JP2008068128A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, capable of providing fun by continuing a game. <P>SOLUTION: A ready-to-win-a-race state is faced as various ready-to-win patterns appear uniformly, thereby a lot of game values can be easily provided. In the ready-to-win-a-race state that is performed every 50 times of fluctuation display, appearing states of the ready-to-win patterns accumulated in a plurality of times of fluctuation display can be reflected in a deflected prize giving lottery. A player is thus induced to maintain high focus on display results of a plurality of times of fluctuation display other than the ready-to-win-a-race state as well as the ready-to-win-a-race state in which high game values are given. The player's focus on the game can thus be maintained high as the game is continued, thereby game performance can be improved as the game is continued. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Conventionally, a game machine such as a pachinko machine, in which a variety of variation display games are played, has been mainstream. In this variation display game, a plurality of symbols are displayed on a display device (for example, LCD), and the plurality of symbols are scrolled and varied based on a predetermined game condition. When the symbol scroll is stopped (at a predetermined stop position), if the stop symbols are in a predetermined combination, the game state is changed to a game state (for example, jackpot) advantageous to the player. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP-A-9-253291.

  However, in this variation display game, since the game is completed with one variation display, the game is intermittent, so that one variation display game does not affect the variation display game to be performed next time. It is configured. Accordingly, there is a problem that the player cannot obtain interest by continuously playing the game in the same gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide interest by continuing the game.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a display device that displays a plurality of identification information, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value to a player and draws the identification on the display device. Control means for performing dynamic display of information, and when a lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived by the control means, a predetermined display result is displayed in the dynamic display of the identification information. The dynamic display includes a first dynamic display and a second dynamic display, and the control means satisfies the first condition. First dynamic executing means for executing the first dynamic display on the display device, and second dynamic executing means for executing the second dynamic display on the display device when a second condition is satisfied. And the second dynamic display means by the second dynamic execution means. Giving a predetermined display result in the second dynamic display based on the appearance of the first dynamic display executed by the first dynamic execution means before the second dynamic display appears at the time of departure And an existing judgment switching means for switching the selection rate.
The predetermined game value includes, for example, a jackpot state in which a game medium having a valuable value such as a ball is given to the player, a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is higher than the normal state, or starting Examples include a time shortening state in which the condition is more easily established than in the normal state, and the time required for one dynamic display is shortened so that the jackpot is easily given.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first condition is configured to be satisfied substantially periodically, and the second condition is satisfied at random. It is configured.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the control means includes a dynamic number storage means for counting the number of times of the dynamic display, and a random value based on establishment of a predetermined condition. Random acquisition means for obtaining, wherein the first dynamic execution means executes the first dynamic display when a value stored in the dynamic count storage means reaches a first predetermined value. In addition, the second dynamic execution means executes the second dynamic display when the value acquired by the random extraction means is a second predetermined value.
A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the control means includes a dynamic state storage means for storing the appearance of the first dynamic display. .

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the second dynamic display by the second dynamic executing means is executed by the already-existing determination switching means, the control means first before the appearance of the second dynamic display. Based on the appearance of the first dynamic display executed by the dynamic execution means, the selection rate for giving the predetermined display result in the second dynamic display is switched. In other words, the appearance of the display results stacked in the first dynamic display can be reflected in the lottery of the predetermined display results in the second dynamic display. Therefore, by configuring so that a predetermined display result can be given to the player by continuing the game, it is possible to provide a new gameability and to improve the gameability by continuously playing the game. effective.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the first condition is established substantially periodically, and the second condition is established randomly. When the second dynamic display is executed, the selection rate for giving a predetermined game value is switched according to the appearance of the first dynamic display that has been executed almost regularly. Therefore, the appearance mode of the first dynamic display that is executed almost regularly can be reflected in the predetermined game value grant lottery at the time of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. Therefore, the player can easily give a predetermined game value to the appearance of the first dynamic display that is executed almost regularly until the second dynamic display that is executed at random is executed. By playing a game while expecting a transition, even if the first dynamic display itself does not give a predetermined game value, it is possible to gain interest by the appearance of the first dynamic display. There is an effect that it is possible to provide a game and to improve the game by continuously playing a game. Moreover, there is an effect that the profit of the game hall can be increased by allowing the player to continue the game.
According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the second aspect, the first dynamic execution unit is configured to provide a case where the value of the dynamic number storage unit reaches the first predetermined value, that is, The first dynamic display is configured to be executed when the dynamic display is performed a first predetermined number of times. Further, the second dynamic execution means is configured to execute the second dynamic display when the value acquired by the random extraction means is the second predetermined value. Therefore, the appearance of the first dynamic display that is executed approximately regularly every first predetermined number of times can be reflected in the lottery of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new gameability by configuring the player to be able to give a game value to the player by continuing the game, and improving the gameability by continuously playing the game. There is. Moreover, there is an effect that the profit of the game hall can be increased by allowing the player to continue the game.
According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the control means can change the appearance of the first dynamic display by the dynamic state storage means. It memorize | stores and it comprises so that a special game state can be provided in a 2nd dynamic display according to the appearance mode. Therefore, even if a dynamic display with a low probability of expecting a special gaming state appears, the player's concentration can be maintained high, so that the game is continued without lowering the player's interest There is an effect that it is possible to improve the gameability.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for the third kind pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. A front frame 2 is disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine P. A substantially short opening 2a is formed in a substantially central portion of the pachinko machine P, and a metal frame 3 is provided around the inner periphery of the opening 2a. Yes. A glass door frame 4 on which two glass plates can be mounted is disposed so as to be openable and closable above the inside of the metal frame 3, and a game board 5 is disposed behind the glass door frame 4.

  A substantially arc-shaped outer rail 6 is planted on the front surface of the game board 5, and an arc-shaped inner rail 7 is planted at an inner position of the outer rail 6. A game area 8 into which a ball is driven is formed on the front surface of the game board 5 surrounded by the outer rail 6 and the inner rail 7. A plurality of normal winning openings 9 are provided through which 15 balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A variable display device 11 having a liquid crystal display (hereinafter abbreviated as “LCD”) 10 for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and the like is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 8. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the LCD 10 of this embodiment. The display area of the LCD 10 of the present embodiment includes a character display unit 10a, a variation count display unit 10b, a symbol display unit 10c, a dirt training display unit 10d, a turf training display unit 10e, and a slope training display unit 10f. It is composed of a horse state display unit 10g and a feeling display unit 10h.

  In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the appearance state of the reach patterns stacked in a plurality of variation displays can be reflected in the shifted jackpot grant lottery in the race reach performed every 50 variation displays. It is configured as follows. Therefore, the player can maintain high concentration even for the display results of a plurality of variable displays other than the race reach, regardless of only the race reach to which a high game value can be given. Therefore, since the concentration of the player can be maintained high even in continued games, the gameability by continuously playing the games can be improved.

  The character display unit 10a is a display area for displaying a design such as a horse. In the character display unit 10a, various effects are performed every time one start winning is made. In addition, when the value of the lose reach counter 33l described later is a value that generates the lose reach, an effect such as lawn reach, dirt reach, or slope reach is performed according to the value of the variation pattern counter 33m described later. It is configured. Furthermore, even when the race reach executed in the 50-time variation display is performed, an effect is performed according to a value of a variation pattern counter 33m or the like described later. Note that the screen displayed on the character display unit 10a in FIG. 2 represents the state after the change display of the loss is finished.

  The variation count display unit 10b is a display area for displaying the number of times the variation display is executed, and is configured to be incremented by “1” every time one variation display is performed. That is, the change count display section 10b is configured to display a value of a race reach counter 33j described later. When the value displayed on the variation count display portion 10b is “50”, the race reach is executed on the character display portion 10a.

  The symbol display unit 10c is divided into three in the vertical direction in order to display numerical symbols as a plurality of types of identification information, and the variation of the numerical symbols in each of the three divided display areas every time a start winning is made. Display is performed. In addition, when the jackpot is awarded to the player, the symbol display unit 10c is configured to display the same numerical symbol in each display area.

  The dirt training display section 10d is a display area that displays the number of times that the dirt treat has appeared in the character display section 10a. The dart training display unit 10d is configured to display the number of times that the dirt treat has appeared in the number of stars from “0” to “3”.

  The turf training display unit 10e is a display region that displays the number of times that turf reach has appeared in the character display unit 10a. The turf training display unit 10e is configured to display the number of times that the turf reach has appeared in the number of stars from "0" to "3".

  The slope training display section 10f is a display area that displays the number of times the slope reach has appeared in the character display section 10a. The slope training display section 10f is configured to display the number of times the slope reach has appeared with a star number of “0” to “3”.

  The horse body state display unit 10g is a display area that schematically displays the statistical values of the dirt training display unit 10d, the turf training display unit 10e, and the slope training display unit 10f as arrows. In this horse state display unit 10g, the direction of the arrow changes according to each display unit 10d to 10f. The more stars that are displayed on each display unit 10d to 10f, the more the direction of the arrow is. It is configured to tilt upward.

  The feeling display unit 10h is a display area that schematically displays a detection result of the touch sensor 16a described later as an arrow. The more the touch sensor 16a is detected, the more the arrow is tilted upward.

  Referring back to FIG. 1, a center frame 11a that also serves as a decorative member is provided around the front side of the LCD 10 of the variable display device 11, and the periphery of the LCD 10 is decorated by the center frame 11a. A 7-segment LED 11b, which is a type of display device, is disposed at the upper center of the center frame 11a.

  Below the variable display device 11, a symbol operation port (first type start port) 12 is disposed. When a ball wins the symbol operation port 12, the first type start port switch (various switches 12a, see FIG. 3) is turned on, and the variable display device 11 described above starts variable display and five balls. Will be paid out as a prize ball. A variable winning device 13 is disposed below the symbol operating port 12. The variable winning device 13 is provided with a large winning opening 13a, which is a wide and short opening through which two or more balls can pass at the same center.

  The big winning opening 13a is used for a predetermined time (for example, 30) so that the ball can easily win a prize when the display result after the change of the variable display device 11 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations (big win display). Seconds) or until a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10) wins. The state in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 13a can be performed is a state to which a so-called predetermined game value is given (special game state). Below the variable winning device 13 and at the lowermost part of the game area 8, an out port 14 is formed for discharging a ball that has not won any prize port to the outside of the game area 8.

  A front door plate (waist plate) 15 attached to the metal frame 3 so as to be openable and closable is disposed below the out port 14, that is, below the glass door frame 4. On the front surface of the front door plate 15, an upper plate 16 for storing a sphere and supplying the sphere to a ball launching device (not shown) is disposed. A lower plate 17 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 16 is disposed in the lower part of 2. In addition, an operation handle 18 operated by a player to drive a ball into the game area 8 is disposed on the right side portion of the lower plate 17, and inside the operation handle 18 is a launch motor ( A handle switch 18a for driving (not shown) is incorporated.

  On the left side of the front surface of the upper plate 16, a touch sensor 16a for detecting a contact operation by the player is disposed. The touch sensor 16a is turned on when the player contacts, and conversely, it is turned off when the player is not in contact. In this embodiment, the game value given to the player is changed according to the detection result of the touch sensor 16a (see FIG. 12).

  In addition, a balance indicator 19 composed of three 7-segment LEDs for displaying the balance amount of the card read by the card reading unit 23 to be described later is disposed in the upper center of the upper plate 16. On the right side of the display 19, a return button 20 for taking out the card inserted in the card insertion slot 24 of the card reading unit 23 is arranged, while on the left side of the balance display 19, the payout of the rented ball A lending button 21 for starting (lending) is provided. When the lending button 21 is pressed by the player, a lending request signal is output from the card reading unit 23 to the payout control board H of the pachinko machine 1.

  Further, a lending button lamp 22 for displaying whether or not lending can be paid out is disposed on the upper left side of the lending button 21. The lending button lamp 22 is lit when the lending can be paid out (when the lending button 21 is in a state where the lending button 21 can be pressed), and on the other hand, when the lending cannot be paid out (the lending button 21 cannot be pressed). In such a state, the light is turned off.

  On the left side of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above, a vertically long rectangular card reading unit 23 (game medium recording / reading device) is provided in parallel. The card reading unit 23 is for reading the balance amount data recorded on the card, and a card insertion slot for inserting a card having a valuable value equivalent to money at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction. 24 is arranged.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. As shown in FIG. The main control board C of the pachinko machine P temporarily stores an MPU 31 that is an arithmetic device, a ROM 32 that stores various control programs executed on the MPU 31 and executes fixed value data, and various data. A RAM 33 which is a memory for storing is mounted. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 14 are stored in the ROM 32 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 33 includes a holding ball counter 33a, a single random number counter 33b, a savings random number counter 33c, a savings storage counter 33d, a lawn memory 33e, a dirt memory 33f, a slope memory 33g, and a horse memory 33h. Motivation counter 33i, race reach counter 33j, release flag 33k, loss reach counter 33l, fluctuation pattern counter 33m, loss pattern counter 33n, jackpot symbol counter 33o, jackpot flag 33p, and presentation execution area 33q , Performance execution 1 to 4 memories 33r to 33u, a backup area 33v, and a counter buffer 33w.

  The holding ball counter 33a is a counter that stores the number of times the variable display is held. The value of the holding ball counter 33a is “0” when the fluctuation display is not performed on the LCD 10 or when the fluctuation display is performed but there is no fluctuation display on hold, and the fluctuation display on hold is one time. In this case, “1”,..., “4” if the pending change display is four times. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, since the maximum number of times the variable display is held is 4, the value of the holding ball counter 33a changes in the range of “0” to “4”. The value of the holding ball counter 33a is counted up when a ball that has won the symbol operating port 12 is detected by the first type start port switch 12a (see S43 in FIG. 9), and the countdown starts the variable display. Sometimes (see S54 in FIG. 10).

  The single random number counter 33b is a counter for determining occurrence of a jackpot. The value of the single random number counter 33b is updated by one count every 2 ms in the range of “0” to “630” by a counter update process (see S23 in FIG. 7) described later. The ball that has been driven into the game area 8 wins the symbol operating port 12 and is detected by a first type starting port switch 12a described later (starting winning), and the value of the single random number counter 33b obtained based on the detection is If it is “7”, a jackpot is generated. When a jackpot occurs, a jackpot command is transmitted from the main control board C to a display control board D described later, and the display control board D performs a variable display of the LCD 10 based on the jackpot command.

  The savings random number counter 33c is a counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot right. The value of the surplus random number counter 33c is updated by one count every 2 ms in the range of “0” to “100” by a counter update process (see S23 in FIG. 7) described later. The value of the stored random number counter 33c acquired based on the detection of the ball that has been driven into the game area 8 is detected by the first type start port switch 12a (to be described later) after winning the symbol operation port 12. Is configured to generate a jackpot right when “7” is “7”. The generated jackpot right is stored in a savings storage counter 33d, which will be described later, and the grant is shifted until a winning lottery executed at the time of race reach is won.

  The savings storage counter 33d is a counter for storing the shifted jackpot number. This savings memory counter 33d adds “1” when the jackpot grant is shifted, that is, when the saving random number counter 33c acquired at the time of starting winning when the ball is won in the symbol operating port 12 is “7”. Is done. Conversely, every time the shifted jackpot is awarded to the player, that is, every time a release process (see FIG. 14) described later is performed, “1” is subtracted.

  The turf memory 33e is a memory for storing the number of times the turf reach has appeared in the character display unit 10a of the LCD 10. The turf memory 33e is updated by incrementing by “1” in order within the range of “0” to “3”, and after reaching the maximum value (ie, “3”), it is returned to “0” again. It is configured. Specifically, when the value of the single random number counter 33b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the value of the lose reach counter 33l described later is a value that generates a lose reach, the counter for the counter described later at that time When the value of the variation pattern counter 33m stored in the buffer 33w is “11” to “40”, the value of the turf memory 33e is incremented by “1”.

  The dirt memory 33f is a memory for storing the number of times that the dirt treat has appeared in the character display section 10a of the LCD 10. The dart memory 33f is updated by incrementing by “1” in order within the range of “0” to “3”, and after reaching the maximum value (ie, “3”), it is returned to “0” again. It is configured. Specifically, when the value of the single random number counter 33b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the value of the lose reach counter 33l described later is a value that generates a lose reach, the counter for the counter described later at that time When the value of the variation pattern counter 33m stored in the buffer 33w is “41” to “100”, the value of the dirt memory 33f is incremented by “1”.

  The slope memory 33g is a memory for storing the number of times the slope reach has appeared in the character display unit 10a of the LCD 10. The slope memory 33g is updated by incrementing by “1” in order within the range of “0” to “3”, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, “3”), it is returned to “0” again. It is configured. Specifically, when the value of the single random number counter 33b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the value of the lose reach counter 33l described later is a value that generates a lose reach, the counter for the counter described later at that time When the value of the variation pattern counter 33m stored in the buffer 33w is “0” to “10”, the value of the slope memory 33g is incremented by “1”.

  When the values of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are “4” or more, each of the memories 33e to 33g is configured to be cleared to “0”.

  The horse memory 33h is a memory for storing the total value of the values stored in the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g. The value of the horse body memory 33h is the value of any of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, or the slope memory 33g when turf reach, dirt reach, or slope reach appears in the variable display performed on the LCD 10. Is updated according to the values of the memories 33e to 33g. The value of the horse memory 33h is considered at the time of race reach for determining whether or not to give a shifted jackpot, that is, at the time of release lottery. In this embodiment, the larger the value of the horse memory 33h is, the larger the value is. It is configured so that a shifted jackpot is easily given.

  In the present embodiment, values are stored in the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g, that is, the turf reach, the dirt reach, and the slope reach are uniformly stored as appearance results. The larger the number of values stored in each of the memories 33e to 33g, that is, the larger the value of the horse memory 33h, the easier it is to give a shifted jackpot.

  Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the values of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are respectively “1” or more during the race reach, the release table The mode A is selected at 32a (see FIG. 5B). Furthermore, in mode A, the larger the value of the horse memory 33h, that is, the higher the total value of the values of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g, the higher the emission probability. Has been.

  Specifically, for example, in mode A, when the value of the horse memory 33h is “9”, that is, when the values of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are “3”. Is configured to receive jackpots shifted with a probability of 50%. Conversely, even in mode A, when the value of the horse memory 33h is “3”, that is, when the values of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are “1”, 8% The jackpot shifted with the probability is given.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is configured so that a lot of game value can be easily given to the race reach with various reach patterns appearing uniformly. Therefore, the appearance states of the reach patterns stacked in a plurality of variation displays can be reflected in the shifted jackpot grant lottery in the race reach performed every 50 variation displays. For this reason, the player can maintain high concentration even for the display results of a plurality of variable displays other than the race reach, regardless of only the race reach to which a high game value can be given. Therefore, since the concentration of the player can be maintained high even in continued games, the gameability by continuously playing the games can be improved.

  The motivation counter 33i is a counter that counts the detection state of the touch sensor 16 as a numerical value. The motivation counter 33i is configured so that “1” is added when the touch sensor 16a is turned on for 10 seconds by the player, and “1” is subtracted when the touch sensor 16a is not turned on for 10 seconds ( (See FIG. 8). The value of the motivation counter 33i is taken into consideration when the shifted jackpot grant lottery is performed (during race reach), and the value of the motivation counter 33i is equal to or less than the specified value (“8” in this embodiment). In such a case, the shifted jackpot granting probability is configured to decrease. Therefore, if the touch sensor 16a is not operated at all times, the player can be made to operate the touch sensor 16a positively by being configured so as to be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by intentionally getting the player into the game.

  The race reach counter 33j counts the number of times of variable display, and executes a race reach (release selection process, see FIG. 10) that can give a jackpot that is shifted when the counted value reaches “50”. It is a counter for. The value of the race reach counter 33j is incremented by “1” when the variable display data stored in the effect execution 1 memory 33r is written in the effect execution area 33q and the release flag 33k described later is turned off. (Refer to FIG. 10, S58). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the race reach counter 33j has reached “50” and the race reach is executed, “0” is cleared (see FIG. 10, S61). With this race reach counter 33j, it is possible to execute the race reach for each variable display made by 50 start winnings.

  The release flag 33k is a flag for executing a release process (see FIG. 14) for giving a shifted jackpot to the player. The release flag 33k is selected when a release lottery is won in the release table 32a (see FIG. 5 (a)) selected according to the value of the horse memory 33h at the time of race reach performed every 50 fluctuation displays. Turned on (see S114 in FIG. 13). On the contrary, the release flag 33k is turned off when all the shifted jackpots are given to the player, that is, when the value of the savings memory counter 33d becomes “0” (see FIG. 14, S124). . By turning on the release flag 33k when the release lottery is won, it is possible to continuously give a jackpot to the player even after the grant of one jackpot is completed.

  The losing reach counter 33l is a counter for determining the occurrence of losing reach. Based on the value of the loss reach counter 33l, when no big hit occurs in the variable display, the reach display is displayed after the reach display is displayed in the middle of the variable display, or the reach display is not normally displayed. It is decided whether it will be lost. The value of the lose reach counter 33l is updated by adding one by one within the range of “0” to “11” in the range of “0” to “11” by a counter update process (see S23 in FIG. 7) to be described later. ) Is returned to “0” again.

  The value of this lost reach counter 33l is acquired at the time of starting winning when a ball is won in the symbol operating port 12 in the same manner as the values of the single random number counter 33b and the stored random number counter 33c, and the value of the single random number counter 33b described above is obtained. If the value of the lost reach counter 33l is not “7” and the acquired value of the lost reach counter 33l is “7”, the occurrence of the lost reach is determined. When this loss reach occurs, any one of turf reach, dirt reach, and slope reach is selected according to the value of a variation pattern counter 33m described later (see FIG. 5C and S81 in FIG. 11). Then, the lost reach symbol (combination of symbols constituting the lost reach), which is stored in the counter buffer 33w described later, is set as the stop symbol command (see S82 of FIG. 11), and the lost reach symbol is displayed as the display result after the fluctuation. Appear. The value of the lose reach counter 33l acquired at the time of winning the start is written and stored in the effect execution 1-4 memories 33r-33u indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 33a together with the single random number counter 33b described above ( (See FIG. 9, S44).

  The variation pattern counter 33m is a counter that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern (including a reach pattern; the same applies hereinafter) of variation display such as symbols performed on the character display unit 10a and the symbol display unit 10c of the LCD 10. . The value of the variation pattern counter 33m is updated by adding “1” by “1” within a range of “0” to “100” in a counter update process (see S23 in FIG. 7) to be described later. )) And then, it is configured to return to “0” again. The value of the variation pattern counter 33m is considered when variation display data stored in an effect execution 1 memory 33r described later is written in the effect execution area 33q, and is stored in a counter buffer 33w described later at that time. A variation pattern command for variation display is set based on the value of the variation pattern counter 33m.

  Here, when the value of the lose reach counter 33l is a value that causes the lose reach, the type of the lose reach is determined according to the value of the variation pattern counter 33m. Specifically, referring to FIG. 5C, when the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 33m is “0” to “10”, the slope reach is selected, and the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 33m is “11” to “10”. In the case of “40”, the grass reach is selected, and in the case where the value of the variation pattern counter 33m is “41” to “100”, the dirt reach is selected. Therefore, the appearance probability is set to increase in the order of slope reach, lawn reach, and dirt reach, and the probability of hitting the jackpot in order of slope reach, lawn reach, and dirt reach is reduced. .

  The lost symbol counter 33n is a counter for determining a combination of symbols (lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 10c of the LCD 10 when lost. The lost symbol counter 33n is composed of three symbol counters that are associated with symbols that are displayed in the three display areas on the left, center, and right of the symbol display unit 10c. The lost symbol counter 33n is updated by adding 1 from “0” to “9” by a lost symbol counter update process (see S26 in FIG. 7), which will be described later, and then returns to “0” after reaching “9”. It is configured to be. In addition, when the symbol counter of the right symbol reaches the maximum value, the symbol counter of the right symbol is updated to “0” and the symbol counter of the central symbol is incremented by “1” at the next update. Is configured to do. Similarly, when the symbol counter of the central symbol reaches the maximum value, the symbol counter of the central symbol is updated to “0” and the symbol counter of the left symbol is incremented by “1” at the next update. And is configured to update.

  The value of the lost symbol counter 33n is acquired at the time of starting winning when a ball is won in the symbol operating port 12 in the same manner as the value of the single random number counter 33b and the like, and the value of the single random number counter 33b generates a jackpot. In addition, when the value of the loss reach counter 33l is not a value that causes the loss reach, the variable display stop symbol is set as the stop symbol command by the value of the loss symbol counter 33n being set as the stop symbol command. 10c.

  The jackpot symbol counter 33o is a counter for determining a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 10c of the LCD 10 when the single random number counter 33b is a jackpot. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the variable display is performed on the symbol display unit 10c of the LCD 10 by 10 types of symbols composed of numbers from “0” to “9”, and the symbols are displayed on the symbol display unit 10c of the LCD 10. A jackpot occurs when the three symbols to be displayed are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. The value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o is incremented one by one in the range of “0” to “9” corresponding to the ten symbols that generate the jackpot by the counter update process (see FIG. 7, S23) described later. It is updated, and after reaching the maximum value (ie, “9”), it is configured to return to “0” again.

  The value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o is acquired at the time of starting winning when a ball wins the symbol operating port 12 in the same manner as the one-shot random number counter 33b and the like, and a jackpot is generated based on the value of the one-shot random number counter 33b acquired simultaneously. Is determined, the value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o is referred to as the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed for the variable display that generates the jackpot. That is, a symbol obtained by arranging and combining three numbers identical to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o is set as a stop symbol command (see S74 in FIG. 11). The value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o acquired at the time of winning the start is written and stored in the effect execution 1-4 memories 33r-33u indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 33a together with the value of the single random number counter 33b described above. (See FIG. 9, S44).

  The jackpot flag 33p is a flag for recognizing that the jackpot is being hit. The jackpot flag 33p is a race executed when a jackpot occurs, that is, when the value of the single random number counter 33b generates a jackpot, or when the value of the race reach counter 33j is “50”. At the time of reach, it is turned on when a release lottery is won in the release table 32a (see FIG. 5A) selected according to the value of the horse memory 33h (see S76 in FIG. 11 or S115 in FIG. 13). ). When the jackpot flag 33p is turned on, in order to give a predetermined game value to the player, an opening / closing operation or the like of the jackpot 13a is executed in a jackpot process (see S24 in FIG. 7) described later. The jackpot flag 33p is configured to be turned off when the jackpot ends (not shown).

  The effect execution area 33q is for storing the values of the single random number counter 33b, the surplus random number counter 33c, the lost reach counter 33l, the lost symbol counter 33n, and the big hit symbol counter 33o for the variable display being executed on the LCD 10 as the data for the variable display. Area. In this effect execution area 33q, when there is no execution of LCD 10 variation display, and there is a variation display that is on hold when the value of the held ball counter 33a is “1” or more, the variation display that is on hold first. Variation display data stored in the effect execution 1 memory 33r in which writing has been performed is written (see S55 in FIG. 10).

  The effect execution 1 to 4 memories 33r to 33u use the values of the single random number counter 33b, the savings random number counter 33c, the lost reach counter 33l, the lost symbol counter 33n, and the big hit symbol counter 33o for the variable display on hold as the data for the variable display. It is a memory to store. Writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 33r to 33u is executed at the time of starting winning when a ball is won in the symbol operating port 12. In addition, since the maximum number of holding times is four in this embodiment, when there is pending data in any of the four effect executions 1 to 4 memories 33r to 33u, one for each variable display. Data is written and used in the production execution area 33q.

  Further, the writing of the variable display to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 33r to 33u is performed for the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 33r to 33u indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 33a. That is, when the value of the holding ball counter 33a is “1”, the effect execution 1 memory 33r is stored. When the value of the holding ball counter 33a is “2”, the effect execution 2 memory 33s is stored. When the value of the sphere counter 33a is “4”, the data for variable display is written in the effect execution 4 memory 33u (FIG. 9, S44).

  In the backup area 33v, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine P is returned to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. The writing to the backup area 33v is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 6). Conversely, the restoration of each value written to the backup area 33v is performed when the power is turned on (the power is turned on by eliminating the power failure). The same is performed in the initialization process (see FIG. 7).

  The counter buffer 33w is an area for temporarily storing the counter value being updated, and the counter value of any of the counters 33b to 33o acquired by the start winning is updated for each counter. It is written and stored in the buffer 33w. In addition, when the value of the lost symbol counter 33n is updated by a lost symbol counter update process (see S26 in FIG. 7) to be described later, when the value (count value) indicates a combination of symbols constituting the lost reach, The count value is stored as a value to be used when losing reach occurs. Specifically, the symbol counter of the left symbol and the symbol count of the right symbol constituting the lost symbol counter 33n are a combination of count values for stopping and displaying the same symbol, and a symbol different from the symbol is displayed at the center. When the symbol counter of the symbol indicates (for example, the combination of the left, center, and right symbols is “767”, “151”, etc.), the count value of the lost symbol counter 33n constitutes the lose reach. This value is stored in the counter buffer 33w as a value indicating the combination of symbols.

  The MPU 31 including the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 is connected to the input / output port 35 via the bus line 34. The input / output port 35 is connected to the first type start port switch 12a, the touch sensor 16a, and the power supply board 50. The provided clear switch 50c, the payout control board H for performing payout control of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor, the display control board D for controlling the above-described symbol change display, and other Each is connected to the input / output device 40 (for example, the card reading unit 23). The display control board D is connected to an audio lamp control board L that performs output control of sound effects from the speaker 41 and lighting control of the lamp 42 and the like. The audio lamp control board L is a display control board. Controlled by a command sent from D.

  The power supply board 50 includes a power supply unit 50a for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine P, a power failure monitoring circuit 50b, and a clear switch 50c. The power failure monitoring circuit 50b is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal 51 to an NMI interrupt terminal (not shown) of the MPU 31 of the main control board C when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 50b monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the largest voltage output from the power supply unit 50a, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal 51 is output to the main control board C and the payout control board H. Based on the output of the power failure signal 51, the main control board C and the payout control board H recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure process (NMI interrupt process in FIG. 6 in the case of the main control board C). Note that the power supply unit 50a normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Since it is configured to maintain the value, the main control board C and the payout control board H can normally execute the power failure process.

  The clear switch 50c is a switch for clearing data backed up in the RAM 33 of the main control board C and the RAM (not shown) of the payout control board H, and is configured as a push button type switch. When the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on in a state where the clear switch 50c is pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), a RAM clear signal 52 is output to the main control board C and the payout control board H. The data in the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, each process performed on the main control board C will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an NMI interrupt process executed by the main control board C when the power of the pachinko machine P is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption process, the state of the main control board C when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 33v.

  When the power of the pachinko machine P is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal 51 is output to an NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) interrupt terminal (not shown) of the MPU 31 of the main control board C. When the power failure signal 51 is input to the NMI interrupt terminal, the MPU 31 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. Power is supplied so that the processing of the main control board C can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal 51 is output, and the NMI interruption processing of FIG. 6 is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, the values of each register, I / O, etc. are written to the stack area (S1), and further, the value of the stack pointer is written to the backup area 33v (S2). The state of the pachinko machine P at the time is stored. Then, power failure occurrence information indicating that a power failure has occurred is written in the backup area 33v (S3). Thereafter, another power failure process is executed according to the main control board C (S4), and thereafter, the process is looped until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the pachinko machine P is turned on. In the main process, if the backup is valid, each data stored in the backup area 33v is returned to the original state, and the game control is executed from the state before the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the backup is not valid, or if the clear switch 50c is pressed when the power is turned on even if the backup is valid, the RAM clearing and initialization process (S18) is executed and the pachinko machine P is initialize.

  In the main process, interrupts are first prohibited (S11), and a stack pointer is set (S12). It is confirmed whether or not the clear switch 50c is turned on (S13). If it is not turned on (S13: No), it is confirmed whether or not the backup is valid (S14). This confirmation is determined by whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is correctly stored. If the keyword is stored correctly, the backup is effective. Conversely, if the keyword is not correct, the backup data is destroyed, so the backup is not effective. If the backup is valid (S14: Yes), the process proceeds to S15, and each state of the seed control board C is returned to the state before the power is turned off. That is, the value of the stack pointer is read from the backup area 33v and written to the stack pointer to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power failure), that is, the state before the occurrence of the NMI interrupt (S15). Next, data such as each register and I / O saved in the stack area after returning the value of the stack pointer, that is, the backup area 33v is read from the backup area 33v, and each of these data is read from the original register and I Write to / O etc. (S16), and then return the interrupt status to the state before the power interruption (before power failure), that is, the state before the occurrence of NMI interrupt (S17), and execute the NMI interrupt return, The processing is returned to where it was executed before the power was turned off, and the control is continued from the state before the power was turned off.

  On the other hand, if the clear switch 50c is turned on in the process of S13 (S13: Yes) or if the backup is not valid in the process of S14 (S14: No), the RAM clear and initialization process is executed. (S18), each memory, I / O, etc. are initialized. Thereafter, each interrupt process such as a timer interrupt is set (S19), an interrupt can be generated, and the interrupt is permitted (S20).

  After permitting the interrupt, the processes of S21 to S27 are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. Below, each process of S21-S27 is demonstrated.

  In the variation display setting process (S21), a predetermined process is performed after confirming whether or not the ball has won the symbol operating port 12. That is, when it is confirmed that the first type start port switch 12a is turned on, it is determined that the ball has won the symbol operation port 12, and the single random number counter 33b, the surplus random number counter 33c, the loss reach reach at that time Each value of the counter 33l, the lost symbol counter 33n, and the big hit symbol counter 33o is stored in the effect execution 1-4 memories 33r-33u indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 33a.

  In the variation process (S22), a command is set based on the value of each counter acquired in the variation display setting process (S21), and the variation display is executed. ) Is executed in this variation process.

  In the counter updating process (S23), the values of the single random number counter 33b, the stored random number counter 33c, the loss reach counter 33l, the variation pattern counter 33m, and the big hit symbol counter 33o are updated.

  In the jackpot process (S24), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 33p, and if it is a jackpot, that is, if the jackpot flag 33p is turned on, a process for opening the jackpot 13a is performed. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, the process is skipped and the process is terminated. In the opening process of the big prize opening 13a, the big prize opening 13a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or ten balls have won) so that the ball can easily win. If the ball passes through the V zone (not shown) while the grand prize opening 13a is open, the continuation right is established, and after the big prize opening 13a is closed, the special prize opening 13a is again opened for a predetermined time (or , Until 10 balls are won). With a jackpot of 1, the opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning opening 13a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds) at maximum.

  In each process (S25), processes other than those described above are executed, and a touch sensor detection process and the like described later are executed in each process.

  In the lost symbol counter update process (S26), the value of the lost symbol counter 33n is updated. After the losing symbol counter updating process is completed, the losing symbol updating process (S26) is repeatedly executed for the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S21 comes. Since each process of S21 to S25 needs to be periodically executed, in the process of S27, if a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S21 (S27: Yes), the process is performed. The process proceeds to S21. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S27: No), the process proceeds to S26, and the lost symbol counter update process is repeated. Here, since the execution time of each process of S21-S25 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the process of the next S21 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the lost symbol counter update process (S26) using the remaining time, the value of the lost symbol counter 33n can be updated at random in one main processing loop.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the touch sensor detection process executed in each process (S25) of the main process of the main control board C. This touch sensor detection process is a process of adding or subtracting the value of the motivation counter 33i depending on whether or not the player is operating the touch sensor 16a. In this touch sensor detection process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the touch sensor 16a is turned on for 10 seconds (S31). If the touch sensor 16a is turned on for 10 seconds as a result of the confirmation (S31: Yes), it means that the touch sensor 16a has been operated for 10 seconds by the player. Next, whether the value of the motivation counter 33i is “10”. It is confirmed whether or not (S32). If the value of the motivation counter 33i is not “10” (S32: No), “1” is added to the value of the motivation counter 33i (S33), and this touch sensor detection process is terminated. In the process of S32, if the value of the motivation counter 33i is “10” (S32: Yes), the value of the motivation counter 33i is already the maximum value, so that the value of the motivation counter 33i is not added, that is, , S33 is skipped, and the touch sensor detection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S31, if the touch sensor 16a is not turned on for 10 seconds (S31: No), it is checked whether the value of the motivation counter 33i is “0” (S34). If the value of the motivation counter 33i is not “0” as a result of the confirmation (S34: No), it is next confirmed whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed since the touch sensor 16a was turned off (S35). If 10 seconds have passed since the touch sensor 16a was turned off (S35: Yes), it means that the player has not operated the touch sensor 16a, so that “1” is subtracted from the value of the motivation counter 33i, and this touch is performed. The sensor detection process is terminated. In addition, when the value of the motivation counter 33i is “0” in the process of S34 (S34: Yes), or when 10 seconds have not elapsed since the touch sensor was turned off in S35 (S35: No), Since it is not the situation that the value of the motivation counter 33i should be subtracted, the process of S36 is skipped and this touch sensor detection process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the variable display setting process (S21) executed in the main process of the main control board C. In this variable display setting process, when the first type start port switch 12a detects a ball and the value of the holding ball counter 33a is not "4" or more, the effect execution 1-4 memory indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 33a This is a process for writing variable display data to 33r to 33u.

  In this variation display setting process (S21), first, it is confirmed whether or not the first type start port switch 12a has detected a sphere (S41). When the first type start port switch 12a has not detected a sphere (S41: No), this variable display setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S41, if the first type start port switch 12a detects a ball (S41: Yes), it is next checked whether or not the value of the reserved ball counter 33a is “4” or more. (S42). If the value of the holding ball counter 33a is equal to or greater than “4” (S42: Yes), it is said that the variable display data has already been written in the effect execution 1-4 memories 33r-33u provided for the number of standby times of the variable display. Therefore, this variable display setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S42, if the value of the holding ball counter 33a is less than “4” (S42: No), it means that the variable display data is not stored for the number of waiting times, and therefore the value of the holding ball counter 33a is set. “1” is added (S43), and a single random number counter 33b, a stored random number counter 33c, a lost reach counter 33l, a lost symbol counter 33n, and a jackpot that are acquired when the first type start port switch 12a detects a ball. The value of the symbol counter 33o is written as variation display data in the effect execution 1-4 memories 33r-33u indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 33a (S44), and the variation display setting process is terminated.

  Next, the reserved ball counter subtraction process executed in the fluctuation process (S22) of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. When the variation display performed on the LCD 10 is completed by the hold ball counter subtraction process or when the big hit game is terminated, the variation display data stored in the performance execution 1 memory 33r is written in the effect execution area 33q. It is. In addition, every time the variable display is performed 50 times, that is, every time the value of the race reach counter 33j reaches “50”, according to the reach display that appears as the display result of the variable display until then, the savings storage is performed. A release lottery is performed as to whether or not the shifted jackpot stored in the counter 33d is awarded. Further, when the release lottery is won, that is, when the release flag 33k is turned on, the shifted jackpot stored in the savings storage counter 33d is continuously given to the player.

  In the reserved ball counter subtraction process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation display is being performed, that is, whether or not the fluctuation display is finished (S51). As a result of the confirmation, if the variable display is being performed (S51: Yes), the reserved ball counter subtraction process is terminated. On the other hand, if the variable display is not being performed (S51: No), it is next confirmed whether or not the jackpot is being hit (S52). If the big hit is being made (S52: Yes), the on-holding ball counter subtraction process is terminated. If it is confirmed (S53) and the value of the holding ball counter 33a is "1" or more (S53: Yes), the process proceeds to S54. In the processing of S53, when the value of the holding ball counter 33a is not “1” or more, that is, when the value of the holding ball counter 33a is “0” (S53: No), the effect execution 1 memory 33r changes. Since the display data is not stored, the reserved ball counter subtraction process is terminated.

  In the process of S54, “1” is subtracted from the value of the holding ball counter 33a (S54), and the variable display data stored in the effect execution 1 memory 33r is written in the effect execution area 33q (S55), and the effect execution 2 is performed. The data of the variable display stored in the four memories 33s to 33u is shifted to the smaller effect executions 1 to 3 memories 33r to 33t, respectively (S56). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the release flag 33k is on (S57). If the release flag 33k is not turned on as a result of the confirmation (S57: No), then “1” is added to the value of the race reach counter 33j (S58), and the value of the race reach counter 33j is “50”. It is confirmed whether or not (S59). If the value of the race reach counter 33j is not “50” as a result of the confirmation (S59: No), a normal selection process is performed to execute a normal variation display (S60). On the other hand, when the value of the race reach counter 33j is “50” (S59: Yes), after clearing the value of the race reach counter 33j to “0” (S61), the shifted jackpot release lottery is performed. Therefore, the release selection process described later in FIG. 12 is executed (S62).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the normal selection process (S60). The normal selection process is a process of setting a variable display command performed on the LCD 10 and transmitting the set command to the display control board D.

  In this normal selection process (S60), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the savings random number counter 33c stored in the effect execution area 33q is a value that generates a jackpot right (S71). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the savings random number counter 33c is a value that generates a jackpot right (S71: Yes), the value of the savings counter 33d is stored in order to store the jackpot right. “1” is added (S72), and the process proceeds to S73. On the other hand, when the value of the savings random number counter 33c is not a value that generates a jackpot right (S71: No), the process of S72 is skipped and the process proceeds to S73.

  In the process of S73, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the single random number counter 33b stored in the effect execution area 33q is a value that generates a big hit (S73). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the single random number counter 33b is a value that generates a jackpot (S73: Yes), the jackpot symbol counter 33o stored in the effect execution area 33q is set in order to set the variable display of the jackpot. A stop symbol command corresponding to the value is set (S74), and a jackpot variation pattern command including one of the reach patterns of turf reach, dirt reach or slope reach is set according to the value of the variation pattern counter 33m ( (S75) The big hit flag 33p is turned on (S76), and the process proceeds to S77.

  In the process of S77, the values of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f or the slope memory 33g are updated according to the reach pattern of the variation pattern command set in S75 (S77), and the updated turf memory 33e and the dirt memory 33f are updated. Then, the value of the horse memory 33h is updated according to the value of the slope memory 33g (S78), each set command is transmitted to the display control board D (S79), and this normal selection process is terminated. Note that after the normal selection process ends, the reserved ball counter subtraction process shown in FIG. 10 also ends.

  On the other hand, in the process of S73, when the value of the single random number counter 33b stored in the effect execution area 33q is not a value that generates a big hit (S73: No), in order to set the display of the fluctuation of the loss, It is checked whether or not the value of the lost reach counter 33l stored in the execution area 33q is a value that causes a lost reach (S80). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the lose reach counter 33l is a value that causes a lose reach (S80: Yes), in order to set the change display of the lose reach, according to the value of the change pattern counter 33m, A loss variation pattern command including one of reach, dirt reach, and slope reach reach patterns is set (S81), and a stop symbol command that can appear at the time of the lose reach stored in the counter buffer 33w is set ( (S82), the process proceeds to S77.

  In the process of S80, if the value of the lose reach counter 33l stored in the effect execution area 33q is not a value that causes a lose reach (S80: No), the effect display is performed in order to set the change display of the loss. A stop symbol command corresponding to the value of the loss symbol counter 33n stored in the execution area 33q is set (S83), and a variation pattern command for loss is set according to the value of the variation pattern counter 33m (S84). The process proceeds to S79.

  Accordingly, the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment is configured such that the normal selection process (S60) is executed in the variable display performed on the LCD 10 until the value of the race reach counter 33j reaches “50”. Each memory 33e to 33g stores the number of times the reach pattern selected in the normal selection process appears. The value stored in each of the memories 33e to 33g is considered in the lace reach executed when the value of the lace reach counter 33j reaches “50”, that is, in the release selection process (see S62 in FIG. 10). The jackpot release lottery shifted according to the value considered is performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the release selection process (S62). As described above, this release selection process is executed when the value of the lace reach counter 33j reaches “50”, and the savings storage counter 33d is selected according to the values of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g. It is a process for performing the release lottery of whether to give the shifted jackpot memorize | stored. In the present embodiment, values are stored in the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g, that is, the turf reach, the dirt reach, and the slope reach are uniformly stored as appearance results. The larger the number of values stored in each of the memories 33e to 33g, the easier it is to give a shifted jackpot. In addition, the reach pattern is weighted in the order of slope reach, turf reach, and dirt reach, and if a slope reach or turf reach that is difficult to appear is configured to be in an advantageous state for the player, A width is provided.

  In the release selection process (S62), first, it is confirmed whether or not the values of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are each “1” or more (S91). As a result of the confirmation, if the values of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are each “1” or more (S91: Yes), the horse memory 33h and the shifted jackpot are most likely to be given. A discharge lottery is performed with reference to mode A of the discharge table 32a (S92).

  On the other hand, when the values of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are not equal to or greater than “1” in the process of S91 (S91: No), that is, the values of any of the memories 33e to 33g are “0”. If it is, then it is checked whether the value of any two of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, or the slope memory 33g is “1” or more (S94). As a result of the confirmation, if the values of any two of the turf memories 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are “1” or more (S94: Yes), then the value of the slope memory 33g is “1”. It is confirmed whether or not it is greater than or equal to (S95). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the slope memory 33g is “1” or more (S95: Yes), it is confirmed whether the value of the motivation counter 33i is “8” or more (S96), and the value of the motivation counter 33i Is “8” or more (S96: Yes), the release lottery is performed with reference to the horse memory 33h and the mode B of the release table 32a in which the shifted jackpot is most likely to be given (S97). When the value of the slope memory 33g is not “1” or more in the process of S95 (S95: No), or when the value of the motivation counter 33i is not “8” or more in the process of S96 (S96: No). A release lottery is performed with reference to the horse memory 33h and the mode C of the release table 32a in which the shifted jackpot is the third most likely to be given (S98).

  On the other hand, in the process of S94, if the values of any two of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g are not "1" or more (S94: No), then the turf memory 33e, the dart memory It is checked whether the value of one of the memory 33f and the slope memory 33g is “1” or more (S99). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of any one of the turf memory 33e, the dart memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g is “1” or more (S99: Yes), then the value of the slope memory 33g is “1”. It is confirmed whether or not this is the case (S100). When the value of the slope memory 33g is “1” or more (S100: Yes), it is checked whether the value of the motivation counter 33i is “8” or more (S101), and the value of the motivation counter 33i is If it is “8” or more (S101: Yes), a release lottery is performed with reference to the horse memory 33h and the mode D of the release table 32a in which the shifted jackpot is most likely to be given fourth (S102).

  On the other hand, if the value of the slope memory 33g is not “1” or more in the processing of S100 (S100: No), then it is confirmed whether or not the value of the turf memory 33e is “1” or more (S103). . If the value of the turf memory 33e is equal to or greater than “1” as a result of the confirmation (S103: Yes), refer to the horse memory 33h and the mode E of the release table 32a in which the shifted jackpot is the fifth most likely to be given. A release lottery is performed (S104). In the process of S103, when the value of the turf memory 33e is not "1" or more (S103: No), that is, when only the value of the dart memory 33f is "1" or more, it is the most shifted from the horse memory 33h. A release lottery is performed with reference to the mode F of the release table 32a where it is difficult to give the jackpot (S105). In the process of S101, when the value of the motivation counter 33i is not “8” or more (S101: No), the process proceeds to S104.

  After the release lottery is performed in S92, S97, S98, S102, S104, or S105, or the value of any one of the turf memory 33e, the dirt memory 33f, and the slope memory 33g is “1” or more in the process of S99 If not (S99: No), a release success / failure process (S93) is performed to determine whether or not the release lottery is successful.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the release success / failure process (S93). In this release success / failure process, it is determined whether or not the release lottery performed with reference to the horse memory 33h and the release table 32a is won, and a variable display (race reach) command is set according to the success / failure process. It is processing to do.

  In this release success / failure process (S93), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the single random number counter 33b stored in the effect execution area 33q is a value that generates a big hit (S111). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the single random number counter 33b is a value that generates a jackpot (S111: Yes), “1” is added to the value of the savings storage counter 33d in order to guarantee the jackpot ( (S112), the process proceeds to S113. Even during the race reach, by ensuring the big hit in the single random number counter 33b, it is possible to provide an appropriate game without causing the player to be disadvantaged.

  In the process of S113, it is confirmed whether or not the release lottery is won in the release selection process (S62) of FIG. 12 (S113). As a result of confirmation, if the release lottery is won (S113: Yes), the release flag 33k is turned on (S114), and the big hit flag 33p is turned on (S115). Then, a stop symbol command corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o stored in the effect execution area 33q is set (S116), and a variation pattern command for the release winning at the time of race reach is determined according to the value of the variation pattern counter 33m. The set command is set (S117), and the set command is transmitted to the display control board D (S118). Note that when this release success / failure process ends, the release selection process (S62) shown in FIG. 12 ends, and the reserved ball counter subtraction process shown in FIG. 10 ends.

  On the other hand, if the release lottery is not won in the process of S113 (S113: No), a stop symbol command corresponding to the value of the lost symbol counter 33n stored in the effect execution area 33q is set (S119), According to the value of the variation pattern counter 33m, a variation pattern command of emission loss at the time of race reach is set (S120), and the process proceeds to S118.

  With this release success / failure process, the release flag 33k is turned on, and the release process (see S63 in FIG. 10) is executed in the variable display after the jackpot is finished, and the shifted jackpot is continuously given to the player. Is done.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the release process (S63). By this release process, the shifted jackpot stored in the savings memory counter 33d is given to the player.

  In this release process (S63), first, whether or not the data of the variable display stored in the effect execution area 33q is a value that generates a big hit, that is, the value of the single random number counter 33b or the surplus random number counter 33c is a big hit. It is confirmed whether or not it is a value that generates (S121). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the single random number counter 33b or the savings random number counter 33c is not a value that generates a jackpot (S121: No), first, in order to give the shifted jackpot, “1” is subtracted from the value (S122), and then it is confirmed whether or not the value of the savings storage counter 33d is “1” or more (S123). If the value of the savings storage counter 33d is not “1” or more (S123: No), it means that the shifted jackpot is not stored, so the release flag 33k is set so as not to select the release process in the subsequent fluctuation display. It is turned off (S124), and the process proceeds to S125. On the other hand, when the value of the savings counter 33d is “1” or more in the processing of S123 (S123: Yes), it means that there is at least one shifted jackpot, so even in the next fluctuation display In order to give the shifted jackpot, the process of S124 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S125.

  In the process of S121, if the data of the variable display stored in the effect execution area 33q is a value that generates a jackpot (S121: Yes), in order to guarantee the jackpot, the saving storage counter 33d The processing of S122 to S124 is skipped so as not to subtract the value, and the processing proceeds to S125. Even during the race reach, by ensuring the big hit in the single random number counter 33b, it is possible to provide an appropriate game without causing the player to be disadvantaged.

  In the processing from S125, the jackpot flag 33p is turned on (S125), a stop symbol command corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 33o stored in the effect execution area 33q is set (S126), and the value of the variation pattern counter is set. A jackpot variation pattern command is set according to (S127), each set command is transmitted to the display control board D (S128), and this discharge process (S63) is terminated. In addition, after completion | finish of a discharge process, the reservation ball | bowl counter subtraction process shown in FIG.

  As described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is configured so that a lot of game value can be easily given to the race reach with various reach patterns appearing uniformly. Therefore, the appearance states of the reach patterns stacked in a plurality of variation displays can be reflected in the shifted jackpot grant lottery in the race reach performed every 50 variation displays. For this reason, the player can maintain high concentration even for the display results of a plurality of variable displays other than the race reach, regardless of only the race reach to which a high game value can be given. Therefore, since the concentration of the player can be maintained high even in continued games, the gameability by continuously playing the games can be improved.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  The modification of this invention is shown below. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first condition is configured to be satisfied substantially regularly, and the second condition is configured to be satisfied at random. Game machine 1. The first condition that is executed substantially periodically when the second dynamic display that is executed randomly is established by establishing the first condition substantially periodically and by establishing the second condition randomly. A selection rate for giving a predetermined game value is switched according to the appearance of the dynamic display. Therefore, the appearance mode of the first dynamic display that is executed almost regularly can be reflected in the predetermined game value grant lottery at the time of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. Therefore, the player can easily give a predetermined game value to the appearance of the first dynamic display that is executed almost regularly until the second dynamic display that is executed at random is executed. By playing a game while expecting a transition, even if the first dynamic display itself does not give a predetermined game value, it is possible to gain interest by the appearance of the first dynamic display. Gameability can be provided, and gameability by continuously playing games can be improved. Further, by allowing the player to continue the game, the profit of the game hall can be increased. Examples of the predetermined display result include a display result that suggests the player is given a predetermined game value.

  In the gaming machine 1, the control means includes dynamic number storage means for counting the number of times of the dynamic display, and random extraction means for randomly obtaining a value based on establishment of a predetermined condition, The dynamic execution means executes the first dynamic display when the value stored in the dynamic number storage means reaches a first predetermined value, and the second dynamic execution means A gaming machine (2), wherein the second dynamic display is executed when the value acquired by the random extraction means is a second predetermined value. The first dynamic execution means is configured to execute the first dynamic display when the value of the dynamic number storage means reaches the first predetermined value, that is, when the dynamic display is performed for the first predetermined number of times. ing. Further, the second dynamic execution means is configured to execute the second dynamic display when the value acquired by the random extraction means is the second predetermined value. Therefore, the appearance of the first dynamic display that is executed approximately regularly every first predetermined number of times can be reflected in the lottery of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. Therefore, by configuring the game value to be able to be given to the player by continuing the game, it is possible to provide a new game and improve the game by continuously playing the game. Further, by allowing the player to continue the game, the profit of the game hall can be increased.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first condition is configured to be satisfied at random, and the second condition is configured to be satisfied substantially periodically. Game machine 3. The first condition that has been randomly executed at the time of execution of the second dynamic display that is executed substantially periodically by satisfying the first condition randomly and by satisfying the second condition substantially periodically. A selection rate for giving a predetermined game value is switched according to the appearance of the dynamic display. Therefore, the appearance mode of the first dynamic display executed at random can be reflected in the predetermined game value grant lottery at the second dynamic display executed almost regularly. Therefore, the player can easily give the predetermined game value to the appearance of the first dynamic display that is executed at random until the second dynamic display that is executed almost regularly is executed. By playing a game while expecting a transition, even if the first dynamic display itself does not give a predetermined game value, it is possible to gain interest by the appearance of the first dynamic display. Gameability can be provided, and gameability by continuously playing games can be improved. Further, by allowing the player to continue the game, the profit of the game hall can be increased.

  In the gaming machine 3, the control means includes dynamic number storage means for counting the number of times of the dynamic display, and random extraction means for randomly acquiring a value based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The dynamic execution means executes the first dynamic display when the value acquired by the random extraction means is a third predetermined value, and the second dynamic execution means The gaming machine 4 characterized in that the second dynamic display is executed when the number-of-times storage means reaches a fourth predetermined value. The first dynamic execution means is configured to execute the first dynamic display when the value acquired by the random extraction means is the third predetermined value. Further, the second dynamic execution means executes the second dynamic display when the value of the dynamic number storage means reaches the fourth predetermined value, that is, when the dynamic display is performed for the fourth predetermined number of times. It is configured. Thus, the appearance of the first dynamic display that is randomly executed can be reflected in the lottery of the second dynamic display that is executed every fourth predetermined number of times. Therefore, by configuring the game value to be able to be given to the player by continuing the game, it is possible to provide a new game and improve the game by continuously playing the game. Further, by allowing the player to continue the game, the profit of the game hall can be increased.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first condition and the second condition are configured to be satisfied at random. By randomly establishing the first condition and the second condition, according to the appearance of the first dynamic display that was randomly executed at the time of execution of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. A selection rate for giving a predetermined game value is switched. Therefore, the appearance mode of the first dynamic display that is randomly executed can be reflected in the predetermined lottery for a predetermined game value at the time of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. Therefore, the player transitions the appearance of the first dynamic display executed at random to a state in which a predetermined game value is easily given until the second dynamic display executed at random is executed. By playing a game while expecting to be played, even if the first dynamic display itself does not give a predetermined game value, it is possible to gain interest by the appearance of the first dynamic display. In addition to providing performance, it is possible to improve gameability by continuously playing games. Further, by allowing the player to continue the game, the profit of the game hall can be increased.

  In the gaming machine 5, the control means includes a first random extraction means that randomly acquires a value based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a second random extraction that similarly acquires a value randomly based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. And the first dynamic execution means executes the first dynamic display when the value acquired by the first random extraction means is a fifth predetermined value, and The gaming machine 6 is characterized in that the second dynamic execution means executes the second dynamic display when the value acquired by the second random extraction means is a sixth predetermined value. The first dynamic execution means is configured to execute the first dynamic display when the value acquired by the first random extraction means is the fifth predetermined value. Further, the second dynamic execution means is configured to execute the second dynamic display when the value acquired by the second random extraction means is the sixth predetermined value. Accordingly, the appearance of the first dynamic display that is randomly executed can be reflected in the lottery of the second dynamic display that is randomly executed. Therefore, by configuring the game value to be able to be given to the player by continuing the game, it is possible to provide a new game and improve the game by continuously playing the game. Further, by allowing the player to continue the game, the profit of the game hall can be increased.

  2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means includes a dynamic state storage means for storing the appearance of the first dynamic display. Machine 7. Conventionally, even if a dynamic display (for example, reach display) that can suggest a special gaming state appears, the player has a low probability that the dynamic display can expect a special gaming state depending on the player's experience or the like. When it is determined that the player is in the dynamic display, the player recognizes that the special game state is difficult to be given and is awakened, which may reduce concentration. Therefore, the control means stores the appearance state of the first dynamic display by the dynamic state storage means, and is configured to be able to give the special game state in the second dynamic display according to the appearance aspect. Therefore, even if a dynamic display with a low probability of expecting a special gaming state appears, the player's concentration can be maintained high, so that the game is continued without lowering the player's interest Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability.

  In the gaming machine 7, the dynamic state storage means stores the number of appearances of the first dynamic display.

  In the gaming machine 7, the dynamic state storage means stores the previously displayed content of the first dynamic display.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the control means provides the player with the predetermined gaming value when a predetermined display result appears in the first dynamic display. A gaming machine 10 characterized by providing In the first dynamic display, when a predetermined display result appears, a predetermined game value is given to the player. Therefore, the player can expect a special game state even when the first dynamic display is being executed, so that variations can be provided in the game and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The gaming machine 11 according to claim 1, wherein the first dynamic display is an entertaining change suggesting the provision of the special gaming state.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second dynamic display is an entertaining change suggesting the provision of the special gaming state.

  The gaming machine 13 according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium spheres) is given.

  The gaming machine 14 according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 15 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of the display screen of a liquid crystal display. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which comprises the memory of RAM of a main control board. (A) is the discharge | release table which showed the discharge | release probability in horse memory and each mode. (B) is a table showing conditions for entering each mode. (C) is a table | surface which showed the reach pattern according to the value of the fluctuation pattern counter of losing reach. It is a flowchart of the NMI interruption process performed by the main control board at the time of the power failure of the pachinko machine by generation | occurrence | production of a power failure etc. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the touch sensor detection process performed in each process of the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed in the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the reservation ball counter subtraction process performed in the fluctuation process of the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the normal selection process performed in the reservation ball counter subtraction process. It is a flowchart of the discharge | release selection process performed in a reservation ball | bowl counter subtraction process. It is a flowchart of the release success / failure process executed in the release selection process. It is a flowchart of the discharge | release process performed in a reservation ball | bowl counter subtraction process.

Explanation of symbols

10 Liquid crystal display (LCD, display device)
33c Savings random number counter (part of random sampling means)
33d Savings storage counter (savings storage means)
33e Turf memory (part of appearance state storage means)
33f Dirt memory (part of appearance status storage means)
33g Slope memory (part of appearance status storage means)
33j Race reach counter (part of dynamic number storage means)
33k release flag (part of granting means, part of surplus release means)
C Main control board (part of control means)
D Control board for display (part of control means)
P Pachinko machine (game machine)
S59 (part of the number determination means)
S62 Release selection processing (part of second dynamic execution means)
S71, S72 (part of special game savings means)
S93 Discharge appropriateness processing (part of appearance determination means)

Claims (1)

A display device for displaying a plurality of identification information; and a control means for drawing whether or not to give a predetermined game value to a player and causing the display device to dynamically display the identification information. When a lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived by means, a predetermined display result is displayed in a dynamic display of the identification information and the predetermined game value is given to the player In gaming machines,
The dynamic display includes a first dynamic display and a second dynamic display,
The control means includes first dynamic execution means for executing the first dynamic display on the display device when a first condition is satisfied;
Second dynamic execution means for executing the second dynamic display on the display device when a second condition is satisfied;
The appearance of the first dynamic display executed by the first dynamic execution means before the appearance of the second dynamic display when the second dynamic display is made to appear by the second dynamic execution means And a previously determined determination switching means for switching a selection rate for giving a predetermined display result in the second dynamic display.

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