JP4680542B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention launches a game medium onto a game board surface by a launching device, and controls the execution of a game in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out by a payout device when the launched game medium wins a winning opening on the game board surface. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a control means.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko machine, in a normal gaming state, a lottery is made by detecting a pachinko ball won at a starting opening (special symbol starting winning opening), and if the result of the lottery is a win, A player who increases the winning rate of a game ball by opening a large number of winning holes, which are closed in a gaming state, for a predetermined period of time, a predetermined number of times (one opening and closing is one round and generally continues for 10 to 16 rounds). There is a pachinko machine having a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a big hit process) that is advantageous to the player.

  In this type of pachinko machine, a display unit based on image display control such as a liquid crystal display device on a game board surface (generally a center role etc.), or a movable device (hereinafter collectively referred to as a reel or a sphere). The symbol variation display device is arranged, and for example, a plurality of symbol rows are scroll-fluctuated in the symbol variation display device, and the lottery is performed in the symbol state (symbol arrangement state) of each column when the variation is stopped. The result is notified (hereinafter referred to as symbol variation pattern production).

  In the pachinko machine as described above, the baseball playing rate in the normal gaming state may be represented by a numerical value based on a predetermined calculation result called “base”.

  In other words, the base is the number of balls that will be returned (paid out) when 100 pachinko balls are launched (injected) in normal games (hereinafter referred to as “other than jackpots”) except for jackpots. Say rate.

  As a specific calculation formula, it is expressed as base = the number of payouts other than the jackpot (also referred to as a safe ball) / the number of inputs other than the jackpot (also referred to as an outball).

  For example, if 28,000 balls (other than the jackpot) are inserted during the business hours of the day and 11760 balls (other than the jackpot) are paid out, the base is 11760/28000 = 0.42 (42%).

  Therefore, by calculating this base, it is possible to recognize the ball-out state in the normal game of the pachinko machine.

  In addition, in a pachinko machine in which the winning at the starting opening is a lottery (and subsequent symbol variation pattern production) execution condition, the number of winning balls to be won at the starting opening during the game (or the winning at the starting opening) The higher the number of times the lottery is executed (hereinafter referred to as the “start opening prize number”), the higher the probability of winning a big hit during the game. It means that the smaller (or the number of start opening winnings) is, the lower the probability of winning a big hit during the game.

  Here, at the game store, based on the base, in order to adjust the winning probability to the winning opening including the start opening, the delicate bending condition and bending direction of the nail implanted in the game board are adjusted. Yes (nail adjustment).

  By the way, the above-mentioned nail adjustment requires highly specialized techniques, and skilled craftsmanship is an important factor. For this reason, it is very difficult to adjust the nail so as to balance the profits of both the game store and the player.

  For this reason, even if no winning is made at the starting opening, an auxiliary game equivalent to winning at the starting opening can be started by satisfying a predetermined condition based on the number of game balls fired on the game board. It is disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

  That is, in Patent Document 1, when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection signal from the hit ball detecting means in order to make the divisor ((the number of discharged balls / the number of collected balls) × 10) constant, Winning, that is, lottery is executed. Further, in order to adjust the divide, the jackpot is determined based on the difference ball information (difference ball: the number of differences between the number of input balls and the number of payouts).

Note that the number of discharged balls corresponds to the number of payouts, and the number of recovered balls corresponds to the number of inserted balls.
Japanese Patent No. 26944458

  However, the above prior art has the disadvantage that when the starting memory is the upper limit value, the memory is not added and the target auxiliary game is not executed, and if the auxiliary game is not executed, the correction is performed quickly. The problem of not occurring. In addition, since the start that is an auxiliary game is temporarily stored, it cannot be distinguished from the memory when winning a normal start, there is little appeal to the player, the ultimate purpose such as improving the operating rate of the gaming machine Cannot be achieved.

  Furthermore, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 only discloses whether or not the number of recovered balls (the sum of out balls and safe balls) has reached a predetermined number as a predetermined condition, and expresses the actual ball-out rate prominently. Therefore, there is a large error, and the accuracy to replace the nail adjustment cannot be expected. In addition, the start-up conditions of the auxiliary game are simple, and the player's interest is reduced, and fraud is also likely to occur.

  In general, the problems in adjusting the nail are the ball-out rate in a normal game, the winning rate at the start opening, the number of balls in a big hit, and the like.

  In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, these nail adjustment functions are not substituted, and a divisor that is a result including a jackpot probability different from the nail adjustment function is adjusted.

  Applying feedback by adjusting this jackpot probability adjustment with normal nail adjustment seems to be excellent at first glance, but it can be said that it is a method that completely overlooked the essence of the gaming machine.

  In other words, even if the jackpot probability is theoretically the same, it is the fun of the game that a lot of jackpots appear or do not appear in a day, and it is adjusted so that it converges to a constant value. If it has been done, it will be boring, and further, by grasping the game history, it is possible to predict a certain amount of future balls, which is likely to be fraudulent.

  In essence, it is desirable to use the conventional concept of leaving the natural jackpot drawing probability to converge to the theoretical jackpot probability as a result over a long period of time.

  In consideration of the above facts, the present invention simplifies nail adjustment, which requires skill, by accurately adjusting the ball pitch rate in normal games instead of nail adjustment while inheriting the original concept of nail adjustment. It is an object of the present invention to obtain a gaming machine that can increase the motivation to play and improve the operating rate by appealing to the player with a player relief function that replaces the nail adjustment.

The present invention launches a game medium onto a game board surface by a launching device, and controls the execution of a game in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out by a payout device when the launched game medium wins a winning opening on the game board surface. A gaming machine comprising an execution control means, wherein in the game, a condition is determined to be satisfied when a base value based on a distribution history of game media launched to the game board surface is less than or equal to a predetermined value, A re-launch executing means for returning and supplying a number of game media to the ball tray section, and the range of the ball exit rate that is less than or equal to the predetermined value is between an upper limit close to the predetermined value and a lower limit far from the predetermined value; It classifies in stages, and the predetermined number to be returned to the ball tray part is distributed with a probability that the closer to the upper limit, the smaller the predetermined number to return, and the closer to the lower limit, the larger the predetermined number to return. It is said.
Further, the base value is calculated as a ratio of the number of game media paid out by winning for all the winning ports of the winning port with respect to a predetermined gaming medium input.
Furthermore, the base value is a specific prize opening base value that is calculated as a ratio of the number of game media paid out by winning for any specific winning opening of the winning opening with respect to a predetermined number of game media inserted. It is characterized by.
Also, a game execution control for controlling the execution of a game in which a game medium is launched onto a game board surface by a launching device, and when the launched game media wins a winning opening on the game board surface, a predetermined number of game media are paid out by the payout device. And a lottery is performed under a predetermined lottery probability by winning at the start opening included in the winning port, and when the result of the lottery is win, the winning probability on the game board surface is relatively large. A game machine comprising a game control means for executing a lottery game, characterized in that a special game in a winning probability state that can receive more payouts than a non-game is performed for a predetermined condition, The start rate calculated as the ratio of the number of winnings at which the lottery to the start port is valid with respect to the predetermined number of game media inserted becomes a predetermined value or less, the condition is determined to be satisfied, It is characterized by having a re-launch execution means of game media return supplies to Tamasara unit.
Further, a game execution control for controlling the execution of a game in which a game medium is launched onto the game board surface by the launching device, and when the launched game media wins a winning opening on the game board surface, a predetermined number of game media is paid out by the payout device. And a lottery is performed under a predetermined lottery probability by winning at the start opening included in the winning port, and when the result of the lottery is win, the winning probability on the game board surface is relatively large. A game machine comprising a game control means for executing a lottery game, characterized in that a special game in a winning probability state that can receive more payouts than a non-game is performed for a predetermined condition, Re-running execution means for determining that the condition is satisfied when the number of winnings in which the lottery to the start port is valid is equal to or less than a predetermined value, and for supplying a predetermined number of game media to the ball tray unit. Yes It is characterized in Rukoto.
In addition, when the re-launch execution means is provided in the vicinity of or inside the collection port provided on the surface of the game board, which collects game media that has not won any winning port, and the condition is satisfied The lid that can be opened / closed by the driving force of the driving means is driven open and returned by the return port for supplying the game medium, or when the condition is satisfied, the game medium is paid out by the payout device and returned. It is characterized by supply.
Furthermore, when a game is not executed for the predetermined period, a cumulative value of data for determining the predetermined condition is initialized.

According to the present invention , when a game is being executed by the game execution control means, for example, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied from data based on the distribution history of game media launched onto the game board surface.

  Based on the distribution history of game media launched to the game board surface, that is, the history of whether the launched game media finally won a prize or entered the collection slot, the base in the game and Data such as the percent, the winning rate for a specific winning opening, the number of winning times, and the like can be obtained. Here, the predetermined first condition is established when a positive correction is necessary to obtain the same effect as that obtained when the data is adjusted with a nail.

  The reason for the positive correction is that it is difficult to forcibly create a situation that is disadvantageous to the player, and that the willingness to play is reduced. Also, in the present invention, compared to a gaming machine that has been subjected to nail adjustment, the normal state is set to a negative state, the need for positive correction is ensured, and the function of nail adjustment is realized by the positive correction amount. The idea is suitable.

When the predetermined first condition is satisfied, or when the second predetermined condition is satisfied after the predetermined first condition is satisfied (both are “the satisfaction of the condition” of the present invention) , Return and supply game media. This gives the player the opportunity to relaunch.

  When this re-launching opportunity is given, the player will have more chances to win a specific winning opening or become a special game, and the player can be in an advantageous gaming state.

  Thereby, even if a relatively rough nail adjustment is made for each gaming machine, the difference in the profit and loss of the player between the gaming machines can be corrected without relying on the pitching rate only for the nail adjustment.

A return opening is provided on the game board and is normally closed by a lid. Here, when the predetermined first condition is satisfied or when a predetermined second condition determined after the predetermined first condition is further satisfied, the lid is opened by the driving force of the driving means. Since the return port is arranged near or inside the return port where the most game media gather on the game board, a part of the game media can easily enter the return port, and the game media on the game board surface can be played quickly. Can be returned to the person.

  In addition, the fact that the launched game medium reaches the vicinity of the return port means that the game medium has not won a prize, and if it is originally collected from the recovery port as out, It is possible to re-challenge the winning entry to the winning opening by returning the thing from the return opening.

When the predetermined first condition is satisfied, or when the predetermined second condition determined after the predetermined first condition is further satisfied, the game medium is paid out and returned by the payout device. That is, by applying an existing dispensing device and performing a supply operation equivalent to return, a new configuration is not necessary.

The base value, in the gaming, the fraction of payout of game media by winning to all winning hole for a given game medium insertion number, balance in the special game is not considered.

  That is, by determining the base value, it is possible to determine the nail adjustment state of the corresponding gaming machine, and when this base value falls below a predetermined value, the gaming machine is in a nail adjustment state that is disadvantageous to the player. It can be determined that the right to return (re-launch) game media is provided.

  By giving a re-launch opportunity (that is, supply and return of game media), loss of the player can be improved.

The specific winning opening base value is a ratio of the number of payouts based on winning to the specific winning opening with respect to a predetermined number of game media inserted for a specific winning opening. If the base value of the specific prize opening is below a predetermined value, the winning rate for the specific prize opening, that is, the nail adjustment related to the specific prize opening will be lower than the target value set on the store side. Therefore, it can be determined that the number of special games has decreased, and an opportunity for re-launching is granted (that is, new rental or return of game media). Thereby, the player's loss can be improved.

The start rate is calculated by calculating the ratio of the number of winnings to the start port with respect to the predetermined number of game media inserted in the gaming state, and when the start rate is less than the predetermined value, the right to return supply (re-launch) of the game media is granted. By giving it, it is possible to reduce and stabilize the disparity in the starting rate between the gaming machines, and it can be expected to have the same effect as the nail adjustment.

The number of winnings at the start opening is measured under a predetermined number of game media input in the gaming state. By giving the right to supply (re-launch) gaming media when the number of winnings exceeds a predetermined value, the difference in the number of startings between gaming machines can be reduced and stabilized. The same effect as the adjustment can be expected.

The data based on the history of normal games, that is, the base value, the specific prize opening base value, the starting rate, the number of times of starting, etc. are based on the history of the game, so if the game has not been executed for a predetermined period of time , Initialize the cumulative value of the data. When the game is not executed for a predetermined period, it is highly likely that the player has changed. Therefore, by performing initialization, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of loss between the players before and after the change.

  As described above, in the present invention, it is possible to simplify the nail adjustment that required skill by adjusting the ball exit rate with high accuracy instead of the nail adjustment, and to provide a player relief function in place of the nail adjustment. Appealing to the player has an excellent effect of increasing the game motivation and improving the operating rate.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 12, and one side portion (left side portion in FIG. 1) of a frame-shaped inner frame 14 having a window portion is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

  The inner frame 14 is provided with a plurality of indicator lights 62 and speakers 64. In addition, a window portion is formed at the center of the inner frame 14, and a glass frame in which a pair of glasses 16 (double structure) that are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval in the depth direction of the paper is mounted on the window portion. 20 is provided. A locking device (cylinder) 22 is provided on the right side of FIG.

  An integrated dish 26 having a ball dish part 24 is disposed below the glass frame 20. The ball tray portion 24 of the integrated dish is provided with a communication port 23 that communicates with a ball storage tank (not shown) and allows the pachinko balls in the ball storage tank to flow out to the ball tray portion 24.

  The one side part (left side part of FIG. 1) of the integrated dish 26 is attached to the inner frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. An ashtray 28 is disposed at the lower left side on the front surface of the integrated dish 26, and a firing handle 30 is provided at the lower right side for adjusting the flight distance of the hit ball launched from the launching device 164 (see FIG. 3).

  In addition, a game board 32 that is exchangeable by being placed on the game board mounting table is installed in the window part of the inner frame 14 so as to correspond to the window part.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the game board 32 has a substantially circular game area 40 surrounded by an outer band 36 and an inner band 38.

  In the game area 40, in addition to nails and windmills (not shown), a center character 42, a display unit 43 provided in the center character 42, and a character such as a big prize port (variable prize device) 44, a start port 46 Game parts such as a passing device 48 and a general winning port 49 are attached, and an out port 54 is arranged at the lowest position. A normal symbol display device 42A is provided at the upper end of the center accessory 42.

  The passing device 48 serves as a start trigger for the normal symbol display device 42A. When the pachinko ball passes through the passing device 48, the normal symbol lottery is executed. In the case of winning, the display of the normal symbol display device 42A displays the winning symbol. Then, the electric tulip 47 is opened, and the probability of winning the winning opening 46 is physically increased.

  In addition, a holding lamp 100 is provided in the upper part of the display unit 43. In the first embodiment, a maximum of four holding lamps can be held. Therefore, four holding lamps 100 corresponding to this number are provided. Is provided.

  “Hold” means waiting for notification of the result of the lottery executed by the winning when the display unit 43 newly wins the start opening 46 while executing the symbol variation pattern effect. In addition, even when winning at the start port 46 during the jackpot process, the display unit 43 reproduces the video pattern of the jackpot process effect, so that the game is put on hold. However, there is a limit to the number of suspensions (four in the first embodiment), and further winnings at the start port 46 are not subject to suspension.

  Here, the pachinko ball on the surface of the game board 32 is placed on the player side in the game board 32 in the first embodiment (also common to the second to fourth embodiments described later), That is, a return port 70 for returning to the ball tray 24 is provided.

  The return port 70 is provided adjacent to the out port 54.

  The return port 70 is provided with an opening / closing lid 72. Normally, the opening / closing lid 72 closes the opening of the return port 70, so that the return port 70 itself does not function at all.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing lid 72 is opened, a part of the pachinko ball collected in the out port 54 on the surface of the game board 32 enters the return port 70. The pachinko balls that have entered the return port 70 are returned to the ball tray section 24 through a dedicated flow channel pipe 74.

  FIG. 2B shows an opening / closing mechanism for the opening / closing lid 72 provided in the return port 70.

  The opening / closing lid 72 is substantially L-shaped, and its corner is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 76. One piece extending from the corner corresponds to the opening of the return port 70 and functions as a part of the inner band 38 provided in the game board 32.

  The other piece extending from the corner is provided with a long hole 78 and accommodates a shaft 80B attached to the plunger 80A of the solenoid 80.

  Here, the plunger 80A of the solenoid 80 is extended with an urging force (not shown) in a non-energized state, and is retracted against the urging force in the energized state.

  For this reason, when the solenoid is not energized, one piece of the opening / closing lid 72 closes the return port 70, and when energized, the clockwise direction of FIG. It rotates and opens the return port 70 (refer to the imaginary line in FIG. 2B).

  Energization / non-energization of the solenoid 80 is controlled by a return mechanism control unit 223 shown in FIG. 4 based on whether a predetermined condition described later is satisfied or not.

  In addition, a return ball detection sensor 82 is provided in the flow path pipe 74 so that the pachinko balls passing through the spherical pipe path 74 can be detected one by one.

  FIG. 3 shows an outline of a control system for controlling the pachinko machine 10. The control system is configured around the main control unit 150. The main control unit 150 stores a basic program relating to games, and the operation of each unit is controlled based on a command signal from the main control unit 150.

  The main control unit 150 detects a start winning sensor 168 provided in the starting opening 46, a passing / winning sensor 172 provided in the passing device 48 or the general winning opening 49, and a pachinko ball won in the big winning opening 44. An out ball detecting sensor 179 that detects a pachinko ball collected through the big winning hole sensor 173 and the out port 54 is connected. The special winning opening 44 is provided with a V zone for continuing the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening, and a V zone sensor 177 is also provided in this V zone and is connected to the main control unit 150. ing. Note that the V zone sensor 177 may be omitted and only the special winning prize sensor 173 may be used.

  Furthermore, a solenoid 174 for opening and closing an electric tulip 47 (see FIG. 2) provided at the start winning opening 46 and a solenoid 175 for opening and closing the large winning opening 44 are connected to the main control unit 150.

  The main controller 150 outputs information indicating the progress of the game to the hall computer via the board external terminal 190.

  Here, when the pachinko ball wins the start opening 46, the lottery is executed by detecting this with the start winning sensor 168. In the case of winning, the game state is changed from the normal game state to the special game state. Are to be migrated.

  On the other hand, an effect control unit 152 and a payout control unit 154 are connected to the main control unit 150.

  The effect control unit 152 is connected to the speaker 64, the display unit (LCD) 43 of the center accessory 42, the normal symbol display device 42 </ b> A, and the hold lamp 100 via the symbol / sound controller 156. In addition, the effect control unit 152 controls turning on / off of the plurality of indicator lights 62 attached to the glass frame 20 of the pachinko machine 10. The display unit 43 displays a symbol variation pattern effect image for notifying the lottery result, and the speaker 64 outputs BGM at the time of the symbol variation pattern effect. That is, the player can enjoy the production including the result of the lottery through visual and auditory senses. Note that the normal symbol display device 42 </ b> A and the hold lamp 100 may be displayed on the display unit 43.

  Next, a payout device 192 for paying out pachinko balls is connected to the payout control unit 154 connected to the main control unit 150.

  In addition, a launch control unit 158 is connected to the payout control unit 154, and the launch control unit 158 controls the launch device 164 to launch a pachinko ball according to the operation of the handle 30 by the player.

  Further, the payout control unit 154 sends payout information to the hall computer installed in the hall via the frame external terminal 194.

  Here, when the result of the lottery is a win and the winning of the symbol variation pattern effect on the display unit 43 and the BGM output from the speaker 64 is informed, the jackpot process which is a special gaming state is executed.

  In the jackpot process, the big winning opening 44 is opened a predetermined number of times (round). The opening time of one round is about 30 seconds, and a maximum of 10 pachinko balls can be won during this period. That is, when either the time limit of 30 seconds or the number limit of 10 is satisfied first, the right of the round is extinguished, and during the jackpot processing, to the V zone in the big winning opening 44 If there is a win, it is promised to move to the next round. It is also possible to omit the V zone, simply count a predetermined number, and continue based on that.

  For this reason, in the special gaming state, more winnings are expected in a shorter period than in the normal gaming state, and a gaming state advantageous to the player can be achieved.

  Further, as described above, when the display unit 43 newly wins the start opening 46 during execution of the symbol variation pattern effect and when the start opening 46 wins during the big hit process, the hold lamp 100 is displayed. The number of lights increases accordingly (up to 4).

  On the other hand, when the previous symbol variation pattern effect ends or the jackpot process ends, the display unit 43 starts a new symbol variation pattern effect to notify the lottery result for the hold. Along with this, one hold lamp 100 is extinguished and the player is informed of the digestion of the hold.

  By the way, the symbol variation pattern is determined by symbol variation pattern selection lottery after winning / losing lottery.

  In other words, there are multiple types of symbol variation patterns, and among them, there are various types from low to high in the expected value of winning, and it is displayed separately from the lottery result notification that is the original purpose for the player. It is possible to provide the taste by the production in the section 43.

  Here, the above-mentioned special game is executed after winning the winning of the pachinko ball starting port 46, and the right to the lottery is given, and the result of the lottery is won, and this is notified by the symbol variation pattern effect. Is. Therefore, unless a player fires a pachinko ball and first wins the start opening 46, there is no transition to a special game.

  In this case, conventionally, the nail adjustment on the surface of the game board 32 is mainly used as an adjustment as to whether or not the pachinko ball wins the start opening 46, and a precise nail adjustment has been forced. Such nail adjustment requires skilled techniques, so the number of human resources is small, and the nail adjustment work also takes time.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, as a means to replace the nail adjustment, when the predetermined first condition based on the distribution history of the pachinko balls launched to the surface of the game board 32 is satisfied, or the predetermined first When the predetermined second condition determined after the condition is satisfied is further satisfied, a part of the pachinko ball existing on the surface of the game board 32 is returned to the ball tray unit 24 through the return port 70, that is, the By giving a chance of launching (launching replay) (launching replay lottery), the pachinko balls collected to the out port 54 are rescued, and a chance to win the starting port 46 again or win a big hit is given.

  The predetermined condition in the first embodiment is based on (A) base value, (B) start port base value which is a specific winning port base value, (C) start rate, and (D) start number. The result is a comparison result with a predetermined threshold value, and any one of the above (A) to (D) or a combination of two or more is set as a predetermined condition. Hereinafter, in the first embodiment, (A) a launch replay lottery based on a base value will be described as an example.

(A) Condition Determination Based on Base Value FIG. 4 shows a block functionally showing a control system for condition determination based on the base value in the main control unit 150.

The base value is the ratio of the number of payouts P _{PAY to} the number of pachinko balls fired P _TOTAL by the player for all winning holes (in the first embodiment, the starting hole 46 and the general winning hole 49). is there. For this reason, in order to detect the number of shots, the above-mentioned winning sensor 172 and start winning sensor 168 are connected to the firing number accumulating unit 200 and provided at the out port 54 for counting the number of shots P _TOTAL . An out ball detection sensor 179 is connected.

In the firing number accumulating unit 200, the signals (pulse signals) detected by the winning sensor 172, the starting winning sensor 168, and the out ball detecting sensor 179 are counted to obtain the firing number P _TOTAL . The firing number P _TOTAL obtained by the firing number accumulating unit 200 is sent to the base value calculating unit 202.

  Note that a timer 201 is connected to the firing number accumulating unit 200. The timer 201 is connected to a reset unit 203 that resets the value accumulated by the number-of-fires accumulation unit 200. The timer 201 counts a predetermined time (for example, a time enough for a player to change), and the predetermined time. When the time elapses, the reset value is reset by the reset unit 203. The timer 201 and the reset unit 203 are provided to avoid giving a replay lottery across players as much as possible.

  The timer 201 and the reset unit 203 are an embodiment corresponding to claim 8 of the present invention, and are not directly related to other inventions (that is, claims 1 to 7).

  In addition, the main control unit 150 is provided with a game execution control unit 204 that controls overall games such as normal games and special games. A payout management unit 206 is connected to the game execution control unit 204, and when a payout is required, a payout instruction signal is sent from the game execution control unit 204 to the payout management unit 206. .

The payout number P _PAY calculated by the payout management unit 206 is sent as a command to the payout control unit 154 via the payout instruction unit 208.

The payout amount P _PAY calculated by the payout calculating unit 206 is also sent to the base value calculating unit 202.

As a result, since the number of shots P _TOTAL and the number of _payouts P _PAY are input to the base value calculation unit 202, the base value B is calculated from them (payout number P _PAY / number of shots P _TOTAL ). The calculated base value B is sent to the comparison unit 210.

  A reference value memory 212 for a base value is connected to the comparison unit 210 and is compared with the inputted base value B. This reference value can be set in six levels by the operation of the setting operation unit 214 provided at a position that can be operated on the store side (for example, the back side of the pachinko machine 10) (see Table 1). Based on the operation, the reference value setting unit 216 reads the setting values (settings 1 to 6) corresponding to the setting operation from the reference value data group memory 218 and registers them in the reference value memory 212. .

  The reference value data group memory 218 stores reference value data groups from setting 1 to setting 6 as shown in Table 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the setting operation unit 214 includes a setting unit controller 214A on a board constituting the main control unit 150, and a setting key cylinder 214B provided on a protective cover for protecting the board or the board. 7 segment display section 214C.

  The setting unit controller 214A is activated by inserting a specific key into the key cylinder 214B, and the store stores the key.

  As an operation procedure, when a key is inserted into the key cylinder 214B, the setting unit controller 214A is activated, and first, the current setting value (any one of 1 to 6) is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 214C. When changing the setting, the key is rotated 90 ° clockwise in FIG. 5 and then rotated 90 ° counterclockwise to return to the original position. Rotate with, and the set status is displayed each time. Regarding the setting operation unit 214, the structure and operation procedure are not limited as long as the setting value can be changed to 1 to 6.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the comparison unit 210 compares and determines which of the data groups registered in the reference value memory 212 is based on the calculated base value (predetermined first condition). The determination probability is determined. The determined determination probability is sent to the firing replay lottery unit 220, and it is determined whether or not the firing replay is executed in the lottery under the determined determination probability (predetermined second condition). In the case of winning, the count is stored once by the launch replay instruction unit 222, and then the launch replay signal is sent to the return mechanism control unit 223 based on the count storage.

  In the return mechanism control unit 223, when a launch replay signal is input, the solenoid 80 is energized, and the energization is interrupted after a predetermined number of pachinko balls are returned based on a signal from the return number detection sensor 82.

  Note that the lower the base value, the higher the winning probability of the launch replay lottery, thereby correcting the disadvantageous state for the player.

  The operation of the first embodiment will be described below.

  First, the flow of normal games will be described.

  When the player holds the handle 30 and performs an operation for launching, a pachinko ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the handle operation amount (rotation amount).

  When the pachinko ball is launched, it is guided by the outer band 36 and the inner band 38 and abuts against a nail, a windmill or the like of the board surface 32 and falls while moving unpredictably. Here, when a pachinko ball wins at the start port 46, a lottery is started with a predetermined probability. For example, a random number is acquired from a random number counter or the like. Note that the jackpot determination is to determine whether or not the winning / losing is performed by comparing the acquired random number value with a preset winning value.

  When the result of the lottery is a win, execution of the big hit process, which is a special game, is started, and a big hit process for a preset number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed. During the jackpot process, since the big prize opening 44 is almost open, it can be put in an advantageous state by the player. When the jackpot processing for a predetermined round is completed, the game returns to the normal game.

  By the way, if it becomes a reach pattern among the symbol variation patterns, the expected value of the winning is greatly increased, and the player sees the symbol variation pattern effect on the display unit 43 with expectation.

  Here, in order to become a jackpot process, that is, a special game, it is a major premise that the pachinko ball launched by the player wins the start opening 46. That is, it is necessary to maintain a certain level of winning at the start port 46 with respect to the number of shots.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, based on the above-mentioned base, even if the state of the nail is actually bad and there is no winning to the starting port 46, the pachinko balls launched on the game board 32 must be (100% ) The outlet 54 is reached, the collected pachinko balls are returned to the player, and a launch replay lottery for giving a chance to launch again is executed.

  Hereinafter, the flow of control for realizing the firing replay function will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, FIG. 6 shows the entire process. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is performed in step 300, and then the process proceeds to step 302 to execute a firing replay lottery probability setting process (setting value operation) ( Details will be described later according to FIG. 8).

  When the firing replay lottery probability setting process is completed, the process proceeds from step 302 to step 304 and the random number process is performed infinitely until the power is turned off. In other words, in the launch replay lottery probability setting process in step 302, once the power is turned on and set (it may not be performed and may remain the same), the setting cannot be changed unless the power is turned off once. Yes. Thereby, the setting change by fraud can be prevented.

  Next, FIG. 7A is a substantial main processing routine that interrupts the flowchart of FIG. 6 at a fixed period. In step 306, the winning at the start port 46, the lottery, and the display unit 43 are performed. Special symbol game processing such as symbol variation pattern production is executed, and then, in step 308, normal symbol game processing such as passing of the passing device 48, lottery, opening and closing control of the electric tulip is executed, and the process proceeds to step 309. Then, a winning ball process (see FIG. 7B, described later) is executed, and the process proceeds to step 310.

  In step 310, a counting process for determining whether or not to execute a firing replay lottery process (see FIG. 9, see below), and then in a step 311, a firing replay lottery process, see FIG. In the next step 312, the firing replay process (FIGS. 11A and 11B) is executed.

  FIG. 8 shows a firing replay lottery probability setting processing routine processed in step 302 of FIG. 6. In step 314, it is determined whether or not a key is inserted in the key cylinder 214B. If the determination in step 314 is negative, that is, if it is determined that the key is not inserted at the time of power-on (before power-on), it is determined that there is no intention to set the launch replay lottery probability, and this routine ends. To do.

  If the determination in step 314 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the key is inserted at the time of power-on (before power-on), it is determined that there is an intention to set the launch replay lottery probability, and the process proceeds to step 316. Transition. In step 316, the current set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 214C, and the process proceeds to step 318.

  In step 318, it is determined whether or not the key has been removed from the key cylinder 214B. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined that the firing replay lottery probability setting process has ended, and in step 320 the display of the 7-segment display 214C is turned off. This routine ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step 318, the process proceeds to step 320, where the key is reciprocated (rotated 90 ° clockwise in FIG. 5 and then rotated 90 ° counterclockwise in FIG. 5). In the case of negative determination, the process returns to step 316. If an affirmative determination is made in step 320, the process proceeds to step 322 to update the current launch replay lottery probability setting value (rotation 1 to 6), and the process returns to step 316.

  FIG. 7B shows the details of the winning ball process in step 309 of FIG. 7A. In step 309A, a winning ball is detected, and then in step 309B, whether or not there is a winning at the start port 46. Is determined.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 309B, the process proceeds to step 309C, and whether or not the winning at the starting port 46 is valid for the lottery (effective starting), that is, the starting memory number (displayed by the holding lamp 100). It is determined whether or not the upper limit of the number of holds to be held) is exceeded.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 309C, the process proceeds to step 309D, where the random number lottery (random number acquisition) and the acquired random number are stored, and then in step 309E, the starting storage number is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step 309F. If a negative determination is made in step 309B and step 309C, the process proceeds to step 309F.

  In step 309F, winning information for counting processing described later is stored, and this routine ends.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows the details of the counting process in step 310 of FIG. 7A. In step 324, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit. If the determination is affirmative, the counting process is executed. Since it is not time to perform, this routine ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step 324, the process proceeds to step 328, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the winning opening.

If an affirmative determination is made in step 328, the process proceeds to step 330, and the payout amount for each winning opening is added to P _PAY and accumulated (the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening is added to the base value). Then, the process proceeds to step 332, where the total number of winning balls for all winning ports (that is, the total number of winning balls detected this time) is added to the number of shots P _TOTAL , and the process proceeds to step 334. If a negative determination is made in step 328, the process proceeds to step 334.

In step 334, the presence / absence of a pachinko ball discharged from the out port 54 is determined based on the out ball detection sensor 179. If it is determined in step 336 that there is an out ball, the process proceeds to step 338 and the number of shots is increased. +1 is added to P _TOTAL and the routine ends.

  In the first embodiment, a plurality of out balls do not pass through the out port 54 at the same time (the same applies to second to fourth embodiments described later).

  If the determination at step 336 is negative, this routine ends. Note that the winning information used here is based on the information stored in step 309F (see FIG. 7B) in step 309 (winning ball processing) in FIG. 7A.

Next, FIG. 10 shows details of the launch replay lottery in step 311 of FIG. 7A. In step 340, the number of launches P _TOTAL is a predetermined value (execution / non-execution of launch replay lottery under certain conditions). It is determined whether or not the number is greater than or equal to the number), and if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 342 to calculate the base value B (B = P _PAY / P _TOTAL ), and then proceeds to step 344. Then, a predetermined value (a predetermined value that is the same value as the predetermined value used in step 340) is subtracted from the number of shots (usually 0, but when multiple winnings and out balls are found simultaneously, (In this case, the fraction is carried over for the next determination so as not to be an error. Therefore, the predetermined value is subtracted instead of zero clear.), Step 346 Move to .

  Here, if the predetermined number in step 340 and step 344 is 100 (pieces), the number of payouts when the value obtained by multiplying the base value B (%) by 100 is 100 (number of rebates to the player) Can be considered.

  In step 346, the current set value (setting 1 to setting 6) registered in the reference value memory 212 is read. Next, in step 348, the calculated base value B and the read set value among the set values are read. Each base value is compared, and the lottery for the number of times of replaying is executed based on the corresponding determination probability.

  Here, the launch replay lottery has the details shown in Table 1. For example, if the setting is 1 and the base value is 17, the probability of winning 4 replays is 0%, the probability of winning 3 times is 90%, the chance of winning 2 times is 10%, 1 time and 0 times (Out) is 0%.

In the next step 350, the number of fire replays obtained in the fire replay lottery in step 348 is added to the fire replay count value, and then in step 354, the calculated base value and the payout number P _PAY are cleared, finish.

  FIG. 11A shows details of the firing replay process in step 312 of FIG.

  In step 356, it is determined whether or not the firing replay process is being performed (pachinko ball returning). If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 358 to determine whether or not the pachinko ball being returned (launched replay ball) is detected. Is judged. If an affirmative determination is made in step 358, the process proceeds to step 360 to end the firing replay process, and this routine ends. At this time, the drive of the solenoid 80 driven by the return mechanism control unit 223 in the following step 366 ends.

  Further, if a negative determination is made in step 358, this routine ends (continuation of the firing replay until one pachinko ball is returned).

  If a negative determination is made in step 356, that is, it is determined that the firing replay process is not in progress, the routine proceeds to step 362, where it is determined whether there is a firing replay count (1 or more). If an affirmative determination is made in this step 362, the routine proceeds to step 364, where the firing replay count is decremented by 1, and then the routine proceeds to step 366 to start the firing replay process, and this routine ends. At this time, the return mechanism control unit 223 starts driving the solenoid 80.

  By using the base value as a reference, it is a pachinko ball that has been fired once as a relief in the normal gaming state, excluding the ball hit rate due to jackpot processing, when it is more than expected when viewed from the player side, In addition, by returning 100% of the pachinko balls collected to the out port 54, it is possible to increase the number of wins and chances to win the start port 46 again, thereby increasing the rate of exit.

  In the first embodiment, pachinko balls to be fired replays are returned one by one, but the remaining fired replay counts at the start of the firing replay may be processed at once.

  Further, in the first embodiment, in order to realize the launch replay, a return port 70 is provided on the surface of the game board 32, and it is actually fired by opening and closing the opening / closing lid 72, and collected to the 100% out port 54. The pachinko ball is returned (see FIG. 2), but the existing payout device 192 may be used to newly pay out the pachinko ball and offset it with the launched pachinko ball.

  FIG. 11B is a flowchart showing the flow of the launch replay process when the payout device 192 is applied.

  In step 368 of FIG. 11 (B), it is determined whether or not the current payout process is in progress. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 370 to determine whether or not the firing replay is being paid out. If an affirmative determination is made in step 370, the process proceeds to step 372, where it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of discharges for launch replay has been detected. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 374 and the following steps are performed. The firing replay payout by the payout device 192 started and set at 378 is finished, and this routine is finished. If a negative determination is made in step 372 and step 374, this routine ends (continuation of firing replay payout).

  If a negative determination is made in step 368, the process proceeds to step 376 to determine whether there is a firing replay count (1 or more), and if a positive determination is made, the process proceeds to step 378 and the firing replay count to the payout device 192. The minute payout start is set, and then the routine proceeds to step 380 where the firing replay count is cleared and the routine ends.

  In the first embodiment, the four condition determinations described above, that is, (A) base value, (B) start port base value that is a specific winning port base, (C) start rate, and (D) start count. Among them, (A) the condition determination is performed based on the base value, and it is determined whether or not the firing replay lottery is executed. However, the other condition determinations (B) to (D) can be used as the condition determination targets. Similar effects can be obtained. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which (B) to (D) are subject to condition determination will be described.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, (B) the condition is determined based on the starting port base value.

  FIG. 12 shows a block functionally showing a control system for condition determination based on the starting port base value in the main control unit 150.

The start opening base value is a specific winning opening base value when the starting opening 46 is selected and set as any specific winning opening of the winning opening, and the starting opening for the number of pachinko balls fired by the player P _TOTAL This is the ratio of the payout number PS _PAY for 46. For this reason, in order to detect the number of shots, the above-mentioned winning sensor 172 and start winning sensor 168 are connected to the firing number accumulating unit 200 and provided at the out port 54 for counting the number of shots P _TOTAL . An out ball detection sensor 179 is connected.

In the firing number accumulating unit 200, the signals (pulse signals) detected by the winning sensor 172, the starting winning sensor 168, and the out ball detecting sensor 179 are counted to obtain the firing number P _TOTAL . The firing number P _TOTAL obtained by the firing number accumulating unit 200 is sent to the start port base value computing unit 202A.

  In addition, the main control unit 150 is provided with a game execution control unit 204 that controls overall games such as normal games and special games. A payout management unit 206 is connected to the game execution control unit 204, and when a payout is required, a payout instruction signal is sent from the game execution control unit 204 to the payout management unit 206. .

The payout number P _PAY calculated by the payout management unit 206 is sent as a command to the payout control unit 154 via the payout instruction unit 208.

Of the number of payouts calculated by the payout management unit 206, the payout number PS _PAY for the winning at the start port 46 is sent to the start port base value calculating unit 202A.

As a result, the starting port base value calculation unit 202A receives the number of shots P _TOTAL and the number of payouts PS _PAY at the start port 46, and calculates the starting port base value BS from these (the number of _payouts PS _PAY / Number of fires P _TOTAL ). The calculated start port base value BS is sent to the comparison unit 210.

  A reference value memory 212 is connected to the comparison unit 210, and is compared with the input start port base value BS. This reference value can be set in six levels by operating a setting operation unit 214 (see FIG. 5) provided at a position operable on the store side (for example, the back side of the pachinko machine 10) (see Table 5). 2).

  The setting operation unit 214 is connected to a reference value setting unit 216, and a reference value data group memory 218 is connected to the reference value setting unit 216. The reference value data group memory 218 stores reference value data groups from setting 1 to setting 6 as shown in Table 2, and any setting (1 to 6) is selected and the reference value memory 212 is selected. It is supposed to be registered in.

  The comparison unit 210 compares and determines which of the data groups registered in the reference value memory 212 is based on the calculated start base value BS, and determines a determination probability. The determined determination probability is sent to the firing replay lottery unit 220, and it is determined whether or not the firing replay is executed in the lottery under the determined determination probability. Once the count is stored, a firing replay signal is sent to the return mechanism control unit 223 based on the count storage.

  When the launch replay signal is input, the return mechanism control unit 223 energizes the solenoid 80 and cuts off the energization after returning a predetermined number of pachinko balls based on a signal from the return number detection sensor 82.

  The operation of the second embodiment will be described below.

  In the second embodiment, the entire process (FIG. 6) other than the counting process and the fire replay lottery process (FIG. 6), the interrupt process (FIG. 7), the fire replay lottery probability setting process (FIG. 8), and the special symbol game process (FIG. 11). Is the same as the processing based on the base value, and is omitted.

  FIG. 13 shows details of the counting process based on the starting base value. In step 400, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit. If the determination is affirmative, it is not the time to execute the counting process. Therefore, this routine ends.

  When a negative determination is made at step 400, the routine proceeds to step 404, where it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start port 46.

If an affirmative determination is made in step 404, the routine proceeds to step 406, where the payout number PS _PAY for winning to the start port 46 is added and accumulated (the number of prize balls corresponding to the start port is added to the start port base value). Then, the process proceeds to step 408, +1 is added to the number of shots P _TOTAL, and the process proceeds to step 410.

In step 410, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning in another winning opening (general winning opening 49). If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 412, that is, the total number of winning balls in other winning openings, that is, The total number of winning balls for the other winning holes (general winning hole 49) detected this time is added to the number of shots P _TOTAL , and the process proceeds to step 414. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 410, the process proceeds to step 414.

In step 414, the presence or absence of a pachinko ball discharged from the out port 54 is determined based on the out ball detection sensor 179. If it is determined in step 416 that there is an out ball, the process proceeds to step 418 and the number of shots 1 is added to P _TOTAL and this routine ends. If the determination in step 416 is negative, this routine ends. The winning information used here is based on the information stored in step 309F (see FIG. 7B) in step 309 (winning process) in FIG. 7A.

Next, FIG. 14 shows the details of the firing replay lottery process based on the starting port base value. In step 420, the number of firings P _TOTAL is a predetermined value ( _whether or not the firing replay lottery is executed / not executed under a certain condition). It is determined whether or not the number is equal to or greater than (the number for determination). If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 422 to calculate the starting base value BS (BS = PS _PAY / P _TOTAL ), and then to step 424. The number of shots P _TOTAL is subtracted from a predetermined value (a predetermined value that is the same value as the predetermined value used in step 420) (usually 0, but multiple winnings and out balls are found simultaneously. In this case, the predetermined number may be exceeded (+1 to 2) .In this case, the fraction is carried over for the next determination so that it does not become an error, so the predetermined value is subtracted instead of zero clear). Step 426 Migrate.

  In step 426, the current set value (setting 1 to setting 6) registered in the reference value memory 212 is read. Next, in step 428, the calculated starting base value BS and the read set value are read. Each of the starter base values is compared, and the launch replay lottery is executed based on the corresponding determination probability. Here, the launch replay lottery has the details shown in Table 2. For example, if the setting is 1 and the starting base value is 14, the probability of winning the 4th replay is 0%, the probability of winning 3 times is 90%, the probability of winning 2 times is 10%, 0 times (off) is 0%.

In the next step 430, the number of firing replays obtained in the firing replay lottery in step 428 is added to the firing replay count value, and then in step 434, the calculated base value B and the number of _payouts P _PAY are cleared, and this routine is executed. Ends.

(Third embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  In the third embodiment, (C) the condition is determined based on the starting rate.

  FIG. 16 shows a block functionally showing a control system for determining a condition based on the start rate in the main control unit 150.

The start rate is the ratio (R) of the number of game start times NR to the number of pachinko balls fired P _TOTAL by the player for the start port 46. If the number of shots P _{TOTAL is set} to 100, the numerical value of the number of starts becomes a numerical value indicating the percentage as it is.

For this reason, in order to detect the number of shots, the above-mentioned winning sensor 172 and start winning sensor 168 are connected to the firing number accumulating unit 200 and provided at the out port 54 for counting the number of shots P _TOTAL . An out ball detection sensor 179 is connected.

In the firing number accumulating unit 200, the signals (pulse signals) detected by the winning sensor 172, the starting winning sensor 168, and the out ball detecting sensor 179 are counted to obtain the firing number P _TOTAL . The firing number P _TOTAL obtained by the firing number accumulating unit 200 is sent to the start rate calculating unit 202B.

  In addition, the main control unit 150 is provided with a game execution control unit 204 that controls overall games such as normal games and special games. Every time the pachinko ball won in the start port 46 is determined to be effective start, the start rate calculating section 202B is input with the start count NR.

As a result, since the number of firings P _TOTAL and the number of times of starting NR are input to the starting rate calculating unit 202B, the starting rate R is calculated from these (starting number NR / number of firings P _TOTAL ). The calculated starting rate R is sent to the comparison unit 210.

  A reference value memory 212 is connected to the comparison unit 210 and is compared with the input start rate R. This reference value can be set in six levels by operating a setting operation unit 214 (see FIG. 5) provided at a position operable on the store side (for example, the back side of the pachinko machine 10) (see Table 5). 3).

  The setting operation unit 214 is connected to a reference value setting unit 216, and a reference value data group memory 218 is connected to the reference value setting unit 216. The reference value data group memory 218 stores reference value data groups from setting 1 to setting 6 as shown in Table 3, and any setting (1 to 6) is selected and the reference value memory 212 is selected. It is supposed to be registered in.

  The comparison unit 210 compares and determines which of the data groups registered in the reference value memory 212 is based on the calculated starting rate R, and determines a determination probability. The determined determination probability is sent to the firing replay lottery unit 220, and it is determined whether or not the firing replay is executed in the lottery under the determined determination probability. Once the count is stored, a firing replay signal is sent to the return mechanism control unit 223 based on the count storage.

  The operation of the third embodiment will be described below.

  In the third embodiment, overall processing (FIG. 6) other than counting processing and firing replay lottery processing, interrupt processing (FIG. 7), firing replay lottery probability setting processing (FIG. 8), and special symbol game processing (FIG. 11). Is the same as the processing based on the base value, and is omitted.

  FIG. 16 shows the details of the counting process based on the starting rate. In step 504, it is determined whether or not a winning is made to the starting port 46.

If an affirmative determination is made in step 504, the process proceeds to step 506, where it is determined whether or not the winning at the start port 46 is an effective start that provides a chance to win a lottery. If an affirmative decision is made at step 506 adds the number of starts NR the operation proceeds to Step 508, then adds +1 firing number P _TOTAL at step 510, the routine proceeds to step 511.

  In step 511, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made. If the determination is affirmative, it is not time to execute the counting process, and thus this routine ends.

If a negative determination is made in step 511, the process proceeds to step 512, where it is determined whether or not there is a winning in another winning port (general winning port 49). Then, the total number of winning balls to the other winning openings, that is, the total number of winning prizes to the other winning openings detected this time is added to the firing number P _TOTAL , and the process proceeds to step 516. If a negative determination is made in step 512, the process proceeds to step 516.

In step 516, the presence or absence of a pachinko ball discharged from the out port 54 is determined based on the out ball detection sensor 179. If it is determined in step 518 that there is an out ball, the process proceeds to step 520 and the number of shots 1 is added to P _TOTAL and this routine ends. If the determination in step 518 is negative, this routine ends. The winning information used here is based on the information stored in step 309F (see FIG. 7B) in step 309 (winning process) in FIG. 7A.

Next, FIG. 17 shows the details of the firing replay lottery process based on the start rate. In step 522, the number of firings P _TOTAL is a predetermined value (determining whether or not the firing replay lottery is performed in a certain cycle). It is determined whether or not the number has increased, and if an affirmative determination is made, the routine proceeds to step 524 to calculate the starting rate R (R = NR / P _TOTAL ), and then to step 526 to launch Subtract a predetermined value (a predetermined value that is the same value as the predetermined value used in step 522) from the number (usually 0, but if multiple winnings and out balls are found at the same time, the predetermined number is exceeded. (In this case, the fraction is carried over for the next determination so as not to be an error. Therefore, the predetermined value is subtracted instead of zero clear), and the process proceeds to step 528.

  In step 528, the current set value (setting 1 to setting 6) registered in the reference value memory 212 is read. Next, in step 530, the calculated starting rate R and the set value read out are set. Draw the number of replays for each launch. Here, the launch replay lottery has the details shown in Table 3. For example, if the setting is 1 and the start rate is 2 (rounded off after the decimal point), the probability of winning the 4th replay is 0%, the probability of winning 3 times is 90%, the probability of winning 2 times is 10%, 1 time and 0 times (off) are 0%.

  In the next step 532, the number of replays obtained by the launch replay lottery is added to the launch replay count value, and then in step 534, the calculated starting rate R is cleared, and this routine ends.

(Fourth embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a part of the description is omitted.

  In the fourth embodiment, (D) the condition is determined based on the number of start times.

  FIG. 18 shows a block functionally showing a control system for determining a condition based on the number of start-ups in main controller 150.

  The number of times of starting is the number of winnings that will be the target of a jackpot lottery (becomes effective starting) among the winnings of pachinko balls in the starting port 46 (hereinafter referred to as starting number NY).

  The number of start times NY is the same as the number of start times NR shown in the third embodiment, but different variables are used in the fourth embodiment in order to avoid confusion between the embodiments.

  Each time the pachinko ball won in the start port 46 is determined to be valid start from the game execution control unit 204, the start number NY is input and accumulated in the start number accumulating unit 202C.

  The number of starts NY accumulated in the number-of-starts accumulation unit 202C is sent to the firing replay lottery execution determination unit 210A every predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times).

  The firing replay lottery execution determination unit 210A is connected to a reference value memory 212 for storing the reference number of start times, and is compared with the input start number NY. This reference value can be set in six levels by operating a setting operation unit 214 (see FIG. 5) provided at a position operable on the store side (for example, the back side of the pachinko machine 10) (see Table 5). 4).

  The setting operation unit 214 is connected to a reference value setting unit 216, and a reference value data group memory 218 is connected to the reference value setting unit 216. The reference value data group memory 218 stores reference value data groups from setting 1 to setting 6 as shown in Table 4, and any setting (1 to 6) is selected, and the reference value memory 212 is selected. It is supposed to be registered in.

  The firing replay lottery execution determination unit 210A compares and determines which of the data groups registered in the reference value memory 212 is based on the accumulated number of starts NY, and determines the determination probability. The determined determination probability is sent to the firing replay lottery unit 220, and it is determined whether or not the firing replay is executed in the lottery under the determined determination probability. Once the count is stored, a firing replay signal is sent to the return mechanism control unit 223 based on the count storage.

  When the launch replay signal is input, the return mechanism control unit 223 energizes the solenoid 80 and cuts off the energization after returning a predetermined number of pachinko balls based on a signal from the return number detection sensor 82.

  The operation of the fourth embodiment will be described below.

  In the fourth embodiment, overall processing (FIG. 6) other than counting processing and firing replay lottery processing, interrupt processing (FIG. 7), firing replay lottery probability setting processing (FIG. 8), and special symbol game processing (FIG. 11). Is the same as the processing based on the base value, and is omitted.

  FIG. 19 shows details of the counting process based on the number of start times. In step 604, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start port 46. If an affirmative determination is made in step 604, the process proceeds to step 606, where it is determined whether or not the winning ball to the start port 46 is an effective start. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a start winning prize to be a lottery target.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 606, the routine proceeds to step 608, the number of start times NY is added, and this routine ends.

  Next, FIG. 20 shows details of the launch replay lottery process based on the number of start times NY. In step 610, it is determined whether or not the number of start times NY is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 20 times). Then, the process proceeds to step 614.

  In the next step 614, the current set value (setting 1 to setting 6) registered in the reference value memory 212 is read, and then the launch replay lottery is executed with a probability corresponding to the set value read in step 616. . Here, the launch replay lottery has the details shown in Table 4. For example, when the setting is 1, the number of times of replay is drawn with a probability of 95/100, and once controlled, 1 is given as the number of times of replay.

  In the next step 620, the number of firing replays obtained in the firing replay lottery in step 616 is added to the firing replay count value, and then the number of start times NY is cleared in step 622, and this routine ends.

  In the fourth embodiment, the lottery (see Table 4) corresponding to the set value is performed every time the start count reaches the predetermined number (20 times). However, as shown in Table 5, the setting is performed. The number of times of starting may be determined by the value, and when the number of starting times is reached, the launch replay lottery may be performed with a predetermined lottery probability. Moreover, you may use Table 4 and Table 5 together.

  As described above, in the first to fourth embodiments, when each of the predetermined conditions ((A) to (D)) is satisfied, the launch replay lottery, that is, launch once onto the game board 32 surface. The pachinko ball is returned or paid out in the amount equivalent to the launch ball, and an opportunity for re-launch is given, so that the player has more opportunities to become a special game, and the player's advantage Can be a state of gaming.

  As a result, even if a relatively rough nail adjustment is made for each gaming machine, it is possible to correct the gap in profit and loss due to the player's nail adjustment between the gaming machines without relying on the launch rate only for the nail adjustment. it can.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment. (A) is a front view of the game board which concerns on 1st Embodiment, (B) is an enlarged view of the return mechanism part provided in the out port vicinity. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the control system of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a functional block diagram for realizing launch replay lottery and launch replay in the main control unit according to the first embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structure of a setting operation part. It is a control flowchart which shows the whole process routine of launch replay lottery control. FIG. 7A is a control flowchart showing an interrupt routine periodically interrupted in FIG. 6, and FIG. 7B is a control flowchart showing details of the winning ball process in FIG. It is a control flowchart which shows a firing replay lottery probability setting processing routine. It is a control flowchart which shows the counting process routine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the launch replay lottery process routine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) is a control flowchart which shows the launch replay processing routine of the structure returned from a game board, (B) is a control flowchart which shows the launch replay process routine of the structure which cancels with the part for which the payout apparatus was applied. It is a functional block diagram for implement | achieving the launch replay in the main-control part which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the counting process routine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the launch replay lottery process routine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram for implement | achieving the launch replay lottery and launch replay in the main control part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the counting process routine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the launch replay lottery process routine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram for implement | achieving the launch replay lottery and launch replay in the main control part which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the counting process routine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a control flowchart which shows the launch replay lottery process routine which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
32 Game board 43 Display section 44 Grand prize opening 46 Start opening 54 Out opening 70 Return opening 72 Opening / closing lid (lid)
74 Ball pipe 76 Rotating shaft 78 Long hole 80 Solenoid 80A Plunger 80B Shaft 82 Return ball detection sensor 100 Reserving lamp 150 Main control unit 152 Production control unit 156 Symbol / sound control unit 168 Start winning sensor 172 Winning sensor 179 Out ball detecting sensor 200 firing number accumulating unit 202 base value calculation unit 204 game execution control unit 204A reservation memory 206 payout management unit 208 payout instruction unit 210 comparison unit 212 reference value memory 214 setting operation unit 214A setting unit controller 214B key cylinder 214C 7 segment display unit 216 Reference value setting unit 218 Reference value data group memory 220 Launch replay lottery unit 222 Launch replay instruction unit 202A Start port base value calculation unit 202B Start rate calculation unit 202C Start count accumulation unit 210A Launch replay Lottery execution determination unit 223 Return mechanism control unit

Claims (1)

Game execution control means for controlling the execution of a game in which a game medium is launched onto a game board surface by a launching device, and a predetermined number of game media are paid out by a payout device when the launched game media wins a winning opening on the game board surface. A gaming machine with which
In the game, when the base value based on the distribution history of the game media fired on the game board surface falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that the condition is satisfied, and a predetermined number of game media are returned and supplied to the ball tray section. Having re-fire execution means,
A range of output spheres rate equal to or less than the predetermined value, an upper limit close to the predetermined value, advance stepwise classified between far lower from the predetermined value, the predetermined number to return to the ball pan, the The gaming machine is characterized in that the closer to the upper limit, the smaller the predetermined number to return, and the closer to the lower limit, the more the predetermined number to return .

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