JP2009106506A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of performing profit provision using out-balls which pleases a game player at a low cost without complicating a structure. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes: a game board in which a prize-winning region providing a chance for delivering prize balls and an out port for discharging the game balls which do not pass through the prize-winning region as out-balls are formed in a playfield where the game balls roll; a discharge passage for discharging the game balls passing through the out port to the outside of the game machine; an out-ball detection means for detecting that the game ball passes through a prescribed region in the discharge passage; a profit provision lottery means for performing the lottery whether or not a prescribed profit is to be provided to the player under the condition that the out-ball detection means detects the passage of the game ball; and a profit provision means for providing a character image 94 different from the prize ball according to the lottery result of the profit provision lottery means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Generally, in a pachinko gaming machine, one or more winning holes are provided in a game board on which a game ball rolls, and when the game ball passes the winning hole, an electromagnetic sensitive proximity sensor or the like is detected. . Depending on the detection result of the game ball passing, various kinds of accessories (electric tulips, electric accessories, etc.) are actuated and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  Many of the game balls that have not passed through the winning opening as described above are out balls that are not involved in the prize ball. The out ball enters the out port provided below the game board, and moves to the transport path of the game ball through the out ball discharge path of the gaming machine. This game ball transport path is one of so-called game ball collection facilities in an island facility, for example, in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are gathered. A game ball (out ball) entering the out mouth has no interest for the player. The player just feels emptiness just by seeing off the game balls rented in place of cash as waste balls and being collected.

For this reason, there has been provided a gaming machine that uses a game ball that has entered from the out mouth to provide a profit by displaying an effect such as a bingo game that is executed according to the rolling situation in the second game area. (Patent Document 1).
JP 2007-202980 A

  However, in order to use a game ball that has entered from such an out port, it is necessary to roll the game ball again in the second game area after it is transported upward, and the gaming machine is structurally It tends to be complicated and expensive.

  Accordingly, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out-ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a game that can be provided at a low cost without complicating the structure of providing a profit using an out-ball to entertain a player. Is to provide a machine.

  (1) A game board in which a game area in which a game ball rolls is formed with a winning area that triggers a payout of a winning ball, and an out port that discharges a gaming ball that has not passed through the winning area as an out ball. A game machine having a discharge path for discharging the game ball that has passed through the out port to the outside of the game machine, an out-ball detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area in the discharge path, and Based on the fact that the out-ball detecting means detects the passing of the game ball, a profit providing lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to provide a predetermined profit to the player, and according to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means A gaming machine comprising profit providing means for providing a profit different from a prize ball.

  According to the invention of (1), according to the result of the lottery based on the detection of the out ball discharged through the discharge route and out of the gaming machine, a predetermined profit (for example, a two-dimensional code image or , Music, etc.). Thus, in order to provide a predetermined profit by detecting an out ball passing through the discharge path, for example, compared to a conventional gaming machine that needs to play a bingo game to provide a predetermined profit The structure for providing a predetermined benefit can be simplified. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), display means for displaying effects relating to a game, lottery display means for performing display related to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means, and display control for controlling display of the display means And a lottery display control means for controlling the display of the lottery display means.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), in the display means (for example, liquid crystal display device), the effect display (for example, reach effect) relating to the game is performed, and the lottery display means (for example, liquid crystal display) In a display device, 7 segment LED, etc.), a display related to the lottery result is performed. Thus, since the lottery display means displays the lottery result based on the detection of the out ball, the player can obtain a predetermined profit in addition to the interest in the normal game (for example, variable display game). A game can be played with an interest in whether or not. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a profit using an out ball that amuses the player.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (2), the profit providing means is the display means, and the display control means controls display of the display means according to a lottery result of the profit providing lottery means. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (2), a predetermined benefit is provided by the display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device). Thus, by performing the display means and the profit providing means by the same means, the structure can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  (4) In the gaming machine of (1) to (3), the profit providing lottery means performs a lottery based on the fact that the out-ball detecting means detects the passage of a predetermined number of game balls. To play.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), in a state that is not preferable for a player that a predetermined number of game balls are out-balls and discharged out of the gaming machine, a predetermined profit is obtained. A lottery is performed as to whether or not to be provided. Thus, even if a predetermined number of game balls are discharged, there is a possibility that a predetermined profit can be obtained, so that it is possible to maintain the player's interest and entertain the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a profit using an out ball that amuses the player.

  (5) In the gaming machine of (1) to (4), probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means, fired game ball detecting means for detecting a fired game ball, and the fired game ball In accordance with detection by the detection means, the number of fired balls counting means for counting the number of shot balls, a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning area, and a payout according to the detection result of the winning detection means. A prize ball number determining means for determining the number of paid-out balls, and a payout rate calculating means for calculating a payout rate that is a ratio of the number of fired balls and the number of paid-out balls, and the probability setting means includes the probability setting means, A gaming machine characterized in that a winning probability is set according to a payout rate calculated by a payout rate calculating means.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (4), the probability that a predetermined profit is provided is changed according to the calculated payout rate. For example, if the game payout rate is low, the possibility that a predetermined profit will be obtained even if a predetermined number of game balls are discharged, such as increasing the possibility of obtaining a predetermined profit, depending on the calculated game play rate Is changed, it is possible to maintain the player's interest and entertain the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  (6) The gaming machine according to (1) to (4), comprising: probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means; and game execution means for executing a game in a plurality of gaming states, wherein the probability setting The means sets a winning probability according to the gaming state executed by the game executing means.

  According to the invention of (6), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (4), the probability that a predetermined profit is provided is changed according to the gaming state. For example, in the case of a gaming machine having a so-called sudden probability change as a gaming state, the probability state is changed to a player who increases the possibility of obtaining a predetermined profit at the time of sudden probability change. By changing the possibility of obtaining profits, it becomes possible to maintain the player's interest and entertain the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  (7) In the gaming machine of (1) to (4), probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means, fired game ball detecting means for detecting a fired game ball, and the fired game ball In response to detection by the detection means, in the probability setting means, a launch game ball lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to add a value to a decision variable for determining whether or not to set a winning probability; And a setting change lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to set a winning probability when the value of the decision variable exceeds a specified value, and the probability setting means includes the setting change A gaming machine, wherein a winning probability is set according to a lottery result of a lottery means.

  According to the invention of (7), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (4), a lottery is performed when a game ball is fired, and when this lottery is won, a decision variable is added. When this decision variable exceeds a predetermined value, a lottery is performed as to whether to change the probability of providing a predetermined profit. In this way, since the probability of providing a predetermined profit is changed in relation to the game ball being fired, for a player who has enjoyed the game for a long time, it is possible to provide and entertain a variety of games. Can do. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12, various components arranged on the main body frame 12, and a door 11 that is pivotally attached to the front of the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. It consists of and. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. The upper plate 20 is provided with a ball lending operation panel (not shown). The ball lending operation panel instructs exchange of electronic data and game balls when a card storing electronic data exchangeable with game balls is inserted into a card unit 150 (see FIG. 4) described later. A lending button for returning, a return button for returning the card from the card unit 150, and a display panel (not shown) composed of a 7-segment LED for displaying electronic data information (balance information) stored in the card. .

  The main body frame 12 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14, and the like. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 in FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 on the game board 14. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit game state, a production effect image is displayed during the execution of the big hit game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, an area in which game members such as a planted area of the game nail 13, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom of layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. In addition, speakers 46 that generate effect display sounds and the like are installed on both upper sides of the door 11.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Furthermore, a touch switch (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch switch is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 4) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch switch (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower right side with respect to the game board 14.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol change display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold display LED 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are provided. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is turned on.

  On the right side of the special symbol indicator 35, round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the maximum number of rounds during the execution of the big hit game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 4th power pattern). ). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit that performs effect display based on a predetermined condition.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and also with a character image such as “Big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), the obstacle 55, the passing gates 54a and 54b, the stage 57, the starting port 25, the shutter 40, the big winning port 39, the general winning ports 56a and 56b, Game members such as 56 c and 56 d and an out port 58 are provided on the game board 14.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the obstacle 55, the stage 57, etc., it flows downward toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A warp port 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball enters the warp port 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with an ordinary electric accessory (may be referred to as an ordinary electric combination for short). The ordinary electric accessory includes a pair of opposed blade members and an ordinary electric agent solenoid 118 (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the blade member. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 4) is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66, as will be described in detail later.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball switch 116 (see FIG. 4). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball switch 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passage gate switches 114 and 115 (see FIG. 4). Pass gate switches 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the pass gates 54a and 54b. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing gate switches 114 and 115, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined light emission display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory provided at the start port 25 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball enters the start port 25. It becomes easier. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is put on hold. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a general area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 4). The shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined interval time elapses after the round game ends, the game can continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a big hit game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuation rounds) varies depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from the “1” round to the “15” round by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 4)). Also good.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the general areas in the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d and the big winning port 39 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  The game balls that have not entered the start opening 25, the big winning opening 39, and the general winning openings 56a to 56d pass through the out opening 58 and pass through the discharge path 59 that communicates with the back side of the game board 14. Then, it is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Thus, the discharge path 59 is an example of a discharge path that discharges the game ball that has passed through the out port 58 to the outside of the gaming machine. Also, in this way, the game board 14 has a winning area that triggers payout of the winning ball in the gaming area where the gaming ball rolls, and an out port that discharges the gaming ball that has not passed the winning area as an out ball. It is an example of a game board on which is formed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be any display means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a special symbol determination that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won by random lottery. Table, special symbol variation pattern determination table, normal symbol determination table, normal symbol variation pattern determination table, probability state determination table, grand prize opening mode table, etc., which are referred to when the normal symbol lottery is won by random lottery Various tables (all not shown) are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, Big winning prize winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, prize ball counter, waiting time timer, big winning opening time timer, data indicating number of reserved balls for special symbols, holding for normal symbols Data indicating the number of balls, data indicating the number of out-balls, data indicating the number of shot balls, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. The prize ball counter is for counting game balls paid out as prize balls.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big winning prize during one round and passed the count switch 104.

  When the game ball wins the starting opening 25 but the change display of the special symbol cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of times of holding is limited to a predetermined number.

  That is, in the present embodiment, execution of a special symbol game up to four times is put on hold by winning a game ball at the start opening 25.

  When the game ball passes through the pass gate switches 114 and 115, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The data indicating the number of out balls indicates the number of game balls that have passed through the discharge path 59. The data indicating the number of shot balls indicates the number of game balls that have been shot.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the firing ball switch 101, the count switch 104, the general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passing gate. The switches 114 and 115, the start winning ball switch 116, the out ball switch 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big winning port solenoid 120, the backup clear switch 124, and the firing ball switch 127 are connected.

  The count switch 104 is provided in a special area in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). The count switch 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a special area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided at the general winning ports 56a to 56d (see FIG. 3), respectively. The general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  Pass gate switches 114 and 115 are provided in the pass gates 54a and 54b (see FIG. 3), respectively. The passing gate switches 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball switch 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball switch 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the start port 25.

  The out ball switch 117 is provided in the discharge path 59. The out ball switch 117 supplies a detection signal to the main control circuit 60 in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area in the discharge path. Thus, the out ball switch 117 is an example of an out ball detecting unit that detects that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area in the discharge path.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a vane member provided in the ordinary electric accessory via a link member (not shown), and the vane member is opened according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Alternatively, it is closed.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening state open or closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

  The firing ball switch 127 is provided in the launching device 130 and transmits a detection signal corresponding to the detection of the game ball launched from the launching device 130 to the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition to the launch ball switch 127, the launch device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as a launch solenoid or a touch switch. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid. Thus, the launching device 130 is an example of a launching unit that launches a game ball into the game area of the game board. As described above, the upper plate 20 is an example of a storage unit that stores the game balls transported to the launching unit.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent light bulbs, LEDs, and the like, specifically, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, special symbol display 35 (7 segment LED), and normal symbol display 33. (Display lamp).

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for controlling the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the change display of the special symbol. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores an effect pattern table that defines an effect pattern for reach effect. The program ROM 208 also stores a reach effect change pattern table that defines changes in reach effect effect patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

[Control of gaming machines]
Control performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the control flow described in this specification is an example, does not limit the present invention, and may be another control flow.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling a special symbol. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling a normal symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the symbol display device. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a port output process. In this process, for example, when the main CPU 66 opens the special prize opening 39 based on the special symbol determination process of S1114 (see FIG. 11), a signal is transmitted to the special prize solenoid. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the output of the effect control command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 pays out a game ball in accordance with a prize ball counter (for example, a prize ball counter that is added in accordance with a prize entered into the big prize opening 39) stored in the main RAM 70. 128. Processing for storing a payout signal for transmission. The stored payout signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19, and the payout / firing control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 based on the payout signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers (special hit determination random numbers), jackpot symbol random numbers, normal hit determination random numbers, initial value random numbers, round number determination random numbers, and the like stored in the main RAM 70. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from the switch. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S231, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count switch 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter. A process of adding 15 to the ball counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S232. Thus, the count switch 104 is an example of a winning detection means that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning ball number determining unit that determines the number of payout balls to be paid out in accordance with the detection result of the winning detection unit.

  In step S232, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 have detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the general winning ball award ball counter is 1. A process of adding 10 to the prize ball counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S233. As described above, the general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 are an example of winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning ball number determining unit that determines the number of payout balls to be paid out in accordance with the detection result of the winning detection unit.

  In step S233, a start opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning ball switch 116 has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the start opening ball counter and adds it to the prize ball counter. The process of adding 3 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S234. Thus, the start winning ball switch 116 is an example of a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed the winning area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning ball number determining unit that determines the number of payout balls to be paid out in accordance with the detection result of the winning detection unit.

  In step S234, pass gate pass processing is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the passing gate switches 114 and 115 have detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the data value indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to step S235.

  In step S235, out-sphere detection processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a command corresponding to the game ball passing through the out ball switch 117. If this process ends, the process moves to step S236.

  In step S236, a payout rate calculation process is performed. As will be described later in detail, the main CPU 66 performs a process of calculating a payout rate. This subroutine ends.

[Out ball detection processing]
The out sphere detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S810, a process for determining whether or not it has passed is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the out-sphere switch 117 has been passed, the process proceeds to step S820. If it is not determined that the out-sphere detection process has passed, the process proceeds to step S830.

  In step S820, a process of adding 1 to the number of out balls is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of out balls stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S830.

  In step S830, a process for determining whether or not the number of out balls is greater than or equal to a predetermined value is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of out balls is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 100 balls or more), the process moves to step S840. Exit the subroutine. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a profit providing lottery unit that performs a lottery based on the out-ball detecting unit detecting the passage of a predetermined number of game balls.

  In step S840, processing for resetting the number of out balls is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the number of out balls stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S850.

  In step S850, processing for determining whether or not to provide profit is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 extracts a random number, performs a lottery to determine whether or not to provide a predetermined profit, and determines to provide a profit, the process moves to step S860 and does not determine to provide a profit. This subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a profit providing lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to provide a predetermined profit to the player on condition that the out-ball detecting means detects the passage of the game ball.

  In step S860, processing for setting a profit providing command is performed. The profit providing command set in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S21 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Calculation rate calculation]
With reference to FIG. 9, the exit rate calculation process will be described.

  In step S910, a process for determining whether or not a shot ball has been detected is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the shot ball is detected by the shot ball switch 127, the process proceeds to step S920, and if it is not determined that the shot ball detection has changed, the process proceeds to step S930. Transfer. Thus, the launch ball switch 127 is an example of a launch game ball detection unit that detects a launched game ball.

  In step S920, a process of adding the firing ball value is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the shot ball value stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S930. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a fired ball number counting unit that counts the number of fired balls in response to detection by the fired game ball detecting unit.

  In step S930, a process for determining whether or not the number of shot balls is 10 is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of shot balls stored in the main RAM 70 is 100, the process proceeds to step S940, and when it is not determined that the number of shot balls is 100, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S940, a ball exit rate calculation process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the ball exit rate based on the number of shot balls stored in the main RAM 70 and the value of the prize ball counter, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S950. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a payout rate calculating means for calculating a payout rate that is a ratio between the number of shot balls and the number of payout balls.

  In step S950, a winning ball clear process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 clears the number of winning balls by clearing the value of the winning ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S960.

  In step S960, a firing ball clear process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 clears the number of winning balls by clearing the value of the number of shot balls stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S970.

  In step S970, a process for determining whether or not a predetermined pitching rate is obtained is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is equal to or less than the predetermined pitch rate, the process proceeds to step S980. If it is not determined to be the predetermined pitch rate, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S980, a probability setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the winning probability in the lottery for determining whether or not to provide a profit to a high probability. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a probability setting unit that sets a winning probability in accordance with the payout rate calculated by the payout rate calculating unit.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1002, a special symbol memory check process is performed. Details of the special symbol memory check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1004.

  In step S1004, a special symbol variation time management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of step S1006 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1006.

  In step S1006, a special symbol display time management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1008.

  In step S1008, a big hit start interval management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 5, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1010.

  In step S1010, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1012.

  In step S1012, a special winning opening opening process is performed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S1014 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1014.

  In step S1014, jackpot end interval processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the probability change state is entered. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time reduction flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the time reduction state is entered. Here, the probability variation state in the present embodiment refers to a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol game is increased. Also, the short-time state is variable except when the winning probability of the normal symbol game is increased and the opening time of the blade member of the normal electric accessory is lengthened, and the special symbol game is held only once or once. Refers to the state of shortening the time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1018.

  In step S1018, a special winning opening reopening process is performed. In this process, the stored control signal is transmitted to the special prize opening solenoid 120 in step S19, and the special prize opening solenoid 120 opens the special prize opening 39 based on the control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1022. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player.

  In step S1022, a special symbol game end process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (00). If it is determined that the control state flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S1104, and the control state flag is ( If it is not determined that it is (00), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1104, a process for determining whether or not the starting memory number exceeds 0 is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number (special symbol memory number) exceeds 0, the process proceeds to step S1106, and when it determines that the start memory number does not exceed 0, the process proceeds to step S1122. Transfer.

  In step S1106, a process for setting (01) as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (01) as the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1108.

  In step S1108, the number of starting memories is reduced by 1 and transferred to the special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the values of the start storage areas (special symbol storage areas) (1) to (4) (big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers) of the main RAM 70 as the start storage areas (0) to (0). Transfer to (3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  In step S1110, a big hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a special symbol determination table (not shown) according to the high probability state (so-called probability variation) and the low probability state. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit depending on whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number value in the start storage area (0) matches the value stored in the selected special symbol determination table. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1114. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a lottery means for lottering whether or not to execute a special game.

  In step S1114, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a special symbol. More specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to a selected special symbol determination table (not shown) according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S1110), and performs a process of determining a special symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1116.

  In step S1116, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a special symbol variation pattern. More specifically, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol variation pattern with reference to a special symbol variation pattern determination table (not shown) according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S1110). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1118. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of an execution control unit that executes a plurality of gaming state games. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a selection unit that selects a gaming state based on a predetermined condition.

  In step S1118, a variable time setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting the fluctuation time. More specifically, the main CPU 66 sets a variation time from the determined variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1120.

  In step S1120, processing for clearing the value of the storage area (0) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the value of the start storage area (0). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1122, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for displaying a demonstration. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1210, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1220.

  In step S1220, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1230.

  In step S1230, command analysis control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. It will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1240.

  In step S1240, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuating speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. And are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives the profit providing command, the sub CPU 206, based on the data for displaying the effect image relating to the lottery of whether or not to provide the profit and the effect image as the profit, Various image data such as two-dimensional barcode image data is read from the image data ROM 216 and superimposed and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1250. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a profit providing unit that is a display unit. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that controls display of the display unit. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that controls display of the display unit in accordance with the lottery result of the profit providing lottery unit. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a lottery display control unit that controls display of the lottery display unit.

  In step S1250, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S1260.

  In step S1260, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1220.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1310, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1320.

  In step S1320, processing for storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1230 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1330.

  In step S1330, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1310 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1410, processing for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and determines whether a command is received from the main control circuit 60. If it is determined that the sub CPU 206 has received a command, the process proceeds to step S1420. If it is not determined that a command has been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of reading command data stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1430.

  In step S1430, a process for determining whether or not an effect command is stored in a predetermined area of work RAM 210 is performed. If it is determined that the sub CPU 206 has received the effect command, the process proceeds to step S1440, and if it is not determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S1450.

  In step S1440, sub CPU206 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the received production command. More specifically, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect pattern table stored in the program ROM 208, determines the effect contents such as the effect type, effect time, image pattern, sound pattern, etc., in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The process to memorize is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1450, processing for determining whether or not a profit providing command is stored in a predetermined area of work RAM 210 is performed. If it is determined that the sub CPU 206 has received the benefit providing command, the process proceeds to step S1470, and if it is not determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S1480.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of providing a predetermined profit to the player based on the received profit providing command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 206 performs processing corresponding to the received command. When this processing is completed, this sub-routine ends.

[Description of display screen]
An example in which a predetermined benefit is provided will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which a super reach effect is displayed. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which a predetermined profit is displayed by changing a part of the super reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the liquid crystal display 32 displays a character image 90 (for example, a fighter-like character image with 7 on both wings) showing super reach. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 94 (for example, a UFO-like character image to which identification information is attached) in a form indicating super reach. In addition, a super reach effect is achieved in which the fighter-like character image 90 attacks the UFO-like character image 94 to improve the expectation of a big hit. A character image 95 (for example, a character image of an explosion that explodes UFO) is displayed as a display related to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means. Further, the speaker 46 generates a sound indicating super reach (for example, a special musical piece, a missile firing sound, a UFO sounding). Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit that displays an effect related to a game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 90 (for example, a fighter-like character image with 7 on both wings) showing super reach. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 94 (for example, a UFO-like character image to which identification information is attached) in a form indicating super reach. In addition, a character image 92 (for example, a character image such as a two-dimensional barcode) as a predetermined profit is displayed. A character image 95 (for example, a character image of an explosion that explodes UFO) is displayed as a display related to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means. For example, the UFO-like character image 94 explodes, and a character image 92 such as a two-dimensional barcode is displayed from behind the flame image character 95. The character image 92 such as a two-dimensional barcode is not displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Further, the speaker 46 generates a sound indicating super reach (for example, a special musical piece, a missile firing sound, a UFO sounding). Thus, since the character image 92 such as a two-dimensional barcode is displayed from behind the bomb flame character image 95, the player is interested in whether or not a predetermined profit can be obtained from behind the bomb flame character image 95. Can wait. Further, for example, the predetermined benefit provided by the two-dimensional barcode may be a URL for obtaining a special image or music, setting information of a pachislot in a game hall, or the like. In the present embodiment, in the liquid crystal display device, display corresponding to the profit providing lottery is performed, but display means other than the liquid crystal display device such as an LED and a speaker 46 may be used. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a profit providing unit that provides a profit different from the prize ball in accordance with the lottery result of the profit providing lottery unit. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a lottery display unit that performs display related to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery unit.

  According to the present embodiment, a predetermined profit (for example, a two-dimensional code image, music, etc.) different from a prize ball according to the result of a lottery based on detection of an out ball discharged through the discharge route and out of the gaming machine. Etc.) are provided. Thus, in order to provide a predetermined profit by detecting an out ball passing through the discharge path, for example, compared to a conventional gaming machine that needs to play a bingo game to provide a predetermined profit The structure for providing a predetermined benefit can be simplified. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  According to the present embodiment, the display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) performs an effect display (for example, reach effect) relating to the game, and the lottery display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device, 7-segment LED, etc.) Display related results. Thus, since the lottery display means displays the lottery result based on the detection of the out ball, the player can obtain a predetermined profit in addition to the interest in the normal game (for example, variable display game). A game can be played with an interest in whether or not. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a profit using an out ball that amuses the player.

  According to this embodiment, a predetermined benefit is provided by the display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device). Thus, by performing the display means and the profit providing means by the same means, the structure can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  According to the present embodiment, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a predetermined profit is provided in a state that is unfavorable for a player that a predetermined number of game balls are out-balls and discharged out of the gaming machine. Thus, even if a predetermined number of game balls are discharged, there is a possibility that a predetermined profit can be obtained, so that it is possible to maintain the player's interest and entertain the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a profit using an out ball that amuses the player.

  According to this embodiment, the probability that a predetermined profit is provided is changed according to the calculated payout rate. For example, if the game payout rate is low, the possibility that a predetermined profit will be obtained even if a predetermined number of game balls are discharged, such as increasing the possibility of obtaining a predetermined profit, depending on the calculated game play rate Is changed, it is possible to maintain the player's interest and entertain the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, about the member in 1st Embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-16, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected about the same member or the member of the same function, and detailed description was abbreviate | omitted.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers (special hit determination random numbers), jackpot symbol random numbers, normal hit determination random numbers, initial value random numbers, round number determination random numbers, and the like stored in the main RAM 70. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S45, gaming state detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for detecting a gaming state. It will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from the switch. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Game state determination processing]
The game state determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, a process for determining whether or not the probability change is in progress is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the gaming state being executed by the main CPU 66 is likely to win a big hit compared to the normal gaming state, the process moves to step S1820 and does not determine that the probability is changing. In this case, this subroutine is terminated. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a game execution unit that executes a plurality of game state games.

  In step S1820, probability setting change processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the winning probability in the lottery for determining whether or not to provide a profit to a high probability. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 6 is an example of a probability setting unit that sets a winning probability of the profit providing lottery unit. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a probability setting unit that sets a winning probability in accordance with the gaming state executed by the game execution unit.

  According to the present invention, the probability that a predetermined profit is provided is changed according to the gaming state. For example, in the case of a gaming machine having a so-called sudden probability change as a gaming state, the probability state is changed to a player who increases the possibility of obtaining a predetermined profit at the time of sudden probability change. By changing the possibility of obtaining profits, it becomes possible to maintain the player's interest and entertain the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

[Third Embodiment]
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. In addition, about the member in 1st Embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-16, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected about the same member or the member of the same function, and detailed description was abbreviate | omitted.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S231, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count switch 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter. A process of adding 15 to the ball counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S232. Thus, the count switch 104 is an example of a winning detection means that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning ball number determining unit that determines the number of payout balls to be paid out in accordance with the detection result of the winning detection unit.

  In step S232, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 have detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the general winning ball award ball counter is 1. A process of adding 10 to the prize ball counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S233. As described above, the general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 are an example of winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning ball number determining unit that determines the number of payout balls to be paid out in accordance with the detection result of the winning detection unit.

  In step S233, a start opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning ball switch 116 has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the start opening ball counter and adds it to the prize ball counter. The process of adding 3 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S234. Thus, the start winning ball switch 116 is an example of a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed the winning area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning ball number determining unit that determines the number of payout balls to be paid out in accordance with the detection result of the winning detection unit.

  In step S234, pass gate pass processing is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the passing gate switches 114 and 115 have detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the data value indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to step S235.

  In step S235, out-sphere detection processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a command corresponding to the game ball passing through the out ball switch 117. If this process ends, the process moves to step S236.

  In step S236, a firing detection process is performed. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a shot ball. This subroutine ends.

[Launch detection processing]
The firing detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2010, a process for determining whether or not the launch has been performed is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the fire has been made based on the detection signal from the launch ball switch 127, the process proceeds to step S2020. If it is not determined that the fire has been fired, this subroutine ends. Thus, the launch ball switch 127 is an example of a launch game ball detection unit that detects a launched game ball.

  In step S2020, processing for determining whether or not to add a lottery value is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to add a lottery value based on the detected purple signal, and determines to add the lottery value, the process moves to step S2030 and it is determined to add the lottery value. If not, this subroutine is terminated. As described above, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to add a value to the decision variable for determining whether or not to set the winning probability in the probability setting means in response to detection by the launched game ball detecting means. It is an example of the launching game ball lottery means for performing the lottery.

  In step S2030, a process of adding lottery values is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the lottery value stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

  In step S2040, processing for determining whether the lottery value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the lottery value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 10 or greater), the process proceeds to step S2050. finish. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a setting change lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to set the winning probability when the value of the decision variable exceeds a specified value.

  In step S2050, a process for determining whether or not to change the probability setting is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to change the probability setting. If the main CPU 66 determines to change the probability setting, the process proceeds to step S2060. If the main CPU 66 does not determine to change the probability setting, this subroutine ends.

  In step S2060, a process for changing the probability setting is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the winning probability in the lottery for determining whether or not to provide a profit to a high probability. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a probability setting unit that sets a winning probability according to the lottery result of the setting change lottery unit.

  According to the present invention, a lottery is performed when a game ball is fired, and when this lottery is won, a decision variable is added. When this decision variable exceeds a predetermined value, a lottery is performed as to whether to change the probability of providing a predetermined profit. In this way, since the probability of providing a predetermined profit is changed in relation to the game ball being fired, for a player who has enjoyed the game for a long time, it is possible to provide and entertain a variety of games. Can do. For this reason, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can provide benefits using an out ball that entertains a player at a low cost without complicating the structure.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. In other words, the present invention mainly includes a winning area that triggers the payout of a winning ball in a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, and an out port that discharges a gaming ball that has not passed through the winning area as an out ball. A gaming machine having a formed game board, wherein a game ball that has passed through the outlet is discharged to the outside of the game machine, and an out for detecting that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area in the discharge channel A ball detection means, a profit providing lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to provide a predetermined profit to the player on condition that the out-ball detecting means detects the passage of the game ball, and the profit providing lottery means A game machine characterized by comprising a profit providing means for providing a profit different from the prize ball according to the lottery result of the game, such as a game board, a discharge path out ball detecting means, a profit providing lottery means, a profit providing means, etc. Specific composition of , It can be designed and changed as required.

  In the present embodiment, the out ball switch is provided at the discharge port, but may be provided above the entrance port of the out port of the game board 14. In this case, since there are out spheres that pass through the out sphere switch and out spheres that do not pass, the frequency with which the predetermined profit is provided decreases. For this reason, it becomes possible to further improve the satisfaction of the player who has obtained a predetermined profit.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 20 Upper plate 32 Liquid crystal display device 46 Speaker 58 Out port 59 Discharge path 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 Command output port 104 Count switch 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning opening switch 114, 115 Passing gate switch 116 Starting winning ball switch 117 Out ball switch 127 Launch ball switch 130 Launch device 140 Discharge device 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (7)

A gaming machine having a game board in which a game area in which a game ball rolls is formed with a winning area that triggers a payout of a winning ball, and an out port that discharges a gaming ball that has not passed through the winning area as an out ball Because
A discharge path for discharging the game ball that has passed through the out port to the outside of the gaming machine;
Out ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area in the discharge path;
Profit providing lottery means for performing a lottery as to whether or not to provide a predetermined profit to the player on condition that the out ball detecting means detects passage of the game ball;
A gaming machine comprising profit providing means for providing a profit different from the prize ball according to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Display means for displaying effects related to the game;
Lottery display means for performing display related to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means;
Display control means for controlling display of the display means;
A gaming machine comprising: lottery display control means for controlling display of the lottery display means. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The profit providing means is the display means,
The display control means controls the display of the display means according to the lottery result of the profit providing lottery means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the profit providing lottery means performs a lottery based on the fact that the out-ball detecting means detects passage of a predetermined number of game balls. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means;
Launched game ball detection means for detecting the launched game ball,
In response to the detection of the fired game ball detecting means, a fired ball number counting means for counting the number of fired balls,
A winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning area;
In accordance with the detection result of the winning detection means, a winning ball number determining means for determining the number of payout balls to be paid out;
A ball exit rate calculating means for calculating a ball exit rate that is a ratio of the number of balls to be fired and the number of balls to be paid out;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability setting means sets a winning probability in accordance with the payout rate calculated by the payout rate calculating means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means;
Game execution means for executing a plurality of game state games,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability setting means sets a winning probability according to a gaming state executed by the game executing means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A probability setting means for setting a winning probability of the profit providing lottery means;
Launched game ball detection means for detecting the launched game ball,
In response to detection by the firing game ball detecting means, the probability setting means performs a lottery game for determining whether to add a value to a decision variable for determining whether to set a winning probability or not. Ball lottery means,
A setting change lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to determine whether or not to set a winning probability when the value of the decision variable exceeds a specified value;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability setting means sets a winning probability according to a lottery result of the setting change lottery means.

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