JP2003299837A - Game machine, control program and server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which expectations or excitement on the result of a game are improved, fulfilled or achievement feelings of a player are excited and interest is remarkably improved by providing a highly speculative thrilling game without losing original interest in the game. <P>SOLUTION: As a big win, the game machine has a first big win (ordinary big win) to provide a prescribed profit and/or advantageous status just after the end of a variable display game and a second big win (stick big win) to hold the provision of the prescribed profit and/or advantageous status just after the end of the variable display game and when the prescribed profit and/or advantageous status based on the big win is not provided until game balls of the prescribed number are shot out, the prescribed profit and/or advantageous status based on the second big win is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine, a control program, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko game machine has been known as a game machine for launching a game ball on a game board to play a game. Such a pachinko gaming device, when the game ball that is launched on the game board by operating the firing handle enters the starting opening provided on the game board, the fixed screen displayed on the display device is displayed. The screen is switched to the normal screen where a moving image or the like having a certain narrative is displayed, and a so-called variable display game is started. This variable display game is a game that imitates a game played in a slot machine. After displaying a plurality of variable symbols on the display device and displaying each of them in a variable manner, these symbols are sequentially stopped at a predetermined timing. When a combination of symbols when the stop display of all the symbols is confirmed is a predetermined combination, a jackpot state occurs, for example, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, etc. It is a game that provides a player with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state. In the present specification, a combination of variable symbols that causes a big hit state is called a jackpot symbol, and a combination of variable symbols that causes a deviating state is also referred to as a deviating symbol. Further, one stroke from the start of the variable display of the variable symbols to the determination of the stop display is also referred to as one variable display game.

Whether or not such a big hit state occurs is actually determined when the game ball enters the starting opening. That is, when the game ball enters the starting port, a lottery is performed by the computer, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss, and after the variable symbol is variably displayed, according to the result of the lottery, a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol The variable symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, immediately after that, for example, the special winning opening provided on the game board is intermittently opened to make it easier for the game ball to enter. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to provide a predetermined profit to the player.

By the way, the probability of being a big hit by this lottery differs depending on the pachinko game machine, but is usually 1 /
It is about 315. Further, in recent pachinko gaming devices, for example, when a symbol stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol becomes an odd symbol, it becomes a so-called probability change state, and thereafter, the probability of a jackpot is about 1/60. There are many things to upload. In such a pachinko gaming device, when a probability variation state occurs, a jackpot state occurs at a high frequency, and more profit is provided, so the player expects the probability variation state to occur. When a probability change state occurs after playing a game, interest and excitement for the game is doubled, and the player is more enthusiastic about the game.

[0005]

However, in the pachinko gaming apparatus as described above, the probability of a big hit or the probability of a big hit in a probability changing state is substantially constant, and such a probability changing state also occurs. It didn't happen very often. Therefore, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state is provided on average, for example, the jackpot state occurs again after a certain amount of time has passed since the jackpot state occurred. ,
Even when the game itself becomes monotonous and the game expert who is skilled in the game is performing an effect such as displaying a moving image or the like for exciting the game on the display device, I couldn't feel any interest or excitement,
There was a problem that I got tired of playing games.

Further, since a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state is provided on average, a player playing a game with one pachinko gaming device can expect how much the pachinko gaming device has in the future. It was possible to predict to a certain extent whether profits or favorable conditions would be provided. Therefore, there is a problem that the original interest of the game is lost and the player cannot obtain a sufficient expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game. Further, since it is possible to predict to some extent how much profit or advantageous state will be provided in the future, the player should play the game when the jackpot state does not occur for a long time. I had to stop.

Therefore, in addition to the jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as the first jackpot) in which the jackpot state occurs immediately after the variable display game ends, the jackpot state does not occur immediately after the variable display game ends and a predetermined jackpot state does not occur. A pachinko gaming apparatus has been proposed in which a jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as a second jackpot) in which a jackpot state occurs at a timing is set.
With such a pachinko gaming device, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state will not be provided on average, so a thrilling game with high emissiveness can be achieved without losing the original fun of the game. The effect of being able to provide the player with a sense of fulfillment and achievement about the whereabouts of the game, as well as enhancing the player's sense of fulfillment and sense of accomplishment, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time. Is considered to be obtained.

However, the impression of the game itself provided to the player may change depending on the timing at which the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided. . For example, a predetermined profit and / or an advantage based on the second jackpot is achieved at a timing when the ball-out rate (the number of game balls paid out / the number of game balls launched on the game board) exceeds a predetermined value. If a state were to be provided, the player would be able to make more profit when he is making more,
When the profit is not sufficiently obtained, the profit cannot be obtained more and more, and it is expected that the player may feel uncomfortable, skeptical, or tired of the game.

Therefore, the timing for providing the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state based on the second jackpot is sufficient in the pachinko game machine in which the first jackpot and the second jackpot are set. Although it is an important factor for obtaining, a problem is how to set the timing for providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a thrilling game with high emissivity without losing the original fun of the game. It is to provide a gaming machine, a control program, and a server that can enhance the expectation and excitement about the game, enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and achievement, and can enjoy the game for a long time.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a first jackpot in which the jackpot provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game is over. And a second jackpot in which provision of a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is suspended when the variable display game ends, and jackpot execution means for providing the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided. The jackpot execution means receives the second jackpot in response to the fact that the jackpot does not provide a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state until the predetermined number of game balls are hit on the game board. It is characterized by providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the above.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following. (1) A screen image showing a variable display game, which is provided on the game board and has one game from the start of the variable display of the plurality of variable symbols to the stop display of the plurality of variable symbols, is displayed. A hitting game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls that have been launched is provided with a display section, a jackpot or a deviation that occurs when a game ball is entered, and a starting opening for starting a variable display game. A gaming machine provided, wherein the jackpot is a first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game ends, and a predetermined profit when the variable display game ends. And / or a second jackpot in which provision of an advantageous state is suspended, and jackpot execution means for providing a predetermined benefit and / or advantageous state is provided, wherein the jackpot execution means is the launch game. After the start of the measurement by the ball measuring means or after the end of the provision of the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state by the big hit, until the predetermined number of the launch game balls measured by the above-mentioned launch game ball measuring means During the period, the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is not provided by the big hit, and the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided based on the second big hit.

According to the invention of (1), although the number of game balls hit on the game board is increased and is considerably large, the jackpot state does not occur at all.
In return for the disadvantageous condition for the player, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous condition based on the second jackpot will be provided, so that the player is disgusted and the interest in the game is restored. On the other hand, on the contrary, it is possible to increase the expectation and excitement for the game, and even if the probability variation state does not occur for a long time, the player does not increase irritation for the game and continues for a long time. You can enjoy the game.

In addition, even if the number of game balls hit on the game board is considerably large, a predetermined jackpot based on the second jackpot will be provided in the future so that the jackpot state will not occur. Players are more likely to be provided with profits and / or advantageous conditions, so even if the jackpot condition does not occur at all,
Without being discouraged, on the contrary, the sense of excitement and excitement about the whereabouts of the game can be increased. Further, when a predetermined profit based on the second jackpot and / or an advantageous state is provided, a predetermined profit based on the usual first jackpot and / or
Alternatively, in addition to the game balls that can be acquired in an advantageous state, a large amount of game balls can be acquired, and a thrilling game with high ejaculation can be enjoyed.

The present invention further provides the following. (2) A control program that causes a terminal device to display a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images as appropriate according to the gaming status of the gaming machine, and at least a gaming board image and a gaming ball corresponding to a gaming ball. An image, a display image including a screen image showing a variable display game in which one game is started from the start of variable display of a plurality of variable symbols to the stop display of a plurality of variable symbols, and the game ball image When it overlaps with that image, it is determined that a game ball image is contained in that image, a big hit or a deviation is generated, and a start display image for starting the variable display game is displayed, and the big hit is displayed as the variable display. A first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the game is ended, and a predetermined profit when the variable display game is ended. Alternatively, the jackpot is a second jackpot that suspends the provision of the advantageous state, and the terminal is a launched game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of the game balls that have been launched, and a jackpot execution that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state. After the measurement by the hitting game ball measuring means is started, or the provision of a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state by the big hit is finished, the big hit execution means is caused to function as a means.
The predetermined profit based on the big hit and / or the predetermined value based on the second big hit in response to the fact that the big hit has not provided a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state until the number of the hit game balls measured by the hitting game ball measuring means reaches the predetermined number And / or providing advantageous conditions.

According to the invention of (2), although the number of used game balls (game ball images) has increased to a considerable number, a jackpot state does not occur at all, which is a player. As a price that the disadvantageous situation continued for
Since a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot will be provided, the player's tiredness can be dispelled, interest in the game can be restored, and conversely, expectations and excitement for the game can be increased. Can be increased, and even if the probable state does not occur for a long time,
The player can provide a control program that allows the player to enjoy the game for a long time without increasing the irritation to the game.

In addition, even if the number of used game balls (game ball images) is considerably large, a predetermined jackpot based on the second jackpot will be provided in the future so that the jackpot state does not occur. Therefore, even if the jackpot situation does not occur at all, the player will not be discouraged, and, conversely, the whereabouts of the game. You can increase expectations and excitement about. Furthermore, when a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided, a profit different from the profit obtained based on the usual first jackpot can be obtained, and the emissivity of You can enjoy high thrilling games.

The present invention further provides the following. (3) A server that controls each terminal to display an image showing the gaming state of the gaming machine, and at least a gaming board image, a gaming ball image corresponding to a gaming ball, and a variable display of a plurality of variable symbols. A display unit image including a screen image showing a variable display game in which one game starts from the start until a plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed, and when the game ball image overlaps the image, the image It is determined that a game ball image has entered the inside, and a jackpot or a loss is generated, and a control for displaying a starting opening image for starting the variable display game is performed on the terminal device, and further, the jackpot is displayed in the variable display game. The first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the end, and a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state when the variable display game is ended. The jackpot execution means, which is a second jackpot for suspending the service, functions as a hitting game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls hit, and a jackpot executing means for providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state. In addition, after the measurement by the launch game ball measuring means is started, or after the provision of a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state by a big hit is finished, the launch game ball measured by the launch game ball measuring means is By the time it reaches the specified number,
In response to the fact that the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is not provided by the jackpot, the terminal is controlled to perform the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot. Characterize.

According to the invention of (3), the number of used game balls (game ball images) is increased and the number of used game balls is considerably increased, but the jackpot state does not occur in any direction. As a price that the disadvantageous situation continued for
Since a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot will be provided, the player's tiredness can be dispelled, interest in the game can be restored, and conversely, expectations and excitement for the game can be increased. Can be increased, and even if the probable state does not occur for a long time,
The player can provide a server that can enjoy the game for a long time without increasing the irritation to the game.

Further, even if the number of game balls (game ball images) used is considerably large, a predetermined jackpot based on the second jackpot will be provided in the future so that the jackpot state does not occur. Therefore, even if the jackpot situation does not occur at all, the player will not be discouraged, and, conversely, the whereabouts of the game. You can increase expectations and excitement about. Furthermore, when a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided, a profit different from the profit obtained based on the usual first jackpot can be obtained, and the emissivity of You can enjoy high thrilling games.

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

The "big hit" means a right to provide a player with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state, and includes a first big hit and a second big hit which will be described later. The above jackpot is
It is a right generated as a result of the lottery performed in the control unit in the gaming machine in response to the entry of one game ball into the starting opening, and the player who has obtained the right in the game will be based on the right in the future. Thus, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous condition can be provided.

The "first jackpot" means that a predetermined profit and / or advantage is given to the player immediately after the variable display game started by receiving one game ball at the starting opening is finished. It refers to the right to provide a state, and corresponds to the usual jackpot in a conventional gaming machine. The maximum number of variable display games that can be held is predetermined, and
In a gaming machine in which the variable display game is not held beyond that number, if a game ball enters the starting opening when the number of held variable display games reaches the upper limit number,
Since the variable display game is not held, the first jackpot, which is the right to be provided with the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state immediately after the variable display game ends, does not occur. In the following description, a state in which a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state is provided based on the first jackpot is also referred to as a first jackpot state.

The "second jackpot" means that the provision of a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state is withheld when the variable display game started in response to the entry of one game ball into the starting opening. Right. The maximum number of variable display games that can be held is set in advance, and the number of variable display games that have been held has reached the upper limit number in a gaming machine in which the number of variable display games that have been held is not exceeded. When the game ball enters the starting port at the time, the variable display game is not suspended, and thus the second jackpot in which provision of a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is suspended immediately after the variable display game ends is not generated. However, in the present invention, it is desirable to generate the second jackpot in the above cases. Since it is possible to provide a profit and an advantageous state that cannot be predicted by the player at a high frequency, it is possible to provide a more thrilling game with high emissiveness, and the effects of the present invention can be sufficiently exerted. Because you can get it. In the following description, a state in which a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state is provided based on the second jackpot is also referred to as a second jackpot state.

The above-described first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the out-of-between are not one that occurs at the same time in one gaming machine, but a plurality of them can occur. For example, if three game balls B, C, and D enter the starting opening while the variable display game A is being executed in response to the game ball A entering the starting opening, three game balls B, C and D
3 times the variable display games B, C and D corresponding to are suspended, the first jackpot is generated when the game ball B is entered, and the second jackpot is received when the game ball C is entered. Occurrence occurs, and in response to the entry of the game ball D, the deviation may occur. At this time, the first big hit, the second big hit, and the out-of-coincidence occur at the same time.

After that, when the variable display game A ends and the variable display game B started after that ends, the first jackpot state based on the first jackpot generated upon receipt of the game ball B. Occurs. The variable display game C is started after the first jackpot state is finished, but in the second jackpot, since the occurrence of the second jackpot state is suspended when the variable display game is finished, Even if the variable display game C ends, the second jackpot state does not occur, and the variable display game D starts. At this time, the second jackpot and the out-of-coincidence occur simultaneously. After that, the variable display game D ends, and the out state is generated based on the out generated when the game ball D is entered, the out state ends, and the variable display games A to D end. At this time, only the second jackpot is occurring. Then, after the measurement of the number of game balls to be launched on the game board is started, or after the provision of a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state by the jackpot is finished, the game balls to be launched on the game board are predetermined. The second jackpot state based on the above-mentioned second jackpot occurs due to the fact that the jackpot did not provide the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state until the number reached.

In the above example, only one second jackpot is generated, but in the present invention, it is desirable that a plurality of second jackpots be generated.
Further, in the gaming machine configured such that a plurality of second jackpots can occur, it is possible to continuously provide a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the plurality of second jackpots. desirable. It is difficult for a player to predict how much profit or favorable state will be provided in the future by temporarily providing a profit or advantageous state that cannot be predicted by the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a thrilling game with high emissivity without losing the original fun of the game, and it is possible to increase the expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game.

In the gaming machine thus constructed, according to the above-mentioned example, while the variable display game A is being executed in response to the game ball A having entered the starting opening, When three game balls B, C, and D are entered, three variable display games B, C, and D corresponding to the three game balls B, C, and D are held, and the game balls B, C, and D are also held. It is possible that three second jackpots will be generated in response to the entry. In such a case, the variable display game A
It is also possible to continuously generate the second jackpot state three times based on the three second jackpots at a predetermined timing after the completion of ~ D. In the following description, a gaming machine configured to generate a plurality of second jackpots will be described.

Further, in the present invention, the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state provided in the second jackpot state is the same as the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state provided in the first jackpot state. May be different. For example, the first jackpot state is a state in which a game ball is easily entered by intermittently opening a special winning opening provided on a game board, which provides an advantageous state to the player. When the game balls enter the special winning opening, if a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to provide the player with a predetermined profit, the second jackpot state is The state may be the same as the first jackpot state, or may be a state in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out and a predetermined profit is provided to the player. In the following description, the predetermined profit provided in the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state and / or
Alternatively, the advantageous states are the same, and when the two are not particularly distinguished, the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state are simply referred to as a jackpot state.

"Big hit execution means" means means for providing a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state, a means for generating a first big hit state based on the first big jackpot, and a second big jackpot based on the second big jackpot. Means for generating a condition. Therefore, according to the above-described example, the special winning opening, the payout device provided in the gaming machine for paying out the game balls, and the special winning opening is intermittently opened, or the payout device is operated. The control unit that performs control such as the above functions as a jackpot executing means that provides the player with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state.

The "launched game ball measuring means" is a means for obtaining the number of game balls hit on the game board. As a method of obtaining the number of game balls launched on the game board, for example,
A control unit provided in the gaming machine is provided with a sensor that detects a game ball that has been fired toward the game board, a sensor that detects a game ball that has been once fired but has not reached the game board, and the like. A method of receiving the detection signal from each sensor and measuring the number of game balls launched on the game board based on the number of game balls detected by each sensor (hereinafter, the game ball is detected and launched). Also called the method of measuring the number of game balls)
Alternatively, a method of measuring the number of game balls launched on the game board based on a command signal transmitted from a control unit provided in the game machine, that is, a command signal for launching a game ball on the game board ( Hereinafter, it may be referred to as a method of measuring the number of launch game balls only within the control unit).

In the gaming machine in which the above-described method of detecting the number of game balls by detecting the game balls is used,
A sensor that detects the game balls that have been launched toward the game board,
Also, the sensor that detects the game ball that has been once fired but has not reached the game board functions as a launched game ball measuring means. Further, in the gaming machine in which the method of measuring the number of launched game balls is used only within the control unit, the control unit functions as a launched game ball measuring means. It should be noted that a method for detecting the number of launched game balls by detecting the game balls and a method for measuring the number of launched game balls only within the control unit will be described later.

"After the measurement by the launch game ball measuring means is started" means that the above-mentioned launch game ball measuring means starts counting the number of launch game balls. The timing at which the above-mentioned launch game ball measurement means starts measurement is, for example, a game shop in which a game machine is installed (a so-called pachinko hall).
The timing at which a game is started on the gaming machine after the store has opened can be mentioned. “After the provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state by the jackpot ends” means after the first jackpot state or the second jackpot state ends.

The phrase "no predetermined profit and / or advantageous state was provided by the jackpot" means that the jackpot state did not occur. In addition, regarding whether or not a jackpot state occurs before the number of launch game balls reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state due to the jackpot is reached before the number of launch game balls reaches a predetermined number. Judgment will be made based on whether the provision has started.

For example, in response to the fact that the jackpot state does not occur before the number of launch game balls reaches 5000, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided. In the gaming machine, if the first jackpot state occurs when the number of launched game balls reaches 4990 balls, the first jackpot state does not end until the number of launched game balls reaches 5000 balls. Has started to provide certain benefits and / or advantageous conditions.
Therefore, in this case, it does not correspond to the above-mentioned "no predetermined profit and / or advantageous state was provided by the jackpot".

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the first jackpot was generated when the number of launched game balls reached 4990 balls. If the big hit state does not occur, the big hit has occurred, but the predetermined benefit and / or advantageous state provided by the big hit has not been started.
Therefore, in this case, it corresponds to the above-mentioned "the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state by the big hit was not provided". According to the example described above, the predetermined number is 5000 balls, but in the present invention,
The predetermined number is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate in consideration of the content of the game to be provided, the difficulty level, and the like.

Further, in the present invention, the above-mentioned launch game ball measuring means operates as follows. That is, the launching game ball measuring means measures the number of launching game balls from the start of measuring the number of launching game balls until the jackpot state occurs, and when the jackpot state occurs, Stop measurement. After that, when the jackpot state ends, the number of launched game balls is returned to 0, and the number of launched game balls is started to be measured again.

In addition, when the above-mentioned second big hit occurs, the above-mentioned launch game sphere measuring means, from when the number of launch game spheres is started until the number of launch game spheres reaches a predetermined number. When the jackpot state does not occur, the measurement of the number of launch game balls is stopped. Then, after the jackpot executing means provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot, the launch game ball measuring means resets the number of launch game balls to 0, and launch game again. Start counting the number of spheres.

On the other hand, when the above-mentioned second jackpot does not occur, the above-mentioned launch game ball measuring means starts the measurement of the number of launch game balls until the number of launch game balls reaches a predetermined number. When the jackpot state does not occur, the measurement of the number of launched game balls is not stopped, and the measurement of the number of launched game balls is continued. After that, when the second big hit occurs, the above-mentioned launch game ball measurement expedient stops the measurement of the number of launch game balls. Then, after the jackpot executing means provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot, the launch game ball measuring means sets the number of launch game balls to 0.
Then, the measurement of the number of launch game balls is started again.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with means for generating a first big hit and a second big hit. The means for generating the first jackpot and the second jackpot are not particularly limited, but as a gaming machine of the present invention including means for generating the first jackpot and the second jackpot, for example, The gaming machines and the like of the present invention of [1] to [4] shown below can be mentioned.

[1] Special lottery means for carrying out a special lottery for deciding to generate any one of the first jackpot, the second jackpot and the outfall in response to the entry of one game ball into the starting opening. A gaming machine according to the present invention including:

In the special lottery performed in the gaming machine of the present invention [1], for example, the first jackpot, the second jackpot, corresponding to a random number in advance in the ROM or the like of the control unit provided in the gaming machine. A probability table that determines whether to generate one of the jackpot and the outlier is stored, a necessary probability table is set in the RAM of the control unit, and then random numbers are sampled by the control unit. Can be done by. At this time, the control unit provided in the gaming machine functions as a special lottery means for performing a special lottery.

According to the gaming machine of [1], one of the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the outfall is generated in response to the entry of one gaming ball into the starting opening. Since a special lottery for deciding to do so is performed, a second jackpot may occur each time a game ball enters the starting opening. Therefore, a large number of second jackpots may occur at the same time, and when such a large number of second jackpots occur, it is possible to continuously provide a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the many second jackpots. It is possible to provide a profit or an advantageous state that cannot be predicted even by the player. In addition, since it is possible to decide to generate any one of the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the outfall by one lottery, a complicated program is not required, and it is necessary for the lottery. It is possible to suppress the storage capacity of various data and the like.

[2] A first lottery means for performing a first lottery for determining whether or not to generate a first jackpot in response to the entry of one game ball into the starting opening, and the first lottery. As a result, when it is decided to generate the first jackpot, the gaming machine of the present invention provided with a holding lottery means for performing a holding lottery for deciding whether or not to change the first jackpot to the second jackpot.

The first lottery performed in [2] the gaming machine of the present invention is, for example, in the ROM of the control unit provided in the gaming machine or the like, in advance corresponding to the random number, the first jackpot and the big hit. The probability table stipulated to generate any one of the above is stored, the necessary probability table is set in the RAM or the like of the control unit, and then the random number is sampled by the control unit. You can At this time, the control unit provided in the gaming machine functions as a first lottery means for performing the first lottery. In addition, the holding lottery is, for example, RO of a control unit or the like provided in the gaming machine.
A probability table that is determined in advance to generate one of the first big hit and the second big hit corresponding to a random number is stored in M or the like, and the probability table necessary for the RAM or the like of the control unit or the like is stored. Set the result of the first lottery above,
When it is decided to generate the first jackpot, it can be performed by sampling random numbers by the control unit. At this time, the control unit provided in the gaming machine functions as a holding lottery means for performing the holding lottery.

According to the gaming machine of [2] of the present invention, the first lottery for deciding whether or not to generate the first jackpot is carried out in response to the entry of one gaming ball in the starting opening. As a result of the first lottery, when it is decided to generate the first jackpot, further, a holding lottery for deciding whether or not to change the first jackpot to the second jackpot is performed, so a game ball at the starting opening Each time you enter, there is a possibility that a second jackpot will occur. Therefore, a large number of second jackpots may occur at the same time, and when such a large number of second jackpots occur, it is possible to continuously provide a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the many second jackpots. It is possible to provide a profit or an advantageous state that cannot be predicted even by the player. In addition, when performing a first lottery to determine whether to generate the first jackpot, and when it is determined to generate the first jackpot as a result of the first lottery, the first jackpot is changed to the second jackpot. In order to hold the lottery to decide whether or not to do, suppress the increase in the storage capacity of data etc. necessary for the lottery,
It becomes possible to individually change the probability of causing the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the outlier.

[3] A first lottery means for carrying out a first lottery for deciding whether or not a first jackpot will be generated, and a second lottery means for deciding whether or not a second jackpot will be generated will be provided. Upon receipt of one game ball in the mouth, the first lottery means performs the first lottery, the second lottery means performs the second lottery, and the first lottery means and the second lottery. The lottery means is a gaming machine of the present invention that performs a lottery so that the results of each lottery are mutually independent.

The first lottery performed in the gaming machine of the present invention of [3] is similar to the first lottery performed in the gaming machine of the present invention of [2] and has already been described.
The description here is omitted. In addition, the second lottery, for example,
A ROM of the control unit provided in the gaming machine stores a probability table that defines whether or not to generate the second jackpot in advance corresponding to the random number, and the RAM of the control unit.
, And the like, and then the random number is sampled twice by the control unit. At this time, the control unit provided in the gaming machine functions as a first lottery means for performing the first lottery and a second lottery means for performing the second lottery.

According to the gaming machine of [3], the first lottery means and the second lottery means perform the lottery so that the respective lottery results are mutually independent. May receive a first big hit and a second big hit in response to the fact that one game ball has entered the starting opening. In this way, when the first jackpot and the second jackpot are generated in response to the entry of one game ball into the starting opening, the predetermined jackpot is determined based on the first jackpot immediately after the variable display game ends. Despite the benefit and / or the favorable state being provided, a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state will then be provided based on the second jackpot. Accordingly, it is possible to provide certain benefits and / or advantageous conditions so that the player may be surprised.

[4] In the gaming machine of the above [3], after determining that the second jackpot will be generated as a result of the second lottery, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot is to be the first jackpot. The gaming machine of the present invention provided with a third lottery means for performing a third lottery.

The third lottery which is carried out in the gaming machine of [4] of the present invention is the R of the control unit and the like provided in the gaming machine.
The OM or the like stores in advance a probability table that is determined to generate one of the second big hit and the first big hit in correspondence with the random number, and the RAM of the control unit or the like.
It is possible to set the probability table necessary for the above, etc., and after determining that the second jackpot will be generated as a result of the second lottery, the random number is sampled by the control unit. At this time, the control unit provided in the gaming machine functions as a third lottery means for performing the third lottery.

According to the gaming machine of [4], the first lottery results in the first jackpot, the second lottery results in the second jackpot, and the third lottery result. , The second jackpot may be changed to the first jackpot. In such a case, two first jackpots are generated in response to the game ball entering the starting opening.

In this way, when two first jackpots are generated in response to the entry of one game ball into the starting opening, immediately after the variable display game ends, one first jackpot is generated. Is provided with a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state, and thereafter, the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is provided based on yet another first jackpot. Therefore, in order to avoid the player's surprise,
It may provide more profits and favorable conditions than the player is expecting.

The gaming machine of the present invention provides the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the number of the second jackpots before performing the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot. It is desirable to provide a discharge number lottery means for performing a discharge number lottery for deciding whether to perform. It is difficult for a player to predict how much profit or favorable state will be provided in the future, because it is possible for the player to provide a profit or advantageous state that cannot be predicted. This is because it is possible to provide a thrilling game with high emissivity without losing the original fun of the game, and it is possible to increase the expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game.

The "release number lottery" is a lottery performed before the second jackpot state is generated, and is a lottery for determining how many second jackpots the second jackpot state should be generated. Say. Such lottery can be performed in advance, for example, in a ROM or the like of a control unit provided in the game machine.
A probability table that defines the number of times the second jackpot state is generated is stored in association with a random number, and the RA of the control unit is stored.
This can be done by setting a necessary probability table in M etc., and then sampling random numbers by the control unit. At this time, the control unit provided in the gaming machine functions as a discharge number lottery means for performing the discharge number lottery.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the release number lottery means performs the release number lottery from when the number of game balls hit on the game board reaches a predetermined number until the second jackpot state is generated. Alternatively, the number of discharges may be drawn in advance before the number of game balls hit on the game board reaches a predetermined number. Further, the release number lottery means may not perform the release number lottery when the number of game balls hit on the game board reaches a predetermined number when the second jackpot has not occurred. Hereinafter, the discharge number lottery will be specifically described.

As a probability table used for the discharge number lottery, "0" to "31" among the numerical values "0" to "63"
Once, twice from "32" to "47", and from "48" to "5"
5 times three times, "56" four times, "57" five times ...
The probability table Y corresponding to “63” 11 times is stored in the ROM of the control unit. Then, if necessary, the probability table Y is set in the RAM of the control unit. In addition, when the number of times of discharge lottery is performed using this probability table Y, the probability of one second jackpot state occurring is ½, and the probability of two second jackpot states occurring is ¼. And 3
The probability that the second big hit state of times will occur is 1/8,
The probability that the second jackpot state occurs 4 to 11 times is 1/64.

After setting the probability table Y in the RAM as described above, the random number sampling result corresponding to the numerical value in the probability table Y that matches the numerical value obtained by sampling the random number by the control unit is stored in the RAM. For example, when the numerical value obtained as a result of sampling random numbers is "56", the lottery result corresponding to "56" in the probability table Y is four times, and the information on this lottery result is stored in the RAM. Remember. Then, the jackpot executing means, when generating the second jackpot state, generates the second jackpot state a number of times (4 times) determined by the result of the number of times of discharge lottery stored in the RAM.

Further, when the number of times the second jackpot state determined by the lottery result of the discharge number lottery is larger than the number of the second jackpots that have occurred, the jackpot executing means determines by the result of the discharge number lottery. Since it is not possible to generate the second jackpot state of the given number of times, the second jackpot state based on all the generated second jackpots is generated. For example, when three second jackpots are generated, the discharge number lottery means performs the discharge number lottery, and when the obtained lottery result is four, the jackpot execution means is four times Since the jackpot state cannot be generated, the second jackpot state is generated three times based on the three second jackpots that are occurring.

Further, as described above, the second jackpot state of the number of times determined by the result of the number of times of discharge lottery may be generated intermittently, for example, at intervals of a predetermined period. It is desirable to let That is, it is desirable that the jackpot execution means continuously provide a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the number of the second jackpots determined by the result of the number of times of the lottery.
Temporarily, it is possible for the player to provide profits and advantageous states that are unpredictable, so it is possible to provide a more thrilling game with high shooting ability,
This is because it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention, after the second jackpot is generated as a result of the above-mentioned lottery, and before the second jackpot state based on the second jackpot is generated, the player wins the second jackpot. It is desirable that it be configured to notify that two jackpots have occurred. By notifying the player that a second jackpot has occurred, it is possible to let the player recognize that a jackpot state (second jackpot state) will occur in the future, so a jackpot for a long time This is because even if the state (first jackpot state) has not occurred, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the whereabouts of the game.

As a method of notifying the player that the second jackpot has occurred, for example, a method of turning on a decorative lamp or the like provided in the gaming machine, or a second jackpot from a speaker provided in the gaming machine There is a method of outputting a sound notifying that the occurrence has occurred, a method of notifying by a combination of symbols of variable symbols stopped and displayed in the variable display game, and the like. Further, in the case of a gaming machine capable of generating a plurality of second jackpots, for example, by displaying a number corresponding to the number of second jackpots on an LED display device or the like provided in the gaming machine, It is also possible to announce that a second jackpot has occurred.

Among the methods of notifying that the second jackpot has occurred, a method of notifying by a combination of symbols of variable symbols stopped and displayed in the variable display game is desirable. The combination of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed in the variable display game is one of the things that the player pays most attention to, and the combination of the variable symbols that are stopped and displayed notifies that a second jackpot has occurred. By doing so, it is possible to make the player more surely recognize that a jackpot state (second jackpot state) will occur in the future. It should be noted that a method of notifying the player that the second jackpot has occurred by the combination of the symbols of the variable symbols stopped and displayed in the variable display game will be described later in detail.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is preferably provided with a rewritable non-volatile memory such as a flash memory which does not require a backup power source, and the information about the second jackpot is stored in the memory. For example, if a second jackpot occurs in one gaming machine on a certain business day of a game store (so-called pachinko hall) and the second jackpot state based on the second jackpot does not occur, the business day concerned Even if the power supply to the one gaming machine is stopped, the information about the second jackpot will be stored, so the day after the business day, the second jackpot based on the second jackpot will be stored. This is because it becomes possible to generate a state. By doing so, it becomes possible to give the player who was playing the game with the one gaming machine the motivation to play the game with the one gaming machine on the next day as well. It is possible to improve the ability of the store to attract customers.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention stores the game history of the player (for example, information about the second jackpot that is occurring, the number of times the game is continuously out of sync, etc.).
It is desirable that the D card can be used. For example, in a gaming machine in which a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided in response to the fact that the jackpot state does not occur before the number of launched game balls reaches 5000 balls. , The player playing the game has four game balls launched on the game board.
When the game is stopped when it reaches 500 balls, by storing the game history etc. in the ID card, when the next game is played, when the number of game balls launched on the game board reaches 4500 balls. This is because it becomes possible to play games from. By doing this, it is possible to reliably generate the second jackpot state based on the second jackpot, so for players who have discontinued the game because they feel uncomfortable and irritated that the jackpot state does not occur at all. , It becomes possible to motivate to play the game again.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing the gaming machine of the present invention. In the embodiments described below, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a main body frame 12
And the game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, and the game board 1
4, the window frame 16 of the body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the window frame 4, and the window frame 1
An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front side of the main body frame 12 on the lower side of 6 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 driven into 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 game machine 10 (pachi-con machine) as described above. In this specification, the pachinko game 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 then the traveling direction thereof is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. 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 sides of the display device 32, the ball passage detectors 55a and 55a are provided.
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, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the above-mentioned display device 52, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped. This ordinary pattern is information consisting of numbers and symbols, and is, for example, numbers from "0" to "9" or symbols such as "*". This normal design is a predetermined design,
For example, when it is stopped and displayed as "7",
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) to drive the movable pieces 58a and 58b so that the game ball can easily enter the starting opening 44,
The starting port 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.

There are 4 on the left and right sides of the above-mentioned display device 52.
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 start port having a ball detection sensor 42 that 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 a variable display game to be described later is started. 44 are provided.
The special winning opening 38, the starting opening 44, the general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d, and the special winning openings 56a to 56d described above.
When a game ball is won, the payout device 59 pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the lower plate 22 according to the type of the winning opening.

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 is a game board 14 of the pachinko game machine 10, which is a game machine.
In the above, the case where the display device 32 is provided at the substantially center of the front surface is shown, but the display device 32 may be provided at any position of the gaming machine as long as it can be seen by the player.

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. A launch ball passage detector 61 is provided on the guide rail 30 near the launch solenoid S, but this may 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 launching force of the launching solenoid S, or because the launching solenoid S has launched two game balls, a game ball returning 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 Figure 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.

Also, the interface circuit group 6 described above
2, a ball detection sensor 42 is also connected, and a game ball has a large winning opening 38, a starting opening 44, general winning openings 50 and 54a.
To 54d and special winning openings 56a to 56d, the ball detection sensor 42 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. Further, the ball passing detector 55 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62, and when the ball passing detector 55 detects that the game ball has passed near it, it supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. .

In the interface circuit group 62,
A launch ball passage detector 61 and a return ball detection switch 65 are connected, and when detecting a game ball, supply a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62.

The input / output bus 64 described above includes a ROM 68.
Also, the RAM 70 is connected. The ROM 68 stores a game program that controls the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming device. Further, the ROM 68 is image data of a variable symbol that is displayed in a variable manner or stopped 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. The background image data and the moving image video image data forming the background, the sound data used for the game, the initial data for executing the game program, the program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of the decoration lamp 36, and the like are stored.

Further, the ROM 68 stores a probability table necessary for performing a lottery for determining whether to generate the first jackpot and the second jackpot, a program for performing a lottery using the probability table, and the like. .

The above-described symbol image data 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 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, it stores the number of launch game balls measured by the above-mentioned launch game ball measuring means.

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 such that the symbols are variably displayed, or the mutual combination state of the symbols that are the plurality of pieces of identification information is stopped and displayed on the display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

An interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. In the interface circuit group 72, the display device 32, the display device 52, the speaker 46, the firing motor 28, the solenoids 48 and 57, the holding lamp 34, the decoration lamp 36, and the payout device 59.
Are connected, and the interface circuit group 72 is C
A drive signal and drive power are supplied to control each of the above-mentioned devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the PU 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, it is possible to produce a scene in which the design changes with the effect image as the background, and various display modes are provided. 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 apparatus 10 constitutes a gaming machine. In this specification, the arithmetic processing unit included in the control unit is
However, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
The number of arithmetic processing devices included in the control unit need not be one, and the control unit is, for example, mainly the pachinko gaming apparatus
An arithmetic processing unit P that advances the game by controlling each part of the above, and an arithmetic processing unit Q that mainly generates an image to be displayed on the display unit based on a command signal from the arithmetic processing unit P. It may be configured to include. Further, the number of ROMs and RAMs included in the control unit is not necessarily one.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values, and are in steady operation. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is assumed to be the gaming machine of [1] of the present invention.

Next, an example of a subroutine executed in the above control circuit will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 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 game program which controls a pachinko game of the pachinko game machine 10 which is 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 a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of playing balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S11).
12).

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening (step S13). This starting is, for example, the starting opening 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above. When it is determined in this step S13 that a game ball has entered the starting opening, lottery execution processing is executed (step S14). In the lottery execution process, a special lottery is performed, and a process of generating any one result of the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the outfall. The lottery execution process will be described later in detail.

Further, it is determined 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, the process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner on the display device 52 is executed (step S16). In addition, as described above, when the variable symbol displayed becomes a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44, and the starting port 4 is opened.
It is easy for the game ball to enter 4.

Next, the lottery execution processing executed upon receipt of the game ball in the starting opening will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for performing the lottery execution processing which is called and executed in step S14 described above.

When the above-mentioned lottery execution processing is started, first, the special lottery processing by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 66 is executed (step S400). This special lottery process is a process of performing a lottery that determines to generate any one of the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the out-of-coincident result. That is, the CPU 66 sets the probability table used for the special lottery stored in the ROM 68 in the RAM 70, and also samples random numbers. The process of setting the probability table in the RAM 70 is performed in step S4.
00 does not need to be executed every time
It may be set to. Further, by storing a plurality of probability tables used in the special lottery in the ROM 68 and setting different probability tables in the RAM 70 as necessary, the probability of generating the first jackpot, the probability of generating the second jackpot, and , It is possible to change the probability of causing the deviation.

Next, it is determined which of the first big hit, the second big hit, and the out-of-big hit, the result was obtained (step S401). That is, the CPU 66 causes the RA
In the probability table set in M70, the data corresponding to the numerical value obtained as a result of sampling the random numbers is the lottery result. When it is determined in step S401 that the result of the deviation is obtained, the CPU 66 stores the lottery data corresponding to the deviation in the RAM 70 (step S402). At this time, the disconnection has occurred. The lottery data is data used when executing a variable display game described later, and the CPU 66
On the basis of the lottery data, in step S200 of a variable display game processing routine, which will be described later, executes an internal lottery process that defines a combination of variable symbols that are stopped and displayed.

When it is determined in step S401 that the result of the first jackpot is obtained, the CPU 66 stores the lottery data corresponding to the first jackpot in the RAM 70 (step S403) and further stores the first jackpot information. (Step S404). At this time, the first big hit has occurred.

When it is determined in step S401 that the second jackpot result is obtained, the CPU 66 stores the lottery data corresponding to the second jackpot in the RAM 70 (step S405), and further stores the second jackpot information. (Step S406). At this time, the second jackpot has occurred.

Step S402, S404 or S406
When the process of is executed, it is next determined whether or not the jackpot state has occurred (step S407). When it is determined that the jackpot condition has occurred, this subroutine is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S407 that the jackpot state has not occurred, the progress (display)
It is determined whether or not there is a variable display game inside (step S408). The variable display game in progress (display) is a variable display game that is currently displayed on the display device 32 and is visible to the player, and before the variable symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the fact that there is a variable display game in progress (display) means that one game ball has already entered the starting opening and the variable display game processing routine described later is being executed.

In step S408, progress (display)
When it is determined that the variable display game in the middle does not exist, the variable display game described later is executed (step S409).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the progress (display) variable display game is present, this subroutine is ended.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a launched game ball measurement processing routine which is executed to count the number of game balls launched on the game board. It should be noted that this subroutine is performed in response to a pachinko game being started by operating the firing handle 26 from a game program that controls a pachinko game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that has been executed in advance, or a jackpot described later. This is executed in response to the determination that the jackpot state is ended in step S313 of the execution processing routine.

First, the number of game balls shot on the game board (the number of shots detected A) stored in the RAM 70 is set to 0 (step S100). Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball shot by the launch motor 28 has been detected by the launch ball passage detector 61 (step S101). 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 returns to step S101.

If it is determined by the launch ball passage detector 61, then it is determined whether or not the launched game ball is 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 the jackpot execution process is started (step S104). This jackpot execution process is a process that is called and executed in step S210 of the variable display game process routine to be described later.
In step S104, the U66 executes the jackpot execution process, and a predetermined profit based on the jackpot and / or
Alternatively, it is determined whether the provision of the advantageous state has started. Regarding the jackpot execution processing routine,
It will be detailed later.

If it is determined in step S104 that the jackpot execution process has started, this subroutine is terminated. After that, in step S313 of the jackpot execution processing routine, when it is determined to end the jackpot state, and when the provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the jackpot is finished, this launch game ball measurement processing routine is executed again. Will be done.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the jackpot execution process has not been started, the CPU
66 is a predetermined number of firing detections A (for example, 5000 balls)
It is determined whether or not (step S105). Whether or not the number A of shots detected has reached a predetermined number is determined in advance in the RAM.
The information about the predetermined number is stored in 70, and C
This is performed by the PU 66 by comparing the information stored in the RAM 70 in step S103 (the number A of shots detected) with the information on the predetermined number.

In step S105, the number A of shots detected is detected.
If it is determined that has not reached the predetermined number, the process returns to step S101. Thereafter, in step S104, until it is determined that the jackpot execution process is started, or in step S105, it is determined that the firing detection number A reaches a predetermined number, steps S101 to S105.
The process of is repeatedly executed.

In step S105, the number of firing detections A
When it is determined that the number has reached the predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the stored second jackpot information is present (step S10).
6). When it is determined that the stored second jackpot information does not exist, the process returns to step S101. After that, in step S104, until it is determined that the jackpot execution process has started, or in step S106 that the stored second jackpot information exists,
The processes of steps S101 to S106 are repeatedly executed. However, in step S105, the number of firing detections A
Is determined to have reached a predetermined number, steps S101 to S
When the process of 106 is repeatedly executed, since the number A of shots detected has already reached the predetermined number, the step S10 described above is performed.
The process of 5 may be omitted.

Further, after it is determined in step S105 that the number A of shots detected has reached a predetermined number, step S1
When the processing of 01 to S106 is repeatedly executed, the processing of step S104 may be omitted. By doing so, at the time when the number A of shots detected reaches a predetermined number, the second jackpot does not occur, and thereafter,
Even if the first big hit occurs and the first big hit state based on the first big hit occurs, the number of launch game balls will be continuously measured, so it is surely based on the second big hit. It is possible to provide predetermined benefits and / or advantageous conditions.

When it is determined in step S106 that the stored second jackpot information exists, release information is generated (step S107), and this subroutine is finished. This release information is information used to generate a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot, and the CPU 66 stores the release information in the RAM 70 in step S211 of the variable display game process described later. When it is determined that it is stored, a second jackpot state based on the second jackpot is generated. In addition, after that, when the second jackpot state is finished, this launching game ball measurement processing routine is executed again.

Next, a subroutine for executing the variable display game process called and executed in step S409 shown in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. When this subroutine is called, 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 that imitates 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. It is a game in which these symbols are displayed so as to sequentially stop at the timing of, and it is a game in which the variable display of a plurality of variable symbols is started and then the plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed once. Moreover, the combination of the symbols of the variable symbols that are stopped and displayed in the variable display game,
When the predetermined combination is met, the first jackpot state occurs, and the player is provided with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state.

[0122] 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 symbol which is the identification information in this way, 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 manner, 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 the symbols belonging to a plurality of groups are variably displayed,
When all symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination, the variable display game wins the jackpot (first jackpot). If you do
The first jackpot condition occurs, and the player is provided with a predetermined profit and / or advantageous condition.

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 a big hit (first If you win the jackpot, the first jackpot situation will occur and the player will get the predetermined profit and / or
Alternatively, an advantageous state is provided. When the first big hit state occurs, a current is supplied to the solenoid 48 described above to provide a special winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14.
The shutter 40 is opened so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 38.

In the present invention, as described above, it is desirable to notify that the second jackpot has occurred due to the combination of the symbols of the variable symbols stopped and displayed in the variable display game. This is because it is possible to make the player surely recognize that a jackpot state (second jackpot state) will occur in the future.

For example, assuming that the symbols belonging to the three groups are displayed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to the three groups are all the same symbol combination (for example, "1").
-"1"-"1", "2"-"2"-"2", "7"-
Immediately after the first jackpot state occurs immediately after the stop display such that "7"-"7", "9"-"9"-"9", etc., the three stop-displayed groups are displayed. The design belonging to
For example, a combination of symbols composed of different odd numbers of symbols (“3”-“5”-“7”, “1”-“3”-“5”,
"5"-"3"-"1"), etc. is a combination of symbols having a regularity, and is a combination of symbols different from the combination of the symbols for notifying the occurrence of the first jackpot, thereby providing the player with On the other hand, it is possible to announce that a second jackpot has occurred.

Further, when the variable display game is being executed, a display screen including a background image, a character image and the like 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.

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). In this internal lottery process, based on the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 in step S402, S403, or S405 described above, all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and the symbols are determined. This is a process for predetermining the combination, and the CPU 66 performs the process of variable display and the stop display of the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed by the combination of the symbols determined 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 S202). That is, after the internal lottery process is executed, the CPU 66 executes a 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 OM 68 and executed.

Next, based on the result obtained and executed by the CPU 66, the screen configuration information of the selected background image is generated by the CPU 66 in the RAM 70 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).
3). 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 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. Examples of the character image include an image showing a pig as shown in FIG.

Next, the screen configuration information of the variable pattern which is the identification information is CP based on the execution result of the program.
It is generated in the RAM 70 by U66 (step S
204).

The screen configuration information of the images which are the respective symbols constituting the variable symbol is C based on the above-mentioned program.
By the PU 66, for example, at a fixed interval cycle (frame span) such as 1/60 second or 1/30 second, the start position of the screen configuration information is set to a predetermined position for an image that is a variable pattern having the same identification information. It is possible to perform variable display of the variable symbols by shifting the amount of movement and controlling the images of the variable symbols to be sequentially generated in a predetermined order.

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 developed in the background image. 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 of 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, it is judged whether or not it is time to stop and display one variable symbol (step S20).
5). That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set of a plurality of sets, for example, three sets. When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the variable symbol, the CPU 66 selects the variable symbol image in a mode of stopping and displaying one variable symbol, and the screen configuration information of the variable symbol image is generated in the RAM 70 (step S206).

Next, in steps S202 to 206, 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 displayed priority order, information on the position, etc. in the screen configuration information, and then transmitted to the display device 32 and displayed (step S207).

The above-described steps S202 to S207 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S208, which will be described later, that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character image can also be displayed so as to perform a predetermined operation.

After executing the processing of step S207, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S208). 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 S202. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups are not stopped and displayed,
It is determined whether or not the first jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 exists (step S209). When it is determined that the first jackpot information is present, a jackpot execution process described later is performed (step S210), a first jackpot state based on the first jackpot is generated, and a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state is given to the player. Will be provided.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the first jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 does not exist, then the RAM 70
It is determined whether or not the release information stored in (1) is present (step S211). If it is determined that the stored release information exists, then the release number lottery process is performed (step S222). In the release number lottery process, the release number lottery is performed to determine how many of the second jackpots that are occurring to generate the second jackpot state.

Next, a jackpot execution process is performed (step S210), and a second jackpot state based on the second jackpot is generated based on the result of the number of times of discharge lottery in step S222, and a predetermined profit and And / or provide an advantageous state. The jackpot execution process will be described later in detail. Further, the CPU 66
After it is determined in step S211 that the stored release information exists, when the jackpot execution process is performed in step S210, the process of deleting the release information is performed.

If it is determined in step S211 that the stored release information does not exist, or
When the process of 210 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 exists (step S215). If it is determined that the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 does not exist, it means that there is no held variable display game, and this subroutine is finished.

On the other hand, in step S215, the RAM
When it is determined that the lottery data stored in 70 exists, the held variable display game exists, so the oldest lottery data among the lottery data stored in the RAM 70 is read (step S216), and the process is executed. To step S200. Then, in step S200, the CPU 66 executes the internal lottery process based on the read out lottery data, and repeatedly executes the processes of steps S202 to S208 based on the result of the internal lottery process.

Next, the jackpot execution processing routine executed when the jackpot state occurs in step S210 shown in FIG. 7 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 jackpot execution processing routine, first, the number n of jackpot games is set to n = 1 (step S301). That is, the CPU 66
The fact that n = 1 is stored in a table (round number storage table) that stores the number of jackpot games provided in the RAM 70.

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) for storing the number of game balls entering the special winning opening provided in the RAM 70 (step S305), that is, in the payout device 59. Dispensing device 5 by transmitting a control signal
9 is driven, and a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls 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 elapsed 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 a 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.

Then, the number n of jackpot games is 1
When it exceeds 5, next, update the jackpot information (decrease)
(Step S312). That is, when the big hit state based on the first big hit occurs (when the big hit execution processing routine is executed based on the first big hit), the first big hit information stored in the RAM 70 is deleted.

On the other hand, when the jackpot state based on the second jackpot occurs (when the jackpot execution processing routine is executed based on the second jackpot), the RAM 70
Delete one second jackpot information stored in. For example, when five second jackpots are generated, that is, when five second jackpot information is stored in the RAM 70, one second jackpot information is deleted, and the RAM70 is deleted.
The four second jackpot information is stored in. At this time, one second jackpot state has ended.

When the first jackpot state based on the first jackpot has occurred, steps S301 to S312.
The process of is not executed repeatedly. Therefore, in step S313, which will be described later, it is always determined that the jackpot state is ended. On the other hand, if the second jackpot state based on the second jackpot has occurred, step S
The processing of 301 to S312 is performed in step S313 described later.
It is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the jackpot state is ended in. By doing so, it is possible to continuously generate the second jackpot state based on the plurality of second jackpots a plurality of times.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot state is to be ended, based on the result of the number of times of discharge lottery in step S222 and the number of jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 (step S313). For example, when the number of pieces of the second jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 is five and the result of the number of times of discharge lottery is four, the process of step S312 is set to 1
If you execute it twice, the remaining second jackpot state is 3
Times. Therefore, the processes of steps S301 to S312 are repeated three more times, and then step S3
In 13, it is determined to end the jackpot state.

When the number of pieces of the second jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 is three and the result of the number of times of discharge lottery is four, when the processing of step S312 is executed once, the remaining second big hits should be generated. The jackpot state is three times. However, at this point, there are only two pieces of second jackpot information, so it is determined that the processing of steps S301 to S312 is executed twice more, and then the jackpot state is ended in step S313.

If a jackpot state based on the first jackpot has occurred, in step S313,
Always decide to end the jackpot state. Step S
When it is determined that the jackpot state is not ended in 313, the process is returned to step S301. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot state is to be ended, this subroutine is ended.

In this subroutine, the maximum number of n is set to 15. However, n is not limited as long as it is a natural number and may be larger or smaller than 15. In addition, while the jackpot execution processing routine described above is being executed, the display device 32
Then, the player is made to recognize that the jackpot state has occurred, and an effect image for exciting the game is displayed.

Next, the display device 3 of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10
Regarding the screen image displayed in FIG. 2, FIG.
An explanation will be given using (e). In the screen image shown in FIG.
Three variable symbols are displayed in the upper left, upper center, and upper right of the screen, respectively, and an effect image including a character image and the like is displayed below the variable symbols. The effect image is an effect image in which four pigs, which are characters, discover a large treasure chest and confirm the contents.

First, when the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the variable display of the variable symbols is started, and at the same time, the four pigs, which are the characters, have a large treasure box. The effect image that arrives is displayed. Thereafter, an effect image in which four pigs struggle to open the treasure box is displayed, and three variable symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the three variable symbols are stopped and displayed by the symbol combination "7"-"7"-"7" in which the first jackpot state occurs,
The four pigs are surprised, the effect image with the exclamation mark appears on the treasure box, and then the first jackpot state based on the first jackpot occurs. In the first jackpot state, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the variable symbols "7"-"7"-"7" that are stopped and displayed are reduced in size and moved further to the upper side of the screen to replace the image. An image showing "big hit" is displayed. Further, the treasure box is opened, and a lot of treasures come out from the treasure box, and an effect image in which four pigs are delighted is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the three variable symbols are stopped and displayed by the symbol combination "1"-"8"-"4" in which the out-of-position state occurs, the treasure box is opened. Then, an effect image is displayed in which many snakes come out from the treasure box and four pigs escape.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), when the three variable symbols are stopped and displayed by the symbol combination "7"-"5"-"3" notifying the occurrence of the second jackpot,
Four pigs are surprised, but a production image with a question mark appears on the treasure box. After that, the screen image as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed again without opening the treasure box, and another variable display game is started. At this time, the occurrence of the second jackpot state based on the second jackpot is suspended. Further, the player sees the screen image as shown in FIG. 10 (e), and thus the second jackpot is generated, and in the future, the second jackpot state based on this second jackpot may occur. Can be recognized.

In this way, the game is continuously played, and a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state is provided by the jackpot until the number of game balls hit on the game board reaches a predetermined number. When there is not, the second big hit state based on the second big hit occurs, and an image substantially similar to the screen image shown in FIG. 10C is displayed.

As described above, according to the present invention, the number of game balls hit on the game board is increased, and although the number is considerably large, the jackpot state does not occur at all. The player will be provided with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous condition based on the second jackpot as a price that the disadvantageous condition continues for the player, so that the player's tiredness is eliminated and the interest in the game is restored. With
On the contrary, you can increase expectations and excitement for the game,
Even if the probability change state does not occur for a long time, the player can enjoy the game for a long time without increasing the irritation to the game.

In addition, even if the number of game balls hit on the game board is considerably large, a predetermined jackpot based on the second jackpot will be provided in the future so that the jackpot state does not occur. Since the player can receive a profit and / or an advantageous state, even if the jackpot state does not occur at all, the player will not be discouraged, and on the contrary, expectation and excitement about the whereabouts of the game. Can be increased. Furthermore, when a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided, a game ball that can be obtained by the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the usual first jackpot. In addition, you can get a lot of game balls and enjoy a thrilling game with high ejaculation.

In the above-described embodiment, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 5, a program for performing the lottery execution processing shown in FIG. R of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a program for measuring the number of launched game balls shown in FIG. 4, a program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 8, and a program for generating the jackpot state shown in FIG.
Although the case where it is stored in the OM 68 or the RAM 70 is shown, in the case where the operator can play the pachinko game by operating the terminal communicatively connected to the server, the above-mentioned program or The data used in these programs may be included in the server or the terminal.

When the server and the terminal are thus configured, the server has a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 5, and a program shown in FIG. The program for performing the lottery execution process, the program for measuring the number of launch game balls shown in FIG. 7, the program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 8, and the jackpot state shown in FIG. Programs for causing the programs are stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

On the other hand, the terminal temporarily stores these transmitted programs, reads the stored programs as appropriate, and executes them to advance the pachinko game. Further, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 5, and FIG.
A program for performing the lottery execution processing shown in FIG.
A program for measuring the number of launch game balls shown in Fig. 8 and
The program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG.
It is also possible to execute the program for generating the jackpot state shown in (2) on the server side and send the command generated according to the execution result 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, which will be 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 game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed, and a pachinko game is played on this game machine image. is there. On the gaming machine image, the display unit 132 in which the variable display game described above is executed is displayed as an image. This display unit 13
In 2, the image of the design which is the identification information as described above is displayed.

As will be described later, when the control unit 130 executes the subroutines shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 and the subroutines shown in FIGS. 15 to 19, the jackpot is a variable display game. Immediately after finishing the first jackpot to provide a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state,
Predetermined profit and / or
Alternatively, the terminal 130 functions as a jackpot execution means for providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state, and the jackpot execution means is a launch game ball. Since there was no provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state by the big jackpot until the number of the predetermined number, the provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot. It will be done.

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 game machine image simulating a pachinko game machine is displayed, and this game machine is displayed. The pachinko game is played on the image. On this gaming machine image, the display unit 13 in which the above-described variable display game is executed
2 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, when the control unit 130 executes the subroutines shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 and the subroutines shown in FIGS. 15 to 19, the jackpot is a variable display game. Immediately after finishing the first jackpot to provide a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state,
Predetermined profit and / or
Alternatively, the terminal 130 functions as a jackpot execution means for providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state, and the jackpot execution means is a launch game ball. Since there was no provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state by the big jackpot until the number of the predetermined number, the provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot. It will be done.

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 configured integrally with the display device 116, and the control signal such as the display control signal or the control information 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, a 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, the 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, An image showing a device such as a hold lamp, a decoration lamp, a display unit 132 for playing a variable display game, a display unit 152 for displaying a normal symbol, or an image showing a game ball is displayed on the display device 116.
In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game, an image of a symbol which is identification information is displayed when the variable display game is executed.

The subroutines executed by the pachinko gaming terminal device and the server will be described below 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 and a program for executing a variable display game are 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 is a game program for controlling a pachinko game, and a program for performing a lottery execution process, a variable display game and a jackpot execution process,
In addition, it is for displaying on the display device 116 a gaming machine image imitating a pachinko gaming device, a background image, an image of a variable pattern, a character image, and 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 game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed, and a display unit 132 for displaying a variable display game is also displayed on this game machine image.

Furthermore, 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 game 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 of paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S34). Note that this step S3
The processing of No. 4 is the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140.
In the case of displaying the number of game balls at some position of the display device 116, the number of game balls is determined by the RAM 112.
It may be stored in.

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 the game ball has entered the starting opening, the lottery execution processing routine is called and executed (step S36). In this case, when the lottery execution processing routine is executed, the jackpot that occurs is the first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game ends, and when the variable display game ends. It will consist of a second jackpot in which the provision of certain profits and / or advantageous conditions is withheld. The lottery execution processing subroutine executed in step S36 is substantially the same as the lottery execution processing shown in FIG. 6 and has already been described, so description thereof will be omitted here.

Next, it is judged 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.

When it is determined in this step S37 that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, the display device 5
In step 2, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner (step S38). Note that, as described above, when the variable display ordinary symbol has a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to start the opening 44.
Is displayed so as to be opened so that 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 that is executed to count the number of game ball images shot on the game board image. This subroutine is executed in the pachinko gaming apparatus 100 or 140 in response to the start of a pachinko game, or in the step S of a jackpot execution processing routine to be described later, in which the jackpot state is determined to be terminated. It is what is done. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG.
Steps that perform the same processing as the steps of the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the firing detection number A stored in the RAM 112 is set to 0 (step S100). Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been launched (step S101).
That is, the CPU 108 determines whether or not a player's input operation is input from the input device 102 provided in the terminal device 100 or 140. When it is determined that the game ball has been launched, 1 is added (incremented) to the number A of shots detected stored in the RAM 112, and the RAM is set as A + 1.
The data is cumulatively stored in 112 (step S103).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot execution process has been started (step S104). This jackpot execution process is a process that is called and executed in step S210 of the variable display game process routine to be described later.
In step S104, the U 108 determines whether or not the jackpot execution process has been executed to start providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the jackpot. The jackpot execution processing routine will be described later in detail.

If it is determined in step S104 that the jackpot execution process has started, this subroutine is terminated. After that, in step S313 of the jackpot execution processing routine, when it is determined to end the jackpot state, and when the provision of the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the jackpot is finished, this launch game ball measurement processing routine is executed again. Will be done.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the jackpot execution process has not started, the CPU
108, the firing detection number A is a predetermined number (for example, 5000).
It is determined whether or not it has reached a ball (step S105).
Whether or not the number A of shots detected has reached a predetermined number is determined in advance by R
Information relating to the predetermined number is stored in the AM 112, and the CPU 108 stores the RAM in step S103.
This is performed by comparing the information (launch detection number A) stored in 112 with the information regarding the predetermined number.

In step S105, the number of firing detections A
If it is determined that has not reached the predetermined number, the process returns to step S101. Thereafter, in step S104, until it is determined that the jackpot execution process is started, or in step S105, it is determined that the firing detection number A reaches a predetermined number, steps S101 to S105.
The process of is repeatedly executed.

At step S105, the number A of shots detected is detected.
When it is determined that the number has reached the predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the stored second jackpot information is present (step S10).
6). When it is determined that the stored second jackpot information does not exist, the process returns to step S101. After that, in step S104, until it is determined that the jackpot execution process has started, or in step S106 that the stored second jackpot information exists,
The processes of steps S101 to S106 are repeatedly executed. However, in step S105, the number of firing detections A
Is determined to have reached a predetermined number, steps S101 to S
When the process of 106 is repeatedly executed, since the number A of shots detected has already reached the predetermined number, the step S10 described above is performed.
The process of 5 may be omitted.

Furthermore, after it is determined in step S105 that the number A of shots detected has reached a predetermined number, step S1
When the processing of 01 to S106 is repeatedly executed, the processing of step S104 may be omitted. By doing so, at the time when the number A of shots detected reaches a predetermined number, the second jackpot does not occur, and thereafter,
Even if the first big hit occurs and the first big hit state based on the first big hit occurs, the number of launch game balls will be continuously measured, so it is surely based on the second big hit. It is possible to provide predetermined benefits and / or advantageous conditions.

If it is determined in step S106 that the stored second jackpot information exists, release information is generated (step S107), and this subroutine is finished. This release information is information used for generating a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot, and the CPU 108 stores the release information in the RAM 112 in step S211 of the variable display game process described later. When it is determined that it is stored, a second jackpot state based on the second jackpot is generated.
In addition, after that, when the second jackpot state is finished, this launching game ball measurement processing routine is executed again.

FIG. 17 is a variable display executed in step S36 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 15 in which the lottery execution processing as shown in FIG. 6 is executed and further called and executed in step S409 of the lottery execution processing routine. It is a flow chart which shows a subroutine which processes a game. Note that in the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG.

[0218] First, the information indicating that the variable display game is started by calling this subroutine is sent to the server 8.
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 that becomes the character image, the program, and the like are received from the server 80 (step S62). In step S210 described later,
In this step S62, the image data, the program, and the like, which become the effect image displayed on the display unit 132 when the jackpot execution process is started and the jackpot state occurs, are received from the server 80. The image data and the program used when the jackpot execution process is started are stored in the server 80 when the jackpot execution process is started.
It may be received from.

Next, the internal lottery process is executed by the arithmetic process of the CPU 108 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 (step S200). In this internal lottery processing, based on the lottery data stored in the RAM 112 when the lottery execution processing as shown in FIG. This is a process for predetermining the symbol combination when it is confirmed, and the CPU 108, as will be described later, displays the symbols in a variable manner so that the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 132 with the symbol combinations determined by the internal lottery process. This is the process for displaying the stop.

The CPU 108 executes the above program, and based on the result, selects a background image, generates screen configuration information of the background image (step S202), selects a character image, and
Screen configuration information of the character image is generated (step S
203), the screen configuration information of the variable symbol that is the identification information is generated (step S204).

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 symbols, one variable symbol is displayed in a stopped manner, and the variable symbol image is selected.
Screen configuration information is generated (step S206).

Then, based on the generated screen configuration information, necessary image data is read out from the above-mentioned image data received in step S62 and displayed as image data to be displayed on the display unit 132, and then displayed. Is displayed on the page (step S207).

By repeating the above-described steps S202 to S207, the normal image including the background image and the character image is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed (step S208). 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 S202. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display game due to the fact that one game ball has entered the starting opening, and then, It is determined whether or not the first jackpot information stored in the RAM 112 exists (step S
209). When it is determined that the first jackpot information is present, jackpot execution processing described later is performed (step S21).
0), generate a first jackpot state based on the first jackpot, and provide the player with a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the first jackpot information stored in the RAM 112 does not exist, then the RAM 1
It is determined whether or not the release information stored in 12 exists (step S211). If it is determined that the stored release information is present, then the release number lottery process is performed (step S222), and the second jackpot state is generated based on how many of the second jackpots that are occurring. Decide what to do. Next, jackpot execution processing is performed (step S210), a second jackpot state based on the second jackpot is generated, and a predetermined profit and / or
Alternatively, an advantageous state is provided. The jackpot execution process will be described later in detail. Also, CPU1
After determining in step S211 that the stored release information is present, 08 determines to perform the jackpot execution process in step S210, and then performs the process of deleting the release information.

When it is judged in step S211 that the stored release information does not exist, or in step S21.
When the process of 210 is executed, it is next determined whether or not the lottery data stored in the RAM 112 exists (step S215). If it is determined that the lottery data stored in the RAM 112 does not exist, it means that there is no held variable display game. Therefore, the information indicating that the variable display game has ended and the variable display game result information are stored in the server. It is transmitted to 80 (step S64), and this subroutine is completed. The process of step S64 is performed after it is determined in step S215 that the lottery data stored in the RAM 112 exists.
It may be performed before executing the process of 6.

When the jackpot execution process is performed in step S210, the game result information in the jackpot state is transmitted to the server 80 in step S64. In addition, the game result information in the jackpot state, when the jackpot execution process described later, is finished,
It may be transmitted to the server 80.

Next, the jackpot processing routine called and executed in step S210 shown in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that in the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, steps that perform processing corresponding to the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 are assigned the same reference numerals. 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 jackpot processing routine, first, the number n 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 judged whether or not 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, when it is determined that the game balls do not overlap the special winning opening image, it is next 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.
Is stored in the round number storage table provided in (1) so that n = n + 1. And the number of jackpot games n
Is determined to be 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.

Then, the number n of jackpot games is 1
When it exceeds 5, next, update the jackpot information (decrease)
(Step S312). That is, when the big hit state based on the first big hit occurs (when the big hit execution processing routine is executed based on the first big hit), the first big hit information stored in the RAM 70 is deleted. On the other hand, when the jackpot state based on the second jackpot has occurred (when the jackpot execution processing routine is executed based on the second jackpot), one piece of the second jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 is deleted.

If the first big hit state based on the first big hit has occurred, steps S301 to S312.
The process of is not executed repeatedly. Therefore, in step S313, which will be described later, it is always determined that the jackpot state is ended. On the other hand, if the second jackpot state based on the second jackpot has occurred, step S
The processing of 301 to S312 is performed in step S313 described later.
It is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the jackpot state is ended in. By doing so, it is possible to continuously generate the second jackpot state based on the plurality of second jackpots a plurality of times.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot state is to be ended, based on the result of the number of times of release lottery in step S222 and the number of jackpot information stored in the RAM 70 (step S313). When it is determined that the jackpot state is not ended in step S313, the process is returned to step S301. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot state is to be ended, this subroutine is ended.

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

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing a subroutine executed in the server 80 corresponding to the terminal side processing routine executed in 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 is 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. Image data, programs, etc. that are
40 (step S72). This step S7
2 corresponds to the process of step S62 shown in FIG.

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, the jackpot is displayed on the display unit 132 displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, which is a terminal device, immediately after the variable display game ends. Profit and /
Alternatively, the first jackpot providing the advantageous state and the second jackpot in which provision of the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state is withheld when the variable display game is finished Based on the first big hit state, or to display an image showing that the second big hit state based on the second big hit, the image of the variable pattern that is the identification information image, the background image, and the image data to be the character image And the server 80 transmits the program and the like to the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140, and the server 80
Is a terminal device for pachinko game 100 or 14 which is a terminal device
It controls 0.

Further, the storage medium provided in the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 causes the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 to function as a jackpot executing means, and the jackpot executing means stores the number of launch game balls. Control for causing the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state to be provided based on the second big hit in response to the fact that the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state have not been provided by the big jackpot until the predetermined number is reached. The program is stored.

With such a structure, the number of used game balls (game ball images) is increased and the number of used game balls is considerably increased, but the jackpot state does not occur at all, which is a player. As a price that the disadvantageous state continues to be provided, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot will be provided, so that the player's tiredness is dispelled, and the interest in the game is restored. On the contrary, it is possible to increase the expectation and excitement for the game, and even if the probability change state does not occur for a long time, the player can play the game for a long time without increasing the irritation to the game. You can enjoy.

In addition, even if the number of used game balls (game ball images) is considerably large, as the state in which the jackpot state does not occur continues, the predetermined number based on the second jackpot will be determined in the future. Therefore, even if the jackpot situation does not occur at all, the player will not be discouraged, and, conversely, the whereabouts of the game. You can increase expectations and excitement about. Furthermore, when a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided, a profit different from the profit obtained based on the usual first jackpot can be obtained, and the emissivity of You can enjoy high thrilling games.

In the present invention, as described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19, a program for controlling a pachinko game and a program for executing a variable display game are stored in the ROM 110 of the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140. Stored in advance in the server 8 and only various image data and sound data required as the pachinko game progresses
Although it is possible to appropriately transmit from 0, in the present invention, the server 80 causes the server 80 to execute various programs stored in a storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. 14
0 to supply the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140
Can be configured to execute the program supplied in.

In the case of the above-described structure, 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 structure, the jackpot is the first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game is finished, and the variable display game is finished. In this case, the second jackpot for suspending the provision of the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state, and causing the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 to function as the jackpot execution means for providing the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state. , The jackpot execution means, the predetermined benefit based on the jackpot was not provided until the number of launch game balls reaches the predetermined number, and / or a predetermined state based on the second jackpot. The hard disk drive of the server 80 stores a control program for providing profits and / or advantageous states, and various image data necessary for executing a game. Than is the computer is stored in readable storage media, such as 88.

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, the jackpot is the first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game is finished, and the variable display game is finished. In this case, the second jackpot for suspending the provision of the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state, and causing the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140 to function as the jackpot execution means for providing the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state. , The jackpot execution means, the predetermined benefit based on the jackpot was not provided until the number of launch game balls reaches the predetermined number, and / or a predetermined state based on the second jackpot. A control program for providing the profit and / or the advantageous state is stored in a computer-readable storage medium such as the hard disk drive 88 of the server 80. And is're.

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

Furthermore, 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 the terminal device, the jackpot provides a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state immediately after the variable display game is finished. The first jackpot and the second jackpot that suspends the provision of a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state when the variable display game is finished, and the pachinko gaming terminal device 100 or 140. , A predetermined profit and / or function as a jackpot execution means for providing an advantageous state, the jackpot execution means, until the number of hitting game balls reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined profit by the jackpot and / or In response to the absence of the provision of the advantageous state, the server 80 is caused to provide the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state based on the second jackpot. It is to control the pachinko gaming terminal apparatus 100 or 140.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 15 to FIG. 19 described above, only in the display section 132 displayed on the image of the gaming machine simulating the pachinko gaming machine displayed on the display apparatus 116, the variable symbol is displayed. Image, background image,
Although the case where a character image is displayed is shown, an image of a variable design, a background image, and
A character image may be displayed.

[0257]

According to the present invention, although the number of game balls hit on the game board has increased to a considerable number, a big hit condition does not occur at all, which is a problem for the player. In return for the profitable state, a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state based on the second jackpot will be provided, which dispels the player's tiredness,
In addition to regaining interest in the game, on the contrary, it is possible to increase the expectation and excitement for the game, and even if the probability change state does not occur for a long time, the player
You can enjoy the game for a long time without increasing the irritation to the game.

In addition, even if the number of game balls hit on the game board is considerably large, a predetermined jackpot based on the second jackpot will be provided in the future so that the jackpot state will not occur. Players are more likely to be provided with profits and / or advantageous conditions, so even if the jackpot condition does not occur at all,
Without being discouraged, on the contrary, the sense of excitement and excitement about the whereabouts of the game can be increased. Further, when a predetermined profit based on the second jackpot and / or an advantageous state is provided, a predetermined profit based on the usual first jackpot and / or
Alternatively, in addition to the game balls that can be acquired in an advantageous state, a large amount of game balls can be acquired, and a thrilling game with high ejaculation can be enjoyed.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically showing a game board surface of the pachinko game device 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 of detecting a game ball executed in a pachinko gaming device.

FIG. 6 is a step S1 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
It is a flow chart which shows the subroutine of the lottery execution processing called and executed in 4.

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

FIG. 8 is a step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of variable display game processing called and executed in 09.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a jackpot processing routine in a variable display game processing subroutine.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen image according to the present invention.

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
6 is a flowchart showing an example of 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 gaming device (gaming machine) 32 Display device (display unit) 60 control circuit 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)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A screen image showing a variable display game, which is provided on a game board, and in which one game is from the start of variable display of a plurality of variable symbols to the stop display of a plurality of variable symbols is displayed. A hitting game ball measurement for providing the number of game balls that have been launched, with a display section and a starting opening for starting a variable display game when a big hit or a loss occurs in response to the entry of a game ball A gaming machine including means, wherein the jackpot is a first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game is finished, and a predetermined jackpot when the variable display game is finished. A second jackpot in which the provision of the profit and / or the advantageous state of the jackpot is held, and the jackpot execution means for providing the predetermined benefit and / or the advantageous state is provided, and the jackpot execution means is the After the measurement by the launch game ball measuring means is started or after the provision of the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state by the big hit is finished, the number of the launch game balls measured by the launch game ball measuring means is the predetermined number. In the meantime, the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot is provided in response to the fact that the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state was not provided by the big hit. Amusement machine. 2. A control program for causing a terminal device to appropriately display a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these images in accordance with the gaming status of the gaming machine, and corresponds to at least a gaming board image and a gaming ball. A game ball image, a display unit image including a screen image showing a variable display game in which one game is started from the start of variable display of a plurality of variable symbols to the stop display of a plurality of variable symbols, and the game. When the ball image overlaps with the image, it is determined that the game ball image is included in the image, and a jackpot or a deviation is generated, and a starting mouth image for starting the variable display game is displayed, and the jackpot is A first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state immediately after the variable display game is ended, and a predetermined profit when the variable display game is ended. A second jackpot that suspends the provision of a profit and / or an advantageous state, and a terminal is provided with a launched game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls that have been launched, and provision of a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state. The jackpot execution means is caused to perform, and after the jackpot execution means starts measurement by the launch game ball measurement means or after the provision of a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state by the jackpot ends, the launch A predetermined profit based on the second jackpot, in response to the fact that the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state due to the big hit have not been provided until the number of launched game balls measured by the game ball measuring means reaches the predetermined number. And / or a control program for providing an advantageous state. 3. A server that controls each terminal to display an image showing a gaming state of the gaming machine, and at least a gaming board image, a gaming sphere image corresponding to a gaming sphere, and a plurality of variation patterns. When the display portion image including the screen image showing the variable display game in which the game is performed once from the start of the display until the plurality of variable symbols are stopped and displayed, and the game ball image overlaps with the image, It is determined that a game ball image is included in the image, a jackpot or a deviation is generated, and a control for displaying a starting opening image for starting a variable display game is performed on the terminal device. A first jackpot that provides a predetermined profit and / or advantageous state immediately after ending the display game, and a predetermined profit and / or advantage when ending the variable display game. The jackpot is a second jackpot that suspends the provision of the state, and it functions as a launching game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of game balls that have been launched, and a jackpot executing means for providing a predetermined profit and / or an advantageous state, and the jackpot. The launch game which is measured by the launch game ball measurement means after the launch game ball measurement means starts the measurement to the execution means, or after the predetermined profit and / or the advantageous state by the big hit has been provided. Providing the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state based on the second jackpot in response to the fact that the predetermined profit and / or advantageous state was not provided by the big hit until the number of balls reached the predetermined number. A server that controls the terminal to be controlled.