JP2003299800A - Game machine, recording medium, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which requires not regular inspections on ball-winning ratio or the like but random inspections only, aimed at reducing the burden of inspectors, and offers a good and sound pastime to a player. <P>SOLUTION: In this game machine, when a play medium enters a prescribed area where the maximum level is applied as a standard regarding the number of the play medium to be won, a probability of big hit is set to be lower and a probability of hit is set to be higher, whereas when in enters another prescribed area where the minimum level is applied as a standard regarding the number of play medium to be won, the probability of big hit is set to be higher and the probability of hit is set to be lower. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Normally, in a pachinko game machine, when a game ball that is launched on a game board by operating a firing handle enters a winning opening or a starting opening provided on the game board,
When the game balls are paid out in a predetermined payout number (for example, 5 balls), and further, when the game balls enter the starting opening, a so-called variable display game is started on the display device provided on the game board. To be done. This variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, and a plurality of variable symbols are displayed on the display device, and after each of them is variably displayed, these symbols are sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing. It is a game in which a big hit state occurs when a combination of symbols when the stop display of all the symbols is confirmed is a predetermined combination.

In practice, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit should be generated when the game ball enters the starting opening, and the variable display game is stopped and displayed based on the result of this lottery. The combination of symbols is determined, and the determined combination of symbols is displayed on the display device.

When a big hit state occurs after the variable display game ends, a shutter provided in the vicinity of the big winning opening is operated to open the big winning opening, and thereafter, the big winning opening is opened. When a preset number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered or a predetermined period has elapsed, the shutter is operated again to close the special winning opening. In such a jackpot state, the jackpot game in which the jackpot is opened and then closed once is a predetermined number of times (for example,
15 times) will be repeated. While this jackpot game is being played, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the number of game balls that have been put into the special winning opening, so the player wins many game balls. can do.

In addition, on both left and right sides of the display device in which the variable display game is played, game balls pass in the vicinity of the display device, and balls for which a winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the starting port are performed. A passage detector is provided. When a game ball passes near this ball passage detector, such a winning lottery is performed, and in the LED display device provided on the upper side of the display device, the variable display of the ordinary symbol having the identification information is started. According to the result of the winning lottery, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol. For example, when a game ball passes in the vicinity of a ball passage detector and wins a winning lottery performed at this time, in the LED display device, a normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol showing "7" or "3", After that, the starting port is temporarily opened. Since a game ball can be inserted relatively easily into the opening mouth in the open state, a lot of jackpot lottery will be conducted, and as a result, the number of times the jackpot state will occur will increase.

By the way, such a pachinko gaming machine,
In order to prevent the player's shooting spirit from being extremely disturbed, and not to earn illegal profits on the side of the game store (so-called pachinko hall), the exit rate, that is, on the game board per unit time (1 hour) The ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls launched in is within a predetermined range (for example, 30 to 3).
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However, due to the design, even if the exit rate is within a predetermined range, due to the delicate positional relationship of the plurality of nails planted on the game board in the manufacturing process, the winning opening and the starting opening. The ease of entering the game ball into the game game may be different, and in such a case, there is variation in the discharge rate. Therefore, usually, the pachinko game machine is inspected for the rate of launch at a test site before being supplied to a game store.
In this way, by inspecting the pachinko gaming machine,
It is possible to provide a healthy game to a player, because a pachinko gaming machine that has an extremely high or low participation rate is not supplied to the game store.

However, such an inspection conveys the pachinko gaming machine to the test site, and actually continues playing the game at the test site for a predetermined time. Since the result is obtained by measuring the number of balls, the number of game balls paid out, etc., the inspection is complicated and there is a problem that the inspection side is troublesome.

In addition, the above-mentioned inspection may give unexpected results due to unpredictable disturbances such as shocks when transported to the test site, changes in temperature and humidity, inclination of the installation location, and the like. Therefore, a gaming machine maker that manufactures pachinko gaming machines must take great effort to prepare for the inspection.

Further, since the plurality of nails planted on the game board can be adjusted in inclination and the like on the game shop side, even if the above-described inspection is performed, the game shop is operated. On the side, the exit rate can be adjusted to some extent. Therefore, depending on the intention of the game store side, there is a possibility that the ball launch rate of the pachinko gaming machine may be extremely increased or decreased, and if such an action is performed, it is sound to the player. There was a problem that it was difficult to provide such a game.

On the other hand, unlike the game method using the above-mentioned normal lottery method, when a game ball enters the starting opening, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the first lottery) On the other hand, when the number of launched game balls exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls), a lottery for determining whether to set a hit flag, that is, whether to generate a jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a second There is a game method in which lottery) is performed.

In such a game method, when the first lottery is won, the jackpot right A is won, and when the second lottery is won, the jackpot right B is generated. Then, if the right A exists when the right B occurs (the hit flag is set), the big hit state occurs, and if the right A occurs while the hit flag is set, the big hit state occurs. A plurality of jackpot rights A can be stocked, and when there are a plurality of jackpot rights A when the hit flag is set, a jackpot state occurs for all of them.

Specifically, when the game ball enters the starting opening, the first lottery is carried out to determine whether or not the jackpot right A is generated. When the jackpot right A occurs, it is determined whether or not the hit flag based on the second lottery is set, and when the hit flag is set, the jackpot state occurs.

When the winning flag is not set in the second lottery and the first lottery is won,
The right A is stocked, and when the first lottery is won, the stock number of the right A is increased. In other words, if the winning flag is not set and you win the first lottery,
The number of stocks of right A is added every time the winning is won.

When the second lottery is won, it is determined whether or not the jackpot right A based on the first lottery exists.
When the right A is stocked, a big hit state occurs according to all the stocked numbers.

According to the pachinko gaming machine using the above-mentioned gaming method, the time for playing the jackpot game is extended according to the total number of stocks of the right A at that time. Therefore, even if the number of game balls entering the starting opening is small, the player may be able to obtain a considerable amount of balls at a time as long as he or she has launched the game balls. You can enjoy the game with greater expectation than the pachinko machine that uses the lottery method.

However, in the game method using the two types of lottery results as described above, the stock number of the right A may increase indefinitely until the hit flag is set based on the second lottery. In such a case, when a big hit situation occurs, a huge number of balls may be paid out, and it is possible that the specified ball launch rate far beyond the design may be exceeded. May be extremely disturbed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to take a method such as omitting the inspection of the ball ejection rate and the like and allowing it to be performed only by an unannounced inspection. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a storage medium, and a server that are capable of reducing the burden of inspection and can provide a healthy game to the player.

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In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is determined by a jackpot lottery when a numerical value regarding the number of game media falls within a predetermined range based on an upper limit value. While reducing the jackpot probability, the winning probability determined by the winning lottery is increased, while
When the numerical value related to the number of game media falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the probability of the big hit determined by the big hit lottery is increased, and the probability of the hit determined by the big hit lottery is lowered, whereby the game is played. It is characterized by adjusting a numerical value relating to the number of media.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is generated, and a hit lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is generated, and a game used for a game An input game medium number measuring means for obtaining the number of media, a payout game medium number measuring means for obtaining the number of game media to be paid out, and a calculating means for calculating a numerical value relating to the number of game media from these numbers. When the numerical value obtained by the above calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value, the probability of the jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered and If the probability of winning by lottery is increased, while the numerical value obtained by the above calculation means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined lower limit value, it is a big hit. With a higher probability of jackpot is determined by lottery, by reducing the probability per determined by per drawing, and adjusting the numerical value for the number of the game media.

According to the invention of (1), when the numerical value relating to the number of game media falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value,
By increasing the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery, the jackpot state is more likely to occur, and the number of game media paid out by the jackpot state is increased,
By suppressing the decrease in the number related to the number of game media, and conversely, when the number related to the number of game media falls within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the probability of the jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered. , It is hard to generate a big hit state, the number of game media paid out by the big hit state is reduced, the increase in the number related to the number of game media is suppressed, and the number related to the number of game media is based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value. In order to be within the predetermined range, it is possible to omit the inspection of the ball exit rate and the like performed at the test site, and for example, it is possible to deal with only the spot inspection. In addition, even if minor adjustments are made to the gaming machine, the upper limit value is set so that the numerical value relating to the game medium falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value by adopting the method described above. It is possible to provide a sound game to the player with almost no exceeding or falling below the lower limit.

Further, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is raised to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the chance of hitting. An increase in the numerical value regarding the number of game media is suppressed. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is hard to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, it is easy to hit the game medium The decrease in the number of is suppressed. In this way, by changing the probability of winning determined by the winning lottery and adjusting the numerical value relating to the number of game media, the probability of winning big in the jackpot lottery is changed, and thus the number of game media relating to Since it is possible to suppress a large change in the numerical value, it is possible to gently change the numerical value relating to the number of game media so that the numerical value falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the numerical value regarding the number of game media falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, it is associated with the difference between the number regarding the game media and the upper limit value,
As the difference between the numerical value regarding the number of game media and the upper limit is smaller, it is desirable to gradually decrease the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and increase the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery. Also, when the numerical value regarding the number of game media falls within the in-house range based on the lower limit value, the numerical value regarding the number of game media and the lower limit value are associated with the difference between the numerical value regarding the number of game media and the lower limit value. As the difference is smaller, it is desirable to gradually increase the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery and decrease the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery. By changing the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the hit probability of the jackpot lottery step by step, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the abrupt game medium accompanied by changing the probability of hit of the jackpot lottery This is because it is possible to suppress a change in the numerical value related to the number of, and it is possible to reliably prevent the numerical value related to the number of game media from becoming extremely high or low.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the numerical value relating to the number of game media that once enter the in-house range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value is changed from the predetermined range, and the jackpot is changed. It is desirable to return the jackpot probability of the lottery and the winning probability of the lottery to the original.
Once you changed the jackpot probability by jackpot,
And, by returning the winning probability of the winning lottery to the original, it is possible to suppress the rapid change in the numerical value regarding the number of game media that accompanies changing the jackpot probability of the jackpot drawing and the winning probability of the winning lottery. This is because it is possible to more reliably prevent the numerical value regarding the number of game media from becoming extremely high or low.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the calculating means is a game medium used for a game from the numbers obtained by the input game medium number measuring means and the payout game medium number measuring means. And a difference between the number of paid-out game media and the number of paid-out game media.

According to the invention of (2), as a numerical value relating to the number of game media, a difference between the number of game media used for the game and the number of game media paid out is calculated and used for the game. When the difference between the number of game media and the number of paid-out game media falls within the predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is increased to increase the jackpot state. To increase the number of game media to be paid out according to the jackpot state, and suppress the decrease in the difference between the number of game media used for the game and the number of game media paid out, and vice versa. , When the difference between the number of game media used in the game and the number of game media paid out is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, it makes it hard to generate a jackpot state and is paid out according to the jackpot state. Reduce the number of game media The difference between the number of game media used for the game and the number of game media paid out by suppressing an increase in the difference between the number of game media paid out and the number of game media paid out is Make sure that the value falls within the upper limit or lower limit. By doing so, it is possible to omit the inspection of the ball launch rate and the like performed at the test site, and for example, it is possible to deal with only the spot inspection.
In addition, even if minor adjustments are made to the gaming machine, the upper limit value is set so that the numerical value relating to the game medium falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value by adopting the method described above. It is possible to provide a sound game to the player with almost no exceeding or falling below the lower limit.

When the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is increased to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the chance of hitting. An increase in the numerical value regarding the number of game media is suppressed. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is hard to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, it is easy to hit the game medium The decrease in the number of is suppressed. In this way, by changing the probability of winning determined by the winning lottery and adjusting the numerical value relating to the number of game media, the probability of winning big in the jackpot lottery is changed, and thus the number of game media relating to Since it is possible to suppress a large change in the numerical value, it is possible to gently change the numerical value relating to the number of game media so that the numerical value falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value. In this way, by changing the probability of winning determined by the winning lottery and adjusting the numerical value relating to the number of game media, the probability of winning big in the jackpot lottery is changed, and thus the number of game media relating to Since it is possible to suppress a large change in the numerical value, it is possible to gently change the numerical value relating to the number of game media so that the numerical value falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

(3) The present invention further provides the following. The gaming machine according to (1) above,
The calculating means calculates the ratio of the number of paid-out game media to the number of game media used for the game, from the numbers obtained by the input game medium number measuring means and the payout game medium number measuring means. It is characterized by

According to the invention of (3), the ratio of the number of paid-out game media to the number of game media used for the game is calculated and used for the game as a numerical value relating to the number of the game media. When the ratio of the number of paid-out game media to the number of game media falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot status is generated by increasing the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery. To increase the number of game media to be paid out according to the jackpot state, to suppress a decrease in the ratio of game media paid out to the number of game media used for the game, and conversely, to be used for the game When the ratio of the number of game media paid out to the number of game media entered falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit,
It makes hard to generate a jackpot state, reduces the number of game media paid out by the jackpot state, and suppresses an increase in the ratio of the number of game media paid out to the number of game media used in the game, The ratio of the number of paid-out game media to the number of game media used in the game is set within the range of the upper limit value or the lower limit value. By doing so, it is possible to omit the inspection of the ball launch rate and the like performed at the test site, and for example, it is possible to deal with only the spot inspection. In addition, even if minor adjustments are made to the gaming machine, the upper limit value is set so that the numerical value relating to the game medium falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value by adopting the method described above. It is possible to provide a sound game to the player with almost no exceeding or falling below the lower limit.

Also, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is increased to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the chance of hitting. An increase in the numerical value regarding the number of game media is suppressed. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is hard to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, it is easy to hit the game medium The decrease in the number of is suppressed. In this way, by changing the probability of winning determined by the winning lottery and adjusting the numerical value relating to the number of game media, the probability of winning big in the jackpot lottery is changed, and thus the number of game media relating to Since it is possible to suppress a large change in the numerical value, it is possible to gently change the numerical value relating to the number of game media so that the numerical value falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value. In this way, by changing the probability of winning determined by the winning lottery and adjusting the numerical value relating to the number of game media, the probability of winning big in the jackpot lottery is changed, and thus the number of game media relating to Since it is possible to suppress a large change in the numerical value, it is possible to gently change the numerical value relating to the number of game media so that the numerical value falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

The present invention further provides the following. (4) It is provided on the game board and determines whether or not a jackpot is generated when a game ball is inserted and a winning opening where a game ball is paid out in a predetermined payout number. It is equipped with a starting opening for jackpot lottery and a ball passing detector for hitting lottery that determines whether or not to open the starting opening by passing a game ball near it. A launch game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls, a payout game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls paid out, and a launch rate calculating means for calculating a launch rate from these numbers. In a gaming machine comprising, when the ball-out rate obtained by the ball-out-going rate calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value,
The jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered, and the winning probability determined by the jackpot lottery is increased, while the ball exit rate obtained by the ball exit rate calculation means is a predetermined lower limit. When the value falls within the predetermined range based on the value, the jackpot rate is adjusted by increasing the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot drawing and decreasing the probability of the hit determined by the jackpot drawing. Characterized by

According to the invention of (4), the jackpot state is generated by increasing the probability of the jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery when the pitching rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value. By increasing the number of game balls to be paid out depending on the jackpot state and suppressing the decrease in the ball launch rate, conversely, when the ball launch rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, by a jackpot lottery By lowering the probability of the jackpot to be determined, the jackpot state is less likely to occur, the number of game balls paid out due to the jackpot state is reduced, the increase in the rate of the ball is suppressed, and the rate of the ball is the upper limit. Or, in order to stay within the range up to the lower limit, it is possible to omit the examination of the rate of departure performed at the test site,
For example, it is possible to deal with it by only an unannounced inspection. In addition, even if the inclination of multiple nails planted on the game board is adjusted, by changing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, the pitch rate can range from the upper limit to the lower limit. Since it falls within the range, there is almost no case where the upper limit value is exceeded or the lower limit value is not exceeded, and a sound game can be provided to the player.

In addition, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is raised to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the frequency of opening the starting opening. ,
It becomes easy to win the jackpot lottery, and it becomes difficult to carry out the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is difficult to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, the frequency of opening the starting opening is increased, so the jackpot lottery It becomes difficult to win the prize, and the jackpot lottery becomes easier to perform. In this way, by changing the probability of hitting determined by the winning lottery and changing the frequency of opening of the starting opening, the rate of ball launch greatly changes as the probability of jackpot in the jackpot drawing is changed. Since it is possible to suppress the occurrence, it is possible to gently change the ball-out rate and surely fall within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

The present invention further provides the following. (5) A computer-readable storage medium that stores a control program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or an image in which these images are combined in a terminal device at least in accordance with the gaming status of the gaming device, wherein The program is a game board image, a game ball image corresponding to a game ball, and when the game ball image overlaps with the image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image, and the payout opening for paying out the game ball is made. Image, when the game ball image overlaps with the image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image, a start hole image for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot occurs, and the game When the sphere image overlaps with the image, or when it becomes a mode of passing near the image, it is determined whether or not the starting mouth image is in a mode showing an open state. In addition to displaying a ball passage detector image that causes a lottery, the above-mentioned terminal device is a launch game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls that have been launched, a payout for obtaining the number of game balls that have been delivered. It is a program that functions as a game ball measuring means and a ball discharge rate calculating means for calculating the ball discharge rate from these numbers, and the ball discharge rate obtained by the ball discharge rate calculating means is a predetermined upper limit value. If it falls within a predetermined range based on, the probability of jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered, and the probability of hitting determined by the jackpot lottery is increased, while it is obtained by the exit rate calculation means. When the ball-out rate falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined lower limit value, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is increased and the jackpot lottery is also determined. By reducing the probability of or, characterized in that it is configured to adjust the output spheres rate.

According to the invention of (5), the jackpot state is generated by increasing the probability of the jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery when the pitching rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value. By increasing the number of game balls to be paid out depending on the jackpot state and suppressing the decrease in the ball launch rate, conversely, when the ball launch rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, by a jackpot lottery By lowering the probability of the jackpot to be determined, the jackpot state is less likely to occur, the number of game balls paid out due to the jackpot state is reduced, the increase in the rate of the ball is suppressed, and the rate of the ball is the upper limit. Alternatively, in order to fit within the range up to the lower limit value, it is possible to omit the inspection of the rate of exit, and to provide a healthy game to the player.

In addition, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is increased to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the frequency of opening the starting opening. ,
It becomes easier to win the jackpot lottery and it becomes more difficult to carry out the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is difficult to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, the frequency of opening the starting opening is increased, so the jackpot lottery It becomes difficult to win the prize, and the jackpot lottery becomes easier to perform. In this way, by changing the probability of hitting determined by the winning lottery and changing the frequency of opening of the starting opening, the rate of ball launch greatly changes as the probability of jackpot in the jackpot drawing is changed. It is possible to suppress the change or sudden change,
It is possible to change the pitch rate gently and surely fall within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

The present invention further provides the following. (6) A server that controls each terminal to display at least an image showing the gaming state of the gaming machine, and the gaming board image, the gaming ball image corresponding to the gaming ball, and the gaming ball image overlap with the image. When the game ball image is included in the image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image when the game ball image overlaps with the prize hole image that causes the game ball to be paid out. However, when the jackpot lottery to determine whether a jackpot occurs or not, and the game ball image overlaps with that image, or when it becomes a mode of passing in the vicinity of the image, In order to obtain the number of game balls that have been launched, while displaying the ball passage detector image that causes the starting mouth image to perform a lottery to determine whether to show the open state, Launch game The terminal is controlled to function as a ball measuring means, a payout game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls paid out, and a discharge rate calculating means for calculating a discharge rate from these numbers. , Furthermore, the ball-out rate obtained by the ball-out rate calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value, and the probability of the jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered, If the winning probability determined by the winning lottery is increased, while the outgoing rate obtained by the outgoing rate calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined lower limit value, the jackpot drawing is performed. It is characterized in that the terminal device is controlled to adjust the ball-out rate by increasing the probability of the big hit determined by and the lower probability of the hit determined by the winning lottery.

According to the invention of (6), the jackpot state is generated by increasing the probability of the jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery when the pitching rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value. By increasing the number of game balls to be paid out depending on the jackpot state and suppressing the decrease in the ball launch rate, conversely, when the ball launch rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, by a jackpot lottery By lowering the probability of the jackpot to be determined, the jackpot state is less likely to occur, the number of game balls paid out due to the jackpot state is reduced, the increase in the rate of the ball is suppressed, and the rate of the ball is the upper limit. Alternatively, in order to fit within the range up to the lower limit value, it is possible to omit the inspection of the rate of departure and provide a healthy game to the player.

In addition, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is increased to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the frequency of opening the starting opening. ,
It becomes easier to win the jackpot lottery and it becomes more difficult to carry out the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is difficult to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, the frequency of opening the starting opening is increased, so the jackpot lottery It becomes difficult to win the prize, and the jackpot lottery becomes easier to perform. In this way, by changing the probability of hitting determined by the winning lottery and changing the frequency of opening of the starting opening, the rate of ball launch greatly changes as the probability of jackpot in the jackpot drawing is changed. It is possible to suppress the change or sudden change,
It is possible to change the pitch rate gently and surely fall within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

[Definition of Terms, etc.] In the present specification, the “identification information” used below refers to information that can be visually identified such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns. "Variable display"
And, when the identification information changes sequentially, for example, when the design “7” which is one identification information is changed to the design “8” which is the other identification information, or the design “9” is changed to another design “☆”. In addition to the case of changing to “”, when one piece of identification information is moved and displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, one symbol “7” is displayed. This is a concept including a case of moving while being displayed in the area.

In the present specification, the "gaming machine" is not particularly limited, and means, for example, a pachi-slot gaming machine, a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine, or the like. The pachislot machine is
Generally, a mechanical fluctuation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in the display window on the front of the housing, and an electric fluctuation display device for displaying the symbols on the reel on the screen are provided. It also has a start lever for driving and controlling the variable display device to rotate each reel by the player's operation, and a stop button for sequentially stopping the rotation of each reel by the player's operation. The game by the pachi-slot gaming machine is started when the player first inserts a game medal or coin (hereinafter, simply referred to as a medal). Then, in accordance with the start operation of the player, the variable display device is drive-controlled to rotate each reel to display the symbols in a variable manner. At this time,
When the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is provided with a profit by paying out medals.

In such a pachi-slot gaming machine, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed along the activated pay line is subjected to an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery), and the lottery result and the game are played. It is determined based on the timing of the person's stopping operation. In other words, in order to establish a prize in which medals are paid out, a winning combination is won by the above-mentioned internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning), and a winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning combination) is established. It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol combination indicating is stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much you win internally,
The winning combination cannot be established unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol combination indicating the winning combination can be stopped on the activated line.

In the pachi-slot gaming machine as described above, normally,
Regular gaming state and jackpot gaming state in which a player is in a more favorable gaming state (bonus game) than the regular gaming state for a predetermined period of time without ending payout of medals once when a predetermined winning is achieved There is. In the general game state, a predetermined number of medals are paid out or replayed by winning an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a small combination) related to a winning symbol such as "cherry" or "bell". It is a game state in which the right to play can be obtained. When the winning of the re-play is established, in the next game in which the winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the game in which the winning is established has already been inserted, so the player can You can play games without spending. In the following explanation, when a player wins a replay, the same number of medals as the number of medals thrown in the game won the replay is paid out, and in the next game, the number of medals thrown in the game won the replay wins. It is treated as a game in which the same number of medals are inserted.

On the other hand, the jackpot gaming state has a plurality of gaming states such as a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") gaming state and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as "RB") gaming state, and the medal in the BB gaming state The payout number is usually set to be larger than the medal payout number in the RB gaming state. RB above
In the gaming state, one bet on a medal is used to play a game, and a predetermined winning symbol (for example, "Replay-Replay-Repl"
ay ”) is prepared, a game in which a large number of medals are paid out as compared with the normal gaming state is played a predetermined number of times. In the RB gaming state, the winning combination related to the winning symbol is in a state where it is easy to win the internal winning. Also, the above BB
In the gaming state, a predetermined winning symbol (for example, "Replay-Replay-" during a predetermined number of games in the BB gaming state.
Replay ”) is completed, and a transition to the RB gaming state occurs. When the RB gaming state ends, the BB gaming state is entered. In addition, the transition to the RB game state is the B
It occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) during the B game state. This allows the player to obtain many medals.

Further, as a lottery method for shifting to the jackpot gaming state, by operating the start lever, other than the lottery method for determining whether to shift to the jackpot gaming state by one kind of lottery method described above. , An internal lottery for deciding whether or not to generate a jackpot is performed, while, when the number of games played exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 10 games), it is determined whether or not a jackpot state is to be generated. There is also a lottery method in which lottery is performed.

By the way, as described above, in order to establish the winning of the internally-winning winning combination, the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol combination indicating the winning combination can be stopped on the activated line, so-called "eye". "Pressing" is necessary, and if the pressing is unsuccessful (the stop operation cannot be performed at the timing when the symbol combination indicating the winning combination can be stopped on the activated line), even though the internal winning is achieved. This means that a so-called “missing drop” occurs, in which the prize cannot be established.

In general, the missed-out can be said to be a failure of the pressing, but there are some patterns in the cause. First, although the design to be aimed at is fixed, the pattern that is changing cannot be recognized, and a pattern that fails by performing an appropriate stop operation, and second, internal winning for this game There are multiple possible winning combinations, and it is not possible to specify which symbol should be used to perform the stop operation, and there is a pattern in which the stop operation is appropriately performed and the operation fails.

The former can be expected to improve the accuracy to some extent if it is proficient in the technique of pressing, but in the latter, it is necessary to grasp which winning symbol the internally winning winning combination corresponding to the invisible corresponds to. Even a player who is skilled in pushing can not expect to improve the precision of pushing. Conversely, if the player can obtain information about which winning symbol the internal winning combination corresponds to, a gaming state such as a jackpot game in which a large amount of medals can be obtained even in the general gaming state It can be said that it can be realized.

In the present specification, the "assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) game state" means that the small winning combination is internally won when the winning lottery described later is won.
It refers to a gaming state in which even the internal winning combination corresponds to which winning symbol. When it shifts to the AT game state, the small winning combination is internally won within a predetermined period, and it is informed which winning symbol the internal winning combination corresponds to, so the player can reduce the dropout. ,
A large amount of medals can be acquired as compared with the general game state in which no notification is given.

In the present specification, the "replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT) game state" means a game state in which the probability of winning a re-game is high in a predetermined period when a winning lottery described later is won. Say. When the game is transferred to the RT game state, the probability of winning the re-game increases in a predetermined period, so that the re-game prize is easily established. Therefore, the player can play the game with a relatively small number of medals to be inserted.

In the present specification, the "special time (hereinafter referred to as ST) game state" means that the above-mentioned AT is displayed for a predetermined period when a winning lottery described later is won.
A gaming state in which the gaming state and the RT gaming state occur at the same time. When transitioning to the ST gaming state, it is notified that the small winning combination has been internally won in a predetermined period, and which winning symbol the internal winning combination corresponds to, and the probability of winning the re-play is increased. Since the player can relatively reduce the number of medals to be inserted and can win a lot of small winning combinations, more medals can be obtained. In addition, in the present specification, a gaming state in which a medal can be obtained or the number of inserted medals can be reduced in a state other than the jackpot gaming state, such as the AT, RT and ST gaming states described above, is a BB and RB gaming state. In distinction from what is called a jackpot gaming state, it is called a "special gaming state". Further, in this specification, the special game state and the general game state are different game states.

In general, the pachinko gaming machine controls the release speed by the player operating a firing handle to launch a game ball into the game board and hitting an obstacle nail or the like in the process of falling. This is a gaming machine that pays out the gaming balls as prize balls when the gaming balls that have been turned or changed in direction enter various winning openings, starting openings, etc. provided on the gaming board. The pachinko gaming machine will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings.

The "winning prize hole" is an opening provided on the game board so that the game ball can be inserted therein. 5
It is paid out with a ball.

The "starting opening" is an opening provided on the game board so that the game balls can be inserted therein. When the game balls enter the starting opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out (for example, 5
The ball is paid out, and a lottery for determining whether or not a big hit occurs in a control unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine is performed. Further, the variable symbols are variably displayed on the display device provided on the game board, and the variable display game is started. Further, movable pieces are provided on both left and right sides of the starting opening. The movable piece is provided with a solenoid, and the solenoid is driven in response to winning of the lottery performed by the game ball passing near the ball passage detector. As a result, the movable piece operates so that the game ball easily enters the starting opening, and the starting opening is opened. The difference between the winning opening and the starting opening is whether or not a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a jackpot occurs when a game ball is entered, and even if the other components are the same, Well, it may be different.

In the present specification, the starting port is
The above-mentioned "winning hole" is included in the above-mentioned "winning hole", and the above-mentioned "winning hole" also includes the big winning opening which is intermittently opened in a predetermined cycle while the jackpot state is occurring. However, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a jackpot will be generated in response to the entry of the game ball, but the starting opening from which the game ball is not paid out only by the entry of the game ball is the present invention. It does not correspond to the winning hole provided in the pachinko gaming machine related to.

In the present specification, the special winning opening means that the game is opened at a predetermined timing at least while the big hit state is generated, and after a specific number of game balls are entered or a specific The opening provided on the game board so as to be in a closed state after a lapse of a period. You can put a game ball in the open special winning opening, but you cannot put it in the closed big winning opening.

The "ball passage detector" is a member provided at a predetermined position on the game board (for example, both left and right sides of a display device in which a variable display game is played), and the predetermined position It means a member including a sensor that detects that a game ball has passed. When the game ball passes the vicinity of the ball passage detector, the control unit in the pachinko gaming machine performs a lottery to determine whether or not to open the starting opening, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the LED display device. The display starts. When the lottery is won, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol, and the starting opening is temporarily opened.

The "big hit lottery" is, for example, a lottery carried out in response to the player operating the start lever in the normal gaming state in the pachislot gaming machine, and R
It refers to a lottery that decides to generate a jackpot such as B, BB, etc. and any one other result. The above-mentioned other components may be only “out”, “small win”, or “out” and “small win”. In the following description, the above-mentioned other constituent elements are assumed to be "disengagement" and "small role".

In the jackpot lottery, for example, a jackpot such as RB, BB, etc. is stored in advance in a ROM (Read Only Memory) or the like of a control unit or the like provided in the gaming machine, corresponding to a random number in advance.
A probability table that defines whether to generate one of the small win and the outlier is stored, and R of the control unit or the like is stored.
This can be performed by setting a necessary probability table in AM (Random Access Memory) or the like, and then sampling random numbers by the control unit. The above R
In the pachi-slot gaming machine in which a method of setting a necessary probability table in AM and sampling a random number is used, the necessary probability table is set in the RAM, and a command signal for transmitting a random number and power consumption are set. The control unit that performs the supply functions as a jackpot lottery means.

As a probability table used for the jackpot lottery, for example, among 64384 numerical values of "0" to "16383", 64 arbitrary numerical values are associated with RB, and R
In the ROM of the control unit, a probability table α corresponding to any 64 numerical values other than the 64 numerical values assigned to B, and the remaining numerical values for small wins and outs are also stored in the ROM of the control unit. Remember. Then, if necessary, the probability table α is set in the RAM of the control unit. If an internal lottery is conducted using this probability table α, R
The probability of occurrence of B and the probability of occurrence of BB are both 1
/ 256. As described above, after setting the probability table α in the RAM, random numbers are sampled by the control unit, and the lottery results corresponding to the numerical values in the probability table α that match the obtained numerical values are stored in the RAM.

In the above jackpot lottery, as a method of changing the probability of jackpot occurrence, a plurality of probability tables having different jackpot occurrence probabilities are prepared in advance, and the difference number or payout rate is set to an upper limit value or a lower limit value. There is a method of setting a necessary probability table in response to the fact that the predetermined range is set as the reference.

In the pachinko gaming machine, the "big hit lottery" is a lottery that is carried out in response to the fact that one game ball has entered the starting slot, and that one of the big hit and out-of-range results is generated. A lottery to be decided. In the jackpot lottery, for example, a ROM etc. of a control unit or the like provided in the gaming machine is stored in advance with a probability table that is determined to generate one of the jackpot and the deviant according to the random number. This can be done by setting a necessary probability table in the RAM or the like of the control unit and the like, and then sampling random numbers by the control unit. In a pachinko gaming machine in which a method of setting a necessary probability table in the RAM and sampling a random number is used, a necessary probability table is set in the RAM and a command signal for sampling a random number is transmitted. The control unit that supplies electricity and power functions as a jackpot lottery means.

As the probability table used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpots are made to correspond to "17" and "19" among the numerical values "0" to "419", and other numerical values, that is, "0" to "16", "18" and "20" to "41"
The probability table β corresponding to the deviation is stored in the ROM of the control unit. Then, if necessary, the probability table β is set in the RAM of the control unit. When the big hit lottery is carried out using this probability table β, the probability of a big hit is 1/210. As described above, after setting the probability table β in the RAM, random numbers are sampled by the control unit, and the lottery result corresponding to the numerical value in the probability table β that matches the obtained numerical value is stored in the RAM. For example, as a result of sampling random numbers,
When the obtained numerical value is "0", the lottery result corresponding to "0" in the probability table is out of order, and the information regarding this lottery result is stored in the RAM. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine, a disconnection has occurred. Thus, in the jackpot lottery, if it is decided that it is out, an internal lottery that determines the combination of symbols of the variable symbols that are stopped and displayed in the variable display game is performed, and based on the result of the internal lottery, the variable symbols However, a combination of symbols that are out of alignment (for example, "6"-"3"-
The display is stopped with "4" etc.

On the other hand, as a result of sampling random numbers,
If the obtained numerical value is “17”, the probability table β
The lottery result corresponding to "17" in the table is a big hit, and information about the lottery result is stored in the RAM. At this time, a big hit has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine. In this way, in the jackpot lottery, when it is determined that a jackpot occurs, the internal lottery is performed, and based on the result of the internal lottery, the variable symbol is a combination of the symbols that are jackpots (for example, “7”). -"7"
-"7" etc.) is displayed.

In the jackpot lottery, as a method of changing the probability of jackpot occurrence, a plurality of probability tables having different jackpot occurrence probabilities are prepared in advance and the number of difference balls or There may be mentioned a method of setting a necessary probability table in response to the fact that the exit rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value. In the following description, the probability that a jackpot is generated by the jackpot lottery is also simply referred to as a jackpot probability.

The "winning lottery" refers to a lottery for determining whether to generate one of the winning and the winning when shifting to a special game state such as AT, RT and ST in the pachi-slot gaming machine. In the following description, as the winning lottery, a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the AT game state will be described. In the above-mentioned winning lottery, for example, a ROM such as a control unit provided in the gaming machine is stored in advance with a probability table that is determined to generate one of winning and losing in correspondence with a random number. This can be done by setting a necessary probability table in the RAM or the like of the control unit and the like, and then sampling random numbers by the control unit. The above RA
In the pachi-slot gaming machine in which the method of setting the necessary probability table in M and sampling the random number is used, the necessary probability table is set in the RAM and the transmission of the command signal and the power consumption for sampling the random number are performed. The control unit that performs the supply functions as a winning lottery means.

For example, as the probability table used in the winning lottery, among the numerical values of "0" to "19", "7" is made to correspond to the special game state, and "0" to "6" and "8" are associated. The probability table γ corresponding to the deviations from "" to "19" is stored in the ROM of the control unit. Then, if necessary, the probability table γ is set in the RAM of the control unit. When the winning lottery is performed using this probability table γ, the probability of winning is 1/20. After setting the probability table γ in the RAM as described above, random numbers are sampled by the control unit, and the lottery result corresponding to the numerical value in the probability table γ that matches the obtained numerical value is RA.
Store in M.

In the above-mentioned winning lottery, as a method of changing the probability of winning, as in the case of the above-mentioned big-winning lottery, a plurality of probability tables different in the probability of winning are prepared in advance, and the difference number or the payout is returned. A method of setting a necessary probability table when the rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value can be cited.

In the pachinko machine, "winning lottery"
The term "lottery" means, for example, a lottery performed when a game ball has passed near the above-mentioned ball passage detector, and means a lottery for deciding whether or not to open the starting opening. The winning lottery is, for example, RO of a control unit or the like provided in the gaming machine.
In M or the like, a probability table that is determined in advance to generate one of the jackpot and the outlier corresponding to the random number is stored, and the necessary probability table is set in the RAM or the like of the control unit, After that, the random number can be sampled by the control unit. In a pachinko gaming machine in which a method of sampling a random number is set in the RAM, a required probability table is set in the RAM.
The control unit that transmits a command signal for sampling random numbers and supplies electric power functions as a winning lottery means.

For example, as the probability table used in the winning lottery, among the numerical values of "0" to "15", "0" to
"9" corresponds to the opening of the starting port (hereinafter, also referred to as opening of the starting port), and "10" to "15" to close the starting port (hereinafter, also referred to as closing of the starting port). The probability table δ corresponding to the above) is stored, and the probability table δ is set in the RAM of the control unit if necessary.
When the winning lottery is performed using this probability table δ, the probability that the starting opening will be open is 5/8, and the probability that the starting opening will not be open is 3/8.

After setting the probability table δ in the RAM as described above, the control unit samples random numbers,
The lottery result corresponding to the numerical value in the probability table δ that matches the obtained numerical value is stored in the RAM. For example, when the numerical value obtained as a result of sampling random numbers is “0”, the lottery result corresponding to “0” in the probability table δ is the opening of the starting opening. In this way, when it is decided to open the starting opening, a lottery is performed to determine the symbol indicated by the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the LED display device, etc., and the regular symbol is a predetermined symbol based on the result of the lottery. (For example, "3", "7", etc.) is stopped and displayed, and then the starting port is temporarily opened (for example, for 1 to several seconds).

On the other hand, as a result of sampling random numbers,
If the obtained numerical value is “15”, the probability table δ
The lottery result corresponding to "15" in the inside is closing of the starting opening.
In this way, if you decide not to open the starting port,
A lottery is performed to determine the symbol shown by the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the LED display device, etc., and the symbol that the ordinary symbol does not hit based on the result of the lottery (for example, a symbol other than "3" or "7", etc.) Although it is displayed as stopped by, the starting port does not open.

In the above-mentioned winning lottery, as a method of changing the probability of winning, a plurality of probability tables having different probability of winning are prepared in advance, and the number of difference balls or the rate of departure is the upper limit or the lower limit. There may be mentioned a method of setting a necessary probability table in response to entry into a predetermined range based on the value. For example, apart from the above-mentioned probability table δ, as a probability table used in the winning lottery, among the numerical values of “0” to “15”, “0” to
"13" corresponds to opening of the starting port, and "14" to "1"
The probability table δ'corresponding to the closing of the starting opening is stored in "5". When the winning lottery is performed using this probability table δ ′, the probability that the starting opening will be open is 7
/ 8, the probability that the opening will not be opened is 1/8
Is. Then, when the number of difference balls or the rate of ball departure falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, a probability table δ ′ is set in the RAM of the control unit instead of the above-mentioned probability table δ. By doing so, the probability of winning the winning lottery can be changed from 5/8 to 7/8. In addition, in the above-mentioned example, the case where the winning lottery is performed by two times of lottery, that is, the lottery for determining whether or not to open the starting opening and the lottery for determining the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed, is described. Of course, these lottery may be performed once. In this case, each random number in the probability table does not correspond to whether or not the starting opening is in the open state, but may correspond to a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed. In the following explanation, the probability of winning by the winning lottery is simply
It is also called the hit probability.

The "gaming medium" means a medium that mediates a gaming value required for playing a game between the outside and the inside of the gaming machine as described above. Examples of the above-mentioned game medium include a game ball, a medal, a coin, a token, and the like, as well as a card in which information on the game value given to the player is stored. In the following description, matters relating to the pachi-slot gaming machine and the slot machine will be mainly described, and matters relating to the pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail later.

The "number of inserted game media" refers to the number of game media used in the game. For example, in a pachi-slot gaming machine or slot machine, a game for playing a game per unit number of games (500 games). The number of medals thrown into the machine. When the pachi-slot gaming machine or the like has a credit function, the number of inserted medals including the number of medals bet for playing one game among credited medals is also included. . Here, the "credit function" means that the game is played by inserting medals in advance and accumulating them as a game value, or accumulating medals that are given when a winning is achieved as a game value. Before starting, it refers to a function that allows a player to play a game using a game value stored in advance without inserting a medal into the game machine. In addition, "one game" means that after the player performs the start operation,
It is a game played in a period until all reels are stopped or game media are paid out.

The "input game medium number measuring means" means a means for measuring the number of inserted game media,
For example, the inserted medal passage detector installed in the medal take-in path through which the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot pass, and the control unit which receives the detection signal from the inserted medal passage detector are Functions as a measuring means. The inserted medal passage detector may be mechanical, or may be a transmissive or reflective optical sensor that detects passage of a medal with light. Also,
In the case where the pachi-slot gaming machine or the like has a credit function, a means or the like for transmitting a detection signal regarding the number of medals bet for playing one game from the credited medals to the control unit Also, the above-mentioned input game medium number measuring means is included.

The “number of payout game media” means the number of payout game media, for example, the number of medals actually paid out when an internal winning combination is won in a pachi-slot gaming machine or slot machine. If the pachi-slot gaming machine or the like has a credit function, the number of medals credited by the internal winning combination is included in the number of inserted game media.

The "payout game medium number measuring means" means a means for measuring the number of paid-out game media, for example, a medal is given to a player depending on the case where a winning is achieved. The payout medal detector installed in the medal payout device for paying out the coins, the control unit for receiving the detection signal from the payout medal detector, and the like function as the payout game medium number measuring means. When the pachi-slot gaming machine or the like has a credit function, the payout game medium measuring means also includes means for transmitting a detection signal regarding the number of credited medals to the control unit.

The "payout number" means, for example, in the case of the above pachislot gaming machine, a medal paid out when a winning combination is won in the RB gaming state, or when a small winning combination is won in the BB gaming state or the general gaming state. The number of. In the following description, the number of medals paid out by winning in the RB gaming state is also referred to as the number of winning payouts in the RB gaming state. Similarly, regarding the winning of the small winning combination in the general gaming state and the winning of the small winning combination in the BB gaming state, the winning number is paid out in the general gaming state and the winning number is paid out in the BB gaming state, respectively.

In the pachinko gaming machine, the "payout number" means the number of game balls to be paid out in response to the game balls entering the winning opening and the starting opening described above. The start opening may be set so that the game ball is paid out in response to the game ball being entered, or may be set not to be paid out. In the following description, the number of game balls paid out in response to the entry of one game ball into the winning opening will also be referred to as the number of payouts from the winning opening. Similarly, with respect to the special winning opening and the starting opening, the number of payouts of the special winning opening and the number of payment of the starting opening will be referred to respectively.
The number of payouts of the winning holes, the number of payouts of the special winning holes, and the number of payouts of the starting holes are not particularly limited, and all the numbers of payouts may be the same or different.

The "number of prize balls" means the maximum value of the number of game balls to be paid out in the jackpot game repeated a plurality of times in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, 1 for the big prize hole
In response to the entry of two game balls, 14 game balls were paid out, and 10 coins were placed in the open prize hole.
In a pachinko gaming machine in which the special winning opening is closed in response to the entry of a game ball, when the jackpot game is repeated 15 times in the jackpot state, the number of prize balls is 2,100.

The "numerical value regarding the number of game media" is a numerical value determined based on the above-mentioned number of input game media and the number of payout game media. For example, the difference between the number of input game media and the number of payout game media is calculated. Examples thereof include a numerical value obtained and a numerical value obtained by calculating a ratio of the number of payout game media to the number of input game media. In addition, the numerical value regarding the number of game media includes the number of input game media and the number of payout game media. This is because the number of input game media and the number of payout game media are information that is a basis for calculating a numerical value relating to the number of game media and are closely related. Hereinafter, as numerical values regarding the number of game media, a numerical value obtained by calculating the difference between the number of input game media and the number of payout game media and a numerical value obtained by calculating the ratio of the number of payout game media to the number of input game media will be described. In the invention, the numerical values regarding the number of game media are not limited to these numerical values. For example,
Other numerical values that can be calculated based on the number of inserted game media and the number of paid-out game media (specifically, the number of games in a pachi-slot gaming machine, etc.) can also be referred to as numerical values relating to the number of game media. As described above, the numerical value regarding the number of the above-mentioned game media includes the above-mentioned number of inserted game media and the number of paid-out game media, and other numerical values (the number of games in the pachislot gaming machine, etc.) This is because it is a numerical value that can be calculated based on the number of payout game media.

The "numerical value obtained by calculating the difference between the number of inserted game media and the number of paid out game media" refers to, for example, the number of medals inserted per unit number of games (for example, 500 games) in the above-mentioned pachi-slot gaming machine. This refers to the difference in the number of paid-out medals, and in the present specification, the above numerical value is also referred to as the difference number.

Here, when the number of inserted medals per unit number of games (500 games) is D (sheets) and the number of paid-out medals is E (sheets), the difference number W is
The (sheet) can be calculated using the following (1). W = ED ... (1)

When the payout number of prizes in the RB gaming state is F (sheets) and the number of winnings is G (times), the number of medals to be paid out in the RB gaming state is F × G (sheets).
Becomes In addition, the payout number of winnings in the BB game state is H
If the number of winnings is I (times), and the number of transitions to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is L (times), the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state is ( H × I) + (F × G) × L (sheets).

Further, in the AT game state, the payout amount U
When the number of prizes is set to O (times), the number of medals to be paid out in the AT game state is U × O (sheets).

Further, in the case of a general game state other than the BB game state, the RB game state and the AT game state per unit number of games, V (times) is awarded to the small winning combination of the payout number U (sheets), and BB Game state is M (times), RB game state is M '
(Times), if the AT game state occurs N (times), the number E of medals to be paid out can be calculated using the formula (2) below. E = {(H × I) + (F × G) × L} × M + (F × G) × M ′ + (U × V) + (U × O) × N ... (2) BB In the gaming state and / or the general gaming state,
There may be a plurality of types of small winning combinations, but here, it is explained that there is only one type of small winning combination in the BB gaming state and the general gaming state.

The difference is the number of unit games (for example, 5).
For each (00 games), the number of inserted medals D and the number of paid out medals E are measured, and from the number of inserted game balls D and the number of paid out game balls E It is also possible to calculate.

For example, the number D _{1 of} medals thrown in when playing 50 games and the number E _{1 of} medals paid out are measured, and thereafter, the number D _{2 of} medals thrown in every 50 games. , D ₃ , ... And the number of paid out medals E ₂ , E ₃ ,. And 500
After the game elapses, that is, when D ₁₀ and E ₁₀ are measured, D _{1 to} D ₁₀ are set to D, E _{1 to} E ₁₀ are set to E, and the difference number per unit game number (500 games) is calculated. After that, when 50 games have passed, that is, when D ₁₁ and E ₁₁ are measured, D _{2 to} D ₁₁ are set to D, E _{2 to} E ₁₁ are set to E, and the number of unit games (50
The difference number per 0 games) is calculated. In this way, when the difference number per 500 games is calculated for every 50 games, the difference number is calculated by measuring the number D of inserted medals and the number E of medals paid out for each 500 games. Compared with the method, it is possible to calculate the difference number by finely adjusting the time interval, and it is possible to change the jackpot probability and the hit probability by the finely calculated difference number. It can be within the lower limit.

In the pachislo gaming machine, a method for calculating the difference number is, for example, a command signal transmitted from a control unit provided in the pachislo gaming machine, that is, a command signal for using a medal and a medal. A method of calculating the difference number based on the command signal for paying out can be cited.

In the case of the above pachinko gaming machine, the "numerical value obtained by calculating the difference between the number of input game media and the number of payout game media" is, for example, a game ball launched on the game board per unit time (1 hour). It is the difference from the number of game balls paid out. In the present specification, the above numerical value is also referred to as the number of differential spheres.

When the number of game balls hit on the game board per unit time (1 hour) is A (ball) and the number of game balls paid out is B (ball), the difference ball number Y (ball) is It can be calculated using the following equation (3). Y = B-A (ball) (3) In addition, the maximum number per unit time A is set for the number A of game balls launched on the game board, and the number exceeds the number on the game board. It is set so that a game ball cannot be launched.

When the big hit state occurs, until the special winning opening is opened, until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening, or until a predetermined period elapses. The jackpot game, which is once, is repeated a plurality of times. When the number of payouts at the special winning opening is J balls, L is given to the special winning opening in all the jackpot games that are repeated K times.
If the game balls can be inserted, the number of game balls to be paid out is (J × L) × K balls.

The maximum total number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game repeated a plurality of times is referred to as the number of prize balls (C). When the game ball is put into the closed state, the number of prize balls (C) is (J × L) × K.

When the number of payouts of the winning opening is P balls and the number of payouts of the starting opening is Q balls, the game ball is R times in the winning opening and the game is in the starting opening per unit time (1 hour). Assuming that the ball enters S times and the jackpot state occurs T times, the number B of game balls to be paid out can be calculated using the following formula (4). B = {(J × L) × K} × T + (P × R) + (Q × S) (4) In addition, the number L of game balls entering the special winning opening, the game ball entering the winning opening The number of times R and the number S of times the game ball enters the starting opening are
It changes depending on the positional relationship of a plurality of nails planted on the game board, and when the game is not being performed, by adjusting the angles of the plurality of nails and the like, adjustment is made to a certain extent. It is possible.

The above-mentioned number of differential balls is the number of game balls shot out A and the number B of game balls paid out per unit time (for example, one hour), and the number of game balls launched is It is also possible to calculate from the number A of B and the number B of game balls paid out.

For example, of a game ball launched in 10 minutes
Number A₁And the number of game balls B paid out ₁And measure
After that, every 10 minutes, the number A of game balls launched_Two, A
_Three,,, and the number of game balls B paid out_Two, B_Three,
・ ・ Measure and. And when one hour has passed
I.e. A₆And B₆When and are measured, A₁~ A
₆Is A and B₁~ B₆Where B is the unit time (1:00
Calculate the number of difference balls per (interval). After that, 10 minutes have passed
When I did, that is, A₇And B₇When and are measured, A
_Two~ A₇Is A and B_Two~ B₇Where B is the unit time
The number of differential spheres per hour is calculated. This
If you calculate the number of differential balls per hour every 10 minutes
In the case of 1 hour, the number A of game balls launched and payout
To calculate the number of difference balls by measuring the number B of game balls played
Compared with, the time interval is finer and the number of difference balls is calculated.
It is possible, and the jackpot probability by the difference ball number calculated in detail
And the probability of winning can be changed, so
Can be more reliably contained within the upper and lower limits.
it can.

In the pachinko game machine, as a method of calculating the number of difference balls, for example, a sensor that can detect a game ball actually hit on the game board,
Provided with a sensor capable of detecting gaming balls to be paid out, a method for calculating the number of difference balls based on the number of gaming balls detected by each sensor, or a control unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine. A method of calculating the number of difference balls based on a command signal, that is, a command signal for launching a game ball on the game board and a command signal for paying out a game ball can be mentioned.

The "numerical value obtained by calculating the ratio of the number of payout game media to the number of input game media" is, for example, the number of unit games (for example, 500 games) in the above-mentioned pachi-slot gaming machine.
It is the ratio of the number of paid-out medals to the number of medals thrown around. In the present specification, the above numerical value is also referred to as a refund rate. Further, the "numerical value obtained by calculating the ratio of the number of payout game media to the number of input game media" in the pachinko gaming machine is, for example, a payout game for the number of game balls hit on the game board per unit time (1 hour). It refers to the ratio of the number of balls,
In the present specification, the above-mentioned numerical value is referred to as a ball exit rate. In addition, the exit rate will be described in detail later.

Per unit game number (500 games),
When the number of medals used in the game is D (sheets) and the number of medals paid out is E (sheets), the payout rate Z (%) can be calculated using the following formula (5). Z = (E / D) × 100 (%) (5)

The number E of medals to be paid out per unit game number can be obtained by the above equation (2).

The payout rate is the number of unit games (for example, 5).
For each (00 games), the number of inserted medals is D, and the number of paid out medals is E, and is calculated from the number of inserted medals D and the number of paid out medals E. It is possible to

For example, the game that was introduced in the first 50 games
Number of dulls D₁And the number of medals E paid out₁And measure
The number of medals thrown in every 50 games thereafter
D_Two, D_Three,,, and the number E of game balls paid out_Two,
E_Three,, and are measured. And play 500 times
Is done, that is, D₁₀And E₁₀And measure
When D₁~ D₁₀And then E_Two~ E₁₀Be E
Calculate the payout rate per unit game (500 games)
Put out. After that, when 50 games are played,
Wow, D₁₁And E₁₁When and are measured, D_Two~ D₁₁
Is D and E_Two~ E ₁₁Let E be the number of unit games (5
The payout rate per (00 games) is calculated.

In this way, when the payout rate per 500 games is calculated for every 50 games, the payout rate is measured by measuring the number D of inserted medals and the number E of medals paid out for each 500 games. Compared with the method that calculates It can fall within the range from the upper limit to the lower limit.

In the pachislo gaming machine, a method of calculating the payout rate is, for example, a command signal transmitted from a control unit provided in the pachislo gaming machine, that is, a command signal for using a medal and a medal. A method of calculating a payout rate based on a command signal for paying out, and the like can be mentioned.

The "ball-out rate" means the ratio of the number of game balls paid out to the number of game balls hit on the game board per unit time (1 hour). The number of game balls launched on the game board per unit time (1 hour) is A (ball),
When the number of game balls to be paid out is B (ball), the payout rate X (%) can be calculated using the following formula (6). X = (B / A) × 100 (%) (6) It should be noted that the maximum number of game balls A hit on the game board is set per unit time and exceeds that number. It is set so that a game ball cannot be launched on the game board.

The number B of gaming balls paid out per unit time (1 hour) can be obtained by the above-mentioned formula (4).

The above-mentioned ball-out rate is the game ball hit out by measuring the number A of game balls hit out and the number B of game balls paid out per unit time (for example, 1 hour). It is possible to calculate it from the number A of B and the number B of game balls paid out. Further, the above-mentioned rate of exit can be calculated as follows.

[0109] For example, a game ball launched in 10 minutes
Number A₁And the number of game balls B paid out ₁And measure
After that, every 10 minutes, the number A of game balls launched_Two, A
_Three,,, and the number of game balls B paid out_Two, B_Three,
・ ・ Measure and. And when one hour has passed
I.e. A₆And B₆When and are measured, A₁~ A
₆Is A and B₁~ B₆Where B is the unit time (1:00
Calculate the exit rate per (interval). After that, 10 minutes have passed
When I did, that is, A₇And B₇When and are measured, A
_Two~ A₇Is A and B_Two~ B₇Where B is the unit time
The exit rate per hour is calculated. This
If you calculate the hourly exit rate every 10 minutes
In the case of 1 hour, the number A of game balls launched and payout
Of calculating the number of game balls B
Compared with
It is possible, and the jackpot probability based on the calculated ball exit rate
And the winning rate can be changed, so
Can be more reliably contained within the upper and lower limits.
it can.

In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, as a method of calculating the above-mentioned ball-out rate, for example, a sensor capable of detecting a game ball actually hit on the game board and a game ball to be paid out A sensor that can detect is provided, and a method of calculating the ball exit rate based on the number of game balls detected by each sensor (hereinafter, also referred to as a method of detecting a game ball and calculating the ball exit rate) Or, a command signal transmitted from the control unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine, that is, a command signal for launching a game ball on the game board,
Examples thereof include a method of calculating a ball-out rate based on a command signal for paying out game balls (hereinafter, also referred to as a method of calculating a ball-out rate only in the control unit). It should be noted that a method of detecting a game ball and calculating an exit rate and a method of calculating an exit rate only in the control unit will be described later.

In the pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention, the number of times BB gaming state M occurs per unit number of games, and /
Alternatively, the number M'of the RB gaming state and the number N of the AT gaming state are changed when the difference number W or the payout rate Z falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value or lower limit value. Then, the difference number W or the payout rate Z is adjusted so as to fall within the range of the upper limit value to the lower limit value. Hereinafter, the number M of BB game states, the number N of AT game states, and the adjustment of the difference or payout rate in the pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention will be described, which occurs per unit number of games.

(A) Number N of AT gaming states occurring The number N of AT gaming states can be adjusted by changing the settings of the pachi-slot gaming machine when a game is not being played. Is. However, in the present invention,
Instead of adjusting the number N of times the AT game state occurs when the game is not being played, when the game is being played, the difference number or the payout rate is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value. In response to the entry, the winning probability is changed to adjust the probability N that the AT gaming state occurs.

As a method of adjusting the number of times the AT gaming state occurs, for example, the probability of winning the AT is 1/400.
In the pachi-slot gaming machine in which the number of medals to be paid out according to the AT gaming state is 100, when the difference number or the payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, A
If the probability of winning T is set to be high and the winning probability is set to 1/200, or conversely, the difference number or the payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit, the probability of winning AT Can be set lower, and the hit probability can be set to 1/800. As a method of adjusting the number of times the AT gaming state occurs, as described above, a method of changing the probability of winning the AT is used, and when the probability of winning the AT is set high, in (B) below. As will be described, a method of changing the probability of winning the BB is used, and the probability of winning the BB is set low. On the other hand, when the probability of winning the AT is set low, the probability of winning the BB is set high.

As described above, the probability of winning the AT is 1
In a pachislot machine that is / 200, if the game is played 500 times, the number of times N the AT gaming state occurs is 2.5 times, and the number of medals paid out by the AT gaming state per unit number of games (500 games). Is 250 sheets. Also, if the probability of winning an AT is 1/100,
The number of times N the AT game state occurs in 500 games is 5, and the number of medals paid out according to the AT game state per unit number of games (500 games) is 500. Further, if the probability of winning an AT is 1/400, the number of times N the AT game state occurs in 500 games is 1.25, and the medals paid out by the AT game state per unit number of games (500 games). Is 1
It becomes 25 sheets.

(B) BB generated per unit number of games
As a method of adjusting the number of times the BB gaming state occurs with respect to the number M of gaming states,
For example, the probability of winning BB is 1/250, and B
In a pachi-slot gaming machine in which the number of medals to be paid out according to the B game state is 400, if the difference number or the payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the probability of winning the BB is lowered and the BB is awarded. If the odds of winning are set to 1/500, or conversely, if the difference or the payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit, the probability of winning BB is increased, and BB is won. It can be mentioned that the probability is set to 1/125.

For example, in the pachi-slot gaming machine as described above, if the probability of winning the AT is always 1/200, the number M of times the BB gaming state occurs in 500 games is 2
The number N of times that the AT gaming state occurs is 2.5 times. At this time, the number of medals paid out in the BB game state and the AT game state is 1050. Further, when the difference number or the payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, and the probability of winning the BB becomes 1/500, the number M of times the BB game state occurs in 500 games is 1
BB per unit number of games (500 games)
The number of medals paid out in the gaming state and the AT gaming state is 650.

On the other hand, when the difference number or the payout rate is within the predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the probability of winning the BB is 1
/ 125, the number of times M the BB game state occurs in 500 games is 4, and the number of medals paid out per unit number of games (500 games) according to the BB game state and the AT game state is 1850. Become.

(C) Adjustment of Difference Number or Payout Rate In the pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention, the probability of winning the AT and the probability of winning the BB are changed to change the AT gaming state described in (A) above. The number of times N that occurs and the number of times M when the BB game state occurs are changed,
Adjust the difference or refund rate.

For example, in a pachi-slot gaming machine in which the number of medals paid out in the BB game state is 400 and the number of medals paid out in the AT game state is 100, the probability of winning the BB is set to an initial value. By setting, the probability of winning the BB is 1/250, and by setting the probability of winning the AT to the initial value, the probability of winning the AT is 1/200. In this case, the number M of occurrences of the BB game state in 500 games is 2 and the number N of occurrences of the AT game state is 2.5. At this time, in the 500 games, the number of medals paid out in the BB game state and the AT game state is 1050.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, when the difference sheet number or the payout rate falls within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the probability of winning BB becomes low and the probability of winning AT becomes high. For example, the probability of winning BB is 1/500,
If the probability of winning the AT is 1/100, then 5
The number M of times a BB game state occurs per game 00 is 1
The number N of times the AT game state occurs is 5 times. At this time, the number of medals paid out in the BB game state and the AT game state in the 500 games is 900.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned example, when the difference number or the payout rate falls within the predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the probability of winning the BB becomes high and the probability of winning the AT becomes low. For example, the probability of winning BB is 1/125,
If the probability of winning an AT is 1/400, then 5
The number M of times a BB game state occurs per game 00 is 4
The number of times the AT gaming state occurs is 1.25 times. At this time, BB game status and A in 500 games
The number of medals paid out according to the T game state is 1725
It becomes a sheet.

As described in (B) above, if the probability of winning the BB is simply changed, the BB gaming state and AT per unit game number (500 games)
Depending on the gaming state, the number of medals paid out becomes 650 or 1850, which causes a relatively large variation in the number. However, in the pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention, as described in (C) above, while changing the probability of winning the BB,
By changing the probability of winning the AT, the number of medals paid out in the BB game state and the AT game state per 900 games of 650 was 900, or the BB game per 500 games of 1850. Depending on the state and the AT game state, the number of medals paid out can be set to 1725 and the size of the variation can be reduced.

As described above, in the pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention, when the difference number or the payout rate is adjusted, the difference in the difference number or the payout rate becomes abrupt if the jackpot probability is simply changed. , By changing the hit probability, it can be softened.

In the pachi-slot gaming machine according to the present invention,
When the difference sheet number or payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, in association with the difference between the difference sheet number or payout rate and the upper limit value, the smaller the difference between the difference sheet number or payout rate and the upper limit value is, It is desirable to gradually decrease the jackpot probability and increase the hit probability. Further, when the difference sheet number or payout rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the difference between the difference sheet number or payout rate and the lower limit value is small in association with the difference between the difference sheet number or payout rate and the lower limit value. It is desirable to gradually increase the jackpot probability and decrease the hit probability. By changing the jackpot probability and the hit probability in stages, it is possible to suppress a rapid change in the difference number or payout rate associated with the change in the jackpot probability and hit probability, and the difference number or payout rate is extremely high. This is because it can be surely prevented from becoming low or low.

Further, according to the present invention, when the difference number or the payout rate, which once falls within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value, deviates from the predetermined range, the changed jackpot probability and It is desirable to restore the probability. By once changing the changed jackpot probability and hit probability, it is possible to suppress a sudden change in the number of coins or the payout rate accompanying a change in the jackpot probability and hit probability. This is because it is possible to more reliably prevent the payout rate from becoming extremely high or low.

In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention,
The number T of jackpots occurring per unit time and the number S of game balls entering the starting opening are set within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the difference ball number Y or the ball discharge rate X which is predetermined. It is changed when entering, and the difference ball number Y or the ball ejection rate X is adjusted so as to fall within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value. Hereinafter, the number S of game balls entering the starting port, the number T of jackpots that occur per unit time, and the adjustment of the number of differential balls or the rate of ball launch in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

(D) Regarding the number S of game balls entering the starting port, the number S of game balls entering the starting port is the same as the number L of entering the game ball into the special winning port and the number R of entering the game ball into the winning port. In addition, it changes depending on the positional relationship of a plurality of nails implanted in the game board. By changing the angles of the plurality of nails or the like when the game is not being played, it is possible to adjust the nails to some extent. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, when the game is not being played, the number of game balls that enter the starting opening S is not adjusted, but when the game is being played, The number of times the game ball enters the starting opening S by changing the hit probability in response to the rate falling within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value.
Adjust.

As a method of adjusting the number of times the game ball enters the starting opening, for example, 7 times per minute on average (4 times per hour)
20 times), in a pachinko gaming machine where a game ball enters the starting port, if the number of differential balls or the rate of launch is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the winning probability is increased and the starting port is frequently opened. 8 times per minute (480 times per hour)
Times) If the game ball is set to enter the starting opening, or conversely, if the number of balls or the rate of departure falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the winning probability is lowered and the starting opening is open. It is possible to set the game ball into the starting opening 6 times per minute (360 times per hour) so that it does not easily occur. As a method of adjusting the number of times the game ball enters the starting opening, as described above, the method of changing the hit probability is used, and when the hit probability is set high,
As described in (E) below, a method of changing the jackpot probability is used, and the jackpot probability is set low. On the other hand, when the winning probability is set low, the jackpot probability is set high.

In the pachinko gaming machine in which the jackpot probability (average probability in the entire game including the probability variation state) is 1/210 and the number of prize balls is 2100, as described above, one hour 420 times, if a game ball enters the starting port,
The number of times T that a big hit state occurs in one hour is 2 times,
The number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game per hour is 4,200. Also, 480 times per hour,
If a game ball enters the starting opening, the number of times T that the big hit state occurs in one hour is 2.3, and the number of game balls paid out by the big hit game per hour is 4,830 balls. Furthermore, if a game ball enters the starting port 360 times per hour, the number of times T that the jackpot state occurs in one hour is 1.7, and the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game per hour is 3570. Become a sphere.

(E) Number of jackpot states T that occur per unit time The number T of jackpot states that occur per unit time is the jackpot probability and the number of times a game ball enters the starting opening described in (D) above. It changes with S and. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine with an average of 420 game balls entering the starting port per hour and 2100 award balls, if the jackpot probability is 1/210, the jackpot state will occur in one hour. The number of times T to be done is 2, and the number of game balls paid out per hour depending on the jackpot gaming state is 4200 balls.

Further, if the pitch rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value and the jackpot probability is 1/420, the number of times T that the jackpot state occurs in one hour is once, and in one hour. The number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game is 2
It becomes 100 balls. On the other hand, if the exit rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit and the jackpot probability is 1/105,
The number of times T that a big hit state occurs in one hour is 4 times,
The number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game in one hour is 8,400. The number S of game balls entering the starting port has already been described, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

(F) Adjustment of the number of differential balls or the rate of ball discharge In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, the game ball enters the starting opening described in (D) above by changing the winning probability and the jackpot probability. The number of times S and the number of times T of the big hit state that occur per unit time described in (E) above are changed to adjust the number of differential balls or the rate of ball ejection.

For example, in a pachinko gaming machine with 2100 award balls, the jackpot probability is 1/210,
In addition, when the hit probability is set to the initial value so that the game ball enters the starting opening seven times per minute on average, the number of times the game ball enters the starting opening per hour S
Is 420 times, and the number of times T when the big hit state occurs is 2 times. At this time, the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game per hour is 4,200.

In addition, in the above-mentioned example, when the number of difference balls or the rate of ball launches falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the jackpot probability decreases and the hit probability increases. For example, if the jackpot probability is 1/420, and the winning probability is set to be high, so that the game ball enters the starting opening eight times per minute on average, the starting opening per hour The number of times S that the game ball enters is 480 times, and the number of times T that the jackpot state occurs in one hour is 1.1 times. At this time, the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game in one hour is 2400 balls.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned example, when the number of difference balls or the rate of ball ejection falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot probability increases and the hit probability decreases. For example, if the jackpot probability is 1/105, and the winning probability is set to be low, so that the game ball enters the starting opening 6 times per minute on average, the starting opening per hour The number of times S that a game ball enters is 360 times, and the number of times T that a big hit state occurs in one hour is 3.4 times. At this time, the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game per hour is 7,200.

As described in (E) above, simply changing the jackpot probability results in the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game per hour being 21.
There are relatively large variations in the number, such as 00 balls or 8400 balls. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, as described in (F) above, the jackpot probability is changed, and by changing the hit probability, the jackpot game is paid out per hour that was 2100 balls. The number of game balls can be set to 2400, or the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot game per hour, which was 8400, can be set to 7200 to reduce the size of the variation.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine according to the present invention, when adjusting the number of differential balls or the rate of ball ejection, the number of ball differences or the number of balls that are abruptly changed by simply changing the jackpot probability. The change of the sphere rate can be moderated by changing the hit probability.

In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention,
When the number of difference balls or the rate of departure is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the number of difference balls or the rate of departure and the upper limit value are associated with the difference between the number of difference balls or the rate of departure and the upper limit value. The smaller the difference is, it is desirable to gradually decrease the jackpot probability and increase the hit probability. Also, when the number of difference balls or the rate of departure is within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the number of difference balls or the rate of departure and the lower limit are associated with the difference between the number of difference balls or the rate of departure and the lower limit value. As the difference from the value is smaller, it is desirable to gradually increase the jackpot probability and lower the hit probability. By changing the jackpot probability and the hit probability in stages, it is possible to suppress a rapid change in the number of balls thrown or the number of balls thrown by changing the jackpot probability and hit probability. This is because it can be surely prevented that the value becomes extremely high or low.

In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention,
Once, when the number of differential balls or the rate of departure that has entered the predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value is far from the above predetermined range,
It is desirable to restore the changed jackpot probability and hit probability. Once changed jackpot probability and hit probability, the jackpot probability,
In addition, it is possible to suppress a rapid change in the number of balls thrown or the rate of ball launch due to a change in the winning probability, and to further reliably prevent the number of balls pitched or the ball launch rate from becoming extremely high or low. Because you can do it.

[0140]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown, and in this pachinko gaming machine, as a numerical value regarding the number of gaming media, A case in which the ball exit rate is calculated will be described. Further, a pachinko gaming machine in which a method of detecting a game ball and calculating the ball exit rate is used as a method of calculating the ball exit rate will be described. Of course, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to such a pachinko gaming machine, and as described above, the exit rate is used as a numerical value relating to the number of gaming media, and a numerical value relating to the number of gaming media is calculated. The pachinko gaming machine in which the method described above is used corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12,
The window frame 16 of the main body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the game board 14.
An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12 below the window frame 16 and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged.

A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are struck in on the front surface of the game board 14. It should be noted that the game board 14 is formed of a resin material without using a structure in which nails are driven, and a metal rod-shaped body is added to the game board 14 of the resin material.
It may be configured to be planted so as to project in the front direction of
The present invention can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 (pachinko machine) as described above. In addition, in this specification, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a concept including a pachinko machine.

Further, the firing handle 26 is rotatably provided with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. A firing motor 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. When the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, electric power is supplied to the firing motor 28 and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired to the game board 14. Although the firing motor 28 is used here, it is also possible to use a launch solenoid for launching a game ball. The means for hitting the game ball on the game board 14 and the means for detecting the hit game ball will be described later with reference to the drawings.

The game ball thus shot is guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 to move to the upper part of the game board 14, and thereafter, the traveling direction thereof is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails. While changing, it drops toward the bottom of the game board 14.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing the game board 14. The same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to those shown in FIG. Also, FIG.
Shows the omitted one of the above-mentioned obstacle nails.

A display device 32, which is a display unit as described later, is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. A display device 52 is provided at the center of the upper portion of the display device 32. The display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display device, and a normal symbol that is display information is
It is variably displayed so that fluctuation and stop are repeated. On the left and right side portions of the display device 32, the ball passage detectors 55a and 55
b is provided. This ball passage detector 55a or 55
b, when it is detected that the game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, a lottery for determining whether or not to open the starting opening 44 is performed, and a variable display of the normal symbol is displayed on the display device 52 described above. It is started, and after a predetermined time has passed, the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped. This ordinary pattern is information consisting of numbers and symbols, for example, "0"
It is a symbol such as a number from "1" to "9" and "☆". When this normal symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7", which is stopped and displayed, a solenoid 57 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on both left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later. An electric current is supplied to (not shown), and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game ball easily enters the starting opening 44, and the starting opening 44 is opened. After the start port 44 is opened, when a predetermined time elapses, the movable piece is driven to close the start port 44 to make it difficult for the game ball to enter.

4 are provided on both the left and right sides of the display device 52 described above.
Two holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. Further, a general winning opening 50 is provided above the display device 52. In addition, at the bottom of the game board 14, a game ball large winning opening 38 is provided. A shutter 40 is provided near the special winning opening 38 so as to be openable and closable. The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 (not shown) so as to be intermittently opened when a big hit condition occurs.

General winning openings 54a and 54b are provided on both left and right sides of the above-mentioned display device 32. further,
General winning openings 54c and 54d are provided on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the display device 32. Further, special winning openings 56a and 56b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning openings 56c and 5 are provided on both left and right sides of the big winning opening 38.
6d is provided.

Further, a starting port 44 is provided which triggers a transition to a variable display state of a plurality of, for example, three pieces of identification information displayed on the display device 32 when the variable display game described later is started. . The ball detection sensor 42 is provided at the above-described special winning opening 38, starting opening 44, general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d, and special winning openings 56a to 56d.
Is provided and when the game ball enters, that is, when the ball detection sensor 42 detects that the game ball has passed, the payout device 59 (not shown) sets in advance according to the type of the winning opening. The number of game balls that have been played is paid out to the lower plate 22. Further, the payout device 59 has a payout ball detection sensor 5 for detecting a game ball to be paid out.
3 is provided. The payout ball detection sensor 53 and the control unit that receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the payout ball detection sensor 53 functions as a payout game ball measurement means.

Furthermore, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 32. Also, a decorative lamp 36a is provided on the upper left side and the upper right side outside the game board 14.
And 36b are provided.

The portion of the above-mentioned display device 32 for displaying an effect image described later may be a liquid crystal display panel or a cathode ray tube. In addition, in the example described above, the display device 3
2 shows a case where the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, which is a pachinko gaming machine, is provided substantially at the center of the front surface, but if it is a position that can be seen by the player, the pachinko gaming machine The display device 32 may be provided at any position.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view schematically showing means for hitting a game ball on the game board 14 and means for detecting the hit game ball. In FIG. 3, a case where a launch solenoid is provided as a means for launching a game ball on the game board 14 will be described.

A launch solenoid S is provided at the lower end of the guide rail 30, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board 14 by operating the launch solenoid S. The guide rail 30 in the vicinity of the launch solenoid S is provided with a launch ball passage detector 61, which can be a mechanical launch ball passage detection switch. Further, as the launch ball passage detector 61, a transmissive or reflective optical sensor for detecting passage of a game ball by light may be provided.

In the middle of the guide rail 30, due to insufficient launch force of the launch solenoid S, or because the launch solenoid S has launched two game balls, a game ball returning backward along the guide rail 30 is discharged. Is provided with a discharge port 63 for
Return ball detection switch 6 to detect the game ball discharged from
5 are provided. By detecting the game ball by the return ball detection switch 65, it is possible to count the number of game balls in which the game ball is actually launched. The launch ball passage detector and the return ball detection switch configured as shown in FIG. 3, and the control unit that receives the detection signals from the launch ball passage detector and the return ball detection switch are the launched game balls. It functions as a launching game ball measuring means for obtaining the number.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, a case where a firing motor 28 is provided as a means for launching a game ball on the game board 14 will be described.

The firing handle 26 described above is used in the control circuit 6
0 interface circuit group 62, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to the input / output bus 64. An angle signal indicating the rotation angle of the firing handle 26 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62 and then supplied to the input / output bus 64. I / O bus 64
The data signal or the address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as CPU) 66 which is an arithmetic processing unit. In addition, the ball detection sensor 42 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62 described above, and the game ball has a large winning opening 38, a starting opening 44, and a general winning opening 5
0 and 54a to 54d and special winning openings 56a to 5
When passing 6d, the ball detection sensor 42 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. further,
The ball passage detector 55 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62, and the ball passage detector 55 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62 when it detects that the game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof.

Further, the input / output bus 64 is connected with a payout ball detection sensor 53, a launch ball passage detector 61, and a return ball detection switch 65. When a game ball is detected, the detection signal is interfaced. It is supplied to the circuit group 62. The control unit that receives the detection signals from the launch ball passage detector 61, the return ball detection switch 65, and the launch ball passage detector 61 and the return ball detection switch 65 is for obtaining the number of game balls that have been launched. It functions as a launching game ball measuring means. Further, the payout ball detection sensor 53 and the control unit that receives the detection signal from the payout ball detection sensor 53 function as a payout game ball measurement means for obtaining the number of game balls paid out.

The input / output bus 64 described above includes a ROM 68.
Also, the RAM 70 is connected. The ROM 68 stores a control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the ROM 68 is image data of a variable symbol that is displayed in a variable or stopped manner when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, character image data of a moving object displayed as an effect screen, and the display device 32. Background image data and moving image video image data constituting the background, sound data used in the game, data concerning the number of payouts such as a special winning opening, initial data for executing the control program, and a blinking operation pattern of the decorative lamp 36. The control program and the like are stored.

Further, the ROM 68 is a probability table used in a lottery for determining whether or not a big hit occurs,
A probability table used for a lottery that determines whether or not a win occurs is stored, and a program for performing a lottery using these probability tables is stored.

The symbol image data described above is displayed on the display device 32.
In the case where the symbols are variably displayed or when the symbols are stopped and displayed, the image data corresponding to various display modes such as an enlarged image, a reduced image, and a deformed image are included. Further, the character image data, the background image data, and the moving image video image data, which are the above-mentioned moving objects, display a moving image, a still image, or a combination of these images as a screen image on the display device 32 so as to produce a game. It is for. Further, the character image data composed of the above-described moving object includes image data corresponding to each motion so as to display the motion of the character. Further, the sound data is also used to produce a game, and is used to emit a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 46 described later.

The RAM 70 also stores the values of flags and variables used in the above-mentioned programs. For example, it stores new input data, a result of calculation by the CPU 66, cumulative reach data indicating a history of games, a cumulative variation number, and a cumulative jackpot number. Further, the number of game balls hit on the game board and the number of game balls paid out are memorized, and the number of game balls hit on the game board and the number of game balls paid out are stored. The ball exit rate calculated based on the above is stored.

The CPU 66, which is a control unit, executes arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program,
Based on the result of this arithmetic processing, the character image data of the moving object, the background image data, the moving picture image data and the variable pattern image data, and the sound data are transmitted as electronic data and other controls are performed.

Further, the CPU 66 reads out the image data of the variable design which is the above-mentioned identification information, and displays it on the display device 32.
The control is performed so that the symbols are variably displayed, or the combination state of the symbols, which are the plurality of pieces of identification information, is stopped and displayed on the display device 32 at a predetermined timing. Further, the CPU 66 functions as a discharge rate calculating means for calculating a discharge rate from the number of game balls hit on the game ball and the number of paid game balls stored in the RAM 70.

An interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 72 includes a display device 32, a speaker 46, a firing motor 28, solenoids 48 and 57, a holding lamp 34,
The decoration lamp 36 and the payout device 59 are connected, and the interface circuit group 72 supplies a drive signal and drive power to control each of the above-mentioned devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.

The screen image of the display device 32, which is the display unit, is
It is composed of an identification image in which a variable pattern is displayed and an effect image in which an effect screen is displayed. Under the control of the CPU 66, these two images are superimposed and combined to be displayed as one image.

By thus superimposing a plurality of images, for example, the design image and the effect image, and synthesizing them, a scene in which the design changes can be produced with the effect image as the background, and various display modes can be produced. Is possible.

The solenoid 48 is for opening and closing the shutter 40 as described above, and includes the solenoid 57.
Is a movable piece 58a provided on both left and right sides of the starting opening 44.
And 58b for opening and closing. The hold lamp 34 indicates the number of times the combination of symbols displayed on the display device 32 has been activated, and the decoration lamp 36.
When the game is a big hit or when the reach is reached, it blinks or lights to indicate to the player. The payout device 59 receives a predetermined number of game balls on the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to a game situation (for example, a game ball has entered a winning opening or the like) by a control signal from the CPU 66. It is something to pay out.

The above-mentioned arithmetic processing unit (CPU 66) constitutes a control unit, the display unit 32 constitutes a display unit, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 constitutes a pachinko gaming machine. In addition, in the present description, it is described that the number of arithmetic processing devices included in the control unit is one. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, the number of arithmetic processing devices included in the control unit is one.
The above-mentioned control unit does not need to be one, for example, the arithmetic processing unit P that advances the game by mainly controlling each unit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the command signal from the arithmetic processing unit P. It may be configured to include an arithmetic processing unit Q that mainly generates an image to be displayed on the display unit. Further, ROM and RAM included in the control unit
However, the number is not necessarily one.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been activated, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above have been initialized to predetermined values, and are operating steadily. Further, a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in which a method of detecting a game ball and calculating the ball exit rate is used as a method of calculating the ball exit rate.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to count the number of game balls hit on the game board. It should be noted that this subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program that controls the pachinko game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that has been executed in advance.

First, the CPU 66 sets to 0 the number of game balls (launch detection number A) stored on the RAM 70 and shot on the game board (step S100). Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball launched by the launch motor 28 is detected by the launch ball passage detector 61 (step S).
101). That is, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the detection signal from the launch ball passage detector 61 is received. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S1.
Return to 01.

If it is determined that the launch ball passage detector 61 has detected it, then it is determined whether or not the launched game ball has been detected by the return ball detection switch 65 (step S102). That is, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the detection signal from the return ball detection switch 65 has been received.

When it is determined that the game ball is detected by the return ball detection switch 65, the process is returned to step S101. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball is not detected by the return ball detection switch 65, 1 is added (incremented) to the firing detection number A stored in the RAM 70, and A
+1 is cumulatively stored in the RAM 70 (step S1)
03).

Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the process of step S100 was executed (step S104). When it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process is returned to step S101, and the processes of steps S101 to S103 are executed again. Note that instead of step S104 described above, steps S101 to S1.
It is also possible to forcibly execute the process of step S105 described below and terminate the present subroutine when a predetermined period of time elapses while the process of 03 is being executed.

As described above, until it is determined in step S104 that the predetermined period has elapsed, step S101
By repeatedly executing the processing of to S103, it becomes possible to measure the number of game balls launched within a predetermined period. When it is determined in step S104 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the number A of shots detected within the predetermined period is stored in the RAM 70 (step S10).
5) Then, this subroutine is finished. In addition, when the subroutine for measuring the number of game balls hit on the game board is being executed, the launch ball passage detector 61, the return ball detection switch 65, and the launch ball passage detector 61 and the return. The control unit (CPU 66) which receives the detection signal from the ball detection switch 65 functions as a hitting game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of the game balls hit.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a subroutine for detecting a game ball executed in the control circuit 60 described above. It should be noted that this subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program that controls the pachinko game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that has been executed in advance.

First, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S11). The winning openings are, for example, the general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d in the example shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S11 that the game ball has entered the winning opening, the payout device 59 is driven to execute a process of paying out the game ball in a predetermined payout amount P (step S12). In addition, the payout amount P is determined according to the type of the winning port.
They may be set individually or all may be the same.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening (step S13). This starting port is, for example, the starting port 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above.
In this step S13, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the starting opening, the payout device 59 is driven to execute the process of paying out the game ball at a predetermined payout number Q (step S
17) Furthermore, as described above, a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is generated is executed (step S1).
8) The variable display game described later is executed (step S
14). The jackpot lottery in step S18 is a lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot state will occur after the variable display game ends. When the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot is a jackpot, and after the variable display game ends, A jackpot state will be generated based on the jackpot.

Furthermore, it is judged whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S15). This sphere passage detector is, for example, the sphere passage detectors 55a and 55b in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above.

In this step S15, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, as described above, a winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not the starting opening 44 is opened (step S19). Based on the result of the lottery, a process of variably displaying the normal symbols on the display device 52 is executed (step S16). As described above, when the winning lottery in step S19 is won, and in step S16, when the variably displayed ordinary symbol becomes a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to start the opening. By opening 44, the game ball easily enters the starting opening 44.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to count the number of game balls paid out. Note that this subroutine is called and executed at the same time as the launch game ball measurement processing routine shown in FIG. 5 is executed from a control program that controls the pachinko game of the pachinko game machine 10 that has been executed in advance. It is something.

First, the CPU 66 sets the number of paid-out game balls (payout detection number B) stored in the RAM 70 to 0 (step S110). Next, the payout ball detection sensor 5
It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by 3 (step S111). If you determine that it has not been detected,
The process returns to step S111.

When it is determined that the payout ball detection sensor 53 has detected, 1 is added (incremented) to the payout detection number B stored in the RAM 70, and B + 1 is set to R.
It is cumulatively stored in the AM 70 (step S113). next,
It is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the process of step S110 was executed (step S114).
The predetermined period referred to here may be the same as or different from the predetermined period in the subroutine described with reference to FIG. When it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process is returned to step S111, and the processes of steps S111 and S113 are executed again.

As described above, until it is determined in step S114 that the predetermined period has elapsed, step S111 is performed.
By repeatedly executing the processing of S113 and S113, it becomes possible to measure the number of gaming balls paid out in a predetermined period. When it is determined in step S114 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the payout detection number B within the predetermined period is stored in the RAM 70 (step S11).
5) Then, this subroutine is finished. It should be noted that when the subroutine for measuring the number of paid-out game balls is being executed, the pay-out ball detection sensor 53 and a control unit (CPU that receives a detection signal from the pay-out ball detection sensor 53)
66) functions as a payout game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of paid game balls.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a big hit probability and a subroutine for changing the hit probability, which is executed in the control circuit 60 described above. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program that controls the pachinko game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that has been executed in advance. The timing at which this subroutine is called and executed is not particularly limited, but the timing at which the number of game balls hit on the game board and the number of paid game balls are measured. It is desirable to have the same timing as. For example, if the number of game balls launched on the game board and the number of game balls paid out are measured every 10 minutes, this subroutine should be called and executed every 10 minutes. Is desirable.

First, the CPU 66 executes the above-mentioned step S.
The number of firing detections A stored in the RAM 70 at 105,
Then, the payout detection number B stored in the RAM 70 in step S115 is read out, and the process of calculating the ball-out rate by the above equation (6) is performed (step S120). In this step S120, the control unit (CPU 66) functions as a departure rate calculation means for calculating a departure rate from the number of game balls hit and the number of game balls paid out.

Next, it is determined whether or not the calculated ball exit rate is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value (step S121). When it is determined that the rate of departure is within the predetermined range based on the upper limit or the lower limit, it is next determined whether the rate of departure is within the predetermined range based on the upper limit (step S122). ).

When it is determined that the ball-out rate is within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the jackpot probability is updated (decreased) (step S123), and the hit probability is updated (increased) (step S124). . That is, a probability table with a lower jackpot probability is set as the probability table used in the jackpot lottery, and a probability table with a higher hit probability is set as the probability table used in the jackpot lottery.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S122 that the ball-out rate is not within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, it is determined that the ball-out rate is within the predetermined range based on the lower limit value. Become. In this way, when it is determined that the ball-out rate is not within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the jackpot probability is updated (increase) (step S125),
Further, the hit probability is updated (decreased) (step S
126). That is, as a probability table used in the jackpot lottery, a probability table with a higher jackpot probability is set, and as a probability table used in the jackpot lottery,
A probability table with a lower hit probability is set.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S121 that the ball-out rate is not within the predetermined range from the upper limit value or the lower limit value, the jackpot probability is returned to the initial value (step S1).
27) Further, the hit probability is returned to the initial value (step S128). That is, this lottery probability change processing routine is first performed, and in the case where the jackpot probability and the hit probability are changed in steps S123 and S124 or S125 and S126, the ball-out rate becomes the upper limit value or the lower limit value. When it is not within the predetermined range as the standard, the changed jackpot probability and hit probability are the original values,
That is, it is returned to the initial value. In addition, in the lottery probability change processing routine performed previously, when the jackpot probability and the hit probability are not changed, the initial value is naturally maintained. And step S1
When the processing of 24, S126 or S128 is executed, this subroutine is finished.

Next, the variable display game will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that executes the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above.

By calling the subroutine shown in FIG. 9, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen, and the variable display game is started. Here, the variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, and a plurality of symbols, which are a plurality of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32, and after each of them is displayed so as to change, a predetermined pattern is displayed. These symbols are displayed so as to be stopped sequentially at the timing of, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination, the pachinko game is shifted to a state advantageous to the player. This is a game in which the variable display and the stop display are executed as one stroke.

[0193] For example, as a set of 12 symbols consisting of "1", "2", ..., "12", these 12 symbols are sequentially displayed on the display device 32, and the symbols are displayed. While the symbols are displayed to move, the symbols themselves are displayed to change. For example, on the display device 32, the symbol "1" is displayed so as to be scrolled from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the symbol "2" is displayed so as to be scrolled from the top to the bottom. Similarly, "3" is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom. After the symbols "1" to "12" are displayed in this manner, the symbols "1" are again displayed so as to be scrolled, and the same display is sequentially repeated.

By displaying the symbols in this way on the display device 32, the symbols are sequentially changed while scrolling from "1" to "2" and from "2" to "3". Up to 12 "will be displayed, and then" 1 "will be displayed again. In this way, the mode of displaying the symbols so that the symbols themselves are sequentially changed while moving the position of one symbol is called variable display. Further, a mode in which a certain symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as a stop display.

The symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the display device 3
When displaying in 2, the symbols to be displayed are not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two to three symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a part or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is above the symbol “5”. May be displayed in a variable manner. The above-mentioned symbol group is a concept corresponding to the symbol group displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to each of the plurality of groups are displayed. For example, when each of the symbols belonging to the three groups is displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to another group are displayed on the display device 32. The symbols displayed in the center and belonging to the remaining groups are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

By displaying the design which is the identification information in this manner, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is the display unit. For example, in the case of performing variable display so that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, the display device 32
The three symbols are displayed, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side, one symbol is displayed on the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side. Further, the number of groups when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and symbols belonging to a plurality of groups other than three may be displayed on the display device 32.

As described above, by displaying the symbols in this way, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of pieces of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32 which is the display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols may be displayed for symbols belonging to one group, and for example, two symbols belonging to one group may be displayed so as to be variably displayed at the same time. In the case of displaying the set, a total of 6 symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32.

After variably displaying symbols belonging to a plurality of groups,
When all symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, when the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination, the pachinko game is considered to have won the jackpot in the variable display game. Transition to a state that is advantageous to the player.

For example, when the symbols belonging to three groups are displayed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed at "7", and the symbols belonging to other groups are also stopped and displayed at "7". When the symbols belonging to the remaining groups are also stopped and displayed at "7", the symbol combination matches the predetermined combination "7"-"7"-"7", and the variable display game is won as a jackpot. As a result, the state where the pachinko game is advantageous to the player is shifted. When it shifts to a state where it becomes a big hit and is advantageous to the player,
By supplying current to the solenoid 48, the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14 is opened so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 38.

When the variable display game is being executed, a display screen including a background image and a character image is also displayed on the display device 32. Note that the fixed screen described above is a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only the pachinko game is progressing on the pachinko game device 10 and the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not being executed. Say.

Further, the normal screen is from when the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed until when the variable display game reaches or becomes a big hit. In the meantime,
An effect screen displayed on the display device 32.

When the variable display game described above is started,
First, the internal lottery process is executed by the calculation process of the CPU 66 (step S200). This internal lottery process is a process of presetting a symbol combination when the symbols are fixed by stopping and displaying all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups that have been variably displayed, based on the result of the jackpot lottery in step S18 described above. Therefore, the CPU 66 performs the variable display and the stop display of the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of the symbols defined by the internal lottery process, as described later.

Next, the screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S201). That is, after the internal lottery process is executed, the CPU 66 executes a control program for selecting a background image according to the result of the internal lottery process, the progress status of the variable display game, and the like.
It is called from the ROM 68 and executed.

Next, based on the result obtained by the CPU 66, screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 at any time. The background image is not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected by the CPU based on the progress status of the variable display game and the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, the screen configuration information of the selected character image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S20).
2). That is, the screen configuration information of the character image selected by the CPU 66 is generated in the RAM 70 based on the execution result of the control program.

At this time, for example, 1/60 seconds or 1/3
By controlling the head position of the character image to shift by a predetermined movement amount at a constant interval (frame span) such as 0 seconds, it is possible to give a motion to the character image for display. The image showing the character does not always have to be displayed on the display device. The character image is also not particularly limited, and is appropriately selected by the CPU based on the progress status of the variable display game and the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, the screen design information of the variable pattern which is the identification information is based on the execution result of the control program.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by the CPU 66 (step S203).

[0209] The screen configuration information of the images which are the respective symbols forming the variable symbol is, for example, 1/60 seconds or 1/60 by the CPU 66 based on the control program described above.
With a fixed interval cycle (frame span) such as 30 seconds, for images that are variable patterns having the same identification information, the start position of the screen configuration information is shifted by a predetermined movement amount, and each variable pattern is also changed. By controlling such images to be sequentially generated in a predetermined order, it is possible to perform variable display of variable symbols.

Furthermore, since the changing speed of the variable symbol can be controlled by adjusting the frame span, the starting position of reading the screen configuration information, etc., the background image can be adjusted according to the story or the like being developed. It is also possible to make the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern smooth and to fuse the background image and the fluctuation pattern.

It should be noted that the ROM 68 stores a plurality of image data having different shapes for the same variable pattern,
By reading out from the CPU 66 and transmitting it to the display device 32 at any time, it is also possible to display the shape of the variable symbol such that the shape of the variable symbol changes with time during variable display.

Next, in steps 201 to 203, based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 70,
Each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information is read from the ROM 68 by the CPU 66. After that, the image data is displayed on the display device 32 according to the information regarding the displayed priority order, position, etc. in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S204).

The above-described steps S201 to S204 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S207, which will be described later, that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing such processing, it is possible to variably display the symbols in a predetermined manner and also to display the character image so as to perform a predetermined motion.

Next, it is judged whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one of the three groups (step S205). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, one variable symbol is stopped and displayed (step S206). Step S described above
In 205, when it is determined that it is not time to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S206 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S207).

When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S20.
Return to 1. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the symbols have been stopped and displayed, it is next determined whether or not the combination of symbols of the plurality of variable symbols stopped and displayed matches the combination of the symbols that are jackpots (step S20).
8). However, whether or not the combination of the symbols of the three variable symbols that are stopped and displayed matches the combination of the symbols that are jackpots is determined in advance by the result of the internal lottery process in step S200 described above.

In step S208, when it is determined that the combination of the symbols of the plurality of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed matches the combination of the symbols that are the jackpots, the jackpot state is set, and the jackpot execution processing subroutine shown in FIG. 10 is executed. It is executed and, for example, the special winning opening is opened a plurality of times (step S209). On the other hand, when it is determined that the combination of the symbols of the plurality of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed does not match the combination of the symbols that are jackpots, this subroutine is ended.

By executing the above-described variable display game processing routine, the display device 32 displays the variable symbols in a variable display and a stop display, and further displays a moving image or the like having a certain narrative, The display game will be heaped up, and an effect that will attract the player's interest in the game will be performed.

Next, a jackpot execution processing routine executed when a jackpot state occurs in step S209 shown in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in the following description, 1 is intermittently given in the jackpot state.
Five big hit games will be offered. In addition, the jackpot game, after the special winning opening is in the open state,
It is assumed that the game is performed once until 10 game balls enter the special winning opening or until a predetermined time elapses.
Furthermore, one jackpot game is also called one round.

In this big hit execution processing routine,
First, n, which is the number of jackpot games, is set to n = 1 (step S301). That is, the CPU 66 causes the RA
The fact that n = 1 is stored in a table (round number storage table) for storing the number of jackpot games provided in M70.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to open the special winning opening 38 (step S30).
2). When it is determined that it is time to open the special winning opening 38, the special winning opening 38 is opened (step S303). That is, the CPU 66 supplies the drive signal to the solenoid 48 via the interface circuit group 72 to open the special winning opening 38. This allows the player to insert a game ball into the special winning opening 38. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the timing when the special winning opening 38 is opened, the process returns to step S302.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 38 (step S304). Whether or not the game ball has entered the special winning opening 38 is determined by, for example, whether or not the game ball is detected by a sensor provided in the special winning opening 38. Then, when the game ball is detected by the sensor provided in the special winning opening 38, the detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group. CPU that received this detection signal
66 stores the number of game balls in a table (large prize hole game ball storage table) that stores the number of game balls in the special winning opening provided in the RAM 70 (step S305), and further, the payout device 59. The game ball is driven and a process of paying out the game balls at a predetermined payout number J is executed (step S306).

In step S304, the special winning opening 38
When it is determined that there is no game ball in, or when the process of paying out the game ball is executed in step S306, it is next determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 38. (Step S307). That is, CP
U66 compares the number of game balls stored in the special winning opening game ball storage table with the predetermined number of game balls (10 balls) stored in another area of the RAM, and enters the special winning opening 38. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls is a predetermined number (10 balls).

When it is determined that the predetermined number of game balls has not entered the special winning opening 38, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the special winning opening 38 was opened (step S308). ). That is, the CPU 66 executes step S
It is determined whether the elapsed time count started at 302 has reached a predetermined time. When it is determined that the predetermined time has not passed since the special winning opening 38 was opened, the process is returned to step S304.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S307 that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening 38, or when it is determined in step S308 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the special winning opening 38 is closed. (Step S309). In this way, the opening time of the special winning opening 38 is determined by either the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 38 or the time, and if a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 38. Even if the predetermined time has not been reached, the special winning opening 38 is closed, while even if the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 38 has not reached the predetermined value, if the predetermined time has passed, the big winning prize The mouth 38 is closed. In addition, 38
Is closed by supplying a drive signal to the solenoid 48 via the interface circuit group 72.

Next, 1 is added to n, which is the number of jackpot games, to set n = n + 1 (step S310). That is, the CPU 66 stores the number of jackpot games in the round number storage table provided in the RAM 70 so that n = n + 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the number n of jackpot games is 15 or less (step S311). That is, the CPU 66 first reads the number of jackpot games stored in the round number storage table, compares this number with the data of n = 15 stored in another area of the RAM, and determines the number n of jackpot games. It is determined whether or not n ≦ 15. When it is determined that the number n of jackpot games is n ≦ 15, the process is returned to step S302. Therefore, in this subroutine, the jackpot game is repeatedly played until n exceeds 15. And n, which is the number of jackpot games, is 15
When exceeds, this subroutine is finished. While the above jackpot execution processing routine is being executed,
The display device 32 allows the player to recognize that a big hit state has occurred, and displays an effect image for enlivening the game.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine according to the present invention, by changing the jackpot probability, in order to keep the rate of departure within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value It is possible to omit the inspection of the rate, and for example, it is possible to deal with it only by the spot inspection. In addition, even if the inclinations of multiple nails planted on the game board are adjusted, the jackpot probability changes so that the ball exit rate falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value. Therefore, the upper limit value is not exceeded or the lower limit value is not exceeded, and a sound game can be provided to the player.

Further, by changing the winning probability and changing the frequency of opening of the starting opening, it is possible to suppress a large change in the ball-out rate associated with changing the jackpot probability. Therefore, it is possible to gently change the ball-out rate to fall within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

In the above embodiment, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for executing the subroutine described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 10, that is, a program for measuring the number of game balls hit, ,
Executes a program for detecting game balls, a program for measuring the number of game balls paid out, a program for calculating the ball-out rate, a program for changing the jackpot probability and the hit probability, and a variable display game Although the program and the program for generating the jackpot state are stored in the ROM 68 or the RAM 70 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pachinko machine is operated by the operator operating a terminal communicably connected to the server. In the case where the game can be played, the server and the terminal may have the above-mentioned programs and data used by these programs.

When the server and the terminal are configured in this manner, the server measures the number of game balls hit, the program for detecting the game balls, and the payout. In advance, a program that measures the number of game balls, a program that calculates the exit rate, a program that changes the jackpot probability and the hit probability, a program that executes a variable display game, and a program that generates the jackpot state It is stored and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal temporarily stores these transmitted programs, and reads out and executes the stored programs as appropriate to advance the pachinko game. Also, a program that controls pachinko games, a program that measures the number of game balls that have been launched, a program that detects the game balls, a program that measures the number of game balls that have been paid out, The program that calculates the jackpot probability, the program that changes the jackpot probability and the hit probability, the program that executes the variable display game, the program that generates the jackpot state on the server side, and the instructions that are generated according to the execution result May be transmitted to the terminal as a control signal or control information. In this case, the terminal selects or generates an image for playing a pachinko game according to the transmitted control signal or control information, and displays the image on the display unit.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing an example of a terminal having the above-mentioned configuration. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the terminal device 100 is a general-purpose personal computer, and an input operation of the player is input from an input device 102 connected to the terminal device 100, for example, a keyboard. Further, the control unit 130 of the terminal device 100 includes a CPU 108, a ROM 110, and a RAM 11 which will be described later.
The control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for controlling a variable display game.

The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown), and the control unit 130 communicates with a server described later via the communication interface circuit 120, and the server The pachinko game is controlled based on the control signal or control information transmitted, the program, and the data, and the variable display game is controlled.

Further, on the display device 116 connected to the terminal 100, a pachinko gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed, and the pachinko gaming is performed on the pachinko gaming machine image. To be seen. On the pachinko gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the variable display game described above is executed is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, the image of the design which is the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, the subroutine shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 and FIGS.
When executed in, the jackpot probability and the hit probability change when the rate of departure falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing another example of the terminal. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component corresponding to the component shown in FIG. The example of FIG. 12 shows a portable terminal device 140, and an input operation of a player is input from an input device 102 provided in the terminal device 140, for example, a switch. In addition, the control unit 130 (not shown)
Is provided inside the terminal 140, and includes a CPU 108, a ROM 110, a RAM 112, etc., which will be described later, and the control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game or a variable display game.

The control unit 130 also has a communication interface circuit 120 (not shown), and the control unit 130
Communicates with a server, which will be described later, via the communication interface circuit 120, and controls a pachinko game or a variable display game based on a control signal or control information transmitted from the server, a program, or data.

Further, the display device 116 provided on the upper surface of the terminal 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and as shown in FIG. 12, a pachinko machine image imitating a pachinko machine is displayed. A pachinko game is played on the game machine image. On the pachinko gaming machine image, the display unit 132 on which the variable display game described above is executed is displayed as an image. On the display unit 132, the image of the design which is the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, the subroutine shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 and FIGS.
When executed in, the jackpot probability and the hit probability change when the rate of departure falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value.

As described above, the terminal 1 shown in FIG.
In 00, the display device 116 is configured separately from the control unit 130, and various control signals or control information such as a display control signal transmitted from the server is transmitted to the terminal device 10.
0, the control unit 130 generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information,
The generated display signal is supplied to the display device 116.

On the other hand, the terminal device 140 shown in FIG. 12 is constructed integrally with the display device 116, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server is controlled by the control unit of the terminal device 140. And is supplied to the control unit 130.
Generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. The embodiments described below can be applied whether the control unit of the terminal and the display device are separate or integrated.

FIG. 13 shows the terminal 100 or 14 described above.
It is a block diagram showing a configuration of 0 (hereinafter, referred to as a pachinko gaming terminal device). FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 80 which is connected to the pachinko gaming terminal device via a communication line and supplies various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal device.

Input device 1 for inputting a player's operation
02, for example, a keyboard and a switch are connected to the interface circuit 104 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the interface circuit 104 is the input / output bus 10.
Connected to 6. A data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 108 via the input / output bus 106. The input / output bus 106 includes a ROM 110 and a RAM 1.
12 is also connected. ROM 110 and RAM 112
Stores a program as will be described later and image data to be displayed on the display device 116.

An interface circuit group 114 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The interface circuit group 114 includes a display device 116 and a speaker 11.
8 is connected to the interface circuit group 114.
Supplies a display signal and a sound signal to each of the display device 116 and the speaker 118 according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 108.

Further, the communication interface circuit 120 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The communication interface circuit 120 is for communicating with a server 80 described later via a communication line such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN).

On the other hand, the server 80, as shown in FIG. 14, has a hard disk drive 88, a CPU 82, an R
It is composed of an OM 84, a RAM 86, and a communication interface circuit 90. The hard disk drive 88 executes a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal device, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal device, a program for controlling the pachinko gaming device, and a variable display game. Store the control program. Communication interface circuit 90
Is a public telephone line network or local area network (L
It is for communicating with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal devices 100 and 140 via a communication line such as AN).

In the case of the above-mentioned configuration, a pachinko gaming machine image imitating the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 11 or 12 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100, and the gaming board surface is displayed. An image showing devices such as a holding lamp, a decoration lamp, a display unit 132 for playing a variable display game and a display unit 152 for displaying a normal symbol, and an image showing a game ball are displayed on the display unit 116. Display unit 132 for executing this variable display game
In, when the variable display game is executed, the image of the design which is the identification information is displayed.

Below, the subroutines executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device and server will be described with reference to FIGS.
9 shows.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 have been activated in advance and are operating steadily. In addition, the CPU 108 described above
The variables used in the CPU 82 and the CPU 82 are assumed to have been initialized to predetermined values. In the following description, devices such as a winning opening, a starting opening, a ball passage detector, etc. and game balls are displayed as images on the display device 116.

A program for controlling a pachinko game or a program for executing a variable display game is stored in advance in the ROM 110 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and various types are required as the pachinko game progresses. 15 to 19 show subroutines executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 and the server 80 when only the image data of the above is appropriately transmitted from the server 80.

FIG. 15 shows a pachinko gaming terminal device 100.
Alternatively, it is a subroutine executed in 140, and in the following description, it is assumed that the main routine is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing and executed. It is assumed that this main routine includes in advance a program necessary for communicating with the server 80, such as a program for determining whether communication with the server 80 is possible.

First, the pachinko game is started by the operation of the player, and the game program is executed (step S32). This game program includes a game program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for calculating a ball-out rate, a program for changing the jackpot probability and the ball-hit probability according to the calculated ball-out rate, a variable display game, and a jackpot execution process. And a program for performing, and is for displaying on the display device 116 a pachinko gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming machine, a background image, an image of a variable design, a character image, or the like.

When the game program is executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102. When it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102, as described above, the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 14 is used.
On the display device 116 of 0, a pachinko gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming machine is displayed, and the display unit 132 for displaying the variable display game is also displayed on the pachinko gaming machine image.

Further, when the player operates the input device 102 to shoot a game ball, an image of the game ball that can be visually recognized as if the game ball moves on the game board surface is displayed on the pachinko machine image. .

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S33). This winning opening is an image portion corresponding to the above-described general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and special winning openings 56a to 56d shown in FIG.

When it is determined that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process for paying out the game ball in a predetermined payout amount P is executed (step S34). The payout amount P may be set individually according to the type of winning opening, or may be all the same. Further, in the process of step S34, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, even if the number of game balls is displayed at some position of the display device 116, the number of game balls is stored in the RAM 112. May be

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening (step S35). The starting opening is, for example, an image portion corresponding to the starting opening 44 shown in FIG. 2 described above. In this step S35, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting opening, a process of paying out the game ball with a predetermined payout number Q is executed (step S41), and a jackpot for determining whether or not a jackpot occurs. The lottery is executed (step S42), and the variable display game described later is executed based on the jackpot lottery (step S36).
The jackpot lottery in step S42 is a lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot state will occur after the variable display game ends. When the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot is a jackpot, and after the variable display game ends, A jackpot state will be generated based on the jackpot.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S37). This sphere passage detector is, for example, the sphere passage detector 55a shown in FIG. 2 described above.
And 55b are image portions.

In this step S37, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, a winning lottery for determining whether or not to open the starting opening is carried out (step S43), and the display device 52 normally displays. A process of variably displaying symbols is executed (step S38). As described above, when the winning lottery in step S43 is won, and in step S38, when the variably displayed ordinary symbol becomes a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to start the opening. By displaying an image that can be visually recognized so that 44 is in an open state, the game ball can easily enter the starting opening 44.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S39). Judgment whether the game is over,
The game is judged to have ended when it is detected that the player has operated the input device 102 to end the game, or when it has been judged that a predetermined number of game balls have been launched onto the game board surface. Of. When it is determined that the game has not ended, the processing is returned to step S32 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game has ended, a game result indicating the number of game balls shot, the number of game balls refunded, and the like, and game end information indicating that the game has ended are transmitted to the server 80. (Step S40), this subroutine is completed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for calculating the ball-out rate and changing the jackpot probability and the hit probability in accordance with the ball-out rate. This subroutine is a subroutine executed in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and is read from the ROM 110 at a predetermined timing from the main routine and executed. Note that this subroutine is, for example,
It is called and executed in a predetermined cycle such that it is called and executed every 10 minutes.

First, the number of game balls shot on the game board (the number of shots detected A) stored in the RAM 112 is set to 0 (step S150), and the number of game balls paid out (the number of shots detected). B) is set to 0 (step S151).

Next, it is determined whether a game ball has been launched (step S152). That is, the CPU 108
Is an input device 10 provided in the terminal 100 or 140.
From 2, it is determined whether the player's input operation is input. If it is determined that the game ball has been launched, RAM11
1 is added (incremented) to the number A of firing detections stored in 2, and is cumulatively stored in the RAM 112 as A + 1 (step S153).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game balls have been paid out (step S154). That is, whether the game ball has been paid out by executing the process of step S34 or S41 described above, or whether the game ball has been paid out by executing the process of step S306 shown in FIG. to decide. When it is determined that the gaming balls have been paid out, 1 is added (incremented) to the payout detection number B stored in the RAM 112, and the RAM is set as B + 1.
The data is cumulatively stored in 112 (step S155).

Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the execution of the process of step S151 (step S156). When it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process is returned to step S152, and the processes of steps S152 to S155 are executed again.

Thus, until it is determined in step S156 that the predetermined period has elapsed, step S152
By repeatedly executing the processing from S156 to S156, it is possible to measure the number of game balls hit in a predetermined period and the number of game balls paid out. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S156 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the number A of shots detected in the RAM 112 and the number B of shots detected in the payout stored in the RAM 112 are read out and calculated by the above equation (6). A process of calculating the sphere rate is performed (step S157).

Next, it is judged whether or not the calculated ball exit rate is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value (step S158), and the ball exit rate is based on the upper limit value or the lower limit value. If it is determined that the entered range is within the specified range,
It is determined whether or not the rate of exit is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value (step S159). When it is determined in step S159 that the ball-out rate is within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the jackpot probability is updated (decreased) (step S160), and the hit probability is updated (increased) (step S161). ). That is, a probability table with a lower jackpot probability is set as the probability table used in the jackpot lottery, and a probability table with a higher hit probability is set as the probability table used in the jackpot lottery.

If it is determined in step S159 that the ball exit rate is not within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the ball exit rate is within the predetermined range based on the lower limit value. In this way, when it is determined that the ball-out rate is not within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the jackpot probability is updated (increased) (step S162), and the hit probability is updated (decreased) (step S162). Step S16
3). That is, a probability table with a higher jackpot probability is set as the probability table used in the jackpot lottery, and a probability table with a lower hit probability is set as the probability table used in the jackpot lottery.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S158 that the ball-out rate is not within the predetermined range from the upper limit value or the lower limit value, the jackpot probability is returned to the initial value (step S
164) Further, the hit probability is returned to the initial value (step S165). That is, the lottery probability change processing routine is first performed, and in the case where the jackpot probability and the hit probability are changed in steps S160 and S161 or S162 and S163, the exit rate becomes the upper limit value or the lower limit value. When it is not within the predetermined range as the standard, the changed jackpot probability and hit probability are the original values,
That is, it is returned to the initial value. In addition, in the lottery probability change processing routine performed previously, when the jackpot probability and the hit probability are not changed, the initial value is naturally maintained. And step S1
When the processing of 61, S163 or S165 is executed, this subroutine is ended. When the subroutine shown in FIG. 16 is being executed, the pachinko gaming terminal device 10
The control unit 130 (CPU 108) of 0 or 140 is a launched game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls launched,
It functions as a payout game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls paid out, and a discharge rate calculating means for calculating a discharge rate from these numbers. In step S42 of the subroutine for detecting a game ball described with reference to FIG. 15, the jackpot lottery is performed with the jackpot probability thus changed, and in step S43, the winning lottery is performed with the changed jackpot probability. Will be seen.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a subroutine for processing the variable display game called and executed in step S36 of the subroutine shown in FIG. Note that in the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the server 8 displays information indicating that this subroutine is called and the variable display game is started to be executed.
0 (step S61). Next, the image of the variable pattern which is the identification information image required in the variable display game, the background image, the image data to be the character image, the control program, and the like are received from the server 80 (step S62). In step S210, which will be described later, the image data and the control program, which are the effect images and the like displayed on the display unit 132 when the jackpot execution process is started and the jackpot state occurs, are stored in this step S6.
In 2, the data is received from the server 80. The image data and the control program used when the jackpot execution process is started may be received from the server 80 when the jackpot execution process is started.

Next, the internal lottery process is executed by the calculation process of the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). This internal lottery process is a process of predetermining a symbol combination when all the symbols belonging to a plurality of variably displayed groups are stopped and displayed and the symbols are fixed, based on the result of the jackpot lottery in step S42 described above. As will be described later, the CPU 108 performs the variable display and the stop display of the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 by the combination of the symbols determined by the internal lottery process.

Next, the control program is executed by the CPU 108, and based on the result, the background image is selected, the screen configuration information of the background image is generated (step S201), and the character image is selected. The screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S202), and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol that is the identification information is generated (step S203).

Then, in steps S201 to S203, based on the screen configuration information generated in the RAM 70, the CPU 66 reads each image data corresponding to the screen configuration information from the ROM 68. After that, the normal image including the background image and the character image is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 according to the information regarding the display priority of the screen configuration information, the position, and the like.

Next, among a plurality of sets, for example, three sets, one
It is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set (step S205). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the variable symbol image is displayed in a mode in which one symbol is stopped and displayed (step S206).

If it is determined in step S205 that it is not time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set, or if the process of step S206 is executed,
It is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S207). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process is returned to step S201. On the other hand, step S207
In, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols of the plurality of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed coincides with the combination of the winning symbols. (Step S20
8). However, whether or not it is a jackpot, that is, whether or not the combination of the symbols of the three variable symbols that are stopped and displayed matches the combination of the symbols that are a jackpot, the result of the internal lottery process in step S200 described above. Is determined in advance.

In step S208, when it is determined that the combination of the symbols of the plurality of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed matches the combination of the symbols that are jackpots, the jackpot state is set and the jackpot execution process subroutine shown in FIG. Is executed, and, for example, the special winning opening image is in the open state a plurality of times (step S209). On the other hand, in step S208, when it is determined that the combination of the symbols of the plurality of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed does not match the combination of the symbols that are jackpots, or when the process of step S209 is executed, the variable display game. Is transmitted to the server 80 (step S64), and the present subroutine is terminated. It should be noted that the game result information in the jackpot state may be transmitted to the server 80 when the jackpot execution process described later is completed.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a jackpot execution processing subroutine called and executed in step S209 of the variable display game processing routine shown in FIG. Note that in the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the jackpot game is provided 15 times intermittently in the jackpot state. Further, the jackpot game is a game that is played once after the special winning opening is opened until 10 game balls enter the special winning opening or until a predetermined time elapses. To do. Furthermore, one jackpot game is also called one round.

In this big hit execution processing routine,
First, n, which is the number of jackpot games, is set to n = 1 (step S301). That is, the CPU 108
The fact that n = 1 is stored in a table (round number storage table) that stores the number of jackpot games provided in the AM 112.

Next, it is determined whether it is time to open the special winning opening image (step S30).
2). When it is determined that it is time to open the special winning opening image, the special winning opening image is displayed in the open state (step S303). This allows the player to insert a game ball into the special winning opening. on the other hand,
When it is determined that it is not the timing when the special winning opening image is in the open state, the process returns to step S302.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball image overlaps the special winning opening image (step S304). Then, when it is determined that the game ball image overlaps with the special winning opening image,
The CPU 108 stores the number of game balls in a table (large prize hole game ball storage table) that is provided in the RAM 112 and stores the number of game balls that have entered the special prize hole (step S).
305). Next, a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls is executed according to the number of game balls entering the special winning opening stored in the special winning opening game ball storage table (step S306). In the process of step S306, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, even if the number of game balls is displayed at some position on the display device 116, the number of game balls is stored in the RAM 112. May be

On the other hand, if it is determined that the game balls do not overlap the special winning opening image, then it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening (step S307).
That is, the CPU 108 compares the number of game balls stored in the special winning hole game ball storage table with a predetermined number of game balls (10 balls) stored in another area of the RAM, and enters the special winning port. It is determined whether the number of game balls is a predetermined number (10 balls).

When it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the special winning opening, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the special winning opening image is in the open state (step). S308). That is, the CPU 108 determines whether or not the elapsed time count started in step S302 reaches a predetermined time. When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening image is in the open state, the process is returned to step S304.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S307 that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the special winning opening, or
When it is determined in step S308 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the special winning opening image is brought into the closed state (step S309). In this way, the opening time of the special winning opening image is determined by either the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening or the time, and if a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined value is determined. Even if it does not reach the time, the special winning opening image is in a closed state, while if the predetermined time elapses even if the number of game balls entering the special winning opening has not reached a predetermined value, The winning opening image is in a closed state.

Next, 1 is added to n, which is the number of jackpot games, to set n = n + 1 (step S310). That is, the CPU 108 has the RAM 112.
The number of rounds storage table provided in the table is stored so that n = n + 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the number n of jackpot games is 15 or less (step S31).
1). That is, the CPU 108 first reads the number of jackpot games stored in the round number storage table, and this number and n = 15 stored in another area of the RAM.
Compared with the data of, the number n of jackpot games is n ≦ 15
Or not. Number of jackpot games n is n ≦
If it is determined to be 15, the process proceeds to step S3.
Return to 02. Therefore, in this subroutine, the jackpot game is repeatedly played until n exceeds 15. On the other hand, when it is determined that n, which is the number of big hit games, exceeds 15, this subroutine is finished.

While the jackpot execution processing routine described above is being executed, the display unit 132 causes the player to recognize that the jackpot state has occurred and displays an effect image for enlivening the game. .

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed by the server 80, corresponding to the terminal side processing routine executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the server 80 has been started in advance and the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is called and executed from a main routine that has been executed in advance.

First, it is determined whether or not the information indicating that the variable display game has been started is received in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S71).
When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game has started is not received, this subroutine is immediately ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game is started is received, the image of the variable pattern which is the identification information image required in the variable display game, the background image, and the character image are displayed. The following image data, control program, etc. are transmitted to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S72). This step S72 corresponds to the process of step S62 shown in FIG. 17 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not the information indicating that the variable display game is finished is received (step S75).
The process of step S75 is a process corresponding to the process of step S64 of FIG. 17 described above. Step S75
When it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game is finished is not received in step S7, the processing is performed in step S7.
Return to 5. On the other hand, when it is determined that the information indicating that the variable display game is finished is received, this subroutine is finished.

In the case of the above-mentioned configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device,
The jackpot probability and the hit probability change in response to the fact that the ball-out rate has entered the upper limit value or the lower limit value. Further, in the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, when the variable display game is started, an image of a variable pattern that is an identification information image, a background image, or the like, according to the jackpot probability, the hit probability, or the like. The server 80 transmits image data to be a character image, a control program, etc. to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 8
0 is a terminal device for pachinko game 100 or 1
40 can be controlled.

In the present invention, as described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a ball exit rate are calculated, and the jackpot probability and the hit probability are changed according to the ball exit rate. ROM for the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and a program for performing the variable display game and the jackpot execution process.
110 may be stored in advance and various image data, sound data, and the like required as the pachinko game progresses may be appropriately transmitted from the server 80. Further, in the present invention, the server 80 is also possible. The server 80 supplies various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and executes the programs supplied in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140. It is possible to

In the case of the configuration described above, the program for executing the pachinko game and various image data are always transmitted from the server 80 before the game is started in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140. Therefore, when the program and the image data are updated in the server 80, the player can always enjoy the latest game.

In the case of such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, when the ball launch rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value,
The jackpot probability is lowered and the hit probability is raised. On the other hand, when the hitting rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot probability is increased and the hitting probability is lowered to increase the hitting rate. Programs for adjustment and various image data necessary for executing a game are stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80.

Further, in the present invention, only the game program for controlling the pachinko game and the program for executing the variable display game are transmitted from the server 80, and the image data and the sound data are the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 14.
It is also possible to have a configuration in which necessary image data and sound data that are stored in advance in the ROM 110 of 0 are read out from the ROM 110 as appropriate.

In the case of such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device, when the ball-out rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value,
The jackpot probability is lowered and the hit probability is raised. On the other hand, when the hitting rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot probability is increased and the hitting probability is lowered to increase the hitting rate. The adjusting program is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80.

Further, when the variable display game is started, the control program for executing the variable display game is always downloaded, so that the player can enjoy the latest variable display game, and the image data and sound data can be enjoyed. Since it does not need to be downloaded, the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
In, the effect image can be displayed promptly, and the sound corresponding to the game situation can be promptly output from the speaker 118.

Further, in the present invention, the server 80 stores programs such as a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing a variable display game,
Image data required for a pachinko game or a variable display game is stored in the ROM 1 of the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140.
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which 10 is stored. At this time, the server 80 performs the progress of the pachinko game, and the pachinko game terminal device 100 or 140 selects an image according to the control signal or the control information transmitted in accordance with the progress of the pachinko game performed in the server 80, The selected image will be displayed on the display device 116.

In the case of such a configuration, in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 which is a terminal device, when the ball-out rate falls within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value,
The jackpot probability is lowered and the hit probability is raised. On the other hand, when the hitting rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot probability is increased and the hitting probability is lowered to increase the hitting rate. Server 8 to make adjustments
0 controls the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 to 19 described above, the fluctuation occurs only in the display section 132 displayed on the image of the pachinko gaming machine imitating the pachinko gaming machine displayed on the display device 116. Although the case where the image of the design, the background image, and the character image are displayed is shown, the image of the variable design, the background image, and the character image may be displayed on the entire surface of the display device 116.

[0301]

According to the present invention, when the numerical value related to the number of game media falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot state is increased by increasing the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot drawing. It is easy to occur and increases the number of game media to be paid out according to the jackpot state to suppress a decrease in the number of game media, and conversely, the number of game media is within a predetermined range based on the upper limit value. When entering, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered to make the jackpot state less likely to occur, and the number of game media to be paid out due to the jackpot state is reduced, thereby increasing the number of game media. In order to keep the number of game media within the range of the upper limit value or the lower limit value by suppressing Rukoto are possible, for example,
It is possible to deal with only the unannounced inspection, and it is possible to provide a sound game to the player.

Further, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is raised to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to facilitate the jackpot state. As the number related to the number increases, it becomes difficult to win the winning lottery, so that the number related to the number of game media decreases. Conversely, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is made less likely to generate a jackpot state, the jackpot state is made less likely to occur by making the probability of winning the jackpot lottery higher, and thus the number of game media. Along with the decrease in the numerical value regarding, the increase in the numerical value regarding the number of game media occurs because it is easier to win the winning lottery. In this way, by changing the probability of winning determined by the winning lottery and adjusting the numerical value relating to the number of game media, the probability of winning big in the jackpot lottery is changed, and thus the number of game media relating to Since it is possible to suppress a large change in the numerical value, it is possible to gently change the numerical value relating to the number of game media so that the numerical value falls within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

According to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, when the winning rate falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the jackpot state is raised by increasing the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery. It is easy to occur and increases the number of game balls to be paid out depending on the jackpot state, suppresses the decrease in the ball launch rate, and conversely, when the ball launch rate falls within the predetermined range based on the upper limit value, the jackpot By lowering the probability of jackpot determined by lottery, it is difficult to generate a jackpot state, reduce the number of game balls paid out by the jackpot state, suppress the increase in the ball launch rate, In order to be within the range of the upper limit value or the lower limit value, it is possible to omit the inspection of the ball launch rate performed at the test site, and for example, it is possible to deal with only the spot inspection. In addition, even if the inclination of multiple nails planted on the game board is adjusted, by changing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, the exit rate can range from the upper limit to the lower limit. In order to fit within the range, it rarely exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit,
A healthy game can be provided to the player.

In addition, when the jackpot probability in the jackpot lottery is increased to facilitate the jackpot state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lowered to reduce the frequency of opening the starting opening. ,
It becomes easier to win the jackpot lottery and it becomes more difficult to carry out the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, by reducing the probability of jackpot in the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot state is difficult to occur, by increasing the probability of winning the jackpot lottery, the frequency of closing the start opening increases, so the jackpot lottery It becomes difficult to win the prize, and the jackpot lottery becomes easier to perform. In this way, by changing the probability of hitting determined by the winning lottery and changing the frequency of opening of the starting opening, the rate of ball launch greatly changes as the probability of jackpot in the jackpot drawing is changed. Since it is possible to suppress the occurrence, it is possible to gently change the ball-out rate and surely fall within the range from the upper limit value to the lower limit value.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining launch ball detection and return ball detection in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process for measuring the number of game balls hit out.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for detecting a game ball executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process of measuring the number of game balls paid out.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a big hit probability and a process of changing the hit probability.

FIG. 9 is a step S1 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of variable display game processing called and executed in 4.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a jackpot processing routine in a variable display game processing subroutine.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing an example of a pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing another example of a pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming terminal device which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a server which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in.

FIG. 16: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
3 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed in.

FIG. 17: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a variable display game process executed in FIG.

FIG. 18: Pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing a jackpot process executed in.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed by the server 80 that is an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Pachinko machine (Pachinko machine) 32 Display device (display unit) 53 Discharge ball detection sensor 60 control circuit 61 Launch ball passing detector 65 Return ball detection switch 66 CPU (control unit) 64 I / O bus 68 ROM 70 RAM 80 servers 100 Pachinko gaming terminal device (terminal) 132 display 140 Pachinko game terminal device (terminal)

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is generated, and a hit lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is generated, and is used for a game. The input game medium number measuring means for obtaining the number of game media, the payout game medium number measuring means for obtaining the number of game media to be paid out, and the calculating means for calculating a numerical value relating to the number of game media from these numbers When the numerical value obtained by the calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered, and , If the winning probability determined by the winning lottery is increased, while the numerical value obtained by the calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined lower limit value, A gaming machine, wherein a numerical value relating to the number of the game media is adjusted by increasing a jackpot probability determined by a winning lottery and decreasing a winning probability determined by a winning lottery. 2. The calculation means calculates the number of game media used for a game and the number of paid-out game media from the numbers obtained by the inserted game medium number measurement means and the payout game medium number measurement means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a difference from the number is calculated. 3. The number of payout game media for the number of game media used for the game is calculated from the numbers obtained by the input game media number measuring unit and the payout game medium number measuring unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a percentage of the gaming machine is calculated. 4. A winning opening provided on a game board, in which one game ball is inserted to pay out a predetermined number of game balls, and whether or not a big hit is generated by entering the game ball. It is equipped with a starting opening where the jackpot lottery to be determined and a ball passage detector where the winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not the starting opening is opened by passing the game ball in the vicinity thereof are launched. The number of game balls that have been shot, the means for measuring the number of game balls that have been paid out, the means for measuring the number of game balls that have been paid out, and the number of game balls that have been calculated. A gaming machine comprising means and, when the rate of exit obtained by the rate of exit calculation means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value, is determined by the jackpot lottery. While reducing the probability of jackpots , The hit probability determined by the hit lottery is increased, while the exit rate obtained by the exit rate calculation means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined lower limit, the jackpot A gaming machine, characterized in that the winning rate is adjusted by increasing the probability of jackpot determined by lottery and decreasing the probability of winning determined by the lottery. 5. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a control program for displaying a moving image, a still image, or an image in which these images are combined in a terminal as appropriate according to at least a game situation of the gaming machine, The control program is a game board image, a game ball image corresponding to a game ball,
When the game ball image overlaps with the image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image, a winning opening image for paying out the game ball, when the game ball image overlaps with the image, the image A start mouth image that determines that a game ball image has entered inside and determines whether or not a jackpot will occur, and when the game ball image overlaps that image, or in the vicinity of that image When it becomes a mode of passing through, the starting port image is displayed with a ball passing detector image that causes a lottery to be performed to determine whether to set the mode indicating an open state, and the terminal device is launched. A hitting game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls, a payout game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of paid game balls,
And a program that functions as a ball-on-ball rate calculating means for calculating the ball-on-ball rate from these numbers, wherein the ball-on-ball rate obtained by the ball-on-ball rate calculating means is predetermined based on a predetermined upper limit value. When entering the range, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered, and the hit probability determined by the jackpot lottery is increased, while
When the exit rate obtained by the exit rate calculating means falls within a predetermined range based on a predetermined lower limit value, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is increased and the hit lottery is selected. A storage medium that is configured to adjust the ball exit rate by lowering the probability of winning determined by. 6. A server for controlling each terminal to display at least an image showing a gaming state of the gaming machine,
A game board image, a game ball image equivalent to a game ball, and when the game ball image overlaps with the image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image, and a prize hole image for paying out the game ball, When the game ball image overlaps with that image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image, and the starting mouth image for performing the jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is generated, and the game ball image are When it overlaps with the image, or when it becomes a mode of passing through the vicinity of the image, a ball passage detector for performing a winning lottery for determining whether or not the starting mouth image is in a mode showing an open state While displaying the image, the terminal, the launch game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls that have been launched, the payout game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls that have been delivered, and these Number of balls The terminal device is controlled to function as a ball output rate calculating means for calculating, and the ball output rate obtained by the ball output rate calculating means is within a predetermined range based on a predetermined upper limit value. Once entered, the jackpot probability determined by the jackpot lottery is lowered and the hit probability determined by the jackpot lottery is increased, while the exit rate obtained by the exit rate calculation means is predetermined. If it falls within a predetermined range based on the lower limit value, the probability of jackpot determined by the jackpot lottery will be increased, and the probability of hitting determined by the jackpot lottery will be lowered, thereby increasing the exit rate. A server characterized by performing adjustment control on a terminal.