JP2022041185A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it possible, in the case of performing addition in units of 1 to an accumulated delivery number being displayed in a specific game, to complete the addition while keeping continuity of the addition when the specific game is terminated.SOLUTION: A specific game is executed in which a variable ball entry port comes into a ball entry-enabled state when a predetermined execution condition is established. Every time a game ball enters the variable ball entry port, a predetermined prize ball number of game balls are delivered in units of 1, an accumulated delivery number of game balls in the specific game is displayed on display means, and addition performance of adding a prize ball number to the accumulated delivery number in units of 1 is executed. When a residual prize ball number being a number having not been added to the accumulated delivery number, of the total obtained by multiplying the number of entry of game balls into the variable ball entry port by the prize ball number, is smaller than a predetermined threshold, addition speed of performing addition in units of 1 to the accumulated delivery number in the addition performance is set to first speed. When the residual prize ball number is equal to or larger than the threshold, the addition speed is set to second speed higher than the first speed. Then, on the basis of apparatus type information in storage means, at least one of the threshold, the first speed, and the second speed is corrected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board, when the gaming ball enters the entrance provided in the gaming area, a prize ball is paid out to the player. Is common. In addition, the identification information (special symbol) is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry opening (starting opening), and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, the variable entry opening is displayed. Gaming machines that perform a specific game (big hit game) in which the (big winning opening) is changed from the incapable state to the enterable state are widespread.

In a specific game, the variable entrance that is in a state where the ball can be entered is returned to the state in which the ball cannot be entered after a specified number of game balls have entered or a predetermined opening time has elapsed (round game) multiple times. It is common to repeat. In addition, when a game ball enters this variable entry slot, the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to be larger than that of other entry openings, so that many game balls are variable entry openings during a specific game. By entering the ball, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

Such gaming machines are often equipped with an effect display means composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and the cumulative number of game balls paid out as prize balls during a specific game (cumulative payout number) is used as the effect display means. What is displayed is known (for example, Patent Document 1), and by performing an effect of adding to the cumulative number of payouts being displayed, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the specific game. As a mode of adding to the cumulative payout number, for example, every time one game ball enters the variable entrance slot, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15) is collectively added, or a predetermined number of prize balls is added at a constant speed. It is designed to add 1 to the number of prize balls. When adding 1 to the cumulative payout number, the addition speed is set to a relatively high speed so that the addition to the cumulative payout number is completed at the end of the specific game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-106804

However, if one is added to the cumulative number of payouts at high speed, the cumulative payout will be due to the interval at which the game balls enter the variable entry slot, as in the case of collectively adding the predetermined number of prize balls. There may be a period when the addition to the number is stopped, which gives the player the impression that the payout of the prize balls is delayed, and there is a problem that the game entertainment during the specific game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when adding one by one to the cumulative payout number displayed in the specific game, the end of the specific game is maintained while maintaining the continuity of the addition. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of completing the addition.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
A variable entry port provided in the game area and capable of changing between an inaccessible state in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state in which the game ball can enter.
When the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game in which the variable entry port is in the ball entry enable state, and the specific game execution means.
When the game ball enters the variable slot, a payout means for paying out the game ball having a predetermined number of prize balls for each ball.
The cumulative number of balls to be paid out in the specific game can be displayed, and the number of prize balls is added to the cumulative number of balls to be paid out by 1 based on the number of balls to be paid out to the variable entrance. An effect display means that can execute an additional effect,
If the number of remaining prize balls that has not yet been added to the cumulative payout number out of the total of the number of balls entered into the variable entry port multiplied by the number of prize balls is less than the predetermined threshold value, the addition is made. When the addition speed for adding 1 to the cumulative payout number is set to a predetermined first speed and the number of remaining prize balls is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the addition speed is faster than the first speed. Setting means to set to 2 speed and
A storage means for storing model information of the gaming machine,
It is characterized by comprising a correction means for correcting at least one of the threshold value, the first speed, and the second speed based on the model information of the storage means.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
The storage means stores the number of prize balls as the model information.
The correction means may perform correction based on the number of prize balls.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific game executing means repeats a unit game in which the variable entrance that is in the ball-entry state in the specific game is returned to the ball-incapable state a plurality of times when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied.
The effect display means executes an ending effect indicating the end of the specific game after the end of the final unit game in the specific game.
The storage means stores at least one of the interval time from the end of the unit game to the start of the next unit game and the execution time of the ending effect as the model information.
The correction means may make corrections based on at least one of the interval time and the execution time.

Further, in such a gaming machine of the present invention,
Of the model information of the storage means, the variable model information that may change for each specific game may be updated.

According to the present invention, when adding one by one to the cumulative payout number displayed in the specific game, it is possible to complete the addition at the end of the specific game while maintaining the continuity of the addition.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which enlarged and showed the segment display part 50. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates one aspect of the display in an effect display device 41. It is a flowchart which showed the rough flow of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as the control which concerns on the progress of a game. It is a flowchart which showed the cumulative payout number display process of this embodiment executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. It is explanatory drawing which showed the example which displays the cumulative payout number by an effect display device 41. It is a flowchart which showed the addition speed setting process of this Example. It is a time chart which showed the example which the addition speed which adds 1 to the cumulative payout number changes. It is a flowchart which showed the addition effect correction processing of the modification example executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called a "seven machine" or a "digipachi" will be described. In the embodiment, "front" and "table" indicate "front with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction close to the player (front side when viewed from the player)", and "rear" and "rear". "Back" indicates "backward with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction away from the player (back side when viewed from the player)". In addition, "upper" means "upper" when viewed from the player, "lower" indicates "lower" when viewed from the player, and "left" means "lower" when viewed from the player. It indicates that it is "left", and "right" indicates that it is "right" when viewed from the player.

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. , The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area described later of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion described later of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d).

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp 5c is provided on the left peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. Is provided. Further, a pair of upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right above the window portion 4a, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the front side of the lower portion of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect on the game.

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 that can be rotated by a player is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 of the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. The game ball stored in the upper dish 7 is supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 is activated to play the game with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. The ball is fired.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by a player is provided on the front edge of the upper dish portion 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation by the player is provided on the left side of the lower dish portion 8. There is a jog shuttle 10b that can be used. Both of these effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are effect operation units operated by the player, and the player may be involved in the game effect by operating the effect operation unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20 of this embodiment. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming region 21 is formed in the center of the gaming board 20. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged into the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b) of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 can also be visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a. be.

A central device 40 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and the central device 40 includes an effect display device 41. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effect can be displayed on the display screen thereof. The display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later with reference to another figure.

A normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 27, it is detected by the built-in gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) and flows downward.

A first starting port 24 is provided below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. The first starting port 24 is open upward, and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant (constant), so that the game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3).

Below the first starting port 24 in the game area 21, a second starting port 25 is provided so that the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed. The second starting port 25 of this embodiment is provided with an opening / closing door 26 that is open toward the front and is rotatable with the upper end side tilted forward with the lower end side as an axis, and the opening / closing door 26 is omitted. It is possible to change between an upright closed state where the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter) and an open state where the opening / closing door 26 rotates forward and the game ball can enter (or easily enter). be. FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second start port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape toward the front is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate with the upper end side tilted forward with the lower end side as an axis. The door 29 can be rotated forward to change to an open state in which a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows that the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3). The large winning opening 28 of this embodiment corresponds to the "variable ball entry opening" of the present invention.

Two other winning openings 30 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21. In addition, the winning opening 30 is open upward, and there is no change in the possibility of entering the game ball, and the game ball can be entered at all times. The game ball that has entered the other winning opening 30 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the other winning opening sensor 30s (see FIG. 3).

Further, around each of the above-mentioned gaming devices, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the path through which the gaming ball flows down and a large number of gaming nails (not shown in FIG. 2) are provided. Further, an out opening 33 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 21, and the ball can be entered into any of the above-mentioned first starting opening 24, second starting opening 25, large winning opening 28, and other winning opening 30. The missing game ball is discharged from the out port 33 to the back surface side of the game board 20.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, due to the arrangement of a plurality of game nails and the like, the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) flows down to the first starting port 24 and the other winning openings 30 described above. A game ball can be entered. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can pass or enter the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second starting port 25, and the large winning opening 28. be. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 is also referred to as "left-handed", and launching the game ball so as to flow down the right area of the central device 40. Is also expressed as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the other prize opening 30, three game balls are paid as prize balls. When a game ball is put out and a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, in the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later with reference to another figure.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, and the like. Focusing on the functions, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the sub control board 220 control the images. The image sound control board 230 that controls the display and sound output, the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, and the control related to the rental and payout of the game ball. It is composed of a payout control board 240, a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the like. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations (CPU 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 3). , 232, etc.), RAM (RAM 203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and various other peripheral LSIs are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25. Gate sensor 27s that detects game balls that pass through the normal symbol actuating gate 27, large prize opening sensor 28s that detects game balls that have entered the large winning opening 28, and other that detects game balls that have entered the winning opening 30 The winning opening sensor 30s or the like is connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first starting port sensor 24s, the second starting port sensor 25s, the gate sensor 27s, the large winning opening sensor 28s, the other winning opening sensor 30s, and the like. , The command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 200, the start port solenoid 26m for driving the opening / closing door 26 that can switch between the open state and the closed state of the second start port 25, and the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 28 are switched. A large winning opening solenoid 29m for driving a possible opening / closing door 29, a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting a drive signal to the starting port solenoid 26m, the winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display unit 50.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, the effect operation board 228, and the like are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating a display image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, “various”) are sent to the lamp control board 226. The game is produced by transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c). Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect operation unit 10a, 10b”) via the effect operation board 228, the operation is performed. Reflect it and perform a game production.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. The effect display device 41 of this embodiment displays at a frame rate of 30 fps (30 frames per second). For example, a frame obtained by superimposing a sprite image of a character or a pattern on a background image is combined. Smooth operation can be realized by switching and displaying every 33 msec and gradually changing the shape of the character or the symbol.

Further, when the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236 and transmits the signal of the audio data to the amplifier board 224. Sound is output from the speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper dish portion 7, a card unit 242 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, the detection signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out the game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Further, when the payout control board 240 receives a payout command instructing payout of the game ball from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch device unit 261 is connected to the launch control board 260. The launcher unit 261 has a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9, the launch motor 262 can be operated, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9.

B. Outline of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the player rotates the launch handle 9 with the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is shown. It is used and fired toward the game area 21 described above. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball may be fired (left-handed) so as to flow down to the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or a game ball may flow down to the right area of the central device 40. Can be fired (right-handed).

As described above, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (big hit judgment random number, etc.) is acquired, and whether it is a big hit based on the value of the judgment random number. After making a big hit determination to determine whether or not it is out of alignment, the segment display unit 50 displays the variation of the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special symbol”). Further, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the game ball enters the second start opening 25 and is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a determination random number is acquired and a big hit determination is made, and then the second special symbol is displayed on the segment display unit 50. (Hereinafter, also referred to as "second special figure") is displayed in a variable manner. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first special figure and the second special figure, it may be simply referred to as a "special symbol".

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. As shown in the figure, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure, respectively. It is composed of 9 LEDs. The first special figure and the second special figure are variablely displayed by blinking nine LEDs (switching the LED to be turned on) on the corresponding display units 51 and 52, and the predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on. Stop is displayed. At this time, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the LED of the combination corresponding to the jackpot symbol is turned on, and if the result is off, the LED of the combination corresponding to the missed symbol is turned on.

Even if the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the start condition of the new variation display is not satisfied during the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the value of the judgment random number acquired by entering the ball into the first starting port 24 is stored as the first special figure hold, and the value of the determination random number acquired by entering the ball into the second starting port 25 is stored in the second special figure. Store as figure hold. After that, when the start condition of the new variation display of the special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure) is satisfied, a big hit judgment is made based on the 1st special figure hold or the 2nd special figure hold, and the corresponding special The variable display of the design is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to four such first special figure hold and second special figure hold can be stored.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 includes a first special figure hold display unit 53 for displaying the number of first special figure hold storage (first special figure hold number) and a second special figure hold storage unit 53. A second special figure holding display unit 54 for displaying the number (second special figure holding number) is provided, and each is composed of two LEDs. In these hold display units 53 and 54, if the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, if the number of holds is 1, one LED is turned on, and if the number of holds is 2, the number of holds is 2. Two LEDs are lit, one LED blinks if the number of holds is three, and two LEDs blink if the number of holds is four.

When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is executed. In the big hit game, a round game is repeated a plurality of times in which the opened big winning opening 28 is closed when a specified number (for example, 8) of game balls enters or a predetermined opening time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. .. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided, and the number of round games performed in the jackpot game differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (for example, 4 times, 6 times, 10 times). times). As described above, when a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, the larger the number of round games (the number of rounds), the larger the number of players. It is possible to win the prize ball of.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 55 composed of three LEDs. As described above, a right-handed game ball can enter the large winning opening 28, and during the big hit game, the right-handed is advantageous for the player, so the LED of the right-handed display unit 55 is turned on. Let me.

Further, as described above, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 27. .. When the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure) is acquired, and whether it is a hit or miss based on the value of the judgment random number. After performing the normal symbol hit determination, the segment display unit 50 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure display unit 56 for displaying a normal pattern, and is composed of two left and right LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by blinking two LEDs (switching the LED to be turned on) on the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed with one of the LEDs turned on. At this time, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit, the left LED corresponding to the normal figure hit symbol is turned on, and if it is off, the right LED corresponding to the off symbol is turned on. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a predetermined time and then returns to the closed state.

Even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, if the start condition of the new fluctuation display is not satisfied, such as during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the value of the acquired determination random number is reserved. It is possible to store up to four. After that, when the start condition of the new variation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the normal symbol hold. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure hold display unit 57 composed of two LEDs, and the storage number of the normal figure hold (the number of normal figure hold) is the normal figure hold. It is displayed on the display unit 57.

The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure differs depending on whether it is in the “electric support state” or the “non-electric support state”. In the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal figure hit determination will be a normal figure hit (probability of normal figure hit) is higher than in the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter. Therefore, in the electric support state, the possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (that is, the possibility that the variation display of the second special figure is performed) is higher than in the non-electric support state, and the electric support state is increased. Since right-handed hitting is advantageous for the player inside, the LED of the right-handed hitting display unit 55 is turned on as in the case of the big hit game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols provided are roughly classified into a "normal hit symbol" and a "probability variation hit symbol", and even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed at any jackpot symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. After the jackpot game is over, the electric support state is set. Then, when the normal hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the probability (big hit probability) that the result of the big hit determination becomes a big hit is set to a predetermined normal probability (low probability) after the end of the big hit game, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is set. When it reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), it is set to the non-electric support state. On the other hand, when the probability variation hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability after the end of the jackpot game, and is continued until the next jackpot game together with the electric support state. In the following, a state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability may be referred to as a “probability change state”. Further, in the electric support state, since the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter and easier to set than in the non-electric support state, the state in which the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability in the electric support state is referred to as the "time saving state". May be called.

Further, in conjunction with the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols (first special figure and second special figure), the effect display device 41 displays various images for effect. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one aspect of display in the effect display device 41. On the display screen of the effect display device 41, three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and a background image 41d (an image of an automobile in the example of FIG. 5) as the background image can be displayed as the design for the effect. .. When the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 of the segment display unit 50, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c also have a plurality of numbers in the effect display device 41. (For example, nine numbers from "1" to "9") are switched one after another and displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter, also referred to as "design variable effect"). In addition to the numbers, the decorative design may be a design of characters, figures, symbols, etc., and may be in a form in which the player can identify the type.

FIG. 5A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed at any of "1" to "9", then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle. The decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. At this time, if the special symbols (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) are off and displayed as a stop, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped in a combination (doublet) that does not have the same number. On the other hand, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, it is stopped and displayed with the same number combination (doublet). In particular, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a probability variation hit symbol that is more advantageous than the normal hit symbol for the player, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are all stopped and displayed with the same odd number.

By associating the display contents of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in the effect display device 41 with the display contents of the special symbol in this way, two of the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (b). If the numbers are the same at that time, the player will pay close attention to the variable display of the decorative symbols (design variation effect), as if the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end are also the same numbers. In this way, the effect performed while the last decorative symbol is variablely displayed while the two decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol is called "reach effect", and by generating the reach effect, the game is enjoyed. It is possible to increase. In addition, such reach production includes a normal reach production (normal reach production) and a reach production that lasts longer than the normal reach production (super reach production), and is decorated by developing into a super reach production. The possibility that the symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in doublets (big hit reliability) is increased.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a hold display area 42 (dashed line in the figure) for displaying a hold symbol corresponding to the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is displayed. The enclosed part) is provided. In the hold display area 42 of this embodiment, as the hold symbol (small circle in the figure), the unexecuted symbol 43 corresponding to the special figure hold in which the change display of the special symbol has not been executed, and the special symbol 43 in which the change display has already started. The running symbol 44 corresponding to the special figure hold that triggered the execution of the symbol is displayed, and if it is in the non-electric support state (when left-handed), the hold symbol corresponding to the first special figure hold is displayed. Is displayed, and if it is in the electric support state (when hitting right), the hold symbol corresponding to the second special figure hold is displayed. As described above, a maximum of four unexecuted symbols 43 can be stored in the hold display area 42 as in the example of FIG. 5, corresponding to the fact that up to four first special figure hold and second special figure hold can be stored. Up to 4 can be displayed.

C. Control contents of the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as a control related to the progress of the game. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the game control process of FIG. 6 based on a timer interrupt generated at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 msec). In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process will be omitted.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S10). In the main control board 200 of this embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub control board 220 in each process described later are temporarily stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S10), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 pays out the game ball.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs an input process (S20) following the output process (S10). As described above, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, the large winning opening 28, and the other winning opening 30, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball. .. Therefore, in the input process (S20), various sensors (first start opening sensor 24s, second starting opening sensor 25s, large winning opening sensor 28s, other winning opening sensors 30s, etc.) that detect entry with payout of the prize ball are performed. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected. Then, when the game ball is detected, the payout command instructing the payout of the game ball is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S10). The payout control board 240 that has received the payout command has three game balls if the entry of the game ball is any one of the first start opening 24, the second start opening 25, and the other winning opening 30 as described above. If it is a payout and the big winning opening 28, 15 game balls are paid out. The payout control board 240 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "payout means" of the present invention.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28 in the open state in the big hit game is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 28 is shown. The entry command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This entry command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). As will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the cumulative number of game balls paid out as prize balls during the big hit game (cumulative payout number) is displayed on the effect display device 41, and the sub-control Upon receiving the ball entry command, the CPU 221 of the board 220 controls the execution of an effect (addition effect) in which the number of prize balls (15 pieces) is added by 1 to the cumulative number of payouts being displayed.

When the input process (S20) is completed, the random number update process (S30) is performed next. As described above, the normal figure hit determination and the big hit determination of the special symbol are performed based on the value of a predetermined determination random number. In addition to this, various decisions described later are made based on the value of a dedicated random number. In the random number update process (S30), these random numbers are updated. The random number is updated not only in the random number update process (S30) in the game control process, but also from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (timer interrupt occurs). It may be done in the meantime. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

After the random number update process (S30) is completed, the gate sensor detection process (S40) is performed. In the gate sensor detection process (S40), when the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved figures has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment). If it is determined and it has not been reached, a random number for determining the normal figure is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as a normal figure hold.

Following the gate sensor detection process (S40), the start port sensor detection process (S50) is performed. In the start port sensor detection process (S50), when the game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, the number of reserved first special figures is the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). Is determined, and if it is not reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold. Further, when the game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). Then, if it has not reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the second special figure hold. Here, as the judgment random number, a big hit judgment random number for performing a big hit judgment, a symbol determination random number for determining the type of the big hit symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the case of a big hit, and a start of variable display of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern determination random number for determining the fluctuation pattern from to the stop display is acquired.

Further, along with the storage of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, a hold addition command indicating the addition of the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. .. This hold addition command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the command, the unexecuted symbol is displayed in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. Add 43.

When the start port sensor detection process (S50) is completed, the normal operation process (S60) is then performed. In the normal operation process (S60), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol or the game per normal symbol is being executed. If neither the fluctuation display of the normal symbol nor the execution of the game per normal symbol is in progress, the number of reserved normal symbols is "0" after confirming that the predetermined fixed time has elapsed from the stop display of the normal symbol. Judge whether or not. If the number of normal figure holds is not "0" (if the normal figure hold is stored), the first stored normal figure hold is read, and the read normal figure hold (value of the random number determined per normal figure). Judgment is made based on. In this normal figure hit judgment, if the value of the normal figure hit judgment random number read out as the normal figure hold is a predetermined hit value, it is determined to be a normal figure hit, and if it is an outlier other than the hit value, it is determined to be outlier. .. As described above, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set higher (more hit values) than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 1/100. On the other hand, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 99/100.

Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether to stop and display the normal symbol as the normal symbol or the off symbol. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, and "1" is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols. As described above, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, whereas in the electric support state, the fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds. The fluctuation time is set to 1 second.

When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed, and when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined normal symbol per symbol or out-of-balance symbol. Then, after waiting for the elapse of the fixed time, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is an out-of-order symbol, the process of starting the variable display of the normal symbol again is performed. On the other hand, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol, the normal symbol game is started.

During the normal game, the starting port solenoid 26m is driven to open the second starting port 25, and then the process of returning to the closed state is performed after the opening time has elapsed. As described above, in the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the opening time is 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds x 3 times). While it is set to open), the open time is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open) in the electric support state.

After the normal operation process (S60) is completed, the special operation process (S70) is subsequently performed. In the special operation process (S70), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol is being displayed in a definite manner, or the game is a big hit. If neither of these is the case, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are "0", and the first special figure hold number or the second special figure hold number is "0". If not, the values of the various determination random numbers (big hit determination random number, symbol determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number) stored as the special figure hold are read out. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the second special figure hold is first stored, the second special figure hold stored first is read, and if the second special figure hold is not stored, the first is the first. The first special figure hold stored in is read (priority digestion of the second special figure hold).

In this way, the jackpot determination is performed based on the value of the jackpot determination random number read out as the second special figure hold or the first special figure hold. In the big hit judgment, if the value of the read big hit judgment random number is a value corresponding to "big hit" (big hit value), it is judged as a big hit, and if it is a value corresponding to "outlier" (outlier value), it is judged as outlier. do. As described above, in the probabilistic state, the jackpot probability is set higher (more jackpot values) than in the non-probability change state. For example, in the non-probability change state, the jackpot probability is set to about 1/300. In the probable change state, the jackpot probability is set to about 1/100.

Then, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. As described above, a plurality of big hit symbols are provided, and they are roughly classified into a normal hit symbol and a probability variation hit symbol, and either one is based on the value of the symbol determination random number read out as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold. Determine the jackpot design of. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol).

After determining the stop symbol of the special symbol in this way, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined. The fluctuation pattern is for identifying the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and a plurality of prepared in advance. The fluctuation patterns of are different from each other in the set fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and the fluctuation time is shorter in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state. The pattern is easy to determine.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, and if it is the second special figure, "1" is subtracted from the second special figure hold number, and if it is the first special figure, the first special figure hold number. Subtract "1" from. Further, the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop symbol specification command for specifying the stop symbol are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). By receiving these commands, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, and does not execute the symbol variation effect in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. One of the symbols 43 (the left end in the example of FIG. 5) is moved to the position of the executing symbol 44, and the other unexecuted symbols 43 are also moved one by one toward the executing symbol 44.

If the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. As described above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to the fluctuation pattern, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined stop symbol (big hit symbol or out-of-order symbol). In addition, set the time (fixed time) for confirming and displaying the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed. Further, the variable stop command indicating the stop display of the special symbol is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Upon receiving the fluctuation stop command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41, and deletes the executing symbol 44 in the hold display area 42.

During the definite display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the definite time has elapsed, and when the definite time has elapsed, it is determined whether the definitely displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. As a result, if it is an out-of-time symbol, it is determined whether or not it is in the time-saving state, and if it is in the time-saving state, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-saving state is counted. Then, when the counted number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the electric support state is terminated and the normal state, which is the non-electric support state, is set. Further, with the change of the game state, the game state designation command indicating the game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

On the other hand, when the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is the jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of rounds, opening time, interval time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set, and the jackpot game is started. As described above, the number of rounds differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as a stop display (confirmed display). Further, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Upon receiving the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game on the effect display device 41.

During the big hit game, the round game is started by driving the big winning opening solenoid 29m to open the big winning opening 28. Further, with the opening of the large winning opening 28, a round start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). The jackpot game of the present embodiment corresponds to the "specific game" of the present invention, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "specific game execution means" of the present invention. Further, the round game of the present embodiment corresponds to the "unit game" of the present invention.

After that, when a specified number of game balls (8 in this embodiment) enter the large winning opening 28, or when the opening time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the large winning opening 28 is closed and rounded. End the game. Further, with the closure of the large winning opening 28, a round end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Since there is a time lag between the time when the game ball enters the large winning opening 28 and the time when it is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s, the specified number (8th) of the game balls is the large winning opening sensor 28s. The next game ball may have already entered the large winning opening 28 at the time of detection in, and in this case, the game ball is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s after the large winning opening 28 is closed. Become. As a result, a game ball may enter the large winning opening 28 in excess of the specified number (so-called over winning).

Then, the next round game is repeatedly started after waiting for the lapse of the interval time, and when all the set number of rounds are exhausted, the big hit game is ended. Further, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Upon receiving the jackpot game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game on the effect display device 41.

Further, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed as a stop display (confirmed display). That is, if the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic hit symbol, it is set to a probabilistic state (electric support state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability), and if the jackpot symbol is a normal hit symbol, it is set to a time saving state (big hit probability is a normal probability). Set to the electric support state set to). Further, the game state designation command indicating the game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

When the special operation process (S70) is completed in this way, the game control process of FIG. 6 is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt every 4 msec occurs, the game control process of FIG. 6 is executed again. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game in the pachinko machine 1 by repeatedly performing the game control process as described above. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits various commands to the sub control board 220 while executing the game control process. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines the specific content of the effect based on the received command, and sets the effect display device 41, various speakers 6a, 6b, various lamps 5a to 5c, and the effect operation units 10a, 10b. We are performing various game productions that we used. Hereinafter, a process (cumulative payout number display process) executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in order to display the cumulative number of game balls to be paid out in the jackpot game on the effect display device 41 will be described.

C-2. Cumulative payout number display processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the cumulative payout number display process of the present embodiment executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This cumulative payout number display process is executed when a jackpot game start command indicating the start of a jackpot game is received from the main control board 200. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the cumulative payout number display process, first, the effect display device 41 starts displaying the cumulative payout number (S100).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the effect display device 41 displays the cumulative number of payouts. As shown in the figure, on the display screen of the effect display device 41, as the big hit game is started, the background image 41d is switched from the example shown in FIG. 5 (here, the image of the helicopter) and the decoration is performed. The symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are not displayed. Then, a cumulative payout number display area 45 for displaying the cumulative payout number is provided at the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 41. The effect display device 41 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "effect display means" of the present invention.

The illustrated cumulative payout number display area 45 can display a five-digit number. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, while the probabilistic state continues and the jackpot game is repeatedly generated (during the so-called continuous chan), the cumulative payout number is not reset for each jackpot game, and the jackpot game is performed multiple times. The cumulative number of payouts is taken over (added up). The cumulative number of payouts may be reset for each jackpot game.

Further, in the illustrated example, a round number display unit 46 is provided at the lower left of the display screen of the effect display device 41 to display how many times the current round game in the jackpot game is. .. In addition, the number of big hit games performed during the continuous chan may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41.

When the display of the cumulative payout number is started in the cumulative payout number display area 45 of the effect display device 41, it is subsequently determined whether or not a ball entry command has been received from the main control board 200 (S101). As described above, the entry command is a command indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 28 that has been opened in the big hit game.

When the entry command is received (S101: yes), the number of prize balls set in the large winning opening 28 (15 in this embodiment) is added to the number of remaining prize balls (S102). Here, the number of remaining prize balls is the total number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the large winning opening 28 (the number of prize balls is the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 28). The remaining quantity of the multiplied total) that has not yet been added to the cumulative payouts.

On the other hand, when the ball entry command is not received (S101: no), the process of S102 is omitted and the process of setting the speed to be added to the cumulative payout number (addition speed setting process) is executed (S103). ). The speed of adding one to the cumulative number of payouts (addition speed) does not have to match the speed at which the game ball is actually paid out to the upper plate portion 7 and the lower plate portion 8 by the payout control board 240. .. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment corresponds to the "setting means" of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the addition speed setting process of this embodiment. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the addition speed setting process (S103), it first determines whether or not the number of remaining prize balls is 15 or less (S110). Then, when the number of remaining prize balls is 15 or less (S110: yes), the addition speed is set to the first speed (S111). As described above, in the effect display device 41 of the present embodiment, since the display is switched at a frame rate of 30 fps (30 frames per second), the display interval per frame (1F) is about 33 msec, which is the present embodiment. The first speed of is added by 1 every 6F (about 200 msec).

On the other hand, when the number of remaining prize balls is 16 or more (S110: no), then it is determined whether or not the number of remaining prize balls is 16 or more and 30 or less (S112). When the number of remaining prize balls is 16 or more and 30 or less (S112: yes), the addition speed is set to the second speed (S113), and the second speed of this embodiment is every 3F (about 100 msec). It is added by 1 to.

On the other hand, when the number of remaining prize balls is 30 or more (S112: no), the addition speed is set to the third speed (S114), and the third speed of this embodiment is one for every 1F (about 33 msec). It is an addition. After setting (changing) the addition speed according to the number of remaining prize balls in this way, the addition speed setting process of FIG. 9 is terminated, and the process returns to the cumulative payout number display process of FIG.

In the cumulative payout number display process of FIG. 7, when returning from the addition speed setting process (S103), it is determined whether or not it is the timing of addition to the cumulative payout number (S104). This addition timing differs depending on the addition speed set in the addition speed setting process (S103) and the number of frames updated from the previous addition, and is every 6F for the first speed and 3F for the second speed. Every, and if it is the third speed, it is every 1F. If the number of remaining prize balls is 0 (the game ball has not entered the large winning opening 28), the addition timing does not occur as a matter of course.

Then, in the case of the addition timing (S104: yes), 1 is added to the cumulative payout number displayed in the cumulative payout number display area 45 of the effect display device 41 (S105). In addition, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining prize balls in addition to the cumulative number of payouts (S106).

On the other hand, if it is not the timing to add to the cumulative payout number (S104: no), the processing of S105 and S106 is omitted, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command has been received from the main control board 200 ( S107). As described above, the jackpot game end command is a command indicating the end of the jackpot game, and when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game end command, the effect display device 41 displays an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game. It is designed to run. Then, if the jackpot game end command has not been received yet (S107: no), the process returns to S101, the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening 28 is confirmed, and the addition is made according to the number of remaining prize balls. While setting (changing) the speed, when the addition timing comes, the addition effect of adding 1 to the cumulative payout number is executed.

While repeating the addition to the cumulative payout number in this way, when the jackpot game end command is received from the main control board 200 and the reception is completed, that is, when the ending effect is executed by the effect display device 41 (S107). : Yes), then it is determined whether or not the number of remaining prize balls is 0 (S108). Then, if the number of remaining prize balls is not 0 yet (S108: no), the process returns to the process of S101, and the addition to the cumulative payout number (addition effect) is continued.

After that, when the number of remaining prize balls becomes 0 (S108: yes), the cumulative payout number is fixed, the display of the cumulative payout number on the effect display device 41 is finished (S109), and the cumulative payout number in FIG. 7 is terminated. End the display process.

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing an example in which the addition speed of adding 1 to the cumulative payout number changes as the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes the cumulative payout number display process. As described above, in the big hit game, the round game is repeated a plurality of times, and the round game is started by opening the big winning opening 28, and when the game ball enters the big winning opening 28, It is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s. Then, when the first game ball enters the large winning opening 28, the number of prize balls (15) set in the large winning opening 28 is added to the number of remaining winning balls. At this time, since the number of remaining prize balls is still 15 or less, the addition speed is set to the first speed, and one is added to the cumulative payout number every 6F.

Subsequently, when the second game ball enters the large winning opening 28 and an additional 15 balls are added to the number of remaining prize balls, the number of remaining prize balls is 16 or more, but 30 or less. Therefore, the addition speed is set to the second speed and becomes a little faster, and one is added to the cumulative payout number every 3F. Further, in the illustrated example, the third game ball enters the large winning opening 28 before the number of remaining prize balls falls below 15, and 15 balls are added to the number of remaining prize balls again. However, since the number of remaining prize balls is kept at 30 or less, the addition speed is maintained at the second speed.

Then, for a while, the game balls do not enter the large winning opening 28, and the number of remaining winning balls decreases to 15 or less, so that the addition speed is reduced to the first speed. Immediately after that, the 4th game ball and the 5th game ball enter the large winning opening 28 in succession, and 30 pieces (the number of prize balls for 2 times) are added to increase the number of remaining prize balls. Since the number is 31 or more at once, the addition speed is accelerated to the third speed, and one is added to the cumulative payout number for each 1F.

Furthermore, the 6th game ball and the 7th game ball constantly enter the large winning opening 28, and 15 pieces are added to the number of remaining prize balls, so that the number of remaining prize balls does not fall below 30. , The addition speed is maintained at the third speed. After that, when the number of remaining prize balls decreased to 30 or less and the addition speed was decelerated to the second speed, the eighth game ball, which is the specified number, entered the large winning opening 28 and 15 balls. With the addition of, the number of remaining prize balls becomes 31 or more again, and the addition speed is set to the third speed.

Then, by returning the large winning opening 28 to the closed state based on the entry of the specified number of game balls, the round game is completed, and during the interval time until the next round game is started, the large winning opening 28 is used. The game ball never enters. Therefore, the number of remaining prize balls decreases, and when the number of remaining prize balls becomes 30 or less, the addition speed is slowed down to the second speed, and when the number of remaining prize balls becomes 15 or less, the addition speed slows down to the first speed. Will be done. While continuing to add 1 to the cumulative payout number in this way, when the interval time elapses, the round game is started by opening the large winning opening 28 again, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 28. Is possible.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the total number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 28 is multiplied by the number of winning balls (15) set in the large winning opening 28. , It is possible to calculate the number of remaining prize balls that have not yet been added to the cumulative payout number, and adjust the addition speed to add one to the cumulative payout number according to the number of remaining prize balls. Therefore, if the number of remaining prize balls is small, the addition speed is slowed down to maintain the continuity of addition to the cumulative payout number, and if the number of remaining prize balls is large, the addition speed is increased to the cumulative payout number. It is possible to accelerate the completion of the addition.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 16 pieces obtained by adding 1 to the number of prize balls (15 pieces) set in the large winning opening 28 is set as a threshold value, and the number of remaining prize balls is less than 16. The speed is set to the first speed (6F), which is slower than the second speed (3F) set when the number of remaining prize balls is 16 or more. If there is an interval at which the game balls enter the large winning opening 28 and the number of remaining winning balls is less than the threshold value (16), the addition to the cumulative payout number in the addition effect is stopped (the number of remaining winning balls becomes 0). Since the probability increases, by slowing down the addition speed and gaining time until a new game ball enters the large winning opening 28 (the number of remaining winning balls increases), the addition to the cumulative payout number is cut off. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the number of remaining prize balls is 15 or less, the addition speed is set to the first speed (6F), and if 16 or more and 30 or less, the second speed (3F) is set. ), And if it is 31 or more, it is set to the third speed (1F), and the addition speed becomes faster as the number of remaining prize balls increases. In this way, even if the game balls continuously enter the large winning opening 28 just before the end of the round game and the number of remaining prize balls increases at once, the larger the number of remaining prize balls, the faster the addition speed. It is possible to promote the digestion of the remaining prize balls (completion of addition to the cumulative payout number) during the interval time and the ending effect.

In the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment, from the start of displaying the cumulative payout number in the cumulative payout number display area 45 of the effect display device 41 to the end of the display of the cumulative payout number, FIG. In the addition speed setting process of, the number of remaining prize balls is always confirmed and the addition speed is changed, but the number of remaining prize balls and the addition speed may be changed only at a specific timing. .. For example, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 28 and a ball entry command is received, or when a round game is completed and a round end command is received, the number of remaining prize balls is confirmed, and the number of remaining prize balls is confirmed. The addition speed may be changed according to the above.

D. Modification example:
In the embodiment described above, a predetermined set value (first speed, second speed, first speed, second speed) of the addition speed is based on whether or not the number of remaining prize balls exceeds a predetermined threshold value (16 or 31 pieces). (3 speeds) is selected, and these thresholds and set values are sub-controlled in advance together with the programs and data of the cumulative payout number display process of FIG. 7 and the addition speed setting process of FIG. It is stored in ROM 222 of the board 220. However, it is difficult to make these threshold values and set values common to all models of the pachinko machine 1. Therefore, in the modified pachinko machine 1, it is possible to correct the threshold value and the set value according to the specifications of each model. In the description of the modification, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, in the sub-control board 220 of the modified example, the addition speed is changed according to the number of remaining prize balls only at a specific timing such as when a ball entry command is received or a round end command is received. However, you may go all the time.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an addition effect correction process of a modification executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This addition effect correction process is executed when a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is received from the main control board 200, and may be performed together with the cumulative payout number display process of FIG. 7 described above. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the addition effect correction process, it first reads out the model information of the pachinko machine 1 stored in the ROM 222 (S120).

In the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220 of the modified example, as model information, the number of prize balls set in the large winning opening 28, the interval time between round games, the ending time secured for executing the ending effect, and the like. , The ratio of the game balls that enter the large winning opening 28 (winning rate) among the game balls launched in the round game, and the game balls that exceed the specified number as the above-mentioned over-winning and enter the large winning opening 28. The number (number of over-winnings) and the time from when the large winning opening 28 is closed to the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 28s (ball handling time) are stored. .. Of these, the number of prize balls, the interval time, and the ending time are fixed model information that does not change. On the other hand, the winning rate, the number of over winnings, and the ball handling time are variable model information that can fluctuate, and these design values (theoretical values) are stored in advance in the ROM 222 of the modified example. The ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220 of the modified example corresponds to the "storage means" of the present invention.

When the model information is read, the threshold of the number of remaining prize balls and the set value of the addition speed (first speed, second speed, third speed, etc.) are set based on the read fixed model information (number of prize balls, interval time, ending time, etc.). ) Is corrected (S121). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the modified example corresponds to the "correction means" of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, 1 is added to the number of prize balls (15) for one game ball and the number of prize balls (30) for two game balls to the large winning opening 28, and the remaining prize is awarded. The first threshold value (16 pieces) and the second threshold value (31 pieces) of the number of balls were set. This is because every time a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 15 pieces are added to the number of remaining winning balls, so that the number of remaining winning balls is a threshold value as the game ball enters the large winning opening 28. This is because it becomes easy to determine whether or not the value exceeds. Therefore, the threshold value of the number of remaining prize balls is corrected according to the number of prize balls set for each model of the pachinko machine 1. If the number of prize balls is set to be small, the threshold value of the number of remaining prize balls is corrected according to the number of prize balls for two or three game balls entering the large prize opening 28. May be good. In addition, if the model is set with a small number of prize balls, the number of remaining prize balls is unlikely to accumulate even if a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, so the set value of the addition speed (especially the first speed) is set. The slowing correction makes it possible to maintain the continuity of the addition. On the contrary, if the model has a large number of prize balls, the number of remaining prize balls tends to accumulate. Therefore, the correction to increase the setting value of the addition speed (especially the second speed) promotes the digestion of the remaining prize balls. can do.

In addition, when a specified number (8) of game balls enter the large winning opening 28 and the round game is completed, the minimum number of prize balls (15) for the 8th entry is left during the interval time. As the number of prize balls, one will be added to the cumulative number of payouts. For this reason, for models with a long interval time, the correction to slow down the set value of the addition speed (especially the first speed) so that the addition to the cumulative payout number is not interrupted until the start of the next round game. This makes it possible to maintain the continuity of addition. For example, in order to digest the number of remaining prize balls of 15 during the interval time set to 3.5 sec, it is sufficient to add 1 every 3.5 ÷ 15 = 233.33 msec, and 1F is 33.33 msec. Therefore, the first speed is corrected every 233.33 ÷ 33.33 = 7F.

Furthermore, since it is assumed that the number of remaining prize balls generated in the final round game will be added to the cumulative payout number by the end of the ending effect, the addition speed will be increased for models with a short ending time. The correction that speeds up the set value (first speed, second speed, third speed) makes it possible to accelerate the completion of the addition. For example, in order to digest the number of remaining prize balls of 30 during the ending time of 2.5 sec, it is necessary to add 1 every 2.5 ÷ 30 = 83.33 msec, and every 3F (99.99 msec). Since it is not in time, it is corrected every 2F (66.66 msec).

After making corrections based on the fixed model information in this way, it is next to determine whether or not there is a change in the variable model information (S122). For example, the winning rate of the large winning opening 28 fluctuates mainly due to the influence of the game nails provided around the large winning opening 28. Since the rate of fire of the game balls is almost constant (100 balls per minute), the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can grasp the winning rate based on the ball entry command received from the main control board 200. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can grasp the number of over prizes by the number of times the ball entry command is received after the round end command is received. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can grasp the ball handling time by the time from the reception of the round end command to the last reception of the ball entry command.

Then, if there is a change in the variable model information (S122: yes), the variable model information is updated (S123). On the other hand, if there is no change in the variable model information (S122: no), the processing of S123 is omitted, and the threshold value of the number of remaining winning balls is set based on the variable model information (winning rate, over-winning number, ball handling time, etc.). The set value of the addition speed (first speed, second speed, third speed) is corrected (S124). For example, if the winning rate of the large winning opening 28 is low, the setting value of the addition speed (especially the first speed) is slowed down because there is an interval at which the game balls enter the large winning opening 28 and the number of remaining prize balls is difficult to accumulate. On the other hand, if the winning rate of the large winning opening 28 is high, the number of remaining winning balls tends to accumulate, so a correction is made to increase the set value of the addition speed (particularly the second speed).

In addition, if the number of over-winnings is large, the number of remaining winning balls will increase at once after the end of the round game, which promotes the digestion of the remaining winning balls during the interval time and the ending production (completion of addition to the cumulative payout number). Therefore, correction is performed to increase the set value of the addition speed (first speed, second speed, third speed). Furthermore, if the ball handling time is long when the over-winning is achieved in the final round game, the ball-handling time cuts into the ending time, and the number of winning balls for the over-winning must be consumed as the number of remaining winning balls. Since the remaining time until the end of is shortened, the set value of the addition speed (first speed, second speed, third speed) is corrected to be faster.

When the correction is made based on the variable model information in this way, it is determined whether or not the display of the cumulative payout number in the cumulative payout number display area 45 of the effect display device 41 is completed (S125). If the display of the cumulative number of payouts has not been completed yet (S125: no), the process returns to the process of S122, and if there is a change in the variable model information, the correction based on the variable model information is repeated while updating. Then, when the display of the cumulative number of payouts is completed (S125: yes), the addition effect correction process of FIG. 11 is terminated.

As described above, in the modified pachinko machine 1, the setting value of the addition speed (first speed, first speed, first) is based on whether or not the number of remaining prize balls exceeds the threshold value (first threshold value or second threshold value). In addition to selecting either 2nd speed or 3rd speed), it is possible to correct the threshold value of the number of remaining winning balls and the set value of the addition speed based on the model information, so an appropriate addition effect for each model. Can be controlled. In addition, even for models with different specifications, by storing the necessary model information, it is possible to flexibly respond without the need for major design changes in the program.

In particular, in the modified pachinko machine 1, the model information is corrected based on the number of prize balls set in the large winning opening 28, and the number of remaining prize balls is adjusted according to the number of prize balls for each model. By correcting the threshold value of, it becomes easy to determine whether or not the number of remaining prize balls exceeds the threshold value as the game ball enters the large winning opening 28. Further, if the model has a small number of prize balls, it is difficult for the number of remaining prize balls to be accumulated. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the continuity of addition by making a correction for slowing down the set value of the addition speed (particularly the first speed). On the contrary, if the model has a large number of prize balls, the number of remaining prize balls tends to accumulate, so it is possible to promote the digestion of the remaining prize balls by correcting the setting value of the addition speed (especially the second speed). can.

In addition, in the modified pachinko machine 1, correction is performed based on the interval time and the ending time as model information. If the model has a long interval time, it is probable that the addition to the cumulative payout number will be cut off between the end of the round game and the start of the next round game (the number of remaining prize balls will be exhausted). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the continuity of addition by the correction that slows down the set value of the addition speed (particularly the first speed). In addition, if the model has a short ending time, it is more likely that the number of remaining prize balls generated in the final round game cannot be consumed by the end of the ending effect, so the set value of the addition speed (first speed) , 2nd speed, 3rd speed), it is possible to accelerate the completion of addition.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example, if there is a change in the variable model information, it is updated, and by adding the variable model information, it is possible to make fine corrections according to the actual situation. It becomes.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, in the above-mentioned Examples and Modifications, the cumulative number of payouts is incremented by 1 in the addition effect. However, the addition to the cumulative payout number is not limited to one by one, and may be added by two or more "predetermined number of units". For example, when the number of prize balls set in the large winning opening 28 is 15, the addition speed of adding 3 to the cumulative payout number in 5 times is changed according to the number of remaining prize balls. May be good.

Further, the unit quantity to be added to the cumulative payout number may be changed according to the number of remaining prize balls. For example, if the number of remaining prize balls is 15 or less, 1 is added to the cumulative payout number, and if the number of remaining prize balls is 16 or more and 30 or less, 2 is added to the cumulative payout number. If it is 31 or more, it may be added by 3. As a result, when the number of remaining prize balls decreases, the unit quantity to be added to the cumulative payout number is reduced to maintain the continuity of the addition, and when the number of remaining prize balls increases, the unit is added to the cumulative payout number. It is possible to increase the quantity and accelerate the completion of the addition. Further, the unit quantity to be added to the cumulative payout number may be corrected based on the model information of the pachinko machine 1. For example, if the model (situation) is difficult to accumulate the number of remaining prize balls based on the model information, the continuity of addition can be maintained by the correction to reduce the unit quantity, and conversely, the number of remaining prize balls is accumulated. If the model (situation) is easy, the completion of addition can be promoted by the correction to increase the unit quantity.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the addition speed is set (changed) according to the number of remaining prize balls, and the threshold value of the remaining prize balls and the set value of the addition speed are corrected based on the model information. The control was performed by the sub control board 220. However, these controls are not limited to the sub control board 220, and may be performed by the image / audio control board 230.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the cumulative payout number display area 45 is provided in the display screen of the effect display device 41 to display the cumulative payout number. However, if the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a dedicated display device in addition to the effect display device 41, the cumulative number of payouts may be displayed on the display device and an addition effect of adding one by one may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that imparts a gaming benefit in a form different from that of “paining a gaming ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit corresponding to the entry (magnitude of the game value) is stored to store a game profit (game). The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and the cumulative number of game benefits (game value) given during a jackpot game is displayed on the effect display device. As a result, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even when the addition effect of adding 1 to the cumulative number of grants being displayed is executed. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or out ports and launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A3 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machines 1 of the above-described examples and modifications can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A3.

<Game machine A1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
A variable entry port provided in the game area and capable of changing between an inaccessible state in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state in which the game ball can enter.
When the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game in which the variable entry port is in the ball entry enable state, and the specific game execution means.
When the game ball enters the variable slot, a payout means for paying out the game ball having a predetermined number of prize balls for each ball.
A display means capable of displaying the cumulative number of payouts of the game ball in the specific game, and
A control means for controlling the execution of an addition effect in which the number of prize balls is added by 1 to the cumulative number of payouts displayed on the display means based on the entry of the game ball into the variable entry port. And with
The control means adds the number of remaining prize balls that have not yet been added to the cumulative number of payouts out of the total of the number of balls entered into the variable entry port multiplied by the number of prize balls. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to change the addition speed of adding 1 to the cumulative number of payouts in the production.

In such a game machine A1, the addition speed in the addition effect can be adjusted according to the number of remaining prize balls. Therefore, if the number of remaining prize balls is small, the addition speed is slowed down to maintain the continuity of addition. If the number of remaining prize balls is large, it is possible to increase the addition speed and accelerate the completion of the addition.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1
The control means is characterized in that the addition speed when the number of remaining prize balls is less than a predetermined threshold value is made slower than the addition speed when the number of remaining prize balls is equal to or more than the threshold value. Machine.

In such a gaming machine A2, if there is an interval at which the gaming balls enter the variable winning opening and the number of remaining winning balls falls below a predetermined threshold, there is a high possibility that the addition to the cumulative payout number in the addition effect will be interrupted. Therefore, by slowing down the addition speed and gaining time until a new game ball enters the variable entrance (the number of remaining prize balls increases), it is possible to prevent the addition from being interrupted. ..

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
The control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the addition speed is increased as the number of remaining prize balls increases.

In such a game machine A3, even if the game balls continuously enter the variable entrance and the number of remaining prize balls increases at a stretch, the larger the number of remaining prize balls, the faster the addition speed and the remaining prize balls. By promoting the digestion of the number, it becomes possible to complete the addition at the end of the specific game.

<Game machines B1 to B4 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machines 1 of the above-described examples and modifications can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B4.

<Game machine B1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
A variable entry port provided in the game area and capable of changing between an inaccessible state in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state in which the game ball can enter.
When the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game in which the variable entry port is in the ball entry enable state, and the specific game execution means.
When the game ball enters the variable slot, a payout means for paying out the game ball having a predetermined number of prize balls for each ball.
The cumulative number of balls to be paid out in the specific game can be displayed, and the number of prize balls is added to the cumulative number of balls to be paid out by 1 based on the number of balls to be paid out to the variable entrance. An effect display means that can execute an additional effect,
If the number of remaining prize balls that has not yet been added to the cumulative payout number out of the total of the number of balls entered into the variable entry port multiplied by the number of prize balls is less than the predetermined threshold value, the addition is made. When the addition speed for adding 1 to the cumulative payout number is set to a predetermined first speed and the number of remaining prize balls is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the addition speed is faster than the first speed. Setting means to set to 2 speed and
A storage means for storing model information of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine comprising: a correction means for correcting at least one of the threshold value, the first speed, and the second speed based on the model information of the storage means.

In such a game machine B1, the addition speed in the addition effect can be adjusted according to the number of remaining prize balls. Therefore, when the number of remaining prize balls is less than the threshold value, the addition speed is set as the first speed and the continuity of addition is increased. When the number of remaining prize balls becomes equal to or higher than the threshold value while maintaining the value, it is possible to accelerate the completion of the addition with the addition speed as the second speed. Then, since the threshold value of the number of remaining prize balls and the set value of the addition speed (first speed, second speed) can be corrected based on the model information, it is possible to control the addition effect appropriately for each model. .. In addition, even for models with different specifications, by storing the necessary model information, it is possible to flexibly respond without the need for major design changes in the program.

<Game machine B2>
In the gaming machine B1
The storage means stores the number of prize balls as the model information.
The correction means is a gaming machine characterized in that correction is performed based on the number of prize balls.

In such a gaming machine B2, by correcting the threshold value of the number of remaining prize balls according to the number of prize balls for each model, the number of remaining prize balls sets the threshold value as the game balls enter the variable entrance. It becomes easy to judge whether or not it exceeds. Further, if the model has a small number of prize balls, it is difficult for the number of remaining prize balls to be accumulated. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the continuity of addition by making a correction for slowing down the set value of the addition speed (particularly the first speed). On the other hand, if the model has a large number of prize balls, the number of remaining prize balls tends to accumulate. can.

<Game machine B3>
In the gaming machine B1 or the gaming machine B2
The specific game executing means repeats a unit game in which the variable entrance that is in the ball-entry state in the specific game is returned to the ball-incapable state a plurality of times when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied.
The effect display means executes an ending effect indicating the end of the specific game after the end of the final unit game in the specific game.
The storage means stores at least one of the interval time from the end of the unit game to the start of the next unit game and the execution time of the ending effect as the model information.
The gaming machine, characterized in that the correction means performs correction based on at least one of the interval time and the execution time.

In such a game machine B3, for example, if the model has a long interval time, the addition to the cumulative payout number is interrupted between the end of the unit game and the start of the next unit game (remaining). Since the probability of (digesting the number of prize balls) increases, it is possible to maintain the continuity of addition by making a correction that slows down the set value of the addition speed (particularly the first speed). In addition, if the model is set so that the execution time of the ending effect is short, it is more likely that the number of remaining prize balls generated in the final unit game cannot be digested by the end of the ending effect. The correction that speeds up the first speed and the second speed) makes it possible to accelerate the completion of the addition.

<Game machine B4>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 and the gaming machine B3,
A gaming machine characterized by updating variable model information that may change for each specific game among the model information of the storage means.

In such a gaming machine B4, by adding variable model information that can fluctuate for each specific game, it is possible to make fine corrections according to the actual situation.

The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area,
24 ... 1st starting port, 25 ... 2nd starting port, 27 ... Normal symbol operating gate,
28 ... Large winning opening (variable entry opening), 41 ... Direction display device (effect display means),
200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (specific game execution means),
220 ... Sub control board, 221 ... CPU (setting means, correction means),
222 ... ROM (storage means), 240 ... Payout control board (payout means).

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
A variable entrance port provided in the game area and capable of changing between an inaccessible state in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state in which the game ball can enter.
When the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game in which the variable entry port is in the ball entry enable state, and the specific game execution means.
When the game ball enters the variable slot, a payout means for paying out the game ball having a predetermined number of prize balls for each ball.
The cumulative number of balls to be paid out in the specific game can be displayed, and the number of prize balls is added to the cumulative number of balls to be paid out by 1 based on the number of balls to be paid out to the variable entrance. An effect display means that can execute an additional effect,
If the number of remaining prize balls that has not yet been added to the cumulative payout number out of the total of the number of balls entered into the variable entry port multiplied by the number of prize balls is less than the predetermined threshold value, the addition is made. When the addition speed for adding 1 to the cumulative payout number is set to a predetermined first speed and the number of remaining prize balls is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the addition speed is faster than the first speed. Setting means to set to 2 speed and
A storage means for storing model information of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine comprising: a correction means for correcting at least one of the threshold value, the first speed, and the second speed based on the model information of the storage means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The storage means stores the number of prize balls as the model information.
The correction means is a gaming machine characterized in that correction is performed based on the number of prize balls. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The specific game executing means repeats a unit game in which the variable entrance that is in the ball-entry state in the specific game is returned to the ball-incapable state a plurality of times when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied.
The effect display means executes an ending effect indicating the end of the specific game after the end of the final unit game in the specific game.
The storage means stores at least one of the interval time from the end of the unit game to the start of the next unit game and the execution time of the ending effect as the model information.
The gaming machine, characterized in that the correction means performs correction based on at least one of the interval time and the execution time. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
A gaming machine characterized by updating variable model information that may change for each specific game among the model information of the storage means.

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