JP2006094982A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control the unbalance of the game content to be executed as a whole in the game by maintaining the fairness in the numerical updating. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a small range updating block designation means which designates at least one small range of updating block from a plurality of small ranges of updating block attributed to the establishment of the conditions for designating numerical updating ranges, a numerical updating per small updating range block means which makes the numerical updating means update the numerical values within one small range of updating block repeatedly the given times when one small range of updating block is designated by the small range updating block designation means, a memory means for storing the given number of times and a numerical updating means used for the operation within other small range updating blocks which makes the numerical updating means conduct the updating of numerical values repeatedly the given times, as stored in the memory means within other small ranges of updating block when the other small ranges of updating block are designated by the small range updating block designation means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a random number processing means for numerical values used for games is provided, and the random number processing means divides the random number into a plurality of blocks, and sets a unique random number processing condition and a movement condition for moving to another block for each block. After selecting any block according to the random number when the game ball entered the start gate, the game will enter the start gate each time the game ball enters the start gate until the moving condition is satisfied. There is a gaming machine that performs random number processing according to random number processing conditions.

However, in the gaming machine, even if the movement condition is satisfied, the block randomly moves to another block, so that a block with a large number of random number updates and a block with a small number of random number updates are generated. As a result, randomness may be biased, and there is a problem that the randomness update is not fair.
JP-A-8-38704

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to enjoy a clear game by repeatedly updating a numerical value used for a game a predetermined number of times within one block, and also for fairness of the numerical value update. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the above and suppressing the bias of game contents to be executed as a whole game.

  The invention of claim 1 comprises: a numerical value updating means for updating a numerical value used for a game; and a numerical value acquiring means for acquiring a numerical value used for the game due to establishment of a numerical value acquisition condition, wherein the numerical value updating means Is a gaming machine in which an update range of numerical values to be updated is set in advance and the update range is divided into a plurality of update sub-range blocks, and the plurality of update sub-range blocks are one update sub-range block and another An update subrange block specifying means for specifying at least one update subrange block from the plurality of update subrange blocks due to the establishment of a numerical update range specification condition; and the update subrange block specification When the one update small range block is designated by the means, the numerical value updating means repeats the inside of the one update small range block a predetermined number of times to update the numerical value. When the other update subrange block is designated by the update subrange block numeric update means, the storage means for storing the predetermined number of times, and the update subrange block designation means, the other update to the numeric update means There is provided another update sub-range block numerical value updating means for updating the numerical value by repeatedly performing a predetermined number of times stored in the storage means in the small range block.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the update range is set with a minimum value and a maximum value of the update value, and a space between the minimum value and the maximum value is divided into the plurality of update subrange blocks, Updates in one update sub-range block and the other update sub-range blocks are performed by sequentially adding the predetermined value to the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block and then adding the predetermined value to the addition result. The addition result reaches the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block as one update count, and if the addition exceeds the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the corresponding again The minimum numerical value in the update sub-range block is reached, and the update is repeated a predetermined number of times with the update count of 1 as a repeat unit.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the update range is set with a maximum value and a minimum value of the update value, and a space between the maximum value and the minimum value is divided into the plurality of update sub-range blocks, Updates in one update sub-range block and the other update sub-range blocks are performed by subtracting a predetermined value from the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block and then subtracting the predetermined value from the subtraction result. When the subtraction result reaches the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the number of updates is one, and if the subtraction result is smaller than the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, The maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block is reached, and the update is repeated a predetermined number of times with the update count of 1 as a repeat unit.

The invention of claim 4 is the update sub-range block specifying means, the one update sub-range block numerical value updating means, the storage means, and the other update sub-ranges according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Block division numerical value update control means is constituted by the range block numerical value update means,
In addition to the block-divided numerical value update control means, the block-divided numerical value update control means includes an all-range numerical value update control means for updating numerical values in the update range without dividing the update range into the plurality of update small-range blocks. The update mode change for updating the numerical value in the update range by the whole range numerical value update control means when the numerical value update is repeated a set number of times in the one updated small range block and the other updated small range block Control means is provided.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the numerical value used for the game is a jackpot determining numerical value for determining whether or not the game has been hit, and the one updated small range block is a hit. The numerical value is included at a higher rate than the other updated small range blocks.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention provides the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the gaming machine is provided with display means capable of displaying at least a jackpot symbol indicating a winning game and a winning symbol indicating a missed game. The jackpot symbol includes a bonus jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage given to the player is a big hit in the game and a normal jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage is small, and is used for the game The numerical value to be used is a numerical value for determining the jackpot symbol that determines the jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display means, and the numerical value for selecting the bonus jackpot symbol is greater than the other updated small range block in the one updated small range block It is characterized by a high percentage.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention provides the game machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the gaming machine has a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a detecting means that detects the entrance into the entrance. When the numerical value acquisition condition is satisfied, the entrance to the entrance is detected by the detection means, and the updating of the numerical value is repeated a predetermined number of times within the one update small range block. In this case, the processing time is set longer than the detection time when the game ball continuously enters the entrance and is continuously detected by the detection means.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, the establishment of the numerical value update range designation condition is that the acquired jackpot determining numerical value is a winning numerical value for determining a winning game. It is a case where it is determined.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when one updated small range block is designated by the updated small range block designating means, the numerical value updating means repeatedly updates the numerical value within the one updated small range block a predetermined number of times. If the other updated small range block is designated by the updated small range block designating means, the storage updating means for storing the predetermined number of times, and the updated small range block designating means, The update subrange block is updated by a predetermined number of times stored in the storage means for updating the numerical value, and the one update subrange block and While maintaining the fairness of updating the numerical value among the other update sub-range blocks, the acquired numerical value is also biased by causing a bias in the numerical value that is temporarily updated. Rukoto becomes possible, it is possible to enjoy a game that is sharp. In addition, it is possible to suppress the bias in game contents as a whole game.

  According to the invention of claim 2, a minimum numerical value and a maximum numerical value of update numerical values are set in the update range, and the interval between the minimum numerical value and the maximum numerical value is divided into the plurality of update small range blocks, and the one update small range The update in the block and the other update sub-range block is performed by sequentially adding the predetermined value to the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block and then adding the predetermined value to the addition result. Reaches the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block once, and if the addition exceeds the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block by the addition, the corresponding update sub-range block is again The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that reaches the minimum value of the above and repeats the predetermined number of times with the update number of one as a repeat unit.

  According to the invention of claim 3, a maximum numerical value and a minimum numerical value of update numerical values are set in the update range, and the interval between the maximum numerical value and the minimum numerical value is divided into the plurality of update small range blocks, and the one update small range The update in the block and the other update sub-range block is performed by sequentially subtracting the predetermined value from the subtraction result after subtracting the predetermined value from the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block. Reaches the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block once, and if the subtraction results in a smaller value than the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the corresponding update sub The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that reaches the maximum value in the range block and repeats the predetermined number of times with the update number of one as a repeat unit.

  According to the invention of claim 4, the update subrange block designation means, the one update subrange block numerical value update means, the storage means, and the other update subrange block numerical value update means are divided into blocks. Numerical value update control means is configured, and in addition to the block-divided numerical value update control means, the whole range numerical value update control means for updating numerical values in the update range without dividing the update range into the plurality of update small range blocks is provided. When the numerical value update is repeated a set number of times in the one update small range block and the other update small range block by the block division numerical value update control means, the whole range numerical value update control means By providing an update mode change control means for updating numeric values, the range of acquired numeric values changes as the numeric update mode changes, It is possible to enjoy a game of.

  According to the invention of claim 5, not only can the present invention be applied to a gaming machine in which a numerical value used for a game is a jackpot determination numerical value for determining whether or not a game is hit, the one updated small range block Since the winning value is included at a higher ratio than the other updated small range blocks, the winning value can be temporarily easily obtained and it becomes possible to enjoy a sharp game.

  According to the invention of claim 6, the gaming machine is provided with display means capable of displaying at least a jackpot symbol indicating a winning game and a losing symbol indicating a game losing, and the jackpot symbol includes a winning symbol. Among them, there are a bonus jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage given to the player is a big hit and a normal jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage is small, and the numerical value used for the game is displayed on the display means It is a numerical value for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a jackpot symbol, and the one updated small range block contains a numerical value for selecting the bonus jackpot symbol at a higher rate than the other updated small range block This makes it possible to enjoy bonus games that make it easier to temporarily obtain bonus jackpot symbols indicating that the advantage given to the player is a relatively big hit. To become.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a detection unit that detects entry into the entrance, and the numerical acquisition condition Established is that the entrance to the entrance is detected by the detecting means, and the processing time when the updating of the numerical value is repeated the predetermined number of times within the one update sub-range block is as follows. When a game ball continuously enters the entrance by being set longer than the detection time when continuously entering the entrance and continuously detected by the detection means The possibility of acquiring specific numerical values in succession increases, and it becomes possible to make the game sharp.

  According to the invention of claim 8, the establishment of the numerical value update range designation condition is determined when the acquired jackpot determination numerical value is determined to be a winning numerical value for determining the winning of the game. By biasing the numerical values that are temporarily updated after winning, it becomes possible to bias the acquired numerical values, and it is possible to enjoy a sharp game.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, with nails in the gaming area omitted, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing electric control of the gaming machine.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an inner guide rail 4 and an outer guide rail 5 are erected on the edge of a game board 3 in a substantially circular shape. On the center line of the game area 6 surrounded by 5, a display device 9, a start winning port 10, a special winning port 15 that is a special electric accessory, and an out port 17 are arranged in order from the top to the bottom. Further, on both upper sides of the ramp wind turbines 18a and 18b, a normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and a normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are below, a lower sleeve winning port 23 and a right sleeve winning port 25 are further below, On both sides of the big winning opening 15, a left dropping winning opening 27 and a right dropping winning opening 29 are arranged. When game balls win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot 15 is opened, and a jackpot game (also referred to as a special game) in which the game ball is easy to win is executed. Reference numerals 22a and 22b denote wind turbines, F1 denotes an outer frame, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame F2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a frame decoration right lamp 35a, a frame decoration upper lamp 35b, a frame decoration left lamp 35c, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving paid out game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 36 are provided. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball when the player is saturated, a speaker 38 for generating sound effects, a launching device 53 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with the player's launch operation, etc. It is assembled.

  The display device 9 is capable of displaying at least one of characters and designs, and includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used. ), A normal symbol display unit 45 is incorporated in the lower left, and most of the other is a special symbol display unit 42.

  The special symbol display unit 42 corresponds to the display means of the present invention, and displays at least a jackpot symbol indicating a winning game and a winning symbol indicating a game outage by stopping and displaying after a plurality of symbols are variably displayed. It corresponds to. The special symbol display unit 42 of this embodiment is capable of displaying a plurality of special symbols as a plurality of symbols, and after displaying the special symbols in a variably manner, the right / fail determining means for determining whether or not the game is successful (hit or not for jackpot) Control is performed by the display control means so that when the determination result is a win, it is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol, and when the determination result is unacceptable, it is stopped and displayed with an out symbol. The special symbol display unit 42 according to the present embodiment includes a left display region, a center display region, and a right display region divided into three display regions arranged side by side, and a left special symbol (left determination symbol) is included in the left display region. In the center display area, the middle special symbol (medium judgment symbol), the right display area in the right special symbol (right judgment symbol), as the special symbol (judgment symbol) for displaying the determination result, the variable display and stop It can be displayed. In addition to the special symbol (determination symbol), a background image (including characters, background, characters, etc.) may be displayed on the special symbol display unit 42, and the background image changes in the special symbol. Variation display may be possible due to a predetermined condition such as start. In this embodiment, the special symbols (decision symbols) that are changed and stopped in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7”. , 8, 9 ”.

  The jackpot symbol in the present embodiment is the left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 42, the middle special symbol, and the zero special pattern that the right special symbol is' 0, 0, 0 ',' 1, 1 , 1 ', 1 grid,' 2, 2, 2 ', 2 grid,' 3, 3, 3 'grid, etc. The mode of being stopped and displayed with other special symbols is set as an off symbol.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment shows that the bonus jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage given to the player is a big hit in the game and the advantage is small as the jackpot symbol. There is usually a jackpot symbol. In addition, the magnitude of the advantage given to the player is relative. In the present embodiment, when the special jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 42, the bonus jackpot game is performed, and when the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal jackpot game is performed. .

  In the present embodiment, the bonus jackpot game has a probability variation after the jackpot game is finished in addition to the occurrence of the normal jackpot game, and the next jackpot occurrence probability is a normal game state in a normal state (low probability state, 1/300 probability). It shifts to a higher probability fluctuation state (high probability state, probability of 1/100), and the high probability state continues until the next big hit. On the other hand, in the normal big hit game, after the big hit game ends, the normal game state (low probability state) is set, and this state continues until the next big hit. In this embodiment, the bonus jackpot symbol is an odd number of '1', '3', '5', '7', '9', and the normal jackpot symbol is '0', It is regarded as an even number of '2', '4', '6', '8'.

  The special symbol display section 42 has a plurality of special symbol variation display modes in which the variation time and method of the special symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the like are different. The reach is a state of change that makes the player think that a variable display mode that is easy to display in the hit stop display mode is displayed in the stage before the special symbol display unit 42 starts the variable display and before the fixed stop display is performed. To tell. As the display mode of the reach, only the display area for displaying the final stop symbol is left among the display areas of the special symbol display unit 42, and the special symbols are combined in a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) in the remaining two display areas. ) Can be listed as a stop display. In this example, after the special symbol display unit 42 starts variably displaying in the special symbol display unit 42 and before the final stop display, only the central display region is left and the special symbols are displayed in a specific combination in the remaining two display regions. The case where stop display is performed so as to be (for example, the same symbol) is set as reach.

  The normal symbol display unit 45 variably displays and stops a normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol or a picture (character). The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display unit 45 in the present embodiment are ten patterns of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. . The stop display symbol in the normal symbol display unit 45 is displayed as a small hit symbol, and in this embodiment, the stop display symbol is displayed as an odd number, thereby indicating that the determination result of the small hit is a small hit (per normal symbol).

  The start winning opening 10 corresponds to a winning opening of the present invention, and is provided directly under the special symbol display section 42. The two movable pieces 10a and 10b are substantially vertical by a starting winning opening solenoid on the back. It is controlled so as to be able to change between a narrow open state where it is difficult to win (enter) and an open / open state that is generally V-shaped (inverted C-shaped) and is easy to win (enter). A space between the movable pieces 10a and 10b of the start winning opening 10 corresponds to a winning area (a possible winning area). The opening and closing of the start winning opening 10 is confirmed and stopped at the small symbol (odd number in this embodiment) after the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display unit 45, and the small bonus (per regular symbol) is established. It is done at the time.

  Further, on the back of the game board 3, a start winning port detection switch (also referred to as a start winning port sensor) for detecting a game ball won (entered) in the start winning port 10 corresponds to the detecting means of the present invention. ) Is provided in the path for winning balls. In addition, even if a game ball wins the start winning opening 10 while the special symbol display unit 42 is displaying the variation of the special symbol, the variation display of the special symbol cannot be started immediately. The change display is temporarily held, and the number of hold is reduced by the change display of the special symbol thereafter. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of special symbol reservations is set to four. The number of special symbol reservations is displayed by the number of lighting of special symbol variation number storage memory 51 provided on both upper sides of the special symbol display unit 42.

  The normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 detect a game ball passing through both gates 19, 21 by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 3. Thus, the normal symbol display unit 45 starts to change the normal symbol. In addition, during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 can be held up to four times. Is stored, and the number of normal symbol reservations is reduced by the start of normal symbol variation. The normal symbol holding number is displayed by the number of lightings of the normal symbol fluctuation number holding memory display 47 provided at the lower right part of the game area 6. Furthermore, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, and the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are detected. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball are respectively provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special prize opening 15 includes an opening / closing plate 16 that is opened and closed by a special prize opening opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 3. The special winning opening 15 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 16 is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 15 has a specific area that is opened when the special winning opening 15 is opened to allow a winning. A winning opening 52 is provided. Further, the specific area winning opening 52 is provided with an opening / closing door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid under a predetermined condition. The specific area winning opening 52 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a specific winning ball so that a continuation right to reopen the large winning opening 15 is established by detecting the winning ball. Has been. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the grand winning port 15 and has not won the specific area winning port 52 is provided in the approximate center of the large winning port 15. It has been.

  The launching device 53 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 54 on the back side, and the game ball is ejected by the driving of the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 53 is guided to the game area 6 by guide rails 4 and 5 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls downward and rolls down and wins the respective devices and the winning holes, or if no winning is made anywhere, from the out port 17 of the game board 3. It is discharged to the back side. Note that the prepaid card unit 56 is connected to the gaming machine 1 of this example.

  A plurality of control circuits and devices for controlling the game are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. The block diagram of FIG. 2 shows the electric control of the gaming machine in a simplified manner. As the control circuit, a main control circuit 70, a display control circuit 90, a light emitter control circuit 88, an audio control circuit 120, and a payout control circuit 110. A launch control circuit 100, a power supply circuit 87, and the like are shown. Each control circuit is provided on a control board, and each control board is housed in a case and attached to the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 70 includes a CPU 72 that performs a control operation according to a program, a RAM 73 that functions as a work memory for the CPU 72, a one-chip microcomputer 71 that includes a ROM 74 that stores a game control program, the one-chip computer 71 and a display Consists of I / O (input / output) buses 75 and 76 for connecting the control circuit 90 and the like, an output port 77, a driver 78, a buffer gate 79, an interface 80, and the like. Function as block designation means, numerical value update means within one update small range block, numerical update means within other update small range block, storage means, block division numerical value update control means, full range numerical value update control means, update mode change control means, etc. To do. The block-divided numerical value update control means comprises the updated small range block designation means, the one update small range block numerical value update means, the storage means, and the other update small range block numerical value update means. Is done.

  The CPU 72 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as updating numerical values (random number values) used for game control, and further includes a display control circuit 90 and a light emitter control circuit. Control signals (commands) and the like for the sub-control circuit 88 and other control devices are generated according to the program.

  The RAM 73 temporarily stores a storage area for the detection signal of the start winning opening detection switch and a detection signal for the normal symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various numerical values (random numbers) updated by the CPU 72, and various data. Storage area and flag, and storage area for storing the work area of the CPU 72, the number of balls entered and passed to the start winning opening 10, the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 Further, as will be described later, a storage area for storing a predetermined number of repetitions when the numerical value update is repeated a predetermined number of times within one update small range block is provided, and corresponds to the storage means of the present invention. The ROM 74 stores game control programs, control data, and control signals (commands), as well as jackpot and jackpot judgment values (winning numbers), and numerical values for selecting bonus jackpot symbols. It is remembered.

  In addition, the one-chip microcomputer 71 periodically receives an initial reset circuit that initializes various control information when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and a game control program stored in the ROM 74 of the one-chip microcomputer 71 ( In this example, a periodic reset circuit that is executed every 4 msec) is provided.

  A control signal (command) output from the main control circuit 70 controls various sub-control circuits and devices via the I / O bus 75, the output port 77, and the driver 78. That is, a start winning port 10, a big winning port 15, an information output circuit 83, and the like are connected to the driver 78, a display control circuit 90 and a light emitter control circuit 88 are connected to the output port 77, and the I / O. The audio control circuit 120 is connected to the bus 75. The information output circuit 83 is connected to a management device 84 for a hall, which is a host computer, and outputs various game information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, probability variation information, and the like.

  The display control circuit 90 functions as a display control means, and from the main control circuit 70, a variable display mode, a special symbol variable display start, a normal symbol variable display start, a stop symbol, a symbol stop, and other various gaming state. The special symbol display unit connected to the display control circuit 90, which is a sub control circuit (sub control means) that receives a control signal (command) and performs a predetermined display control process based on the received control signal. 42, controls the normal symbol display unit 45, the light emitter control circuit 88, the sound control circuit 120, and the like.

  The display control circuit 90 has the configuration shown in FIG. 3, and the special symbol display unit 42 displays the special symbol in a variable and stopped display, displays another image, and the normal symbol display unit 45 displays the normal symbol. Control data ROM 92 for storing control data such as a display control program for displaying and displaying a variable, and control data for temporarily storing a variable display mode, a stop display mode, a game state, etc. sent from the main control circuit 70 RAM 93, game image (special symbols, other symbols, other images (including characters, characters, backgrounds, etc.)) data and the like, and control signals (commands) from the main control circuit 70 A display control CPU (control unit, calculation unit, various control units) that performs calculation and control according to control data in the control data ROM 92 and the control data RAM 93. A display unit, a calculation unit, various registers, various flags, etc., in addition to performing calculation control, it also generates random numbers used for game control, and functions as a means for determining received data.) 91, CPU 91 for display control The VDP 94 that reads necessary image data and the like from the image data ROM 96 based on a command from the image data, generates map data such as the special symbol and background, the VRAM 95 that stores the data generated by the VDP 94, and an initial reset circuit 98. The RGB control data from the VDP 94 of the display control circuit 90 is transmitted (output) to the special symbol display unit 42, the normal symbol display unit 45, etc., and the special symbol display unit 42 and the normal symbol display unit 45 receive images and special data. Change or stop display of symbols or normal symbols.

  The light emitter control circuit 88 functions as a light emitter control means, and the frame decoration right lamp 35a, the frame decoration upper lamp 35b, and the frame decoration left lamp according to received commands from the main control circuit 70 and the display control circuit 90. The light emission of 35c is controlled.

  The audio control circuit 120 controls the sound emitted from the speaker 38, and the payout control circuit 110 controls the payout of game media (prize balls or rental balls) by a game media payout device (not shown), The launch control circuit 100 controls the launch device 53, and the power supply circuit 87 converts the power supplied from the outside into a voltage and current suitable for the gaming machine 1.

  The interface 80 of the main control circuit 70 is connected to a start winning port detection switch, a normal symbol variation start switch, a specific winning ball detection switch, a winning ball count switch, other winning port detection switches, etc. A detection signal output from a detection switch or the like is transmitted to the one-chip microcomputer 71 of the main control circuit 70 through the interface 80.

  As a plurality of random number counters (numerical counters) provided in the main control circuit 70, there are those shown in Table 1 in this embodiment. The random number counter is not limited to that shown in Table 1, and an appropriate random number counter may be provided. The random number counters in Table 1 are for determining numerical values to be used in the game, and their contents are as follows.

  The label-TRND-A is a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a game is successful (hit and miss), that is, a big hit (game hit and miss) that is a transition to a jackpot game that is an advantageous game for the player (hit and miss determination means) It is a counter of a jackpot determination random number value (a jackpot determination numerical value indicating a hit / miss of a game in the present invention) used for. The update range of the jackpot determination random number Q1 of the label-TRND-A is set such that the minimum value of the update value is “0” and the maximum value is “299”. The update of the jackpot determination random number Q1 is performed when the numerical value is updated in the normal whole range ('0' to '299') and between the minimum value '0' and the maximum value '299' of the update range. May be divided into a plurality of update sub-range blocks, and numerical values may be updated for each update sub-range block.

  In the whole range numerical value update, one is added every predetermined time (in this example, 4 msec) starting from “0” as the minimum value, and when the numerical value reaches “299”, the maximum value is obtained by the next “1” addition. If it exceeds 299, then it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated. That is, after adding a predetermined numerical value ('1' in this embodiment) to the minimum numerical value ('0' in this embodiment), the predetermined numerical value ('1' in this embodiment) is added to the addition result. When the addition exceeds the maximum numerical value ('299' in this embodiment), the minimum numerical value ('0' in this embodiment) is reached again, and the predetermined numerical value (in this embodiment ' The numerical value is updated by a predetermined numerical sequential addition method in which addition of 1 ′) is performed. In the present embodiment, after reaching the maximum value, it is not always added from the minimum value, but as described later, the numerical value ('0' ~ The numerical value acquired from '299') is set as an initial value, and addition is performed from the set initial value.

  In the numerical value update by block, a predetermined numerical value ('1' in this embodiment) is added to the minimum numerical value in the corresponding update sub-range block, and then the predetermined numerical value ('1' in this embodiment) is added to the addition result. When the addition exceeds the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block is reached again. '1') is added, and the numerical value is updated by the addition method. In the present embodiment, in the case of numerical value update by block, one updated small range block (minimum numerical value “0”, maximum value “99”) of “0” to “99” and “100” to “299”. It is divided into other update small range blocks (minimum value '100' and maximum value '299', and the numerical value is updated by the addition method in the corresponding update small range block.

  The updated numerical value of the label-TRND-A is acquired due to the establishment of the numerical value acquisition condition, and is a jackpot value that is determined in advance (a winning value). In this embodiment, in the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1/300) is compared with '7', and in the probability variation state (high probability state, 1/100), it is compared with '7', '17', and '201' to determine whether the game is successful ( Or not). In the present embodiment, the establishment of the previous numerical value acquisition condition is set when a game ball enters (wins) the start winning port (entrance port) 10 and is detected by the start winning port detection switch. .

  The label-TRND-R1 is used for determining whether or not the reach determination means using the label-TRND-A determines whether or not the variation display mode of the special symbol passes the reach state when the result of the determination is wrong. This is a random number counter. The random number value Q2 of the label -TRND-R1 has a numerical value update range set to a minimum numerical value “0” and a maximum numerical value “49”, and is updated by the predetermined numerical value sequential addition method. That is, starting from the minimum numerical value “0”, one is added every predetermined time (4 msec), and when the numerical value reaches “49”, the numerical value is updated to “0” and the addition is repeated. . The updated numerical value of the label-TRND-R1 is acquired due to the establishment of the numerical value acquisition condition, that is, when a winning (winning) to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detection switch, When the jackpot winning / failing determination result is out, the numerical value is compared with a predetermined reach establishment value, which is “24” and “49” in this embodiment, and the presence / absence of reach is determined. In this embodiment, when the jackpot determination result by the label-TRND-A is a jackpot, reach is always established, so the label-TRND-R1 is not used.

  The label-TRND-AZ1 is used to determine a winning jackpot symbol (a determined jackpot stop symbol combination) that is fixedly stopped in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display unit 42 when the jackpot is established. It is a counter of the jackpot symbol determination random number value (numerical value for jackpot symbol determination in the present invention) used. The random number value Q3 of the label -TRND-AZ1 has a numerical value update range set to a minimum numerical value “0” and a maximum numerical value “9”, and the numerical value is updated by the predetermined numerical value sequential addition method. That is, starting from the minimum value “0”, “1” is added every predetermined time (4 msec), and when reaching the maximum value “9”, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated. Yes. The updated numerical value of the label-TRND-AZ1 is acquired due to the establishment of the numerical value acquisition condition, that is, when a winning (winning) to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detection switch. A jackpot symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the label-TRND-AZ1. In the embodiment, when the random value of the label-TRND-AZ1 is “0”, it is “0”, “0, 0, 0”, and “1,” is “1, 1, 1”. '1' tick, '2' tick 2, '2, 2, 2' twelve tick, '3', '3, 3, 3' t Like the roll eyes, the roll eyes of each numerical value are jackpot symbols.

  The obtained numerical value of the jackpot symbol determination random number (Q3) is also used to determine whether or not the bonus jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, odd numbers such as “1”, “3”, etc. in the jackpot symbol determination random number value are used as the bonus jackpot numbers, and the bonus jackpot symbol indicating that the bonus jackpot is selected. It is set to a numerical value for selecting a bonus jackpot symbol. On the other hand, an even number such as “0”, “2”, etc. in the random number for determining the jackpot symbol selects a normal jackpot symbol indicating that the probability after the jackpot game is a normal jackpot that is a normal probability. Usually set to the value for selecting jackpot symbols.

  The labels -TRND-B1 to B3 are used for determining an out symbol (out symbol combination) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display unit 42 when the jackpot determination result by the label -TRND-A is out. Is. The random value Q4 of the label-TRND-B1 is the left special design in the left display area, the random value Q5 of the label-TRND-B2 is the right special design of the right display area, and the random value Q6 of the label-TRND-B3 is the central display area. It corresponds to the middle special symbol (final stop special symbol) of (final stop symbol display area).

  The random number value of the label -TRND-B1 has a numerical value update range set to a minimum numerical value '0' and a maximum numerical value '9', and the numerical value is updated by the predetermined numerical value sequential addition method. That is, ‘1’ is added every predetermined time (4 msec) starting from the minimum value ‘0’, and when the maximum value ‘9’ is reached, it is rewritten to ‘0’ and the above addition is repeated. Further, the random value of the label-TRND-B2 starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” when the random value of the label-TRND-B1 is rewritten to “0” to reach “9”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Further, the random value of the label-TRND-B3 starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” when the random value of the label-TRND-B2 is rewritten to “0” to reach “9”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Accordingly, even if the numerical ranges of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 are the same, it is possible to avoid the random values of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  The labels -TRND-B1 to B3 are 0 when each random value of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 is "0", 1 is "1", and 2 is "2". Each random value of B3 is set as a fixed stop off symbol displayed in the left display area, the right display area, and the central display area of the special symbol display section 42 when the game is lost. And, due to the establishment of the numerical value acquisition condition, that is, by the combination of random number values acquired from the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 every time a winning (winning) is detected by the start winning port detection switch, The off symbol displayed in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display unit 42 is determined when the special symbol display unit 42 is disengaged.

  The obtained random number values of Q1 to Q6 are each stored in the corresponding area in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 and used in sequence.

  The label -TRND-H is used to determine a normal symbol (small hit determination symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 and to determine a small hit (normal symbol hit). “0” and the maximum value “9” are set, and the numerical value is updated by the predetermined numerical value sequential addition method. That is, ‘1’ is added every predetermined time (4 msec) starting from the minimum value ‘0’, and when the maximum value ‘9’ is reached, it is rewritten to ‘0’ and the above addition is repeated. The random value Q7 of the label -TRND-H is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, Up to four are stored in the normal symbol value storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  In addition, a normal symbol (small hit determination symbol) corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the random number value of the label-TRND-H. In the embodiment, when the random value of the label-TRND-H is “1”, the normal symbol (small hit determination symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 becomes “1”. Are assigned as normal symbols (small hit determination symbols) that are stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 45 as they are.

  In this embodiment, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is ½. Specifically, when the acquired random number value of the label-TRND-H is an odd number, a small hit is formed and the normal symbol is formed. Is also stopped at the winning symbol and the startable winning opening 10 is expanded (expanded and released). In addition, the acquired random number value of the label-TRND-H is not a small hit in other cases, and the normal symbol is also stopped when it is out of place, and the start winning opening 10 is kept in a state in which the entrance area is narrow. The

  Here, a game performed by the gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming machine 1, a normal gaming state (low probability state) is set by initial setting when power is turned on, and the gaming balls launched toward the gaming area 6 by the launching device 53 are used for the various winning holes (starting). When a prize is entered (including a prize opening 10), a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 36 as prize balls.

  When a game ball passes through one of the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 and is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, the main control circuit 70 is entered. A spherical signal is sent, and accordingly, the random value (Q7) of the label-TRND-H of the main control circuit 70 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is temporarily stored in the normal symbol value storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. Stored. Then, based on the stored numerical value, a small hit (ordinary symbol hit) is determined, and a control signal (command) is transmitted (output) from the main control circuit 70 to the display control circuit 90 based on the determination. Is done. Further, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display unit 45 based on the transmitted control signal, and in the case of the small hit (per normal symbol), the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 45 Stopping at the symbol, stopping at an odd number in this example, the movable pieces 10a, 10b of the start winning opening 10 are expanded to enter the above-mentioned range where the ball can be entered, making it easier for the game ball to enter. When a game ball enters the start winning opening 10, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 10 and the starting game opening detection switch detects the game ball (winning ball), a ball (winning) signal is sent to the main control circuit 70. Accordingly, various random numbers (Q1) such as label-TRND-A, label-TRND-R1, label-TRND-T1, label-TRND-AZ1, label-TRND-B1 to B3 of the main control circuit 70, etc. ˜Q6 etc.) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is temporarily stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 73 in the main control circuit 70. Then, determination of jackpot, determination of reach or not, determination of jackpot symbol, losing symbol, etc. are performed based on each stored numerical value, and the special symbol display unit 42 performs a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, a right special symbol, etc. However, the variation starts in the vertical direction according to the determined variation display mode.

  The special symbol is stopped and displayed after fluctuating for a predetermined time. In this example, the special symbols start to fluctuate simultaneously in the left display area, the central display area, and the right display area of the special symbol display unit 42, and the special symbols in the order of the left display area, the right display area, and the central display area. Stops fluctuating and the stop symbol is fixedly displayed. At this time, depending on the obtained random number value of the label-TRND-R1, the special symbol may be variably displayed in the reach state, and after the reach state, the special symbol may be finally stopped and finally displayed. In addition, the symbol change of the re-lottery is performed after reach, and the special symbol may be finally stopped after that.

  When the special symbol stop display mode in the special symbol display unit 42 is the jackpot symbol, which is a rough spot in this embodiment, the jackpot is reached and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. When the jackpot gaming state is reached, the open / close plate 16 of the big prize opening 15 is opened to make it easy to receive the game balls falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and can win (win) the big prize opening 15 If there is a winning at the big winning opening 15, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball by a winning ball payout device (not shown). The opening / closing plate 16 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Yes.

  Further, when the special winning ball detection switch detects the winning ball to the specific area winning port within about 2 seconds after the grand winning port 15 is opened or within the close of the big winning port 15, the big hit is repeated again. A right is generated, and the opening and closing plate 16 is repeatedly opened a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, a maximum of 15 times or 13 times).

  In the case of the jackpot, the stop display mode of the special symbol is any odd number of '1', '3', '5', '7', '9' which is the bonus jackpot symbol Sometimes, after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot occurrence, the probability of jackpot hit is shifted to a probability variation state (high probability state, 1/100 probability) higher than the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1/300) To do.

  Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 70 that controls the game will be described. The CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 performs a main process M and an interrupt process W according to each program stored in the ROM 74 of the main control circuit 70 at every predetermined interrupt time (4 msec in this example). FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main process M.

  In the main process M, it is first determined whether or not the current power is turned on (S11). If the power is turned on this time, an initial setting process (S12) is performed.

  In the initial setting process (S12), stack setting, interrupt time setting (4 msec in this example), CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. This main process M is repeatedly performed at every interruption time. However, the initial setting process (S12) is a process necessary only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first round and is not executed thereafter. The process proceeds to the next big hit determination random number initial value random number update process (S13).

  In the initial value random number update process (S13) of the jackpot determination random number value, when the update of the jackpot determination random number value (Q1) is performed by the whole range numerical value update, the update is performed 300 times and one round (1 The random number is updated for the initial value when returning after a cycle. In the initial value random number update processing (S13) of the jackpot determination random number value, in the same update range '0' to '299' as the random number value (Q1) of the jackpot determination label -TRND-A, from '0' Repeat until the interrupt process W is performed, with numerical value updating by a predetermined numerical sequential addition method in which “1” is added in order and the maximum value “299” is reached, then “0” is returned and “1” is added again. Done in the process.

  The interrupt process W is executed every predetermined time (4 ms in this embodiment). FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the interrupt process W. In this interrupt process W, output process (S21), input process (S22), operation timer subtraction process (S23), random number update process (S24), switch detection process (S25), normal operation process (S26), special operation process (S27), other processing (S28) is performed.

  In the output process (S21), a control signal (command) is output to each control circuit, and in the input process (S22), it is confirmed whether the data is different from the previous input process. Is called.

  In the operation timer subtraction process (S23), processing related to the normal symbol change time, the special symbol change time, and the special winning opening 15 operation time is performed.

  In the random number update process (S24), as shown in FIG. 6, the normal symbol random number value update process (S24-1) for updating the random number value for determination / normal symbol determination (Q7) for the normal symbol, Jackpot determination random number update processing (S24-2) for updating the random number (Q1), jackpot symbol determination random value updating (S24-3) for updating the jackpot symbol determination random value (Q3), Reach presence / absence determination random number value update processing (S24-4) for updating the reach presence / absence determination random number value (Q2), update of the left, right and middle special symbol determination random number values (Q4 to Q6) at the time of the detachment The random symbol value update process (S24-5) for deciding symbol determination is performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination random number value update process (S24-2), the update of the jackpot determination random number value (the jackpot determination numerical value) is performed by the whole range numerical value update and the block-by-block update as follows. Done. In the jackpot determination random number update process (S24-2), as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, first, it is confirmed whether the current update mode is the normal update mode (full range numeric value update) (S24-2-1). If it is the current normal update mode (entire range numerical value update), it is confirmed whether the transition condition (numerical value update range designation condition in the present invention) is satisfied (S24-2-2). As the transition condition, for example, as in Specific Example 1 shown in Table 2, the big hit determination result is won at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, or the initial reach fluctuation mode after jackpot as in Specific Example 2 Examples include selection. The “target random number value” in Table 2 indicates a random number value divided into a plurality of updated small range blocks among the various numerical values (for example, random number values Q1 to Q7) used in the game. The “numerical value to be increased in one updated small range block” indicates a numerical value to be included in one updated small range block at a higher ratio than other updated small range blocks. For example, in specific examples 1 and 2, as in this embodiment, one update small range block is set so that the hit value of the big hit determination random number is included at a higher rate than the other update small range blocks. ing. Further, the “effect on the sensation in the game” is an effect obtained by the player during the game. As described above, for example, the success / failure determination result of the jackpot is the success of the transition condition, and by setting a higher ratio of the hit value in one updated small range block than in the other updated small range blocks, The possibility of continuous occurrence can be increased.

  When the transition condition is not satisfied, that is, when the transition condition to the block update mode (numerical value update by block) is not satisfied, the current normal update mode (entire range numerical value update) is maintained, and the jackpot The jackpot determination random number value (Q1) is updated by adding “1” to the determination random number value (Q1) (S24-2-3). Next, it is confirmed whether the jackpot determination random number (Q1) has been updated 300 times, that is, whether the update has been performed once (1 cycle) (S24-2-4). In the RAM (storage means) of the main control circuit 70, the current update numerical value in the initial value update process (S12) of the jackpot determination random number value of the main process M is used as the initial value data to the jackpot determination random number value (Q1). ) 73 is saved. The processing of S24-2-3 to S24-2-5 corresponds to the whole range numerical value update control means in the present invention. In the following, savings such as numerical values are stored in a RAM (storage means) 73 of the main control circuit 70.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S24-2-2 that the transition condition is satisfied, that is, when the transition condition to the block update mode (numerical value update by block) is satisfied, the current jackpot determination The random number value (X) is transferred to the jackpot determination random number value after being released and saved (S24-2-6). After the release, the jackpot determination random number value is the entire range from the jackpot determination random number value when the block update mode is entered when the block update mode is canceled and the normal update mode (all range numerical value update) is returned again. This is for resuming the numerical value update. In the present embodiment, the establishment of the transition condition also serves as designation of the updated small range block specifying means and one updated small range block (numerical value range “0” to “99”). Next, the smallest numerical value “0” in the one updated small range block (“0” to “99”) is selected as the big hit determining random number initial value data (S24-2-7), and the selected value “0” is selected. Is saved in the jackpot determination random number initial value data (S24-2-8), and the selected value '0' is saved in the current jackpot determination random number value. Further, the maximum numerical value '99' in the one update small range block ('0' to '99') in the block update mode is selected as the upper limit value (S24-2-10), and the selected value '99' is the block. It is saved as the upper limit value in the update mode (S24-2-11). Next, the number of updates in the block update mode is selected (S24-2-12), and the selected number of updates (predetermined number in the present invention) is stored (saved) in the RAM of the main control circuit 70. The number of updates is set by saving in the update loop counter (S24-2-13). The update loop counter is a counter for setting the number of updates, and 1 is subtracted every update number. The number of updates is calculated by assuming that the update from the minimum value to the maximum value is one update (one cycle, one cycle). In addition, the number of times of update selection in the block update mode is, for example, 5 times. Note that it takes 100 × 4 ms × 5 times = 2 seconds to update one updated small range block (“0” to “99”) five times.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S24-2-1 that the current update mode is not the normal update mode (entire range numerical value update), the current one block update mode (numerical value update in one update small range block) is performed next. ) Is determined (S24-2-14), and if it is in the one-block update mode, “1” is added to the jackpot determination random number value to be updated, and the addition result (the updated numerical value) is obtained. Then, it is confirmed whether or not “99”, which is the upper limit value of the jackpot determination random number in the current one updated small range block (“0” to “99”), has been reached (S24-2-16). If the upper limit value “99” has not been reached, this jackpot determination random number value update processing (S24-2) ends, and in the jackpot determination random number value update processing (S24-2) at the next interrupt processing, Similarly, numerical values are updated for one updated small range block ('0' to '99'). On the other hand, when the upper limit value “99” is reached, the big hit determination random number initial value data “0” is transferred to the big hit determination random number value (S24-2-17), and then the numerical value of the update loop counter is transferred. 1 is subtracted from (S24-2-18), and it is confirmed whether the value of the updated loop counter after the subtraction is “0” (S24-2-19). If the value of the update loop counter after the subtraction does not reach “0”, the jackpot determination random number update process (S24-2) is terminated, and the jackpot determination random number update process (S24-2) at the next interrupt process is completed. ), Numerical values are updated for one updated small range block ('0' to '99') in the same manner as described above.

  Note that S24-2-6 to S24-2-19 correspond to one update small range block numerical value updating means of the present invention. In addition, the processing time (the processing time for the selected number of update times, 2 seconds in the present embodiment) in the case of performing the update of the numerical value in the one update small range block the selected number of updates (predetermined number) is: When the number of reserved special symbols is 2 or more, the game ball continuously enters the start winning port 10 and is continuously detected by the start winning port detection switch in the switch detection process (S25) described later. In this embodiment, the detection time is set to be longer than the time in which the jackpot determination random value is continuously acquired. Normally, when a game ball continuously enters the start winning opening 10, the diameter of the game ball is 11 mm, and the detection interval (distance) between the first ball and the second ball is 11 mm apart. Although it depends on the falling speed of the game balls, the detection of two balls when continuously entering is performed in about 0.2 seconds to 0.5 seconds, and the random number value at that time is acquired. In this way, the game ball continuously enters the start winning opening 10 and is updated one time longer than the detection time (0.2 seconds to 0.5 seconds) when continuously detected by the start winning opening detection switch. By setting a processing time (2 seconds) for repeating the numerical value update in the small range block, it becomes easier to obtain a big hit determination random value from within the numerical range of the one update small range block than in the normal update mode. When the one update small range block includes the hit value of the jackpot determination random number value at a higher ratio than the other update small range blocks, it is updated with one update small range block. While is repeated, it becomes easier to win a big hit than in the normal update mode, and it becomes possible to add a sharpness to the game.

  On the other hand, when the value of the update loop counter reaches “0”, the big hit determination at the time of canceling one block update mode (numerical value update in one update small range block (“0” to “99”)) is made. As the random number initial value data for use, the minimum numerical value '100' of the other updated small range blocks (numerical range '100' to '299') is selected (S24-2-20), and the selected value '100' is the current jackpot The random number for determination is saved (S24-2-21) and the random number upper limit for jackpot determination at the time of canceling the one block update mode (numerical value update in one update small range block ('0' to '99')) As the value, the maximum value '299' of the other updated small range block is selected, and the selected value '299' is saved as the upper limit value of the jackpot determination random number (S24-2-23). Thereafter, the update count (predetermined count) of the one update small range block “0” to “99” stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 is selected (S24-2-24), and the selection value is updated. It is saved in the loop counter and the number of updates is set (S24-2-25).

  When it is determined in S24-2-14 that the one-block update mode is not in effect, that is, in the case of updating in another update small range block ('100' to '299'), the jackpot determination random number is set to '1'. It is added and updated to a numerical value after addition (S24-2-26), and it is confirmed whether the addition result has reached the upper limit value '299' of the jackpot determination random number (S24-2-27). If the upper limit value '299' has not been reached, the jackpot determination random value update processing (S24-2) ends, and in the jackpot determination random value update processing (S24-2) at the next interrupt processing, In the same manner as described above, numerical values are updated for the other updated small range blocks ('100' to '299'). On the other hand, when the upper limit value '299' is reached, the big hit determination random number initial value data '100' is transferred to the big hit determination random number value (S24-2-28), and then the update loop counter One is subtracted from the numerical value (S24-2-29), and it is confirmed whether the numerical value of the updated loop counter after the subtraction is “0” (S24-2-30). If the value of the update loop counter after the subtraction is not '0', the jackpot determination random number update process (S24-2) ends, and in the jackpot determination random number update process (S24-2) during the next interrupt process, In the same manner as described above, numerical values are updated for the other updated small range blocks ('100' to '299'). The S24-2-20 to S24-2-30 correspond to other update sub-range numerical value updating means in the present invention. On the other hand, when the numerical value of the updated loop counter after subtraction is “0”, that is, the one updated small range block (“0” to “99”) and the other updated small range block (“100” to “299”). ') Is updated the set number of times (predetermined number set in S24-2-13 and S24-2-25), the post-cancellation jackpot determination random value is the current jackpot determination random number. It is transferred to a numerical value (S24-2-31), and the big hit determination random number initial value data in the normal update mode (all range numerical value update) is saved in the big hit determination random number initial value data (S24-2-32) The jackpot determination random number upper limit value in the normal update mode (all range numerical value update) is saved to the jackpot determination random number upper limit value (S24-2-33). Thereafter, the numerical value update is performed in the normal update mode (full range numerical value update). The S24-2-30 to S24-2-33 and S24-2-1 to S24-2-5 correspond to the update mode change control means of the present invention.

  In the switch detection process (S25), a normal symbol variation start switch detection process and a start winning a prize opening switch detection process are performed. In the normal symbol variation start switch detection process, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21 and is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch. When the number of symbols on hold is 3 or less, the current updated numerical value of the normal symbol determination / normal symbol determination random value (Q7) is acquired and stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. In the start winning port switch detection process, it is confirmed whether a game ball has entered the start winning port 10 and detected by the start winning port detection switch, and the number of special symbol reservations is 3 or less. The RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 obtains the current updated numerical values of the jackpot determining random number (Q1), the jackpot symbol determining random value (Q3), and the losing symbol determining random values (Q3 to Q6). Stored in

  In the normal operation process (S26), a normal symbol variation start standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol stop process, and a start winning opening operation process are performed.

  In the special action process (S27), a special symbol change start standby process, a special symbol change process, a special symbol stop process, and a special prize opening action process are performed.

  In other processing (S28), other necessary processing such as processing relating to a prize ball is performed.

  By adopting such a configuration, the present invention makes it possible to create a bias in the obtained numerical value by maintaining a fairness in the numerical value used for the game while maintaining a fairness in the numerical value that is temporarily updated. This makes it possible to enjoy a well-rounded game, and it is possible to suppress the bias in the game content as a whole by updating the other updated small range blocks with the same number of updates as one updated small range block. It became.

  In the present invention, the numerical value used for the game divided into the plurality of updated small range blocks and the transition condition (numerical value update range specifying condition) which also serves to specify the one updated small range block are limited to those of the above embodiment. I can't. For example, as shown in the specific example 3 of Table 2, both the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value are divided into a plurality of update small range blocks, and the jackpot determination random value one update small range block Contains a hit value of the jackpot determination random number value at a higher rate than other update small range blocks, and the bonus jackpot symbol selection numerical value for one update small range block of the jackpot symbol determination random value By holding a higher percentage than other updated small range blocks, performing the above-mentioned all range numerical value update and block division numerical value update, and further setting the transition condition to the occurrence of special bonus jackpot game, the special symbol hold Within the number, the possibility of generating a bonus jackpot game may be increased. In this case, for example, the update range in the jackpot symbol determination random value (Q3) of the label-TRND-AZ1 is set to “0” to “299”, and the special symbol is applied to the numerical values of “0” to “29”. The jackpot symbol displayed on the display unit 42 is set to “1, 1, 1”, and for the numerical values “30” to “59”, the jackpot symbol is set to “2, 2, 2”, and “60 Set the jackpot symbol to '3, 3, 3' for the numbers '~ '89', and set the jackpot symbol to '4, 4, 4' for the numbers '90' to '119' Similarly, for numerical values of '120' to '149', '5, 5, 5', for numerical values of '150' to '179', '6, 6, 6', '180' to ' '7,7,7' for numerical values of 209 ',' 8,8,8 ',' for numerical values of '210' to '239' Set to '9,9,9' for numerical values of 40 'to' 269 ', and set to' 0,0,0 'for numerical values of' 270 'to' 299 ', and a plurality of update sub-range blocks Set '0' to '29' as one updated small range block, while the remaining '30' to '299' are set as other updated small range blocks, and a bonus jackpot symbol selection numerical value (odd number The ratio including the slot may be higher for one updated small range block ('0' to '29') than for the other updated small range blocks ('30' to '299').

  Further, as shown in the specific example 4 in Table 2, the reach presence / absence determination random number value is divided into a plurality of update small range blocks, and the reach establishment numerical value is assigned to one update small range block for the reach presence / absence determination random value. The entire range numerical value update and block division numerical value update are performed so as to include a higher ratio than the updated small range block, and the transition condition is set to 30 seconds and the transition is performed every 30 seconds. , Thereby increasing the likelihood that reach will continue. In this case, for example, the update range in the numerical value (Q2) of the reach presence / absence determination random number of the label-TRND-R1 is set to “0” to “299”, and the value from “0” to “99” is set as the reach establishment value. In addition, “0” to “99” are set as one updated small range block as a plurality of small range blocks, and the remaining “100” to “299” are set as other updated small range blocks. You may make it include a reach establishment numerical value in a block with a ratio higher than other update subrange blocks.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the number of the plurality of update small range blocks is two is shown. However, the number is not limited to two, and one or more of them is set as one update small range block as three or more, The rest may be a plurality of other updated sub-range blocks.

  In the embodiment, as a numerical value updating method, a predetermined numerical value ('1' in the above example) is added in order and updated, and after reaching the set maximum numerical value (upper limit value), the minimum value ( Although a predetermined numerical value sequential addition type that repeats addition to return to the initial value) is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. After subtracting the predetermined value from the subtraction result, the subtraction result reaches the minimum value (initial value) in the corresponding update sub-range block once. If the subtraction results in a smaller value than the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block is reached again, and the predetermined number of times is set by using the one update count as a repeat unit. It may be given numeric sequence subtractive repeated.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although establishment of numerical acquisition conditions is supposed that the entrance to the start winning opening is detected by the detection means, it is assumed that the entrance to the other entrance is detected. Also good. Furthermore, although the transition conditions are shown in Table 2, other game states may be used as the transition conditions.

It is a front view which abbreviate | omits and shows the nail | claw of a game area | region about the whole gaming machine which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows simply the electric control of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the display control circuit of the same gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding the main process of the main control circuit in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding the interruption process in the gaming machine. It is a flowchart regarding the random number update process in the gaming machine. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the random number value update process for jackpot determination in the same gaming machine. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the random number value update process for jackpot determination. It is a 3rd flowchart regarding the random value determination random number value update process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3 Game board 6 Game area 9 Display apparatus 10 Start winning opening 15 Large winning opening 42 Special symbol display part (display means)

Claims (8)

Numerical value updating means for updating numerical values used for games;
Numerical value acquisition means for acquiring a numerical value to be used for the game due to establishment of a numerical value acquisition condition;
With
A gaming machine in which a numerical value update range to be updated by the numerical value update means is preset, and the update range is divided into a plurality of update small range blocks,
The plurality of update sub-range blocks are composed of one update sub-range block and another update sub-range block,
Update subrange block designation means for designating at least one update subrange block from the plurality of update subrange blocks due to establishment of a numerical update range designation condition;
A numerical value in one updated small range block that causes the numerical value updating means to repeat a predetermined number of times within the one updated small range block when the one updated small range block is specified by the updated small range block specifying means. Update means;
Storage means for storing the predetermined number of times;
When the other updated small range block is designated by the updated small range block designating unit, the numerical value updating unit repeats the inside of the other updated small range block by the predetermined number of times stored in the storage unit. Other update sub-range numerical value update means for updating,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the update range, a minimum value and a maximum value of update values are set, and a space between the minimum value and the maximum value is divided into the plurality of update sub-range blocks,
The update in the one update sub-range block and the other update sub-range block is performed by sequentially adding a predetermined value to the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block and then adding the predetermined value to the addition result. If the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block by the number of times of updating that the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block is reached once, and the above result is again the corresponding The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine reaches a minimum value in the update sub-range block and repeats the predetermined number of times with the update count of 1 as a repeat unit. In the update range, a maximum value and a minimum value of update values are set, and the area between the minimum value and the minimum value is divided into the plurality of update sub-range blocks,
In the update in the one update sub-range block and the other update sub-range block, after subtracting the predetermined value from the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the predetermined value is sequentially subtracted from the subtraction result. If the subtraction result reaches the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block, the number of updates is one, and if the subtraction result is smaller than the minimum value in the corresponding update sub-range block 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine reaches the maximum value in the corresponding update sub-range block and repeats the predetermined number of times with the update count of 1 as a repeat unit. The update subrange block designation means, the one update subrange block numeric value update means, the storage means, and the other update subrange block numeric value update means constitute block division numeric update control means,
In addition to the block-divided numerical value update control means, the update range includes an entire range numerical value update control means for updating numerical values in the update range without dividing the update range into the plurality of update small-range blocks,
When the numerical update of the one update small range block and the other update small range block is repeated a set number of times by the block division numerical value update control means, the numerical value in the update range is set by the all range numerical value update control means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising update mode change control means for performing the update.   The numerical value used for the game is a numerical value for determining a jackpot that determines whether or not the game has been won. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is provided. The gaming machine includes display means capable of displaying at least a jackpot symbol indicating a winning game and a winning symbol indicating a game loss,
The jackpot symbol has a bonus jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage given to the player is a big hit in the game and a normal jackpot symbol indicating that the advantage is small,
The numerical value used for the game is a numerical value for determining a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display means, and the numerical value for selecting the bonus jackpot symbol in the one updated small range block is a value for selecting the bonus jackpot symbol. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is included at a higher ratio than the small range block. In the gaming machine, a game entrance into which a game ball can enter,
Detecting means for detecting entrance to the entrance,
The establishment of the numerical value acquisition condition is that the entrance to the entrance is detected by the detection means,
The processing time in the case where the updating of the numerical value is repeated the predetermined number of times within the one update small range block is the case where the game ball continuously enters the entrance and is continuously detected by the detection means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is set to be longer than a detection time. The fulfillment of the numerical value update range specification condition is a case where it is determined that the acquired jackpot determination numerical value is a winning numerical value for determining a game hit. The gaming machine according to one item.

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