JP6694669B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that has a gaming area in which a gaming ball (gaming medium) moves and that launches a gaming ball to the gaming area in response to a player's operation. This type of gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening as a detection area for detecting a game ball in the game area, and when it detects that the game ball has won in the starting winning opening, it performs a special lottery and displays a variable display of symbols on the display device. When the result of the special lottery is a big hit, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific mode. Then, the game state is shifted to the special game state, the special game is executed a plurality of times in the special game state, and in each special game, the special winning opening provided in the game area is operated to the open state, The game balls are paid out according to the winning of the game balls.

  And in this type of gaming machine, in order to increase the player's willingness to play, various effects are executed by using an effect device such as a liquid crystal display during the variable display of the symbols. And with this type of gaming machine, the game area is becoming smaller due to the larger size of the liquid crystal display, and if a starting winning opening or a special winning opening is provided in the gaming area, a space for the game balls to fall smoothly is created. Since it is not possible to sufficiently secure the game balls, it is feared that if many game balls are dropped in the game region, the game balls will be clogged in the game region. Therefore, in this type of gaming machine, in addition to providing a first discharge port for discharging game balls from the game region at the lower end of the game region, a second discharge port is provided upstream of the first discharge port. There is one (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-067939, A

  Here, in the gaming machine adopting such a configuration, when the game ball enters the second discharge port, the game ball is discharged from the game area without approaching the starting winning port, There arises a problem that the player's interest regarding whereabouts disappears early.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the interest of the player regarding the whereabouts of the game ball.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine that includes a game area in which a game ball moves, and shoots a game ball in the game area according to a player's operation. When the game ball moving in the game area enters. A starting opening where a special lottery is performed to determine whether to win or lose the jackpot, the first state in which the game ball is most likely to enter the starting opening, and the accessibility of the game ball to the starting mouth is highest. The movable part that operates between the lowest state and the second state, the guiding space that guides the game ball that moves in the game area to the starting opening, and the guiding space that has entered but has not entered the starting opening. A specific discharge port for discharging the game ball from the game area is provided, and the guiding space guides the game ball to the starting port when the movable portion is in the first state, and the movable portion is the second. The present invention relates to a gaming machine, which guides a game ball to the specific discharge port when in a state.

  In the present invention, even if the game ball enters the guiding space, the situation of entering the game ball into the starting opening can be adjusted according to whether the movable portion is in the first state or the second state. It is possible to increase the chances of causing the game ball to enter the guiding space and approach the starting opening. Then, when the game ball enters the guidance space, the player's expectation for the game ball entering the starting opening is kept until the game ball enters the specific outlet even if the game ball does not enter the starting opening. Since it can be continued, the player's interest in the whereabouts of the game ball can be increased.

  (2) In the game machine of the present invention, the game machine further comprises an image display means provided so as to be surrounded by the game area and displaying an image, and the guiding space moves in a game area on the left side of the image display means. A game ball and a game ball moving in the game area on the right side of the image display means may be accepted.

  By doing so, it is possible to allow the game ball moving in the game area on the left side of the image display means and the game ball moving in the game area on the right side of the image display means to enter the guiding space.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the starting opening, the movable portion, the guiding space, and the specific discharge opening may be formed as one unit.

  By doing so, the starting port, the movable part, the guiding space, and the specific discharge port can be collectively provided, so that the game area can be efficiently configured.

  (4) The gaming machine of the present invention further comprises another discharge port for discharging the game ball that has not entered the guide space from the game area, and the start port, the movable part, the guide space, and the specific discharge. The outlet and the other outlet may be formed as one unit.

  In this way, the starting ball, the movable part, the guide space, the specific discharge port and the other discharge ports are integrated to efficiently configure the game area, and the game ball enters the guide space as the path of the game ball. Then, there can be a route to enter the starting port or the specific outlet, and a route to enter the other outlet without the game ball entering the guiding space.

  According to the present invention, a player's interest in the whereabouts of a game ball can be increased.

It is a perspective view showing appearance composition of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the appearance composition of the game board of the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing appearance composition of a starting winning prize unit of an embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing an internal configuration of a starting winning opening unit of an embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing an internal configuration of a starting winning opening unit of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the starting winning opening unit of embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the internal structure of the starting winning opening unit of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view showing the appearance composition of the state display device of the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the variation type and variation time of the symbol in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the composition of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the composition of the lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed on the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the image displayed on the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

  The present embodiment will be described below. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential configuration requirements of the invention.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The game machine of the present embodiment plays a game using a game ball (game medium) rented from a game arcade, and is provided inside the game machine and an outer frame 2 that forms an outer surface of the game machine. , A game board 6 forming a game area 4 in which a game ball moves, a glass unit 8 for making the game board 6 visible and inaccessible to a player, and a front frame 10 to which the glass unit 8 is attached ing.

  The portion of the front frame 10 that surrounds the glass unit 8 is made of a translucent material that transmits light, and inside the portion that is made of a translucent material, a production light for exciting the game. A plurality of front-frame lamps 12 that output, for example, are provided. Speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame 10 and on the left and right of the lower part of the front frame 10 to output effect sounds for exciting the game.

  Further, in the lower center of the front frame 10, an upper plate 16 for storing game balls is provided, and on the left side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16, in order to pay out the game balls from the gaming machine to the player. Is provided with a payout opening 18. Further, a grip unit 20 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 10, and when a player performs an operation of rotating the grip unit 20 clockwise toward the gaming machine, it is not shown provided inside the gaming machine. The launching device operates to launch a game ball into the game area 4. The launching device of this embodiment can launch 99 game balls (1.65 game balls per second) per minute.

  Then, on the right side of the inner side surface of the upper plate 16, a supply port 22 for supplying a game ball from the upper plate 16 to the launching device is provided. Further, below the upper plate 16, there is provided a lower plate 24 for storing an extra game ball when the upper plate 16 cannot store the game balls.

  In addition, an effect button 26 (effect operation means) is provided on the front side of the edge of the upper plate 16, and when the player operates the effect button 26, the effect performed by the gaming machine changes.

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

  A liquid crystal display 31 is provided in the center of the game board 6 so as to display an effect image for enlivening the game and the like, and is surrounded by the game area 4. In the present embodiment, the game ball cannot pass through the front side of the liquid crystal display 31, and the game ball launched from the launching device is the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 31 or the right side of the liquid crystal display 31. The game area 4 is designed to fall. A large number of game nails (not shown) are struck in the game area 4 so as to intersect the surface of the game board 6, and the moving direction of the game balls moving in the game area 4 changes randomly. ..

  In the lower left game area 4 of the liquid crystal display 31, there is formed a passage 34 through which a game ball falling in the left game area 4 of the liquid crystal display 31 can pass, and an opening formed at the upstream end of the passage 34. When the game ball enters the passage 34 from 36, the game ball passes through the passage 34 and drops onto the stage 38 provided at the lower edge of the liquid crystal display 31. And the upper surface of the stage 38 is a smooth curved surface, and a gap is formed between the stage 38 and the glass unit 8 so that the game balls can drop downward from the stage 38, and drops from the passage 34 onto the stage 38. The game ball reciprocates left and right on the stage 38 and then falls downward from the stage 38.

  Further, below the center of the stage 38, a first start winning port 40 into which a game ball dropped downward from the stage 38 can enter is provided, and the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 31 does not pass through the passage 34. A game ball that has fallen into the game area, a game ball that has dropped from the vicinity of the center of the stage 38 but has not entered the first start winning opening 40, or a game ball that has dropped from the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 31 A start winning opening unit 44 having a possible second starting winning opening 42 (starting opening) is provided.

  3 (A) and 3 (B) are external perspective views of the starting winning opening unit 44 removed from the game board 6. As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the starting winning opening unit 44 of this embodiment can be integrally attached to and removed from the gaming machine. Then, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, the first starting winning opening 40 is configured such that the game balls enter one by one from above, and the game balls are collected inside the gaming machine when the game balls enter. Has been done. A sensor (detection means) that detects that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 40 is provided behind the first starting winning opening 40, and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 40. Each time it is detected, a special lottery for obtaining a random number value and determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed, and a predetermined number (one or more specified number, for example, three) of game balls are given to the player. Be paid out.

  In addition, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, the second starting winning opening 42 is provided below the first starting winning opening 40, and the second starting winning opening 42 enters the game balls one by one from the front. In addition, the game ball is configured to be collected inside the game machine when the game ball enters. A sensor (detection means) that detects that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 42 is provided behind the second start winning opening 42, and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 42. Each time it is detected, a special lottery for obtaining a random number value and determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed, and a predetermined number (one or more specified number, for example, three) of game balls are given to the player. Be paid out.

  Here, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, a game ball that has fallen in the game area 4 is received from the left or right side of the second starting winning opening 42 in front of the second starting winning opening 42 A first guidance space 45 (guidance space) that guides to the start winning opening 42 is formed. The first guiding space 45 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second starting winning opening 42 is provided with an ordinary accessory 48 including a closing member 46 (movable part) that closes the second starting winning opening 42, and the closing member 46. As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the open state (first state, enterable state) in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port 42 and the second state as shown in FIG. 3 (B). It is configured to be operable between a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which a game ball cannot enter the start winning opening 42. The ordinary accessory 48 includes a drive device such as a solenoid that operates the closing member 46, and the driving device is controlled so that the closing member 46 operates under a predetermined condition.

  The number of game balls paid out to the player each time the game ball enters the first start winning opening 40, and the number of game balls paid out to the player each time the game ball entering the second starting winning opening 42. May be the same or different.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the starting winning opening unit 44 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the starting winning opening unit 44 as viewed from the rear side. As shown in FIG. 4, the starting winning opening unit 44 includes a front cover 50 that constitutes the front surface of the starting winning opening unit 44, and a main body portion 52 in which a first starting winning opening 40 and a second starting winning opening 42 are formed. Is equipped with. Then, the first out which collects the game balls, which have not entered any of the winning openings, from the game area 4 and collects them inside the gaming machine so as to be immediately below the second starting winning opening 42 in the main body 52. A port 54 (specific discharge port) is provided. To the left of the first outlet 54, there is a second outlet 56 (another outlet) for discharging the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings from the game area 4 and collecting them inside the gaming machine. The third outlet 58 is provided to the right of the first outlet 54 and collects the game balls that have not entered any of the winning outlets from the game area 4 and collects them inside the gaming machine. A discharge port) is provided.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5, on the back surface of the front cover 50, a first guiding space 45 for guiding the game ball to the second starting winning opening 42 is formed in a portion in front of the second starting winning opening 42. The second guiding space 62 for guiding the game ball to the second out opening 56 is formed in the portion in front of the second out opening 56, and the third in the portion in front of the third out opening 58. A third guiding space 64 for guiding the game ball is formed in the out port 58.

  Specifically, on the left side (the right side in the figure) of the upper part of the first guiding space 45, the game balls that have entered the first guiding space 45 from the left side of the second starting winning opening 42 are placed in the second starting winning opening 42. So that the left guiding surface 65 is formed so as to descend toward the central portion of the first guiding space 45, and the right side of the upper part of the first guiding space 45 (left side in the figure), The game ball that has entered the first guiding space 45 from the right side of the second starting winning opening 42 is inclined toward the center of the first guiding space 45 so as to guide the gaming ball to the second starting winning opening 42. The right guiding surface 66 is formed.

  Then, between the left guide surface 65 and the right guide surface 66, an entrance 67 having a size that allows the game balls to enter one by one is formed. Below the entrance 67, a left guiding wall 68 and a right guiding wall 69 are formed on the left and right so as to maintain the size of the entrance 67. The left guiding wall 68 and the right guiding wall 69 are It reaches a portion in front of the outlet 54. As a result, the first guiding space 45 is surrounded by the inner surface of the left guiding wall 68, the inner surface of the right guiding wall 69, the back surface of the front cover 50, and the front surface of the main body portion 52 below the entrance 67. A space is formed with a size that allows the individual game balls to be vertically aligned.

  That is, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, by the left guide surface 65, the right guide surface 66, the inner surface of the left guide wall 68, the inner surface of the right guide wall 69, the back surface of the front cover 50 and the front surface of the main body 52. The first induction space 45 is formed, and the first induction space 45 extends downward from a portion in front of the second starting winning opening 42 to a portion in front of the first out opening 54. The 1-guide space 45 guides the game ball to the second start winning port 42 and also guides the game ball to the first outlet port 54.

  The left guide wall 68 separates the first guide space 45 and the second guide space 62, and the right guide wall 69 separates the first guide space 45 and the third guide space 64.

  FIG. 6 is a front view of the starting winning opening unit 44 in which the closing member 46 is in the open state. As shown in FIG. 6, in the state where the starting winning opening unit 44 is attached to the game board 6, the left guiding surface 65 and the right guiding surface 66 are arranged so as to descend toward the second starting winning opening 42, and the liquid crystal display. The game ball that has dropped in the game area 4 on the left side of 31 is guided to the second starting winning opening 42 by the left guide surface 65, and the game ball that has dropped in the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 31 is the right guide surface. 66 is guided to the second start winning opening 42.

  Then, the upper part of the first guide space 45 is in contact with the second start winning opening 42, and the lower part of the first guide space 45 is in contact with the first out port 54. The horizontal width of the closing member 46 is the same as the horizontal width of the first guiding space 45 below the entrance 67, and the closing member 46 is inside the first guiding space 45 between the open state and the closed state. It is possible to operate with. When the closing member 46 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 42, and the closing member 46 closes the lower part of the first guiding space 45, so that the game ball is in the first outlet 54. Is inaccessible.

  7A and 7B are cross-sectional views taken along the line AA of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7 (A), in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, when the closing member 46 is in the open state, the upper end of the closing member 46 reaches the back surface of the front cover 50 and the first guiding space 45. The inner side surface of the closing member 46 is inclined so as to go down toward the second start winning opening 42 while closing the lower part of the. Therefore, when the game ball reaches the entrance 67 when the closing member 46 is in the open state, the game ball is guided to the inner surface of the closing member 46 and enters the second starting winning opening 42, and the first outlet 54. It is designed not to enter.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the closing member 46 is in the closed state, the closing member 46 closes the second starting winning opening 42 but does not close the lower part of the first guiding space 45. When the game ball reaches the entrance 67 in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the second start winning port 42 but enters the first outlet 54. The first out port 54 is in contact with the lower end of the first guide space 45, and all of the game balls that have entered the first guide space 45 but have not entered the second start winning port 42 are the first out ports. It is designed to enter 54.

  In this way, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, while allowing the game balls to enter the first guiding space 45 from the left and right sides of the second starting winning opening 42, The game ball that has entered the 1-guide space 45 is guided to the second starting winning opening 42 when the closing member 46 is in the open state, and the second starting winning opening when the closing member 46 is in the closed state. After passing in front of 42, the player is guided to the first outlet 54 adjacent immediately below the second start winning port 42.

  Therefore, according to the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, even if the game ball enters the first guiding space 45, the second starting winning opening depending on whether the closing member 46 is open or closed. Since it is possible to adjust the state of entry of the game balls into the second 42, regardless of the number of the game balls allowed to enter the second start winning hole 42, the game balls enter the first guiding space and the second It is possible to increase the chances of approaching the starting winning opening 42. When the game ball enters the first guidance space, the player's expectation for the game ball entering the second start winning opening 42 can be continued until just before the game ball enters the first outlet 54. Therefore, the player's interest in the whereabouts of the game ball can be increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the state where the starting winning opening unit 44 is attached to the game board 6, among the game balls that have dropped in the game area 4 on the left side of the liquid crystal display 31 in the second guide space 62. A game ball that has not entered the first start winning opening 40 or the first guidance space 45 can enter, and the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 31 has fallen into the third guidance space 64. Among the game balls, the game balls that have not entered the first starting winning opening 40 or the first guiding space 45 can enter.

  FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7C, the second outlet 56 is in contact with the lower end of the second guide space 62, and all the game balls that have entered the second guide space 62 enter the second outlet 56. It is like this. Further, FIG. 7D is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7D, the third outlet 58 is in contact with the lower end of the third guiding space 64, and all the game balls that have entered the third guiding space 64 enter the third outlet 58. It is like this.

  Therefore, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, among the gaming balls that have fallen in the game area 4, the gaming balls that have not entered the first starting winning opening 40 or the first guiding space 45 are the second outs. It can be discharged from the game area 4 by the mouth 56 or the third outlet 58 and collected inside the game machine.

  As described above, in the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, as one unit, the first starting winning opening 40, the second starting winning opening 42, the closing member 46, the first guiding space 45, the first outlet 54, and the second opening. Since the outlet 56, the third outlet 58, the second guide space 62 and the third guide space 64 are formed so as to be close to each other, the display area of the liquid crystal display 31 increases and the game area 4 decreases. Even so, the starting winning opening unit 44 can be provided at the lower end of the game area 4, and the first out opening 54, the second out opening 56 and the third out opening 58 are arranged at the lowermost end of the playing area 4. can do.

  Thereby, according to the starting winning opening unit 44 of the present embodiment, even if the display area of the liquid crystal display 31 is increased and the game area 4 is decreased, a space in which the game balls smoothly fall is secured in the game area 4. Therefore, even if the game ball enters the first out port 54, the second out port 56, or the third out port 58 while preventing the game ball from being jammed in the game area 4, the game ball Since the player's sense of expectation for the game ball entering the second start winning hole 42 can be continued by bringing the player closer to the second starting prize hole 42, the player's interest in the whereabouts of the game ball is increased. Can be increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the upper part of the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 31, there is provided a passage gate 70 through which the game balls pass without being collected inside the game machine. This passage gate 70 has a built-in sensor for detecting that the game ball has passed, and every time the game ball passes through the passage gate 70, a normal lottery is performed in which a random number value is acquired to determine whether or not the normal hit is successful. ..

  Further, in the lower part of the game area 4 on the right side of the liquid crystal display 31, there is provided a special winning opening 71 for collecting the game balls inside the game machine when the game balls enter. This special winning opening 71 has a built-in sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered, and is provided with a special character 72 having a plate-like member that closes the special winning opening 71. It is configured to be operable between an open state (first state, accessible state) in which a game ball can enter the winning opening 71 and a closed state (second state, inaccessible state) in which a game ball cannot enter. There is. Then, the special accessory 72 has a built-in drive device such as a solenoid for operating the plate-shaped member, and is controlled so as to be opened under a predetermined condition in a special game state that starts when the jackpot is won in the special lottery. It Each time a game ball enters the special winning opening 71, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out to the player.

  The game ball launching device is configured so that the shooting output of the game ball changes by adjusting the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 shown in FIG. 1, and when the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is small. The game ball is shot so that the game ball falls in the left game area 4 of the effect unit 33, and when the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 is large, the game ball falls in the right game area 4 of the effect unit 33. A game ball is shot at.

  Therefore, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the grip unit 20 according to the game situation, the game ball falls in the left game area 4 or passes through the passage 34 and the stage 38, and the first start winning opening 40 Alternatively, the game ball is fired so as to win the second start winning hole 42 (left hit), the game ball falls in the right game area 4, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 70, or 2 A game ball is shot so that the game ball will be won in the start winning hole 42 or the game ball will be won in the big winning hole 71 (right hitting).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the left side, the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 70, and the game ball does not enter the big winning opening 71. In addition, when the game ball falls in the game area 4 on the right side, the game ball does not enter the first starting winning opening 40.

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 6 and outside the game area 4, there is provided a status display device 80 for indicating various statuses of the game machine by turning on and off a lamp or the like.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing an external configuration of the status display device 80. The state display device 80, as shown in FIG. 3, a normal symbol display unit 82, a normal hold display unit 84, a first special symbol display unit 86, a first special hold display unit 88, a second special symbol display unit 90, the second A 2 special hold display section 92 and a game state display section 94 are provided.

  The normal symbol display portion 82 is configured by two lamps, and when the ordinary lottery is performed, the two symbols are blinked to display the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the two symbols are turned on or off to stop the ordinary symbol. Display the result of the ordinary lottery.

  The normal hold display unit 84 is composed of two lamps, and when the game symbol has already passed through the passage gate 70 and the normal symbol is already in a variable display, the normal lottery is performed even if the random number for the normal lottery is acquired. When the random number for ordinary lottery is suspended because it cannot be performed, it displays the number of ordinary suspensions corresponding to the number of random number for ordinary lottery that is suspended, and turns on or off two lamps or Depending on the combination of blinking, 0 to 4 ordinary reserved numbers are displayed.

  The first special symbol display portion 86 is configured by a 7-segment display, and when the special lottery is performed by entering the game ball into the first starting winning opening 40, the first special symbol is caused by blinking the 7-segment display. Is variably displayed, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting the 7-segment display in any one of a plurality of modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

  The first special reserved display portion 88 is composed of two lamps, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already variably displayed at the time when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 40, such as a special case. If the special lottery random number value is suspended as the first special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number value for lottery is acquired, it corresponds to the number of the reserved first special random number values. The first special reservation number is displayed, and the first special reservation number of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the two lamps.

  The second special symbol display unit 90 is configured by a 7-segment display, and when the special lottery is performed by entering the game ball into the second starting winning opening 42, the second special symbol is caused by blinking the 7-segment display. Is variably displayed, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on the 7-segment display in any one of a plurality of modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed.

  The second special reserved display portion 92 is configured by two lamps, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is already variably displayed at the time when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 42, the special symbol is special. When the special lottery random number value is suspended as the second special random number value because the special lottery cannot be performed even if the random number value for lottery is acquired, it corresponds to the number of the second special random number values being suspended. The second special reservation number is displayed, and 0 to 4 second special reservation numbers are displayed by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking two lamps.

  The gaming state display unit 94 is composed of six lamps, and displays the currently set type of gaming state by a combination of lighting, extinguishing, or blinking the six lamps. In the present embodiment, a normal state (low probability state), a probability variation state in which the jackpot winning probability is set higher than the normal state (high probability state), and a special game state that starts when the jackpot is won in the special lottery. , 4 kinds of game state of the time saving state which shortens the variation time of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol and frequently causes the execution timing of the special lottery can be set, and turns on or off the 6 lamps. Alternatively, a combination of blinking displays which gaming state is set.

  FIG. 9 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 and a sub board 102. The functions of each board such as the main board 100 and the sub-board 102 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, and the like. It is realized by software including a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

  The main board 100 receives an input signal from an input means such as a passage gate sensor 104, a first starting winning opening sensor 106, a second starting winning opening sensor 108, a special winning opening sensor 110, a payout sensor 116, and executes a game. Various kinds of calculations are performed, and the operation control of the output means such as the state display drive device 120, the normal accessory drive device 122, the special accessory drive device 124, and the payout device 130 is performed based on the operation results.

  In addition, the sub-board 102 receives a signal sent from the main board 100 and an input signal from the effect button switch 150, performs various calculations for executing an effect according to the progress of the game, and the operation result. Based on, the operation control of the effect display device 170, the sound device 172, the effect device 176 such as the effect drive device 174 is performed.

  And the main board 100, the random number generation means 210, the normal lottery means 220, the normal display control means 222, the normal accessory control means 224, the special lottery means 230, the special display control means 240, the game state transition control means 250, the special game execution. It comprises a means 260, a payout control means 270, a communication control means 280, and a main memory 290.

  The random number generation means 210 is means for generating random number values for lottery, and is realized by a random number generator for generating hardware random numbers and a program for generating 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 circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the "random number value" is not limited to a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular, so Also includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The normal lottery means 220 acquires a random number value for normal lottery from the random number generation means 210 based on the detection signal input from the passage gate sensor 104 that detects the game balls passing through the passage gate 70 one by one. An ordinary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the ordinary random numbers are stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912 of the main memory 290 and read out from the ordinary random number storage means 2912. Then, in the ordinary lottery, the ordinary lottery means 220 performs an ordinary winning determination process, an ordinary variation determination process, and the like.

  The regular win determination process is a process of determining whether or not the regular win has been won. In the normal winning determination process, which ordinary lottery table among the plural kinds of ordinary lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is used by the ordinary lottery means 220 to perform the random number determination process. Is determined according to the game state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the ordinary lottery table A and the ordinary lottery table B are stored in the lottery table storage means 2910. In each ordinary lottery table, for each of the 100 random number values 0 to 99, Ordinary hit or loss is associated. Specifically, in the ordinary lottery table A, the correspondence relation between the ordinary win or loss and a plurality of random number values is set so that the ordinary win is won with a probability of about 1/20, and in the ordinary lottery table B, about 19 / Correspondence between the normal win or loss and the random number value of 0 to 99 is set so that the normal win is won with a probability of 20. Then, the normal lottery means 220 selects the normal lottery table A when the game state is neither the probability changing state nor the time saving state, and selects the normal lottery table B when the game state is the probability changing state or the time saving state. ..

  Then, the ordinary lottery means 220 refers to the selected ordinary lottery table, and whether or not the random number value that matches the one-time ordinary lottery random number value read from the ordinary random number storage means 2912 is associated with the ordinary hit. By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not the normal win is won.

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

  The normal variation determination process is a process of determining which of the plurality of variation types the variation type of the normal symbol is according to the game state. In the normal fluctuation determination process, the normal lottery means 220 determines the fluctuation type of the normal symbol to be the normal fluctuation 1 when the gaming state is neither the probability changing state nor the time saving state, and the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state. In, the fluctuation type of the normal symbol is determined to be the normal fluctuation 2.

  Further, the ordinary lottery means 220, when the ordinary random number storage means 2912 stores the random number for the ordinary lottery, when the ordinary symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the ordinary random number storage means immediately stores the ordinary random number as if the opportunity for the ordinary lottery has arrived. The random number for normal lottery for one time is read out from the means 2912 and the ordinary lottery is performed. However, when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the random number for normal lottery is held. Then, when the random number for normal lottery is held, when the variable display of the normal symbol ends, the normal lottery means 220 immediately reads from the normal random number storage means 2912 that the opportunity for execution of the normal lottery has arrived. The normal lottery is performed on the random number for the normal lottery.

  Here, when a passage signal is further input from the passage gate sensor 104 in a state where the random number for ordinary lottery is held, the ordinary lottery means 220 determines the random number generating means based on the input of the passage signal. An ordinary lottery random number value is acquired from 210, and the ordinary lottery random number value is stored in the ordinary random number storage means 2912 with a limit of four times the ordinary lottery random number value. Then, when the execution opportunity of the ordinary lottery arrives, the ordinary lottery is performed on the random number value for one ordinary lottery read out from the ordinary random number storage means 2912 in the FIFO (First In First Out) format. Then, in a state where the normal random number storage means 2912 stores four random number values for normal lottery, the normal lottery means 220, even if a passage signal is input from the passage gate sensor 104, the normal random number storage means 2912 is used for normal lottery. Do not store the random number for use.

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

  In the normal symbol display control process, the normal display control means 222, in the variation time according to the variation type of the ordinary symbol determined in the ordinary variation determination process, the ordinary symbol by blinking the two lamps of the ordinary symbol display section 82. Is variably displayed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off the two lamps of the normal symbol display portion 82, depending on whether or not the winning flag for the ordinary hit in the ordinary hit determination process is turned on, The result of the ordinary lottery is displayed on the ordinary symbol display portion 82.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the fluctuation type is the normal fluctuation 1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 20 seconds, and when the fluctuation type is the normal fluctuation 2, it is normal. The variation time of the symbol is set to 1 second. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state at the time of the ordinary lottery is neither the probability variation state nor the time saving state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is set to 20 by the variation type of the ordinary symbol being determined as the ordinary variation 1. Set to seconds, if the game state at the time of the normal lottery is a probable change state or a time saving state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 1 second by determining the variation type of the ordinary symbol to be the ordinary variation 2. Therefore, when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state, the timing for executing the ordinary lottery is more frequent.

  In the normal hold display control process, the normal display control unit 222 turns on or off or blinks the two lamps of the normal hold display unit 84 according to the number of the random number for normal lottery stored in the normal random number storage unit 2912. Depending on the combination of doing, 0 to 4 reserved numbers are displayed.

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

  In the normal accessory control process 1, when the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode showing the winning of the normal hit until the 20 seconds elapse The drive control of the normal accessory drive device 122 is performed so that 48 is in the enlarged state.

  In the normal accessory control process 2, when the game state is neither the probability changing state nor the time saving state, the normal symbol is normally displayed until 0.1 seconds elapses, with the symbol being stopped and displayed in a mode showing the normal winning. The drive control of the normal accessory drive device 122 is performed so that the accessory 48 is in the expanded state.

  Therefore, in the normal accessory control process 1, the normal accessory 48 operates so as to increase the ease of winning the game ball into the second start winning opening 42, but in the normal accessory control process 2, the second start prize. The normal accessory 48 operates so that the easiness of winning the game ball into the mouth 42 hardly increases.

  The special lottery means 230 is for special lottery from the random number generating means 210, based on the detection signal being input from the first start winning opening sensor 106 that detects the game balls entering the first starting winning opening 40 one by one. The random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 of the main memory 290 as the first special random number value. Further, the special lottery means 230, based on the detection signal is input from the second start winning opening sensor 108 for detecting the game balls entering the second starting winning opening 42 one by one, the special lottery from the random number generating means 210. The special random number value is acquired and stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the 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 for determining whether or not the big hit is won. Then, in the special lottery, the special lottery means 230 performs a jackpot determination process, a symbol determination process, a special variation determination process, and the like.

  The jackpot determining process is a process of determining whether or not the jackpot is won. In the jackpot determination process, the special lottery means 230 first determines which of the win / loss lottery tables among the plurality of types of win / loss lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290 is used for the random number determination process. Determined according to the gaming state.

  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, a jackpot or a loss is associated with each of the 65536 random number values 0 to 65535. Specifically, in the jackpot lottery table A, the correspondence relation between the jackpot or the loss and the random number value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1/399, and in the jackpot lottery table B, about 1 / Correspondence between the jackpot or the loss and the random number value of 0 to 65535 is set so that the jackpot is won with a probability of 39. Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the big hit lottery table A when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, and selects the big hit lottery table B when the game state is the probability change state.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected winning / winning lottery table, and the random number value that matches the one-time first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914 corresponds to the jackpot. It is determined whether or not the jackpot is won by determining whether or not the jackpot is won.

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

  Design determination process, when the big hit in the jackpot determination process, 16 round probability variation design (second type), 8 round probability variation design (second type), 4 round probability variation design (second type), 4 round normal design This is a process of determining which of the jackpot symbols (the jackpot type of jackpot) of the (first type) is won. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores a symbol lottery table A and a symbol lottery table B as shown in FIG. 11, and in the symbol determination process, the special lottery means 230 stores a special random number memory. When the first special random number value is read from the means 2914, the random number determination processing is performed using the symbol lottery table A, and when the second special random number value is read from the special random number storage means 2914, the symbol lottery table B Is used to perform a random number determination process.

  And in each symbol lottery table, 16 round probability variation designs, 8 round probability variation designs, 4 round probability variation designs or 4 round normal designs are associated with each of the 100 random number values from 0 to 99. Specifically, in both the symbol lottery table A and the symbol lottery table B, a probability of 16 round probability variation is won with a probability of about 20/100, and an probability of 8 round probability variation is won with probability of about 20/100, about 40 / 4 round probability variation pattern is elected with a probability of 100, and 16 round probability variation symbol, 8 round probability variation symbol, 4 round probability variation symbol, 4 round regular symbol and 0 so that 4 round normal symbol is elected with a probability of about 20/100. Correspondences with random number values of ~ 99 are set.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected symbol lottery table, and one of the first special random number values or the second special random number values read from the special random number storage means 2914 is associated with any of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. By determining whether or not, it is determined which of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols has been won.

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

  The special variation determination process, the variation type of the first special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 86 or the second special symbol to be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 90, depending on whether or not the jackpot is won. This is a process of determining which of a plurality of fluctuation types is to be performed. In the special variation determination process, which of the plurality of types of variation lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage means 2910 of the main memory 290, the special lottery means 230 first uses which variation lottery table to perform the random number determination process. Is decided according to whether or not the jackpot is won.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery table storage means 2910 stores the variable lottery table A and the variable lottery table B as shown in FIG. In each variation lottery table, one of the variation types of super reach 1, super reach 2, normal reach, and no reach corresponds to each of a plurality of random number values (for example, 100 random number values of 0 to 99). It is attached. In detail, as shown in FIG. 12, in Super Reach 1 and Super Reach 2, the variable lottery table A has a higher selection probability than the variable lottery table B, but the normal reach has the variable lottery table B. Has a higher selection probability than the variable lottery table A. In the variable lottery table A, the selection probability is high in the order of super reach 1> super reach 2> normal reach, but in the variable lottery table B, the selection probability is high in the order of normal reach> super reach 2> super reach 1. Is becoming In addition, no reach is not subject to the lottery in the variable lottery table A.

  Then, the special lottery means 230 selects the variable lottery table A when the big hit is won in the big hit determination process, and selects the variable lottery table B when the big hit is lost in the big hit determination process. Then, the special lottery means 230 refers to the selected variation lottery table, and a plurality of variations of random number values that match the one-time first special random number value or the second special random number value read from the special random number storage means 2914. By determining which of the types is associated, it is determined which of the plurality of variation types has been won, and the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined as the winning variation type. That is, when the one-time special lottery random number value read from the special random number storage unit 2914 is the first special random number value, the variation type of the first special symbol is determined as the winning variation type, and the special random number storage unit When the random number value for special lottery for one time read from 2914 is the second special random number value, the variation type of the second special symbol is determined as the variation type that has been won.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the super reach 1 is determined, the jackpot is most often won, and when the super reach 2 is determined, the jackpot is the next. When the normal reach is decided, the jackpot is most often won next. Therefore, the expectation for the jackpot win is different for each of the plurality of variation types with reach.

  Further, the special lottery means 230, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not variably displayed, and the gaming state. If is not the special game state, the first special random number value or the second special random number value for one time is read out from the special random number storage means 2914 immediately after the execution of the special lottery has come, and the special lottery is performed. When the special symbol or the second special symbol is being variably displayed or the game state is the special game state, the first special random number value or the second special random number value is reserved.

  When a winning signal is further input from the first starting winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 108 in a state where the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held, the special lottery means. Reference numeral 230 denotes a random number value for special lottery obtained from the random number generating means 210 based on the input of the winning signal from the first start winning a prize sensor 106 or the second starting prize hole sensor 108, and the obtained special lottery random number. The numerical value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914 as the first special random number value or the second special random number value.

  In the state where the special random number storage means 2914 stores the first special random number value for four times, the special lottery means 230 stores the special random number storage means 2914 in the special random number storage means 2914 even if the winning signal is input from the first start winning opening sensor 106. Do not store the first random number value. Further, in the state where the second special random number value for four times is stored in the special random number storage unit 2914, the special lottery unit 230 stores the special random number storage unit 2914 in the special random number storage unit 2914 even if the winning signal is input from the second starting winning opening sensor 108. The second special random number value is not stored.

  Then, when the first special random number value or the second special random number value is suspended, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends, provided that the game state is not the special game state, The special lottery means 230 reads the first special random number value or the second special random number value for one time in the FIFO format from the special random number storage means 2914, and specially reads out the read first special random number value or the second special random number value for one time. Draw lots. That is, in the present embodiment, the special lottery is performed on the first special random number value or the second special random number value according to the order in which the first special random number value or the second special random number value is stored in the special random number storage means 2914.

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

  The first special symbol display control process is a process performed when the first special random number value is read from the special random number storage unit 2914 and the special lottery is performed, and the special display control unit 240 is the special variation determination process. In the variation time corresponding to the variation type of the first special symbol determined in, the first special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the first special symbol display portion 86. Then, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the 7-segment display is predetermined corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot symbols and loss, and the special display control means 240 causes the jackpot winning flag to be in the ON state in the jackpot determination process. Depending on whether or not, and when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, depending on the jackpot symbol whose winning flag is set to ON in the symbol determination process, the 7-segment display is displayed in a plurality of display modes. The first special symbol is stopped and displayed by displaying in one of the display modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the first special symbol display portion 86.

  The second special symbol display control process is a process performed when the second special random number value is read from the special random number storage unit 2914 and the special lottery is performed, and the special display control unit 240 is the special variation determination process. In the variation time according to the variation type of the second special symbol determined in, after the second special symbol is variably displayed by blinking the 7-segment display of the second special symbol display portion 90, the big hit in the jackpot determination process 7-segment display depending on whether or not the winning flag is turned on, and when the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process, depending on the jackpot symbol whose winning flag is set to the ON state in the symbol determination process. The second special symbol is stopped and displayed by displaying in any one of a plurality of display modes, and the result of the special lottery is displayed on the second special symbol display section 90.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation type is super reach 1, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 90 seconds, and the variation type is super reach. If it is 2, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 60 seconds, and if the variation type is normal reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is 30 seconds. Is set.

  When the variation type is determined to be no reach, the special display control means 240, in the first special symbol display control process, the number of special lottery holdings or the game state at the time when the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Depending on whether or not is a time saving state or a probability changing state, in the second special symbol display control process, the number of special lottery holdings or the game state at the time when the variable display of the second special symbol is started is a time saving state or a probability changing state. Either No Reach 1 to No Reach 4 is selected depending on whether or not. Specifically, the special display control means 240 selects no reach 1 if the number of reservations is 0 to 2, no reach 2 if the number of reservations is 3, and 4 if the number of reservations is 4. No reach 3 is selected, and if the game state is a time saving state or a probability variation state, no reach 4 is selected regardless of the number of holdings.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation type is 1 without reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 10 seconds, and the variation type is 2 without reach. If there is a variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 5 seconds, if the variation type is 3 without reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is 3 seconds When the variation type is set to 4 without reach, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is set to 1 second.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is not the time saving state or the probability variation state, the larger the number of holdings is, the shorter the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, so the first special lottery or the second special lottery When the game state is a time saving state or a probability variation state, the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is particularly short, so the first special lottery Alternatively, the execution opportunity for the second special lottery is coming more frequently.

  In the first special suspension display control process, the special display control unit 240 lights the two lamps of the first special suspension display unit 88 according to the number of the first special random number values stored in the special random number storage unit 2914. Alternatively, the number of holdings of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

  In the second special suspension display control process, the special display control unit 240 lights the two lamps of the second special suspension display unit 92 according to the number of the second special random number values stored in the special random number storage unit 2914. Alternatively, the number of holdings of 0 to 4 is displayed by a combination of turning off or blinking.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game state shift control means 250 shifts the game state among the normal state, the special game state, the probability variation state, and the time saving state based on the establishment of a predetermined shift condition. I do. As the game state transition condition, one condition may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be set. When a plurality of conditions are defined, one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or based on the fact that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, the gaming state is set. It is possible to shift to another game state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the special game state. And in the normal state, the ordinary lottery is carried out with reference to the ordinary lottery table A in which the winning probability of the ordinary hit is set to about 1/20, and the jackpot lottery table A in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set to 1/399 is set. A special lottery will be held with reference to it.

  And in the normal state, the winning probability per ordinary in the ordinary lottery is about 1/20 and low, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is as long as 20 seconds, and the period during which the ordinary accessory 48 is in the expanded state is 0.1 seconds. Since it is short, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 42.

  The special game state is started based on the fact that the jackpot is won in the special lottery in the normal state, the probability variation state or the time saving state, and the special game of the predetermined number of rounds (the number of executions) is executed according to the type of the jackpot symbol. When done, it ends.

  Specifically, in the special lottery, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 16-round probability variation symbol is set to the ON state, the 16-round special game of the first round to the 16th round is executed. The special game state ends on the condition.

  Also, in the special lottery, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the eight-round probability variation symbol is set to the ON state, the eight-round special game from the first round to the eighth round has been executed. The special game state ends on the condition.

  Also, in the special lottery, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the 4-round probability variation symbol is set to the ON state, the special game of the fourth round of the first round to the fourth round has been executed. The special game state ends on the condition.

  Also, in the special lottery, when the special game state is started based on the fact that the winning flag of the four-round normal symbol is set to the ON state, the four-round special game of the first round to the fourth round has been executed. The special game state ends on the condition.

  The probability variation state starts when the special game state started based on the winning flag of 16 round probability variation symbol, 8 round probability variation symbol or 4 round probability variation symbol (probability variation symbol) is set to ON state. And, it is possible to shift from the probability change state to the special game state or the normal state. And in the probability change state, the ordinary lottery is carried out by referring to the ordinary lottery table B in which the winning probability of the ordinary hit is set to about 19/20, and the jackpot lottery table B in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set to 1/39 It is advantageous for the player over the normal state in that the special lottery is carried out by referring to it. Then, the probability variation state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probability variation state has reached 9999, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

  Specifically, when the special game state ends, the game state transition control means 250 writes a value (for example, 9999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 9999) to the certainty change end determination counter 2930 of the main memory 290, and changes the probability. Each time a special lottery is performed in the state, decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times the game is played from the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930. When the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the probability variation state is ended and the normal state is started. However, in the probability variation state, the winning probability of the jackpot in the special lottery is set to 1/39, so the special game state is started before the number of times the special lottery is performed in the probability variation state reaches 9999. It's almost never going to a state.

  In the probability change state, the winning probability per ordinary in the ordinary lottery is as high as about 19/20, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is as short as 1 second, and the period during which the ordinary accessory 48 is in the expanded state is as long as 20 seconds. Therefore, it is easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 42 than in the normal state, which is advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the probability change 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 holdings, so that a special lottery execution opportunity comes more frequently than in the normal state. It is supposed to do.

  The time saving state is started upon the termination of the special game state started based on the fact that the winning flag of the four round normal symbol (normal symbol) is set to the ON state, and from the time saving state the special game state or It is possible to shift to the normal state. And in the time saving state, similar to the probability variation state, the ordinary lottery table B in which the winning probability of the ordinary winning is set to about 19/20 is referred to and the ordinary lottery is performed, but the winning probability of the jackpot is approximately the same as in the normal state. The special lottery is performed with reference to the jackpot lottery table A set to 1/399, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the probability variation state. Then, the time saving state ends on the condition that the number of times the special lottery is performed in the time saving state reaches 100 times, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

  Specifically, the game state transition control unit 250 causes the time saving end determination counter 2932 of the main memory 290 to correspond to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) when the game state is shifted to the time saving state ( For example, 100) is written, and every time a special lottery is performed in the time saving state, decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times the game is played from the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932. When the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the time saving state is ended.

  And in the time saving state, like the probability variation state, the winning probability per ordinary in the ordinary lottery is as high as about 19/20, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is as short as 1 second, and the ordinary accessory 48 is in the expanded state. Since it is as long as 20 seconds, it is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 42 than in the normal state.

  Further, in the time saving state, like the probability changing 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 holdings. Execution opportunities are coming frequently.

  The special game execution means 260 is a 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 probability variation symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 has a predetermined number of rounds for the 16 round probability variation symbol as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 16) corresponding to a certain 16 times is set, and every time the special accessory 72 completes the operation in a predetermined mode in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 becomes the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed to add a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 16), the special game state ends.

  Specifically, in the special game execution process 1, in the special game of each round of the first round to the 16th round, the opening timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 72 is opened, or the special winning opening When the sensor 110 detects the entry of one game ball, a value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game ball is added, and when the value of the big prize number counter 2936 reaches an upper limit value (for example, 10). The drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 72 is closed. Then, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

  The special game execution processing 2 is executed based on the fact that the eight-round probability variation symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is the upper limit of the round counter 2933, which is a predetermined number of rounds for the eight-round probability variation symbol. A value (e.g., 8) corresponding to a certain number of 8 times is set, and each time the special accessory 72 completes its operation in a predetermined manner in each round, the value stored in the round counter 2933 becomes the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed to add a corresponding value (for example, 1). When the stored value of the round counter 2933 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 8), the special game state ends.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 2, in the special game of each round of the first round to the eighth round, the release timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 72 is in the open state, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 72 is closed. Then, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

  The special game execution processing 3 is executed based on the fact that the 4-round probability variation symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is a predetermined number of rounds for the 4-round probability variation symbol as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 4) corresponding to a certain number of four times is set, and each time the special accessory 72 completes its operation in a predetermined mode, the value stored in the round counter 2933 becomes the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed to add 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 game state ends.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 3, in the special game of each round of the first round to the fourth round, the open timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 72 is in the open state, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 72 is closed. Then, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

  The special game execution processing 4 is executed based on the fact that the four round normal symbol is won in the special lottery, and the special game execution means 260 is a predetermined number of rounds for the four round normal symbol as the upper limit value of the round counter 2933. A value (for example, 4) corresponding to a certain number of four times is set, and each time the special accessory 72 completes its operation in a predetermined mode, the value stored in the round counter 2933 becomes the number of rounds for one time. Incremental update is performed to add 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 game state ends.

  Specifically, in the special game execution processing 4, in the special game of each round of the first round to the fourth round, the release timer 2934 counts 29 seconds after the special accessory 72 is in the open state, or the number of big prizes. When the value of the counter 2936 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 10), the drive control of the special accessory drive device 124 is performed so that the special accessory 72 is closed. Then, assuming that the condition for ending one round is satisfied, “1” is added to the value of the round counter 2933.

  The payout control means 270 receives the winning signal from the first starting winning hole sensor 106, the winning signal from the second starting winning hole sensor 108, and the winning signal from the big winning hole sensor 110, and then the winning signal is input. Control is performed to cause the payout device 130 to pay out a number of game balls corresponding to the number of prize balls that is predetermined for each. Specifically, the payout control means 270 transmits an instruction command to the payout device 130 to pay out three game balls each time the first start winning opening sensor 106 detects a win of one game ball. Every time the 2 start winning a prize sensor 108 detects the winning of one gaming ball, an instruction command for paying out three gaming balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted, and the special winning hole sensor 110 sends one gaming ball. Each time the winning a prize is detected, an instruction command for paying out 15 game balls to the payout device 130 is transmitted.

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

  The communication control unit 280 controls to send a signal to the sub-board 102. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, between the main board 100 and the sub board 102, only unidirectional communication from the main board 100 to the sub board 102 is possible, and from the sub board 102 to the main board 100. It is communicatively connected so that it cannot send signals.

  First, when a detection signal is input from the first starting winning opening sensor 106 or the second starting winning opening sensor 108, the communication control means 280 sends a detection notification signal to the sub-board 102, thereby the first starting winning prize. Communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the game ball has entered the mouth 40 or the second start winning opening 42.

  Further, when the special lottery is performed, the communication control means 280 performs communication control to notify the sub-board 102 of the result of the special lottery by transmitting a special lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 102. Here, the results of the special lottery include the results of the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, and the special variation determination process.

  Further, the communication control means 280, when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, by transmitting a variation start notification signal to the sub-board 102, the first special symbol or the second special symbol The communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the variable display has been started.

  When the first special random number value or the second special random number value is held in the special random number storage unit 2914, the communication control unit 280 sends a hold notification signal to the sub-board 102, so that the first special random number value. Alternatively, communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 that the second special random number value has been suspended.

  Further, the communication control means 280 performs communication control for notifying the sub board 102 of the current game state by transmitting a main status notification signal to the sub board 102. The main state notification signal may be transmitted to the sub-board 102 for each game, or may be transmitted to the sub-board 102 each time the game state changes, and may be transmitted to the main board as necessary. The status notification signal may be transmitted to the sub-board 102.

  In addition, the communication control unit 280 transmits a counter notification signal to the sub-board 102, so that the stored value of the probability variation end determination counter 2930, the stored value of the time saving end determination counter 2932, the stored value of the round counter 2933, and the big winning number counter 2936. The communication control is performed to notify the sub-board 102 of the stored value of.

  Subsequently, the sub-board 102 will be described. The sub-board 102 is configured to include an effect control unit 300 and a sub-memory 310.

  The effect control means 300, the detection notification signal, the lottery result notification signal, the fluctuation start notification signal, the hold notification signal, the main state notification signal, the counter notification signal, the input signal from the effect button switch 150, and the like. Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 3110 of the sub memory 310, the effect display device 170 is controlled to turn on or blink the front frame lamp 12 or the decoration lamp 34, or to effect on the liquid crystal display 31. By controlling the production device 176, such as displaying an image, controlling the audio device 172 to output a production sound from the speaker 14, or driving the production product driving device 174 to operate the production product, The production device 176 is caused to execute an effect for encouraging the game or assisting the game.

  Then, the effect control unit 300 performs a state effect process, a special lottery effect process, or the like as a process for causing the effect device 176 to execute an effect.

  In the state effect process, the effect control means 300 operates the character image on the liquid crystal display 31 according to the current game state based on the main state notification signal or the counter notification signal transmitted from the main board 100, or the background image. Is performed or the effect sound to be output from the speaker 14 is changed, thereby effecting the player to indicate the current game state.

  For example, the effect control means 300, when the current game state is the probability change state, causes the liquid crystal display 31 to display a probability change state image indicating that the current game state is the probability change state, and the current game state is shortened. In the case of the state, the liquid crystal display 31 indicates that the current game state is the time saving state, and also indicates the remaining number of times until the total number of times the special lottery is performed in the time saving state reaches 100 times. Display the image.

  When the current game state is the special game state, the effect control means 300 indicates on the liquid crystal display 31 that the current game state is the special game state, and the round of the special game is executed. A special game state image (special game effect) indicating whether the game is in progress is displayed.

  In the special lottery effect process, the effect control means 300 performs the jackpot determination process, the symbol determination process, and the special variation determination process of the first special lottery or the second special lottery included in the special lottery result notification signal transmitted from the main board 100. Based on the result, the production pattern of the special lottery production (lottery production) is determined to be one of a plurality of types of production patterns, and is adjusted to the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 86. As described above, or in order to match the variable display and the stop display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display portion 90, the effect device 176 is caused to execute the special lottery effect.

  Specifically, in the special lottery effect process, the effect control unit 300 causes the liquid crystal display 32 to display a background image (not shown) as shown in FIG. 14A, and the left symbol image 350 is displayed on the front side of the background image. , The middle symbol image 352 and the right symbol image 354 are displayed. And the production control means 300, every time the first special lottery is performed, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 86, or every time the second special lottery is performed, With the start of the variable display of the second special symbol in the 2 special symbol display unit 90, after the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 14 (B). In a mode according to whether or not the jackpot is won in the jackpot determination process in the first special lottery or the second special lottery, and in a mode according to the jackpot symbol determined in the symbol determination process when the jackpot is won, While the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are stopped and displayed, the background image is changed on the liquid crystal display 32 or the character image operates in a mode corresponding to each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. A special lottery effect corresponding to the type of effect pattern is executed on the liquid crystal display 32 by reproducing and displaying a moving image. The downward arrow in the figure indicates that each of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 is being variably displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be the super reach 1, the effect pattern in which the effect time is set to 180 seconds is determined. If the variation type is determined to be super reach 2, the effect pattern with the effect time set to 120 seconds is determined, and if the variation type is determined to be normal reach, the effect time is set to 60 seconds. The effect pattern being played is determined.

  If the variation type is set to 1 without reach, the effect pattern is set to 10 seconds, and if the variation type is set to 2 without reach, the effect time is set to 5 seconds. When the effect pattern is determined and the variation type is determined to be no reach 3, the effect pattern in which the effect time is set to 3 seconds is determined, and when the variation type is determined to be no reach 4 The effect pattern whose effect time is set to 1 second is determined.

  Then, in accordance with the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 86 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 90, the special lottery effect according to the effect pattern determined in the liquid crystal display 32 is Is executed, the first special symbol which is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 86 or the second special symbol which is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display unit 90, in a mode according to the mode of the left symbol on the liquid crystal display 32. The image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot determination process, in the effect pattern that is determined when the variation type is determined to have no reach, the first special symbol or the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 86 With the start of the variable display of the second special symbol in the 2 special symbol display portion 90, as shown in FIG. 14B, the variable display of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 is started. As shown in FIG. 14 (C), first, the left symbol image 350 is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the right symbol image 354 is different from the left symbol image 350 (non-reach aspect). ) Is displayed.

  Then, at about the same timing as the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 86 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 90 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. The symbol image 352 is stopped and displayed in a mode different from the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354 (loose mode).

  In addition, for example, when the jackpot is selected in the jackpot determination process, or when the jackpot is not selected in the jackpot determination process and the variation type is determined to be either super reach 1, super reach 2, or normal reach. In the decided effect pattern, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 86 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 90, as shown in FIG. 15 (A). The variable display of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352 and the right symbol image 354 is started, and as shown in FIG. 15 (B), the left symbol image 350 is first stopped and displayed, and then in FIG. 15 (C). As shown, the right symbol image 354 is stopped and displayed in the same manner (reach manner) as the left symbol image 350.

  Then, while the middle symbol image 352 is not stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15D, the reach middle moving image is reproduced and displayed as the effect moving image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. Then, the reproduction display of the effect animation is finished within the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 86 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 90.

  Then, in the effect pattern determined when the jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 86 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display portion 90 is stopped and displayed. At about the same timing as that, the middle symbol image 352 is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354 (big hit aspect), as shown in FIG. The player is notified that the jackpot was won in the processing.

  On the other hand, in the effect pattern determined when the jackpot is not won, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display portion 86 or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display portion 90 is displayed as a stop. At approximately the same timing, as shown in FIG. 15 (F), the middle symbol image 352 is stopped and displayed in a manner different from the left symbol image 350 and the right symbol image 354 (reach lost aspect), so that the jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process. The player is notified that he has not won.

  In the special lottery effect process, a common effect video may be replayed and displayed both when the big hit is won and when the big hit is not won. Can greatly increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, in the effect pattern determined when the 16-round probability variation symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the numeral portion 410 of the right symbol image 354 are all " 7 ”is displayed in a stopped manner.

  In the effect pattern determined when the 8-round probability variation symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the numeral portions 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 all show "5". Even in the mode, the display may be stopped.

  In the effect pattern determined when the 4-round probability variation symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the numeral portion 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 all indicate "1". In addition to the stop display in the mode, the stop display may be performed in the mode showing "3" in all cases.

  In the effect pattern determined when the four-round normal symbol is determined in the symbol determination process, the numeral portions 410 of the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 all indicate "2". In addition to the stop display in the mode, the stop display may be performed in the mode in which either "4" or "6" is displayed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the left pattern image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are changed on the liquid crystal display 31 in the effect pattern according to the variation type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the state display device 80. By displaying, by increasing the player's expectation for winning the jackpot, the left symbol image 350, the middle symbol image 352, and the right symbol image 354 are stopped and displayed in a mode according to the result of the special lottery. In this way, the player is informed of the result of the special lottery.

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

  First, in the above-described embodiment, the second out port 56 and the third out port 58 are provided in order to eject the game ball that has not entered the first starting winning opening 40 or the first guiding space 45 from the game area 4. As described above, the game balls that have not entered the first starting winning opening 40 or the first guiding space 45 are configured so as not to drop to the left side portion of the starting winning opening unit 44, The second outlet 56 may not be provided, and the game balls that have not entered the first starting winning opening 40 or the first guiding space 45 do not fall to the right side portion of the starting winning opening unit 44. The third outlet port 58 may not be provided.

  Further, the left guide wall 68 does not separate the first guide space 45 and the second guide space 62, and the second out port 56 is not provided, and the game ball that has entered the second guide space 62 also has the first out port. 54, or the right guide wall 69 may not separate the first guide space 45 and the third guide space 64, and the third outlet port 58 may not be provided. The game ball that has entered the space 64 may also be guided to the first outlet 54.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the closing member 46 is in the open state, the lower part of the first guiding space 45 is closed, so that the game ball does not enter the first outlet 54. However, the game ball may enter the first outlet 54 even when the closing member 46 is in the open state.

  In the above embodiment, the closing member 46 operates between the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 42 and the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 42. As described above by way of example, the game ball is operated between the first state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning port 42 and the second state where the game ball hardly enters the second start winning port 42. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the starting winning opening unit 44 is a single unit including the first starting winning opening 40, the second starting winning opening 42, the closing member 46, the first guiding space 45, the first out opening 54, and the second out. The mouth 56, the third outlet 58, the second guide space 62, and the third guide space 64 have been described as an example in which they are integrated so as to be close to each other. If the closing member 46, the first guiding space 45, and the first outlet 54 are formed, the first starting winning opening 40, the second outlet 56, the third outlet 58, the second guiding space 62, and the third outlet. At least one of the guide spaces 64 may be attached to and detached from the gaming machine as another component.

2 outer frames, 4 game areas, 6 game boards, 8 glass units, 10 front frames,
12 front frame lamp, 14 speaker, 16 upper plate, 18 outlet,
20 grip unit, 22 supply port, 24 lower plate, 26 effect button,
28 outer rail, 30 inner rail, 31 liquid crystal display, 34 passage, 36 opening,
38 stages, 40 first starting winning opening, 42 second starting winning opening,
44 start winning prize unit, 45 first induction space, 46 closing member, 48 ordinary accessory,
50 front cover, 52 body part, 54 first out port, 56 second out port,
58 3rd outlet, 62 2nd guidance space, 64 3rd guidance space, 65 left guidance surface,
66 right guiding surface, 67 entrance, 68 left guiding wall, 69 right guiding wall, 70 passage gate,
71 special winning opening, 72 special accessory, 80 status display device, 82 ordinary symbol display section,
84 ordinary hold display section, 86 first special symbol display section, 88 first special hold display section,
90 second special symbol display unit, 92 second special hold display unit, 94 game state display unit,
100 main board, 102 sub board, 104 pass gate sensor,
106 first start winning hole sensor, 108 second starting winning hole sensor,
110 special winning opening sensor, 116 payout sensor, 120 status display drive device,
122 normal accessory driving device, 124 special accessory driving device,
130 payout device, 150 effect button switch, 170 effect display device,
172 sound device, 174 performance driving device, 176 performance device,
210 random number generating means, 220 ordinary lottery means, 222 ordinary display control means,
224 normal 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 memory,
2910 lottery table storage means, 2912 ordinary random number storage means,
2914 special random number storage means, 2916 flag storage means,
2930 Probabilistic change end determination counter, 2932 Time saving end determination counter,
2933 Round Counter, 2934 Open Timer, 2936 Prize Winning Counter,
300 effect control means, 310 sub memory, 3110 effect data storage means,
3112 production lottery table storage means,
350 left symbol image, 352 middle symbol image, 354 right symbol image,

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that includes a game area in which a game ball moves, and shoots a game ball in the game area according to a player's operation,
In the game area,
When a game ball moving in the game area enters, a starting area where a special lottery is performed to determine whether to win or lose the jackpot,
A movable unit that operates between the lowest second state the ease of entry of entry of ease gaming ball to the highest first state and the starting region of the game balls into the startup area,
A guide space for guiding a game ball moving in the game area to the starting area ,
A specific discharge region for discharging all was enters the guiding space of the game balls that did not enter into the starting area from the game region,
A passage gate is provided in which a lottery is performed to determine whether to move the movable portion to the first state when a game ball moving in the game area passes,
The guiding space is
It is provided so that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate may enter and the game ball that has passed the passage gate may not enter.
When the movable portion is in the first state, the game ball is guided to the starting area , and when the movable portion is in the second state, the game ball is guided to the specific discharge area. A gaming machine.

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