each user, the control for each user is controlled while individually controlling the continuation and termination of the game associated with the lottery result according to the play state for each user. If the parameter value as a whole reaches a predetermined end state, for example, when the control parameter values of two or more predetermined number of users reach the end state, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied as a whole, and lottery Can be terminated. Thereby, the progress of the game can be controlled while harmonizing the play state of the individual user and the overall play state.

  In at least one specific approach portion, an attribute relating to the amount of change in the value of the control parameter and different among users is set (as an example, the table Td in FIG. 29), and the parameter changing means has the attribute When the game body enters the set specific entry section, the control parameter value is changed so that the change amount of the control parameter value is differentiated among users according to the attribute. Also good. According to this, the value of the control parameter can be irregularly changed so as to cause a difference between users.

  From the above-described various forms and modifications thereof, it is possible to further derive another aspect of the invention.

  A game machine (1) according to a first alternative mode includes a lottery mechanism (12) having a plurality of game body entry sections (22p to 22v) into which a game body (B) can enter, and a game body in the lottery mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing mechanism (11) for throwing in and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control means includes a predetermined control parameter. Based on the value, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the input / end control means (81, S4) controls the input operation so that the input of the game body is ended. To S6), and the value of the control parameter is set between the specific entry sections in association with the entry of the game bodies into the specific entry sections allocated to two or more game body entry sections among the plurality of game body entry sections. So that the amount of change is differentiated Additional parameters changing means (81, S101~S103; S101~S103A) in which a is provided. This mode does not require the regular update of the control parameter in step S3 of the process of FIG. 11 described above, and differentiates the change amount between the color pockets 22p to 22t according to the table Ta of FIG. 13 or the table Td of FIG. On the other hand, this corresponds to a mode in which the value of the control parameter is changed to determine whether the end condition is successful.

  A game machine (1) according to a second alternative mode includes a lottery mechanism (12) having a plurality of game body entry portions (22p to 22v) into which the game body (B) can enter, and a game body in the lottery mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing mechanism (11) for throwing in and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control means includes a predetermined control parameter. Based on the value, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the input / end control means (81, S4) controls the input operation so that the input of the game body is ended. -S6), and the value of the control parameter is assigned to the specific entry unit in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry unit assigned to one or more of the plurality of game body entry units. Depending on when the game entered Parameter changing means (81, S111~113) which Sararyou changes so as to be differentiated in which a is provided. This mode does not require the regular update of the control parameter in step S3 of the process of FIG. 11 described above, and changes the value of the control parameter while differentiating the change amount according to the process of FIG. This corresponds to the form to be determined. In this case, it is also possible to set all the pockets as specific entry portions.

  A game machine (1) according to a third alternative mode includes a lottery mechanism (12) having a plurality of game body entry portions (22p to 22v) into which the game body (B) can enter, and a game body in the lottery mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing mechanism (11) for throwing in and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control means includes a predetermined control parameter. Based on the value, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the input / end control means (81, S4) controls the input operation so that the input of the game body is ended. -S6) and a lottery means (90) different from the lottery mechanism in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to one or more game body entry sections among the plurality of game body entry sections. The lottery used is executed and the lottery means There is provided parameter changing means (81, S111 to S113; S121 to S123) for changing the value of the control parameter so that the change amount of the value of the control parameter is differentiated according to the lottery result. is there. This mode does not require the regular update of the control parameter in step S3 of the process of FIG. 11 described above, and changes the value of the control parameter while differentiating the change amount according to the process of FIG. 19 or FIG. This corresponds to a form for determining success or failure. In this case, it is also possible to set all the pockets as specific entry portions.

  In the first to third different embodiments described above, the control parameter value may be changed only when a predetermined change execution condition is satisfied. The change execution condition can be set as appropriate based on the number of times the game has entered, the timing, the order, the combination, etc., in accordance with the above-described aspects of the present invention.

  A game machine (1) according to a fourth alternative mode includes a lottery mechanism (12) having a plurality of game body entry portions (22p to 22v) into which a game body (B) can enter, and a game body in the lottery mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing mechanism (11) for throwing in and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control means includes a predetermined control parameter. Based on the value, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the input / end control means (81, S4) controls the input operation so that the input of the game body is ended. -S6) and a lottery means (90) different from the lottery mechanism in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to one or more game body entry sections among the plurality of game body entry sections. The lottery used is executed and the lottery means Te When the predetermined lottery results were obtained changing the value of the control parameter so that the termination condition is satisfied parameter changing means (81) in which is provided. This mode does not require the regular update of the control parameter in step S3 of the process of FIG. 11, for example, the end pocket 22u in the specific section 91s of the sub-lotter 21 in the form of FIG. 19 or the form of FIG. The lottery operation can be immediately terminated according to the lottery result, such as determining that the end condition is satisfied when the same attribute is set and the pocket is stopped by the indicator 92. In this case as well, it is possible to set all the pockets as specific entry portions.

  A gaming machine (1) according to a fifth different aspect includes a lottery mechanism (12) having a plurality of game body entry portions (22p to 22v) into which a game body (B) can enter, and a game body in the lottery mechanism. A game machine comprising a throwing mechanism (11) for throwing in and a throwing control means (81) for controlling the throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism, wherein the throwing control means includes a predetermined control parameter. Based on the value, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the input / end control means (81, S4) controls the input operation so that the input of the game body is ended. To S6) and when the user performs a predetermined play operation in the game associated with the lottery result of the lottery mechanism, the value of the control parameter is changed in association with the play operation. In this aspect, the regular update of the control parameter in step S3 of the process of FIG. 11 and the change process in step S13 of FIG. 12 are not essential. For example, only the processes of steps S161 to S163 in FIG. To change the control parameter. However, a modification may be applied in which a specific entry unit is set and a change execution condition is set in association with the entry of the game body into the entry unit.

1 game machine 2 center monitor 11 lottery mechanism 12 input mechanism 13 recovery mechanism 22p red pocket (specific entry part)
22q yellow pocket (specific entry part)
22r green pocket (specific entry part)
22s light blue pocket (specific entry part)
22t blue pocket (specific entry part)
22u end pocket 22v invalid pocket 81 lottery game control unit (input control means, input end control means, parameter change means)
82 Mini game control unit 85 Game program 90 Sub lottery (lottery means)
91 lottery wheel

Claims (8)

A lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; a throwing mechanism for throwing a game body into the lottery mechanism; and a throwing control means for controlling a throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism. A game machine,
The input control means includes
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is An insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so as to end the insertion of the game body when it is established;
Parameter change for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry portion assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry portions Means are provided,
The parameter changing means can change the value of the control parameter to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied,
The control parameter is set as a variable associated with the input time of the game,
The predetermined rule is set so as to change the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the duration of the input operation in accordance with the continuation of the input operation,
The game machine that determines that the end condition is satisfied when the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value. A lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; a throwing mechanism for throwing a game body into the lottery mechanism; and a throwing control means for controlling a throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism. A game machine,
The input control means includes
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is An insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so as to end the insertion of the game body when it is established;
Parameter change for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry portion assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry portions Means are provided,
The parameter changing means can change the value of the control parameter to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied,
The control parameter is set as a variable associated with a lottery result in the lottery mechanism,
The predetermined rule is set so as to change the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the lottery result according to the input operation,
The game machine that determines that the end condition is satisfied when the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value. A lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; a throwing mechanism for throwing a game body into the lottery mechanism; and a throwing control means for controlling a throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism. A game machine in which a plurality of users can play a game associated with the lottery result of the lottery mechanism in parallel,
The input control means includes
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is An insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so as to end the insertion of the game body when it is established;
Parameter change for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry portion assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry portions Means are provided,
The parameter changing means can change the value of the control parameter to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied,
The change of the value of the control parameter by the input end control means and the change of the value of the control parameter by the parameter change means are executed separately for each user,
The insertion end control means determines that the end condition is satisfied when the value of each control parameter of the plurality of users reaches a predetermined end state,
At least one specific entry unit is set with an attribute related to the amount of change in the value of the control parameter and different among users,
The parameter changing means changes the value of the control parameter according to the attribute when changing the value of the control parameter in response to the fact that the game body has entered the specific entry portion where the attribute is set. A game machine that changes a value of the control parameter such that a change amount is differentiated among users. A lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; a throwing mechanism for throwing a game body into the lottery mechanism; and a throwing control means for controlling a throwing operation of the game body by the throwing mechanism. A game machine,
The input control means includes
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is An insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so as to end the insertion of the game body when it is established;
Parameter change for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule in association with the entry of the game body into the specific entry portion assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry portions Means are provided,
The parameter changing means is a value in which the value of the control parameter is changed in the same direction as the direction in which the control parameter is changed according to the predetermined rule, and the end condition is not satisfied. A game machine that can be changed to the value of. A game machine computer comprising: a lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; and a throwing mechanism for throwing the game body into the lottery mechanism; A computer program that functions as an input control means for controlling,
The charging control means is
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is When it is established, the insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so that the insertion of the game body is completed, and the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry sections And further function as parameter changing means for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule,
The parameter changing means is configured to be able to change the value of the control parameter to a value in a range in which the end condition is not satisfied, and the control parameter is set as a variable associated with the input time of the game body And
The predetermined rule is set so as to change the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the duration of the input operation in accordance with the continuation of the input operation,
The input / end control means is a computer program that determines that the end condition is satisfied when the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value. A game machine computer comprising: a lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; and a throwing mechanism for throwing the game body into the lottery mechanism; A computer program that functions as an input control means for controlling,
The charging control means is
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is When it is established, the insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so that the insertion of the game body is completed, and the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry sections And further function as parameter changing means for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule,
The parameter changing means is configured to be able to change the value of the control parameter to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied,
The control parameter is set as a variable associated with a lottery result in the lottery mechanism,
The predetermined rule is set so as to change the value of the control parameter by an amount corresponding to the lottery result according to the input operation,
The computer program configured to determine that the termination condition is satisfied when the value of the control parameter reaches a predetermined value. A lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entrance portions into which a game body can enter and a throwing mechanism for putting the game body into the lottery mechanism, and a plurality of users concurrently play a game associated with the lottery result of the lottery mechanism A computer program for causing a computer of a game machine that can be played to function as an input control means for controlling an input operation of the game body by the input mechanism,
The charging control means is
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is When it is established, the insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so that the insertion of the game body is completed, and the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry sections And further function as parameter changing means for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule,
The parameter changing means is configured to be able to change the value of the control parameter to a value in a range where the end condition is not satisfied,
The change of the value of the control parameter by the input end control means and the change of the value of the control parameter by the parameter change means are executed separately for each user,
The insertion end control means is configured to determine that the end condition is satisfied when the value of each control parameter of the plurality of users reaches a predetermined end state,
At least one specific entry unit is set with an attribute related to the amount of change in the value of the control parameter and different among users,
The parameter changing means changes the value of the control parameter according to the attribute when changing the value of the control parameter in response to the fact that the game body has entered the specific entry portion where the attribute is set. A computer program configured to change a value of the control parameter such that a change amount is differentiated between users. A game machine computer comprising: a lottery mechanism having a plurality of game body entry sections into which a game body can enter; and a throwing mechanism for throwing the game body into the lottery mechanism; A computer program that functions as an input control means for controlling,
The charging control means is
While gradually changing the value of the predetermined control parameter according to a predetermined rule associated with the input operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied based on the value of the control parameter, and the end condition is When it is established, the insertion end control means for controlling the insertion operation so that the insertion of the game body is completed, and the entry of the game body into the specific entry section assigned to at least a part of the plurality of game body entry sections And further function as parameter changing means for changing the value of the control parameter to a value different from the value to be changed according to the rule,
The parameter changing means is a value in which the value of the control parameter is changed in the same direction as the direction in which the control parameter is changed according to the predetermined rule, and the end condition is not satisfied. A computer program configured to be able to be changed to a value of.