JP7357592B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines) have been known that include a gaming area in which game balls (gaming media) move and fire the gaming balls into the gaming area in response to operations by a player. This type of gaming machine is provided with a starting prize opening as a detection area for detecting game balls in the gaming area, and when it is detected that a game ball enters the starting winning hole, a special lottery is held and a changing symbol is displayed on the display means. is started, and when the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific manner. Then, the game state is shifted to a special game state, and in the special game state, a predetermined number of special games are executed, and in each special game, the big prize opening provided in the game area is operated to open state, and the big prize is opened. Each time a game ball enters a prize opening, a game ball is paid out to a player.

In this type of gaming machine, the gaming state is shifted between a normal state, which is disadvantageous to the player, and a variable probability state or time saving state, which is advantageous to the player. A game ball is fired so that the game ball moves through the area, and when the game state is a variable rate state or a time saving state, the game ball is fired so that the game ball moves through the right side game area. There is (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-161205

Here, the payout situation of the game ball when the game ball moves in the left side game area and the payout situation of the game ball when the game ball moves in the right side game area are different from each other while ensuring healthy play. It is hoped that the content will be able to increase the interest of people in the game.

In addition, this type of gaming machine is equipped with rails to guide the launched game balls to the playing area, but if the rails are not installed correctly, the game balls will not move as designed and the game will not be fair. There is a risk that it may have an impact.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming.

(1) The present invention is a gaming machine that is provided with a gaming area in which a gaming ball moves, and that shoots a gaming ball into the gaming area in response to a player's operation, the gaming machine being provided on a gaming board that forms the gaming area. , a rail for guiding game balls at least from the left side to the upper side of the gaming area; a plurality of winning openings provided in the gaming area into which game balls can enter; and when a gaming ball enters the winning opening, the gaming ball a payout control means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls with respect to the entry prize hole into which a player enters, the rail includes a guide portion that guides the rail to a mounting position of the game board, The first range is defined as the range from the starting end closest to the game medium ejection device on the rail provided on the game board to the leftmost part on the rail provided on the game board, and from the leftmost part A second range is the range up to the top of the rail provided on the game board, and a second range is the range from the top to the end of the rail provided on the game board. 3, the number of guide parts is larger in the first range than in the second range, larger in the second range than in the third range, and the number of guide parts is larger in the first range than in the third range, and includes a first game area and a second game area, and a plurality of the input prize holes are provided in a predetermined area of the first game area, and the first game area has more input prize holes than the second game area. The number of prize balls is large, and the number of prize balls predetermined for each of the plurality of entry prize holes provided in the first gaming area is predetermined for at least one of the entry prize holes provided in the second gaming area. The number of game balls paid out due to the entry of game balls into the entry prize slot when game balls are fired toward the second gaming area for a predetermined unit time is greater than the number of prize balls that have been paid out by entering the prize slot. This relates to a gaming machine characterized in that when game balls are fired toward the first gaming area over a unit time of .

In the present invention, the number of winning holes in the first gaming area and the second gaming area, the number of winning balls, the number of gaming balls that enter the winning holes in a unit time, and the number of gaming balls that are paid out in a unit time are determined to be healthy. It is possible to improve the interest of the game while ensuring a fun game.

In addition, in the present invention, the number of guide parts is increased in the part near the launcher where the impact from the game media is large and where accuracy is particularly required in the placement of the rails. By preventing vibration, the game ball can be made to move as designed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the size of each of the plurality of entry prize holes provided in the predetermined area is approximately the same, and the size of the entry prize hole provided in the second gaming area is: The size may be larger than the size of each of the plurality of entry prize holes provided in a predetermined area of the first gaming area.

In this way, the relationship between the sizes of the winning openings in the first game area and the second game area makes it possible to improve the interest of the game while ensuring a healthy game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming.

1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of a game board of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the status display section of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an image displayed on the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of a general winning area of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the number of prize balls etc. of each winning hole in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of the upper part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a game board of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the outer rail of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged side sectional view of the upper part of the game board of the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a game board of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components 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 game machine of this embodiment is used to play games using game balls (game media) lent from a game parlor, and includes an outer frame 2 forming the outer surface of the game machine, and a frame 2 provided inside the game machine. , a game board 6 forming a game area 4 in which game balls move, a main body 7 in which the game board 6 and various control boards are provided inside the game machine, and a game area 4 that is visible and contactable to the player. The game machine is provided with a glass unit 8 that makes it impossible to play, and a front frame 10 (door body) formed so as to surround the game area 4 at the front of the game machine. The front frame 10 forms a front frame opening 11, which is an opening in a range corresponding to the gaming area 4, so that the player can see the gaming area 4, and the front frame 10 closes the front frame opening 11 on the back side. By attaching the glass unit 8, the front surface of the gaming machine is formed together with the glass unit 8.

A part of the front frame 10 is made of a semi-transparent material through which light passes, and inside the part made of the semi-transparent material, there are a plurality of lights that output lighting to enliven the game. A front frame lamp 12 is provided. Furthermore, a speaker 14 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 10 to output sound effects to enliven the game.

In addition, an upper tray 16 for storing game balls is provided at the center of the lower part of the front frame 10, and on the left side of the inner surface of the upper tray 16, game balls are distributed from the gaming machine to the player. A dispensing port 18 for dispensing is provided. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when the player performs an operation to rotate the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the gaming machine, a grip unit 20 (not shown) provided inside the gaming machine The firing device is activated to fire game balls into the game area 4. The firing device of this embodiment can fire 99 game balls per minute (1.65 balls per second).

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

Further, on the near side of the edge of the upper plate 16, a performance input device 26 (performance operation means) imitating the shape of a gun is provided, and when a player operates the performance input device 26, a performance performed on the gaming machine is provided. changes.

In this embodiment, the front frame 10 is rotatably attached to the main body 7 and the outer frame 2 about a front frame axis 27 along the left side of the front frame 10 and the left side (side part) of the outer frame 2. ing. When a key is inserted into a cylinder lock (not shown) provided above the grip unit 20 and rotated in one direction, the lock is released, and the front frame 10 is moved around the front frame shaft 27 relative to the main body 7 and the outer frame 2. It is now possible to open it.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the external configuration of the game board 6 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 6 is provided with a circular outer rail 28, and the area surrounded by the outer rail 28 is the game area 4 in which the game balls move. Further, at the left end of the game area 4, an inner rail 30 is provided in an arc shape along the outer rail 28. A game ball fired from the device is guided to a game area 4.

In addition, in the center of the game board 6, there is a production unit 36 that includes a liquid crystal display 32 (effect display means) that displays production images to enliven the game, and a display frame 34 formed to surround the liquid crystal display 32. It is provided. This display frame 34 has a part made of a translucent material that transmits light, and inside the part made of the semi-transparent material, lighting for enhancing the game is output. A plurality of display frame lamps 38 are provided.

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 firing device hits the game area 4 on the left side or the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. It's supposed to fall. In the game area 4, a large number of game nails (not shown) are nailed so as to cross the surface of the game board 6, so that the moving direction of the game ball moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. .

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

A first starting prize opening 45 is provided below the center of the stage 44, into which a game ball that has fallen downward from near the center of the stage 44 can enter. This first starting prize opening 45 has a built-in sensor that detects each game ball that enters the first starting prize opening 45, and is configured so that when a gaming ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. Each time one game ball enters the first starting prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls (a prescribed number of one or more, for example, four) are paid out to the player, and a random number is given out to the player. A special lottery will be held to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or not.

In addition, in the gaming area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, a specific entrance 46-0 into which game balls can enter is provided at the lower left of the first starting prize opening 45. 0, it passes through the through hole 46-1 that penetrates the game board 6, is guided to the back side of the game board 6, passes through the guide path 46-2 provided on the back side of the game board 6, and is guided to the back side of the game board 6. The player is guided to a cylindrical general prize winning area 47-0 provided on the back side of 6.

The general winning area 47-0 includes a first general winning opening 47-1, a second general winning opening 47-2, and a third general winning opening 47-, through which the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine when it enters. 3 is provided. The first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole 47-3 are the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, or the third general winning hole 47-3. It has a built-in sensor that detects game balls entering the winning opening 47-3 one by one, and is configured so that when a gaming ball enters, the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine, and the first general winning opening 47-3 1. Every time one game ball enters the second general winning hole 47-2 or the third general winning hole 47-3, a predetermined number of balls (a specified number of one or more balls, for example, 5 balls or 4 game balls are paid out, but no special lottery is held.

In detail, in this embodiment, a sensor is provided on the path through which the game balls that have entered the first general winning hole 47-1 pass, and detects the game balls that have entered the first general winning hole 47-1 one by one. It is being Then, every time a game ball entering the first general winning hole 47-1 is detected, five game balls are paid out to the player.

On the other hand, the route through which the game ball that entered the second general prize opening 47-2 passes and the route through which the game ball that entered the third general prize opening 47-3 passes are internally combined into one route. They are merging (connecting), and a sensor is provided on the merging route to detect each game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 47-2 or the third general winning opening 47-3. Then, each time a game ball entering the second general winning hole 47-1 or the third general winning hole 47-2 is detected, four game balls are paid out to the player.

Here, in this embodiment, the game ball that entered the specific entrance 46-0 is placed in one of the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47-3. It is sure to enter. Of the game board 6, the portion corresponding to the portion where the specific entrance 46-0, the taxiway 46-2, and the general winning area 47-0 are provided is the special entrance 46-0, the taxiway 46-2, and the The general winning area 47-0 is made of a transparent material so that the player can see it, and after the game ball enters the specific entrance 46-0, it passes through the guiding path 46-2 and enters the general winning area. 47-0 and enter any of the first general prize opening 47-1, second general prize opening 47-2, and third general prize opening 47-3, the player can visually confirm It looks like this.

Further, 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 through without being collected inside the game machine. This passage gate 48 has a built-in sensor that detects the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 48 one by one, and each time a game ball passes through the passage gate 48, it obtains a random value and determines whether it is a normal hit or not. A normal lottery is held to determine the number of players, but no game balls are paid out.

Further, in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a second starting prize opening 50 is provided below the passage gate 48, through which the game ball is collected into the inside of the game machine when the game ball enters. This second starting prize opening 50 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 50 one by one, and is in a reduced state in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second starting winning opening 50 (entering is A normal accessory 52 (auxiliary means) is provided with an auxiliary member that can operate between a non-assisting state/non-assisting state) and an enlarged state in which the game ball can easily enter (a state assisting entry/assisting state). There is. The normal accessory 52 has a built-in driving device such as a solenoid that operates an auxiliary member, and is controlled to be in an enlarged state under predetermined conditions when a normal prize is won in a normal lottery. Each time one game ball enters the second starting prize opening 50, a predetermined number (a prescribed number of one or more, for example, one) of game balls is paid out to the player, and a random number value is obtained. A special lottery will be held to determine whether the jackpot has been won.

Further, in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, a fourth general winning opening 47-4 is provided at the lower right of the second starting winning opening 50, through which the gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the gaming ball enters. ing. The fourth general prize opening 47-4 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls entering the fourth general prize opening 47-4 one by one, and when a game ball enters, the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine. Each time one game ball enters the fourth general prize opening 47-4, a predetermined number of game balls (a prescribed number of one or more, for example, three) are distributed to the player. The money will be paid out, but no special lottery will be held.

In addition, in the gaming area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32, there is provided a grand prize opening 54 at the lower left of the fourth general prize opening 47-4, through which the game ball is collected inside the gaming machine when the game ball enters. . This grand prize opening 54 has a built-in sensor that detects game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 54 one by one, and is also provided with a special accessory 56 that includes a plate-like member that blocks the grand prize opening 54. The accessory 56 is between a closed state (second state, no entry state) in which the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 54 and an open state (first state, entry possible state) in which the game ball can enter. Configured for operation. The special accessory 56 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid that operates a plate-like member, and is controlled to be in an open state under predetermined conditions in a special game state that starts when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. Ru. Each time one game ball enters the big prize opening 54, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an out port 62 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 4 to collect game balls that have fallen through the gaming area 4 without entering any of the winning openings into the gaming machine. .

The game ball launching device is configured such that the ejection force of the game ball is changed by adjusting the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the rotation amount of the grip unit 20 is small, The game ball is fired so that it falls in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 32, and when the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 32. A game ball is fired.

Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the gaming situation, and allows the game ball to fall down the left side game area 4 or pass through the opening 40, passage 42, and stage 44 to win the first starting prize. The game ball is launched so as to win the prize in the opening 45 (left hit), the game ball falls down the right side game area 4, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 48, or the second starting prize opening 50 The game ball is fired so that the game ball wins a prize in the game ball, or the game ball wins a prize in the grand prize opening 54 (right-handed hit).

Here, in the game machine of this embodiment, when the game ball falls through the left side game area 4, the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 48, and the second start winning opening 50 and the fourth general winning opening 47-4, if the game ball does not win in the big winning hole 54 and the game ball falls down the right side gaming area 4, the first starting winning hole 45, the first general winning hole 47-1, Game balls are prevented from entering the second general winning hole 47-2 and the third general winning hole 47-3.

In addition, in FIG. 2, the first starting winning opening 45, the specific entrance opening 46-0, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4 are directly above the first starting winning opening 45, the specific entrance opening 46-0, and the fourth general winning opening 47-4. Two game nails are shown that adjust the entry of game balls into the game board 47-4, but there are many other game nails nailed onto the surface of the game board 6.

Further, at the lower right portion of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, there is provided a status display section 70 that indicates various statuses of the game machine by lighting and extinguishing lamps or the like.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the external configuration of the status display section 70. As shown in FIG. 3, the status display section 70 includes a normal symbol display section 72, a normal reservation display section 74, a first special symbol display section 76, a first special reservation display section 78, a second special symbol display section 80, and a first special symbol display section 78. 2, a special reservation display section 82 and a game status display section 84 are provided.

The normal symbol display section 72 is composed of two lamps, and when a normal lottery is held, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner by blinking the two lamps, and the normal symbols are stopped by lighting or extinguishing the two lamps. to display the results of the regular lottery.

The normal hold display section 74 is composed of two lamps, and is used to obtain random numbers for normal lottery when the normal symbols are already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner at the time the game ball passes through the passage gate 48. When the random numbers for the normal lottery are suspended due to the inability to conduct the normal lottery, the number of normal reservations corresponding to the number of random numbers for the normal lottery that have been suspended is displayed, and two lamps are displayed. A normal pending number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of lighting, turning off, or blinking.

The first special symbol display section 76 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the first starting prize opening 45, the first special symbol is displayed by blinking the 7-segment display. is displayed in a variable manner, and by lighting up the 7-segment display in one of a plurality of modes, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

The first special reservation display section 78 is composed of two lamps, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner at the time the game ball enters the first starting prize opening 45. In such cases, if the random number for the special lottery is held as the first special random number because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for the special lottery is obtained, the first special random number that is being held is The first special reservation number corresponding to the number is displayed, and the first special reservation number from 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the two lamps.

The second special symbol display section 80 is composed of a 7-segment display, and when a special lottery is performed by a game ball entering the second starting prize opening 50, the second special symbol is displayed by blinking the 7-segment display. is displayed in a variable manner, and by lighting up the 7-segment display in one of a plurality of modes, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

The second special reservation display section 82 is composed of two lamps, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already being displayed in a variable or stopped manner at the time the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 50. In such cases, if the random number for the special lottery is held as the second special random number because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number for the special lottery is obtained, the second special random number that is being held The second special reservation number corresponding to the number is displayed, and the second special reservation number of 0 to 4 is 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 type of game state currently set by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps. In this embodiment, a normal state (low probability state), a variable probability state (high probability state/special state) in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set higher than the normal state, and a special state that starts when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. It is possible to set four types of gaming states: a gaming state and a time-saving state (special state) that shortens the fluctuation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and frequently provides an opportunity to execute the special lottery. Which gaming state is set is displayed by a combination of turning on, turning off, or blinking the six lamps.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment. The gaming 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 based on hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or RAM. This is realized by software consisting of a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

The main board 100 includes a passage gate sensor 104 that detects game balls passing through the passage gate 48 one by one, a first starting prize opening sensor 106 that detects game balls entering the first starting prize opening 45 one by one, 2. A second starting winning hole sensor 108 that detects the game balls that entered the starting winning hole 50 one by one, a big winning hole sensor 110 that detects the gaming balls that entered the big winning hole 54 one by one, and a first general winning hole. The first general winning hole sensor 111 detects the game balls that entered the 47-1 one by one, and the first general winning hole sensor 111 detects the game balls that entered the second general winning hole 47-2 or the third general winning hole 47-3 one by one. A second general winning hole sensor 112, a third general winning hole sensor 113 that detects game balls entering the fourth general winning hole 47-4 one by one, a payout sensor 116 that operates every time a game ball is paid out, etc. In response to input signals from the input means, various calculations are performed to execute the game, and based on the calculation results, the status display drive device 120, normal accessory drive device 122, special accessory drive device 124, payout It controls the operation of output means such as the device 130.

In addition, the sub-board 102 receives signals sent from the main board 100 and input signals from the performance button switch 150, performs various calculations to execute performances according to the progress of the game, and calculates the results of the calculations. Based on this, the operation of the performance devices 176 such as the performance display device 170, the audio device 172, the performance product driving device 174, etc. is controlled.

The main board 100 includes a random number generation means 210, a normal lottery means 220, a normal display control means 222, a normal accessory control means 224, a special lottery means 230, a special display control means 240, a game state transition control means 250, and a special game execution It is configured to include means 260, payout control means 270, communication control means 280, and main storage means 290.

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

The normal lottery means 220 obtains a random number for the normal lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal inputted from the passing gate sensor 104, and stores it in the normal random number storage means 2912 of the main storage means 290. A normal lottery is carried out to determine whether or not a normal winning is possible using the random numbers for the normal lottery read out from the normal random number storage means 2912.

Specifically, the normal random number storage means 2912 is provided with four normal holding storage areas, ie, normal holding storage area 1 to normal holding storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the acquired random numbers for normal lottery. One normal holding storage area is provided as a storage area for storing the random number value for the normal lottery read from area 1 and used for the normal lottery until the fluctuating display and stop display of the normal symbols are completed. Then, when the ordinary lottery means 220 acquires the random number for ordinary lottery from the random number generation means 210, if the random value for ordinary lottery is not stored in any of the ordinary reservation storage areas 1 to 4, The random numbers for the normal lottery are first stored in the normal reservation storage area 1. At the time when the random number value for the normal lottery is stored in the normal holding storage area 1, if the normal symbol is not being displayed in a fluctuating manner or in a stopped display, that is, the random number value for the normal drawing is not stored in the normal holding storage area 1. If there is no random number, the random number for the normal lottery is immediately read out from the normal reservation storage area 1, a normal lottery is performed, and the random number for the regular lottery for which the normal lottery has been performed is stored in the normal reservation storage area. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable or stopped manner, that is, when the random numbers for the normal lottery are stored in the normal holding storage area, the random numbers for the normal drawing are stored in the normal holding storage area 1. will be put on hold.

Then, when a detection signal is further input from the passage gate sensor 104 and the random number value for the normal lottery is acquired while the random number for the normal lottery is being held in the normal reservation storage area 1, the random number for the normal lottery is acquired. , on the condition that the number of normal lottery random numbers held in the normal holding storage area 1 to normal holding storage area 4 is less than 4, that is, on the condition that the number of normal holding is less than 4, The random number value for the normal lottery is stored in the normal reserved storage area where the random number for the normal lottery is not reserved among the normal reserved storage areas 1 to 4, and which has the smallest ordinal number.

Then, when the fluctuating display and the stop display of the normal symbols are finished, the normal lottery means 220 erases the normal lottery random number stored in the normal holding storage area, and the normal drawing random number in the normal holding storage area 1 is erased. If it is held, the random number for normal lottery is read out from the normal reservation storage area 1, a normal lottery is performed, and the random number for normal lottery for which the normal lottery was performed is stored in the normal reservation storage area. Here, if the random number for the normal lottery remains in the normal pending storage area 2 or later, the remaining random number for the normal lottery is transferred to the normal pending storage area whose ordinal number is one smaller than the original normal pending storage area. move it to For example, if the normal lottery random number value remains in the normal pending storage area 2 to normal pending storage area 3, it is moved to the normal pending storage area 1 to normal pending storage area 2.

In this way, in the normal random number storage means 2912, the random numbers for normal drawings for which normal drawings have been held are held in the normal holding storage area up to one, and the random numbers for normal drawings for which normal drawings have not been held are stored in the normal holding storage area. Up to four items are held in area 1 to normal holding storage area 4.

The details of the regular lottery will be explained below. The normal lottery means 220 performs normal winning determination processing, normal fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc. as a normal lottery.

The normal winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not a normal winning occurs. In the ordinary winning determination process, the ordinary lottery means 220 performs the random number determination process by referring to which ordinary lottery table among the plurality of types of ordinary lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main storage means 290. This is determined depending on the gaming 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, and in each of the normal lottery tables, each of the 100 random numbers for the normal lottery from 0 to 99 is stored. On the other hand, normal wins and losses are associated. In detail, in normal lottery table A, the correspondence between normal wins or losses and multiple random numbers is set so that the probability of winning a normal win is about 1/20, and in normal lottery table B, the correspondence relationship between a normal win or loss and a plurality of random numbers is set so that the probability of winning is about 1/20. The correspondence between a normal win or a loss and a random number value for the normal lottery from 0 to 99 is set so that the probability of winning is 20. Then, the normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the gaming state is neither a variable probability state nor a time saving state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the gaming state is a variable probability state or a short time state. .

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

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

The normal variation pattern determination process is a process for determining which of a plurality of variation patterns the normal symbol variation pattern should be, depending on the gaming state. In the normal variation pattern determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the variation pattern of the normal symbol to be the normal variation pattern 1 when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state, and determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols to be the normal variation pattern 1 when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state. In some cases, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined to be the normal variation pattern 2.

The normal display control means 222 is a means for controlling the state display drive device 120 based on the lottery result of the normal lottery, and performs normal symbol display control processing and normal pending 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 section 72 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the normal symbol determined in the normal variation pattern determination process has elapsed. By this, the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the two lamps of the normal symbol display section 72 are turned on or off depending on whether or not a normal win has been won in the normal win determination process, so that the normal symbols are stopped and displayed. , the result of the normal lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display section 72.

Specifically, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is normal fluctuation pattern 1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is normal fluctuation pattern 2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds. The variation time of normal symbols is set to 1 second. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the gaming state at the time when the normal lottery is performed is neither a probability change state nor a time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 1, so that the normal symbol fluctuation time is If it is set to 20 seconds and the gaming state at the time the normal lottery is held is a variable probability state or a short time state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbols is determined to be the normal fluctuation pattern 2, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is set to 20 seconds. Since it is set to 1 second, the opportunity to execute the normal lottery occurs more frequently when the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state.

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

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

In the normal accessory control process 1, when the gaming state is neither a variable probability state nor a time saving state, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a normal winning, and the normal symbol is displayed normally until 0.1 seconds have elapsed. The drive control of the normal accessory drive device 122 is performed so that the accessory 52 returns to the reduced state after being in the enlarged state.

In the normal accessory control process 2, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state or the time saving state, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a normal winning, the ordinary accessory is displayed until 5 seconds have elapsed. The drive control of the normal accessory drive device 122 is performed so that the normal accessory drive device 122 returns from the enlarged state to the reduced state.

Therefore, in the ordinary accessory control process 1, the ordinary accessory 52 operates so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting winning hole 50 hardly increases, but in the ordinary accessory controlling process 2, the second starting prize opening 50 The normal accessory 52 operates so that the ease with which the game ball enters the winning hole 50 increases.

The special lottery means 230 receives a special lottery ticket from the random number generating means 210 based on a detection signal inputted from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 that detects game balls entering the first starting winning hole 45 one by one. A random number value is obtained and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main storage means 290 as a first special random number value. Further, the special lottery means 230 generates a special lottery from the random number generating means 210 based on a detection signal input from the second starting winning hole sensor 108 that detects game balls entering the second starting winning hole 50 one by one. A random number value is obtained and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a second special random number value. 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 the jackpot is a hit or not.

Specifically, the special random number storage means 2914 is provided with four first special reservation storage areas, first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4, as storage areas for storing the acquired first special random number values. Four second special reservation storage areas, ie, a second special reservation storage area 1 to a second special reservation storage area 4, are provided as storage areas for storing the obtained second special random number value. Alternatively, a memory that stores the first special random number or second special random number read from the second special reservation storage area 1 and used for the special lottery until the fluctuating display and stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are completed. One special reserved storage area is provided as the area.

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 starting prize opening sensor 106, the special lottery means 230 stores the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4. In a state where the first special random number value is not stored in any of them, the obtained special lottery random number number is first stored in the first special reservation storage area 1 as the first special random number number. Then, at the time 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 in the fluctuating display or the stopped display, that is, the first special symbol is stored in the special reservation storage area 1. The special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored, the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, and the game state is When is not in the special gaming state, the first special random number is immediately read from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the first special random number obtained by 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 displayed in a variable manner or in a stopped display, that is, whether the first special random value or the second special random value is stored in the special reservation storage area, or whether the second special symbol If the second special random number value is stored in any of the reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4, or if the gaming state is the special gaming state, the first Retain special random numbers.

Then, when a detection signal is further input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 and a special lottery random number value is acquired while the first special random number value is being reserved in the first special reservation storage area 1, The special lottery means 230 operates on the condition that the number of first special random numbers reserved in the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4 is less than four, that is, the first special reservation number is less than 4, the first special reservation storage area 1 to 4 is a reservation storage area in which the first special random number is not reserved and has the smallest ordinal number. It is stored as the first special random number in the 1 special reserved storage area.

In addition, when the special lottery means 230 obtains the random number value for the special lottery based on the detection signal inputted from the second starting prize opening sensor 108, the special lottery means 230 stores the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4. In a state where the second special random number value is not stored in any of them, the obtained special lottery random number number is first stored in the second special reservation storage area 1 as the second special random number value. Then, at the time 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 in the fluctuating display or the stopped display, that is, the first special symbol is stored in the special reservation storage area 1. If the special random number value or the second special random number value is not stored and the gaming state is not the special gaming state, the second special random number value is immediately read from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed; A second special random number value obtained by performing a 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 displayed in a variable manner or in a stopped display, that is, whether the first special random number value or the second special random value is stored in the special reservation storage area, or whether the game state is is in the special game state, the second special random number value is held in the second special holding storage area 1.

Then, when a detection signal is further input from the second starting winning hole sensor 108 and a special lottery random number value is acquired while the second special random number value is being reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1, The special lottery means 230 selects the second special random number on condition that the number of second special random numbers reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4 is less than four. is less than 4, the second special reservation storage area in which the second special random number is not reserved among the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4 and whose ordinal number is the smallest is stored as a second special random value in a second special reserved storage area.

Then, when the fluctuating display and the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are finished, 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. . Then, when the first special random number value is stored in the first special reservation storage area 1, the second special random number value is stored in any of the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4. and the gaming state is not a special gaming state, the first special random number is read from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is performed, and the first special random number obtained by the special lottery is 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 reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4, then the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4 Even if the first special random number value is stored in any of the above, the second special random number value is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is performed, provided that the gaming state is not a special gaming state. A second special random number value obtained by performing a special lottery is stored in the special reservation storage area. That is, in this embodiment, the second special random number value is digested with priority over the first special random number value. Incidentally, regardless of whether it is the first special random number value or the second special random number value, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is read out in the order stored in the special random number storage means 2914 and the special lottery is performed. You may also do so. That is, the special lottery may be performed by reading out the first special random number value or the second special random number value in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting winning hole 45 or the second starting winning hole 50.

When the first special random number value is read from the first special reservation storage area 1, if the first special random number value remains after the first special reservation storage area 2, or if the first special random number value remains in the first special reservation storage area 2 or later, At the time when the second special random number value is read from area 1, if the second special random number value remains in the second special reserved storage area 2 or later, the remaining first special random number value or second special random number value is The random value is moved from the original special reservation storage area to the special reservation storage area with the ordinal number one smaller. For example, when the first special random number value is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, the first special random number value remains in each of the first special reservation storage area 2 to first special reservation storage area 4. , the first special random number stored in each of the first special reservation storage area 2 to first special reservation storage area 4 is transferred to each of the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 3. At the time when the second special random number value is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1, the second special random number value remains in each of the second special reservation storage area 2 to second special reservation storage area 3. In this case, the second special random number stored in each of the second special reservation storage area 2 to second special reservation storage area 3 is transferred to each of the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 2. move it to

In this way, in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special random number or the second special random number for which the special lottery has been held is held in the special reservation storage area with a maximum of one, and the first special random number for which the special lottery has not been held. Random numbers are reserved up to four in the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4, and second special random numbers for which no special lottery has been performed are stored in the second special reservation storage areas 1 to 2. A maximum of four items are held in the special holding storage area 4.

The details of the special lottery will be explained below. The special lottery means 230 selects a jackpot determination random value, a pattern determination random value, A plurality of types of random values such as a fluctuation group determination random value, a first fluctuation pattern determination random value, and a second fluctuation pattern determination random value are obtained, and these multiple types of random values are stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number. It is stored as a numerical value or a second special random value. The special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determining process, a symbol determining process, a variable group determining process, a first variable pattern determining process, a second variable pattern determining process, etc. as a special lottery.

The jackpot determination process includes one jackpot determination random number included in the first special random number or second special random number 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. This is a process of reading numerical values and determining whether or not it is a jackpot. Here, one jackpot determination random value is obtained from 65536 jackpot determination random values from 0 to 65535 based on a detection signal being input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole 108. , which is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of jackpot lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main storage means 290 should be referred to in the random number determination process in the gaming state. Select accordingly.

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, jackpot or loss is associated with each of the 65,536 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 65,535. In detail, in jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence between jackpots or losses and jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 65535 is set so that the probability of winning a jackpot is about 1/319, and in jackpot lottery table B, The correspondence between a jackpot or a loss and a jackpot determination random number value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the probability of winning a jackpot is 1/31. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the jackpot lottery table A when the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state, and selects the jackpot lottery table B when the gaming state is a variable probability state.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected jackpot lottery table and determines whether or not the read one jackpot determination random value is associated with a jackpot, thereby determining whether or not a jackpot has been won. do.

Then, the special lottery means 230 sets the jackpot winning flag to the ON state in the flag storage means 2916 when the jackpot is won, and sets the jackpot winning flag to the OFF state when the jackpot is won. .

The symbol determination process is a process that is performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and is a process that is performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. Read out one symbol determination random value included in the random value or the second special random value, and select the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) from among 16 round probability variable symbol, 4 round probability variable symbol, 16 round regular symbol, and 4 round regular symbol. This is the process of deciding which one to use. Here, one symbol determination random value is obtained from 100 symbol determination random values from 0 to 99 based on a detection signal being input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole 108. , which is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as a first special random number value or a second special random number value.

In the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 determines which of the plurality of symbol lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 should be referred to in the random number determination process using the read one symbol determination random number table. The selection is made depending on whether the numerical value is stored as the first special random number or the second special random number.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a symbol lottery table A and a symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. 5 are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each symbol lottery table, each of the 100 symbol determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with one of the 16 round probability variable symbols, 4 round probability variable symbols, 16 round regular symbols, and 4 round regular symbols. ing. In detail, in both symbol lottery table A and symbol lottery table B, there is a probability of approximately 20/100 that a 16 round variable probability symbol will be won, a probability of approximately 30/100 that a 4 round variable probability symbol will be won, and a probability of approximately 20/100 that a 4 round variable probability symbol will be won. The 16th round regular symbol will win with a probability of 100, and the 4th round regular symbol will win with a probability of approximately 30/100, so 16th round variable probability symbol, 4th round probability variable symbol, 16th round regular symbol, 4th round regular symbol and 0 Correspondence with random numbers from 99 to 99 is set.

Then, when the read one symbol determination random value is stored as the first special random value, the special lottery means 230 selects the symbol lottery table A, and the read one symbol determination random value is stored as the second special random value. If it is stored as a random number, symbol lottery table B is selected.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table and determines which one of the plurality of jackpot symbols the read one symbol determination random value is associated with, thereby selecting the plurality of jackpot symbols. Decide which one won.

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

The variable group determination process is a process that is performed when a jackpot is not 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 fluctuation group determination random value included in the first special random number or the second special random number is read out, and the fluctuation group to which the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol belongs is set to any of group 0 to group 5. This is the process of determining whether to do so. Here, one variable group determination random value is selected from 100 variable group determination random values from 0 to 99 based on a detection signal being input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole 108. This is obtained 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 should be referred to in the random number determination process. The selection is made depending on the number of reservations, which is the sum of the first number of special reservations and the second number of special reservations, and the gaming state at the time of execution.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores variable group lottery tables A to D as shown in FIG. In each variable group lottery table, each of the 100 variable group determination random numbers from 0 to 99 is associated with one of groups 0 to 5. Then, if the gaming 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 gaming state is the normal state. If the number of pending items is 2 to 3, select variable group lottery table B, and if the gaming state is normal and the number of pending items is 4 to 7, select variable group lottery table B. If C is selected and the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, the variable group lottery table D is selected regardless of the number of reservations.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected variable group lottery table and determines which of the multiple types of variable groups the one read variable group determination random value is associated with. One variable group is determined from the variable groups.

Therefore, in the variable group determination process, if the gaming state is the normal state and the number of pending items is 0 to 1, any one of group 2, group 3, group 4, and group 5 is determined, and the game If the state is normal and the number of pending items is 2 to 3, one of group 1, group 2, group 4, and group 5 is determined, and if the gaming state is normal and the number of pending items is 2 to 3, If the number is 4 to 7, one of group 1, group 4, and group 5 is determined, and if the gaming state is variable probability state or time saving state, the group is selected regardless of the number of reservations. One of group 0, group 4, and group 5 is determined.

The first fluctuation pattern determination process includes one special random number value or a second special random number value 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. The first fluctuation pattern determination random value is read out, and the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first half (first part) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to any of the plurality of first half fluctuation patterns. This is the process of determining whether to do so. Here, one first fluctuation pattern determination random value is one of 100 first fluctuation patterns from 0 to 99 based on a detection signal being input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole 108. This is obtained from the determined 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 of the plurality of types of first variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 should be referred to to perform the random number determination process. If the jackpot is not won in the determination process, the selection is made according to the variable group determined in the variable group determination process, and if the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, it is determined by the gaming state at that time and the symbol determination process. Select according to the jackpot symbol.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores first variable pattern lottery tables A to first variable pattern lottery tables J as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. In each first fluctuation pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 first fluctuation pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, one of the plurality of first half fluctuation patterns from no first half fluctuation pattern to first half fluctuation pattern 7 is selected. are matched. As shown in FIG. 7, the special lottery means 230 selects the first variable pattern lottery table A when group 1 is determined without winning the jackpot, and selects the first variable pattern lottery table A when group 2 is determined without winning the jackpot. If it is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table B is selected, and if the jackpot is not won and group 3 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table C is selected and the jackpot is not won. If group 4 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table D is selected, and if the jackpot is not won and group 5 is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table E is selected and the jackpot is selected. If group 0 is determined without winning, the first variable pattern lottery table F is selected, and as shown in FIG. If it is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table G is selected, and if the jackpot is won in the normal state and the 16th round normal symbol or the 4th round normal symbol is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table H is selected. If a jackpot is won in a variable probability state or a time saving state and a 16 round probability variable symbol or a 4 round probability variable symbol is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table I is selected and a jackpot is won in a variable probability state or a time saving state. If the 16th round normal symbol or the 4th round normal symbol is determined, the first variable pattern lottery table J is selected.

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

Therefore, in the first fluctuation pattern determination process, if the jackpot is not won, one of the first half fluctuation patterns from "no first half fluctuation pattern" to "first half fluctuation pattern 7" shown in FIG. 7 is determined, and when the jackpot is won, Any one of first half variation pattern 3 to first half variation pattern 7 shown in FIG. 8 is determined.

The second fluctuation pattern determination process includes one special random number value or a second special random number value 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. The second variation pattern determination random value is read out, 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 selected from among the plurality of second half variation patterns. This is the process of determining whether to do so. Here, one second fluctuation pattern determination random value is based on a detection signal input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole 108, and 100 second changing patterns from 0 to 99 are determined. This is obtained from the determined 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 determines which of the plurality of types of second variation pattern lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 should be referred to in the random number determination process. The 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 second variable pattern lottery tables A to K as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. In each of the second fluctuation pattern lottery tables, for each of the 100 fluctuation group determination random values from 0 to 99, no reach fluctuation pattern 1 to no reach fluctuation pattern 3 and reach fluctuation pattern 1 to reach fluctuation pattern 5 are selected. Either one is associated.

As shown in FIG. 9, the special lottery means 230 selects the second variable pattern lottery table A when the jackpot is not won and it is determined that there is no variation pattern in the first half. If the variation pattern 1 is determined, the second variation pattern lottery table B is selected, and if the first half variation pattern 2 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second variation pattern lottery table C is selected. , if the first half fluctuation pattern 3 is determined without winning the jackpot, select the second fluctuation pattern lottery table D, and if the first half fluctuation pattern 4 or the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined without winning the jackpot In this case, the second variable pattern lottery table E is selected, and when the first half variable pattern 6 or the first half variable pattern 7 is determined without winning the jackpot, the second variable pattern lottery table F is selected.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, when a jackpot is won and first half fluctuation pattern 3 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table G is selected, and when a jackpot is won and first half fluctuation pattern 4 is determined, selects the second fluctuation pattern lottery table H, and if the jackpot is won and the first half fluctuation pattern 5 is determined, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table I is selected, and the jackpot is won and the first half fluctuation pattern 6 is determined. If so, the second variable pattern lottery table J is selected, and if the jackpot is won and the first half variable pattern 7 is determined, the second variable pattern lottery table K is selected.

Note that the correspondence relationship between the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table does not have to be one-to-one, and the correspondence between the first variable pattern lottery table and the second variable pattern lottery table does not have to be one-to-one. The correspondence relationship with the variable pattern lottery table may be changed.

Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected second fluctuation pattern lottery table, and the one read second fluctuation pattern determination random value corresponds to which of the plurality of non-reach fluctuation patterns and the plurality of types of reach fluctuation patterns. By determining whether the second half variation pattern is attached, one second half variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns and a plurality of types of reach variation patterns.

Therefore, in the second variation pattern determination process, if the jackpot is not won, any one of the no-reach variation pattern 1 to no-reach variation pattern 3 and the reach variation pattern 1 to reach variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. is determined and if a jackpot is won, any one of reach variation patterns 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 10 is determined.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, variation times are set for each of the plurality of types of first-half variation patterns and the plurality of types of second-half variation patterns. In detail, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first half fluctuation pattern from no fluctuation pattern to the first half fluctuation pattern 2, which can be determined in the first fluctuation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won, has a period from 0 seconds to 5 seconds. The first half variation pattern 3 to first half variation pattern 7, in which a relatively short variation time is set and can be determined in the first variation pattern determination process in both the case where the jackpot is not won and the case where the jackpot is won, have a period from 10 seconds to A relatively long variation time of 30 seconds is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the non-reach variation pattern 1 to the non-reach variation pattern 3 that can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process when the jackpot is not won include relatively short fluctuations of 1 to 5 seconds. Reach variation patterns 1 to 5, which can be determined in the second variation pattern determination process for both the case where the time is set and the jackpot is not won and the case where the jackpot is won, include a comparison between 20 seconds and 60 seconds. A long fluctuation time is set.

Therefore, even if a jackpot is not won, in the first fluctuation pattern determination process, first half fluctuation patterns 3 to 7, each of which has a relatively long fluctuation time, are determined, and the second fluctuation pattern is determined. In the process, when reach variation patterns 1 to 5, each of which has a relatively long variation time, are determined, it is possible to make the player feel hopeful about winning the jackpot.

Further, in this embodiment, if the jackpot is not won, the gaming state is normal, and the number of pending items is 0 to 1, the variable group lottery table A shown in FIG. 6 is referred to in the variable group determination process. Therefore, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table B or the first variation pattern lottery table C shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and the variation time is determined easily. The first half fluctuation pattern 1 whose fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds and the first half fluctuation pattern 2 whose fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds are more likely to be determined, and in the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery shown in FIG. Table B or the second variation pattern lottery table C is referred to, and the no-reach variation pattern 2 where the variation time is set to 2 seconds and the no-reach variation pattern 3 where the variation time is set to 5 seconds are easily determined. Become.

In addition, if the jackpot is not won, the gaming state is normal, and the number of pending items is 2 to 3, the variable group lottery table B shown in FIG. 6 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 1 Alternatively, since group 2 is more likely to be determined, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A or the first variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 7 is referred to, and the variation time is set to 0 seconds. In the second fluctuation pattern determination process, the second fluctuation pattern lottery table A or the second fluctuation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 2 variation pattern lottery table B is referred to, and a no-reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second and a no-reach variation pattern 2 in which the variation time is set to 2 seconds are easily determined.

In addition, if the jackpot is not won, the gaming state is normal, and the number of pending items is 4 to 7, the variable group lottery table C shown in FIG. 6 is referred to in the variable group determination process, and the group 1 As a result, in the first variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. Thus, in the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the no-reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is easily determined.

In addition, if the jackpot is not won and the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, the variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. 6 is referred to in the variable group determination process regardless of the number of reservations, and group 0 is By making it easier to determine, in the first fluctuation pattern determination process, the first fluctuation pattern lottery table F shown in FIG. In the second variation pattern determination process, the second variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the no-reach variation pattern 1 in which the variation time is set to 1 second is easily determined.

Therefore, if the jackpot is not won, the larger the number of reservations under normal conditions, the more likely a short variation time will be set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is possible to increase the frequency with which execution opportunities arrive. Furthermore, in the variable probability state or short time 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 at which the opportunity to execute the special lottery comes can be made higher.

Further, as described above, the special lottery means 230 selects the first special random number from the special random number storage means 2914 when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner and the gaming state is not the special gaming state. Alternatively, the second special random number value is read out and jackpot determination processing, symbol determination processing, fluctuation group determination processing, first fluctuation pattern determination processing, second fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc. are performed as a special lottery. When storing the first special random number value or the second special random number value, jackpot determination processing, symbol determination processing, fluctuation group determination processing, first fluctuation pattern determination processing, second fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc. are performed as preliminary determination processing. (pre-judgment means).

Specifically, the special lottery means 230 (prior determination means) generates a special lottery random number from the random number generating means 210 based on the detection signal input from the first starting winning hole sensor 106 or the second starting winning hole sensor 108. When a numerical value is obtained, it is stored in either the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4 as the first special random value, or the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4. Before storing the second special random number as the second special random number, the first special random number or the second special random number is subjected to jackpot determination processing and symbol determination as a preliminary judgment process depending on the gaming state and the number of reservations at that time. processing, fluctuation group determination processing, first fluctuation pattern determination processing, second fluctuation pattern determination processing, etc.

Then, the special lottery means 230 pre-determines the preliminary determination results including the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, the fluctuation group determination process, the first fluctuation pattern determination process, and the second fluctuation pattern determination process as the preliminary determination process. Any one of the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4, or the second special reservation storage area 1, in association with the first special random number value or the second special random number value that was the target of the determination process. ~Stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 4.

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

The first special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the first special random number is read from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is held, and the special display control means 240 controls the first The first special symbol is displayed until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process has elapsed. After the first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display section 76, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display section 76 in a predetermined manner. let

In this embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot symbols and the loss, and the special display control means 240 determines whether or not a jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process. If a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display section 76 is turned on in a manner corresponding to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process. The special symbols are stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display section 76.

The second special symbol display control process is a process that is performed when the second special random number is read out from the second special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is held, and the special display control means 240 controls the first The second special symbol is displayed until the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time according to the first half fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination process and the fluctuation time according to the second half fluctuation pattern determined in the second fluctuation pattern determination process has elapsed. After the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the display section 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display section 80 in a predetermined manner. let

The special display control means 240 displays the special display control means 240 in a mode depending on whether or not a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, and in a mode depending on the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process when a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process. Then, by lighting up the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display section 80, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display section 80.

In the first special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on the two lamps of the first special hold display section 78 according to the number of first special random numbers stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, the first special reservation number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

In the second special hold display control process, the special display control means 240 turns on the two lamps of the second special hold display section 82 according to the number of second special random numbers stored in the special random number storage means 2914. Alternatively, a second special reservation number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state transition control means 250 performs a gaming state transition control process of shifting the gaming state between a normal state, a special gaming state, a variable probability state, and a time saving state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. I do. As the gaming state transition condition, one condition or a plurality of conditions may be determined. If multiple conditions are defined, the gaming state is determined based on the fulfillment of one of the multiple predefined conditions, or the fulfillment of all of the multiple predefined conditions. It is possible to move to another gaming state.

The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to a special gaming state. In the normal state, a normal lottery is carried out by referring to the normal lottery table A in which the probability of winning a regular win is set to approximately 1/20, and the lottery table A in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to 1/319 is selected. A special lottery will be held based on this information.

In the normal state, the winning probability in the normal lottery is as low as about 1/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is as long as 20 seconds, and the period in which the normal accessory 52 is in the enlarged state is 0.1 seconds. Since it is short, it becomes difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting prize opening 50.

The special game state is started based on a jackpot being won in the special lottery in the normal state, variable probability state, and time saving state, and special games are executed for a predetermined number of rounds (number of executions) according to the type of jackpot symbol. It will end when it is done.

In detail, when the special game state is started based on the winning flag of the 16 round probability variable symbol being set to ON state in the special lottery, 16 rounds of special games from the 1st round to the 16th round are executed. The special gaming state ends on the condition that this happens.

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the winning flag of the 4-round variable probability symbol being set to the ON state in the special lottery, 4 rounds of special games from the 1st round to the 4th round are executed. The special gaming state ends under the condition that

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the winning flag of the 16th round normal symbol being set to the ON state in the special lottery, 16 rounds of special games from the 1st round to the 16th round are executed. The special gaming state ends under the condition that

In addition, when the special game state is started based on the winning flag of the 4th round normal symbol being set to the ON state in the special lottery, 4 rounds of special games from the 1st round to the 4th round are executed. The special gaming state ends under the condition that

The variable probability state is triggered by the end of the special gaming state that was started based on the winning flag of the 16 round variable probability symbol or the 4 round variable probability symbol (probable variable symbol) being set to the ON state, and the variable probability state is started. It is possible to shift to a special gaming state or a normal state. Then, in the variable probability state, a normal lottery is performed by referring to the normal lottery table B in which the probability of winning a regular win is set to approximately 19/20, and the lottery is performed by referring to the regular lottery table B in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to approximately 1/31. This is more advantageous to the player than in the normal situation in that the special lottery is held based on this reference. Then, the variable probability state ends on the condition that the number of special lottery draws in the variable probability state reaches 9999 times, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

In detail, when the special gaming state ends, the gaming state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 9999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 9999 times) to the variable probability end determination counter 2930 of the main storage means 290, Every time a special lottery is held in a variable probability state, a decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played once from the stored value of the variable probability end determination counter 2930. When the stored value of the variable probability end determination counter 2930 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the variable probability state is ended and the normal state is started. However, in the variable probability state, the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is set to 1/31, so the special gaming state starts before the number of special drawings in the variable probability state reaches 9999, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the special lottery is set to 1/31. It is now rare for the state to change.

In the variable probability state, the probability of winning a normal win in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short at 1 second, and the period in which the normal accessory 52 is in the expanded state is long at 5 seconds. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting prize opening 50 than in the normal state.

In addition, in the variable probability state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of reservations, so the opportunity to execute the special lottery comes more frequently than in the normal state. It is supposed to be done.

The time saving state starts when the special gaming state that was started based on the winning flag of the 16th round normal symbol or the 4th round normal symbol being set to the ON state ends, and from the time saving state, the special gaming state Or it is possible to transition to normal state. In the time-saving state, the normal lottery is performed by referring to the normal lottery table B in which the probability of winning a normal jackpot is set at approximately 19/20, as in the variable probability state, but the probability of winning a jackpot is approximately 19/20, as in the normal state. This situation is more disadvantageous to the player than the variable probability state in that the special lottery is held with reference to the jackpot lottery table A set at 1/319. Then, the time saving state ends on condition that the number of special lottery draws in the time saving state reaches 100, and the state shifts to the normal state.

In detail, the gaming state transition control means 250 takes advantage of the transition of the gaming state to the time saving state to set a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) in the time saving end determination counter 2932 of the main storage means 290. (for example, 100) is written, and a decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the time-saving end determination counter 2932 every time a special lottery is held in the time-saving state. 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.

In the short time state, as in the variable probability state, the probability of winning a normal win in the normal lottery is as high as about 19/20, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is as short as 1 second, and the period during which the normal accessory 52 is in the expanded state. Since the time is as long as 5 seconds, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting prize opening 50 than in the normal state.

In addition, in the short time state, similar to the variable probability state, a shorter variation time is often set as the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of the number of reservations, so the special lottery is more effective than in the normal state. Opportunities for execution are becoming more frequent.

The special game execution means 260 is means for executing a special game based on the lottery result of the special lottery, and performs special game execution processing 1 to special game execution processing 4 and the like.

The special game execution process 1 is executed based on the fact that the 16-round variable probability symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 selects a predetermined number of rounds for the 16-round variable probability symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to 16 times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special accessory 56 completes its movement in a predetermined manner in each round, the number of rounds corresponding to one time is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Perform an incremental update by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 16th round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 56 becomes open, or the big prize opening When the sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added. When the value of the big winning number counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10) The drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is in the closed state. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

The special game execution process 2 is executed based on the fact that the 4-round variable probability symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 selects a predetermined number of rounds for the 4-round variable probability symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to four times (for example, 4) is set, and each time the special accessory 56 completes an operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the number of rounds corresponding to one time is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Perform an incremental update by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 4), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 2, in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 4th round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 56 becomes open, or the number of big prizes is When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is in a closed state. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

The special game execution process 3 is executed based on the fact that the 16th round normal symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 selects a predetermined number of rounds for the 16th round normal symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to 16 times (for example, 16) is set, and each time the special accessory 56 completes its movement in a predetermined manner in each round, the number of rounds corresponding to one time is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Perform an incremental update by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit (for example, 16), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution processing 3, in the special game of each round from the 1st round to the 16th round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 56 becomes open, or the number of big prizes is When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is in a closed state. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

The special game execution process 4 is executed based on the fact that the 4th round normal symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 selects a predetermined number of rounds for the 4th round normal symbol as the upper limit of the round counter 2933. A value corresponding to four times (for example, 4) is set, and each time the special accessory 56 completes an operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the number of rounds corresponding to one time is added to the stored value of the round counter 2933. Perform an incremental update by adding a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 4), the special gaming state ends.

Specifically, in the special game execution process 4, in the special game of each round from the first round to the fourth round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 56 becomes open, or the number of big prizes is When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 56 is in a closed state. Then, "1" is added to the value of the round counter 2933, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied.

The payout control means 270 receives the detection signal from the first starting winning hole sensor 106, the detection signal from the second starting winning hole sensor 108, the detection signal from the big winning hole sensor 110, and the detection from the first general winning hole sensor 111. Based on the input of the signal, the detection signal from the second general winning hole sensor 112, and the third general winning hole sensor 113, a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls predetermined for each detection signal are issued. Control is performed to cause the dispensing device 130 to dispense. In detail, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command to make the payout device 130 payout four game balls every time the first starting winning hole sensor 106 detects winning of one game ball, and Every time the 2-start winning hole sensor 108 detects the winning of one game ball, it sends an instruction command to the payout device 130 to pay out one game ball, and the big winning hole sensor 110 detects the winning of one game ball. Each time it detects a winning of one game ball, an instruction command is sent to the payout device 130 to pay out 15 game balls, and each time the first general winning opening sensor 111 detects a win of one game ball, the payout device sends an instruction command to payout 15 game balls. An instruction command is sent to the payout device 130 to pay out five game balls, and every time the second general winning hole sensor 112 detects winning of one game ball, the payout device 130 pays out four game balls. Each time the third general winning hole sensor 113 detects winning of one game ball, an instruction command to make the payout device 130 pay out three game balls is transmitted.

The payout device 130 performs an operation of paying 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 that stores game balls, and the payout control means 270 controls the rotation angle of the payout motor to dispense the specified number of game balls. Make the game balls pay out from the tank. Further, the payout device 130 is equipped with a payout sensor 116 that operates every time one game ball is paid out, and the payout control means 270 controls the payout device 130 to actually pay out the ball based on the payout signal from the payout sensor 116. The number of game balls put out can be managed.

The communication control means 280 controls sending various commands generated according to various calculation results on the main board 100 to the sub-board 102. Note that in the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, and communication from the sub board 102 to the main board 100 is possible. Communication connections are made such that information cannot be transmitted.

Next, the sub-board 102 will be explained. The sub-board 102 is configured to include a performance control means 300 and a sub-storage means 310.

The effect control means 300 performs effects based on various commands sent from the main board 100, input signals from the effect button switch 150, and effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub-storage means 310. It controls the display device 170 to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12 and the display frame lamp 38, displays a presentation image on the liquid crystal display 32, and controls the audio device 172 to output a presentation sound from the speaker 14. By controlling the performance device 176, such as driving the performance product driving device 174 to operate the performance product, the performance device 176 is made to perform a performance for enlivening the game or assisting the game.

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

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

In the state production process, the production control means 300 operates character images or background images on the liquid crystal display 32 according to the current game state based on commands corresponding to the game state and counter value on the main board 100. A performance that suggests the current game state to the player is executed by changing the performance sound outputted from the speaker 14.

For example, when the current gaming state is a variable probability state, the production control means 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a variable probability state image indicating that the current gaming state is a variable probability state, and displays a variable probability state image indicating that the current gaming state is a variable probability state. If the current gaming state is in the time saving state, the liquid crystal display 32 indicates that the current gaming state is the time saving state, and the time saving state indicates the remaining number of times until the total number of times the special lottery has been held in the time saving state reaches 100. Display the image.

In addition, when the current gaming state is a special gaming state, the performance control means 300 displays on the liquid crystal display 32 that the current gaming state is a special gaming state, and the special game of which round is executed. A special game state image (special game performance) indicating whether the game is in progress or not is displayed.

In the special lottery performance process, when the preliminary determination process is performed on the main board 100, the performance control means 300 performs a performance lottery to temporarily determine the content of the special lottery performance based on a command according to the preliminary determination result, When a special lottery is held on the main board 100, a performance lottery is performed to finally determine the content of the special lottery performance 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 section 76, or in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80, the special symbol is displayed. A performance device 176 is caused to perform a lottery performance.

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

Then, the performance control means 300 reads out the first special random number value from the first special reservation storage area 1 and starts the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 every time a special lottery is performed. Or, each time a special lottery is performed by reading out the second special random number from the second special reservation storage area 1, as the variable display of the second special symbol starts in the second special symbol display section 80, the display shown in FIG. As shown in (B), after starting the variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354, the jackpot is determined in a manner according to whether or not a jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination process. In the case of winning, the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the jackpot pattern determined in the pattern determination process, and the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 are stopped and displayed according to each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. A special lottery performance according to the type of performance pattern is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 by changing the background image on the liquid crystal display 32 or playing back and displaying a performance video in which character images move. Note that the downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left presentation pattern 350, middle presentation pattern 352, and right presentation pattern 354 is being displayed in a variable manner.

Specifically, in the special lottery performance process, the performance control means 300 uses a random number value for the performance lottery based on a command according to the preliminary determination result or a command according to the special lottery result being input from the main board 100. , a plurality of types of random numbers such as 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.

The first performance pattern determination process determines which of a plurality of types of first half performance patterns will be the first half performance pattern corresponding to the first half of the special lottery performance, based on the obtained one first performance pattern determination random value. This is the process of determining. In the first performance pattern determination process, the performance control means 300 refers to which one of the plurality of types of first performance pattern lottery tables stored in the performance lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub-storage means 310 and performs the random number determination process. is selected depending on the first half variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern determination process.

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

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

The second performance pattern determination process determines which of a plurality of types of second half performance patterns will be the second half performance pattern corresponding to the second half of the special lottery performance, based on the acquired one second performance pattern determination random value. This is the process of determining. In the second performance pattern determination process, the performance control means 300 refers to which one of the plurality of types of second performance pattern lottery tables stored in the performance lottery table storage means 3112 of the sub-storage means 310 and processes the random number determination process. is selected depending on the second half variation pattern determined in the second variation pattern determination process.

The gaming machine of this embodiment corresponds to cases where the results of the second fluctuation pattern determination process on the main board 100 are each of the no-reach fluctuation pattern 1 to no-reach fluctuation pattern 3 and the reach fluctuation pattern 1 to the reach fluctuation pattern 5. Eight types of second performance pattern lottery tables, ie, second performance pattern lottery table A to second performance pattern lottery table H, are stored in the performance lottery table storage means 3112 (not shown). In each second performance pattern lottery table, for each of the 100 second performance pattern determination random values from 0 to 99, multiple types of no-reach performance patterns and multiple types of reach performances are selected as multiple types of second-half performance patterns. One of the patterns is associated. Then, when the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the no-reach variation pattern 1, the performance control means 300 selects the second performance pattern lottery table A, and the result of the second variation pattern determination process is the reach variation pattern. 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 performance control means 300 refers to the selected second performance pattern lottery table and determines whether one second performance pattern determination random value is associated with any one of the plurality of types of non-reach performance patterns and the plurality of types of reach performance patterns. By determining whether there is a reach effect, one non-reach performance pattern or one reach performance pattern is determined from a plurality of types of no-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 the variation time of the first half variation pattern 1. The performance times of the first half performance patterns that can be set to the same 3 seconds and determined by the first performance pattern lottery table B are all set to the same 5 seconds as the fluctuation time of the first half fluctuation pattern 2, and so on. The performance time of the first half performance pattern that 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, performance times are set for each of the multiple types of no-reach performance patterns and the multiple types of reach performance patterns, and the performance times of the multiple types of no-reach performance patterns that can be determined by the second performance pattern lottery table A are , all of them are set to 1 second, which is the same as the variation time of no-reach variation pattern 1, and the performance times of multiple types of reach performance patterns that can be determined by the second performance pattern lottery table E are all the same as the variation time of reach variation pattern 1. The performance time of multiple types of no-reach performance patterns or multiple types of reach performance patterns that can be determined by each second performance pattern lottery table is set to 20 seconds, which is the same as the time. It is set to be the same as the variation time of the no-reach variation pattern or the reach variation pattern corresponding to the table.

In the special lottery performance process, the performance control means 300 controls the special lottery performance in accordance with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display section 80. The execution is started, and the performance time is the sum of the performance time according to the first half performance pattern determined in the first performance pattern determination process and the performance time according to the second half performance pattern determined in the second performance pattern determination process, Execute special lottery performance. As a result, the variation time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display section 80 is synchronized with the performance time of the special lottery performance.

For example, if a jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process and a no-reach performance pattern is determined in the second performance pattern determination process, the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 With the start of the variable display of the second special symbol in the symbol display section 80, as shown in FIG. , as shown in FIG. 12(C), the left presentation symbol 350, the middle presentation symbol 352, and the right presentation symbol 354 are displayed variably at high speed, and as shown in FIG. 12(D), first, the left presentation symbol 350, In this mode (the mode showing "5" in FIG. 12(D)), the display is not completely stopped but is temporarily stopped and displayed as if shaking slightly, and then, as shown in FIG. 12(E), the right effect pattern 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the left performance symbol 350 (non-reach manner).

Then, before the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 12(F), the medium performance symbol 352 is displayed. It is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the left performance symbol 350 and the right performance symbol 354 (balance-loss manner), and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80 is stopped. At almost the same timing as the display, as shown in FIG. 12(G), the middle effect pattern 352 is completely stopped in a manner different from the left effect pattern 350 and the right effect pattern 354 (balance loss mode). A confirmed stop is displayed.

For example, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, or if a jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, and a reach performance pattern is determined in the second performance pattern determination process, the first special With the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display section 80, as shown in FIG. Then, the variable display of the right effect pattern 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 13(B), first the left effect pattern 350 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 13(C), the middle effect pattern 352 is displayed. While being displayed in a variable manner, the right performance symbol 354 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the left performance symbol 350 (ready-to-reach manner). Then, as shown in FIG. 13(D), the reproduction display of the effect video corresponding to the determined reach effect pattern is started, and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display section 76 or the second special symbol display section 80 The playback display of the effect video is finished within the variable time of the second special symbol.

Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 13(D), an effect video in which character A fights character B is being played back and displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, and when this effect video is being played back and displayed, In place of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, a reduced image corresponding to the left effect pattern 350 is displayed at the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32. A left performance pattern 360, a reduced performance pattern 362 corresponding to the medium performance pattern 352, and a reduced right performance pattern 364 corresponding to the right performance pattern 354 are displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 13(D), the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same mode (ready mode), while the reduced effect pattern 362 is variably displayed.

If the jackpot has been won, as shown in FIG. 13(E), in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, an effect video in which character A wins over character B is played and displayed, and the liquid crystal display In the upper right of the display area of 32, the reduced performance symbol 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the reduced left performance symbol 360 and the reduced right performance symbol 364 (jackpot format), and the player is informed that the jackpot has been won. tentatively announced.

Then, the effect animation in which character A wins over character B ends, and as shown in FIG. After the right effect pattern 354 is displayed, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are fixedly displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, as shown in FIG. 13(G). At the same time, the speaker 14 outputs a sound effect notifying the player that the jackpot has been won, thereby definitively informing the player that the jackpot has been won.

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won, as shown in FIG. At the upper right of the display area of the display 32, the reduced production pattern 362 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the reduced left effect pattern 360 and the reduced right effect pattern 364 (reach loss mode), so that it is possible to indicate that the jackpot has not been won. Players will be tentatively notified.

Then, the animation in which character A is defeated by character B ends, and as shown in FIG. 13(I), the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and After the right effect pattern 354 is displayed, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are fixedly displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, as shown in FIG. 13(J). As a result, the player is definitely informed that the jackpot has not been won.

Here, in the special lottery effect processing, a common effect video may be played and displayed both when the jackpot is won and when the jackpot is not won, so when the common effect video is played and displayed. This can greatly increase the player's expectations for winning the jackpot.

In this way, in this embodiment, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are varied on the liquid crystal display 32 in a effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the status display device 70. By displaying, the left effect pattern 350, the middle effect pattern 352, and the right effect pattern 354 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner according to the result of the special lottery, while increasing the player's expectation of winning the jackpot. The result of the special lottery is notified to the players by displaying the final result and stopping.

In the hold display effect process, the effect control means 300 holds the special random number storage means 2914 of the main storage means 290 based on a command according to the first special hold number or the second special hold number on the main board 100. 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. Four pending display areas (display areas), first pending display area 411 to fourth pending display area 414, are provided corresponding to special pending storage area 1 to second special pending storage area 4, and each pending display area As shown in FIG. 14(A), the area includes a first pending image 420 indicating in which of the first special pending storage areas 1 to 4 the first special random number value is stored; Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 14(B), a second pending image 422 indicating which of the second special pending storage areas 1 to 4 the second special random number value is stored can be displayed. It has become.

In detail, the performance control means 300 controls the case where 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 first special reservation storage area 1 If the first special random number value is stored in , the first reserved image 420 is displayed in the first reserved display area 411, and the 1 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. If the second special random number value is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 4, the first special random number value held in the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4 The first pending image 420 is displayed in each of the first pending display area 411 to the fourth pending display area 414 according to the number of pending images. In the example of FIG. 14(A), the second special random value is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 1 to 4, and the second special random number is not stored in any of the second special reservation storage areas 1 to 4. Since the first special random number is reserved in each of the special retention storage areas 3, the first retention image 420 is displayed in each of the first retention display area 411 to the third retention display area 413.

In addition, the effect control means 300 stores the first special random number value in the second special reservation storage area 1 regardless of whether the first special random number value is stored in any of the first special reservation storage area 1 to first special reservation storage area 4. 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 random number is displayed in each of the second special reserved storage area 1 and the second special reserved storage area 2. 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. If the second special random number value is stored in any of the special reservation storage areas 4, the number of second special random number values reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to the second special reservation storage area 4; Accordingly, the second pending image 422 is displayed in each of the first pending display area 411 to the fourth pending display area 414. In the example of FIG. 14(B), since the second special random value is reserved in each of the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 2, the first reservation display area 411 to the second reservation A second pending image 422 is displayed in each of the display areas 412.

Further, in this embodiment, in the lower part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 32, in the area to the left of the first pending display area 411, one pending display is displayed in correspondence with the special pending storage area of the special random number storage means 2914. An area 430 is provided, and in the hold display area 430, when a first special random number is read out from the first special hold storage area 1 and stored in the special hold storage area, a first hold image is displayed. 420 is displayed, and when the second special random number value 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. 14(A), if the first special random number is read out from the first special reservation storage area 1, a special lottery is held, and the first special random number is stored in the special reservation storage area. As shown in FIG. 14(C), the effect control means 300 moves the first pending image 420 displayed in the first pending display area 411 to the corresponding pending display area 430, and also moves the left effect pattern 350, middle Start the variable display of the production pattern 352 and the right production pattern 354, and change the first suspension image 420 displayed in the suspension display area after the second suspension display area 412 to a suspension whose ordinal number is one smaller than the original suspension display area. Performs 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 subject to this special lottery, and the first pending image 420 displayed in the first pending display area 411 and thereafter It can be shown that the image 420 corresponds to the first special random number that will be the target of the next special lottery.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14(D), when the left effect symbol 350, middle effect symbol 352, and right effect symbol 354 are fixedly displayed and the result of the current special lottery is displayed, the results are stored in the special reservation storage area. As the first special random number value is deleted, the first pending image 420 displayed in the pending display area 430 is also deleted. Then, when the first special random number is further read out from the first special reservation storage area 1 and a special lottery is held, the effect control means 300, although not shown, selects the first reservation displayed in the first reservation display area 411. The image 420 is moved to the hold display area 430, and variable display of the left effect pattern 350, middle effect pattern 352, and right effect pattern 354 is started, and they are displayed in the hold display area after the second hold display area 412. Display control is performed to move the first pending image 420 from the original pending display area to a pending display area whose ordinal number is one smaller.

Although not shown, in a state where a plurality of second special random numbers are reserved in the second special reservation storage area 1 to second special reservation storage area 4, the second special random number values are When the second special random number is stored in the special holding storage area after reading out the special lottery and storing the second special random number value in the special holding storage area, the performance control means 300 changes the second holding image 422 displayed in the first holding display area 411 to the corresponding drawing. The second pending image displayed in the pending display area after the second pending display area 412 is moved to the pending display area 430, and the variable display of the left presentation pattern 350, middle presentation pattern 352, and right presentation pattern 354 is started. Display control is performed to move 422 from the original hold display area to the hold 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 subject to this special lottery, and the second pending image 422 displayed in the first pending display area 411 and subsequent areas It can be shown that the image 422 corresponds to the second special random number that will be the target of the next special lottery.

Further, the effect control means 300 controls the first special random value after the first special random value or the second special random value is acquired according to the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random value or the second special random value. Or, for the second special random number, until the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished, or after the first special random number or the second special random number is obtained, the first special random number Alternatively, the production device 176 performs a look-ahead effect until the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished for the first special random value or the second special random value obtained immediately before the second special random value. have it executed. In the present embodiment, the prefetch effect includes, for example, the color or shape of the first pending image 420 or the second pending image 422 corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random value for which execution of the prefetch effect is determined. change, display an effect image around the first pending image 420 or second pending image 422, display an object image such as a character image, or display a special background image different from the normal background image. or In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, no look-ahead effect is performed for the second special random number value, and when the gaming state is the variable probability state or the time saving state, no pre-reading effect is performed for the first special random number value. I try not to perform any look-ahead performances.

Here, the performance control means 300 determines whether the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result corresponding to the first special random number value or the second special random number value is that the jackpot has been won, or that the jackpot has not been won. If the special lottery performance is performed in the reach performance pattern, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is used as the pre-read performance.

Specifically, in this embodiment, in each of the variable group lottery table A to variable group lottery table D shown in FIG. Each determined random value is associated with one of groups 0 to 3, excluding groups 4 and 5, and each of the eight variable group determined random values 90 to 97 is associated with a group. 4 is associated with group 5, and group 5 is associated with each of the two variable group determination random values of 98 to 99, so if the variable group determination random value is any of 0 to 89. Depending on the number of holds or the gaming state, there are cases in which a no-reach variation pattern is determined and cases in which a reach variation pattern is determined, and when the variation group determination random value is between 90 and 99. In this case, the reach variation pattern is always determined regardless of the number of reservations or the gaming state, and the no-reach variation pattern is never determined.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special lottery means 230 loses in the jackpot determination process performed as the preliminary determination process, the variable group determined random value included in the first special random value or the second special random value is is between 0 and 89, set indefinite value information indicating that the reach variation pattern is indefinite to be determined, and when it is between 90 and 99, sets fixed value information indicating that the reach variation pattern is definitely determined as the preliminary determination result.

Then, if the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result is that the jackpot has been won, the performance control means 300 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead performance with respect to the first special random number value or the second special random number value. However, if the jackpot is not won, it is determined whether or not the preliminary judgment result contains fixed value information, and if fixed value information is included, , we are trying to hold a pre-reading lottery.

As a result, in this embodiment, the time when the preliminary determination process is performed on the first special random number value or the second special random number value, and the time when the special lottery is performed on the same first special random number value or the second special random number value. Even if the pending number changes, if a special lottery is held for the first special random number or the second special random number for which the execution of the look-ahead effect has been decided, you will win the jackpot or you will lose. Also, the special lottery effect can be executed in a reach effect pattern.

When the performance control means 300 determines to execute the prefetch effect in the prefetch effect lottery for the first special random number, the effect control means 300 controls the special reservation storage area and the first special reservation storage area 1 to the first special reservation storage area 4. A jackpot that is included in the pre-judgment result among the first special random numbers that are reserved in the first special random numbers that are obtained before the first special random numbers that are decided to execute the look-ahead effect. The result of the determination process is the first special random number value that indicates that the jackpot was won, or the result of the jackpot determination process that is included in the preliminary determination result is that the jackpot was not won, but the preliminary determination result includes fixed value information. When the first special random number value does not exist, it is assumed that the start condition for the prefetch performance is satisfied and the prefetch performance is started.

In addition, when it is decided to execute a prefetch effect in the prefetch effect lottery for the second special random number, the prefetch effect is held in the special hold storage area and the second special hold storage area 1 to second special hold storage area 4. The result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary determination result is included in the second special random number, which is obtained before the second special random number for which the execution of the look-ahead effect has been decided. The second special random number is the one in which the jackpot was won, or the second special random number value is the one in which the jackpot was not won but the result of the jackpot determination process included in the preliminary judgment result is the one in which the preliminary judgment result includes fixed value information. When there is no special random number value, the prefetch performance is started assuming that the start condition for the prefetch performance is satisfied.

As a result, in this embodiment, at the time when it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect for the first special random number or the second special random number, the jackpot can be won for the first special random number or the second special random number that is already on hold. If it is confirmed, if a special lottery effect is executed in the reach effect pattern, or if it is confirmed that the special lottery effect will be executed in the reach effect pattern, it will be executed by the confirmed jackpot. The pre-read effect can be started after a special game state has ended, or after a special lottery effect based on a reach effect pattern that has been executed or is confirmed to be executed has ended. .

3. Control Method of this Embodiment Below, the control method of this embodiment will be explained in detail. FIG. 15 is a plan view of the specific entrance 46-0, the guideway 46-2, and the general winning area 47-0 (predetermined area) shown in FIG. 2, viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 15, the specific entrance 46-0 is provided on the front side of the game board 6 so that a game ball moving in the game area 4 may enter. The specific entrance 46-0 is connected to the upper end of a guide path 46-2 provided on the back side of the game board 6 via a through hole 46-1 passing through the game board 6. Here, the taxiway 46-2 slopes gently downward toward the lower end of the taxiway 46-2, and a cylindrical general winning area 47-0 is connected to the lower end of the taxiway 46-2. has been done.

On the bottom of the general winning area 47-0, a first general winning opening 47-1, a second general winning opening 47-2, and a third general winning opening 47-3 are provided. The bottom surface is sloped gently downward toward each of the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47-3. Further, a side wall is provided on the side surface of the general winning area 47-0 so as to surround the general winning area 47-0. As a result, in this embodiment, the game balls guided from the guiding path 46-2 to the general winning area 47-0 are transferred to the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole. 47-3, and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine.

In this way, in this embodiment, by providing one specific entrance 46-0 on the front side of the game board 6, the first general winning opening 47-1 and the second general winning opening 47- are provided on the back side of the gaming board 6. 2 and 3 general winning holes 47-3 can be provided. Therefore, in this embodiment, compared to the case where the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole 47-3 are provided on the front side of the game board 6, It becomes possible to effectively utilize the space on the front side, and for example, it is possible to increase the size of the liquid crystal display 32 or to secure a space for arranging performance items.

Here, in this embodiment, the path through which the game ball that entered the first general winning hole 47-1 passes is the same as the path through which the game ball that entered the second general winning hole 47-2 described above passes, and the path through which the game ball that entered the first general winning hole 47-1 passes. The paths through which the game balls that entered the prize opening 47-3 pass are merged into a merged path. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the main body that holds the game board 6 and various control boards inside the game machine, there are two paths through which game balls enter each winning opening and a path through which game balls enter the out opening 62. are merged into one route, and the game balls that entered each winning port and the game balls that entered the out port 62 ultimately pass through one route and are discharged from the main body. It has become.

Figure 16 shows the number of prize balls, which is the number of game balls that are paid out when one game ball enters the slot, for each winning hole, and the number of game balls that are fired per minute (unit time). It is a diagram showing a design value, which is the number of game balls that can enter in one minute when the number of game balls enters in one minute, and a designed payout number, which is the number of game balls that are paid out when the design value of game balls enter in one minute.

As shown in FIG. 16, the number of prize balls in the first starting prize opening 45 of this embodiment is 4, and the design value when the gaming state is the normal state is 5.54. , the design value is 0.00 when the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state.

In detail, the first starting prize opening 45 is provided so that a game ball falling through the left side game area 4 (first game area) may enter, so when the game state is the normal state, , if 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so that the game balls fall down the left game area 4, 5.54 game balls will enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is variable or time-saving In this case, the game ball is launched so as to fall down the right side game area 4 (second game area), so it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter per minute. .

Therefore, if 99 game balls are fired per minute so that the game balls fall down the left side game area 4, the first starting prize opening 45 of this embodiment can receive 22.16 game balls per minute. The ball is now being paid out.

In addition, the first general winning hole 47-1 of this embodiment has a prize ball number of 5 balls, and the design value when the gaming state is the normal state is 0.19 balls, and the gaming state is the normal state. The design value for the variable probability state or the time saving state is 0.00.

In detail, the first general prize opening 47-1 is provided so that a game ball falling in the left side game area 4 may enter, so when the game state is the normal state, the game ball If 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so as to fall down the left side game area 4, 0.19 game balls will enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is variable probability state or time saving state Since the game balls are launched so as to fall down the game area 4 on the right side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter per minute.

Therefore, if 99 game balls are fired per minute so that the game balls fall down the left side game area 4, the first general winning hole 47-1 of this embodiment will receive 0.95 game balls per minute. game balls are paid out.

In addition, the second general winning hole 47-2 of this embodiment has a prize ball number of 4 balls, and the design value when the gaming state is the normal state is 0.22 balls, and the gaming state is the normal state. The design value for the variable probability state or the time saving state is 0.00.

In detail, the second general prize opening 47-2 is provided so that a game ball falling in the left side game area 4 may enter, so when the game state is the normal state, the game ball If 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so as to fall down the left side game area 4, 0.22 game balls will enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is a fixed variable state or a time saving state Since the game balls are launched so as to fall down the game area 4 on the right side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter per minute.

Therefore, if 99 game balls are fired per minute so that the game balls fall down the left side game area 4, the second general winning hole 47-2 of this embodiment will receive 0.88 game balls per minute. game balls are paid out.

In addition, the third general winning hole 47-3 of this embodiment has a prize ball number of 4 balls, and the design value when the gaming state is the normal state is 2.21 balls, and the gaming state is the normal state. The design value for the variable probability state or the time saving state is 0.00.

In detail, the third general prize opening 47-3 is provided so that a game ball falling in the left side game area 4 may enter, so when the game state is the normal state, the game ball If 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so as to fall down the left side game area 4, 2.21 game balls will enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is variable probability state or time saving state Since the game balls are launched so as to fall down the game area 4 on the right side, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter per minute.

Therefore, if 99 game balls are fired per minute so that the game balls fall down the left side game area 4, the third general winning hole 47-3 of this embodiment will receive 8.84 game balls per minute. game balls are paid out.

In other words, in this embodiment, in the left gaming area 4, there are four winning holes (first starting winning hole 45, first general winning hole 47-1, first winning hole 47-1, first winning hole 45, first general winning hole 47-1, 2 general winning holes 47-2 and 3rd general winning hole 47-3) are provided, and when the gaming state is normal, 99 balls are drawn in one minute so that the game balls fall down the left gaming area 4. When a game ball is launched, 8.16 game balls enter one of the four winning holes in one minute, and a total of 32.83 game balls enter the four winning holes in one minute. It is about to be paid out. In other words, the designed payout number of the first starting winning hole 45 (22.16 pieces), the designed payout number of the first general winning hole 47-1 (0.95 pieces), and the designed payout number of the second general winning hole 47-2. (0.88 pieces) and the designed payout number (8.84 pieces) of the third general winning slot 47-3 is 32.83 pieces.

In addition, the fourth general winning hole 47-4 of this embodiment has three prize balls, and the design value when the gaming state is normal is 0.00. The design value for the variable probability state or time saving state is 9.11.

In detail, the fourth general prize opening 47-4 is provided so that a game ball falling in the right side game area 4 may enter, so when the game state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, If 99 game balls are fired in one minute so that the game balls fall down the right side game area 4, 9.11 game balls will enter in one minute, but when the game state is the normal state. Since the game balls are launched so as to fall down the left side game area 4, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter per minute.

Therefore, if 99 game balls are fired per minute so that the game balls fall down the right side game area 4, the fourth general winning hole 47-4 of this embodiment will receive 27.33 game balls per minute. game balls are paid out.

In addition, the second starting winning hole 50 of this embodiment has one prize ball, and the design value when the gaming state is normal is 0.00, and the gaming state is a variable probability state. Alternatively, the design value for the time saving state is 64.28.

In detail, the second starting prize opening 50 is provided so that a game ball falling in the right side game area 4 may enter, so when the game state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, a game ball If 99 game balls are launched in 1 minute so that they fall down the right side game area 4, 64.28 game balls will enter in 1 minute, but if the game state is normal, Since the game balls are launched so as to fall down the left side game area 4, it is designed so that 0.00 game balls enter per minute.

Therefore, when 99 game balls are launched per minute so that the game balls fall down the right side game area 4, the second starting prize opening 50 of this embodiment can win 64.28 game balls per minute. The ball is now being paid out.

That is, in this embodiment, in the right game area 4, there is one winning opening (fourth general winning opening 47-4) in which the ordinary accessory 52 or the special accessory 56 is not provided, and the ordinary accessory 52 is provided. One winning opening (second starting winning opening 50) is provided, and when the gaming state is a variable probability state or a time saving state, the game ball is set to fall down the gaming area 4 on the right side by 99 times per minute. When game balls are launched, 73.39 game balls will enter either of the two winning holes in one minute, and the total of the two winning holes will be 91.61 games in one minute. The ball is now being paid out. In other words, the total of the designed payout number of the fourth general winning hole 47-4 (27.33 pieces) and the designed payout number of the second starting winning hole 50 (64.28 pieces) is 91.61 pieces.

Here, in this embodiment, among the winning openings into which game balls falling in the left gaming area 4 can enter, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47- 3 are generally the same (substantially the same), and the size of the fourth general prize opening 47-4 is the same as the size of the fourth general prize opening 47-4, which can be entered by a game ball falling in the gaming area 4 on the right side. The sizes are roughly the same as those of the 1st general winning opening 47-1, the 2nd general winning opening 47-2, and the 3rd general winning opening 47-3, but the game ball falling through the right side gaming area 4 enters. Among the possible winning holes, the size of the second starting winning hole 50 is the same as that of the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the second starting winning hole 50 when the normal accessory 52 is in an expanded state. The size is larger than each of the third general winning openings 47-3.

In this embodiment, in the general winning area 47-0 provided in the left gaming area 4, the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47- 3 are placed together, the left gaming area 4 has more winning openings than the right gaming area 4, and furthermore, the winning openings provided in the left gaming area 4 are larger than the winning openings provided in the left gaming area 4. The number of prize balls is larger than the winning hole provided in the right side game area 4, but in the case where the game ball is launched so that it falls down the right side game area 4 in a variable probability state or a time saving state. However, in the normal state, the number of game balls that enter one of the winning holes per minute is greater than when the game balls are launched so that they fall down the left side game area 4, and the number of game balls that are paid out per minute is larger. The number of game balls is also increasing.

That is, in this embodiment, when the game balls are launched so that they fall down the right side game area 4 in a unit time, the number of game balls that are paid out when the game balls enter any of the winning openings is , is larger than the number of game balls paid out by entering any of the winning holes when the game balls are launched so as to fall down the left side game area 4 in a unit time.

In particular, in this embodiment, among the winning holes provided in the left gaming area 4, the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole excluding the first starting winning hole 45 The total number of designed payouts for each of the winning holes 47-3 is 10.67, and among the winning holes provided in the gaming area 4 on the right side, the fourth general winning hole excluding the second starting winning hole 50 The designed payout number of the winning opening 47-4 is 27.33 pieces, and even when comparing the designed payout number of the general winning openings excluding the first starting winning opening 45 and the second starting winning opening 50, the unit When a game ball is launched so that it falls down the right side game area 4 in a unit time, the number of game balls that are paid out by entering the general prize opening is greater than the number of game balls paid out when the game ball falls in the left side game area 4 in a unit time. The number is greater than the number of game balls paid out when the game balls enter the general winning hole when the game balls are launched so as to fall down the game area 4.

However, in this embodiment, it is better to shoot the game ball so that it falls down the right side game area 4 in the variable probability state or the time saving state, than to make the game ball fall down the left side game area 4 in the normal state. The ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls that entered any of the winning holes is smaller than when the game balls are fired. Specifically, in the case where the game ball is launched so that it falls down the right side game area 4 in the variable probability state or the time saving state, the paid out game ball is calculated based on the number of game balls that entered any winning opening. The ratio of the number of balls is 91.61 ÷ 73.39 ≒ 1.25, but if the game ball is launched so that it falls down the left playing area 4 in the normal state, either one of the winnings The ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls that entered the mouth is 32.83÷8.16≒4.02.

In this embodiment, the left side game area 4 has a larger area than the right side game area 4, and when the game ball is launched so that it falls down the left side game area 4. However, compared to the case where the game ball is launched so as to fall through the game area 4 on the right side, the time from when the game ball is launched until it enters the out port 62, that is, the game ball that does not enter any of the winning ports. The staying time in the gaming area 4 is getting longer.

In this embodiment, the first general winning hole 47-1, second general winning hole 47-2, and third general winning hole 47-3 provided in the left gaming area 4 are more It is provided at a lower position than the fourth general prize opening 47-4 provided in the game ball, that is, at a position where the time required from when the game ball is launched until it enters the game ball is longer.

As a result, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is launched so as to fall down the right side game area 4 in the variable probability state or the time saving state, which is a game section advantageous to the player, the game in the variable probability state or the time saving state can be improved. It is possible to stabilize the ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls fired while quickly digesting the game balls. If the game ball is launched so as to fall through the area 4, it is possible to increase the player's expectations regarding where the game ball will go in the normal state.

FIG. 17 is a side sectional view of the upper part of the gaming machine of this embodiment. Here, the cross section of FIG. 17 passes through the highest point of the inner surface of the outer rail 28 shown in FIG. 2, and is a plane perpendicular to and perpendicular to the game board 6 (a vertical plane intersecting the reference line). As shown in FIG. 17, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, an outer rail 28 is provided on the upper surface side of the gaming board 6, and the inner surface of the outer rail 28, the upper surface of the display frame 34, and the glass unit The inner surface of 8 and the area surrounded by the game board 6 are formed as an upper guide path 600 (guidance path) that guides the game ball to the game area 4 on the right side.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a design portion 602 is formed in the upper part of the front frame 10 so as to protrude significantly forward. The lower surface of the design section 602 is formed so as to descend toward the front from the rear end section 604 which is the rearmost part in the cross section of FIG. It is becoming larger.

In detail, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Assuming the reference line B1, the rear end portion 604 is located below the first reference line B1, and the distance D1 from the first reference line B1 is 4 mm, which is less than the diameter of the game ball (11 mm). .

In addition, among the lower surfaces of the design portion 602, the lower end portion 606 which is the lowest in the cross section of FIG. 17 is located below the first reference line B1, and the distance D2 from the first reference line B1 is The diameter is 40 mm, which is greater than the diameter of the

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

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

As a result, in this embodiment, even if the game ball is strongly launched and the game ball moves along the upper surface of the upper guide path 600, the game ball is also weakly launched and the game ball moves along the upper surface of the upper guide path 600. Even when the game balls move along the lower surface of the upper guidance passageway 600, the visibility of the game balls from the player sitting in the front seat of the game machine is ensured, and the game balls move as designed. The design portion 602 can be enlarged toward the front and downward while making it possible to confirm that the user is in the vehicle.

FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the game board 6 with the outer rail 28 removed from the outer rail attachment portion 608 to which the outer rail 28 is attached. As shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of protrusions 612 are provided on a mounting surface 610 of the outer rail mounting portion 608 to which the outer rail 28 is mounted. On the other hand, the outer rail 28 is provided with a plurality of receiving parts 614 (guiding parts) that receive the corresponding protrusions 612 at positions corresponding to the plurality of protrusions 612. When the outer rail 28 is attached along the outer rail attachment part 608, the plurality of protrusions 612 are received by the plurality of receiving parts 614, so that the outer rail 28 is attached to the outer rail attachment position 608. The outer rail 28 is adapted to be guided.

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

FIG. 19 is a plan view of the outer rail 28. As shown in FIG. 19, each of the plurality of receiving portions 614 of this embodiment is formed as a long oval through hole along the length direction of the outer rail 28. As shown in FIG. The plurality of receiving portions 614 are provided not at the center of the outer rail 28 but at a position closer to the game board 6 when the outer rail 28 is attached to the outer rail attachment portion 608. Note that the receiving portion 614 may be formed as a notch or a groove instead of a through hole.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged side sectional view of the upper part of the game board 6 shown in the side sectional view of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, the outer rail 28 is attached to the mounting surface 610 in close contact with the protrusion 612 received in the receiving portion 614. The plurality of protruding parts 612 and the plurality of receiving parts 614 are provided at positions close to the game board 6 as described above, so that the game balls moving along the outer rail 28 do not come into contact with each other. There is.

In a state where the outer rail 28 is attached to the outer rail attachment portion 608, the outer rail 28 and the attachment surface 610 are inclined so that the outer rail 28 slightly descends toward the front. This makes it difficult for the game ball moving along the outer rail 28 to head forward.

FIG. 21 is a front view of the game board 6 with the outer rail 28 attached. As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, the intervals between the plurality of protrusions 612 and the intervals between the plurality of receiving parts 614 are not equal.

Specifically, the first range R1 is defined as the range from the starting end S closest to the launcher to the leftmost part L of the outer rail 28 provided in an arc shape, and the range from the leftmost part L to the uppermost part L is the first range R1. If the range from the top U to the top U is the second range R2, and the range from the top U to the terminal end E is the third range R3, then the number of the plurality of protrusions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving parts 614 There are 3 pieces in the first range R1, 2 pieces in the second range R2, and 0 pieces in the third range R3, and there are more pieces in the first range R1 than in the second range R2. The second range R2 is larger than the third range R3.

Further, if the range from the leftmost part L to the terminal part E is a fourth range R4, the number of the plurality of protrusions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving parts 614 are two in the fourth range R4. The number is larger in the first range R1 than in the fourth range R4.

Further, if the range from the starting end S to the top U is a fifth range R5, the number of the plurality of protrusions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving parts 614 are five in the fifth range R5. , the number is larger in the fifth range R5 than in the third range R3.

Further, if the range from the start end S to the midpoint M between the start end S and the end point E is defined as a sixth range R6, and the range from the midpoint M to the end point E is defined as a seventh range R7, a plurality of protrusions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving parts 614 are 4 in the sixth range R6 and 1 in the seventh range R7, and the number in the sixth range R6 is larger than in the seventh range R7. It has become.

Further, the leftmost portion L and the topmost portion U are not provided with the protruding portion 612 and the receiving portion 614.

In this way, in this embodiment, the number of the plurality of protrusions 612 arranged and the By increasing the number of receiving portions 614, displacement and vibration of the outer rail 28 in the portion close to the launcher can be reliably prevented.

Furthermore, the stability of the outer rail mounting portion 608 is improved by not providing the protruding portion 612 and the receiving portion 614 in the portions corresponding to the leftmost portion L and the uppermost portion U where the width of the outer rail mounting portion 608 is narrow. This is to reliably prevent displacement and vibration of the outer rail 28 at the high portion.

As a result, in this embodiment, the trajectory of the game ball can be stabilized, and the game ball can enter each winning hole according to the designed value, so that the game can be played as designed. By stabilizing the trajectory of the game ball, the visibility of the game ball when it passes through the upper guide path 600 is ensured even if the design portion 602 is enlarged toward the front and downward as described above. can be secured.

On the other hand, in the portion near the end portion E where the impact received from the game ball is small and the impact on the game is small, by reducing the number of the plurality of protrusions 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving portions 614 arranged. This reduces the manufacturing cost of the outer rail 28 and the outer rail attachment portion 608, and also facilitates the work of attaching the outer rail 28 to the outer rail attachment portion 608.

Note that the number of the plurality of protruding parts 612 and the number of the plurality of receiving parts 614 are set to 3 in the first range R1, 2 in the second range R2, and 1 in the third range R3. Alternatively, the number may be 3 in the first range R1, 1 in the second range R2, and 0 in the third range R3, or 3 in the first range R1 and 3 in the second range R3. The number may be 1 in the range R2 and 1 in the third range R3, or 1 in the first range R1, 1 in the second range R2, and 0 in the third range R3. Alternatively, the number may be three in the first range R1, two in the second range R2, and three in the third range R3.

4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible, and modifications will be introduced below. Note that the embodiments described above and various methods described below as modified examples can be employed in appropriate combinations as control methods for realizing the present invention.

First, in the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the specific entry hole 46-0 provided on the front side of the game board 6, a first general entry hole provided in the cylindrical general winning area 47-0 on the back side of the game board 6 is inserted. The explanation has been given using an example in which a game ball enters the winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, or the third general winning hole 47-3, but in the left gaming area 4, the first general winning hole 47- 1. The second general winning hole 47-2 and the third general winning hole 47-3 are provided so as to be grouped together in a predetermined area on the front side of the game board 6, and the game that is hit on the surface of the game board 6 around the predetermined area. The movement direction of the game balls falling in the left side game area 4 is divided by nails, resin protrusions, ribs, etc., and the game balls are divided into the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole. It may be arranged so that the player may enter any of the winning openings 47-3.

Further, a sorting device is provided to sort out the moving direction of the game balls that have entered the specific entrance 46-0, and the game balls whose moving directions have been sorted by the sorting device are provided in a predetermined area around the sorting device. A game ball may enter the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, or the third general winning hole 47-3.

In addition, near each of the first general winning opening 47-1, the second general winning opening 47-2, and the third general winning opening 47-3, game nails and resin are placed so as to form entrances to each general winning opening. It is also possible to provide protrusions, ribs, etc. made of aluminum.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of prize balls in the first general winning hole 47-1 is five, and the number of prize balls in each of the second general winning hole 47-2 and the third general winning hole 47-3 is four. The explanation was given by giving an example in which the number of prize balls in the fourth general winning hole 47-4 is three, but the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole The number of prize balls in at least one general winning hole among the ports 47-3 may be different from the number of prize balls in the other general winning holes, or the first general winning hole 47-1 and the second general winning hole 47 -2. The number of prize balls in at least one of the third general winning hole 47-3 and the fourth general winning hole 47-4 may be different from the number of prize balls in the other general winning holes. , even if the number of prize balls for each of the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, the third general winning hole 47-3, and the fourth general winning hole 47-4 is the same. good.

In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which the winning hole provided in the left side game area 4 has a larger number of prize balls than the winning hole provided in the right side game area 4, but the left side The number of prize balls in each of the plurality of winning holes provided in the game area 4 may be larger than the number of prize balls in at least one winning hole provided in the right game area 4.

Further, in the above embodiment, the sizes of the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, the third general winning hole 47-3, and the fourth general winning hole 47-4 are approximately the same. The size of the fourth general winning hole 47-4 is the same as that of the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, and the third general winning hole 47-3. may be larger than the respective sizes of .

And, the first starting winning hole 45, the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, the third general winning hole 47-3, the fourth general winning hole 47-4 and the second starting winning hole The size of each of the 50 may be the size of each winning hole itself, or if a game nail, resin protrusion, rib, etc. are provided to form the entrance to each winning hole, The size of the entrance to each winning opening may be determined by the interval between two game nails (protrusions) forming the entrance to each winning opening, the interval between two projections, the interval between two ribs, etc. That is, the first starting winning hole 45, the first general winning hole 47-1, the second general winning hole 47-2, the third general winning hole 47-3, the fourth general winning hole 47-4, and the second starting winning hole. The size of each of the numbers 50 can be a numerical value corresponding to the ease with which the game ball enters each winning hole.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the fourth general winning hole 47-4 is provided in the right side gaming area 4, but instead of or in addition to the fourth general winning hole 47-4, A normal figure starting prize opening into which a game ball falling in the game area 4 can enter may be provided.

This general figure starting prize opening is not provided with the ordinary accessory 52 or the special accessory 56, and has a built-in sensor that detects each game ball that enters the ordinary figure starting prize opening, and when a game ball enters the The game ball is configured so that it is collected inside the game machine, and each time a game ball enters the starting prize slot, one game ball is paid out to the player, and a random game ball is paid out to the player. A normal lottery may be performed in which numerical values are obtained and whether or not the winning is normal is determined.

When a common figure starting prize opening is provided, a passage gate 48 may be provided or may not be provided.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the area of the game area 4 on the left side is larger than that of the game area 4 on the right side. However, this was explained using an example in which the staying time of a game ball that does not enter any of the winning holes is longer in the game area 4 than when the game ball is launched so as to fall through the game area 4 on the right side. However, the area of the game area 4 on the left side is larger than that of the game area 4 on the right side, but when the game ball is launched so that it falls down the game area 4 on the right side, the area on the left side is larger than that of the game area 4 on the right side. The staying time of the game ball that does not enter any winning opening may be longer than that in the case where the game ball is launched so as to fall through the game area 4.

Also, the area of the game area 4 on the right side is larger than that of the game area 4 on the left side, and when the game ball is launched so that it falls down the game area 4 on the right side, the area of the game area 4 on the left side is larger than that of the game area 4 on the left side. The staying time of the game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes may be longer in the game area 4 than when the game balls are launched so as to fall down the game area 4. Area 4 has a larger area than gaming area 4 on the left side, but when the game ball is launched so that it falls down the gaming area 4 on the left side, the area is larger than the gaming area 4 on the right side. The stay time of the game balls that do not enter any winning openings in the game area 4 may be longer than when the game balls are launched so as to fall.

Here, when the game ball is launched so that it falls down the right side game area 4, it is better to shoot the game ball so that it falls down the left side game area 4. If the stay time of the game ball in the game area 4 that does not enter the mouth is made longer, the ball will fall down the game area 4 on the right side in the variable probability state or time saving state, which is a game section that is advantageous to the player. If the game ball is launched in this way, it is possible to increase the player's expectations regarding the fate of the game ball in the variable probability state or 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 tray, 18 payout port,
20 grip unit, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 production input device,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 32 liquid crystal display, 34 display frame,
36 production unit, 38 display frame lamp, 40 opening, 42 passageway,
44 stage, 45 first starting prize opening, 46-0 entrance, 46-1 through hole,
46-2 Taxiway, 47-0 General winning area, 47-1 1st general winning opening,
47-2 2nd general winning opening, 47-3 3rd general winning opening, 47-4 4th general winning opening,
48 Passage gate, 50 2nd starting prize opening,
52 Ordinary accessory, 54 Grand prize opening, 56 Special accessory, 62 Out exit,
70 status display section, 72 normal symbol display section, 74 normal pending display section,
76 first special symbol display section, 78 first special reservation display section, 80 second special symbol display section,
82 second special reservation display section, 84 game status display section, 100 main board,
102 sub-board, 104 passage gate sensor, 106 first starting prize opening sensor,
108 2nd starting winning opening sensor, 110 big winning opening sensor,
111 1st general winning hole sensor, 112 2nd general winning hole sensor,
113 3rd general winning hole sensor, 116 Payout sensor,
120 status display drive device, 122 normal accessory drive device, 124 special accessory drive device 130 payout device, 150 production button switch, 170 production display device,
172 sound device, 174 performance drive device, 176 performance device,
210 random number generation means, 220 normal lottery means, 222 normal display control means,
224 ordinary accessory control means, 230 special lottery means, 240 special display control means,
250 game state transition control means, 260 special game execution means, 270 payout control means,
280 communication control means, 290 main storage means, 2910 lottery table storage means,
2912 Ordinary random number storage means, 2914 Special random number storage means,
2916 flag storage means, 2930 variable end determination counter,
2932 Time saving end judgment counter, 2933 Round counter,
2934 Open timer, 2936 Big prize counter,
300 production control means, 310 sub-storage means, 3110 production data storage means,
3112 Effect lottery table storage means, 3114 Frame buffer,

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a gaming area in which a gaming ball moves, and firing the gaming ball into the gaming area in response to a player's operation,
A front frame with a design section formed on the top;
a plate-shaped rail that guides a game ball at least from the left side to the upper side of the game area;
a mounting portion to which the rail is attached;
a plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming area into which game balls can enter;
comprising a control means for performing processing for awarding the player with an amount of gaming media corresponding to the entered prize opening into which the game ball has entered, when a game ball enters the entered prize opening;
The said rail is
comprising a positioning part that positions the rail at a mounting position of the mounting part,
A first range is defined as the range from the starting end closest to the game ball launcher of the rail attached to the mounting part to the leftmost part of the rail attached to the mounting part,
A range from the leftmost part to the highest top of the rail attached to the mounting part is a second range,
If the range from the top to the terminal end of the rail attached to the mounting part is defined as a third range,
The number of the positioning parts is
The first range is larger than the second range, and the second range is larger than the third range,
The gaming area includes a first gaming area and a second gaming area,
A plurality of the entry prize holes are provided in a predetermined area of the first gaming area,
The first gaming area has a larger number of entry prize holes than the second gaming area,
The amount of gaming media corresponding to each of the plurality of entry prize holes provided in the first gaming area is greater than the amount of gaming media corresponding to at least one of the entry winning holes provided in the second gaming area. ,
When a game ball is fired toward the second gaming area over a predetermined unit time, the amount of gaming media awarded to the player due to the entry of the game ball into the winning slot is greater than the amount of game media awarded to the player over the predetermined unit time. A game machine characterized in that when a game ball is fired toward the first game area, the amount of game media awarded to the player is greater than the amount of game media awarded to the player due to the game ball entering the winning slot.

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