JP7193496B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a game area in which game balls (game media) move and shoots game balls into the game area in response to player's operation. This type of gaming machine is provided with a start winning hole as a detection area for detecting a game ball in the game area, and acquires a random number value upon detection of the game ball entering the start winning hole and holds it in a storage means. Then, a game lottery is performed to determine whether a big win or a small win is made by using the random numbers held in the storage means in a predetermined order. In this type of gaming machine, one small winning game is executed when the result of the game lottery is a small winning, and in the small winning game, the big winning opening provided in the game area is opened. Then, when a game ball enters a specific area provided inside the big winning hole, a jackpot game is executed a plurality of times.

In this type of gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning opening in the small winning game matches the number of game balls ejected from the big winning opening, that is, the number of incoming and outgoing balls. If the number of balls does not match, it is assumed that the game balls are staying inside the big winning hole, and the game is not allowed to progress or an error is reported (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-131541 A

However, in this type of gaming machine, if the game is not progressed based on the number of incoming and outgoing balls not matching, if the performance is also prevented from progressing, the performance effect is reduced and the interest in the game is reduced. There is a risk.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

(1) The present invention is a gaming machine comprising a game area in which a game medium moves, comprising: a predetermined area provided in the game area; and first detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the predetermined area. , a second detection means for detecting the game medium discharged from the predetermined area, a game control means for advancing the game based on the result of the lottery, and an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game, The means performs control not to progress the game under a predetermined condition when the information regarding the game medium that has entered the predetermined area and the information regarding the game medium that has been ejected from the predetermined area do not match, and the effect control means controls the game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that the display of a predetermined image including an instruction to a player is continued even if control is performed not to proceed with the game while the predetermined image is being displayed.

In the present invention, even if control is performed to prevent the game from progressing due to a mismatch between information about the game medium that has entered the predetermined area and information about the game medium that has been ejected from the predetermined area, instructions to the player are included. By continuing to display the predetermined image, it is possible to realize a gaming machine with a high production effect.

(2) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific area into which the game medium can enter is provided, and the effect control means detects that the game medium has entered the specific area even if control is performed to prevent the game from progressing. A specific image may be displayed based on the above.

In this manner, even when control is performed to prevent the game from progressing, the display of the specific image including the instruction to the player is continued, and the specific image is displayed based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area. By displaying , it is possible to realize a gaming machine with a high production effect.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a game board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a large winning opening of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a state display section of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of a game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart of control in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the image displayed in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart of control in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart of control in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart of control in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine of the present embodiment performs a game using game balls (game media) rented from a gaming arcade. , a game board 6 that forms a game area 4 in which game balls move, a glass unit 8 that makes the game board 6 visible to the player but inaccessible to the player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached. ing.

A portion of the front frame 10 surrounding the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light. A plurality of front frame lamps 12 are provided to output such as. Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame 10 and on the left and right of the lower part of the front frame 10 for outputting dramatic sounds for exciting the game.

An upper plate 16 for storing game balls is provided at the center of the lower part of the front frame 10, and a left portion of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16 is provided for dispensing game balls from the game machine to the player. A payout port 18 is provided. A handle 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10. When the player rotates the handle 20 clockwise toward the game machine, a shooting device (not shown) provided inside the game machine is activated. is activated to shoot a game ball into the game area 4. - 特許庁The shooting device of this embodiment can shoot 99 game balls per minute (1.65 game balls per second).

A supply port 22 for supplying game balls from the upper plate 16 to the shooting device is provided on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16 . A lower tray 24 is provided below the upper tray 16 for storing surplus game balls when the upper tray 16 cannot store all the game balls.

A performance button 26 (performance operating means) is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper tray 16, and when the player operates the performance button 26, the performance performed by the game machine changes.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with a circular outer rail 28, and an area surrounded by the outer rail 28 serves as a game area 4 in which game balls move. Also, at the left end of the game area 4, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28. The outer rail 28 and the inner rail 30 are provided below the game board 6. A game ball shot from a device is guided to a game area 4. - 特許庁

In addition, in the center of the game board 6, there is a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display section) for displaying effect images for exciting the game, and an effect unit 36 having a display frame 34 formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display 32. is provided. The display frame 34 has a portion made of a semi-transparent material that transmits light, and the inside of the portion made of a semi-transparent material outputs an effect light or the like to liven up the game. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided for the display.

In this embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 32, and the game ball fired from the shooting device is placed in the game area 4 (first game area) on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 or It falls through the right game area 4 (second game area). In the game area 4, a large number of game nails (not shown) are nailed so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, so that the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 changes at random. .

An opening 40 is formed in the left part of the display frame 34 through which game balls falling in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32 can pass. It passes through the passage 42 and falls onto a stage 44 provided below the liquid crystal display 32 . The upper surface of the stage 44 is a smoothly curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 44 and the glass unit 8 to allow game balls to fall downward from the stage 44, and drop onto the stage 44 from the passage 42. After the game ball hits the stage 44 and reciprocates left and right, it falls downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44. - 特許庁

Below the central portion of the stage 44, there is provided a first start winning opening 46 (first region) into which game balls that have fallen downward from the vicinity of the central portion of the stage 44 can enter. The first starting winning port 46 incorporates a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball, and is configured such that when the game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the game machine (discharged from the game area 4). Each time a game ball enters the first start winning hole 46, a predetermined number of game balls (1 or more, for example, 4) are paid out to the player, and a random value is obtained. A special lottery will be held to determine the winner of the jackpot.

In addition, in the lower part of the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, there are a first general prize winning port 47-1, a second general prize winning port 47-2 and a third A general prize winning port 47-3 is provided. And the first general prize-winning port 47-1, the second general prize-winning port 47-2 and the third general prize-winning port 47-3 are the first general prize-winning port 47-1, the second general prize-winning port 47-2 or the third general prize-winning port It incorporates a sensor that detects game balls that enter the winning hole 47-3 one by one, and is configured to recover the game balls inside the game machine when the game balls enter the first general winning hole 47-3. 1. Each time one game ball enters the second general prize winning port 47-2 or the third general prize winning port 47-3, a predetermined number (1 or more prescribed number, for example, 4 or 7) game balls are paid out, but no special lottery is performed.

Specifically, in this embodiment, a sensor for detecting game balls entering the first general prize winning port 47-1 one by one is provided on the route through which the game balls that have entered the first general prize winning port 47-1 pass. It is Then, four game balls are paid out to the player each time a game ball that has entered the first general winning hole 47-1 is detected.

On the other hand, the route through which the game ball that has entered the second general prize-winning port 47-2 and the route through which the game ball that has entered the third general prize-winning port 47-3 are integrated into one route inside. They are joined (connected), and a sensor for detecting game balls entering the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3 one by one is provided in the merged path. Then, seven game balls are paid out to the player each time a game ball that has entered the second general prize-winning port 47-1 or the third general prize-winning port 47-2 is detected.

Also, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, there is provided a passage gate 48 through which game balls pass without being collected inside the game machine. The passage gate 48 incorporates a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball, and every time the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, a random number is obtained and a normal lottery is performed to determine whether a normal win is successful. .

In addition, at the lower part of the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, there is provided a second start winning hole 50 for collecting game balls into the gaming machine when the game balls enter. This second starting winning port 50 incorporates a sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second starting winning port 50 one by one. An ordinary accessory 52 (auxiliary means) having an auxiliary member capable of moving between a non-assisted state/non-assisted state) and an enlarged state in which the game ball can easily enter (a state that assists entry/assisted state) is provided. there is The normal accessory 52 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating an auxiliary member, and is controlled to be in an expanded state under a predetermined condition when a normal prize is won in a normal lottery. Each time one game ball enters the second start winning hole 50, a predetermined number of game balls (one or more, for example, one) are paid out to the player, and a random number is acquired. Then, a special lottery is held to determine whether a big hit or a small hit is appropriate.

In addition, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a fourth general prize winning port 47-4 is provided above and to the left of the second starting prize winning port 50, and a game ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the game ball enters. ing. The fourth general prize winning port 47-4 incorporates a sensor for detecting game balls entering the fourth general prize winning port 47-4 one by one, and when the game balls enter, the game balls are collected inside the gaming machine. Each time one game ball enters the fourth general winning hole 47-4, a predetermined number of game balls (1 or more, for example, 3) are given to the player. It will be paid out, but no special lottery will be held.

Also, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, below the passage gate 48, there is provided a first big prize winning opening 54 through which game balls are collected inside the game machine when the game balls enter. This first big winning hole 54 incorporates a sensor for detecting game balls entering the first big winning hole 54 one by one, and a first special accessory provided with a plate-like member that closes the first big winning hole 54. 56 is provided, and the first special accessory 56 has a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the first big prize opening 54 (inaccessible state) and an open state in which game balls can enter (enterable state). configured to operate between The first special accessory 56 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is opened under a predetermined condition in a small winning game that is started when a small winning is won in a special lottery. controlled by Each time one game ball enters the first big winning hole 54, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Also, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, below the first big winning hole 54, there is provided a second big winning hole 58 into which the game ball is collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. This second big winning hole 58 incorporates a sensor for detecting game balls entering the second big winning hole 58 one by one, and a second special accessory provided with a plate-like member that closes the second big winning hole 58. 60 is provided, and the second special accessory 60 is in a closed state (inaccessible state) in which game balls cannot enter the second big prize opening 58 and in an open state (enterable state) in which game balls can enter. configured to operate between The second special accessory 60 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-like member, and is controlled to be open under predetermined conditions in the jackpot game that is started when the jackpot is won in the special lottery. be done. Each time one game ball enters the second big winning hole 58, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls are paid out to the player.

FIGS. 3(A) and 3(B) are perspective views showing the first big winning opening 54 with the first special accessory 56 in the open state. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first big winning hole 54 of the present embodiment includes a specific area 64 provided on the left side inside the first big winning hole 54 and into which a game ball can enter, and a first big winning hole. It consists of a normal area 66 which is provided on the right side inside the mouth 54 and into which game balls can enter. Of these, the specific area 64 is provided with a specific accessory 68 having a plate-shaped member that closes the specific area 64 and has a built-in sensor that detects that a game ball has entered. As shown in (A), a game ball can enter the specific area 64 in an open state (enterable state), and as shown in FIG. disabled state). The specific accessory 68 incorporates a driving device such as a solenoid for operating the plate member, and is controlled to be in an open state under a predetermined condition in the small winning game. When the game ball enters the first big winning port 54 by opening the first special accessory 56, the game ball enters the specific area 64 if the specific accessory 68 is open. The game ball cannot enter the specific area 64 unless the specific accessory 68 is in the open state.

Also, the normal area 66 has a built-in sensor that detects the entry of a game ball, but no plate-like member that closes the normal area 66 is provided. are allowed to enter.

Therefore, when the game ball enters the first big winning port 54 by opening the first special accessory 56, if the specific accessory 68 is open, the game ball will move to the specific area. 64 or the normal area 66, and when the specific accessory 68 is closed, the game ball does not enter the specific area 64 but enters the normal area 66. there is When a game ball enters the specific area 64 or the normal area 66, the game ball is ejected from the first big winning hole 54 and collected inside the gaming machine.

Also, as shown in FIG. 2, at the bottom of the game area 4, there is provided an out port 69 for recovering game balls that have fallen in the game area 4 without entering any of the winning openings. .

The game ball shooting device is constructed so that the game ball shooting force can be changed by adjusting the amount of rotation of the handle 20 shown in FIG. Game balls are shot so as to fall in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, and when the amount of rotation of the handle 20 is large, the game balls are made to fall in the game area 40 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. is fired.

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

Here, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side, the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 48, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4, the second start When the game ball does not enter the winning hole 50, the first big winning hole 54, or the second big winning hole 58, and the game ball falls in the right game area 4, the first starting winning hole 46, Game balls are designed not to enter the first general prize winning port 47-1, the second general prize winning port 47-2, and the third general prize winning port 47-3.

In addition, in FIG. 2, immediately above the first start winning opening 46, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, the third general winning opening 47-3 and the fourth general winning opening 47-4 , 1st start winning opening 46, 1st general winning opening 47-1, 2nd general winning opening 47-2, 3rd general winning opening 47-3 and 4th general winning opening 47-4 Although two game nails for adjusting the entry are drawn, a large number of game nails are also nailed to the surface of the game board 6. - 特許庁

Also, in the lower right part of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, a right-handed hitting lamp 70 is provided for notifying (instructing) that the player should hit right-handed. A state display section 71 is provided below the right-handed lamp 70 to indicate various states of the gaming machine by lighting and extinguishing lamps and the like.

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

The normal pattern display part 72 is composed of two lamps, and when the normal lottery is performed, the normal patterns are variably displayed by flickering the two lamps, and the normal patterns are stopped by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps. Display to display the results of the ordinary lottery.

The normal holding display part 74 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, the normal pattern is already being displayed in a variable display or a stop display. When the random numbers for the ordinary lottery are withheld due to the fact that the ordinary lottery cannot be held again, the ordinary reserved number corresponding to the number of the reserved random numbers for the ordinary lottery is displayed, and the two lamps are turned on. 0 to 4 normal pending numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting or extinguishing or blinking.

The first special symbol display part 76 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by entering a game ball into the first start winning hole 46, the 7-segment display is flashed to flash the first special symbol. is variably displayed, and the 7-segment display is lit in one of a plurality of types of modes to stop-display the first special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The first special reservation display part 78 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 46, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already displayed in a variable or stopped manner. If the special lottery random number is withheld as the first special random number due to the fact that the special lottery cannot be held even if the special lottery random number is obtained, such as when the reserved first special random number is The first special reserved number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 first special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the two lamps.

The second special symbol display part 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by entering the game ball into the second start winning hole 50, the 7-segment display is blinked to display the second special symbol. is variably displayed, and the 7-segment display is lit in one of a plurality of types of modes to stop-display the second special symbol and display the result of the special lottery.

The second special reservation display part 82 is composed of two lamps, and when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 50, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already displayed in a variable or stopped manner. If the random number for the special lottery is reserved as the second special random number due to the fact that the special lottery cannot be held even if the random number for the special lottery is obtained, such as when the reserved second special random number is The second special reserved number corresponding to the number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the two lamps.

The game state display section 84 is composed of six lamps, and displays the currently set game state type by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking of the six lamps. In this embodiment, a normal state (second control state), a special game state that is started when a big win is won in a special lottery, and execution of a special lottery by shortening the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to set three types of game states such as a time-saving state (first control state) that makes the opportunity come frequently. display whether

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment. The game machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including a main board 100 (game control means) and a sub-board 102 . The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub board 102 are hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASICs (gate arrays, etc.), ROMs (an example of information storage media), RAMs, etc. It is implemented by software consisting of a given program pre-stored in a ROM or the like.

The main board 100 includes a passing gate sensor 104 for detecting game balls passing through the passing gate 48 one by one, a first starting winning hole sensor 106 for detecting game balls entering the first starting winning hole 46 one by one, A second start winning hole sensor 107 that detects game balls that have entered the 2 start winning hole 50 one by one, a first big winning hole sensor 108 that detects game balls that have entered the first big winning hole 54 one by one, A second big winning hole sensor 109 for detecting game balls that have entered the second big winning hole 58 one by one, and a game ball that has entered the specific area 64, that is, a game ball that has passed through the specific area 64 and is discharged from the first big winning hole 54 A specific area sensor 110 for detecting game balls one by one, and a normal area sensor for detecting game balls that have entered the normal area 66, i.e., game balls that have passed through the normal area 66 and been ejected from the first big winning hole 54 one by one. 112. First general winning hole sensor 114-1 for detecting game balls entering the first general winning hole 47-1 one by one, entering the second general winning hole 47-2 or the third general winning hole 47-3 A second general winning hole sensor 114-2 that detects the game balls that have entered the fourth general winning hole 47-4 one by one, a third general winning hole sensor 114-3 that detects the game balls that have entered the fourth general winning hole 47-4 one by one, and a game ball receives an input signal from an input means such as a payout sensor 116 that operates each time one is paid out, performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results, the status display drive device 120, normal It controls the operation of output means such as the product driving device 122, the first special prize driving device 124, the second special prize driving device 126, the specific prize driving device 128, the payout device 130, and the like.

Further, the sub board 102 receives a signal sent from the main board 100 and an input signal from the effect button switch 150, and performs various calculations for executing effects in accordance with the progress of the game. , the operation of the production device 176 such as the production display device 170, the sound device 172, and the production drive device 174 is controlled.

The main board 100 includes setting change means 205, random number generation means 210, normal lottery means 220, normal display control means 222, normal accessory control means 224, special lottery means 230, special display control means 240, and small winning game execution means. 250 , jackpot game execution means 252 , game state transition control means 260 , payout control means 270 , communication control means 280 and main memory 290 .

The setting change unit 205 performs control to change the setting values stored in the setting value storage unit 2905 . In this embodiment, as the setting state of the game machine, six setting states from setting 1 to setting 6 and a setting state without setting in which there is no setting step are prepared. When the setting key is inserted into the key cylinder constituting the provided setting change switch and the setting key is turned clockwise and the power of the game machine is turned on, the setting change means 205 changes the setting of the game machine. Control to allow state. Then, when the reset switch provided inside the main body of the game machine of the present embodiment operates in the setting change permission state, the setting value indicating the setting state of the game machine is set 1 each time the input signal from the reset switch is received. → setting 2 → ... setting 6 → no setting → setting 1 → ... in order. Then, when the setting key is turned counterclockwise and returned to the reference position, the set value is determined, and control is performed to store the determined set value in the set value storage means 2905 .

The set values stored in the set value storage means 2905 are maintained in the stored state of the set values even when the power of the game machine is turned off, and when the power is turned on again, the operation to change the set values is performed. Identical settings are set unless specified otherwise. As a result, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed in a gaming facility, different setting values are set for each of the plurality of gaming machines, or different setting values are set for one gaming machine depending on the day. can be set.

Further, when the setting change means 205 performs control to change the set value, the setting change flag is set to ON in the flag storage means 2916 of the main memory 290, and when the gaming machine is powered off, Set the setting change flag to the OFF state. Further, the setting change unit 205 sets the setting change flag in the flag storage unit 2916 of the main memory 290 to the OFF state when the control to change the set value is not performed.

The random number generating means 210 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery, and is implemented by a random number generator for generating hardware random numbers or a program for generating software random numbers. A software random number can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to cycle through a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, "random value" includes not only a value that is generated randomly in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is substantially generated even if the value itself is generated regularly because the acquisition timing is irregular. contains values that can act as random numbers.

The ordinary lottery means 220 receives a detection signal from the passage gate sensor 104 for detecting game balls passing through the passage gate 48 one by one, and the random number generator 210 generates a random number for ordinary lottery (lottery information). is stored in the normal random number storage means 2912 of the main memory 290, and a normal lottery is performed to determine whether the normal lottery random number read out from the normal random number storage means 2912 wins or fails.

More specifically, the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is provided with four ordinary reserved storage areas, ordinary reserved storage area 1 to ordinary reserved storage area 4, as storage areas for storing acquired random numbers for ordinary lottery. Then, apart from the normal random number storage means 2912, the normal lottery random numbers read out from the normal holding storage area 1 of the normal random number storage means 2912 and subjected to the normal lottery are stored until the fluctuation display and the stop display of the normal symbols are completed. One normal reserved storage area is provided as a storage area. Then, when the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the random number for the ordinary lottery from the random number generating means 210, the random number for the ordinary lottery is not stored in any of the ordinary reservation storage areas 1 to 4. The normal lottery random number value obtained is first stored in the normal reservation storage area 1.例文帳に追加When the normal drawing random number value is stored in the normal reservation storage area 1, if the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable or stopped state, that is, the normal drawing random number value is stored in the normal reservation storage area. If not, the normal lottery random number is immediately read out from the normal reservation storage area 1, the normal lottery is conducted, and the normal lottery random number obtained by the normal lottery is stored in the normal reservation storage area. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are displayed in a variable display or stopped, that is, when the random number for normal lottery is stored in the normal reservation storage area, the random number for normal lottery is stored in the normal reservation storage area 1. withhold.

When the normal lottery random number value is reserved in the normal reservation storage area 1 and the detection signal is further input from the passage gate sensor 104 and the normal lottery random number value is obtained, the normal lottery means 220 , on the condition that the number of ordinary lottery random numbers reserved in the ordinary reserved storage area 1 to ordinary reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of ordinary reservations is less than 4, The random number for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area, which is the ordinary reserved storage area in which the random number for the ordinary lottery is not reserved among the ordinary reserved storage area 1 to the ordinary reserved storage area 4 and has the smallest ordinal number.

When the normal symbol fluctuation display and stop display are completed, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random number value stored in the normal reservation storage area, and the normal lottery random number value is stored in the normal reservation storage area 1. When reserved, the random number for ordinary lottery is read out from the ordinary reserved storage area 1, the ordinary lottery is conducted, and the random number for ordinary lottery for which the ordinary lottery is performed is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area. Here, when the random number for the ordinary lottery remains after the ordinary reserved storage area 2, the remaining random number for the ordinary lottery is stored in the ordinary reserved storage area whose ordinal number is one smaller than the original ordinary reserved storage area. move to For example, when the normal lottery random number remains in the normal reservation storage area 2-3, it is moved to the normal reservation storage area 1-2.

Thus, in the ordinary random number storage means 2912, up to one ordinary lottery random number for which the ordinary lottery has been conducted is reserved in the ordinary reserved storage area, and the ordinary lottery random number for which the ordinary lottery has not been conducted is normally reserved. In area 1 to normal reserved storage area 4, up to 4 items are reserved.

Below, the details of the ordinary lottery will be described. The normal lottery means 220 performs normal winning determination processing, normal variation pattern determination processing, etc. as the normal lottery.

The normal hit determination process is a process of determining the propriety of the normal hit. In the normal win determination process, the normal lottery means 220 refers to which normal lottery table among a plurality of kinds of normal lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to perform the random number determination process. is determined according to the game state.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a normal lottery table A and a normal lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each normal lottery table, 100 normal lottery random numbers from 0 to 99 are On the other hand, normal wins or loses are associated. Specifically, in the normal lottery table A, the correspondence relationship between the normal win or loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of about 1/20, and in the normal lottery table B, about 19/ A correspondence relation between a normal win or a loss and a random number for a normal lottery of 0 to 99 is set so that a normal win is won with a probability of 20. - 特許庁The normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the game state is not the time saving state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the game state is the time saving state.

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

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

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

The normal display control means 222 is means for controlling the state display driving device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs normal symbol display control processing and normal reserved display control processing.

In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222 blinks the two lamps of the normal symbol display part 72 until the variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern determined in the normal variation pattern determination process elapses. Thus, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps of the normal symbol display part 72 according to whether or not the normal winning is won in the normal winning decision processing. , the normal symbol display part 72 is caused to display the result of the normal lottery.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the normal design is the normal variation pattern 1, the variation time of the normal design is set to 20 seconds, and when the variation pattern of the normal design is the normal variation pattern 2 The variation time of normal symbols is set to 1 second. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is not the time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined as the normal fluctuation pattern 1, so that the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds. When the game state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is the time-saving state, the normal pattern variation pattern 2 is determined to set the normal symbol variation time to 1 second. When the gaming state is not the time-saving state, the execution opportunity of the normal lottery comes more frequently.

In the ordinary reservation display control process, the ordinary display control means 222 turns on, extinguishes or blinks the two lamps of the ordinary reservation display section 74 according to the number of ordinary lottery random numbers stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912. 0 to 4 normal pending numbers are displayed depending on the combination of actions.

The ordinary role control means 224 is means for controlling the ordinary role driving device 122 based on the lottery result of the ordinary lottery, and performs ordinary role control processing 1, ordinary role control processing 2, and the like.

In the normal role control process 1, when the game state is not the time-saving state, the normal role 52 is displayed until 0.1 seconds have passed, triggered by the stop display of the normal symbol in the mode indicating the winning of the normal winning. Drive control of the ordinary accessory driving device 122 is performed so that the enlarged state is returned to the contracted state.

In the normal role product control process 2, when the game state is the time saving state, the normal role product 52 is expanded until 2 seconds elapses when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating the winning of the normal win. Drive control of the normal accessory driving device 122 is performed so as to return to the reduced state after the state is reached.

Therefore, in the normal role control process 1, the normal role 52 operates so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 50 hardly increases, but in the normal role control process 2, the second start A normal accessory 52 operates so as to increase the ease with which a game ball enters a prize winning opening 50.例文帳に追加

The special lottery means 230 selects a special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning hole sensor 106 for detecting game balls entering the first starting winning hole 46 one by one. A random number value (lottery information) is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 as a first special random number value (first lottery information). In addition, the special lottery means 230 receives a detection signal from the second start winning hole sensor 107 that detects game balls entering the second starting winning hole 50 one by one, and the special lottery from the random number generating means 210. A random number value (lottery information) is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a second special random number value (second lottery information). Then, the special lottery means 230 uses the first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 to perform a special lottery to determine whether a big win or a small win is possible.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reserved storage areas, first special reserved storage area 1 to first special reserved storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the obtained first special random number values. Four second special reserved storage areas, ie, a second special reserved storage area 1 to a second special reserved storage area 4, are provided as storage areas for storing the obtained second special random value, and the first special reserved storage area 1 Alternatively, a memory for storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and performing the special lottery until the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed. As an area, one such special reserved storage area is provided.

Then, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number for the special lottery based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning opening sensor 106, the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4 In the state where the first special random number is not stored in any of them, the acquired random number for special lottery is first stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 as the first special random number. Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable display or stopped display, that is, the first special random number is stored in the special reservation storage area 1. Neither the special random number value nor the second special random number value is stored, the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, and the game state is not in the special game state, the first special random number value is immediately read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is conducted, and the first special random number value subjected to the special lottery is stored in the special reservation storage area. . On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being variably displayed or is being displayed stopped, that is, whether the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reservation storage area, or whether the second special symbol When the second special random number is stored in any one of the reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, or the game state is the special game state, the first special reservation storage area 1 Hold the special random value.

Then, when the detection signal is input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 and the special lottery random number value is obtained while the first special random number value is reserved in the first special reservation storage area 1, The special lottery means 230, on the condition that the number of the first special random number reserved in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the first special reserved number is less than 4, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 is the reserved storage area where the first special random value is not reserved and the ordinal number is the smallest It is stored as the first special random number in the 1 special reservation storage area.

In addition, when the special lottery means 230 acquires the random number for the special lottery based on the detection signal being input from the second start winning opening sensor 107, the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4 In the state where the second special random number is not stored in any of them, the acquired random number for special lottery is first stored in the second special reserved storage area 1 as the second special random number. Then, when the second special random number value is stored in the second special reservation storage area 1, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable or stopped display, that is, the special reservation memory area 1 stores the first When the special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored and the game state is not the special game state, the second special random number value is immediately read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is conducted, The second special random number obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special reserved storage area. On the other hand, whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being variably displayed or is being displayed stationary, that is, whether the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special reservation storage area, or the game state. is in the special game state, the second special reservation storage area 1 reserves the second special random number value.

Then, in the state where the second special random number value is reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1, when the detection signal is further input from the second start winning opening sensor 107 and the special lottery random number value is obtained, The special lottery means 230, on the condition that the number of the second special random numbers reserved in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, the second special reserved number is less than 4, it is the second special reserved storage area in which the second special random number is not reserved among the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 4, and the ordinal number is the smallest is stored as the second special random value in the second special reserved storage area.

Then, the special lottery means 230 erases the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the special reservation storage area when the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are finished. . Then, when the first special random number is stored in the first special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number is stored in any of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. On the condition that the game state is not the special game state, the first special random number value is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the special lottery first special random number value is obtained. Store in the special reserved storage area. On the other hand, if the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the above, on condition that the game state is not the special game state, the second special random number value is read from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, The second special random number obtained by the special lottery is stored in the special reserved storage area. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special random number is given priority over the first special random number. Regardless of whether it is the first special random number or the second special random number, the first special random number or the second special random number is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914 and the special lottery is performed. You can do it. That is, the first special random number value or the second special random number value may be read out in the order in which the game ball enters the first start prize winning port 46 or the second start prize winning port 50, and the special lottery may be performed.

Then, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reserved storage area 1, if the first special random number value remains after the first special reserved storage area 2, or the second special reserved storage area If the second special random number remains after the second special reserved storage area 2 at the time the second special random number is read out from the area 1, the remaining first special random number or the second special The random value is moved from the original special reserved storage area to a special reserved storage area with an ordinal number that is one lower. For example, when the first special random number remains in each of the first special reserved storage areas 2 to 4 at the time the first special random number is read out from the first special reserved storage area 1 , the first special random value stored in each of the first special reserved storage area 2 to first special reserved storage area 4 is stored in each of the first special reserved storage area 1 to first special reserved storage area 3 When it is moved and the second special random value is read out from the second special reserved storage area 1, the second special random number remains in each of the second special reserved storage areas 2 to 3. In this case, the second special random numbers stored in the second special reserved storage areas 2 to 3 are stored in the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 2, respectively. move to

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which the special lottery has been performed is reserved up to one in the special reservation storage area, and the first special random number value for which the special lottery is not performed is reserved in the special reservation storage area. Random numbers are reserved up to four in the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4, and the second special random number for which no special lottery is performed is stored in the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 4. Up to four are reserved in the special reserved storage area 4 .

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

In the jackpot determination process, one jackpot determination random number contained in the first special random number value or the second special random number value stored in the first special reserved storage area 1 or the second special reserved storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914 is selected. It is a process of reading numerical values and determining whether a big hit or a small hit is right or wrong. Here, one jackpot determination random value is obtained from 65536 jackpot determination random values of 0 to 65535 based on the detection signal input from the first start prize winning port sensor 106 or the second start prize winning port 107. , is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 reads out which of the plurality of types of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 to refer to for the random number determination process. The selection is made depending on whether the two jackpot determination random numbers were stored as the first special random number or the second special random number.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores a jackpot lottery table A and a jackpot lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each jackpot lottery table, each of the 65536 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 65535 is associated with a jackpot or a small jackpot. More specifically, in the jackpot lottery table A, the numbers of 0 to 65535 for the jackpot, the small win or the loss are set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/199 and the small win is won with a probability of about 1/199. A correspondence relationship with the big win decision random number is set, and in the big win lottery table B, the big win is determined so that the big win is won with a probability of about 1/199 and the small win is won with a probability of about 1/7. A correspondence relationship between a small hit or a loss and a big hit determination random value of 0 to 65535 is set. When the one read-out jackpot determination random number value is stored as the first special random number value, the special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A, and the one read-out jackpot determination random number value is stored as the second special random number value. If it is stored as a random number, the big win lottery table B is selected.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected big win lottery table and determines whether or not one read-out big win decision random number is associated with a big win or a small win, thereby winning a big win or a small win. determine whether or not

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the winning flag of the big win in the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the big win is won, and sets the winning flag of the big win in the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the small win is won. A winning flag is set to an ON state, and when a loss occurs, a winning flag for a big win and a winning flag for a small win are set to an OFF state.

Here, in this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores 6 sets of jackpot lottery tables A to jackpot lottery tables B with different jackpot winning probabilities, and sets the above-described six stages of setting values (settings 1 to 6). None is stored in association with each. And the special lottery means 230, when the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot determination process is the normal state or the time saving state, based on the set value stored in the set value storage means 2905, the jackpot corresponding to the set value Any one of the lottery table A to the jackpot lottery table B is selected.

Specifically, in the jackpot lottery table A to jackpot lottery table B corresponding to each of the settings 1 to 6, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot. > The correspondence relationship between the jackpot and the random number is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot increases in the order of setting 1. The big winning lottery table A to the big winning lottery table B corresponding to no setting are common to the big winning lottery table A to the big winning lottery table B corresponding to the setting 1. - 特許庁

The jackpot lottery table A to jackpot lottery table B in which the jackpot winning probability shown in FIG. The jackpot lottery table B, not shown, is selected when the set value is set to 6, and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/149 in the jackpot lottery table A to jackpot lottery table B selected.

The symbol determination process is a process performed when a jackpot or a small win is won in the jackpot determination process, and is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 or the second special reservation storage area 1 of the special random number storage means 2914. One pattern determination random number included in the first special random number or the second special random number is read out, and if the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern (jack type) is selected from the 10 round patterns and the 5 round patterns. It is a process of determining which one of the small winning design A and the small winning design B to use as the small winning design (type of small winning) when winning a small winning. Here, one symbol determination random value is obtained from 100 symbol determination random values of 0 to 99 based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number or the second special random number.

In the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 refers to one of the plurality of types of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process. A selection is made depending on whether the number was stored as the first special random value or the second special random value. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores a symbol lottery table A to a symbol lottery table C as shown in FIG.

Specifically, the symbol lottery table A is selected when a jackpot is won and one symbol determination random number read out is stored as the first special random number, and 10 with a probability of about 50/100. A correspondence relation between the 10-round design or the 5-round design and the random number of 0 to 99 is set so that the round design is won and the 5-round design is won with a probability of about 50/100.

The symbol lottery table B is selected when a jackpot is won and one symbol determination random number read out is stored as a second special random number, and 10 round symbols are selected with a probability of 100/100. A correspondence relationship between the 10-round symbols and the random numbers from 0 to 99 is set so that the player wins.

The symbol lottery table C is selected when a small win is won, and the small winning symbol A is won with a probability of about 80/100, and the small win symbol B is won with a probability of about 20/100. A correspondence relationship between a winning symbol A or a small winning symbol B and a random value of 0 to 99 is set.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected pattern lottery table and determines whether one read-out symbol determination random number value is associated with a plurality of types of big winning symbols or a plurality of types of small winning symbols. , it is determined which one of a plurality of kinds of big winning symbols or a plurality of kinds of small winning symbols has been won.

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

The variation group determination process is a process that is performed when there is a loss in the jackpot determination process. Read out one variation group determination random value included in the special random value or the second special random value, and select the variation group to which the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs from group 0 to group 5 is a process for determining Here, one variable group determination random value is 100 variable group determination random values of 0 to 99 based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. , and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the variable group determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of types of variable group lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is to be referred to for the random number determination process. It is selected according to the number of reservations, which is the sum of the first special number of reservations and the second number of special reservations at the time of execution, and the game state.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores a variable group lottery table A to a variable group lottery table D as shown in FIG. In each variation group lottery table, one of groups 0 to 5 is associated with each of the 100 variation group determination random numbers of 0 to 99. When the game state at the time of performing the variable group determination process is the normal state and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable group lottery table A, and the game state is the normal state. When the number of reservations is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B is selected, and when the game state is normal and the number of reservations is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table When C is selected and the gaming state is the time-saving state, the variable group lottery table D is selected under a predetermined condition.

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

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

The first variation pattern determination process includes one The first variation pattern determination random number is read out, and the first half variation pattern corresponding to the first half (first part) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of the plurality of types of first half variation patterns. This is the process of deciding whether to Here, one first variation pattern determination random value is 100 first variations from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is obtained from the pattern determination random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the first variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which one of the plurality of types of first variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 is to be referred to perform the random number determination process. When the determination process results in a loss, selection is made according to the variation group determined by the variation group determination process, and when the big win or small win is determined by the big win determination process, the game state and symbol determination process at that time. Select according to the pattern determined by .

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores a first variation pattern lottery table A to a first variation pattern lottery table J as shown in FIGS. Then, in each first variation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 first variation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, there are multiple types of first half variation patterns, no first half variation pattern, first half variation pattern 1 to first half variation pattern. 7 are associated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the special lottery means 230 selects the first variation pattern lottery table A when group 1 is determined in the case of a loss, and in the case of a loss. If Group 2 is determined by the above, the first variation pattern lottery table B is selected, and if Group 3 is determined as a loss, the first variation pattern lottery table C is selected. , When it is lost and group 4 is determined, the first variation pattern lottery table D is selected, and when it is lost and group 5 is determined, the first The fluctuation pattern lottery table E is selected, and when the group 0 is determined in the case of losing, the first fluctuation pattern lottery table F is selected.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9, when the jackpot is won in the normal state and the 10-round pattern (specific pattern) is determined, or when the small win is won and the small win pattern A (specific pattern) is determined, When the first variation pattern lottery table G is selected and a big win is won in a normal state and a 5-round pattern (normal pattern) is determined, or a small win is won and a small win pattern B (normal pattern) is determined. selects the first variation pattern lottery table H, wins a jackpot and determines a 10-round pattern (specific pattern) in a time-saving state, or wins a small win and determines a small win pattern A (specific pattern). In the case, the first variation pattern lottery table I is selected, and in the time-saving state, a big hit is won and a 5-round pattern (normal pattern) is determined, or a small hit is won and a small hit pattern B (normal pattern) is determined. If so, the first variation pattern lottery table J is selected.

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

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

The second variation pattern determination process includes one The second variation pattern determination random number value is read, and the second half variation pattern corresponding to the second half (second part) of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of the plurality of types of second half variation patterns. This is the process of deciding whether to Here, one second variation pattern determination random value is 100 second variations from 0 to 99 based on the detection signal input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107. It is obtained from the pattern determination random number value and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

In the second variation pattern determination process, the special lottery means 230 selects which of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 to perform the random number determination process. Selection is made according to the first half variation pattern determined in the 1 variation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores a second variation pattern lottery table A to a second variation pattern lottery table H as shown in FIGS. And in each second variation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 variation group determination random numbers of 0 to 99, no reach variation pattern 1 to no reach variation pattern 3 and reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 any of them are associated.

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

Also, as shown in FIG. 11, when a big hit or a small hit is won and the first half variation pattern 5 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table F is selected, and a big hit or a small hit is determined. When the first half variation pattern 6 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table G is selected, and when the big hit or the small hit is determined and the first half variation pattern 7 is determined. selects the second variation pattern lottery table H.

In addition, the correspondence relationship between the first variation pattern lottery table and the second variation pattern lottery table may not be a one-to-one relationship, and the first variation pattern lottery table and the second The correspondence relationship with the fluctuation pattern lottery table may be changed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second variation pattern lottery table, and one read second variation pattern determination random value corresponds to any of multiple types of no-reach variation patterns and multiple types of reach variation patterns. One second half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of reach variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach variation patterns by determining whether or not it is attached.

Therefore, in the second variation pattern determination process, if it is lost, any one of reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 3 and reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 10 is determined When a big win or a small win is determined, any one of reach variation patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 11 is determined.

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

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the reach-less variation pattern 1 to the reach-less variation pattern 3 that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process in the case of a loss have a relatively short variation time of 1 to 3 seconds. Reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process for both when it is set and a loss and when a big win or a small win is determined, a comparison of 10 seconds to 50 seconds A relatively long fluctuation time is set.

Therefore, even if it is lost, in the second variation pattern determination process, if reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 in which a relatively long variation time is set is determined, a big hit or a small It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the determination of winning.

Further, in this embodiment, if the game state is normal and the number of reservations is 0 to 1, the variable group determination process refers to the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. Group 2 is likely to be determined while 3 is determined, so in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second. The first half variation pattern 1 and the first half variation pattern 2 whose variation time is set to 3 seconds are more likely to be determined, and in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. With reference to the 2-variation pattern lottery table C, it becomes easier to determine the no-reach variation pattern 2 whose variation time is set to 2 seconds or the no-reach variation pattern 3 whose variation time is set to 3 seconds.

In addition, if a loss occurs and the game state is normal and the number of reservations is 2 to 3, in the variable group determination process, the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. is determined and Group 1 is likely to be determined, so in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second. The first half variation pattern 1 is easily determined, and in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 2 seconds. 2 is easier to determine.

In addition, when the game is lost and the game state is normal and the number of reservations is 4 to 7, in the variable group determination process, the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and group 3 is determined. In the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 8 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 1 second. The variation pattern 1 is easily determined, and in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. easier to be

In addition, when it becomes a loss and the gaming state is a time saving state, regardless of the number of reservations, in the variable group determination process, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. , In the first variation pattern determination process, referring to the first variation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. In the process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the no reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is easily determined.

Therefore, in the case of losing, as the number of reservations increases in the normal state, a short variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, so the special lottery execution trigger. can be made to arrive more frequently. Furthermore, in the time saving state, regardless of the number of reservations, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, so the frequency of the special lottery execution opportunity is increased. can do.

Also, as described above, the special lottery means 230, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the game state is not the special game state, and the small winning game is not being executed, the special random number The first special random number value or the second special random number value is read from the storage means 2914, and the special lottery such as the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process and the second variation pattern determination process is performed. However, even when storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value in the special random number storage means 2914, the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, and the first variation pattern determination process are performed as prior determination processing. And second variation pattern determination processing, etc. are performed (preliminary determination means).

Specifically, the special lottery means 230 (preliminary determination means) receives a detection signal from the first start winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 107, and the special lottery random number from the random number generation means 210 is detected. After acquiring the numerical value, before storing it as the first special random number in any of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4, or before storing it in the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, according to the game state and the number of reservations at that time, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is subjected to a jackpot determination process and a symbol determination process as prior determination processing. processing, variation group determination processing, first variation pattern determination processing, second variation pattern determination processing, etc. are performed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 predetermines the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the variation group determination process, the first variation pattern determination process, and the second variation pattern determination process as the predetermination process. One of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4, or the second special reserved storage area 1 in association with the first special random number value or the second special random number value that is the object of the determination process ~ store in any of the second special reservation storage area 4.

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

The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. Until the total variation time of the variation time corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process and the variation time corresponding to the second half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process passes, the first special symbol After variably displaying the first special symbol by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 76, the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display unit 76 is lit in a predetermined manner to stop display the first special symbol. Let

In this embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined corresponding to each of two types of jackpot symbols, two types of small hit patterns and loss, and the special display control means 240 controls the jackpot in the jackpot determination process. 7-segment display of the first special symbol display part 76 in a mode corresponding to whether or not is won, and in a mode corresponding to the jackpot pattern determined in the pattern determination process when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. is lit, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display part 76.例文帳に追加

The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed. Until the total variation time of the variation time corresponding to the first half variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process and the variation time corresponding to the second half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process passes, the second special symbol After variably displaying the second special symbol by blinking the 7-segment display of the display unit 80, the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display unit 80 is lit in a predetermined manner to stop display the second special symbol. Let

The special display control means 240 is determined in the pattern determination process in a manner corresponding to whether or not the big win or the small win is won in the big win determination process, and when the big win or the small win is won in the big win determination process. The 7-segment display of the second special symbol display part 80 is lit up in a manner corresponding to the big winning symbol or the small winning symbol to stop and display the second special symbol, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display part 80.例文帳に追加display.

In the first special pending display control process, the special display control means 240 lights the two lamps of the first special pending display section 78 according to the number of the first special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Or 0 to 4 first special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of extinguishing or blinking.

In the second special pending display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on the two lamps of the second special pending display section 82 according to the number of the second special random number values stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, 0 to 4 second special reserved numbers are displayed by a combination of extinguishing or blinking.

The small winning game executing means 250 executes a small winning game based on the lottery result of the special lottery.

The small winning game is executed based on the winning of the small winning symbol A or the small winning symbol B in the special lottery. A value (for example, 1) corresponding to one time, which is a predetermined number of rounds, is set for B, and the first special accessory 56 and the specific accessory 68 are set in a predetermined manner in one round of the small winning game. When the operation is performed, the value stored in the round counter 2933 is incremented by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round. And when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 1), the small winning game ends.

Specifically, in the small winning game, as a predetermined operation of the first special role product 56, the first special role product 56 is closed when the opening timer 2934 counts 0.072 seconds after the first special role product 56 is opened. Drive control of the first special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the action is repeated 12 times at intervals of 0.6 seconds. In addition, as the operation of the predetermined specific role product 68, the first special role product 56 is opened for 0.072 seconds for the second time, and the specific role product 68 is opened and closed when the small winning game ends. Drive control of the specific role product driving device 128 is performed so as to perform the operation to be in the state.

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the small winning game, the first special accessory 56 is repeatedly opened for 0.1 second 12 times, and the specific accessory 68 is maintained in the open state. If the game balls are continuously shot so as to enter the first big winning hole 54, the game balls can enter the specific area 64 or the normal area 66.例文帳に追加

The big winning game executing means 252 executes any one of the big winning game A to the big winning game D based on the lottery result of the special lottery.

The jackpot game A is executed based on the winning of the 10-round pattern in the special lottery, and the jackpot game execution means 252 sets the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 to 10 times, which is the predetermined number of rounds for the 10-round pattern. A corresponding value (for example, 10) is set, and each time the second special role product 60 operates in a predetermined manner in each round, a value corresponding to the number of one round is stored in the round counter 2933. Increment update by adding (eg, 1) is performed. And when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 10), the jackpot game A ends.

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

The jackpot game B is executed based on the winning of the 5-round pattern in the special lottery, and the jackpot game execution means 252 sets the upper limit value of the round counter 2933 to 5, which is the predetermined number of rounds for the 5-round pattern. A corresponding value (for example, 5) is set, and each time the second special role product 60 operates in a predetermined manner in each round, a value corresponding to the number of one round is stored in the round counter 2933. Increment update by adding (eg, 1) is performed. And when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 5), the jackpot game B ends.

Specifically, in the jackpot game B, in each round jackpot game of the 1st round to the 5th round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the second special accessory 60 is opened, or the number of big wins When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit (for example, 10), drive control of the second special role product driving device 126 is performed so that the second special role product 60 is closed. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

The jackpot game C is executed based on detection of the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol A in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 As the upper limit value of the round counter 2933, a value (for example, 9) corresponding to 9 times, which is the predetermined number of rounds for the small winning pattern A, is set, and the second special accessory 60 is set in a predetermined manner in each round. performs an incremental update by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round to the stored value of the round counter 2933 each time it performs an operation. And when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 9), the jackpot game C ends.

Specifically, in the jackpot game C, the small prize game is set as the first round, and in the subsequent jackpot games of the second to tenth rounds, the opening timer 2934 is set after the second special accessory 60 is opened. counts 29 seconds or the value of the big winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit (for example, 10), the second special accessory driving device 126 is driven and controlled so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. is done. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

The jackpot game D is executed based on detection of the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol B in the special lottery, and the jackpot game executing means 252 As the upper limit value of the round counter 2933, a value (for example, 4) corresponding to 4 times, which is the predetermined number of rounds for the small winning symbol B, is set, and the second special accessory 60 is set in a predetermined manner in each round. performs an incremental update by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of rounds for one round to the stored value of the round counter 2933 each time it performs an operation. And when the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 4), the jackpot game D ends.

Specifically, in the jackpot game D, the small prize game is set as the first round, and in the subsequent jackpot games of the second to fifth rounds, the opening timer 2934 is set after the second special accessory 60 is opened. counts 29 seconds or the value of the big winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit (for example, 10), the second special accessory driving device 126 is driven and controlled so that the second special accessory 60 is closed. is done. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933 assuming that the end condition for one round is satisfied.

Game state transition control means 260 (state control means), as shown in FIG. 12, based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, normal state, special game state, game state transition to shift the game state between the time-saving state Perform control processing. As for the game state transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the game state is changed based on the satisfaction of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all of the plurality of predetermined conditions. It is possible to move to another game state.

The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the special game state. In a normal state, an ordinary lottery is performed by referring to an ordinary lottery table A in which the probability of winning a normal prize is set to about 1/20, the probability of winning a big prize is set to about 1/199, and a small prize is a lottery. A special lottery is carried out with reference to a jackpot lottery table A which is not set as an object.

In the normal state, the normal winning probability in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, the variation time of the normal pattern is as long as 20 seconds, and the period during which the normal accessory 52 is in the enlarged state is 0.1 second. Since it is shortened, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 50.例文帳に追加That is, the normal state is a game state in which it is advantageous for the player to hit left.

The special game state is started when a big win is won in a special lottery, and ends when a predetermined number of rounds (the number of times of execution) of the big win game are executed according to the kind of the big win pattern. In addition, the special game state is started based on detection of the entry of the game ball into the specific area 64 in the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning in the special lottery, and is preliminarily determined according to the type of the small winning symbol. The game ends when the jackpot game is executed for a set number of rounds.

Specifically, when the special game state is started based on the winning of the 10 round pattern in the special lottery, the special game state ends when the 10 round jackpot game of the 1st round to the 10th round ends. do.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the fact that 5 round symbols are won in the special lottery, the special game state ends when the 5 rounds of jackpot games of the 1st to 5th rounds are finished.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on detection of the game ball entering the specific area 64 in the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning symbol A in the special lottery, the second round is performed. ~ When the jackpot game of the 9th round of the 10th round ends, the special game state ends.

Further, when the special game state is started based on detection of the game ball entering the specific area 64 in the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning symbol B in the special lottery, the second round is performed. ∼ When the jackpot game of 4 rounds of the 5th round ends, the special game state ends.

When the special game state based on the winning of the 10-round pattern or the small winning pattern A ends, the game state shifts to the time-saving state, and the special game state based on the winning of the 5-round pattern or the small winning pattern B starts. When finished, the game state is shifted to the normal state.

The time-saving state is started when the special game state based on the winning of the 10-round pattern or the small winning pattern A is completed, and the time-saving state can be shifted to the special game state or the normal state. . In the time saving state, the winning probability of the big win is set to about 1/199 as in the normal state, but the winning probability of the small win is set to about 1/7, and the special lottery is referred to the big winning lottery table B. is performed, and a normal lottery is performed with reference to a normal lottery table B in which the probability of winning a normal win is set to about 19/20.

In the time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal prize in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is as short as 1 second, and the period in which the normal accessory 52 is in the expanded state is as long as 2 seconds. Therefore, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole 50 than in the normal state, which is advantageous to the player. That is, the time-saving state is a game state in which it is advantageous for the player to hit to the right.

In addition, in the time-saving state, since the fluctuation time shorter than the normal state is often set as the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the special lottery execution opportunity will come more frequently than in the normal state. It has become.

Then, the time saving state is ended on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed for the second special random number value in the time saving state reaches a predetermined specified number of times, and the state is shifted to the normal state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the prescribed number of times is set to 100 times for the 10-round design, the prescribed number of times is set to 12 times for the small winning design A, and the 5 round design and the small winning design B is set to 0 times. Then, when the special game state ends and the time saving state is started, the game state transition control means 250 is the specified number of times corresponding to the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern that triggered the start of the finished special game state. A corresponding value (for example, 100 or 12) is written in the time saving end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290 . Then, every time a special lottery is performed for the second special random number value in the time saving state, the value corresponding to the number of games for one time (for example, 1) is subtracted from the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932. Decrement update is performed, When the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the time saving state is ended and the normal state is started.

The payout control means 270 receives a detection signal from the first starting winning opening sensor 106, a detection signal from the second starting winning opening sensor 107, a detection signal from the first large winning opening sensor 108, and a detection signal from the second large winning opening sensor 109. , the detection signal from the first general prize-winning sensor 114-1, the detection signal from the second general prize-winning sensor 114-2, and the detection signal from the third general prize-winning sensor 114-3. , control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls predetermined for each detection signal. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command to pay out four game balls to the payout device 130 each time the first starting prize winning opening sensor 106 detects the winning of one game ball. Each time the 2-start winning hole sensor 107 detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command to pay out one game ball is transmitted to the payout device 130, and the first big winning hole sensor 108 or the second big winning hole sensor 108 sends an instruction command to pay out one game ball. Each time the winning hole sensor 109 detects the winning of one game ball, it transmits an instruction command to pay out nine game balls to the payout device 130, and the first general winning hole sensor 114-1 detects the winning of one game ball. Each time a winning game ball is detected, an instruction command to pay out four game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the second general winning hole sensor 114-2 (the second general winning hole 47-2 and the third Each time the general winning hole 47-3 detects the winning of one game ball, an instruction command to pay out seven game balls is transmitted to the payout device 130, and the third general winning hole sensor 114- 3 (corresponding to the fourth general prize winning port 47-4) transmits an instruction command to pay out three game balls to the payout device 130 each time one game ball win is detected.

The payout device 130 pays out the number of game balls instructed by the payout control means 270 . This payout device 130 is provided with a payout motor in a game ball tank for storing game balls, and a payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor to produce the number of game balls as instructed. Discharge from the game ball tank. Also, the payout device 130 is provided with a payout sensor 116 that operates each time one game ball is put out. The number of played game balls can be managed.

The communication control means 280 controls transmission of various commands generated according to various calculation results in the main board 100 to the sub board 102 . In the game machine of this embodiment, between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, only one-way communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. Connected for communication in such a way that information cannot be transmitted.

The communication control means 280 (external signal output means) is connected to the hall computer 140, which is a computer that centrally controls the game machines installed in the game hall, and to the game machines individually, and outputs information about the game history of the game machines. Processing is performed to control the output state of an external signal (specific signal) output to an external device 144 such as a data counter 142 for display. Specifically, the communication control means 280 outputs a symbol display signal for notifying the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable or stopped manner. The state is controlled between the ON state and the OFF state, and the output state of the special game signal for notifying that the special game state is set each time the special game state is set is changed between the ON state and the OFF state. to control.

Each time the pattern display signal is output, the number of games showing the number of special lotteries in the game machine is updated and displayed in the hall computer 140 and the data counter 142, and each time the special game signal is output. , the hole computer 140 and the data counter 142 update and display the number of big wins indicating the number of times the game machine has been set to the special game state.

Next, the sub-board 102 will be described. The sub-board 102 includes a performance control means 300 and a sub-memory 310 .

The effect control means 300 displays effects based on various commands transmitted from the main substrate 100, input signals from the effect button switches 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub-memory 310. The device 170 is controlled to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12, the display frame lamp 38, and the right-handed lamp 70, the liquid crystal display 32 is displayed with an effect image, and the sound device 172 is controlled to output the effect sound from the speaker 14. , or drive the production drive device 174 to operate the production, thereby exciting the game or assisting the game by controlling the production device 176. to execute.

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

Then, the effect control means 300 performs state effect processing, special lottery effect processing, pending display effect processing, etc., as processing for causing the effect device 176 to execute the effect.

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

For example, when the current game state is the special game state, the effect control means 300 indicates on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current game state is the special game state, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game. A special game state image (special game performance) indicating whether the game is being executed is displayed, and when the current game state is the time saving state, the liquid crystal display 32 indicates that the current game state is the time saving state. Display the status image.

In addition, the effect control means 300 lights the right hitting lamp 70 during execution of the big winning game or the small winning game, or when the gaming state is the time saving state, and when the big winning game, the small winning game or the time saving state ends, the right The striking lamp 70 is extinguished.

In the special lottery effect processing, when the preliminary determination processing is performed in the main board 100, the effect control means 300 performs a performance lottery for temporarily determining the effect contents of the special lottery effect based on the command according to the result of the preliminary determination, When a special lottery is performed on the main board 100, a performance lottery for finally determining the performance contents of the special lottery performance is performed based on a command according to the result of the special lottery. Then, in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 76, or in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display portion 80, special A lottery performance is executed by a performance device 176.例文帳に追加

Specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 displays a background image (not shown) in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 32 as shown in FIG. , the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are displayed. Here, each of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 includes a number portion (identification portion) in which one of a plurality of types of predetermined numbers is indicated, and a number portion surrounding the number portion. Like the rectangular part, it contains a decorative part that decorates the number part.

And the effect control means 300 reads out the first special random number value from the first special reservation storage area 1, and every time a special lottery is performed, the first special symbol display unit 76 starts to display the first special symbol. or every time the second special random number is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and the special lottery is performed, with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80, FIG. As shown in (B), after the left performance pattern 350, the middle performance pattern 352 and the right performance pattern 354 are variably displayed, a big win or a small win is won in the big win determination processing in the first special lottery or the second special lottery. In a mode according to whether or not, and in a mode according to the big hit pattern or the small hit pattern determined in the pattern determination process when the big hit or the small hit is won, the left production pattern 350, the middle production pattern 352 and the right The effect pattern 354 is stopped and displayed, and the background image is changed on the liquid crystal display 32 in a mode corresponding to each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, or the effect animation in which the character image moves is reproduced and displayed. A special lottery performance corresponding to the type of pattern is executed on a liquid crystal display 32. - 特許庁Note that the downward arrows in the figure indicate that the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are each being variably displayed at high speed.

Specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300, based on the fact that a command corresponding to the result of the prior determination or the command corresponding to the result of the special lottery is input from the main board 100, sets the random number for the effect lottery. , a first performance pattern determination random value and a second performance pattern determination random value are obtained, and a first performance pattern determination process, a second performance pattern determination process, etc. are performed as a performance lottery.

A first performance pattern determination process determines which of a plurality of types of first half performance patterns the first half performance pattern corresponding to the first half of the special lottery performance should be based on one acquired first performance pattern determination random value. is a process for determining In the first effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any one of the plurality of types of first effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the submemory 310 to perform the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the first half variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern determination process.

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

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

A second performance pattern determination process determines which of a plurality of types of second half performance patterns the second half performance pattern corresponding to the second half of the special lottery performance is selected based on one acquired second performance pattern determination random value. is a process for determining In the second effect pattern determination process, the effect control means 300 refers to any of the plurality of types of second effect pattern lottery tables stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 of the submemory 310 to perform the random number determination process. Whether to perform is selected according to the second half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the result of the second variation pattern determination processing in the main board 100 corresponds to each of the no-reach variation pattern 1 to the no-reach variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to the reach variation pattern 5. Eight types of second effect pattern lottery tables, ie, a second effect pattern lottery table A to a second effect pattern lottery table H are stored in the effect lottery table storage means 3112 (not shown). In each second effect pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second effect pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99, a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect are provided as a plurality of types of second half effect patterns. Any of the patterns are associated. And the effect control means 300 selects the second effect pattern lottery table A when the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the non-reach variation pattern 1, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. If it is 1, the second performance pattern lottery table D is selected, and so on, the second performance pattern lottery table corresponding to the second half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process is selected.

Then, the effect control means 300 refers to the selected second effect pattern lottery table, and one second effect pattern determination random number value is associated with any one of a plurality of types of non-reach effect patterns and a plurality of types of reach effect patterns. One non-reach performance pattern or one ready-reach performance pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach performance patterns and a plurality of types of reach performance patterns.

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

In addition, the performance time is set for each of the plurality of types of non-reach performance patterns and the plurality of types of reach performance patterns, and the performance time of the plurality of types of non-reach performance patterns that can be determined by the second performance pattern lottery table A is , all of which are set to 1 second, which is the same as the variation time of the non-reach variation pattern 1, and the performance time of a plurality of types of reach performance patterns that can be determined by the second performance pattern lottery table D are all variations of the reach variation pattern 1. The performance time of a plurality of types of non-reach performance patterns or a plurality of types of ready-to-reach performance patterns that can be determined by each second performance pattern lottery table, such as being set to 10 seconds, which is the same as the time, is determined by each second performance pattern lottery. It is set to be the same as the fluctuation time of the no-reach fluctuation pattern or the reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the table.

In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 performs the special lottery effect in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80. Execution is started, and the total performance time corresponding to the first half performance pattern determined in the first performance pattern determination processing and the performance time corresponding to the second half performance pattern determined in the second performance pattern determination processing, A special lottery production is executed. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display portion 80 is synchronized with the effect time of the special lottery effect.

For example, when the big hit or the small hit is not won in the jackpot determination process, when the no reach effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or Along with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 13(C), first, the left production pattern 350 is tentatively shaken slightly without being completely stopped in one of the modes (the mode showing "5" in FIG. 13(C)). After that, as shown in FIG. 13(D), the right effect symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode (non-reach mode) different from the left effect symbol 350.例文帳に追加

Then, before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display portion 80 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. Temporary stop display is performed in a mode different from the left performance symbol 350 and the right performance symbol 354 (distribution loss mode), and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display part 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display part 80 is stopped. Almost at the same timing as when it is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13(F), the middle effect pattern 352 is completely stopped in a different manner from the left direction pattern 350 and the right direction pattern 354 (disconnection loss mode). Fixed stop is displayed.

Also, for example, when a big win or a small win is won in the big win determination process, or when a big win or a small win is not won in the big win determination process, and the ready-to-win effect pattern is determined in the second effect pattern determination process. , with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 80, as shown in FIG. 350, middle effect symbol 352 and right effect symbol 354 are started to be displayed, and as shown in FIG. , while the middle effect pattern 352 is being variably displayed, the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the left effect pattern 350 (reach mode). Then, as shown in FIG. 14(D), reproduction display of the effect animation corresponding to the determined ready-to-win effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 76 or the second special symbol display portion 80 is displayed. The reproduction display of the effect animation is ended within the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in .

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 14(D), in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, a production animation in which character A fights character B is displayed. Instead of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the left effect pattern 350 is displayed at the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. A reduced medium production pattern 362 corresponding to the left production pattern 360, a middle production pattern 352, and a reduced right production pattern 364 corresponding to the right production pattern 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 14(D), the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (reach mode), while the reduced effect pattern 362 is variably displayed.

Then, when a big win or a small win is won, as shown in FIG. , In the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduction medium effect pattern 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner (win mode) as the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364, so that a big win or a small win The player is tentatively notified of the winning.

Then, the effect animation in which character A wins over character B ends, and as shown in FIG. And after the right effect pattern 354 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14(G), the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are fixed and stopped in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. At the same time, the speaker 14 outputs an effect sound for notifying the player of the winning of the big win or the small win, thereby definitely notifying the player of the winning of the big win or the small win.

On the other hand, if the big win or the small win is not won, as shown in FIG. 14(H), in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, an effect animation in which character A loses to character B is reproduced. At the same time, in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the reduced medium effect pattern 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a different manner from the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 (ready to lose mode), so that a big win or a small win is possible. The player is tentatively notified that the prize has not been won.

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

Here, in the special lottery effect process, a common effect video may be reproduced and displayed both when the big win or the small win is won and when the big win or the small win is not won. When reproduced and displayed, the player's expectation for winning a big win or a small win can be greatly enhanced.

In the present embodiment, for each of the plurality of types of effects, the degree of expectation of winning a big win or a small win is determined in advance as the degree of possibility of winning a big win or a small win in a special lottery when each effect is executed. In order to increase the probability that a high-expectation performance will be executed when a special lottery wins a jackpot or a small win than a low-expectation performance, the special lottery wins a big win or a small win. A selection rate for each of a plurality of kinds of performances is set in each of a performance lottery table referred to when a player wins a prize and a performance lottery table referred to when a big win or a small prize is not won in a special lottery.

In this way, in this embodiment, the left production pattern 350, the middle production pattern 352 and the right production pattern 354 are changed on the liquid crystal display 32 in the production pattern corresponding to the variation type of the first special pattern or the second special pattern in the state display device 71. By displaying the left performance pattern 350, the medium performance pattern 352 and the right performance pattern 354 in a manner corresponding to the result of the special lottery, while heightening the expectation of the player for winning a big win or a small win. The result of the special lottery is notified to the player by performing the fixed stop display after the stop display.

In the pending display effect process, the effect control means 300, based on the command corresponding to the first special pending number or the second special pending number in the main substrate 100, the second special random number storage means 2914 reserved in the main memory 290. An image showing the status of the first special random number value or the second special random number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 . In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(A), at the bottom of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 of the special random number storage means 2914, or the second Four reservation display areas (display areas) of a first reservation display area 411 to a fourth reservation display area 414 are provided corresponding to the special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, and each reservation display In the area, as shown in FIG. 15(A), a first reserved image 420 indicating which of the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first special reserved storage area 4 the first special random number value is stored, Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 15(B), a second reserved image 422 indicating which of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4 the second special random number value is stored can be displayed. It's becoming

Specifically, the effect control means 300, when the second special random number is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, the first special reservation storage area 1 , the first reserved image 420 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the first special reserved storage area 1 and the first special reserved storage area 2 store the first When one special random number is reserved, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on, the second special reserved storage area 1 to When the second special random value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage areas 4, the first special random values reserved in the first special reserved storage areas 1 to 4 The first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414 according to the number of . In the example of FIG. 15(A), the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4, and the first special reserved storage area 1 to the first Since the first special random number is reserved in each of the special reserved storage areas 3, the first reserved image 420 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the third reserved display area 413.

In addition, the effect control means 300 stores the first When the second special random number is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the second special reserved memory area 1 and the second special reserved memory area 2 are displayed respectively. When the random value is reserved, the second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 and the second reserved display area 412, and so on, the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second When the second special random number is stored in any of the special reserved storage areas 4, the number of second special random numbers reserved in the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 4 , the second reserved image 422 is displayed in each of the first reserved display area 411 to the fourth reserved display area 414 . In the example of FIG. 15(B), the second special random number is reserved in each of the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 2, so that the first reserved display area 411 to the second reserved A second pending image 422 is displayed in each of the display areas 412 .

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

For example, in the state shown in FIG. 15(A), if the first special random number value is read out from the first special reserved storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the first special random number value is stored in the special reserved storage area. , the effect control means 300, as shown in FIG. The variable display of the production pattern 352 and the right production pattern 354 is started, and the first reserved image 420 displayed in the reserved display area after the second reserved display area 412 is reserved with an ordinal number smaller by one than the original reserved display area. Perform display control to move to the display area. As a result, the first pending image 420 displayed in the pending display area 430 corresponds to the first special random number value to be the target of this special lottery, and the first pending displayed after the first pending display area 411 The image 420 can indicate that it corresponds to the first special random number value that will be the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15(D), when the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 are fixed and stopped and the result of this special lottery is displayed, it is stored in the special holding storage area. The first reserved image 420 displayed in the reserved display area 430 is erased as the first special random number value is erased. Further, when the first special random number value is read from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, the effect control means 300, although not shown, displays the first reservation displayed in the first reservation display area 411. The image 420 is moved to the reserved display area 430, and the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352 and the right effect pattern 354 is started and displayed in the second reserved display area 412 and subsequent reserved display areas. Display control is performed to move the first reserved image 420 from the original reserved display area to a reserved display area having an ordinal number smaller by one.

Also, although not shown, in a state in which a plurality of second special random numbers are reserved in the second special reserved storage areas 1 to 4, the second special random numbers from the second special reserved storage area 1 is read out and a special lottery is performed and the second special random number value is stored in the special reservation storage area, the effect control means 300 changes the second reservation image 422 displayed in the first reservation display area 411 to the While moving to the reserved display area 430, the variable display of the left production pattern 350, the middle production pattern 352 and the right production pattern 354 is started, and the second reserved image displayed in the reserved display area after the second reserved display area 412. 422 is moved from the original reserved display area to a reserved display area whose ordinal number is one smaller. As a result, the second pending image 422 displayed in the pending display area 430 corresponds to the second special random number value that is the target of this special lottery, and the second pending displayed after the first pending display area 411 The image 422 can indicate that it corresponds to the second special random number that will be the target of the special lottery from the next time onward.

In addition, the effect control means 300, according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value, after the first special random number value or the second special random number value is acquired, the first special random number value Alternatively, for the second special random number, until the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed, or after the first special random number or the second special random number is obtained, the first special random number Alternatively, for the first special random number value or the second special random number value acquired immediately before the second special random number value, until the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is completed, the effect device 176 performs a look-ahead effect. to execute. In this embodiment, as the look-ahead effect, for example, the color and shape of the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which execution of the look-ahead effect has been determined change, display an effect image around the first reserved image 420 or the second reserved image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image different from the normal background image. or

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

Specifically, in this embodiment, in each of the variation group lottery table A to variation group lottery table D shown in FIG. Each of the decision random values is associated with one of groups 0 to 3 excluding groups 4 and 5, and each of the eight variation group decision random values of 90 to 97 is associated with the group 4 is associated, and each of the two fluctuation group decision random numbers of 98 to 99 is associated with group 5, so if the fluctuation group decision random number is any of 0 to 89 In, depending on the number of holds or the game state, there are cases where the no-reach variation pattern is determined and cases where the reach variation pattern is determined, and the variation group determination random value is any one of 90 to 99. , the reach variation pattern is always determined regardless of the number of reservations or the game state, and the no reach variation pattern is not determined.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special lottery means 230 loses in the preliminary determination process, the variation group determination random number included in the first special random number or the second special random number is 0 to 89. In any case, indefinite value information indicating that the reach variation pattern is determined is set as a pre-determination result, and in the case of any of 90 to 99, the reach variation pattern is Fixed value information indicating that it will definitely be determined is set as the pre-determination result.

Then, when the result of preliminary determination is that a big win or a small win is determined, the effect control means 300 performs a prefetch effect lottery for determining whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed with respect to the first special random number value or the second special random number value. However, if it is a loss, it is determined whether or not the fixed value information is included in the preliminary determination result, and if the fixed value information is included, a pre-reading effect lottery is performed. I'm trying

As a result, in this embodiment, at the time when the preliminary determination process is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, and at the time when the special lottery is performed for the same first special random number value or the second special random number value, , even if the number of reservations is changed, if a special lottery is performed for the first special random number value or the second special random number value for which execution of the look-ahead effect is determined, even if a big win or a small win is decided. , Even if it is lost, the special lottery performance can be executed in the ready-to-win performance pattern.

And the effect control means 300, when the execution of the prefetch effect is determined by the prefetch effect lottery for the first special random number, the special reservation storage area and the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4 Among the first special random number values that are reserved and are obtained prior to the first special random number value for which execution of the look-ahead effect is determined, the advance determination result is a big win or a small If there is no first special random number that has been determined to be a hit, or a first special random number that contains fixed value information in the preliminary judgment result although the preliminary judgment result is a loss, start the look-ahead effect. Start the look-ahead effect assuming that the conditions are satisfied.

Further, when execution of the prefetching effect is determined by the prefetching effect lottery for the second special random number value, it is reserved in the special reserved storage area and the second special reserved storage area 1 to the second special reserved storage area 4. Among the second special random number values acquired prior to the second special random number number for which execution of the look-ahead effect is determined, the pre-determination result is determined to be a big win or a small win. If there is no second special random number value that is true or the second special random number value that contains fixed value information in the preliminary determination result but the preliminary determination result is wrong, the condition for starting the look-ahead effect is satisfied. Pre-reading production is started assuming that there is.

As a result, in this embodiment, at the time when execution of the prefetch effect is determined for the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value that has already been reserved is a big win or a small win. If the winning is confirmed, if the special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, and if it is confirmed that the special lottery effect will be executed in the reach effect pattern, the confirmed jackpot Or after the special game state executed by the small win is completed, or after the special lottery performance by the ready-to-win performance pattern being executed or decided to be executed is completed, the look-ahead performance is started. can be made

3. Control Method of this Embodiment Below, the control method of this embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the operations of the first special accessory 56 (movable part) and the specific accessory 68 in the small winning game. In this embodiment, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed in a mode indicating the winning of the small winning symbol A or the small winning symbol B, as shown in FIG. The winning opening period is started, but during the small winning opening period, the first special award 56 and the specific award 68 are kept closed.

In addition, in the small winning opening period, a small winning start effect is executed to notify the player that the small winning game will start, and in the small winning start effect, as shown in FIG. A first instruction display for instructing the player to hit the game ball to the right so that the game ball enters the specific area 64 by means of an arrow indicating the trajectory of the game ball and the characters "Hit right and aim for V!" 400 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16, when 6.5 seconds have passed since the start of the small winning opening period, that is, from 4 seconds before the start of the small winning game, a small winning game production (predetermined image) is started.

In this embodiment, as a small winning game effect, as shown in FIG. 17(B), the characters "V attacker open" are used to notify the player that the specific accessory 68 will be in the open state. A second instruction display 404 for instructing the player to hit the game ball to the right so that the game ball enters the specific area 64 by the display 402 and the characters "Aim for the V!" , and a position display 406 indicating the position of the specific area 64 are displayed. A small winning game animation for producing a winning game is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16, when the small winning opening period ends, the first special accessory 56 is opened (first state) and the small winning game is started, and the predetermined first special accessory 56 is opened. As an operation, the operation of opening the first special accessory 56 for 0.072 seconds is repeated 12 times at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Further, as a predetermined operation of the specific role product 68, an operation is performed in which the first special role product 56 is opened for the second time and the specific role product 68 is opened.

Then, as in the example of FIG. 16, when the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small winning game, the small winning game effect is terminated, and the game ball enters the specific area 64 to perform the big winning game. A jackpot notification effect (specific image) is started.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17(C), as the jackpot notification effect, the characters "V! Bonus!" While the second notification display 408 for notifying the player and the winning number display 405 are displayed, a character (not shown) appears on the back side of these displays and the game ball enters the specific area 64, resulting in a jackpot game. A big hit notification video is displayed that directs that the event will be held.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the small winning game, the value (predetermined area (information about the game medium that has entered the area), and the value of the discharge number counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 110 (second detection means) or the normal area sensor 112 (second detection means) ( It is continuously determined whether or not the information about the ejected game media matches (matches), that is, whether or not the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls in the first big winning hole 54 (predetermined area) match.

When it is determined that the value of the entry number counter and the value of the discharge number counter match, the mismatch flag is set to OFF in the main memory 290, and the value of the entry number counter and the value of the discharge number counter do not match. , the mismatch flag is set to ON.

In this embodiment, it takes about 1.5 seconds on average from when the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor 108 to when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 110 or the normal area sensor 112. Thus, the first big prize winning opening 54, the specific area 64 and the normal area 66 are formed.

Then, as in the example of FIG. 16, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 predetermined in the small winning game is completed, if it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match, the small winning game of that time , all the game balls that have entered the first big prize hole 54 have not been discharged from the specific area 64 or the normal area 66, and the operation of the predetermined first special role 56 is completed and the first special role Even if the object 56 is maintained in the closed state, the small winning game is not ended, and a specific effective period in which the detection of the first big winning hole sensor 108, the specific area sensor 110 and the normal area sensor 112 is effective is started.

Therefore, in this embodiment, if the first big winning hole sensor 108 detects a game ball even during the specific effective period, nine game balls are paid out, and even during the specific effective period, the specific area sensor 110 If a game ball is detected, a jackpot game C or a jackpot game D is started. Here, in this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 110 is enabled during the period during which the small winning game is performed and the specific effective period, and based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 110 in those periods Then, the jackpot game C or the jackpot game D is performed, but in periods other than those periods, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 110 is invalidated, and even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 110, the big win is performed. Game C or jackpot game D is not performed.

In the specific effective period, the specific accessory 68 is maintained in an open state, and while the jackpot notification effect is continued, it is continuously determined whether or not the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match. Then, as in the example of FIG. 16, when it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the specific effective period, the small winning game is terminated and the specific accessory 68 is closed. state.

Then, the jackpot opening period of 5 seconds is started, but in the jackpot opening period, the second special accessory 60 is maintained in the closed state, and the jackpot notification effect is continued. When the jackpot opening period ends, the jackpot notification effect is terminated, the second special accessory 60 is opened, and the jackpot game C or jackpot game D is started.

On the other hand, as in the example of FIG. 18, although the game ball has entered the specific area 64, when it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls do not match when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the specific valid period. , the movement of the game ball is delayed inside the first big winning hole 54, the small winning game is not finished, and the specific effective period is extended.

In the example of FIG. 18, the jackpot notification effect is continued while the specific accessory 68 is maintained in the open state during the extended specific validity period. In the extended specific valid period, it is continuously determined whether or not the number of incoming and outgoing balls matches, and as in the example of FIG. , the specific accessory 68 is closed.

Then, as in the example of FIG. 16, a 5-second jackpot opening period is started, the jackpot notification effect is continued, and when the jackpot opening period ends, the jackpot notification effect is terminated and the second special accessory 60 is opened. Then, the jackpot game C or the jackpot game D is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball enters the specific area 64 and the jackpot notification effect is started, but the game does not progress due to the start of the specific effective period (control is performed to prevent the game from progressing). In this case, the period during which the big hit notification effect is executed changes according to the timing at which it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls matches during the specific effective period.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot notification moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in the jackpot notification effect is cyclically reproduced so that the reproduction period changes, for example, a moving image expressing a character continuously flying in the sky. It is a video that does not give the player a sense of incongruity.

As a result, in the present embodiment, a big hit notification moving image is displayed as a big hit notification effect, and while enhancing the effect when the game ball enters the specific area 64, the specified effective period is increased as shown in the example of FIG. Even if the period during which the big win notification moving image is reproduced is extended by extending the time period, the player can be prevented from feeling a sense of discomfort.

Also, as in the example of FIG. 19, when it is determined that the numbers of entering and exiting balls do not match when the operation of the predetermined first special accessory 56 is completed without the game ball entering the specific area 64. , the specific valid period is started while the small winning game effect is continued.

Then, as in the example of FIG. 19, when the game ball enters the specific area 64 during the specific effective period, the detection of the specific area sensor 110 is effective even during the specific effective period, so the small winning game effect is terminated. Then, the jackpot notification effect is started. Then, as in the example of FIG. 19, when it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the specific valid period, that is, the predetermined first special accessory When the operation of 56 is completed, one game ball stays inside the first big winning hole 54, and when the one game ball enters the specific area 64 during the specific validity period, the specific When 3 seconds have passed since the validity period started, the small winning game is ended and the specific accessory 68 is closed.

Then, as in the examples of FIGS. 16 and 18, a 5-second jackpot opening period is started, the jackpot notification effect is continued, and when the jackpot opening period ends, the jackpot notification effect is terminated, and the second special accessory 60. is in an open state, and the jackpot game C or jackpot game D is started.

On the other hand, as in the example of FIG. 20, the specific effective period is extended while the game ball does not enter the specific area 64, and the game ball enters the specific area 64 during the extended specific effective period. is determined to match, that is, when 3 seconds have passed since the start of the specific valid period, one game ball is staying inside the first big winning hole 54, and the one When the game ball enters the specific area 64 during the extended specific effective period, the detection of the specific area sensor 110 is effective even during the extended specific effective period, so the small winning game effect is terminated. At the same time, the small winning game is ended and the specific accessory 68 is closed.

Then, as in the examples of FIGS. 16, 18, and 19, a 5-second jackpot opening period is started, a jackpot notification effect is started, and when the jackpot opening period ends, the jackpot notification effect is terminated, and a second special The accessory 60 is opened, and the jackpot game C or jackpot game D is started.

As described above, in this embodiment, the game may not progress due to the start of the specific effective period while the small winning game effect is continued without the game ball entering the specific area 64. In this case, in addition to the period during which the big hit notification effect is executed, the period during which the small win game effect is executed also changes according to the timing at which it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls matches during the specific effective period.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the small winning game animation displayed on the liquid crystal display 32 in the small winning game production is also cyclically reproduced so that the reproduction period changes, such as a moving image expressing the character continuing to run. It is a video that does not give the player a sense of incongruity.

As a result, in the present embodiment, a small winning game animation is displayed as a small winning game production, and while enhancing the production effect when the small winning game is performed, as in the example of FIG. 19 or 20 Even if the period during which the small winning game moving image is reproduced is extended by starting the specific effective period, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In this embodiment, even if it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls do not match, the error is not immediately set, and the error determination timer in the main memory 290 is set to a value corresponding to 10 seconds. is started, and when it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match, the error determination timer is terminated and a value corresponding to the initial value of 10 seconds is set. Then, when the value of the error determination timer becomes 0, that is, when the state in which the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match continues for 10 seconds, the state in which the movement of the game balls is stagnant inside the first big winning hole 54 is not resolved, and an error state occurs. , and as shown in FIG. 17(D), an error display 410 is displayed asking the player to call an attendant because the number of balls entering and leaving the first big winning hole 54 does not match.

That is, in this embodiment, even if it is repeatedly determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls do not match, if it is judged that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match within 10 seconds, the error state is not set and the error display 410 is not displayed. If it is not determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match even after 10 seconds have elapsed since it was determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls do not match, an error command is generated to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub-board 102, and an error command is generated. By sending the command to the sub-board 102, the sub-board 102 is notified that an error has occurred in which the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls do not match.

In this embodiment, when the state in which the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match continues for 10 seconds while the small winning game effect is being executed, the first notification display 402 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17(B). , a second instruction display 404, an acquisition number display 405, and a position display 406 are displayed, and an error display 410 is displayed in front of them while the small winning game moving image is being reproduced.

Further, when the state in which the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match continues for 10 seconds while the jackpot notification effect is being executed, the second notification display 408 and the winning number display 405 are displayed as shown in FIG. 17(C). is displayed, and an error display 410 is displayed in front of them in a state in which the big hit notification moving image is being reproduced.

In the present embodiment, during the specific valid period, detection by the first big winning hole sensor 108, the specific area sensor 110, and the normal area sensor 112 is valid even in the state where the error display 410 is displayed (error state). Therefore, when it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match when the first big winning hole sensor 108, the specific area sensor 110 or the normal area sensor 112 detects game balls, the error state is canceled and an error display 410 is displayed. is erased and the progress of the game is resumed.

However, if it is not determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match while the error display 410 is being displayed (error state), the error state is forcibly canceled by the administrator of the gaming machine or the like turning off the power. be done.

Here, in the present embodiment, the detection of the specific area sensor 110 is effective during the specific valid period even when the error display 410 is displayed. The performance begins. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 64 and the number of entering and exiting balls matches, the small winning game is ended and the big winning game C or the big winning game D is started.

In the present embodiment, even if the error display 410 is displayed in the specific effective period, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 46, the first special random number value is acquired (predetermined information is Acquirable), the first special reservation number is updated, and when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 50, the second special random number is acquired (predetermined information can be acquired), and the second special reservation number is updated. be. Then, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is acquired during the specific effective period, if an error state is present, the error state is canceled, the specific effective period is terminated, and the small winning game is played. Alternatively, after the jackpot game is finished, the first pending image 420 or the second pending image 422 is displayed in any of the first pending display area 411 to the fourth pending display area 414 (predetermined information is acquired under predetermined conditions report what has happened).

In the specific effective period, even if the error display 410 is displayed, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, the normal pending number is updated, the normal symbol is displayed variably and then stopped, and the normal After the normal performance symbols are variably displayed according to the variable display of the symbols, the normal symbol lottery performance in which the normal performance symbols are stop-displayed in a mode according to the result of the normal lottery and the operation of the normal accessories 52 are controlled. (The game based on the result of the second lottery can proceed), but the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the small winning game, and the big winning game do not progress (the result of the first lottery The game based on is not allowed to progress).

As a result, in this embodiment, even if the player continues to shoot the game ball during the specific effective period, the normal accessory 52 may be controlled to be open during the specific effective period. It can be made to enter the start prize winning port 50, the second special random number value can be reserved, and game balls can be paid out.

Further, during the specific effective period, even when the error display 410 is displayed, the volume change button and the brightness change button (not shown) provided on the front surface of the front frame 10 are also enabled, and the volume change button is used for the game. When operated by the player, the volume output from the speaker 14 is changed, and when the brightness change button is operated by the player, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 32, the front frame lamp 12, the display frame lamp 38, etc. is changed. .

Further, in the present embodiment, when the power of the gaming machine is cut off and restored during the specific effective period, if the game ball has entered the specific area 64 when the power is restored (predetermined when the power is restored) If the condition is satisfied), the small winning game is ended and the big winning game is started (the game can be started according to the state before the power is cut off, the game that is advantageous to the player can be started), If the game ball has not entered the specific area 64 when the power is restored, the small winning game is ended, but the big winning game is not started.

Specifically, when the power is turned off during the specified valid period, the value of the entry number counter, the value of the emission number counter, the difference value between the entry number counter value and the emission number counter value, the mismatch flag, etc. Information (first specific information) corresponding to the value of the entry number counter and the value of the discharge number counter, information (second specific information) indicating whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 64, or any of the small hits Information (second specific information) indicating whether the phase (state) of is stored as backup information. Then, when the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match when the power is restored, the error state is resolved (by changing the first specific information) by performing a process of matching the value of the entry number counter and the discharge number counter. be released. Then, the processing shown in FIG. 21 is executed, it is determined that the number of entering and exiting balls matches in step S108, and in the small winning game end processing of step S110, the game ball enters the specific area 64 based on the backup information. If so, the small winning game is ended and the big winning opening period is started, and if the game ball has not entered the specific area 64, the small winning game is ended and the normal state game is performed. A small hit ending period is started (specific processing is performed based on the second specific information). Here, the value of the number-of-entered counter and the value of the number-of-emissions counter may be set to 5 (predetermined value) corresponding to five game balls, for example, to match them, or may be set to 0 (predetermined value). You may make it match by setting.

As a result, in this embodiment, even if the power is turned off when the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match, if the manager of the gaming machine or the like performs an operation to restore the power, the chance of a big win is eliminated. The progress of the game can be resumed without any need.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the flow of processing performed by the main board 100 when the small winning game is finished. As shown in FIG. 21, when the action of the first special accessory 56 predetermined in the small winning game is completed (Y in step S100), it is determined whether or not the number of balls entering and leaving the first big winning hole 54 matches. When it is determined (step S102) that the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match (N in step S102), the value of the specific effective period timer that measures the initial specific effective period of 3 seconds is updated (step S104). ).

Then, when the value of the specific effective period timer becomes 0 (Y in step S106), it is determined whether or not the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match (step S108). If it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls do not match (N in step S108), it is repeatedly determined whether or not the number of incoming and outgoing balls match (step S108), and if it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls match (step Y in S108), a small winning game end process is performed (step S110). Further, when it is determined that the numbers of incoming and outgoing balls match in step S102 (Y in step S102), small winning game end processing is performed (step S110).

In the small winning game end processing, when the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small winning game, the above-described big winning opening period is started, and the game ball does not enter the specific area 64 in the small winning game. In this case, a small winning ending period is started until the small winning game is ended and the game in the normal state is performed.

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

First, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match at the time when the operation of the first special accessory 56 predetermined in the small winning game is completed, the specific valid period is started. As explained, the specified validity period may be initiated regardless of whether the number of balls in and out match.

Also, when the operation of the first special accessory 56 predetermined in the small winning game is completed, that is, when the first special accessory 56 is closed after being opened for the twelfth time in one small winning game. , 3 seconds is set as the specific effective period, and the elapsed time is started. When the time set as the specific effective period elapses and it is determined that the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match, the specific effective period may be extended.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the volume change button and the brightness change button are enabled even when the error display 410 is displayed during the specified effective period. It may be made possible to change the type of the frame image of the effect screen and the voice of the character based on the activation of the effect button 26 . However, even in this case, the image displayed in the area overlapping the error display 401 shown in FIG. 17D, such as the background image, may not be changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the small winning game effect, the example in which the winning number display 405 shown in FIG. 17B is displayed has been described. Each time a game ball is detected, nine game balls are put out, and the number of put out game balls may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 32, such as "+9!" Then, even during the specified valid period, or even during the specified valid period and the error display 410 is displayed, each time the first big winning hole sensor 108 detects a game ball, 9 balls are displayed. After the game balls are put out, the liquid crystal display 32 may newly display the number of the put out game balls.

Further, in the above embodiment, the error display 410 shown in FIG. If the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match, an "abnormal number of winning balls error" is reported, and if the number of incoming and outgoing balls does not match due to the larger value of the discharge number counter, an "abnormal number of discharged balls error" is reported. You may do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which a moving image showing a character continuously moving is displayed as a moving image that is cyclically played back has been described. A moving image may be displayed in which a moving image moving to is repeatedly executed. Alternatively, a moving image in which the character does not move but performs a predetermined action may be played repeatedly, or a moving image in which the character does not move or move but the effect image changes may be played repeatedly. . In addition, the shape and color of the position display 406 indicating the position of the specific area 64, the image instructing the player to hit to the right, and the image instructing the player to enter the game ball into the specific area 64. A moving image in which is changed may be played back repeatedly.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17C, as the jackpot notification effect, the second notification display 408 with the characters "V! Bonus!" A plurality of types of display modes may exist as the display modes of the 2-notification display 408 . For example, when a game ball enters the specific area 64, a 4-round jackpot game is performed, and when the prescribed number of times in the time saving state is set to 0 times, the characters "V! Bonus!" When the game ball enters the area 64, 9 rounds of jackpot game is performed, and when the specified number of times of the time saving state is set to 12 times, the characters "V! MAX bonus!" When the game ball enters , 9 rounds of jackpot game is performed, and when the prescribed number of times in the time saving state is set to 100 times, the characters "V! Hyper bonus!" When the effect state after the jackpot game is performed is set to a special effect state when the ball enters, the characters "V! Fun bonus!" may be displayed.

That is, the contents of the big win game set on the main board 100, the contents of the game state after the big win game is played, and the contents of the big win game set on the sub board 102 and the big win are displayed by the second notification display 408. The content of the presentation state after the game is played may be suggested. In this way, although the specific effective period is a period during which the game does not progress, it can be utilized as a period indicating the state of the subsequent game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the jackpot notification effect is executed during the specific effective period and the jackpot opening period has been described. A specific notification display for notifying the player that the game ball has entered the specific area 64 is displayed by characters, and when the specific notification display is erased, a jackpot game is performed by the characters "bonus!" A jackpot notification display for informing the player may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the game ball enters the specific area 64 in the small winning game and the number of entering and exiting balls matches, the example in which the opening period of the big win is started has been described. The jackpot game C or the jackpot game D may be started without performing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first big winning hole 54 and the second big winning hole 58 are provided in the game area 4, the first special role 56 is open in the small winning game, and the second special role is in the big winning game. 60 is in the open state, but one big winning opening provided with the specific area 64 is provided in the game area 4, and one big winning opening is provided in both the small winning game and the big winning game. The special accessory may be in an open state.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot lottery table B referred to when the special lottery is performed for the second special random number has a probability of about 1/199 that a jackpot will be won and a probability of about 1/7 that a small prize will be won. In addition, the prescribed number of times is set to 100 times for the 10 round pattern, the prescribed number of times is set to 12 times for the small winning pattern A, and the prescribed number of times for the 5 round pattern and the small winning pattern B. is set to 0 times, but in the jackpot lottery table B, the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/199, and the small win is won with a probability of about 198/199. A small win is always won, the prescribed number of times of the time saving state is set to 1 for the 10 round pattern and the small prize pattern A, and the prescribed number of times of the time saving state is 0 for the 5 round pattern and the small prize pattern B. It may be determined in the times.

In this case, if the 10-round symbol or the small winning symbol A is won, the big winning or the small winning will always be won in one special lottery in the time-saving state after the end of the special game state, but the 5-round symbol or When the small winning symbol B is won, when the special game state ends, the state can be shifted to the normal state without going through the time saving state.

2 outer frame, 4 game area, 6 game board, 8 glass unit, 10 front frame,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speaker, 16 upper plate, 18 dispensing port,
20 handle, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 production button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production unit, 38 display frame lamp, 40 opening, 42 aisle,
44 stage, 46 first starting prize opening, 48 passage gate, 50 second starting prize opening,
52 Ordinary Accessory, 54 Grand Prize Opening, 56 Special Accessory, 64 Specific Area, 66 Normal Area, 68 Specific Accessory, 69 Out Exit,

Claims (2)

A game machine having a game area in which a game medium moves,
Lottery means for performing a lottery on the condition that a game medium has entered a first area provided in the game area;
game control means for executing a specific game in which a game medium can enter a second area provided in the game area when a specific result is obtained in the lottery;
a first detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the second area;
a second detection means for detecting the game medium ejected from the second area;
Equipped with a production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The game control means is
performing control not to proceed with the specific game under a predetermined condition when information about the game medium that has entered the second area and information about the game medium that has been ejected from the second area do not match;
The production control means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that the display of the predetermined image is continued even if the specific game is controlled not to progress while the predetermined image including the instruction to the player is being displayed. In claim 1,
A specific area into which game media that have entered the second area can enter,
The production control means is
A gaming machine characterized by displaying a specific image based on entry of a game medium into the specific area during a period in which control is being performed to prevent the specific game from progressing.

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