JPH08215388A - Game machine and playing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a game machine and a playing method capable of improving a game property, fully satisfying the expectation and gambling fondness of a player and preventing the player from getting bored by directing the development of a story by a pattern displayed in a variable display means and the change process. CONSTITUTION: A control means 50 performs random drawing based on entrance to a specified winning port 13 and a picture pattern for developing a prescribed story set beforehand is selected corresponding to the winning and losing of the result of the drawing and displayed in the variable display means 20. In the case of the winning, a value generation means 30 is operated and a special value is generated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine (mainly a pachinko machine) that competes in winning a ball at various winning openings on a gaming board surface, and a playing method thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a gaming machine and a gaming method in which a random lottery is performed on the basis of winning in a specific winning opening and a special value advantageous to a player is generated when the result of the lottery corresponds to a win.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, a first-class gaming machine having a liquid crystal screen as a variable display means and generating a special value advantageous to a player when the display content is in a specific state ( Fever machine), a type 2 game machine (feather machine) that generates a special value when the ball that flows into the central accessory of the mechanical mechanism wins a specific winning opening, or the ball after digital is prepared A third-class gaming machine (property machine) that generates a special value when a prize is won in a so-called V zone in an accessory is common.

Of these, the first-class game machines, in particular, have recently been in the limelight due to the visually interesting pictures displayed on their liquid crystal screens. More specifically, the first-class gaming machine, in more detail, generally scrolls various patterns on the liquid crystal screen based on the winning of a ball through a specific winning opening on the game board surface, and the patterns displayed after the scrolling is stopped in a specific combination. Then, for example, a variable winning a prize opening as a value generating means is opened and closed to give a player a chance of winning a prize with a relatively higher probability than a normal gaming state.

[0004]

However, even in the first type gaming machine and the playing method thereof as described above, the process of changing various patterns displayed on the variable display means is on the screen of the variable display means. At that time, the pictures such as numbers were simply scrolled so that they would flow one after another. Moreover, the patterns such as numbers displayed on the variable display means are similar to each other among the models provided by each company, and tend to lack novelty and fun.

As described above, in the conventional game machine and the game method thereof, the process until the combination of various patterns on the variable display means is simple and uniform, and therefore, the expectation of the player for the generation of the special value. There is a limit to how to produce a feeling that enhances the feeling, and it was difficult to further inspire the player's euphoria and further stimulate visually. Therefore, in the gaming machine and the gaming method thereof, there is a fear that the game is poor in freshness and the game property is low.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems of the prior art as described above, and the development of a story is produced by the design displayed on the variable display means and the changing process thereof, thereby providing a game property. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and a gaming method which can enhance the player's expectation and motivation and can keep the player from getting tired.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is that a game board surface (12)
A gaming machine (10) that randomly draws a ball based on the winning of the ball hit on the specific winning opening (13) and generates a special value advantageous to the player when the result of the lottery corresponds to a win. In the above, a variable display means (20) provided on the game board surface (12) and capable of displaying various patterns according to the result of the lottery, and a predetermined preset according to the hit / miss of the lottery result. When the pattern for developing the story is selected and displayed on the variable display means (20) and the lottery result corresponds to a win,
Value generating means that creates special value that is advantageous to the player (3
0), and a gaming machine (10) characterized by having.

Further, the control means (50) performs a random lottery based on the winning of the specific winning opening (13),
As a pattern for developing a predetermined story set in advance in accordance with whether or not the result of the lottery is missed, at least the train, the hero character who gets on the train, and the track map showing the current position of the train are displayed on the variable display means ( 20), and when the lottery result corresponds to a win, the main character can arrive at the target station while sitting on the train, while the main character is a train if the lottery result corresponds to a miss. In the variable display means (20), a story development that the user cannot arrive at the target station while sitting down to the predetermined obstacle is displayed on the variable display means (20), and when the lottery result corresponds to a win, the variable display means (20). When the story development in (3) is completed, the value generating means (30) may be instructed to generate a special value. No.

Further, the value generating means (30) is provided on the game board surface (12), and when the lottery result corresponds to a win, the variable winning a prize opening and closing is repeated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. You may comprise so that it may become.

Further, a ball is newly added to the specific winning opening (13) between the winning of the specific winning opening (13), the story development by the variable display means (20), and the end of the generation of the special value. When winning the prize, the control means (50)
On the basis of a command from the above, it is possible to have a hold display means (40) capable of displaying the number of unexecuted execution rights of the randomly selected.

Furthermore, the gist of the present invention from another point of view is that a random lottery is carried out based on the winning of a ball hit on the game board surface (12) to a specific winning opening (13). In a game method for generating a special value advantageous to a player when a result of a lottery corresponds to a win, at least a train is used as a pattern for developing a predetermined story set in advance in accordance with a hit or miss of the lottery result. A hero character boarding the train and a track map showing the current position of the train are displayed on the variable display means (20), and when the lottery result corresponds to a win, the hero character gets on the train to the target station. While you can arrive while sitting,
When the result of the lottery corresponds to a failure, the story display that the main character cannot arrive at the target station while sitting on the train due to a predetermined obstacle is displayed on the variable display means (20), and the lottery is performed. In the case where the result corresponds to a win, when the story development in the variable display means (20) is completed, the value generating means (30) includes a process of generating a special value advantageous to the player. Exists in the game method.

[0012]

According to the gaming machine (10) of the present invention, when a ball hit on the gaming board surface (12) wins a specific winning opening (13), a CPU or the like controlled by a predetermined program based on the winning A random lottery using random numbers or the like is performed by the control means (50) composed of.

Variable display means (2) capable of displaying various patterns
In (0), a pattern for developing a predetermined story that is set in advance is selected and displayed in accordance with the hit or miss of the lottery result based on a command from the control means (50) or the like. In this way, by imparting a specific story development by the pattern displayed on the variable display means (20), it is possible to add visual enjoyment to various patterns that are conventionally simple and uniform and the changing process thereof. You can

When the lottery result corresponds to a win, the value generating means (3) is generated based on a command from the control means (50).
0) generates a special value that is advantageous to the player. As the value generating means (30), various types can be considered depending on the model of the gaming machine (10), such as temporarily increasing the ratio of the number of prize balls or changing the form in which the balls are easy to win. However, if, for example, a variable winning a prize opening and closing is repeated a certain number of times within a predetermined time, a player can be given a clear and easy winning chance with a higher probability than usual.

As described above, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention.
According to the above, by giving the picture on the variable display means (20) for producing the process leading up to the generation of the special value a novel story characteristic which has never existed before, the game characteristic is enhanced and the player's expectation or feeling is increased. It becomes possible to fully satisfy the ambition.

Next, the gaming machine (10) and the gaming method according to the present invention will be described with reference to a more specific example. First, when a ball hit on the game board surface (12) wins the specific winning opening (13), a random lottery is performed by the control means (50). Depending on whether or not the lottery result is hit or miss, as a pattern for developing a predetermined story set in advance, at least a train, a main character who gets on the train, and a track map showing the current position of the train are variably displayed (20). Is displayed in.

If the lottery result corresponds to a win,
The variable display means (20) displays the development of the story in which the hero character arrives at the destination station while sitting on the train. At the time when this story development is completed, a special value advantageous to the player is generated by the value generating means (30).

On the other hand, when the result of the lottery corresponds to a miss, the development of the story that the main character cannot arrive at the target station while sitting on the train due to a predetermined obstacle is the variable display means (20). Is displayed in.
Here, the obstacle is to set a situation in which the destination station cannot be reached, such as "a cute girl calls to you, and then you just get off at the station along the way." If you set a situation where you can't end up sitting down, such as "I give up your seat."

In the case where the holding display means (40) is provided, when a ball newly wins the specific winning opening (13) between the specific winning opening (13) and the generation of the special value. It is possible to display so that the player can clearly recognize the number of unexecuted randomly selected execution rights without wasting this prize.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the player rotates the handle 11 to operate the gaming board surface 12
It is a pachinko machine that shoots a ball on the top and competes for the prize of such a ball. The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to various game machines using balls as game media (for example, arrange-ball machines) in addition to pachinko machines.

The pachinko machine as the game machine 10 performs a random lottery based on the winning of a specific winning opening 13 on the game board surface 12, and displays a story developing pattern on the variable display means 20 according to the result of the lottery. The control means 50 controls the value generating means 30 to generate a special value (generally referred to as a big hit) when the lottery result is a win.

As shown in FIG. 2, a specific winning opening 13 is arranged in the substantially central portion of the game board surface 12, and a variable display means 20 capable of displaying various patterns is arranged above it, and the specific winning opening 13 is provided. A value generating means 30 is arranged below the. In addition, in a proper place on the game board surface 12, a large number of nails for flipping a ball, various kinds of prizes, various winning holes, out holes, and the like are arranged. The control means 50 (see FIG. 1) is attached inside the machine body such as the back side of the game board surface 12. Further, on the lower side of the game board surface 12, there is a front plate 18 into which balls for games are put,
A lower plate 19 for receiving a ball overflowing from the front plate 18 is provided.

According to the result of the random lottery executed on the basis of the winning of the specific winning opening 13, the variable display means 20 has a fixed time until the generation of the special value in the case of winning, or is out of order. Even in the case of, the central role is to perform a "story development game" in which a predetermined story is developed with various patterns for a certain period of time to make the player have a sense of expectation.

The variable display means 20 is composed of a color liquid crystal display in this embodiment.
STN (simple matrix) method and TFT are typical
An (active matrix) method can be used. The STN method is cheaper than the TFT method, but it is difficult to see unless the contrast is low and the contrast is low. On the other hand, the TFT system produces a sharp screen with less bleeding, but it is expensive.

For the color liquid crystal display as the variable display means 20, any one of the above methods may be arbitrarily selected. However, the variable display means 20 is not limited to the color liquid crystal display, and may be constituted by using not only a monochrome liquid crystal display but also a fluorescent display tube, a cathode ray tube (CRT) or the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, a story development game is executed on the screen 21 of the variable display means 20 based on a command from the control means 50 described later. Speaking of an example of such a story development game, first, the screen 21 of the variable display means 20 according to whether the result of the lottery is hit or miss.
Above, a train a as a design that develops a predetermined story,
The hero character b1 boarding the train a, the track map c indicating the current position of the train a, etc. are displayed. CG (computer graphics) is used for the design.

If the lottery result is a win,
While the main character b1 can arrive on the train a while sitting at the target station c7 while the lottery result is out of alignment, the main character b1 remains seated at the target station c7 on the train due to a predetermined obstacle. You can enjoy the development of the story with the picture contents that you can not arrive. In this story development game, when the hero character b1 apparently arrives at the target station c7 while riding on the train a, the special value is generated by the value generating means 30 as a result. It is set to be recognized.

The track diagram c as a picture for developing the story is a starting station c1 and a destination station (corresponding to the ending station in the figure) c.
There are stations c2 to c6 on the way to the station 7, and the stations are connected by a straight line c8. The express stop is "◎",
Ordinary stops are marked with a circle. In the track diagram c, the current position of the train a is displayed by lighting any one of the stations c1 to c7. That is, as time elapses, the corresponding stations are set to sequentially light from the starting station c1 toward the destination station c7. In addition, track diagram c
Is displayed at the top of the screen 21.

The hero character b1 is the central person in the story development, and gets on the train a and makes various actions inside the train a. In addition, the screen 21
Above are various types of sub-characters related to the main character b1, such as grandmother b2,
Yakuza b3, children b4, etc. also appear. Each of the characters b1 to b4 and the like is set to take various actions in the passenger compartment of the train a that is displayed large in the center of the screen 21. The variable display means 20 in which the story development game as described above is performed is set so that the display content of each pattern, its change, and the like are controlled by the control means 50 described later, and the details thereof will be described later.

The specific winning opening 13 is a so-called chucker, and has a winning detection switch 14 (see FIG. 1) for detecting the winning of a ball. When the winning detection switch 14 detects a winning ball and is turned on, the winning detection switch 14 is connected to the control means 50 to output the winning signal to the control means 50. The winning detection switch 14 may be composed of various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.

If the lottery result is a hit, the value generation means 30 (apparently to the player, the hero character b1 displayed on the variable display means 30 arrives while sitting on the train a to the destination station c7). (Provided that it can be done), a special value that is advantageous to the player is generated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the value generating means 30 is composed of a variable winning a prize opening and closing which is repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time.

The variable winning opening is an attacker 31 that can be opened and closed and a solenoid 32 that is a driving means thereof (see FIG. 1).
Is provided. The variable winning a prize opening is short time (for example, 2 to 3) after the attacker 31 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) based on a value generation signal from the control means 50 described later.
It is set to continue the operation of generating a special value, which is closed for only a second), up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times).

A winning ball counter 33 including various sensors is provided in the variable winning port. The winning ball counter 33 is also connected to the control means 50 so that the variable display means 20 displays the number of balls (not shown) that have won the variable winning opening for each round. In the round in which the special value is generated, even before the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable winning a prize mouth is reached at the time when the predetermined number (for example, 10) of the prize balls are counted by the prize ball counter 33. Is set to close.

Also, on the game board surface 12, the hold display means 4
0 is also provided. This hold display means 40 indicates the number of times the right to hold the story developing game to be unexecuted when a ball is newly won in the specific winning opening 13 between the progress of the story developing game and the end of the occurrence of the special value. It is something to display. The hold display means 40 is based on a hold display signal from the control means 50 described later, and the control means 5
It is set to display the number of times of holding the right stored in 0.

As shown in FIG. 2, the hold display means 40 specifically has four display lamps 41, 41, ... And the right of the unplayed story development game can be held up to four. . That is, the number of display lamps 41 corresponding to the right reservation number is controlled to be turned on. In addition, when the story development game that has been suspended is executed, the number of executions is subtracted from the right suspension number and updated and stored in the control means 50, and the number is newly displayed on the suspension display means 40. Has become. Further, in the state where the rights are held up to the maximum of four, even if the ball enters the specific winning opening 13 again, the rights to be generated by this winning are set to be abandoned.

The control means 50 shown in FIG. 1 mainly controls the display contents of the variable display means 20.
It consists of a and a game controller 50b which mainly controls the operation of the value generating means 30. The display control unit 50a is C
It is composed of a microcomputer including at least PU51, ROM52, RAM53, etc. Similarly, the game controller 5
0b is also composed of a microcomputer including at least a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63 and the like. The display controller 50a and the game controller 50b are connected to each other via a data bus or the like.

The CPU 51 of the display controller 50a is a ROM
According to the display control program data stored in 52,
The display content of the variable display means 20 is controlled. The CPU 51 is provided with the variable display means 20.
Is connected. The ROM 52 is the variable display means 2
It stores display control program data or the like for controlling a pattern for developing a predetermined story, which is a display content of 0.

The RAM 53 temporarily stores various pattern data generated by the CPU 51 concerning development of a predetermined story and the like. The various pattern data in the RAM 53 are set to be read out based on a command from the CPU 62 or the CPU 51 described below and output to the variable display means 20.

On the other hand, the CPU 61 of the game control unit 50b,
According to the game control program data stored in the ROM 62, the operation control of various types of role components including the value generating means 30 is performed. Further, the winning detection switch 14 described above is connected to the CPU 61.
A means for generating a random number when the winning signal from 4 is input, and performing random drawing based on the random number to generate a hit / miss information is included. Further, the winning ball counter 33 and the like described above are also connected to the CPU 61.

The ROM 62 stores fixed data such as game control program data for controlling the value generating means 30 and the like, lighting patterns of decoration lamps for producing prizes for various types of goods, and sound generation patterns of speakers. ing. Further, the RAM 63 temporarily stores various data relating to the game, including signals from the winning detection switch 14 and the winning ball counter 33.

Next, the operation will be described. In FIG. 2, the player rotates the handle 11 to rotate the game board surface 1
You can hit a ball on the top 2 and enjoy the competition for winning the prizes for each of the above items. This game will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 4. When the ball wins the specific winning opening 13 during the progress of the game (Y in step 1), the winning detection switch 14 outputs a winning signal to the control means 50. When the control means 50 inputs the winning signal, C of the game control section 50b
A random lottery using a random number is performed by the PU 61 (step 2). At this time, the variable display means 20 described later
If the story development game is not in progress (N in step 3), the story development game is executed by the variable display means 20 based on the instruction from the control means 50 (step 10).

Further, even if the ball does not win the specific winning opening 13 (N in step 1), if the unexecuted story development game right is reserved (Y in step 4), the game of the control means 50. A random lottery using random numbers is performed by the control unit 50b (step 2). The right executed at this time is subtractively displayed by turning off the display lamp 41 of the hold display means 40 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the right is not reserved (N in step 4), the story development game is not executed and the variable display means 30 remains the demo screen (step 5).

When a random lottery is carried out while the story development game is in progress (Y in step 3), the game control unit 50.
The right stored in the RAM 63 of b is the reserved right means 4
If the maximum value that can be displayed at 0 is less than 4 (Y in step 6), the right to execute the story development game up to 4 times is reserved (step 7). The number of times of right reservation at this time is additionally displayed by turning on the display lamp 41 of the reservation display means 40. Even if a random lottery is performed in the state where the rights are held up to the maximum of four, the rights relating to the story development game are abolished (step 9).

Next, the execution of the story development game by the variable display means 20 (step 10) will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. The story development game is controlled mainly by the display control unit 50a of the control means 50. First, at least the train a and the main character b who gets on the train a as a pattern for developing a predetermined story according to whether or not the random selection result is random by the control means 50.
1 and the track map c showing the current position of the train a are displayed on the screen 21 of the variable display means 20 (see FIG. 3).

When the lottery result corresponds to a win (Y in step 11), the display control section 50a selects a lottery for a picture display that develops a story that leads to the occurrence of a special value, that is, a win. (Step 12). Then, the development of the story in which the hero character b1 gets on the train a and arrives at the target station c7 while sitting down is displayed on the variable display means 20 (step 13).

Various patterns are prepared in advance for such a hit story development. For example, only the express stop stations (stations c1, c4 and c7 in FIG. 3) in the track diagram c are selected by the selection lottery of the display control unit 50a. May be lit in sequence and the main character b1 may arrive on the express train a while sitting at the target station c7 (step 1
4). In addition, in the track diagram c, all the ordinary stations (stations c1 to c7 in FIG. 3) are sequentially turned on, and the main character b1 may arrive on the ordinary train a while sitting at the destination station c7. (Step 15).

In such a hit story development, the main character b1 on the screen 21 is the target station c7.
When the player arrives at the station c6, which is one station before, the player can recognize the normal so-called reach state when the station c6 in FIG. 3 lights up. Further, during the story development, for example, the control means 50 is arranged so that each pattern of the variable display means 20 is changed and displayed as follows.
It may be programmed in advance.

That is, for example, "Train a to Grandma b2
Even if a person comes in, the person b next to the main character b1
"3 gives me a seat to grandma b2", or "when a hero character b1 is caught by a gangster b3, a police officer will come on a train a" and program a display pattern, When such a display pattern is selected by lottery, it may be possible to recognize as a so-called special reach state in which the player has a higher expectation as a reach state other than normal.

Whichever story is developed, if the lottery result is a win, the screen 2 of the variable display means 20 is displayed.
When the main character b1 arrives on the first station while sitting at the destination station c7, the CPU 61 of the game control unit 50b
Outputs a special value generation signal from the value generation means 30. The value generating means 30 (see FIG. 1) has a control means 5
When the value generation signal from 0 is input, a special value is generated (step 16).

More specifically, the solenoid 32, which constitutes the variable winning port as the value generating means 30, is driven based on the value generating signal from the control means 50 to drive the attacker 31 for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds). And then open for a short time (for example, 2-3 seconds). Such a special value generating operation is continued until a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times).

During the generation of the special value, the value generating means 30 receives the number of rounds based on the signal from the control means 50,
The number of winning balls in each round is displayed. The number of winning balls here is counted by the winning ball counter 33 in the variable winning port, and the number of winning balls is variable for each round based on the signal from the control means 50 which inputs the data signal in real time. It is adapted to be displayed on the display means 20. Even before the predetermined time elapses during the round, the attacker 31 of the variable winning opening is closed when the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are counted by the winning ball counter 33. This is to prevent an excessive loss of profit on the game shop side.

Returning again to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, when the result of the random lottery by the control means 50 corresponds to a failure (N in step 11), it does not hit, that is, it is apparently of a special value. The display control unit 50a selects and draws a picture display that develops a story that does not lead to occurrence (step 17). Then, the development of the story that the main character b1 cannot arrive while sitting down to the target station c7 due to a predetermined obstacle in the train a is displayed on the variable display means 20 (step 18).

Various patterns are prepared in advance for the development of the outlying story, and for example, the selection character of the display control unit 50a may cause the hero character b1 to meet some obstacle while riding the express train a. Yes (step 19). Or the main character b1
There may be some obstacles while riding the ordinary train a (step 20).

In such a deviating story development, when the main character b1 on the screen 21 encounters an obstacle in the train a, the player can recognize that it is deviating. As an obstacle to which the main character b1 fits during the story development, for example, the control means 50 may be programmed in advance so that each pattern of the variable display means 20 is changed and displayed as follows.

That is, for example, "the main character b
1 is told by Yakuza b3 and is dropped off at the station on the way. "Also," the main character b1 is called to by a cute girl, and I get off at the station on the way together. " The point is to set some display patterns in which the main character b1 cannot reach the target station c7. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3, it is sufficient to set some display patterns such as "grandma has come and give up his seat" and the like, which cannot be reached while sitting down.

Further, as a display example of the outlying story development, for example, "after the stop station, everyone including the main character b1 will get off due to a vehicle failure", or "train at the target station c7" By setting some display patterns such as "a passes through without stopping", it is possible to produce variety in story development.

Whichever out-of-range story is developed, if the lottery result is out of order, the main character b1 cannot sit on the destination station c7 on the screen 21 of the variable display means 20 due to some obstacle. When it becomes clear, the player can recognize that he is out of the game, and the story developing game as one unit ends.

In the above embodiment, an example of the display change mode of each picture in the variable display means, which is the basis of the present invention, is shown, but the content of story development is not limited to this. Further, in accordance with the progress of the story development game, the conversation between the main character and the surrounding sub-characters may be generated not by displaying on the screen but by causing a speaker to make a voice.

Further, the control means is composed of the display control section and the game control section, and each section has a CPU, but it is also possible to collectively realize these by one CPU. Further, the program for developing a predetermined story set in advance is not limited to being stored in a ROM or the like that constitutes a computer as a control unit, but is stored in a recording medium such as another magnetic recording medium or a magneto-optical recording medium. It may be configured so as to allow it.

Further, although the variable winning a prize mouth is shown as the value generating means in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an accessory having another shape capable of causing a morphological change that facilitates winning of a ball. Alternatively, it may be a control means or the like that increases the ratio of the number of prize balls within a fixed time.

[0061]

According to the gaming machine and the gaming method of the present invention, the control means performs a random lottery based on the winning of the specific winning opening, and is preset according to whether or not the result of the lottery is hit. Since a pattern that develops a predetermined story is selected and displayed on the variable display means, it is possible to give various effects to the game to the pattern and its changing process on the variable display means that induces the generation of special value. By increasing the player's expectation, further stimulating the player's euphoria, and further visually increasing interest, the player's desire can be sufficiently satisfied.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a picture displayed on the variable display means during the story developing game in the gaming machine and the gaming method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a game process in the gaming machine and the gaming method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a progress process of a story developing game in the gaming machine and the gaming method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Gaming machine 12 ... Gaming board surface 20 ... Variable display means (liquid crystal display) 21 ... Screen 30 ... Value generating means (variable winning opening) 40 ... Hold display means 50 ... Control means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A game in which a random lottery is performed based on winning of a ball hit on a game board surface to a specific winning opening, and a special value advantageous to a player is generated when the result of the lottery corresponds to a win. In the machine, a variable display means provided on the game board surface and capable of displaying various patterns according to the result of the lottery, and a pattern for developing a predetermined story set in advance depending on whether the lottery result is hit or miss And a value generation means for generating a special value advantageous to a player when the lottery result corresponds to a win, . 2. The control means performs a random lottery based on winning of a prize in the specific winning opening, and at least as a pattern for developing a predetermined story set in advance in accordance with a win or failure of the result of the lottery. A train and a hero character boarding the train, and a track map showing the current position of the train are displayed on the variable display means, and when the lottery result corresponds to a win, the hero character gets on the train to the target station. While being able to arrive while sitting, when the lottery result corresponds to a miss, the variable display means displays the story development that the main character cannot arrive while sitting at the target station due to a predetermined obstacle on the train. If the lottery result corresponds to a win, the value generating means is notified when the story development on the variable display means is completed. Gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured to direct the generation of special value to. 3. The value generating means is provided on the game board surface, and comprises a variable winning a prize opening / closing opening and closing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time when the lottery result corresponds to a win. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 4. When a ball newly wins the specific winning opening from the winning of the specific winning opening to the end of the generation of the special value after the story is developed by the variable display means, the control means 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a hold display means capable of displaying the number of execution rights of the randomly selected execution that is not executed based on the command of. 5. A game in which a random lottery is carried out based on winning of a ball hit on a game board surface to a specific winning opening, and a special value advantageous to a player is generated when the result of the lottery corresponds to a win. In the method, at least a train and a hero character who gets on the train, and a track map showing the current position of the train are variably displayed as a pattern for developing a predetermined story in accordance with the hit or miss of the lottery result. In the case where the lottery result corresponds to a win, the hero character can arrive on the train while sitting at the target station while the lottery result corresponds to a miss, the hero character is in the train. At the variable display means, the story development that the user cannot arrive at the destination station while sitting at the target station according to the predetermined obstacle is displayed. When, at the time when the storyline in the variable display unit is completed, the game method characterized by comprising the step of generating a favorable special value to the player by value generating means.