JP2009213642A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can further relieve a player's sense of unfairness. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 10 includes: a game board; a loss compensation control means for controlling the operation of loss compensation functions including a collection function of collecting part of prescribed valuable value for the player to play and a compensation function of compensating the loss of the player when a prescribed condition is satisfied; and first-third insurance function buttons 127a-127c operated by the player to select whether the loss compensation operation should be controlled or not by the loss compensation control means. The Pachinko game machine has a plurality of loss compensation functions with different degrees of loss compensation. When a prescribed compensation function is operated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation functions is simultaneously operated according to the game history at the time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the passing area of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after three pieces of identification information consisting of a plurality of symbols fluctuate, the combination stops according to the result of the big win lottery On the other hand, an effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the variation of the identification information. When winning in this jackpot lottery, for example, after three pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed so that they all have the same symbol, a lot of balls are provided to the player.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, the maximum number of balls that can be expected according to the winning probability of the jackpot lottery or the jackpot is set for each model. For example, specifically, there are many models on the market with a winning probability of 1/300 for the big hit lottery and a maximum number of balls of about 1800. In recent years, models with a winning probability of 1/90 for a big hit lottery and a maximum number of balls of about 600 have been provided.

  However, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery set in the pachinko gaming machine is a theoretical value, and is not actually won the jackpot as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. In other words, even if the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is 1/300, the jackpot may appear continuously, or the result of the lottery lottery will be over 1000 times, that is, a so-called humiliation state. There is also a possibility. In this hammari state, the player's willingness to play gradually fades. In addition, when the next player wins the jackpot, he / she feels unfair and sometimes loses interest in the game.

  Accordingly, gaming machines other than pachinko gaming machines have been provided with a function for relieving the humming state. For example, in a revolving game machine (pachislot) that uses coins as a game medium, a pachislot is provided to return coins to the player when the number of lotteries that do not win a jackpot (bonus in pachislot) reaches a predetermined number Has been. That is, a gaming machine is provided in which a certain amount of payout is provided when the number of lotteries that are not won reaches a ceiling value in the so-called No. 4 machine.

In addition, in slot machines using coins as game media, when a predetermined percentage of prizes other than big prizes, such as bonus prizes or big wins, is stored as insurance, and a predetermined condition is satisfied There are provided slot machines that relieve humming conditions by having an insurance function of compensating for losses (Patent Documents 1 and 2). Furthermore, a slot machine having a plurality of so-called ceiling values is provided in order to save players in a stale state (Patent Document 3). In addition, an insurance function is set on condition that a predetermined number of coins have been inserted, and a slot machine is provided that displays that when the insurance function is set (Patent Document 4).
US Pat. No. 5,910,048 JP-A-4-244178 JP 2007-97983 A JP 2007-125297 A

  However, if a pachinko gaming machine is added with a ceiling or insurance function such as a pachislot or slot machine that uses the above coins as a game medium, the insurance function automatically It is not uniformly preferable for the player to be added.

  That is, for a player who plays a game for a short time, there is a low possibility that loss compensation will be given by the insurance function, so that the insurance function may be troublesome. Further, there are some players who do not like collecting insurance by adding an insurance function, for example, collecting several game balls, because games are accompanied by humility. For a player who feels like this, it is difficult to alleviate unfairness through the insurance function.

  In addition, in pachinko machines, in order to alleviate the unfairness of the player, it is possible to add an insurance function in any manner (collection method, insurance cancellation, loss compensation, etc.). The problem is whether or not it can alleviate the sense of injustice.

  The present invention solves such a problem, and by giving a player an insurance function to compensate for a loss during the game by a selection operation of the player, and by making a loss compensation to the player by the insurance function, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of a player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a gaming machine described below.

  (1) A game board having a game area in which a game ball fired by a player's launch operation rolls, and a game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when the game ball fired through the winning area of the game area passes. The game execution means to be controlled, the collection function for collecting a part of the predetermined valuable value for the player to play the game, and the loss of the player are compensated according to the game result by the control of the game execution means A loss compensation control means for controlling the operation of the loss compensation function including the compensation function, a selection means for selecting whether or not the player performs the operation control of the loss compensation by the loss compensation control means, and a game history The loss compensation control comprises: history storage means for storing; and condition storage means for storing the contents of a plurality of loss compensation functions having different operating conditions of the compensation function and loss compensation levels corresponding to the operating conditions. Stage, a game machine, characterized in that predetermined the compensation function in accordance with the game history of when activated, controls to operate the compensation function in other losses compensation functions simultaneously.

  According to the invention of (1), the player collects a part of the valuable value (for example, a game ball) for playing a game, and further, the game result by the control of the game execution means is a predetermined result (for example, a big hit) When the number of lotteries is 600 or more), it is possible to provide compensation for losses (eg, compensation for losses such as paying out a predetermined number of game balls) according to the collected valuable value. Since it has such an insurance function, it is possible to rescue a so-called stale player. In addition, since the player can select whether or not to perform the operation control of the loss compensation, for example, when the collection of the game ball is not preferred, the game ball is not collected by not operating the loss compensation operation. It becomes possible to do. In addition, in order to simultaneously activate the compensation function in the other loss compensation function according to the game history when the predetermined compensation function is activated (for example, 15000 game balls have been fired), The player can be rescued. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the loss compensation control means, when the compensation function in the loss compensation function is activated, according to a ratio of loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function, A gaming machine characterized by determining a type of compensation function in another loss compensation function that is activated simultaneously.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), when the compensation function is activated, another loss compensation function that is simultaneously activated according to the ratio of the loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function. The type of compensation function in is determined. For this reason, for example, when the ratio of loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function is lower, a compensation function that can receive a large compensation in other loss compensation functions is selected and operated at the same time. Compensation according to value (for example, loss compensation of paying out a predetermined number of game balls) can be received. For this reason, it becomes possible to rescue a deeper player. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the loss compensation control means is a compensation function in another loss compensation function that is simultaneously activated according to a timing at which the compensation function in the loss compensation function is activated. A game machine characterized by determining the type of the game.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the type of compensation function in another loss compensation function that is activated simultaneously is determined according to the timing. For this reason, for example, when the time required until the compensation function is activated is longer, the compensation function that receives a large compensation in the other loss compensation functions is selected, and the valuable value collected by operating simultaneously is selected. Compensation (for example, loss compensation of paying out a predetermined number of game balls) can be received. For this reason, it becomes possible to rescue a deeper player. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to rescue a deeper player in order to simultaneously activate the compensation function in the other loss compensation function according to the gaming situation when the predetermined compensation function is activated. Become. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the lamp unit 53 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, 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 door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. In addition, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a launch handle 26, a first insurance function button 127a, a second insurance function button 127b, a third insurance function button 127c, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

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

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 which will be described in detail later are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

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

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting region, a region where a game member such as an accessory, or a decoration member is provided. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom and layout.

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

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. Further, a first insurance function button 127a, a second insurance function button 127b, and a third insurance function button 127c are provided on the upper plate 20. The key tops of the first insurance function button 127a, the second insurance function button 127b, and the third insurance function button 127c are: the first insurance function button 127a is red, the second insurance function button 127b is blue, and the third insurance function button 127c is It is color-coded green.

  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.

  A lamp unit 53 is provided on the lower left side of the game board 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp unit 53 includes a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and round number indicators 51a to 51d. Is provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50” or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). When the jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the gaming ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so as to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

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

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

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

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

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

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

  An overview of the gaming machine 10 will be further described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, on the gaming board 14 of the gaming machine 10, there are two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, and a grand prize. Game members such as the mouth 39 and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

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

  The 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 disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc., the game flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

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

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball launched by the player's launch operation rolls.

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

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. .

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball is placed in the start port 25. Becomes easier to enter. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

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

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

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) or the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again in the open state on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the count sensor 104. Driven by. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the count sensor 104. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in this embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 2 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 2. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the types of the respective winning ports is set. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

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

  At the bottom of the game board 14, the game board 14 rolls, and the game balls that have not won any of the start opening 25, the big prize opening 39, and the general prize openings 56 a to 56 d pass, and the game board An out port 59 for moving the game ball to the outside of 14 is formed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device has been described as an example of the production means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The production means may be a production means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present 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.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 includes a register and a reset terminal 66a. 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. When the reset terminal 66a of the main CPU 66 receives a reset signal, a reset process is executed.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables such as a special symbol determination table and an insurance function condition setting table are also stored. Thus, the main ROM 68 functions as various storage means.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, an area passing flag, a gaming state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, and an effect condition selection random number counter. , Grand prize opening number counter, Grand prize opening counter, Round number display counter, Round number display effect start counter, Out ball detection counter, Out ball counter, Wait time timer, Grand prize opening time timer, Special Data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to symbols, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to normal symbols, variation counter, insurance function flag, collected ball counter, prize ball counter, data for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables Etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The game state flag indicates a game state to be executed.

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. The power supply elapsed time timer is for measuring the elapsed time after power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and passed through the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the starting port 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The variation counter indicates the number of lotteries since the previous jackpot. The insurance function flag indicates whether the insurance function is on or off. The collected ball counter indicates the number of game balls (value) collected at the time of lending a ball to activate the insurance function. The prize ball counter indicates the number of prize balls.

  The out ball detection counter indicates the number of times that the out ball sensor 122 has detected a game ball, and is reset every time 10 balls are counted. The out ball counter is incremented by one every time ten out ball detection counters count. Thus, the out ball detection counter of the main RAM 70 is an example of a history storage unit that stores a game history.

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

  The initial reset circuit 64 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and transmits a reset signal to the main CPU 66 when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value. Further, the initial reset circuit 64 receives a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 66 and discharges it in order to release the voltage applied to the capacitor.

  The serial communication IC 72 is connected to the main CPU 66, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / launch control circuit 126, and includes a sub control board buffer 72a and a payout / fire control circuit buffer 72b.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, A start winning ball sensor 116, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a backup clear switch 124, a first insurance function button 127a, a second insurance function button 127b, a third insurance function button 127c, and an out ball sensor 122 It is 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 to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

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

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is in an open state or in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Closed.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

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

  The first insurance function button 127a is provided at the front portion of the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1), and transmits a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. In this way, the first insurance function button 127a is operated to determine whether the first insurance function is on or off. Similarly, the second insurance function button 127b and the third insurance function button 127c are provided on the front part of the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1), and are operated by the player to send a predetermined detection signal. Transmit to the control circuit 60. As described above, the second insurance function button 127b and the third insurance function button 127c are operated, and on / off of the second insurance function and the third insurance function is determined. In the present embodiment, the first insurance function button 127a, the second insurance function button 127b, and the third insurance function button 127c are not turned on at the same time. In other words, the insurance function that can be set by the player's operation is one, but not limited thereto, a plurality of insurance functions may be selected simultaneously, and the number of collected balls may be increased. As described above, the first insurance function button 127a, the second insurance function button 127b, and the third insurance function button 127c indicate whether or not the player performs loss compensation operation control by the loss compensation control means (main CPU 66). It is an example of the selection means to perform selection operation.

  The out ball sensor 122 detects a game ball conveyed from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility (not shown), and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60. That is, the out ball sensor 122 is at least a game such as a game ball that has won the start port 25, the big winning port 39, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, or a game ball that has not passed through the out port 59 (see FIG. 4). The game ball that has passed through the board 14 is detected.

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

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

  In addition, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Insurance function condition setting table]

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an insurance function condition setting table showing the contents of a plurality of loss compensation functions corresponding to three insurance function buttons. The first insurance function is set by pressing the first insurance function button 127a. Similarly, the second insurance function is set by pressing the second insurance function button 127b, and the third insurance function is set by pressing the third insurance function button 127c.

  In FIG. 6, when the first insurance function is set, 1/25 of the number of lent balls is collected, and the compensation function is activated by launching 2000 balls. When the compensation function is activated, if the number of collected balls / the number of collected balls is not 0, the game is 10% (here, 100 balls) of the prescribed number (for example, 1000 balls) regardless of the value. The ball is compensated.

  In FIG. 6, when the second insurance function is set, 1/10 of the number of rented balls is collected, and the compensation function is activated by 300 times of change in the identification information. In addition, when the compensation function is activated, if the number of collected balls / the prescribed number of collected balls is less than 2.0, 40% (in this case, 400 balls) of game balls are compensated for the prescribed number (for example, 1000 balls). Is done. If the number of collected balls / specified number of collected balls is 2.0 or more, the compensation function by the first insurance function is also activated simultaneously. For this reason, 50% (here, 500 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented.

  In FIG. 6, when the third insurance function is set, 1/5 of the number of rented balls is collected, and the compensation function is activated by 600 times of variation of the identification information. Further, when the compensation function is activated, when the number of collected balls / the number of prescribed collected balls is less than 1.5 and the number of shot balls is less than 15,000, a prescribed number (for example, 1000) of game balls To be compensated. When the number of shot balls is 15000 or more, the compensation function by the first insurance function is also activated simultaneously. For this reason, 110% (here, 1100 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented.

  When the number of collected balls / the number of specified collected balls is 1.5 or more and less than 2.0 and the number of shot balls is less than 15000, the compensation function by the first insurance function is also activated simultaneously. For this reason, 110% (here, 1100 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented. When the number of shot balls is 15000 or more, the compensation function by the second insurance function is also activated simultaneously. For this reason, 140% (here, 1400 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented.

  When the number of collected balls / specified number of collected balls is 2.0 or more and less than 2.5 and the number of shot balls is less than 15000, the compensation function by the second insurance function is also activated simultaneously. For this reason, 140% (here, 1400 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented. When the number of shot balls is 15000 or more, the compensation function by the first insurance function and the second insurance function is simultaneously activated. For this reason, 150% (here, 1500 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented.

  If the number of collected balls / specified number of collected balls is 2.5 or more, the compensation function by the first insurance function and the second insurance function operates simultaneously regardless of the number of shot balls. For this reason, 150% (here, 1500 balls) of game balls of a specified number (for example, 1000 balls) are supplemented. For example, when the specified number of collected balls is 250 balls (or equivalent to 1000 yen when lending is performed at 4 yen per ball), and the number of changes is 600 times when 1000 balls are collected Will be compensated for 1500 balls.

  That is, the content of the insurance function varies depending on the type of the selected insurance function button. In the second insurance function and the third insurance function, the number of balls to be compensated when the loss compensation by the insurance function is executed is determined according to the number of game balls collected and the number of shot balls as the game history. . Specifically, in the third insurance function, when the number of game balls collected is large and the number of game balls actually consumed is large, at least one of the first insurance function and the second insurance function is executed. The range of loss compensation is increased. The prescribed number of compensation balls as insurance may be another value such as 2000 balls, and can be set as appropriate in consideration of the jackpot winning probability. As described above, the main RAM 70 is an example of a condition storage unit that stores the contents of a plurality of loss compensation functions having different operating conditions for the compensation function and the degree of loss compensation corresponding to the operating conditions. Further, the main CPU 66 is an example of a loss compensation control unit that performs control so that the compensation functions in the other loss compensation functions are simultaneously activated according to the game history when the predetermined compensation function is activated. Further, when the compensation function in the loss compensation function is activated, the main CPU 66 determines the type of the compensation function in the other loss compensation function that is activated at the same time according to the ratio of the loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function. It is an example of a loss compensation control means. Further, the main CPU 66 determines the type of the compensation function in other loss compensation functions that are activated at the same time according to the timing at which the compensation function in the loss compensation function is activated (when the number of fluctuations reaches 600). It is an example of a means.

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

  In step S9, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a startup program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or performs a process of returning to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10.

  In step S10, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S12, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S12, a system timer monitoring timer reset process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. 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 big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value according to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special symbol display unit 35 and the normal symbol display unit 33 are in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in steps S14 and S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. Then, a process for storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70 is performed. For example, when driving the special symbol display 35, the main CPU 66 transmits a drive signal to the special symbol display 35. The special symbol display 35 displays the identification symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received drive signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating data relating to game information signals to be transmitted to a stand computer or a hall computer (not shown) and storing them in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 8, step S46) in the system timer interruption process described later, The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), the special symbol display 35 (7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), and the normal symbol display 33 (display LED, see FIG. 3) are lit. LED power supply (common signal) and solenoid power supply for driving the solenoid are supplied. Further, the update data for the number of reserved start-up memory data is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command, insurance function command, payout command, and capture command to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a start opening 25, and general winning openings 56a to 56d. A payout request command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout / fire control circuit 126. In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as prize balls when winning the grand prize opening 39, and 3 game balls as general prize balls 56a to 56d when winning at the start opening 25. When winning, 10 game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10. In this embodiment, an example of the number of winning balls is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a game execution means for controlling a game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when the launched game balls pass through the winning area of the game area.

[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 main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, processing for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating a random number value such as a jackpot determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. More specifically, it is determined whether there is a detection signal from the first insurance function button 127a, the second insurance function button 127b, or the third insurance function button 127c. When it is determined that there is a detection signal from the first insurance function button 127a, the main CPU 66 sets a value (eg, 1) indicating ON to the first insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. At the same time, the second insurance function flag and the third insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are set to a value (eg, 0) indicating OFF. Similarly, when it is determined that there is a detection signal from the second insurance function button 127b, the main CPU 66 has a value indicating ON in the second insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, 1). Is set, and the first insurance function flag and the third insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are set to a value (eg, 0) indicating OFF. When it is determined that there is a detection signal from the third insurance function button 127c, the main CPU 66 sets a value (eg, 1) indicating ON to the third insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. At the same time, the first insurance function flag and the second insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are set to a value (eg, 0) indicating OFF. Further, for example, when the first insurance function flag is on and the second and third insurance function flags are off, if it is determined that there is a detection signal from the first insurance function button 127a, A value (for example, 0) indicating OFF is set in the third insurance function flag.

  In step S44, when any one of the first to third insurance function flags is set to ON, the main CPU 66 determines that there is a detection signal from the insurance function button 127. A value (for example, 0) indicating OFF is set in the first to third insurance function flags. When the main CPU 66 receives an end signal from the card unit 150, the main CPU 66 sets a value (eg, 0) indicating OFF to the first to third insurance function flags. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from switches such as the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, the starting winning ball sensor 116, the out ball sensor 122, and the like. Perform the process. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

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

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

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

  In step S51, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a prize has been won in the special winning opening 39 according to a detection signal from the count sensor 104. In response to the detection signal, the main CPU 66 counts the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter and the big prize opening prize counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In step S22 (see FIG. 7), a prize ball signal is transmitted to the payout device 128 based on the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S52.

  In step S52, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a winning process for determining whether or not a game ball has won the general winning openings 56a to 56c (see FIG. 4) in accordance with detection signals from the general winning ball sensors 106 to 108 (see FIG. 5). . The main CPU 66 counts the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter according to the detection signal. In step S22 (see FIG. 7), a prize ball signal is transmitted to the payout device 128 based on the value of the general winning award prize ball counter stored in the main RAM. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, a start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 25 based on the detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116. When the main CPU 66 determines that the start opening 25 has been won, the main CPU 66 stores a value (for example, 1) that is turned on in a predetermined area that is a start opening flag in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the starting opening prize ball counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In step S22 (see FIG. 7), a prize ball signal is transmitted to the payout device 128 based on the value of the start opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S54.

  In step S54, out-sphere detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the out ball sensor 122 based on the detection signal from the out ball sensor 122, and when it is determined that the game ball has passed, the main ball 70 detects the out ball in the main RAM 70. Add 1 to the counter. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S <b> 61, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a detection signal from the out ball sensor 122. When the main CPU 66 determines that there is a detection signal from the out ball sensor 122, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S62. If it is not determined that there is a detection signal from the out ball sensor 122, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S62, 1 is added to the value of the out ball detection counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the out ball detection counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the out ball detection counter is 10. If the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the out ball detection counter is 10, the process moves to step S64. If it is not determined that the value of the out ball detection counter is 10, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S64, 1 is added to the value of the out sphere counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the out ball counter in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, a process of resetting the out ball detection counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing “0” in the value of the out ball detection counter in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (02) indicating that the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management, and whether or not a lottery for shifting to the big hit gaming state is won when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Judging. In the case of winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating jackpot game start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot game start interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, it is set to execute the process of step S75. On the other hand, when not winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to step S75.

  In step S75, a jackpot game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot game start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, the main winnings read from the main ROM 68 are obtained. Data for opening the mouth 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the jackpot game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the jackpot game execution time. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and the count sensor 104 corresponding to the winning prize port 39 when the remaining winning ball in the winning prize mouth monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S80.

  In step S80, a jackpot game end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval has elapsed. Set to control status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. In the case of a probable change state or a short time state, a value corresponding to each of the game state flags is set.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 provides data indicating the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game. The memory is updated so that “1” is decreased. As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the number of reserved items is updated. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when it is not in the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the jackpot game will be finished. Also, in this embodiment, there was no game ball passing to a specific area until a predetermined time had elapsed (punk, in this embodiment, one ball is also played in the big prize opening 39 during the big hit game. It is also a jackpot game ending condition that the round game of the maximum number of consecutive rounds (in this embodiment, “15” rounds or “2” rounds) is finished).

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved items related to special symbols in the stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol in the start-up storage data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S112, where the data indicating the number of reserved items is stored. Is determined not to be “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table if there is a start memory. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is determined in step S105, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determining random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and refers to the special symbol determination table for determining the jackpot symbol. Based on the random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If the jackpot is not determined to be a big win (missing), the main RAM 70 stores data indicating the special symbol determined to be the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S107, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command for effect corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S107 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number value used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S112, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S1300, special symbol storage area update processing is performed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game by “1”. Update the memory. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1305.

  In step S1305, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big win, and if it is determined that it is a big win, the process moves to step S1340, and if it is not determined that it is a big win, the process moves to step S1310.

  In step S1310, a process for determining whether the insurance function flag is ON is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not any one of the first to third insurance function flags stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 has a value indicating ON (for example, 1). judge. If it is determined that there is a value indicating ON, the process proceeds to step S1320. If it is not determined that there is a value indicating ON, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1320, a process of adding 1 to the variation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, it can be recognized how many times the player has executed the identification information stop game by the value of the variation counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1330.

  In step S1330, a process for setting a variation count command is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data based on the value of the variation counter stored in step S1320 in the variation count command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The variation number command stored in the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S21 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1340, a process for resetting the variation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). In this way, when the jackpot is won, by resetting the variation counter, only the player who has not won the jackpot for a predetermined period can be rescued. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1350.

  In step S1350, a process of resetting the out ball counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the value of the out-sphere counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1360.

  In step S1360, the insurance function flag is turned off. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of turning off all the first to third insurance function flags stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, 0 is set). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Payout process]
The payout process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1410, it is determined whether or not the prize ball counter is 1 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the prize ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is 1 or more. If the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the prize ball counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1415. If the value of the prize ball counter is not determined to be 1 or more, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1415, processing for setting a prize ball payout control signal is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a prize ball payout control signal in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the value of the prize ball counter. The set prize ball payout control signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19 in FIG. The payout / firing control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 so as to pay out the prize ball based on the received prize ball payout control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

  In step S1420, processing for resetting the value of the prize ball counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined setting to reset (set 0) the value of the prize ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1425.

  In step S1425, processing for determining whether or not the insurance function flag is ON is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a value (for example, 1) indicating that one of the first to third insurance function flags stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is ON. judge. If it is determined that there is a value of the insurance function flag indicating ON (for example, 1), the process proceeds to step S1427, and if it is not determined that there is a value indicating ON, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S1427, it is determined whether or not the value of the collected ball counter exceeds zero. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the collected ball counter exceeds 0, that is, whether or not a game ball has been collected. When it is determined that the value of the collected ball counter exceeds 0, the process proceeds to step S1430, and when it is not determined that the value of the collected ball counter exceeds 0 (when the value of the collected ball counter is 0). Ends this subroutine.

  In step S1430, processing for determining whether or not the insurance ball payout condition is satisfied is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the insurance ball payout condition by the insurance function corresponding to the insurance function flag that is turned on is satisfied. Specifically, when the first insurance function flag is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the out ball counter has reached 200 (corresponding to the number of game balls being fired is 2000). If the second insurance function flag is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is 300. When the third insurance function flag is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation counter is 600. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that are the insurance ball payout condition by the first insurance function is 2000 balls, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other values such as 4000 balls may be used. It can be set accordingly. In addition, the number of fluctuations that serve as the insurance ball payout conditions for the second and third insurance functions is not limited to 300 rotations and 600 rotations, and the predetermined number of fluctuations is an arbitrary value such as three times the reciprocal of the jackpot probability. May be. When the main CPU 66 determines that the insurance ball payout condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1435, and when it is not determined that the insurance ball payout condition is satisfied, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1433, processing for determining the type of insurance to be paid out is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the insurance function condition setting table of FIG. 6 based on the value of the out ball counter of the main RAM 70 which is one of the game history data and the number of collected game balls. A process for determining the number of insurance balls as well as determining which insurance function to activate loss compensation from among the first to third insurance functions is performed. For example, if it is determined in step S1430 that the insurance ball payout condition for the third insurance function is satisfied, the loss compensation by the first and second insurance functions is activated with reference to the insurance function condition setting table of FIG. Decide what you want to do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1435.

  In step S1435, processing for setting an insurance ball payout control signal is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets an insurance ball payout control signal instructing the payout / firing control circuit 126 to pay out the number of insurance balls determined by the process of step S <b> 1433 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The set insurance ball payout control signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19 in FIG. The payout / launch control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 to pay out an insurance ball as a loss compensation based on the received insurance ball payout control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1440. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of loss compensation control means for controlling the operation of the loss compensation function including the compensation function for compensating for the player's loss according to the game result by the control of the game execution means (main CPU 66). .

  In step S1440, processing for resetting the value of the collected ball counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined setting to reset (set 0) the value of the collected ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1443.

  In step S1443, a process for resetting the value of the out ball counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined setting to reset (set 0) the value of the out-sphere counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1445.

  In step S1445, processing for resetting the variation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1450.

  In step S1450, the insurance function flag is reset. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting an insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1455.

  In step S1455, processing for setting a payout command is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a payout command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The set payout command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S21 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Payout main processing]
With reference to FIG. 15, a payout main process executed by the payout / launch control circuit 126 of the gaming machine 10 will be described. In this process, steps S1503 to S1512 described later are repeatedly executed at a cycle of 1 msec (1 millisecond) by a system timer controlled by the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126.

  First, in step S1501, initialization setting when the gaming machine 10 is powered on is performed. Depending on the pressing state of the backup clear switch 124 when the power is turned on, if the backup clear switch 124 is not pressed, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs backup recovery processing (the program address executed before the power is turned off). If the backup clear switch 124 is pressed, the CPU of the payout / fire control circuit 126 initializes the work area of the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126, etc. Execute the initial setting process and restart the program. Also, a variable for storing the value of the abnormal notification monitoring timer and various variables such as an error notification flag are initialized ("0" is set). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1502.

  In step S1502, it is determined whether 1 millisecond (msec) has elapsed. The CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines whether or not 1 msec has elapsed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S1503, and when it is NO, step S1502 is executed again.

  In step S1503, card unit communication processing is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, count switch detection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines the output states of the prize ball count switch (not shown) and the ball lending count switch (not shown) included in the payout device 128 of the payout / fire control circuit 126. A check is made to detect whether or not a prize ball or a rental ball is currently being paid out. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1505.

  In step S1505, error detection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 checks whether there is any abnormality in the game ball payout route (not shown) and the payout device 128 (see FIG. 5) of the gaming machine 10, and if there is any abnormality. If it is detected. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1506.

  In step S1506, a payout device driving process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 confirms that no abnormality is detected in the game ball payout route (not shown), and when it is confirmed that there is no abnormality, the payout / fire control is performed. Data for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is set in variables stored in the RAM of the circuit 126 by controlling the payout device 128 (see FIG. 5). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1507.

  In step S1507, a firing related signal detection process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126 monitors the output state of the stop switch and touch sensor included in the launching device 130 (see FIG. 5) and detects the output signal. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508.

  In step S1508, a firing drive process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / fire control circuit 126 sets a fire solenoid (not shown) included in the fire device 130 (see FIG. 5) to a variable stored in the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126 for a predetermined time. Set the data for driving each time. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1509.

  In step S1509, a ball lending control process is performed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 monitors the ball lending state of the game balls in the payout device 128. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510.

  In step S1510, a prize ball control process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126 monitors the payout state of the prize ball based on the prize ball payout command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1511.

  In step S1511, error processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 displays the error information detected in step S1505 on an error display device (not shown) such as 7 segments provided in the payout / fire control circuit 126, for example. To do. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1512.

  In step S1512, output processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 (see FIG. 5) stored in the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126 in step S1506 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Data for performing, and data for driving a firing solenoid (not shown) included in the launching device 130 (see FIG. 5) stored in the RAM of the payout / launch control circuit 126 in step S1508 at predetermined time intervals Based on this, the game balls are paid out and fired by actually outputting data to the paying device 128 and the launching device 130. When this process ends, the process returns to step S1502.

[Lending control processing]
The ball lending control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1600, it is determined whether or not a ball lending signal has been received. In this process, when the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines that the ball rental signal from the main control circuit 60 has been received, the process moves to step S1610 and does not determine that the ball rental signal has been received. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S1610, a process for determining whether or not the insurance function flag is ON is performed. In this process, if the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines from the main control circuit 60 that it has received a control signal with a value (for example, 1) indicating that the value of the insurance function flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1630. If it is determined that the control signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1620.

  In step S1620, a ball lending process is performed. In this processing, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 transmits a ball rental control signal to the payout device 128, and further, a control signal corresponding to a number (for example, 500 yen) based on the ball loan control signal. When received, the lending state of the game balls in the payout device 128 is monitored whether or not 125 game balls are supplied. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1630, processing for determining whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the collected value is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines whether the collected value indicating the number of collected game balls stored in the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126 is a predetermined collected value (for example, 1000 balls). To determine. If the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines that the collected value is equal to or greater than a predetermined collected value, the process proceeds to step S1620, and if it is not determined that the collected value is equal to or greater than the predetermined collected value, The process moves to step S1640. In the present embodiment, the predetermined collection value is described as 1000 balls, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be other balls such as 200 balls, 3000 balls.

  In step S1640, collection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126 receives a control signal with a value (for example, 1) indicating that the value of the insurance function flag from the main control circuit 60 is ON (for example, a predetermined ratio ( For example, the game balls are collected in a ratio of 25 balls to 125 balls), and data corresponding to the number of game balls is stored in the RAM of the payout / launch control circuit 126. The stored data for the number of game balls is transmitted to the main control circuit 60, and is set in the collected ball counter of the main RAM 70 by the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1650. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of loss compensation control means for performing loss compensation operation control including a collection function for collecting a part of a predetermined valuable value for the player to play a game.

  In step S1650, a post-collection ball lending process is performed. In this processing, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 transmits a ball rental control signal to the payout device 128, and further, a control signal corresponding to a number (for example, 500 yen) based on the ball loan control signal. When it is received, 25 of the 125 balls are collected. Therefore, the lending state of the gaming balls in the payout device 128 is monitored to determine whether or not the remaining 100 gaming balls are being supplied. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  By the way, in this embodiment, as shown in step S1425 and step S1427 of FIG. 14, the operating condition of the insurance function is that any one of the first to third insurance function flags is on and the collection function. This means that game balls are collected. That is, even if any of the first to third insurance function flags is turned on, the insurance function does not operate if there is no collected ball. For this reason, when the insurance function is canceled due to the jackpot, it is necessary to operate a ball lending button (not shown) at least once in order to enable the insurance function again.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

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

  In step S1710, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1720.

  In step S1720, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1730.

  In step S1730, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1740.

  In step S1740, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 updates data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 250 in order to perform display on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1750.

  In step S1750, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1760.

  In step S1760, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1720.

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

  In step S1810, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

  In step S1820, the input command is stored in the reception buffer. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. For example, the sub CPU 206 receives an effect control command, a capture command, a payout command, and an insurance function command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1730 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1810 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Display control processing]
The display control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1910, a process for determining whether or not a change display command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 60 includes a change display command. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the change display command is included, the process proceeds to step S1925. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the change display command is included, the process proceeds to step S1920.

  In step S1920, other display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 calls data for displaying other displays from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 and updates data for transmission to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying other images from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. Then, it is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1925, processing for determining whether the insurance function is on is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 60 includes information indicating that the insurance function is on in the variable display command. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the insurance function is on, the process proceeds to step S1930. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the insurance function is on, the process proceeds to step S1970.

  In step S1930, loss compensation display control processing is performed. In this processing, if the variable display command includes information on the loss compensation display command, the sub CPU 206 calls data for displaying the loss compensation display from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 and sends it to the display control circuit 250. Update the data to send. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the loss compensation from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32b (see FIG. 21) of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1940.

  In step S1940, a process for determining whether or not the number of variable displays is a predetermined number is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of times of display of the identification information as a presentation is a predetermined value (for example, 10 times). More specifically, in step S1940, the sub CPU 206 refers to the value of the fluctuation display counter stored in the work RAM 210, and if it is determined that the number of fluctuations is a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1950, and the predetermined fluctuation is detected. If it is not determined that the number of times, the process proceeds to step S1980.

  In step S1950, insurance function display control processing is performed. In this process, instead of collecting a certain amount of game balls as a valuable value, the sub CPU 206 displays a loss compensation display relating to an insurance function that compensates for a loss in the case of a certain amount of hammering (for example, how much loss compensation can be received, etc.) Data for display) and data for display for notifying that loss compensation is being executed are called from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208, and the data for transmission to the display control circuit 250 is updated. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 on the basis of these data from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them on the liquid crystal display device 32. They are displayed on the display areas 32a and 32b (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1980.

  In step S1970, selection display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 calls data for performing selection display for selecting whether to activate the insurance function from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 and updates data for transmission to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads out various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for performing loss compensation display from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32a (see FIG. 20) of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1980.

  In step S1980, a variable display control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 calls data for performing variable display of identification information as an effect from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208, and updates data for transmission to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for variable display from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them to display a liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the display area 32a of the device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
The display screen will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which guidance for selecting whether to activate the insurance function is displayed. As shown in FIG. 20, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, three types of insurance function guidance images 98 (for example, red don insurance ..., blue don insurance ..., green don insurance) If you have red don insurance, please press the red button, if you have blue don insurance, press the blue button, if you have green don insurance, press the green button. Is displayed), please press the red button and blue button at the same time. The guidance image 98 is displayed, for example, as a demonstration screen or by pressing an effect button (not shown).

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which loss compensation display is performed. As shown in FIG. 21, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a predetermined effect display is performed such that the identification information 94 is variably displayed. In addition, in the display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 93 (for example, “subscribing to the third insurance function”) as a loss compensation display is displayed. By seeing these character images 93, the player can recognize that the third insurance function is operating and can continue the game with a sense of security.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen indicating that loss compensation is provided by the insurance function. As shown in FIG. 22, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94 indicating that the identification information stop game is being displayed is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a male character image wearing a green patch) corresponding to the loss compensation performed by the insurance function is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 90 (for example, a character image “Notification from Don-Chan Insurance. Green Don Insurance is being paid out”) is displayed that the loss compensation has been performed by the insurance function. Yes. Further, in the display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 93 (for example, a character image “3rd insurance paying out”) corresponding to the loss compensation performed by the insurance function is displayed.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen indicating that two types of insurance functions are activated to compensate for loss. For example, when the conditions for operating the first insurance function together with the third insurance function are satisfied, the display shown in FIG. 23 is performed after the loss compensation by the third insurance function shown in FIG. 22 is performed. That is, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94 indicating that the identification information stop game is being displayed is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a male character image wearing a red patch) corresponding to the loss compensation performed by the insurance function is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the character image 90 (for example, “I have a lot of hung balls, so I will also serve from Red Don Insurance” because the loss compensation was performed by the insurance function. Image) is displayed. Further, in the display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 93 (for example, a character image “currently paying out first insurance”) corresponding to the loss compensation by the insurance function is displayed. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain that the 1st insurance function act | operated with the 3rd insurance function.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a part of the valuable value (for example, a game ball) for the player to play a game is collected, and the game result by the control of the game execution means (main CPU 66) is obtained. When a predetermined result (for example, the number of lottery wins is 600 or more), a loss compensation according to the collected valuable value (for example, a loss compensation of paying out a predetermined number of game balls) is provided. Since it has an insurance function such as insurance payment, it becomes possible to rescue a so-called player who is in a stale state. In addition, since the player can select whether or not to perform the operation control of the loss compensation, for example, when the collection of the game ball is not preferred, the game ball is not collected by not operating the loss compensation operation. It becomes possible to do. In addition, in order to simultaneously activate the compensation function in the other loss compensation function according to the game history when the predetermined compensation function is activated (for example, 15000 game balls have been fired), The player can be rescued. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the compensation function is activated, the type of the compensation function in the other loss compensation functions to be activated simultaneously is determined according to the ratio of the loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function. For this reason, for example, when the ratio of loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function is lower, a compensation function that can receive a large compensation in other loss compensation functions is selected and operated at the same time. Compensation according to value (for example, loss compensation of paying out a predetermined number of game balls) can be received. For this reason, it becomes possible to rescue a deeper player. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the type of compensation function in other loss compensation functions that are activated simultaneously is determined. For this reason, for example, when the time required until the compensation function is activated is longer, the compensation function that receives a large compensation in the other loss compensation functions is selected, and the valuable value collected by operating simultaneously is selected. Compensation (for example, loss compensation of paying out a predetermined number of game balls) can be received. For this reason, it becomes possible to rescue a deeper player. In this way, depending on the game situation when the compensation function is activated, the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time, so that it is possible to rescue the so-called humming player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness of the maritime state.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball fired by a player's launch operation rolls, and a predetermined number of prizes when the game ball fired through the winning area of the game area passes. Game execution means for controlling a game for paying out a ball, a collection function for collecting a part of a predetermined valuable value for the player to play a game, and a game according to a game result by control of the game execution means A loss compensation control means for controlling the operation of a loss compensation function including a compensation function for compensating a player's loss, and a selection for selecting whether or not the player performs the operation control of the loss compensation by the loss compensation control means Means, history storage means for storing a game history, and condition storage means for storing the contents of a plurality of loss compensation functions having different operating conditions of the compensation function and different levels of loss compensation corresponding to the operating conditions. The loss compensation control means is a gaming machine characterized in that, according to the gaming history when the predetermined compensation function is activated, control is performed so that the compensation function in the other loss compensation function is activated at the same time. The specific configurations of the jackpot lottery means, game board, game execution means, loss compensation control means, selection means, history storage means, condition storage means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the lamp unit of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present 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 explanatory drawing of the table used 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 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 explanatory drawing which shows a display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start port 32 Liquid crystal display device 39 Large winning port 54a Passing gate 54b Passing gate 56a General winning port 56b General winning port 56c General winning port 56d General winning port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
126 Discharge / Launch Control Circuit 200 Sub Control Circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 232 Sound source IC
234 Audio data ROM
236 Amplifier 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 244 Decoration data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball launched by a player's launch operation rolls;
Game execution means for controlling a game in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when the launched game balls pass through the winning area of the game area;
A loss compensation function including a collection function for collecting a part of a predetermined valuable value for the player to play a game, and a compensation function for compensating for the loss of the player according to the game result by the control of the game execution means Loss compensation control means for controlling the operation of
Selection means for selecting whether or not the player performs the loss compensation operation control by the loss compensation control means;
History storage means for storing a game history;
Condition storage means for storing the contents of a plurality of loss compensation functions having different operating conditions of the compensation function and different levels of loss compensation corresponding to the operating conditions,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the loss compensation control means performs control so that a compensation function in another loss compensation function is simultaneously activated according to the gaming history when the predetermined compensation function is activated.   The loss compensation control means, when the compensation function in the loss compensation function is activated, depending on the ratio of the loss compensation to the valuable value collected by the collection function, the type of compensation function in the other loss compensation function that is activated at the same time The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: is determined.   3. The loss compensation control means determines the type of compensation function in another loss compensation function to be activated simultaneously according to the timing at which the compensation function in the loss compensation function is activated. The gaming machine described.

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