JP2009201814A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of compensating a player for game balls lost in a game without causing many players to feel unfairness. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a loss compensation controlling means for controlling a loss compensation mode including a collecting treatment of collecting part of game balls possessed by a player and a compensating treatment of compensating the player for lost game balls in accordance with the game result based on a drawing treatment of a game implementation controlling means, a selecting means which enables the player selectively operate whether or not to play in the loss compensation mode, and a reserving means which is installed on the upstream side of a win zone and can reserve or release the reserve of a specific number of game balls. The loss compensation controlling means, when implementing the compensating treatment, releases the reserve of game balls reserved in the reserving means and makes the game balls ejected from the reserving means enter the win zone, and appropriates the win balls put out in accordance with the number of win for compensation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine in which a part or all of award balls are collected and stored as insurance, and a loss compensation process for compensating for a gaming ball lost by a player can be executed.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a big win lottery is performed at a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 1/300) when a game ball passes or wins a specific area (that is, a start port) provided in the game area. A game machine that executes a jackpot game in which a large number of prize balls are returned to the player in a short time when the jackpot lottery is performed is well known.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, winning the jackpot lottery can be said to be a game purpose for the player. However, in a general pachinko gaming machine, for example, if a predetermined lottery probability is 1/300, it is always 300 times. However, the winning probability of 1/300 is only the convergence value of hundreds of thousands of jackpot lotteries. In some cases, the game may be won or, in contrast, a game state that is disadvantageous to a player who is not called a jackpot lottery more than 1000 times, so-called “hamari” may continue.

  In the game state called “Hamari”, the player is tired of the monotonous game state, and the player's willingness to play gradually fades, and other players in the neighborhood win the jackpot lottery with few opportunities. In some cases, people may even feel unfair and lose interest and interest in the gaming machine.

  On the other hand, similarly to pachinko gaming machines, in a rotary type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine or a pachislot gaming machine) installed in a game hall, a gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called pachinko gaming machine jackpot game) If a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player does not occur for a long period of time, that is, if the game state of “Humari” continues for a long time, A slot machine that returns a certain amount of coins to a player when the loss of the coin reaches a certain number or reaches the number of bonus game lottery more than a predetermined number (for example, 1000 times) is known. ing.

  And a certain amount of return for a certain amount of coin loss is executed as a compensation for a very disadvantageous gaming state that unilaterally consumes coins for a predetermined period of time. It is called.

  As a slot machine with such an insurance function, a predetermined percentage of prizes are stored as insurance for winnings other than winning a bonus game or winning a big win. It has been proposed to relieve the “hamari” state by having an insurance function of compensating for loss (see Patent Document 1). In addition, a dedicated coin slot for operating the insurance function is provided, and when it is detected that a coin has been inserted, the insurance function is activated, and the number of coins consumed by the player in a normal game is fixed. A slot machine that pays out a certain amount of coins when it is reached has also been proposed (see Patent Document 2).

Further, there has been proposed a slot machine that draws an insurance function operation lottery using a random number lottery and notifies a player that the insurance function operation lottery has been won (see Patent Document 3). Also, a slot machine that displays until the insurance function is activated by allowing the player to set the operation of the insurance function by using operation display means such as a touch panel has been proposed (see Patent Document 4). .
US Pat. No. 5,910,048 JP-A-4-244178 JP 2007-97983 A JP 2007-125297 A

  However, Patent Documents 1 to 4 described above apply insurance functions to slot machines to the last, and are not applied to pachinko gaming machines. In other words, even with gaming machines used in the same game arcade, the gaming characteristics of slot machines (pachislot machines) and pachinko gaming machines are very different, and the insurance function of slot machines is simply applied to pachinko gaming machines. It is not possible.

  In addition, it is uniformly desirable for a player that an insurance function for relieving a “hamari” state, such as a slot machine using the above coins or the like as a game medium, is uniformly added to a pachinko gaming machine. That's not true.

  For example, for a player who wants to enjoy a pachinko game only for a short time, the collection of insurance by the operation of an insurance function, for example, 5 It is of course not preferred that one game ball is collected as an insurance fee for each prize ball, and for such a player, the insurance function may lead to an unfair feeling.

  In addition, some pachinko games are accompanied by “hamari” and some do not like to collect game balls by adding an insurance function.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine, in order to alleviate the unfairness of the player and to apply the insurance function effectively, what kind of mode (game ball collection method, insurance function cancellation condition, loss The issue is whether to activate the insurance function at the timing of compensation).

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  (1) In the present invention, when a game ball rolls and a game board having a game area provided with a plurality of prize areas, and a game ball passes through the prize area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. A prize ball payout means, a game execution control means for controlling the operation of the prize ball payout means, and a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that increases the chance of receiving a lot of prize balls; A loss compensation mode including a collection process for collecting a part of the game balls owned by the player and a compensation process for compensating for the game balls lost by the player according to the game result based on the lottery process of the game execution control means Loss compensation control means for controlling the game, selection means for allowing the player to select whether or not to make the loss compensation mode, and storage and storage of a predetermined number of game balls provided upstream of the winning area. Releasable storage means, The loss compensation control means cancels the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means and makes the game balls released from the storage means win the winning area when executing the compensation processing, A gaming machine that uses award balls paid out according to the number of winnings by means of award ball payout means to compensate.

  (2) According to the present invention, in the gaming machine described in (1) above, in the plurality of winning areas provided in the gaming area, the lottery process by the game execution control means is executed when the game ball passes. It includes a lottery start winning area as an opportunity and a special winning area that is opened for a predetermined time from the closed state when shifting to the special game, and the storage means is disposed above the special winning area. It is characterized by that.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2), the loss compensation control means includes:
When the special winning area is in an open state, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released.

  (4) The present invention provides the gaming machine according to (3), wherein the special game includes a jackpot game in which a player can receive more prize balls, and an advantageous degree than the jackpot game. The loss compensation control means cancels the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means when the small hit game is won as a result of the lottery process by the game execution control means. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, the pachinko machine can be played in the loss compensation mode to compensate for the loss during the game of the player by the player himself, so that the game with less unfairness for the player It becomes possible to provide a machine. In addition, a storage unit capable of storing and releasing the game ball is provided on the upstream side of the winning area, and when performing the compensation process, the storage unit stores the game ball stored in the storage unit by releasing the storage. The game balls released from the game are placed in the winning area, and the prize balls that are paid out according to the number of winnings are used for compensation, so the gameability in the loss compensation mode is improved and more games are played. It becomes possible to make it a gaming machine that can be easily accepted by a person.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a game ball rolls, a game board having a game area provided with a plurality of prize areas, and a predetermined number of prize balls when the game ball passes through the prize area. A prize ball payout means for paying out, and a game execution control means for controlling the operation of the prize ball payout means and performing a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that increases the chance of receiving a lot of prize balls. A loss including a collection process for collecting a part of the game balls owned by the player and a compensation process for compensating for the game balls lost by the player according to the game result based on the lottery process of the game execution control means Loss compensation control means for controlling the compensation mode, selection means for allowing the player to select whether or not to make the loss compensation mode, and storing a predetermined number of game balls provided upstream of the winning area Storage that can be released When the compensation process is executed, the loss compensation control means cancels the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means and puts the game balls released from the storage means in the winning area. A gaming machine that wins a prize and uses the prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout means in accordance with the number of winnings is used for compensation.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment uses a predetermined number of game balls (so-called prize balls) triggered by the fact that the game balls have passed through a plurality of winning areas provided in the game area of the game board. An opportunity to receive a lot of prize balls when a game ball has passed through a specific prize area (for example, a start opening), for example, among the plurality of prize areas. The game execution control means for performing a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a special game in which the game number increases is provided.

  The game execution control means, when winning a jackpot game that has an opportunity to win a large amount of prize balls in a short time for the player among the special games, is also a plurality of prizes provided in the game area. A special prize area (hereinafter referred to as a big prize opening), which is one of the areas, is widely opened to the game area to facilitate the entry of game balls that have flowed down the game area, so that a player can be determined in a short time. It is configured to obtain a number of balls (prize balls). In other words, for a player in the pachinko gaming machine, winning the jackpot game is the biggest gaming purpose.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment surely consumes the game balls owned by the player except when the jackpot game described above is executed. In other words, in order for a player to win in the pachinko gaming machine, winning a jackpot game is essential. However, the winning probability of the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means is generally set according to the number of winning balls that the player can acquire when the jackpot game is executed. For example, the winning probability is (1/300). In this case, on average, when a game ball has won 300 times in the above-described specific winning area (hereinafter referred to as “starting port”), one big hit game is generated.

  However, the winning probability (that is, 1/300) is an average probability according to the trial result of hundreds of thousands of times, and depending on the player, the number of winnings at the starting point corresponding to the winning probability (that is, 300 times) In other cases, a so-called “hamari” gaming situation may occur in which a jackpot game is not won even if the number of wins is twice or three times. On the other hand, there may be a case where the winning of the jackpot game can be obtained only by entering the game ball several times at the starting port after starting the game. In this case, no matter how much the result of a fair lottery process using random numbers or the like, it is not possible to prevent a player who is in a “hamari” state from feeling unfair or untrustworthy with respect to a pachinko gaming machine.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game balls lost by the player are compensated according to the collection process of collecting a part of the game balls owned by the player and the results of multiple lottery lotteries by the jackpot lottery means. Loss compensation control means for controlling the loss compensation mode including the processing to be performed, and a selection means that allows the player to select whether or not to set the loss compensation mode.

  In other words, when the player selects the loss compensation mode using the selection means, the loss compensation control means stores part of the game balls owned by the player in the collection process, and then draws the jackpot game. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number, that is, in the above-mentioned “Humari” state, a function of executing a compensation process for returning a predetermined number of game balls to the player is provided. That is, the loss compensation mode of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment functions as an insurance such as a non-life insurance or a life insurance.

  In addition, when collecting a part of the game balls owned by the player in the above-described collection process, if the game balls are collected excessively from the “hamari” state player, the player's willingness to play the pachinko machine is lost. In the case where a predetermined number (for example, 30) of game balls is to be collected upper limit and the predetermined number of game balls are returned to the player in the compensation process, for example, from the collected number It is desirable to return a large number of game balls to the player in a lump. In other words, by using the collection process and the compensation process of the above-described configuration, it is possible to make a loss compensation that is convincing even for a player who is not blessed with winning the jackpot game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a storage unit that can store and release a predetermined number of game balls upstream of the plurality of winning areas is provided. The game ball storage means is configured so that the player can visually recognize a state in which a predetermined number (for example, 20) of the game balls rolling down the game area from the upstream to the downstream is stored. Furthermore, it is desirable that when the storage means is released, the game ball flowing down from the storage means can be observed by the player in the passage manner to the winning area installed below.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the loss compensation control means in the present embodiment is a case where the player selects the loss compensation mode using the selection means, and the compensation condition of the game ball lost by the player Is satisfied, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means is released, the game balls released from the storage means are awarded to the winning area, and the prize balls are paid out according to the number of winnings by the prize ball payout means. The prize balls are used for compensation.

  As a result, the execution of the loss compensation mode in the present embodiment is executed by a winning ball by actually winning (that is, passing) a winning area provided in the gaming area. The game balls flow down to the winning area provided downstream, and the player can actually visually recognize and enjoy the mode of winning, and the number of winning balls corresponding to the number of game balls that have won the winning area Since it can be acquired, it does not give the player unfair feelings about the execution of the loss compensation mode, and at the same time, it can also resolve the dissatisfaction of the so-called “hamari” player who is not blessed with winning the jackpot game A gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, as the selection means, a dedicated operation unit composed of dedicated operation buttons or the like is provided at a position where the player of the pachinko gaming machine can easily operate, and the player operates the operation unit. Therefore, when the loss compensation mode is selected, the current game situation is the loss compensation mode, and the player is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner using a liquid crystal display device that is a display means of the pachinko gaming machine. It is desirable to display the number of lottery games for the big hit game and the like until the compensation process for the lost game ball is executed by the countdown method.

  The plurality of winning areas provided in the gaming area include a lottery start winning area (that is, a starting port) that triggers the lottery process by the game execution control means when the game ball passes through the game area. A special prize area (that is, a big prize opening) that is opened from a closed state for a predetermined time when transitioning to a special game, and the storage means is located above the special prize area (that is, a big prize opening). It can also be arranged.

  That is, the big prize opening in this embodiment is provided inside the big prize opening with a movable member such as a shutter that can be opened and closed on the front side, and the shutter on the front of the big prize opening is closed except when a special game is executed. Although it is not possible to enter game balls into the special prize area, when the special game is executed, the shutter on the front of the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined time so that game balls can enter the special prize area. In comparison with a plurality of other prize areas provided in the game area, it is set as a relatively large prize area.

  Then, by providing the storage means in the present embodiment above the above-mentioned prize winning opening, when a game ball lost condition for the player is satisfied, a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage means In the plurality of winning areas provided in the gaming area, the winning area for releasing the storage of the game and winning the game ball released from the storing means is a special winning area. A dynamic game ball winning mode is realized in a large winning opening configured in a large size.

  The loss compensation control means can also release the storage of the game ball by the storage means when the special winning area (that is, the big prize opening) is in an open state.

  That is, as one of the conditions for canceling the storage of a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage means in the present embodiment, as described above, a relatively large size among a plurality of winning areas provided in the game area The opening of the large winning prize opening is a condition for releasing the storage.

  As a result, since a predetermined number (for example, 20) of game balls stored in the storage means can be won at the big winning opening, which is not realized even during execution of a normal jackpot game, so-called “hamari” In other words, for a player who is not blessed with winning a jackpot game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a game ball winning mode for a new big winning opening.

  In addition, the special game includes a jackpot game that allows a player to receive more prize balls, and a jackpot game that is less advantageous than the jackpot game, and the loss compensation control means includes: As a result of the lottery process by the game execution control means, when the small hit game is won, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means can be released.

  That is, in the special game in the present embodiment, as described above, the round game is performed as one round game until the shutter at the front of the big prize opening is opened and closed when the predetermined condition is satisfied. There is a jackpot game that provides a predetermined number of prize balls to a player by repeating a predetermined number of times. In addition, the number of round games that are repeated when the jackpot game is executed is not always a fixed number of times (for example, 15 times). Depending on the type of the winning jackpot game, for example, two or 15 different round games. The number of executions may be set.

  As a matter of course, when a jackpot game with a small number of round games is executed, the winning ball that a player can acquire is relative compared to when a jackpot game with a large number of round games is executed. There are few. That is, the jackpot game in the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of jackpot games having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  Furthermore, the special game in the present embodiment includes a small hit game that is less advantageous to the player than the big hit game. This jackpot game, like the jackpot game described above, performs the opening / closing operation of the winning prize opening (so-called round game), but unlike the jackpot game, only one round game is executed. The opening time of the big prize opening is set to a very short time (for example, 1 second or less) compared to the jackpot game, so no matter how much the big winning opening is configured in comparison with other winning areas. I couldn't expect to win a lot of game balls.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small hit game is executed and when the game ball lost condition for the player is satisfied, the game is stored in the storage means installed upstream thereof. The storage of a predetermined number of game balls is released. As a result, even in the case of a small hit game with a short opening time of the big winning opening compared to the big hit game, it is possible to win a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage means. For the player, a certain amount of prize balls can be provided as a loss compensation to the player according to the number of game balls won in the big prize opening.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the player can perform the game in the loss compensation mode to compensate for the loss during the player's game by the player's own selection, so there is little unfairness for the player A gaming machine can be provided. In addition, among the plurality of winning areas provided in the gaming area, a storage means capable of storing and releasing the gaming balls is provided upstream of the large winning opening with the highest probability of winning the gaming balls, and in the loss compensation mode. When executing the compensation process, the game balls stored in the storage means are released, the game balls released from the storage means are awarded to the big prize opening, and the prize balls paid out according to the number of winnings Therefore, the gameability in the loss compensation mode is improved, and a gaming machine that can be easily received by more players can be obtained.

  In addition, as each means described above in the present embodiment, for example, a control circuit including a central processing unit composed of a CPU, a storage device composed of a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and other circuits set as necessary. It is desirable to execute functions such as prize ball payout means, game execution control means, selection means, display means, loss compensation control means and the like based on the program configured and stored in the ROM.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
A gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 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, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The front door 11 is pivotally mounted in front of 12 so as to be openable and closable. The upper half of the front door 11 is provided with a door 11a that is pivotally mounted so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 1, in the normal gaming state, the front door 11 closes the opening 12a from the front, and the game is performed with the door 11a also closed. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26 and the like are arranged on the lower front surface of the front door 11.

  An operation panel 27 is disposed at a position where the player on the right side of the upper surface of the upper plate 20 can easily operate. Although details will be described later, the operation panel 27 is for setting the loss compensation mode by the player in the present embodiment, that is, the operation of the insurance function (see FIG. 16).

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means for displaying an image, a game board 14, a spacer 31 and the like are disposed. In addition, about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32, description is abbreviate | omitted for easy understanding.

  The gaming board 14 according to the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front (front) side where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is surrounded by the guide rail 30 and is an area in which a game ball can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rail 30. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the game nail 13 is included in one of various game members. Further, in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are partially omitted.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In the present embodiment, the entire game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting material, but the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, in which case The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like, and has a display area 32a that can display an image related to the game. The display area 32a is the entirety of the spacer 31 and the game area 15 or It is visible from the player side through a part or all or part of the game area outer area 16. In addition, the image regarding the game displayed on the display area 32a refers to various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration.

  The spacer 31 is also formed of the above-described member having translucency, but in order to improve the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 32, a hole having a size corresponding to at least the game area 15 of the game board 14 is used. A portion 31a is formed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area in the game board 14. For example, an area where the game nail 13 is planted, an accessory, a decorative member, etc. Since the area where the game members are provided can be increased, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light-emitting display means are arranged at predetermined positions on the door 11a outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the game state.

  Further, a transparent protective plate 19 made of a glass plate or the like is attached to the door 11a. The protective plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11a closed. Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  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. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor 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.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In addition, in the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3, a portion overlapping with the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted. In FIG. 3, the game nail 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 has two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a first game member 57, a second game member 55, a passage gate 54, and a start opening 25 provided with a blade member 23. In addition, a large winning opening 39 provided with a storage section 28, an openable / closable shutter 40, general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and an out opening 38 are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and move to the upper part of the game area 15, and are provided on the plurality of game nails 13 (see FIG. 2) and the game area 15. Due to the collision with the first game member 57 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction. Then, the game balls that have not won the various winning holes provided in the gaming area 15 (the start opening 25, the big winning opening 39, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, etc.) are the outs provided in the center of the lower end of the gaming area 15. It is collected at the mouth 38 and discharged to the outside of the game board 14.

  The first gaming member 57 is formed in an umbrella shape with the left and right ends positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 55 is curved with the left and right ends positioned slightly above the center. A part of the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is temporarily received by the second game member 55 and formed in a concave shape at the center of the second game member 55. It passes through the guide groove 55a and flows down toward the start port 25.

  The start opening 25 is defined as a winning opening having a specific winning area in the present embodiment, and is provided below the second gaming member 55 provided substantially at the center of the gaming area 15 and above the large winning opening 39. A blade member 23 is attached as a variable member driven by a solenoid or the like. When a game ball that rolls while colliding with the second game member 55 or the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game (variable display game) described later is started. The That is, the start opening 25 is a specific winning opening that triggers the start of execution of the special symbol game.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery to shift to a special game is performed in the special symbol game, and the special game is roughly divided into two types of special games, a big hit game and a small hit game. . Note that the lottery to the special game and the jackpot game and the jackpot game will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage portion 28 is disposed below the start opening 25 and above the special winning opening 39. The storage unit 28 can temporarily store a predetermined number (approximately 20) of game balls that roll down in the game area 15, and is movable at the bottom of the storage unit 28 based on predetermined conditions. By moving the member 28b (see FIG. 18B), the game ball can be unstored. That is, the storage unit 28 functions as a storage unit for game balls in the present embodiment. In addition, about the storage and cancellation | release of the game ball to the storage part 28, this is also mentioned later for details.

  A large winning opening 39 provided in the lower portion of the storage section 28 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). In the shutter 40, a specific number symbol as a special symbol is stopped and displayed on a special symbol display 33 (FIG. 4), which will be described in detail later, and the stop display mode is a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the case of the mode indicating that the game ball is shifted to the state, it is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball, and as a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state in which the game ball is easily received.

  On the other hand, a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 to detect a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven to be closed. 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 grand prize opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game. It is opened during a round game and closed between each round game. In the present embodiment, the special game for executing the round game a plurality of times is referred to as a jackpot game. On the other hand, the round game is executed once, and the opening time of the shutter 40 is relatively large when the jackpot game is executed. In comparison, a special game set for a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is differentiated as a small hit game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot 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 time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed. Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number of games set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The balls are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 which is a game ball storage unit.

  Moreover, the electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the lower end part vicinity of the door 11a. As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical decoration unit 53 according to the present embodiment accommodates a special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in a display case 37 disposed in the center thereof. The special symbol display 33 is composed of 7-segment LEDs. This 7-segment LED is activated by turning on / off the 7-segment LED of the special symbol display 33 when a game ball is won at the start opening 25. , 10 numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed with a different game state depending on the result is referred to as a special symbol game or a variable display game in the present embodiment.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the start port 25 are provided with the display case 37 interposed therebetween. The special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the special symbol display 33 until the special symbol on the variable display is stopped and displayed when the game ball wins the start opening 25 while the variable symbol is already displayed on the special symbol display 33. The number of times that the execution of the special symbol variable display based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 is suspended (so-called “the number of variable display games held”) is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variation is limited to four times (pieces) per game ball winning in the start opening 25. Display is suspended.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the start opening 25 described above, the variable display game in the present embodiment, for example, a number or the like in accordance with the start of the variable symbol display, for example. It starts with the change display of the decorative pattern for the production including. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the decorative design for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the decorative display variation display (that is, the variable display game) is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. That is, the decorative display variation display and the special design variation display performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized, and the variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing. .

  In other words, in the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol function as identification information, and the special symbol game which is a unit game from the change display to the stop display of the special symbol is synchronized with the special symbol. The variable display game with the unit game from the decorative symbol variation display to the stop display performed in this manner is executed simultaneously. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 35 provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” shown are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. The normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on or turned off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “X”). By turning off the light, the number of times that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol being held can be executed (so-called “the number of balls held in the normal symbol”) is displayed. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called “normal electric accessories”) 23 provided as variable members on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are released from the closed state. The game ball easily enters the start opening 25 by changing to the state. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot game is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25, On the basis of the lottery result, the special symbol display 33 displays the variation and stop display of the special symbol.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. An effect display using an effect image (including identification information) associated with the variable display game is performed. When the lottery result is a win, the game shifts from a normal game to a jackpot game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 used at the time of execution of a special game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and 2 on the game board. Any number of more than two objects may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a part for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), EL (Electro Luminescence), Other forms such as plasma may be used.

[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. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the entire game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). Is positioned in things.

  As shown in the figure, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. 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 to be described later, such as functioning as a winning ball payout means, game execution control means, jackpot lottery means, and loss compensation control means.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, a special game lottery table (see FIG. 6) and the like are 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.

  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 described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 for controlling various displays and display lamps of the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The display control circuit 76 controls the variation of the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 according to the instruction from the main CPU 66 according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, the start of variation and a predetermined symbol). In addition, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on and off.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the starting port winning ball sensor 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big winning port solenoid 120, the movable member A solenoid 121 and an operation panel sensor 125 are connected.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a, 56 b, 56 c, 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start opening winning ball sensor 117 as a game ball detecting means is provided at the start opening 25. The start port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the start port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The movable member solenoid 121 is connected to a movable member 28 b provided at the bottom of the storage unit 28, and drives the movable member 28 b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to cause the storage unit 28 to play a game ball. Can be stored or released.

  The operation panel sensor 125 is connected to the operation panel 27. When it is detected that the player has operated various operation switches (see FIG. 16) provided on the operation panel 27, a predetermined detection signal is sent to the main control circuit. 60.

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

  In addition, the payout / launch control circuit 126 in the present embodiment stores a predetermined storage medium (magnetic card, coin embedded with an IC chip, etc.) or banknotes that can be purchased by the player at the game hall into the card unit 150. When a player operates a predetermined rental ball button (not shown), a rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 is received and a predetermined signal is transmitted to the payout device 128. The payout device 128 causes a predetermined amount (for example, in units of 1,000 yen) to be paid out to the upper plate 20 of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, game ball lending control is executed. The card unit 150 stores the remaining number of times when the player operates a return button (not shown) when there is a remaining amount (the remaining number) of the storage medium or cash inserted by the player. Return the recorded storage medium to the player.

  In addition, 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, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. 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.

  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 speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  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. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that functions as various control means such as variable display control means and sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decorative lamps 133a and 133b. Then, 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 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in connection with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a time table that defines the effect display period are also stored.

  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, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned. Here, the reach in the present embodiment refers to a state of transition to the aforementioned jackpot game when one decorative symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Normally, a special reach effect display according to the reach state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the decorative pattern being changed stops.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this 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, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . 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.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly classified into a normal game and a special game, and a normal game (a game that consumes a game ball while performing a jackpot lottery, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to the jackpot game. Is one of the special games, and one of the special games is a jackpot game (a special game advantageous to the player who can expect a large amount of game balls in a short time). A small hit game (a special game that provides a chance to win a game ball by opening the big winning opening 39 for a short time by winning) is provided.

  Further, in the above jackpot game, a 15R probability variable jackpot game (so-called “surprise”) is obtained by a specific number symbol that is randomly displayed in the special symbol display 33, which is selected in a special symbol control process described later. 3 types of jackpot games, which are called jackpot games) or 10R regular jackpot games, are determined.

  The three types of jackpot games (15R probability variation jackpot game, 2R probability variation jackpot game or 10R normal jackpot game) are stored in a special game lottery table (see FIG. 6) in a special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described later. With reference to the normal mode or probability change mode of the normal game, the lottery is drawn with different drawing probabilities.

  At this time, when the jackpot game is won, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) is, for example, a special symbol of “7” is displayed in the case of a 15R probability variable jackpot game. In the case of a probable big hit game, for example, a special symbol “3” is displayed. In the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed.

  Further, when one of the three types of jackpot games is won, the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed at the same timing as when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4). Also in the area 32a, a special decorative pattern (for example, a set of three numbers) is used as identification information. In the case of a 15R probability variation big hit game, for example, a decorative pattern of a specific number of triples such as “777” is used. In the case of a 2R probability variation big hit game, for example, a triple decorative pattern of specific numbers such as “333” is displayed. Further, in the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, a decorative pattern of a set of three specific numbers such as “444” is displayed.

  When any of the three types of jackpot games is executed, the upper limit is a predetermined number corresponding to each of the three types of jackpot games (two times for 2R probability variable jackpot games, 15 times for 15R probability variable jackpot games, 10R Usually, 10 times in the big hit game), the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) attached to the winning prize opening 39 is launched into the game area 15 by executing a round game that repeats opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). It becomes easy to win the game balls that have been made into the big prize opening 39, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a jackpot game (winning the jackpot game) is the greatest goal of general players, and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  In this embodiment, the number of round game executions is set to 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds according to the type of the winning jackpot game. However, the number of round game executions is not limited to this. . For example, any number of executions such as being selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery processing by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). It doesn't matter.

  Then, when winning a small hit game that is one of the special games in the present embodiment, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) is, for example, a special symbol of “0” is displayed. Similarly to the jackpot game, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 also has a decorative pattern such as a serial number of a specific number such as “123”, for example, by a dedicated decorative pattern as identification information. Is displayed.

  In addition, when the small hit game is executed, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) attached to the big winning opening 39 only once is relatively short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) compared to the big hit game. ) By opening, the game ball launched into the game area 15 is provided with an opportunity to win the big prize opening 39. However, with the opening time of the big prize opening 39 in this small hit game, there is a possibility that only a few game balls flowing down from the top of the big prize opening 39 will win, so the expectation to the player is low It has a strong extra element.

  On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normally low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode). Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode. In this normal mode, the jackpot lottery probability is set to be lower than the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode.

  The probability variation mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot is won among the three types of jackpot games in normal games. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be relatively higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. Probabilities are set (see FIG. 6, special game lottery table).

  In other words, in the probability variation mode, a jackpot game is generated 10 times more frequently than in the normal mode, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. In particular, the 15R probability variation jackpot game has a maximum of 15 round games. By being continued, the player can acquire the most award balls, and can be said to be the most advantageous game for the player. On the other hand, in the 2R probability variation jackpot game, there are only two round games, and the opening time of the big prize opening that is opened during the execution of the round game is set to a short time (for example, 1 second). Although the normal game after the game is in the probability change mode, it cannot be said that the player is a favorable jackpot game compared to the 15R probability change jackpot game. In other words, in the 2R probability variation jackpot game in this embodiment, the player can hardly expect a prize ball that can be obtained when the jackpot game is executed, but the normal game is set to the probability variation mode after the jackpot game is finished, so the so-called sudden probability variation is performed. It is a jackpot game called (probability for short).

  Finally, the time-saving mode (special game mode) is a game mode that is set after the jackpot game is ended, regardless of which of the three types of jackpot games is won. In this normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from the start of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the time when the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that of the normal mode. In the case of “winning” (that is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as “O” in the above-described normal symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is It is set longer than the normal mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.

  As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of lottery wins per unit time is remarkably increased as compared to the normal mode, and to the start opening 25. Since the payout of the winning ball for the winning of the game is also increased, there is little loss of the gaming ball (so-called “ball holding” is in a good state), which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  In this short-time mode, the duration is determined corresponding to the three types of jackpot games. When the jackpot game is a 10R normal jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is set as the duration. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is a 15R probability change jackpot game or a 2R probability change jackpot game, the duration of the special symbol that can be expected to win the next jackpot game substantially after the jackpot game ends (for example, 10,000 times). ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. In other words, the gaming state changes according to the change in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, the occurrence of the three types of jackpot games).

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described three types of game modes (normal mode, probability change mode, and time reduction mode), a loss compensation mode that is the main part of the present embodiment is provided. The loss compensation mode will be described in detail in a loss compensation control process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later, but is selected by the player performing a predetermined operation on the operation panel 27 (see FIG. 1). In the loss compensation mode selected once, when the variable display game is digested a predetermined number of times (for example, 300 times) and the above-mentioned small hit game is won, the big winning opening 39 associated with the small hit game is opened. At the same time, the storage of the game balls in the storage unit 28 installed at the upper part of the grand prize winning port 39 is released, and the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 can be awarded to the grand prize winning port 39. Thus, even when the process of returning a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls to the player is executed, or even when the variable display game is executed less than a predetermined number (for example, 300 times), the predetermined condition, example It is released when the player wins the bonus game of the predetermined number or more rounds. In other words, the game is ended when the game situation is advantageous to the player who can sufficiently return the profit to the player.

  That is, the loss compensation mode in the present embodiment can be arbitrarily selected by the player when the player plays a game with the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the variable display after the player selects the loss compensation mode. In a state where the number of times the game has been executed exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 300 times), if the jackpot game, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is not won, in other words, the so-called “hamari” which is disadvantageous for the player When a game state that is said to have continued for a long time, a predetermined number (for example, 30) of game balls is collected from the game balls owned by the player during that period, and a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit 28 In order to win a prize at the big prize opening 39, the storage balls are released in accordance with the opening timing of the big prize opening 39 in accordance with the winning of the small hit game, and the individual game balls It is intended to reduce to a player the winning balls in accordance with the. In other words, this is equivalent to an insurance function for relieving a player who cannot receive profits well-known in slot machines and the like.

  Hereinafter, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above is shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, the special symbol game progress, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, and the special display related to the effect display by the decorative symbol corresponding to the start opening 25 in the liquid crystal display device 32. The symbol control process is executed (step S12). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Further, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 13, a loss compensation control process (step S14) for controlling selection, release and loss compensation of the loss compensation mode in the present embodiment is executed. As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in steps S12 to S14 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a special game lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

  Further, in this input detection process (step S22), when the main CPU 66 detects the winning of a game ball to the start port 25, the main CPU 66 reads the random number value for special game lottery updated in the random number update process (step S21). The maximum 4 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as the upper limit of the number of reservations. The game ball winning memory and the special game lottery random value stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are used in the special game lottery process of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described later. It will be referred to in (Step S64).

  In step S23, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 outputs signals to various driving game members (game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change their forms according to the game state). When the request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25 and the big prize opening solenoid 120 for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid such as the movable member solenoid 121 attached to the movable member 28b provided on the bottom surface of the storage unit 28, a process for outputting a control signal to drive various driving game members To do.

  Further, in this output process, the main CPU 66 displays various indicators (a special symbol display 33 corresponding to the starting port 25, a normal symbol display 35, a starting port) installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The symbol change request or stop request, or lamp turn-on request or turn-off request corresponding to each of the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d) corresponding to 25 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it has been done, it controls the change or stop of the symbols, or the lighting or extinguishing of the lamps of various indicators installed in the corresponding lighting unit 53 (see FIG. 4). And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. As these various command signals, for example, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a demonstration display command that is derived and displayed, and a derived symbol designation that designates the type of decorative symbol for displaying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means Commands are included. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In the present embodiment, in this command output process, when a loss compensation mode is selected by the player by a loss compensation control process (see FIG. 13) described later, or a special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10). Thus, when the variable display game until the loss compensation execution is stored and updated, the loss compensation selection image 100a and the loss compensation display images 100b and 100c shown in FIG. 16 are displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. A loss compensation display command is also included.

  In the processing of step S26, the main CPU 66 determines that the loss compensation mode operating flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by a loss compensation control process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later. A game ball collecting process is executed according to the prize ball paid out when the game ball is won. That is, a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls is collected from the prize balls, added to a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and stored. However, this game ball collection processing is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 30) of game balls as the upper limit, and a predetermined number (for example, 30) of game balls has already been stored in the main RAM 70. If it is accumulated and stored in a predetermined area, no further collection processing is executed even if the loss compensation mode is in operation. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball payout processing. In this prize ball payout process, a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is supplied to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in response to the winning of game balls in various winning holes. . In the above-described collection process (step S26), when prize balls are collected, a number of prize ball control command signals obtained by subtracting the number collected from a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out / fired. It will be supplied to the control circuit 126. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address before the occurrence of the interrupt is restored, and the main process is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the random number value updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) in the random number update process (step S21) is read at the timing when the game ball wins the start opening 25, It is used as a random number for the special game transfer lottery. However, the means for acquiring the random number value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, a dedicated random number generator or the like is provided in the main control circuit 60, and within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000). A random value updated at random may be read out at the timing when a game ball wins the start opening 25 and used as a random value for a special game transfer lottery.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. As will be described in detail later, in this special symbol memory check process, the number of reserved special symbols is checked, and if there is a reserved number, a “big hit” lottery, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S36.

  In step S36, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 stores a change stop request for the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the start port 25 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) in the output process (FIG. 8, step S24) of the system timer interrupt process described above. In response to the start port 25, the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is variably stopped. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a special game is won in step S37, and if it is not a big win, the process moves to step S39. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. This subroutine ends.

  In step S39, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then stores the large winning opening 39. Opening time of the big winning opening 39 in the winning opening timer (for example, 1 second for 2R probability variation jackpot game, 30 seconds for 10R normal jackpot game or 15R probability variation jackpot game, 0.5 seconds for small hit game) ) Is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the big prize opening opening process of step S42, the main CPU 66 stores the storage unit when the storage release request for the game ball to the storage unit 28 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. An operation instruction of the movable member 28b for releasing the storage of the game ball to the 28 is output to the movable member solenoid 121 (see FIG. 5). As a result, when the movable member 28b provided on the bottom surface of the storage unit 28 operates in a predetermined movable manner, the storage release of the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 is executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the opening of the big winning opening 39 at the time of winning the small hit game and the release of the storage of the game ball in the storage unit 28 are executed in synchronization. When this process ends, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening opening monitoring process, and this subroutine ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S49. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the big prize opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the big prize opening timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44, or whether a prescribed number of game balls have won the big prize opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls in the large winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the big winning opening is opened (so-called number of rounds), and the prescribed number of times (10 times for the 10R normal jackpot game, 15 times for the 15R probability variable jackpot game, and twice for the 2R probability variable jackpot game, It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times has been reached. If the specified number of times has been reached, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the big hit end process in step S48, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 performs a waiting process for waiting for the big prize opening in step S47. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

  In step S49, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to “probability variation mode + short time mode”, and as the duration of the short time mode, the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 10,000 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is 10R normal jackpot, the normal game is set to “normal mode + short time mode”, and the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 100 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do.

  Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 is “0”. If “0”, the process proceeds to step S62, and if the number of special symbols to be held is not “0” (that is, if there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a request for performing a demonstration display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, a demo display command signal is sent from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 in the command output process (step S25) of the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) described above. As a result, the customer waiting demonstration image 92 (see FIG. 20) for recognizing that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Will be. And when this process is complete | finished, a special symbol memory | storage check process is complete | finished.

  Here, the demonstration display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is an example of a demonstration display in the present embodiment. That is, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, in order to appeal to the player to execute the game on the pachinko gaming machine 10, the customer waiting using a character or the like is used. The demo image 92 is displayed, and the guidance image 101 in the loss compensation mode is also displayed at a position not overlapping the customer waiting demo image 92 at the same time. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the loss compensation mode guide image 101 displays the outline of the loss compensation mode in the present embodiment as a message image to the player, thereby providing the player with the function of the loss compensation mode. The structure is such that it is easy to understand.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process using FIG.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a special game lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one special game lottery table from a plurality of special game lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Select. Then, a special game (15R probability variation big hit game, 2R probability variation big hit game is referred to by referring to the random number value for special game lottery extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the lottery value of the selected special game lottery table. Game, 10R normal jackpot game, small hit game) or “out of game” is determined.

  Here, the special game lottery table according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the special game lottery table in the normal mode and the special game lottery table in the probability change mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the jackpot game (10R normal jackpot game, 15R probability jackpot game) The sum of the lottery values of (2R probability variation big hit game) is set to 100/30000 in the normal mode, whereas it is set to 1000/30000 in the probability variation mode.

  That is, the sum of the jackpot lottery values of the 2R probability variation jackpot game (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a small number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game, that is, the jackpot game, that is, the 10R normal jackpot game, 15R probability variation jackpot game, The probability of winning is set to 1/300 in the normal mode, whereas it is set to 10/300 (1/30) in the probability variation mode. In other words, the probability of transition to jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (normal mode and probability change mode), and when the normal game is played under probability variation mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is the normal mode. Therefore, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in both the special game lottery tables in the normal mode and the probability variation mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the lottery value for the small hit game is 1000/30000 (that is, 1/3 30). In other words, unlike the above-described sum of the lottery values for the big hit game, the winning probability for the small hit game does not change in any of the normal mode and the probability change mode.

  That is, in the small hit game in the present embodiment, as described above, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 39 (that is, the number of times of execution of the round game) is only one, and the opening time is also 0.5 seconds. Because it is a short time, it does not guarantee the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 39, and it is a so-called “bonus” special game that is less advantageous to the player than the jackpot game, so the game mode The winning probability is not changed in both the normal mode and the probability variation mode.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG.

  When the special game lottery process of step S64 using the special game lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a special game has been won. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the special game lottery process of step S64 described above has won the special game, and if the special game has not been won. Then, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process which is a special game symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the type of special game determined in step S64. For example, “7” for “15R probable jackpot game”, “3” for “2R probable jackpot game”, “5” for “10R regular jackpot game”, “small hit game” On the other hand, a special symbol is determined corresponding to each special game, such as “0”. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, a special symbol corresponding to the special game is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of step S66, the main CPU 66 determines the type of jackpot (2R probability variable jackpot game, 15R probability variable jackpot game, 10R normal jackpot game) determined in step S64 and the number of jackpot occurrences. Are stored and updated in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as “history of jackpot game”. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”, “0”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, a special symbol corresponding to the detachment is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time-saving mode, and if it is in the time-saving mode, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the time reduction mode, the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S69. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol variation time in the time reduction mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. Further, in the process of step S70, the main CPU 66 subtracts "-1" from the number of special symbol fluctuations (for example, 50 times) stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as the duration of the time reduction mode and updates the memory. To do. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes “0”, that is, when the duration of the time reduction mode ends, the time reduction mode is reset (the flag of the time reduction mode stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is cleared). Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a request for starting the variable display to the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the start opening 25 where the game ball has won. The process moves to step S72. By this process, the special symbol change display is performed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in accordance with the change time set in the special symbol change timer in the steps S69 and S70. (After the special symbol variation timer expires), the special symbol of “special game” or “out of game” determined in step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S <b> 72, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a decorative symbol and effect time displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the “special game” or “out of” data stored in step S66 or step S67, the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70, etc., the liquid crystal display device 32. The decorative symbol and the effect time displayed in the display area 32a are determined, stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  Note that the decorative symbol (identification information) and the effect time displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the above-described step S72 process are the system timer interrupt process (FIG. 8). By the command output process (see step S25), the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 supplies the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the start port 25 is derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the decorative symbol variation time is also determined. That is, in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Are performed synchronously.

  In the process of step S73, the main CPU 66 executes a variable display game subtraction process until loss compensation is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a loss compensation operation flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and if it is set, it is also stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The number of executions of the current variable display game is decremented by 1, and the memory is updated. Then, a request to display the loss compensation display image 100c (see FIG. 16D) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 with the number of executions of the variable display game stored and updated. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In this variable display game subtraction process, the subtraction process is executed until the number of executions of the variable display game reaches “0”, and when it becomes “0”, no further subtraction process is executed. When the number of executions of the variable display game is “0”, a request to display the loss compensation display image 100d (see FIG. 16E) is displayed in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Will be stored.

  The loss compensation mode flag and variable display game execution count referred to in the variable display game subtraction process are selected by the player in the loss compensation control process (see FIG. 13) described later. In this embodiment, the details will be described later, but when the loss compensation mode is selected by the player, the number of executions of the variable display game until the loss compensation is executed, Each time the special symbol memory check process is executed, the memory is updated by being subtracted once.

  Further, the number of executions of the variable display game stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the process of step S73 is set to the loss compensation display image 100c (see FIG. 16D) or the loss compensation display image 100d (FIG. 16E). The request to be displayed as a reference) is sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process (step S25) of the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8), as in the above-described derived symbol designation command. Is supplied to the sub CPU 206 as a loss compensation display command, and the sub control circuit 200 executes display control of the loss compensation display image 100 (see FIG. 15B).

  In the process of step S74, the main CPU 66 refers to the result of the variable display game subtraction process in step S73 to determine whether or not the number of executions of the variable display game has become “0”, and is not “0”. If so, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “0”, in step S75, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the small hit game is won in the special game lottery process in step S64, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S76. Move. If it has not been won, this subroutine is terminated.

  In the process of step S76, the main CPU 66 sets a loss compensation start flag in the present embodiment, stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and ends this subroutine. Here, the loss compensation start flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is referred to in the process of step S164 of the loss compensation control process (see FIG. 13), and the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 are stored. Storage release will be determined.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the variable display game is “0” and the small hit game is won, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 is released. Since a predetermined number of game balls stored in time with the opening of the big prize opening 39 due to the small hit game can be awarded to the big prize opening 39, a loss compensation for the player is made by the corresponding number of the prize balls. is there.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is stored and updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to the normal electric accessory release process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, according to the gaming state of the gaming table, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (wing member 23) (for example, 3 seconds when the game mode is the short-time mode, 0.2 seconds when the game mode is the normal mode or the normal mode) The normal electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed up (that is, “0”). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol holding number increases by "1" with the predetermined number (for example, "4") as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of retained normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value “01” of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this way are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “◯” and “x” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal game is in the time reduction mode. If the normal game is in the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 stops the normal symbol fluctuation shorter than the normal mode. The time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol variation timer, and the process ends. On the other hand, when the game mode is not the time reduction mode (that is, the probability variation mode or the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets a normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the time reduction mode in the normal symbol variation timer. To finish the process.

[Loss compensation control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S151, the main CPU 66 reads a flag during loss compensation operation as an internal flag in this subroutine, determines whether or not the loss compensation mode is currently selected, and if so, step S160. Move processing to. On the other hand, if it is not selected, in step S152, the loss compensation setting flag which is an internal flag is read out in the same manner as the flag during loss compensation operation, and it is determined whether or not the player is currently selecting the loss compensation mode. If it is determined and set, the process proceeds to step S153. If the setting is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S153, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the player has detected the input of the enter button 27b (see FIG. 16A) provided on the operation panel 27. In S154, loss compensation operation processing is performed. This loss compensation operation process starts the operation of the loss compensation mode in this embodiment, and the number of executions of the variable display game (for example, 300 times) and the loss compensation mode are selected until the loss compensation mode ends. A flag indicating that there is a loss compensation operation is set (that is, “1”) and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Furthermore, in the loss compensation operation processing in step S154, the main CPU 66 gives an operation instruction for the movable member 28b provided on the bottom surface of the storage unit 28 so that the game ball can be stored in the storage unit 28. It outputs to 121 (refer FIG. 5). Thereby, storage of the game ball is started in the storage unit 28 in the present embodiment, and the player can also confirm the operation of the loss compensation mode by visually recognizing the storage mode of the game ball in the storage unit 28. . In addition, the movable aspect of the movable member 28b attached to the storage part 28 and the storage aspect of the game ball in the storage part 28 will be described in detail later. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Here, the flag during the loss compensation operation stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is referred to in the collection process (step S26) of the system timer interruption process (see FIG. 8) described above, and the loss compensation operation is being performed. If the flag is set, game ball collection processing is executed. Further, as described above, in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10), when the loss compensation operation flag is set, the number of executions of the variable display game until the loss compensation mode ends (for example, (300 times) subtraction process (step S73) is performed, the number of executions of the variable display game is “0”, and a small hit game (that is, one of the special games in the present embodiment) is won. In addition, the timing of opening and timing of the big prize opening 39 associated with the small hit game is released, and the storage of the game balls in the storage section 28 is released, so that a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage section 28 can be received. The compensation process according to the present embodiment is realized by a winning ball and a corresponding prize ball.

  On the other hand, if the input of the determination button 27b (see FIG. 16A) is not detected, the main CPU 66 cancels the cancel button 27c provided on the operation panel 27 (see FIG. 16A) in step S155. Or the loss compensation mode selection setting waiting timer has timed out (that is, “0”) to detect the input of the cancel button 27c, or the loss compensation mode. If any of the time-out conditions (ie, “0”) of the selection setting waiting timer is satisfied, the flag for setting the loss compensation is cleared and stored and updated in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S156. Then, this subroutine is finished. If the input of the cancel button 27c is not detected and the loss compensation mode selection setting waiting timer has not timed out (that is, “0”), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the operation of various switches (see FIG. 16A) provided on the operation panel 27 by the player has been detected. finish. On the other hand, if detected, in step S158, a request for displaying the loss compensation mode selection setting image (see FIG. 16B) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. .

  In step S159, the main CPU 66 sets the loss compensation setting being an internal flag indicating that the player is currently selecting the loss compensation mode (ie, “1”) and selects the loss compensation mode. A predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the setting waiting timer, and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S160, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process (step S64) of the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 10) described above has won a jackpot, and is not won. Moves the process to step S164. On the other hand, if it has been won, loss compensation release determination processing is executed in step S161.

  In this loss compensation release determination process, the main CPU 66 obtains the “hit history” stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the determination of the jackpot symbol (step S66) in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described above. With reference to, it is determined whether to cancel the loss compensation mode in the present embodiment based on a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition referred to here is specifically explained. For example, as the first condition, when the number of execution rounds of the jackpot game is 15 rounds or more, the second condition is the jackpot game and the previous jackpot. If the total number of game execution rounds is 15 rounds or more, and the third condition is that the previous jackpot type is a probable big jackpot (according to this embodiment, the total number of rounds is less than 15 rounds, the 2R probability change In this embodiment, conditions for canceling the three types of loss compensation modes are set as predetermined conditions. The main CPU 66 determines to cancel the loss compensation mode when one of the conditions for canceling the three types of loss compensation modes is satisfied. In other words, when the jackpot game in which a predetermined number of round games are executed is won, or when the total number of round games of the won jackpot game is more than a predetermined number, or when the jackpot game with probability change is won Release (that is, end) the compensation mode. Even if you win the jackpot game with probability variation, if you win the 2R probable jackpot game without a prize ball for the player (surprising jackpot game), the round game of the jackpot game when you win the next jackpot game Whether or not to end the loss compensation mode may be determined according to the number of executions.

  In step S162, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the loss compensation mode cancellation is determined in the loss compensation cancellation determination process. If not, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the release of the loss compensation mode has been determined, in step S163, the main CPU 66 resets the loss compensation operating flag indicating that the loss compensation mode is being selected (that is, the end of the loss compensation mode). To store and update in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and also instructs the movable member solenoid 121 (see FIG. 5) to operate the movable member 28b for releasing the storage of the game ball in the storage unit 28. Output. As a result, since the loss compensation mode is in operation and the game balls are stored in the storage unit 28 in a state before the game ball compensation process is executed, the player can play a predetermined number of times. You will know how to win the jackpot game with the number of round games. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S164, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the loss compensation start flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If the loss compensation start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S165. Move processing. On the other hand, if the loss compensation start flag is set, the process proceeds to step S167. The loss compensation start flag referred to here is the number of executions of the variable display game (for example, 300) during the operation of the loss compensation mode in the process of step S76 of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10). Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the game is completed (that is, when 300 variable display games are consumed) and a small hit game is won. That is, it instructs execution of loss compensation in the present embodiment.

  In step S165, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the card unit 150 (see FIG. 3) has a remaining number. If there is no remaining number, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if there is a remaining number, the process proceeds to step S166. In other words, as described above, in the present embodiment, when a dedicated storage medium or cash is inserted into the card unit 150 (see FIG. 3) and the player operates a lending button (not shown), it is predetermined. The number of game balls (for example, 250) corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 1,000 yen) is paid out to the upper plate 20, but for example, when a storage medium or cash is inserted more than the predetermined amount As a matter of course, the remaining amount after deducting a predetermined amount remains in the card unit 150 (see FIG. 3). That is, in the present embodiment, the remaining amount in the card unit 150 (see FIG. 3) is described as the remaining frequency.

  In step S166, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a return button (not shown) of the card unit 150 (see FIG. 3) has been operated by the player, and if so, the process proceeds to step S168. Transfer. On the other hand, if it has not been operated, this subroutine is terminated. That is, in the processing of step S165 and step S166, if the player operates a return button (not shown) when the card unit 150 (see FIG. 3) has a remaining number, the pachinko gaming machine 10 In order to end the game at, the loss compensation mode selected so far is canceled.

  In step S167, the main CPU 66 performs loss compensation execution processing. In this loss compensation execution process, the storage unit 28 for releasing the storage of the predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit 28 in accordance with the opening timing of the big winning opening 39 that is opened according to the small hit game. The game ball storage release request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to step S168.

  In step 168, in order to release the storage of the game ball in the storage unit 28, the operation request for the movable member 28b stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a special symbol control process (see FIG. 9). Reference is made in the special winning opening opening process (step S42), and an instruction for opening the shutter 40 attached to the special winning opening 39 and an operation instruction for the movable member 28b attached to the storage unit 28 are executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the opening of the big winning opening 39 at the time of winning the small hit game and the release of the storage of the game ball in the storage unit 28 are executed in synchronization.

  In step S168, the main CPU 66 resets the loss compensation operation flag indicating that the loss compensation mode is being selected (that is, sets the end of the loss compensation mode), and updates the memory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This subroutine is finished.

  As described above, according to the loss compensation control process in the present embodiment described above, first, whether or not to set the loss compensation mode is arbitrarily selected by the player performing a predetermined operation using the operation panel 27. The When the loss compensation mode is set, the number of executions of the variable display game is subtracted and the number of executions of the variable display game is “0” in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10). In addition, on the condition that the small hit game is won, the predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit 28 are awarded to the big winning opening 39, and the compensation processing in the present embodiment is performed by the corresponding prize balls. Will be realized.

  In the present embodiment, even when the loss compensation mode is set, for example, when a jackpot game with a predetermined number of rounds or more is won and a profit can be fully returned to the player, or the remaining card unit 150 If the player operates the return button despite the frequency remaining, in other words, if it is determined that the player is not willing to continue the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the set loss The compensation mode is canceled in the middle. As a matter of course, when the loss compensation mode is canceled halfway, the game balls collected until then are not returned to the player.

[Selection and selection of loss compensation mode]
Here, referring to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, variable display until the loss compensation mode selected by the player is selected and the loss compensation displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed accordingly. A display image of the game will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a normal display effect image and a display image when the loss compensation mode is selected. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the selection setting operation for the loss compensation mode.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15A, in the normal gaming state (that is, the loss compensation mode is not selected), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is given to the player in the approximate center of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. As a variable display game for suggesting, a numerical image 90 that is identification information is variably displayed. In the display area 32 a other than the variable display of the numerical image 90, an effect image 91 composed of a plurality of character images, message images, and the like is displayed as an effect image below the numerical image 90.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, while the loss compensation mode is selected, the numeric image 90 and the effect image 91 are displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as in the normal gaming state, The loss compensation display image 100 is also displayed on the right side of the numeric image 90 at the same time in a dedicated separate frame. That is, the loss compensation display image 100 in the present embodiment passes through the transparent game board 14 without interfering with the display image (number image 90, effect image 91) of the variable display game in the conventional pachinko gaming machine 10. It is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, which is configured wider than a conventional gaming machine, simultaneously with a dedicated separate frame.

  In FIG. 15B, the embodiment has been described in which the loss compensation display image 100 is displayed on the right side of the numeric image 90. However, the display position of the loss compensation display image 100 is not particularly limited and is variable. The display image (numerical image 90, effect image 91) of the display game does not prevent the player from visually recognizing, and the player image only needs to be at a position where the player can easily see the display image. The effect image 91 moves in the display area 32a. In this case, the loss compensation display image 100 may be moved or the display position may be changed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 16A, the operation panel 27 in this embodiment includes a cross direction button 27a, an enter button 27b, and a cancel button 27c that can be pressed vertically and horizontally. When the player performs any button operation, first, the loss compensation selection image 100a is displayed in the display area 32a as shown in FIG. 16 (b).

  Then, when the player presses the enter button 27b while the loss compensation selection image 100a is displayed, the loss compensation display image 100b is displayed as shown in FIG. 16C until the loss compensation is executed. The number of executions of the variable display game is displayed. Then, at the end of each variable display game, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the number of executions of the variable display game until the loss compensation is executed is subtracted and displayed by the loss compensation display image 100c. Will be. Thereby, the player can know how many times the variable display game is executed later and the loss compensation is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the variable display game is subtracted until it reaches “0”, as shown in FIG. A loss compensation display image 100d indicating waiting for winning is displayed. As described above, when the number of executions of the variable display game is “0” and the small hit game is won, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 is released, and the compensation process is performed. Will be executed. Note that the loss compensation display image 100 shown in FIG. 15B is the same display image as the loss compensation display images 100b, 100c, and 100d shown in FIGS.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the loss compensation mode is detected when any button operation provided on the operation panel 27 by the player is detected in the normal gaming state (that is, the loss compensation mode is not selected). The loss compensation selection image 100a is displayed, and when the decision button 27b is pressed there, the loss compensation mode is selected. While the loss compensation mode is selected, the number of executions of the variable display game until the loss compensation is executed is displayed in the loss compensation display images 100b, 100c, and 100d.

  In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the variable display game until loss compensation is executed is set to “300 times”. This is because the probability of winning a jackpot game in the normal gaming state is “1/300”. ”(See FIG. 6), the probability denominator is merely set as the number of executions of the variable display game“ 300 times ”. The number of executions of the variable display game is, for example, You may change suitably according to the number of game balls returned to a person.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, derived symbol designation command, loss compensation display command, demo display command, etc.) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and according to the analyzed command. Will be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the display control process of step S204, in the command analysis process in step S203, when the sub CPU 206 receives a loss compensation display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 displays the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition to the normal image display such as decorative design, the loss compensation selection image 100a (see FIG. 16B) and the loss compensation display images 100b, 100c, and 100d (see FIGS. 16C to 16E) are dedicated. The display control is executed in the display area.

  Further, in the display control process of step S204, in the command analysis process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a demonstration display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, control is performed to display the customer waiting demo image 92 using a character or the like and the guidance image 101 in the loss compensation mode in a dedicated display area.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes in steps S202 to S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Configuration of storage unit 28 and storage and release of game balls]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 17-19, the structure of the storage part 28 in this embodiment, the storage aspect of the game ball to the storage part 28, and the flow-down aspect of the game ball by storage cancellation | release are demonstrated. FIG. 17 is an enlarged front view illustrating a storage mode of game balls in the storage unit 28. FIG. 18 is an enlarged front view for explaining a manner in which the game ball flows down to the special winning opening 39 installed below when the storage of the storage unit 28 is released. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view for explaining winning of a game ball from the storage unit 28 to the big winning opening 39 installed below.

  The storage part 28 in the present embodiment is substantially composed of a storage case 28a having a left opening part 28L and a right opening part 28R formed on both sides of the upper part and having an open bottom part. A movable member 28b that can be freely opened and closed is provided to form a bottom surface. And this storage part 28 is provided in the position (refer FIG. 3) directly under the start opening 25 and the big winning opening 39. FIG. The housing case 28a is composed of the same member as the game board 14 having translucency, and allows the player to visually recognize the storage mode of the game balls. The movable member 28b that forms the bottom surface of the storage portion 28 can swing in the front-rear direction so that the game ball can be stored or released. The movable member 28b maintains a vertical state along the gaming area 15 in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 19B), but when the loss compensation mode is set by the player, the storage portion It is movable horizontally with respect to the game area 15 so as to block the bottom surface of 28 (see FIG. 19A), and a predetermined number (about 20) of game balls can be stored inside the storage unit 28. . The lateral length of the movable member 28b (the lateral length of the open bottom) is such that the game balls stored in the storage section 28 smoothly flow into the grand prize opening 39. It is shorter than 39 in the horizontal direction. Hereinafter, the storage mode of the game ball in the storage unit 28 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the loss compensation mode is set by the player, the movable member 28b provided on the bottom side of the storage unit 28 is moved horizontally with respect to the game area 15, and the storage unit By closing the bottom surface of the storage portion 28, it becomes possible to store the game ball inside the storage portion 28. From the left opening portion 28L and the right opening portion 28R provided on both sides of the upper surface 28c of the storage portion 28, the game area 15 is defined. The game balls that have flowed down are guided by the game nails 13 disposed in the vicinity and stored in the storage unit 28.

  Further, when a predetermined number (about 20) of game balls are stored inside the storage unit 28 (storage case 28a), as shown in FIG. 17B, the game stored inside the storage unit 28. Since the balls themselves naturally block the left opening 28L and the right opening 28R, a predetermined number (about 20) or more of game balls are not stored inside the storage unit 28.

  In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the variable display game (for example, 300 times) is exhausted, and when the small hit game is won, the big winning opening 39 of the small hit game is won. In accordance with the opening timing, the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 are released from storage, and award balls according to the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39 are provided as loss compensation for the player. Yes. Hereinafter, a mode in which the storage of the storage unit 28 is released and the game ball flows down to the special winning opening 39 installed below will be described with reference to FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 18A, in a state where a predetermined number (about 20) of game balls are stored in the storage unit 28, the number of executions of the variable display game (for example, 300 times) is digested. In the case where a small hit game is won, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), it is provided on the bottom surface of the storage unit 28 in accordance with the timing of opening the big prize opening 39 accompanying the small hit game. By moving the movable member 28b in a vertical state along the game area 15, in other words, by opening the bottom surface of the storage unit 28, a game ball stored inside the storage unit 28 is provided below. The player can make a prize at the big prize opening 39 with the shutter 40 opened, and compensate the player with a loss by award balls according to the number of game balls won at the big prize opening 39.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 19, the winning of the game ball from the storage unit 28 to the large winning opening 39 installed below will be described. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), the storage section 28 has a depth of about one game ball and can be stored in a maximum of four stages (see FIG. 17 (b)). It is arranged. When the game ball can be stored in the storage unit 28, the movable member 28b provided on the bottom surface of the storage unit 28 is movable in a horizontal state with the game region 15 side as a fulcrum so as to close the bottom surface of the storage unit 28. The aspect is maintained. Thereby, as described above, the game balls that have entered from the left opening portion 28L and the right opening portion 28R provided at the left and right ends of the upper surface 28c of the storage portion 28 are stored until a predetermined number (about 20) is reached. The Rukoto.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the movable member 28b moves vertically downward with the game area 15 side as a fulcrum at the timing when the shutter 40 attached to the special winning opening 39 opens, the storage is performed. The game balls stored in the section 28 fall to the big winning opening 39 and are received by the opened shutter 40 to win the inside of the big winning opening 39. In addition, the game ball that has won the prize winning opening 39 passes through the game ball discharge path 39b provided in the back of the prize winning opening 39, and is discharged to the outside of the game board 14 at the same time. The count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5) provided on the path 39b counts the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39, and the corresponding prize ball is paid out to the player.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment described above, it is possible to select whether or not the player himself / herself sets the loss compensation mode for compensating for the loss during the game of the game ball owned by the player, A storage unit 28 that can store a game ball while the loss compensation mode is set is provided above the large winning opening 39 configured with a large winning area, and a predetermined number of executions of the variable display game ( (E.g., 300 times) and winning of the small hit game are met as an opportunity to store the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 according to the opening timing of the big prize opening 39. By releasing and allowing the game ball to be awarded to the big prize opening 39, the corresponding prize ball is provided to the player as a loss compensation.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with less unfairness for the player, because the player can perform the game in the loss compensation mode to compensate for the loss during the game by the player himself / herself. Become. In addition, among the plurality of winning areas provided in the gaming area, a storage section 28 (that is, storing means) capable of storing and releasing the storage of the game ball is provided upstream of the large winning opening 39 having the highest winning probability of the game ball. When the compensation process is executed, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage unit 28 is released, and the game balls released from the storage unit 28 are awarded to the big winning opening 39, according to the number of winnings. Since the paid-out prize balls are used for compensation, the gameability in the loss compensation mode is improved, and it is possible to provide the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can be easily received by more players.

  The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment.

  That is, when the game ball rolls and the game board 14 has the game area 15 provided with a plurality of winning areas (for example, the start opening 25 and the big winning opening 39), and the gaming ball passes through the winning area. The prize ball paying means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, the system timer interruption process (FIG. 8), the prize ball paying process (step S27)) and the operation control of the prize ball paying means are performed. Game execution control means for performing a lottery process (for example, a special symbol memory check process (FIG. 10), a special game lottery process (step S64)) as to whether or not to shift to a special game in which an opportunity to receive a prize ball increases (For example, main control circuit 60, main process (FIG. 7)), a collection process for collecting a part of the game balls owned by the player, and a game result based on the lottery process of the game execution control means, Lost player Loss compensation control means (for example, loss compensation control processing (FIG. 13)) for controlling the loss compensation mode including compensation processing for compensating the game ball, and whether or not to make the loss compensation mode is selected by the player Operable selection means (for example, the operation panel 27) and storage means (for example, the storage unit 28) provided upstream of the winning area and capable of storing and releasing a predetermined number of game balls. The loss compensation control means, when executing the compensation process, cancels the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means and transfers the game balls released from the storage means to the winning area (for example, a big prize opening) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) that wins 39) and allocates award balls paid out according to the number of winnings by the winning ball payout means for compensation.

  In the plurality of winning areas (for example, the start opening 25 and the big winning opening 39) provided in the gaming area 15, the game execution control means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the main process (FIG. 7)) ))) The lottery process (for example, the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 10), the special game lottery process (step S64)) is executed, the lottery start winning area (for example, the start port 25), the special Including a special prize area (for example, a big prize opening 39) that is opened from a closed state for a predetermined time when transitioning to a game, and the storage means (for example, the storage unit 28) is located above the special prize area. Arranged gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10).

  The loss compensation control means (for example, the loss compensation control process (FIG. 13)) is performed when the special winning area (for example, the big prize opening 39) is opened, the storage means (for example, the storage unit 28). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) that releases the storage of gaming balls by.

  The special game is a jackpot game (for example, 2R-probable jackpot game, 15R-probable jackpot game, 10R normal jackpot game) in which the player can receive more prize balls, and has an advantage over the jackpot game. The loss compensation control means (for example, loss compensation control process (FIG. 13)) includes the lottery by the game execution control means (for example, main control circuit 60, main process (FIG. 7)). As a result of the process (for example, the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 10), the special game lottery process (step S64)), when the small hit game is won, it is stored in the storage means (for example, the storage unit 28). The storage of game balls is released (pachinko gaming machine 10).

  In the present embodiment, in the collection process executed while the loss compensation mode is set, a part of the winning ball corresponding to the gaming ball having entered each winning slot provided in the gaming area 15 is displayed. Collection is performed until a predetermined number (for example, 30) is reached, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lending control signal supplied from the card unit 150 is received and By sending a predetermined signal to the payout device 128, a portion of the loaned ball is collected when paying out the loaned ball of the predetermined amount (for example, thousand yen unit) to the upper plate 20 of the pachinko gaming machine 10. You may make it.

  In this embodiment, while the loss compensation mode is in operation, a part of the winning balls is actually collected in the collecting process to reduce the number of winning balls to be paid out to the player. For example, in the collection process while the loss compensation mode is in operation, the number of winning balls is not necessarily calculated by simply counting the number of gaming balls that have entered the plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming area 15. It does not have to be configured to reduce the number.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the loss compensation mode is canceled (that is, terminated) in the middle of a predetermined condition when the number of execution rounds of the winning jackpot game is a predetermined number of times. The number of execution rounds in the winning jackpot game is not limited, and the number of execution rounds can be changed as appropriate according to the type of jackpot game set in the gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball can be stored in the storage unit 28 only during the operation of the loss compensation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the normal game state The game ball may be stored in the constant storage unit 28.

  Further, 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 an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a special game lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display image in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display image of the variable display game number until loss compensation execution in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front enlarged view explaining the storage aspect of the game ball in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front enlarged view explaining the flow-down mode of the game ball from the storage unit in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing explaining the winning of the game ball | bowl from the storage part in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention to a big winning opening. It is a figure explaining the display image of the demonstration display in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 27 Operation panel 25 Starting port 28 Reserving part 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display 39 Main prize winning port 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a plurality of winning areas are provided while the game ball rolls,
A prize ball payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball passes through the winning area;
A game execution control means for controlling the operation of the prize ball payout means and performing a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a special game in which the chance to receive a lot of prize balls is increased.
Loss compensation including a collection process for collecting a part of the game balls owned by the player and a compensation process for compensating for the game balls lost by the player according to the game result based on the lottery process of the game execution control means. Loss compensation control means for controlling the mode;
A selection means capable of selecting by the player whether or not to enter the loss compensation mode;
A storage means provided upstream of the winning area and capable of storing and releasing a predetermined number of game balls;
With
The loss compensation control means includes
When the compensation process is executed, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means is released, the game balls released from the storage means are awarded to the winning area, and the prize ball paying means is used according to the number of winnings. A gaming machine characterized in that the awarded ball is used for compensation. The plurality of winning areas provided in the gaming area are:
A lottery start winning area that triggers the passing of the game ball to execute the lottery process by the game execution control means, and a special winning area that is opened for a predetermined time from the closed state when the special game is entered. Including
The storage means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is disposed above the special winning area. The loss compensation control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the special winning area is in an open state, the storage of the game ball by the storage means is released. The special game is
Including a jackpot game in which a player can receive more prize balls, and a jackpot game that is less advantageous than the jackpot game,
The loss compensation control means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the small hit game is won as a result of the lottery process by the game execution control means, the storage of the game balls stored in the storage means is released.

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