JP5072943B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko game machine, a player plays a game by firing a game ball in the game board. The game board includes, for example, a normal winning port where a game ball can enter, a winning port such as a start winning port and a large winning port, an out port from which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are discharged, etc. The entrance is provided. When a game ball enters a normal winning opening, a prize ball can be obtained. In addition, when a game ball enters the start winning opening, a lottery is performed, and symbol variation for displaying the lottery result is started. When the lottery result is a win, the jackpot game that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player starts, and the player receives more prize balls by entering a game ball while the big prize opening is open. Can be acquired. Therefore, in order to provide a chance to acquire more prize balls, the player tries to launch a game ball aiming at the start prize opening. .

  At this time, in order to cause the game ball to enter the start winning opening, the player adjusts the launch handle in various ways so that the game ball can easily enter the start winning opening. However, due to adjustment by the player's visual observation, it takes time to adjust the launch handle, and it is difficult to enter the starting prize opening. Therefore, the player may lose interest in the game and abandon the game.

  Therefore, an object is to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to feel more interested in the game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention 1 provides a game board provided with a winning opening or a gate for giving a prize for acquiring a privilege by entering or passing a game ball, and a launching handle for firing the game ball, A gaming machine comprising a rail for introducing the launched game ball into the game board, and a launch intensity detecting means for detecting the launch intensity of the game ball, and a ball entering the winning opening of the game ball Or a detecting means for detecting the passage of the gate, a winning number counting means for counting the number of winnings given by passing the gaming ball to the winning opening or passing the gate for each firing intensity, and And a notifying means for notifying information based on the number of winnings for each firing strength.

  Here, the winning number counting means is a constant constant firing intensity of the game ball during the predetermined period before the time when the detection means detects the entry or passage of the game ball. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the winnings given by entering or passing the game ball detected by the detection means are counted in association with the firing intensity.

  Information based on the number of winnings includes, for example, the cumulative number of winnings since the game started, the winning rate for the cumulative number of gaming balls launched after the game started, the number of winnings per unit time or per predetermined number of shots Or a winning rate per unit time or a predetermined number of shot balls. Since the notifying means of the gaming machine notifies information based on the number of winnings for each firing strength, the player can know, for example, how many winning strengths there are at what firing strength.

  Therefore, the player can immediately adjust the firing handle based on the notification as described above, for example, so that the firing strength has the highest number of winnings. This eliminates the trouble of adjusting the launch handle, allows the game ball to enter or pass through the winning opening or the gate with the optimum launch intensity, and increases the player's interest in the game. In addition, the player can feel a sense of unity with the gaming machine by receiving the notification as described above from the gaming machine and adjusting the firing strength, and further expecting the game from receiving the notification. Can also feel the game, and can increase interest in games.

  The winning opening or gate may be a starting winning opening or a starting gate that provides an opportunity to start a lottery by entering or passing a game ball and start a jackpot game where more winning balls can be obtained. In this case, when the gaming machine performs the notification as described above, the player is helped to introduce the jackpot game where more prize balls can be obtained, and thus the interest in the game is further increased.

  In a state where the player moves the launch handle, the launch ball changes its launch intensity and exhibits various behaviors. When a certain firing strength is continuous as described above, it is possible to estimate at which firing strength the game ball was launched and entered the winning entrance or passed through the gate. Alternatively, it is possible to obtain the relationship with the winning rate or the like almost accurately.

  When a game ball is fired continuously at a constant firing strength for a predetermined period and the game ball enters a winning opening or passes through a gate, it is estimated that the game ball is fired at the constant launch strength. be able to. For example, it is assumed that the detection means detects the entry or passage of a game ball at time t1 (in) and a winning is awarded. Further, it is assumed that the emission intensity detecting means detects a constant emission intensity for a predetermined period before this time t1 (in). In this case, the winning number counting means determines that the game ball that has entered the winning opening or passed the gate at time t1 (in) has been fired at the constant firing strength, and at time t1 (in). The winning prize is counted in association with the certain firing intensity.

  Note that the number of non-winnings that have not been won is also counted for each firing intensity. For example, it is assumed that an out port is provided in the game board as a ball entrance other than the winning port. Further, it is assumed that the game ball has entered the out port, and the detection means has not detected the entry or passage of the game ball at the winning port or the gate. Therefore, although the game ball is launched into the game board, it does not enter the winning opening or pass through the gate or the gate. At this time, if a constant firing intensity continues before time t1 (out) when the detection means does not detect a game ball, non-winning at time t1 (out) is associated with the constant firing intensity. And count. Thereby, the winning rate for each launch intensity can be calculated based on the number of wins at each launch intensity and the number of non-wins at each launch intensity. Note that the winning rate for each launch intensity may be calculated based on the number of wins at each launch intensity and the total number of game balls in which the launch intensity is detected.

A second aspect of the present invention is the time according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein, during the predetermined period, a time from when the firing intensity detecting unit detects the launching intensity of the game ball to when the detecting unit detects entry or passage of the game ball. The time which goes back from the time when the detection means detects the entrance or passage of the game ball is included by the time Δt corresponding to.

  There is a time lag from when the game ball is fired and the firing strength is detected until the game ball is entered or passed through the gate. When the time when the detecting means detects the entry or passage of a game ball is time t1, it is estimated that the launch intensity of the game ball is detected at time t2 = time t1−Δt, which is traced back by time Δt corresponding to the time lag. can do. Therefore, when a certain firing intensity continues for a predetermined period including time t2 before time t1, the firing intensity and the winnings given by entering the winning entrance or passing the gate at time t1 , And the number of winnings is counted. Thereby, it becomes possible to acquire the relationship between the firing intensity and the number of winnings almost accurately. Here, the time Δt is, for example, an average time from when the launching intensity detecting unit detects the launching intensity of the game ball to when the detecting unit detects entry or passage of the gaming ball. The time Δt here corresponds to the time time lag Δtb in the embodiment for carrying out the invention.

A third aspect of the present invention provides the method according to any one of the first and second aspects, further comprising a sensor that is provided along the rail and that detects the passage of the game ball, and the launch intensity detecting means is based on a signal from the sensor. A firing speed of the game ball is calculated, and the firing strength is detected based on the firing speed.

  If the firing strength is detected based on the angle of the launching handle or the like, the actual launching strength may not be detected due to deterioration of the spring in the launching handle or the like, and there may be variations in launching strength depending on the gaming machine. According to the above configuration, since the firing strength is detected based on the launching speed of the game ball, the actual launch strength of the game ball can be detected. Thereby, it becomes possible to acquire the relationship between the firing intensity and the number of winnings almost accurately.

  The sensor may be a speed sensor capable of detecting the speed as well as the function of detecting the passing of the game ball. In addition, since it is possible to accurately detect the firing speed of the game ball when the end point side of the rail is emitted to the game board rather than the launch handle side, the sensor is preferably provided on the end point side of the rail rather than the launch handle.

A fourth aspect of the invention is the invention of the third aspect , wherein the sensor has a first sensor and a second sensor in order of proximity to the launching handle, and the launch intensity detecting means is configured such that the first sensor and the second sensor are in order of the game ball. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the firing speed of the game ball is calculated.

  Since the detection means detects only the game balls launched into the game board, it is necessary to detect only the firing intensity of the game balls launched into the game board. Here, when the game balls are detected in the order of the first sensor and the second sensor, the game balls are launched into the game board. On the other hand, when the first sensor detects the game ball but the second sensor does not detect the game ball, or when the game ball is detected in the order of the second sensor and the first sensor, the game ball is released. Returned to the handle side. Therefore, the firing speed is calculated only when a game ball is detected in the order of the first sensor and the second sensor, and the firing strength is detected based on the firing speed.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the fourth aspect , wherein the launch intensity detecting means includes a time difference when the first sensor and the second sensor detect a game ball, a distance of the rail between the first sensor and the second sensor, Based on the above, the firing speed is calculated.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the lottery means according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the game board is further provided with a big prize opening, and the lottery means for drawing the game ball by entering the prize opening or passing the gate. And a game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved by repeating the open / closed state of the big prize opening when the result of the lottery indicates winning, and the notification The means is that a prize given by entering the game ball into the prize opening or passing through the gate during a period from when the game execution means ends one jackpot game until the next jackpot game starts. If it is determined that the count number based on the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, information based on the number of winnings for each firing intensity is notified.

  The number of counts based on winning is, for example, the number of times winning or the number of symbol fluctuations M performed based on winning. When the number of counts based on the winnings between one jackpot game and the next jackpot game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, so-called “falling”, for example, the number of winnings for each launch intensity is notified. By giving notification only in the state of “Hall”, a privilege by the notification as described above is given to a player who has continued the game to some extent. As a result, even a player who has fallen into a “hanging” state can feel the expectation of the game by receiving the notification as described above, and can increase the interest in the game and the willingness to continue.

  Further, it is possible to avoid a situation in which notification is performed based on data that has already been accumulated before the player plays a game even though the player does not continue playing. This makes it possible to achieve fairness between a player who is continuing the game and a player who is not continuing the game.

The invention 7 is the invention 6 according to the invention 6 , wherein the notification means clears the count number based on the winning when a time interval from when the launch intensity detecting means detects the launch intensity until the next is detected exceeds a predetermined time. It is characterized by that.

  When the player is not playing a game, the game ball is not fired and the firing strength is not detected. Therefore, when the time interval in which the player does not play a game and the firing intensity is not detected reaches a predetermined time or more, the count number based on the winning that determines whether or not to notify is cleared. As a result, it is possible to more accurately grasp whether or not the player is continuing the game, and only when the player who is continuing the game is stuck in, the benefit by the notification as described above is given. be able to.

The invention 8 is the invention 1 according to any one of the inventions 1 to 7 , wherein the winning number counting means counts the number of game balls whose firing strength is detected by the firing strength detecting means, and the winning number and the game for each firing strength. Based on the number of balls, a winning rate for each firing strength is calculated, and the notifying means notifies the winning rate for each firing strength.

  Even if the number of winnings is large, the winning rate may be low. By notifying the winning rate, the player can immediately adjust the firing handle so that the firing strength has the highest winning rate, for example. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being wasted because it is not possible to enter the winning opening or pass through the gate.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to feel more interested in the game.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a pachinko machine The functional block diagram of the various functions which control the pachinko game machine which concerns on the example of embodiment. The table | surface which shows the detection result in a 1st-4th game ball sensor with progress of time. An example of a conversion table between the firing speed and the firing strength. An example of a firing intensity counter table. An example of a start winning prize counter table. Explanatory drawing (1) explaining the calculation method of the number of starting prizes for every firing intensity, and the number of non-starting prizes. Explanatory drawing (2) explaining the calculation method of the number of start prizes for every firing intensity, and the number of non-start prizes. Explanatory drawing (3) explaining the calculation method of the number of start prizes for every firing intensity, and the number of non-start prizes. An example of a winning number counter table. Explanatory drawing explaining another calculation method of the number of starting prizes for every firing intensity, and the number of non-starting prizes. FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen that displays a winning rate for each firing intensity. (A) is a display example (1) on a display device provided on the launch handle, (b) is a display example (2) on a display device provided on the launch handle, and (c) is a launch handle. A display example (3) on the display device provided in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a fluctuation | variation display game process. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the alerting | reporting whole process. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a ball check process to a start winning opening. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a firing intensity detection process. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the number-of-start-winnings calculation process according to firing intensity. Explanatory drawing which shows the acquisition method of the number K of traps. The flowchart which shows an example of the flow of an acquisition process of the number K of balls. The front view of the pachinko machine provided with a stage. The expansion perspective view of a stage. Another example of the starting winning a prize counter table.

<Example Embodiment>
(1) Outline In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a winning is awarded by entering a predetermined winning opening, and the number of winnings is counted for each launching strength of the game ball, and based on the number of winnings for each launching strength. Information is notified to the player. This embodiment will be described below.

(2) External configuration of gaming machine First, an external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment.

  In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 100 includes, for example, a game board 1, a launch handle 2 that launches a game ball, and a rail 3 that introduces the launched game ball into the game board 1. The game board 1 is formed in a substantially circular shape, and the rail 3 is provided on the left side of the game board 1 along the curve from the launching handle 2 side toward the upper part of the game board 1. The firing handle 2 can be controlled so that one game ball can be fired at a time, for example, no more than 100 game balls can be fired per minute.

  The game board 1 is provided with a plurality of nail-like game nails, impeller-like windmills, and the like that change the direction in which the game balls fall. Furthermore, the game board 1 is provided with a plurality of winning entrances through which game balls enter, and an out port 7 for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the winning entrances from the game board 1. It is arranged at the bottom of the game board 1. Here, the winning opening refers to a winning opening for giving a winning for acquiring a predetermined score or a predetermined number of winning balls when a game ball enters. A prize ball is a game ball that can be obtained by winning a prize.

  As the winning ports, a start winning port 4, normal winning ports 5L, 5R, and a big winning port 6 are provided. The normal winning openings 5L and 5R are winning openings in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change throughout all game states. The start winning opening 4 is a winning opening where a winning / no-win lottery is started by entering a game ball. In the following, winning by entering the starting winning opening 4 is referred to as starting winning, and winning by entering the normal winning openings 5L, 5R is referred to as normal winning. The big winning opening 6 is a winning opening that can be entered only during a jackpot game started by winning as a result of the lottery. Here, the special winning opening 6 is provided with a guiding mechanism 6b. The guiding mechanism 6b is also called a large attacker. When the large attacker is closed, the large winning opening 6 is closed and a game ball cannot enter. In the open state, the surrounding game nails are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the big winning opening 6 arranged at the lower part of the game board 1, so that it is possible to easily enter the big winning opening 6. The guidance mechanism 6b repeats a predetermined number of round games in which the grand prize winning opening 6 is opened for a predetermined time when the winning / losing lottery results in a win-win game state. Thereby, the player can acquire more prize balls. Therefore, the player aims to launch the game ball aiming at the start winning opening 4 in order to start the winning / losing lottery that becomes a foothold to the big hit game.

  In order to detect the entry of game balls into the winning openings 4 to 6 and the out opening 7, the winning opening 4 to 6 and the out opening 7 are respectively provided with a starting winning opening sensor 4a, normal winning opening sensors 5La and 5Ra, and a grand prize. A mouth sensor 6a and an out mouth sensor 7a are provided.

  The game board 1 also includes a liquid crystal display device 8 for displaying a symbol variation display for changing the size, shape, color, and the like of a lottery result based on the game ball entering the start winning opening 4, and the symbol. When the next result cannot be displayed, such as during variable display, the lottery result can be temporarily stored, and the stored number (the number N of symbol variable rights, N is an integer of 0 or more) is displayed. The symbol change right number display device 9 is provided. Note that the upper limit of the number that can be stored is, for example, up to four, and the symbol change right number display device 9 arranges four LED indicators and notifies by lighting up the number of stored LEDs. In addition, a design means a character, a figure, a symbol, a color, or these combination. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 8 can display a plurality of effects such as an animation at the time of a big hit and an animation at the time of a loss according to the lottery result, in addition to the display of fluctuation of the symbols.

  The rail 3 is provided with a first game ball sensor 10a, a second game ball sensor 10b, a third game ball sensor 10c, and a fourth game ball sensor 10d in order from the launch handle 2. The first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d are provided along the rail 3, and detect the passage of the game ball. In FIG. 1, the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d are provided so as to be embedded in the game board 1 so as not to affect the passage of the game ball. Based on the detection results of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d, the launch speed of the game ball is detected, and a return ball that is returned to the launch handle 2 side is detected.

  Note that the game ball sensor only needs to detect the launch speed of the game ball, the return ball, etc., and the installation position, the number of installations, and the installation interval of the game ball sensors are not particularly limited. For example, the number of game ball sensors is not limited to the above four, and when the game ball sensor detects the firing speed of the game ball based on the time interval when the game ball sensor detects the game ball, at least two game ball sensors include It only has to be provided. In addition, since the firing speed of the game ball when the end point side of the rail 3 is emitted to the game board 1 can be detected more accurately than the launch handle 2 side, the game ball sensor can detect the end point of the rail 3 rather than the launch handle 2. Preferably provided on the side. Note that the game ball sensor may be a speed sensor that can detect the launch speed of the game ball.

(3) Hardware configuration of pachinko gaming machine FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 100A that performs main control of a game executed on the pachinko gaming machine 100, a payout control board 100B that performs payout control of lending balls and prize balls, and a launcher control that controls the launching of game balls. Substrate 100C, a lending control substrate 100D that controls a card-type ball lending machine that lends balls, a sub-control substrate 100E that controls image display and sound production, and a display control substrate 100F that controls the liquid crystal display device 70 including. Each hardware configuration will be described below.

(3-1) Main Control Board The main control board 100A includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a first clock generation circuit 102, a second clock generation circuit 103, a ROM (Read-Only Memory) 104, and a RAM (Random-Access). Memory) 105, data transmission circuit 106, and input / output port 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required. Each configuration will be described below.

  The ROM 104 stores various programs for executing various processes described later. The various processes include a variable display game process, a timer interruption process, a notification overall process, a starting ball entry check process, a firing intensity detection process, a starting winning number calculation process for each firing intensity, and a number of balls K. Includes acquisition processing.

  The RAM 105 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in accordance with the execution of various programs by the CPU 101. The RAM 105 holds stored information by a built-in battery, and even when the power supplied from the outside to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off, when the power is restored after that, the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut-off is started. Resume.

  The first clock generation circuit 102 and the second clock generation circuit 103 generate clock signals having different periods. The generated clock signal is used to control the execution timing of various programs. For example, the first clock generation circuit 102 generates a CLK signal that controls the execution timing of the variable display game process by the CPU 101, for example. The second clock generation circuit 103 generates an INTR signal that controls the execution timing of the timer interrupt process.

  The input / output port 107 transmits / receives data to / from the main control board 100A and various sensors, the guidance mechanism 6b, the symbol variation right number display device 9, and the like. For example, sensor information related to entering a game ball detected by the start winning port sensor 4a, the normal winning port sensors 5La, 5b, the big winning port sensor 6a, the out port sensor 7a, etc. is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Is done. In addition, sensor information relating to the passage of the game ball detected by the game ball sensors 10 a to 10 d provided along the rail 3 is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Further, the control data of the guiding mechanism 6b from the CPU 101 is sent to the guiding mechanism 6b via the input / output port 107. Further, the control data of the symbol variation right number display device 9 from the CPU 101 is sent to the symbol variation right number display device 9 via the input / output port 107.

  The data sending circuit 106 controls sending of data from the main control board 100A to the payout control board 100B and the sub control board 100E.

  The CPU 101 reads out various programs related to the various processes from the ROM 104 and executes them based on a predetermined clock signal. For example, based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the first clock generation circuit 102, the program related to the variable display game process stored in the ROM 104 is read and executed. Further, the CPU 101 executes a program related to timer interrupt processing in accordance with the INTR signal generated by the second clock generation circuit 103. Thereby, the timer interruption process is performed during the execution of the variable display game process. At this time, the CPU 101 acquires data from various sensors, and proceeds with various processes according to the acquired data. Further, the CPU 101 controls the guiding mechanism 6b, the symbol variation right number display device 9 and the like according to the progress of various processes.

  Further, the CPU 101 writes various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of various programs, or reads out information stored in the RAM 105 as necessary.

  Further, the CPU 101 outputs various commands to the payout control board 100B and the sub control board 100E via the data transmission circuit 106.

(3-2) Dispensing control board, launching device control board and lending control board The lending control board 100D issues a lending command for gaming balls when the player inserts a card for lending gaming balls into the card-type ball lending machine. Send to control board 100B. Upon receiving the lending command from the lending control board 100D, the payout control board 100B drives the ball delivery motor 12 and lends a game ball.

  Also, the payout control board 100B receives a prize ball payout command from the main control board 100A via the data sending circuit 106. Here, the prize ball payout command is a command for paying out a game ball in accordance with a game result in the pachinko gaming machine 100. Then, the payout control board 100B drives the ball delivery motor 12 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. At this time, the payout control board 100B receives the payout number of game balls counted by the ball payout detection sensor 11, and manages the payout number of game balls.

  When an operation by the player's launch handle 2 is detected by the launch lever sensor 2a and the touch sensor 2b, the launcher control board 100C receives the detected sensor information and sends the sensor information to the payout control board 100B. Based on the sensor information and the game ball launch permission / launch prohibition command from the main control board 100A, the payout control board 100B permits the launcher control board 100C to launch or prohibit the launch of the game ball.

  When the launch control board 100C receives the launch permission from the payout control board 100B, it drives the game ball launch motor 2c to launch the game balls toward the game board 1 at predetermined intervals. The launched game ball is detected by a shot ball detection sensor (not shown). The game ball that has returned to the launch handle 2 side without reaching the game board 1 is detected by a return ball detection sensor (not shown). These detection results are sent to the launcher control board 100C and the main control board 100A.

(3-3) Sub Control Board and Display Control Board The sub control board 100E receives various commands from the main control board 100A via the data transmission circuit 106, and controls lighting of the electrical LED 13 provided on the game board 1. Or output sound data such as BGM from the speaker 14. Further, when receiving a display command for display control of the liquid crystal display device 8, the sub control board 100E sends the display command to the display control board 100F.

  When receiving the display command, the display control board 100F controls display on the liquid crystal display device 8 based on a program stored in the display control board 100F.

(4) Functional Configuration A function for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of various functions for controlling the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. In addition, the process by the function of each following part is performed when CPU101, ROM104, RAM105, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine 100 cooperate.

  The CPU 101 includes, for example, a game execution unit 21, a numerical value expression unit 22, a winning / failing lottery unit 23, a firing intensity detection unit 24, an out port detection unit 25, a normal winning port detection unit 26, a big winning port detection unit 27, and a start winning port detection. Means 28, winning number counting means 29, and notification means 30.

  The RAM 105 includes a firing intensity conversion table 41, a firing intensity counter table 42, a start winning opening counter table 43, and a winning number counter table 44.

  The function of each part will be described below.

(4-1) Game Execution Unit The game execution unit 21 controls the entire game executed on the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in advance in the ROM 104 in the main control board 100A.

  For example, the game execution means 21 controls the gaming state according to the result of the success / failure lottery described later. The gaming state includes, for example, a normal gaming state and a jackpot gaming state. The normal gaming state is a basic gaming state in which a winning / losing lottery for starting the jackpot gaming state is performed. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which a player can play a game in a more advantageous state, such as a larger number of prize balls that can be acquired than in the normal gaming state. The game executing means 21 controls the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state when the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning. In the jackpot gaming state, the game execution means 21 controls the guiding mechanism 6b and repeats a round game for a predetermined number of times, with the grand prize opening 6 being opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are inserted. . When a predetermined number of round games are completed, the jackpot gaming state is terminated and the normal gaming state is restored. On the other hand, the game executing means 21 continues the normal gaming state when the result of the success / failure lottery is lost.

  In addition, the game execution means 21 adds or subtracts the symbol variation right number N according to, for example, the entry of the game ball into the start winning opening 4 and the symbol variation processing. In addition, the game execution means 21 controls the symbol change right number display device 9 to light up a number of LEDs corresponding to the symbol change right number N.

  The game execution means 21 manages the symbol variation number M by adding or subtracting the number of symbol variations (symbol variation number M).

(4-2) Numerical Value Expressing Means The numerical value expressing means 22 sequentially expresses numerical values along a predetermined number sequence as time passes. Numeric expression is performed in order, for example, by adding one random number counter at predetermined time intervals.

(4-3) Winning / Lottery Means The winning / failing lottery means 23 acquires the numerical value output by the numerical value expressing means 22 at a predetermined timing such as when a game ball passes through the starting winning opening 4 or enters the starting winning opening 4. To do. The success / failure lottery means 23 determines the winning probability by determining the winning value corresponding to the winning or the losing value corresponding to the losing. The success / failure lottery means 23 performs the success / failure lottery by comparing the numerical value acquired from the numerical value expression means 22 with the winning value and the lost value. Here, “winning” means that the numerical value acquired from the numerical expression means 22 matches the winning value, and “losing” means that the numerical value acquired from the numerical expression means 22 matches the lost value. It means being.

  The success / failure lottery means 23 outputs the result of the success / failure lottery to the game execution means 21. The game execution means 21 controls the gaming state as described above in accordance with the result of the winning / failing lottery.

(4-4) Launch Strength Detection Unit, Launch Strength Conversion Table, Launch Strength Counter Table The launch strength detection unit 24 receives game ball detection results from the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d provided on the rail 3. get. The launch intensity detecting means 24 first detects the launch speed of the game ball based on the detection result, and detects the launch intensity based on the launch speed. Hereinafter, a method for detecting the firing intensity will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a table showing the detection results of the first to fourth game ball sensors over time. In FIG. 4, when the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d detect a game ball, they are represented by “1”, and when no game ball is detected, they are represented by “0”. Further, in the set α of the times tα1 to tα4, the time elapses as the time proceeds to the time tα1, the time tα2, the time tα3,. The same applies to the set β and the set γ.

  When the detection result shown in FIG. 4 is acquired from the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d, the launch intensity detection unit 24 detects the launch speed of the game ball. However, the launch intensity detecting means 24 detects the launch speed of the game ball in the case of the set α shown in FIG. In the case of the set α, the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d detect the game balls in the order of times tα1 to tα4, respectively. In other words, the game balls pass through the rail 3 in the order of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d, and are detected by all the sensors of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d. Therefore, from the detection result of the set α, it is estimated that the game ball is being fired from the rail 3 into the game board 1. Therefore, the launch intensity detecting means 24, for example, based on the detection result in the set α, for example, the time tα2 when the second game ball sensor 10b detects the game ball and the time when the third game ball sensor 10c detects the game ball. The firing speed of the game ball is detected based on tα3 and the distance between the second game ball sensor 10b and the third game ball sensor 10c.

  Here, the firing speed is detected based on the detection results of the second game ball sensor 10b and the third game ball sensor 10c, which are arranged between the first game ball sensor 10a and the fourth game ball sensor 10d. ing. However, it is not limited to this as long as it is possible to accurately obtain the launch speed of the game ball, and if the detection result of any appropriate game ball sensor is used according to the installation location and the number of game ball sensors installed, etc. good.

  On the other hand, in the case of set β, the first to third game ball sensors 10a to 10c detect the game balls in the order of times tβ1 to tβ3, respectively. However, the fourth game ball sensor 10d does not detect a game ball. Similarly, in the case of the set γ, the first to second game ball sensors 10a to 10b detect the game balls in the order of the times tγ1 and tγ2, respectively. However, the third game ball sensor 10c and the fourth game ball sensor 10d do not detect a game ball. Therefore, when all the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d do not detect the game balls in order like the set β and the set γ, the game balls are launched into the game board 1 from the rail 3. Presumed not. That is, it is presumed that the game ball is returned to the launch handle 2 side although it has been launched. In such a case, the firing strength detection means 24 does not detect the firing speed of the game ball. This is because each sensor of the game board 1 detects only a game ball launched into the game board 1.

  Next, the firing strength detection means 24 converts the detected launching speed of the game ball into the firing strength. Here, the firing strength conversion table 41 stores a conversion table between the launch speed and launch strength of the game ball. FIG. 5 is an example of a conversion table between the firing speed and the firing intensity. In FIG. 5, as an example, the firing speed is classified into 10 stages for each predetermined range, and each stage is associated with each firing intensity. For example, when the firing speed is in the range from v0 to less than v1, the firing strength is associated with “1”, and when the firing speed is in the range from v1 to less than v2, the firing strength is associated with “2”. Yes. The firing strength detecting means 24 detects the firing strength from the launching speed of the game ball based on this conversion table.

  The launch intensity of the game ball can be detected based on the angle at which the launch handle 2 is tilted, but the actual launch intensity may not be detected due to deterioration of the spring in the launch handle 2 or the like. Also, when the launch handle 2 is used to detect the launch intensity, due to differences in the assembly error of the launch handle 2 and the degree of deterioration, etc., even if the angle of the launch handle 2 is the same, there will be variations in launch intensity for each pachinko machine. It can happen. By detecting the launch intensity based on the launch speed of the game ball as described above, it is possible to detect the actual launch intensity of the game ball regardless of deterioration of the launch handle 2 and the difference between pachinko gaming machines. Thereby, it becomes possible to acquire the relationship between the later-described launch intensity and the number of start winnings and the like almost accurately.

  Further, the launch intensity detecting means 24 stores the detected launch intensity in the launch intensity counter table 42 in association with the time. FIG. 6 is an example of a firing intensity counter table. The firing intensity counter table 42 stores the firing intensity with time t1, t2, t3. In the case of FIG. 6, the firing strength is not detected at time t1, the firing strength is “2” at time t2, and the firing strength is “5” from time 5 to time t15.

(4-5) Detection Means As the detection means, an out mouth detection means 25, a normal winning opening detection means 26, a large winning opening detection means 27, and a start winning opening detection means 28 are provided. Based on the detection result of each detecting means, the presence / absence of a ball entering the start winning opening 4 is stored in the start winning opening counter table 43 in association with the time.

  The out port detection means 25 acquires whether or not a game ball has entered the out port 7 from the out port sensor 7 a and stores it in the start winning port counter table 43. The normal winning opening detecting means 26 acquires whether or not a game ball has entered the normal winning openings 5L and 5R from the normal winning opening sensors 5La and 5Ra, and stores it in the start winning opening counter table 43. The special winning opening detection means 27 acquires whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 6 from the large winning opening sensor 6 a and stores it in the start winning opening counter table 43. When a game ball is detected by the out-port detecting means 25, the normal winning opening detecting means 26, and the big winning opening detecting means 27, no gaming ball is inserted in the start winning opening 4. Therefore, the out-out detection unit 25, the normal winning port detection unit 26, and the big winning port detection unit 27 store “0X01” in the start winning port counter table 43 when a game ball is detected. “0X01” represents that a game ball has not entered the start winning opening 4.

  The start winning port detecting means 28 acquires from the start winning port sensor 4 a whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning port 4 and stores it in the start winning port counter table 43. The start winning opening detection means 28 stores “0X11” in the start winning opening counter table 43 when a game ball is detected. “0X11” indicates that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the start winning prize counter table. The start winning opening counter table 43 stores time t1, t2, t3,... And whether or not there is a ball entering the starting winning opening 4 with the passage of time. Here, “-” represents, for example, that no game ball is launched into the game board 1 and no game ball has entered any of the entrances. In the case of FIG. 7, the game ball does not enter any of the entrances at times t1 and t2, the game ball enters the entrance other than the start winning port 4 at time t3, and the start win at time t5. A game ball is in the mouth 4.

  Here, for the sake of simplicity, in the firing intensity counter table 42 in FIG. 6 and the start winning opening counter table 43 in FIG. 7, the same time axis is used as times t 1, t 2, t 3. That is, it is assumed that the detection of the launch intensity and the detection of the game ball are performed at the same time and at the same time interval. However, the detection interval of the launch intensity and the detection interval of the game ball may be different.

(4-6) Winning number counting means, winning number counter table The winning number counting means 29 is based on the firing strength counter table 42 and the starting winning hole counter table 43, Then, the number of non-starting winnings that did not reach the starting winning prize opening 4 and did not reach the starting winning prize is calculated for each firing intensity. For example, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 4, the winning number counting means 29, if the game ball is continuously fired at a constant firing intensity for a predetermined period Δta before the ball is entered, The firing strength and the starting prize by entering the ball are related and counted.

  In the state where the player moves the firing handle 2 in various ways for adjustment, the game ball changes its firing strength and exhibits various behaviors. When a certain firing strength is continuous, it is possible to estimate at which firing strength the game ball was launched and entered the starting prize opening 4, and the relationship between the firing strength and the number of starting prizes is roughly It becomes possible to acquire accurately.

  The method for calculating the number of winning prizes for each firing intensity by the winning number counting means 29 will be described below.

  8-10 is explanatory drawing explaining the calculation method of the number-of-start winnings and the number of non-starting winnings for each firing intensity. FIG. 11 shows an example of the winning number counter table. In FIGS. 8 to 10, the launch intensity counter table 42 and the start winning opening counter table 43 store data indicating the firing intensity and the presence / absence of a ball entering the start winning opening 4 from time t1 to time t16, for example. It shall be. The winning number counting means 29 makes a determination with respect to the data at each time in the start winning opening counter table 43 by referring to the firing intensity in the firing intensity counter table 42 and stores the determination result in the winning number counter table 44. To do.

  Referring to FIG. 8, for example, a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4 at time t10, and the start winning opening counter table 43 stores “0X11” at time t10. The winning number counting means 29 refers to the firing intensity counter table 42 and determines whether or not a constant firing intensity continues from time t10 to time t1 that is back by a predetermined period Δta.

  The predetermined period Δta is a period based on a time lag Δtb from when the game ball is launched from the end of the rail 3 to the game board 1 until it enters the start winning opening 4. Here, the launch strength of the game ball is detected based on the detection results of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10 a to 10 d provided at the end of the rail 3. The game balls are introduced into the game board 1 from the end of the rail 3 and enter the start winning opening 4 while exhibiting various behaviors in the game board 1. For this reason, there is a time lag Δtb from when the game ball is detected by the first to fourth game ball sensors 10 a to 10 d until the game ball enters the start winning opening 4. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 4, it can be estimated that the game ball has been detected on the rail 3 at a time that is back by the time lag Δtb from the time of the ball entry. Therefore, the predetermined period Δta is set to a period based on the time lag Δtb. For example, the predetermined period Δta is set to include a time that is back by the time lag Δtb from the time when the game ball enters the start winning opening 4. The reason why the firing strength is required to be constant including before and after the time that is traced back by the time lag Δtb is that the time lag Δtb can be short or long depending on the behavior of the game ball. Here, as an example, a period during which the firing intensity of 10 game balls is detected is defined as a predetermined period Δta. The time lag Δtb may be a value obtained by averaging the time lags of a plurality of game balls.

  In the case of FIG. 8, the game ball has entered the start winning opening 4 at time t10, but it is estimated that the launched game ball has been detected at time t5 which is back by the time lag Δtb. At this time, the time t5 is included between the time 10 and the time t1 that goes back by a predetermined period Δta in which the firing intensity of 10 game balls is detected. In this way, by including the time at which it is estimated that the launch intensity of the game ball is detected in the predetermined period Δta for determining whether or not the constant launch intensity is continuous, the launch handle before and after the time when the game ball is launched is included. It can be estimated that 2 was fixed. Therefore, it is possible to estimate at which launch intensity the game ball has been launched.

  The winning number counting means 29 determines, for example, whether or not a constant firing intensity is continuous as follows. The winning number counting means 29 obtains from the firing strength counter table 42 the firing strength “5” at the time t10 when the game ball enters the start winning opening 4. Further, the winning number counting means 29 acquires the firing intensity “5” at time t9 from the firing intensity counter table 42 and compares it with the firing intensity “5” at time t10. Since the firing intensity “5” at time t9 is the same as the firing intensity “5” at time t10, the winning number counting means 29 further calculates the firing intensity “5” at time t8 from the launch intensity counter table 42. Obtained and compared with launch intensity “5” at time t10. Since the firing intensity “5” at time t8 is the same as the firing intensity “5” at time t10, the same processing as described above is continued. Next, since the firing intensity “5” at time t5 is the same as the firing intensity “5” at time t10, the winning number counting means 29 further calculates the firing intensity “4” at time t4 as a firing intensity counter. Obtained from the table 42 and compared with the firing intensity “5” at time t10. However, since these firing intensities are different, the winning number counting means 29 determines that the constant firing intensity “5” is not continuous from time t10 to time t1 that is back by a predetermined period Δta. Therefore, the winning number counting means 29 cannot count the start winnings given at time t10 in association with the firing intensity, and no data is written in the winning number counter table 44.

  Next, referring to FIG. 9, for example, at time t14, a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4, and the start winning opening counter table 43 stores “0X11” at time t14. The winning number counting means 29 refers to the firing intensity counter table 42 and determines whether or not a constant firing intensity continues from time t14 to time t5 that is back by a predetermined period Δta, as described above. Note that it is presumed that the launch intensity of the game ball that entered the start winning opening 4 at time t14 was detected at time t10 that was traced back by the time lag Δtb. In the case of FIG. 9, the same firing intensity “5” continues from time t14 to time t5. Accordingly, the winning number counting means 29 determines that the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 4 at time t14 has been launched at the firing strength “5”, and the winning number counter table 44 has the firing strength “5”. The start prize at time t14 is added to the cumulative number of start prizes.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10, for example, at time t15, the game ball has not entered the start winning opening 4, and the start winning opening counter table 43 stores “0X01” at time t15. The winning number counting means 29 refers to the firing intensity counter table 42 and determines whether or not a constant firing intensity continues from time t15 to time t6 that is back by a predetermined period Δta as described above. In the case of FIG. 10, the same firing intensity “5” continues from time t15 to time t6. Therefore, the winning number counting means 29 determines that the game ball that has not entered the starting winning port 4 at the time t15 and has entered a winning port other than the starting winning port 4 has been launched with a launch strength of “5”. In the winning number counter table 44, the non-starting winning at time t15 is added to the cumulative number of non-starting winnings with the firing strength “5”.

  The firing intensity counter table 42 stores the counting results of the starting winning numbers and the non-starting winning numbers for each firing intensity as shown in FIG. 11, for example. The winning number counting means 29 further calculates a starting winning rate for each firing intensity based on the following equation (1) and stores it in the firing intensity counter table 42.

Starting winning rate = starting winnings / (starting winnings + non-starting winnings) × 100 (1)
Note that the starting winning number and the non-starting winning number in the above formula (1) are values at the same launch intensity.

  Next, another method for calculating the number of starting winning prizes and the number of non-starting winning prizes will be described below. In the above, the starting point of the predetermined period Δta is the time when the game ball enters the start winning opening 4 or the time when the game ball does not enter the start winning opening 4. In other words, for example, in FIG. 8, the game ball goes back by a predetermined period Δta from time t10 when the game ball entered the start winning opening 4 to the time t1. However, the starting point of the predetermined period Δta may be a time that is back by the predetermined period Δtc from the time when the game ball enters the start winning opening 4. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another method of calculating the number of starting prizes and the number of non-starting prizes for each firing intensity. Referring to FIG. 12, for example, at time t14, a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4, and the start winning opening counter table 43 stores “0X11” at time t14. The winning number counting means 29 refers to the firing intensity counter table 42, and uses the time t13, which is a predetermined period Δtc after the time t14, as the starting point of the predetermined period Δta. Here, as an example, Δtc is set between time t14 and t13, but is not limited thereto. For example, Δtc may be a period based on the shortest time lag from when a game ball is launched from the end of the rail 3 to the game board 1 until it enters the start winning opening 4.

  Therefore, the winning number counting means 29 determines whether or not a constant firing intensity continues from time t13 to time t3 that is back by a predetermined period Δta. Further, when the starting point is shifted by a predetermined period Δtc, the predetermined period Δta may be shortened to a predetermined period Δtd (Δtd <Δta). This is because the starting point of the predetermined period Δta is shifted, so that the end point of the predetermined period Δta is further away from the time t14 when the game ball enters. That is, the relationship between the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 4 at time t14 and the launch intensity detected near time t3 at the end point of the predetermined period Δta is low. In FIG. 12, as an example, the predetermined period Δtd is a period in which the firing intensity of nine game balls is detected.

  The start winning rate for each launch intensity is not limited to the above formula (1), but is calculated by the following formula (2) by counting the total number of game balls in which the launch intensity is detected by the launch intensity detecting means 24. May be.

Start winning rate = Start winning number / total number of game balls × 100 (2)
(4-7) Notifying means The notifying means 30 notifies information based on the number of start winnings for each firing intensity based on the winning number counter table 44. The information based on the number of starting wins is, for example, the cumulative number of starting wins since the game was started, the start winning rate relative to the cumulative number of game balls launched after the game started, per unit time or per predetermined number of shot balls The start winning rate or the start winning rate per unit time or per predetermined number of shot balls. By notifying such information based on the number of start winnings, the player can know, for example, how many start winnings are present at what firing strength. Therefore, the player can immediately adjust the firing handle 2 based on the notification as described above so that, for example, the firing strength with the largest number of winning prizes is obtained. This eliminates the trouble of adjusting the launch handle 2, allows the game ball to enter the start winning opening 4 with the optimum launch intensity, and increases the player's interest in the game. In addition, the player can feel a sense of unity with the pachinko gaming machine 100 by receiving the notification as described above from the pachinko gaming machine 100 and adjusting the firing strength. You can also feel a sense of expectation, so you can increase your interest in games.

  Even if the number of start winnings is large, the start winning rate may be low. Therefore, by notifying the start winning rate by the notification means 30, the player can immediately adjust the launch handle so that the launch intensity is the highest, for example. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being wasted without being able to enter the start winning opening 4.

  For example, the notifying unit 30 notifies when the symbol variation number M between one jackpot game and the next jackpot game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value X, which is a so-called “fit” state. By giving notification only in the state of “Hall”, a privilege by the notification as described above is given to a player who has continued the game to some extent. As a result, even a player who has fallen into the state of “being stuck” can feel the expectation of the game by receiving the notification, and can increase the interest in the game and the willingness to continue. Further, it is possible to avoid a situation in which notification is performed based on data that has already been accumulated before the player plays a game even though the player does not continue playing. This makes it possible to achieve fairness between a player who is continuing the game and a player who is not continuing the game.

  Note that the notification unit 30 may determine whether to notify the information, and may perform notification based on the determination result. For example, the notification means 20 notifies when an input from a notification button (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is received from the player, and does not perform notification when there is no input from the notification button.

  As a notification method, for example, information based on the number of start winnings is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, displayed on a separate display device other than the liquid crystal display device 8, or the display device 50 provided on the launch handle 2. There are various methods such as display by displaying, informing by vibrating the firing handle 2, or outputting by sound from the speaker 14.

  FIG. 13 is an example of a screen that displays a winning rate for each firing intensity. For example, the notification unit 30 controls the sub-control board 100E and the display control board 100F via the data transmission circuit 106, and displays the relationship between the firing intensity and the start winning rate on the liquid crystal display device 8 using a graph. Further, the notification means 30 may acquire the current launch intensity from the launch intensity detection means 24 and display it with an arrow as shown in FIG. 13 and also display the start winning rate at that time. Thereby, the player can grasp whether the current launch intensity is the optimum launch intensity. In addition, since the player can grasp the relative position of the current launch strength in the distribution of the start winning rate, in order to obtain the launch strength with the highest start winning rate, should the adjustment be made to increase the launch strength? It is also possible to grasp whether to adjust in the direction of weakening.

  FIGS. 14A to 14C are display examples on the display device provided on the firing handle. As shown in FIG. 5A, the firing handle 2 is provided with a display device 50. As shown in FIG. The notification unit 30 controls the display device 50 via, for example, the data transmission circuit 106, the payout control board 100B, and the launcher control board 100C. Based on the current launch intensity acquired from the launch intensity detecting means 24, the notification means 30 displays the current launch intensity on the display device 50 as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5B, the area up to the current launch intensity “4” is shaded. The display shown in FIG. 6B can be performed in accordance with, for example, notification of information based on the number of start winnings for each firing intensity as shown in FIG.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5C, information based on the number of start winnings for each firing intensity may be notified using only the display device 50 of the firing handle 2. For example, in FIG. 6C, the firing strength “5” having the highest starting winning rate is displayed in black for example, and the current firing strength is shaded as in FIG. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the relationship between the launch intensity | strength with the highest start winning rate, and the present launch intensity.

  In addition, the notification means 30 uses a vibration mechanism further provided on the launch handle 2, for example, the vibration is increased so that the operation of the launch handle 2 deviates from the optimum launch intensity, and the launch handle 2 is operated at the optimum launch intensity. If so, vibration may be stopped. At this time, the notification means 30 acquires the current launch intensity from the launch intensity detection means 24, and acquires the launch intensity with the highest winning rate from the winning number counter table 44. Furthermore, the notification means 30 launches, for example, via the data transmission circuit 106, the payout control board 100B, and the launching device control board 100C based on the degree of deviation between the current launch intensity and the launch intensity with the highest winning rate. The vibration mechanism of the handle 2 is controlled.

(5) Process Flow Next, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a variable display game process, a timer interrupt process, a notification overall process, a ball entry check process at a start winning opening, a launch intensity detection process, and a start by launch intensity. The winning number calculation process and the acquisition number K acquisition process will be described below.

(5-1) Fluctuation Display Game Process FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the fluctuation display game process.

  For example, when a player sits down, inserts a game ball into the pachinko gaming machine 100, and operates the launch handle 2, the game ball is launched onto the game board 1 and the following processing is started.

  Step S1: The game executing means 21 reads, for example, the symbol variation right number N stored in the RAM 105, and determines whether or not the symbol variation right number N is greater than zero. If the symbol variation right number N is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S2, and if the symbol variation right number N is 0, the process waits.

  Step S2: The game execution means 21 subtracts 1 from the number N of symbol variation rights, and proceeds to step S3.

  Step S3: The success / failure lottery means 23 performs the success / failure lottery based on the numerical value acquired from the numerical value expression means 22 at a predetermined timing.

  Step S4: The game execution means 21 performs a symbol variation process according to the result of the winning / failing lottery. For example, the game executing means 21 displays the symbol variation until the lottery result is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 by animation or the like. In addition, a design variation process is produced using an illumination LED and a speaker.

  Step S5: When performing the symbol variation process, the game executing means 21 adds 1 to the symbol variation number M.

  Step S6: The game execution means 21 determines whether the result of the winning / losing lottery in step S3 is winning or losing, and determines whether or not to start the big hit game. When the big hit game is started, the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, if lost, the process returns to step S1.

  Step S7: When the result of the winning / losing lottery is winning, the game executing means 21 performs a big hit game starting process. At this time, the game execution means 21 operates the guiding mechanism 6b to allow the game balls to enter the big winning opening 6 for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls enter, and start a big hit game. Let In addition, the game execution means 21 sets the number of round games to be repeated during the jackpot game (also referred to as the prescribed number of rounds) to 16 times, for example, and sets the round number counter for managing how many round games to be executed to 1. Set.

  Step S8: With the start of the jackpot game, the game execution means 21 sets a jackpot gaming flag Fe indicating that the jackpot game is being played (Fe = 1).

  Step S9: When the big hit game is started, the game executing means 21 clears the symbol variation number M (symbol variation number M = 0).

  Step S10: The game execution means 21 determines whether or not the specified number of rounds has been reached. If the specified number of rounds has been reached, the process proceeds to step S12. If the specified number of rounds has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S11.

  Step S11: If the specified number of rounds has not been reached, the game execution means 21 continues the round game, increments the round number counter by 1, and returns to Step S10.

  Step S12: When the prescribed number of rounds is reached, the game executing means 21 stops the operation of the guiding mechanism 6b and ends the jackpot game. Further, since the big hit game has ended, the game execution means 21 clears the big hit game flag Fe (Fe = 0) and returns to step S1.

(5-2) Timer Interrupt Processing FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of timer interrupt processing. The CPU 101 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes the timer interrupt process by interrupting the variable display game process at predetermined intervals such as every 4 ms.

  Step S21: The normal winning opening detection means 26 detects whether or not the game ball that has been fired has entered the normal winning openings 5L and 5R based on the input from the normal winning opening sensors 5La and 5Rb. If the game ball is in the normal winning opening 5L, 5R, the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if there is no game ball, the process proceeds to step S23.

  Step S22: Next, when a game ball is in the normal winning opening 5L, 5R, the game execution means 21 sends, for example, five prize ball payout commands to the payout control board 100B.

  Step S23: The start winning port detection means 28 detects whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning port 4 based on the input from the start winning port sensor 4a. If a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4, the process proceeds to step S24. If there is no game ball, the process proceeds to step S28.

  Step S24: When the game ball is in the start winning opening 4, the game execution means 21 sends, for example, 10 prize ball payout commands to the payout control board 100B.

  Step S25: The game executing means 21 determines whether or not the symbol variation right number N is less than a predetermined upper limit of 4, for example. If the symbol variation right number N is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S26, and if the symbol variation right number N is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S28.

  Step S26: The success / failure lottery means 23 acquires the numerical value expressed by the numerical value expressing means 22.

  Step S27: The game executing means 21 adds 1 to the symbol change right number N.

  Step S28: Next, the special winning opening detection means 27 detects whether or not the game ball has entered the special winning opening 6 based on the input from the special winning opening sensor 6a. If a game ball has entered the grand prize opening 6, the process proceeds to step S29. If there is no game ball, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Step S29: When the game ball is in the big winning opening 6, the game execution means 21 sends, for example, 10 prize ball payout commands to the payout control board 100B.

  Step S30: Furthermore, the game execution means 21 performs a big winning opening entry process. In the big winning opening entering process, the game execution means 21 closes the guiding mechanism 6b when the number of balls entering the big winning opening 6 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Thereby, one round game is completed.

(5-3) Notification Overall Processing FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of notification overall processing. The CPU 101 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes the entire notification process by interrupting the variable display game process at predetermined intervals such as every 4 ms.

  Step S40: Each detecting means of the CPU 101 performs a ball entry check process to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4.

  Step S41: The launch intensity detecting means 24 performs a launch intensity detecting process for detecting the launch intensity of the game ball.

  Step S42: Next, the winning number counting means 29 performs a starting winning number calculation process for each firing intensity.

  Step S43: The game executing means 21 sets the symbol variation number M to the number of fits K (number of fits K = symbol variation number M). The number of fits K is defined by the symbol variation number M between one jackpot game and the next jackpot game, and a state where the number K of fits is equal to or greater than a predetermined value X is referred to as a so-called “fit”.

  Step S44: The game executing means 21 determines whether or not the number of fits K is a predetermined value X or more. If the number of fittings K is greater than or equal to the predetermined value X, the process proceeds to step S45, and if not, the process ends.

  Steps S45 and S46: The notifying means 30 determines whether or not to notify information based on the number of starting prizes for each firing intensity (S45), and when notifying, notifies in step S46 (S46).

  In the overall notification process, step S40 and step S41 are out of order, and step S44 and step S45 are also out of order.

  Below, the ball check processing to the start winning opening in step S40, the launch intensity detection process in step S41, and the start winning number calculation process for each launch intensity in step S42 in the entire notification process will be described.

(5-3-1) Checking process for entering the starting winning opening FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the checking process for entering the starting winning opening.

  Step S40a: The start winning port detection means 28 acquires from the start winning port sensor 4a whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning port 4, and if a game ball has entered the start winning port 4, step S40b. Proceed to When the start winning opening 4 is not entered, the process proceeds to step S40c.

  Step S <b> 40 b: Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 4, the start winning opening detecting means 28 stores “0X11” in the start winning opening counter table 43 as the entering state of the starting winning opening 4.

  Step S40c: The CPU 101 determines whether or not a ball has entered any other winning opening. If a gaming ball has entered any winning opening, the process proceeds to step S40d. On the other hand, if no game ball has entered any winning opening, the process proceeds to step S40e.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal winning openings 5L, 5R, or when a game ball enters the large winning opening 6, the process proceeds to step S40d.

  Step S40d: Since the game balls have entered the normal winning holes 5L, 5R, or the game balls have not entered the start winning opening 4 because the game balls have entered the large winning opening 6, the normal winning opening detecting means 26 and the special winning opening detection means 27 store “0X01” in the starting winning opening counter table 43 as the winning state of the starting winning opening 4.

  Step S40e: The out mouth detection means 25 acquires whether or not a game ball has entered the out mouth 7 from the out mouth sensor 7a, and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the out mouth 7. When the game ball enters the out port 7 and the game ball does not enter the start winning port 4, the out port detecting means 25 sets “0X01” as the starting state of the starting winning port 4 as a start winning port counter. Store in table 43.

  If no game ball has entered any of the winning opening and the out slot 7, for example, it is determined that no game ball has been introduced into the game board 1, and the process is terminated.

(5-3-2) Launch Intensity Detection Process FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the launch intensity detection process.

  Step S41a: The launch intensity detecting means 24 acquires the detection result of the game ball from the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d.

  Step S41b: The launch intensity detecting means 24 detects the game balls in all of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d, and the game balls are in the order of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d. It is determined whether or not it has been detected. Thereby, it can be estimated that the launched game ball is launched from the rail 3 into the game board 1 without returning to the launch handle 2 side.

  When game balls are detected in the order of the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d, the process proceeds to step S41c. Otherwise, the process is terminated.

  Step S41c: For example, the firing strength detection means 24 is configured to detect the time when the second game ball sensor 10b detects the game ball, the time when the third game ball sensor 10c detects the game ball, the second game ball sensor 10b and the third game ball sensor 3b. Based on the distance between the game ball sensors 10c, the firing speed of the game ball is detected.

  Steps S41d, 41e: Next, the launch intensity detecting means 24 converts the launch speed of the game ball into the launch intensity based on the launch intensity conversion table 41 (S41d) and stores it in the launch intensity counter table 42.

(5-3-3) Start Winning Number Calculation Processing for Each Firing Intensity FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of starting winning number calculation processing for each firing strength.

  Step S42a: The winning number counting means 29 sets i = 0 for the time ti.

  Step S42b: The winning number counting means 29 adds 1 to i.

  Step S42c: Next, the winning number counting means 29 acquires from the starting winning port counter table 43 whether or not a game ball has entered the starting winning port 4 at time ti.

  Step S42d: The winning number counting means 29 refers to the firing intensity counter table 42, and determines whether or not a constant firing intensity continues from the time ti to a time that is back by a predetermined period Δta. If the constant firing intensity is continuous, the process proceeds to step S42e. If not constant, the process returns to step S42b.

  Step S42e: The winning number counting means 29 associates the presence / absence of a game ball entering the start winning opening 4 and the constant firing strength when the constant firing strength continues for a predetermined period Δta. The number of starting prizes and the number of non-starting prizes for each firing intensity are stored in the prize number counter table 44. Next, the process returns to step S42b, and the same processing is repeated for the next time ti.

(6) Modification (6-1) Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, when the number of fits K is equal to or greater than the predetermined value X, information based on the number of start wins for each firing intensity is notified. In this modification, when the player detects a state in which no game is played, the number K of fits is cleared (the number of fits K = 0), and the number K of fits becomes a predetermined value X or more by continuing the game thereafter. The information is notified in the event of a failure.

  Here, as an example, it is assumed that the non-game state in which the player is not playing a game is acquired from the time when the firing intensity is not detected. For example, the launch intensity detecting means 24 detects the time period during which the player is not playing a game, and thus the period ΔT during which the player is not playing a game is detected by detecting the time when the first to fourth game ball sensors 10a to 10d do not detect the game ball. To detect. In addition, the non-game state may be detected based on when the operation of the firing handle 2 is not detected by the firing lever sensor 2a, the touch sensor 2b, or the like.

  The game execution means 21 acquires the non-game state period ΔT from the firing intensity detection means 24 and compares it with the predetermined period A. If the non-game state period ΔT is less than the predetermined period A, the game executing means 21 sets the symbol variation number M to the number of fits K. On the other hand, if the period ΔT in the non-game state is equal to or longer than the predetermined period A, the game executing means 21 clears the number of fits K (the number of fits K = 0), and the symbol variation number M at that time is represented by the symbol variation number M ( K = 0). The symbol variation number M (K = 0) is the symbol variation number M when the fitting number K is cleared. After that, the game execution means 21 calculates the number K of rounds by subtracting the latest symbol variation number M (K = 0) from the current symbol variation number M. As shown in FIG. 17 described above, when the calculated number of fits K is equal to or greater than the predetermined value X (S44), the notifying unit 30 notifies information based on the number of start winnings for each firing intensity.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for obtaining the number of fittings K.

  For example, at time t10, since the symbol variation number M is 50 and the symbol variation number M (K = 0) is 0, the fitting number K is the fitting number K = symbol variation number M−symbol variation number M (K = 0) to 50.

  Next, it is assumed that the game is resumed at time t11 after the non-game state continues during the period ΔT1 from time t10 to time t11. The game execution means 21 clears the number of fits K (the number of fits K = 0) because the non-game state period ΔT1 is equal to or longer than the predetermined period A. Since the symbol variation number M at this time is 50, 50 is set to the symbol variation number M (K = 0).

  Next, when the game is continued from time t11 to time t12, the number of fits K at time t12 is changed from the number M of symbol fluctuations at time t12 to the number of symbol fluctuations M set at time t11 (K = 0). It is calculated by subtracting. Here, the number of symbol fluctuations M at time t12 is 150, and the number of symbol fluctuations M (K = 0) set at time t11 is 50. Therefore, the number of fittings K at time t12 is calculated as 100.

  Similarly, after the non-gaming state continues during the period ΔT2 from time t12 to time t13, the game is resumed at time t13. Since the non-game state period ΔT2 is equal to or longer than the predetermined period A, the game execution means 21 clears the number of fits K (the number of fits K = 0). Since the symbol variation number M at this time is 150, 150 is set to the symbol variation number M (K = 0).

  Therefore, when the game is continued from time t13 to time t14, the number K of the fits at time t14 has the symbol variation number M at time t14 being 250, and the symbol variation number M set at time t13 (K = 0). ) Is 150, so it is calculated as 100.

  When the jackpot game starts at time 15, the game execution means 21 clears the number K of fits, the number of symbol variations M, and the number of symbol variations M (K = 0).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of acquisition processing for the number K of balls.

  Step S50: The game executing means 21 sets 0 as the initial value of the symbol variation number M (K = 0).

  Step S51: The game execution means 21 calculates the number of fits K by subtracting the symbol variation number M (K = 0) from the symbol variation number M.

  Step S52: The game executing means 21 determines whether or not the non-game state period ΔT is equal to or longer than the predetermined period A. If the period ΔT in the non-game state is equal to or longer than the predetermined period A, the process proceeds to step S53, and if not, the process returns to step S51.

  Step S53: The game executing means 21 clears the number of fits K (the number of fits K = 0).

  Step S54: The game executing means 21 sets the symbol variation number M when the fit number K is cleared to the symbol variation number M (K = 0).

  By the above processing, it is possible to grasp more accurately whether or not the player is continuing the game, and only when the player who is continuing the game falls into the “entrance”, the benefit by the notification as described above Can be given.

(6-2) Modification 2
In addition to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the above embodiment, the following stage 60 may be further provided. Further, on the stage 60, a game ball discharged from a lower ball outlet 63c, which will be described later, can easily enter the start winning port 4. However, the time lag from when the game ball is fired to the game board 1 from the end of the rail 3 until it passes through the stage 60 and enters the start winning opening 4 does not pass through the stage 60, but the start winning opening 4 It tends to be longer than the time lag when entering a ball. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 4 from the stage 60, the time lag when passing the stage 60 for the above-mentioned predetermined period Δta, which is a reference for whether or not a constant firing intensity is continuous. The time is considered. Alternatively, the method of counting the number of winnings when entering the start winning opening 4 from the stage 60 and the method of counting the number of winnings when entering the starting winning opening 4 without going through the stage 60 may be different. good.

  FIG. 23 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine provided with a stage. FIG. 24 is an enlarged perspective view of the stage. The same reference numerals as those in the above embodiment have the same configuration. The stage refers to a mechanism for playing a game ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, a stage 60 is provided around the liquid crystal display device 8. The stage 60 includes an outer frame 61, a lower step member 63, and an upper step member 64. The outer frame 61 has a predetermined height with respect to the board surface of the game board 1 and is formed so as to surround the liquid crystal display device 8, and an upper wall 61 a formed along the upper part of the liquid crystal display device 8. A left side wall 61b formed along the left side of the liquid crystal display device 8 and having a left opening 62a; a right side wall 61c formed along the right side of the liquid crystal display device 8 and having a right opening 62b; A lower wall 61d that is curved along the lower portion of the display device 8. The game ball is introduced into the stage 60 through the left opening 62a or the right opening 62b.

  The lower member 63 is formed in a recessed position in FIG. 24 with respect to the lower wall 61d. The lower member 63 has an upper surface 63a on which a game ball can play and a side surface 63b that supports the upper surface 63a. The lower surface ball discharges the game ball that has entered the upper entrance 64c on the side surface 63b. A mouth 63c is formed.

  Further, the upper member 64 is formed so as to be one step higher than the lower member 63 at a position deeper than the lower member 63. The upper member 64 has an upper surface 64a through which a game ball can play and a side surface 64b that supports the upper surface 64a, and an upper entrance 64c through which a game ball can enter is formed on the side surface 64b. Here, the upper entrance 64c communicates with the lower exit 63c, and the game balls that have entered the upper entrance 64c are discharged from the lower exit 63c. Further, the lower ball outlet 63c is formed at the upper part of the start winning port 4, and the game balls discharged from the lower ball outlet 63c are easy to enter the start winning port 4.

  The game ball is introduced into the stage 60 through the left opening 62a or the right opening 62b. The game ball introduced into the stage 60 can play on the upper surface 64a of the upper member 64, the upper surface 63a of the lower member 63, and / or the lower wall 61d. Furthermore, the game ball can enter the upper entrance 64 c provided on the upper surface 64 a of the upper member 64 and can be discharged to the game board 1 from the lower exit port 63 c provided on the upper surface 63 a of the lower member 63. In addition, the game ball can be discharged to the game board 1 after moving on the upper surface 64a of the upper member 64, the upper surface 63a of the lower member 63 and / or the lower wall 61d.

  Whether or not a game ball that has entered the stage 60 has entered the start winning opening 4 is detected as follows, for example. A left opening game ball sensor and a left opening game ball sensor are provided in the left opening 62a or the right opening 62b, respectively. Further, a lower outlet sensor is provided at the lower outlet 63c. In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the left opening game ball sensor or the left opening game ball sensor detects a game ball, then the lower outlet sensor detects the game ball, and the start winning port sensor 4a continuously plays the game. When the ball is detected, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the stage 60 has entered the start winning opening 4.

(6-3) Modification 3
In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that a so-called “falling” state has occurred when the symbol variation number M is equal to or greater than the predetermined value X, and notifies information based on the number of start winnings for each launch intensity. To do. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that a so-called “falling” state has occurred when the number of times the start prize is awarded, that is, the number of times the game ball has entered the start prize opening 4 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value X. Information based on the number of starting prizes for each launch intensity may be notified.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined to be “falling” and to be notified, information based on the number of start winnings for each firing intensity is notified. However, the notification may be performed regardless of whether or not it is “fit”. In this case, steps S43 and S44 are omitted in the notification overall process of FIG. 17, and steps S45 and S46 are executed after step S42. Further, the notification may be performed without determining whether or not it is “falling” and whether or not the notification is performed. In this case, step S46 is performed after the process of step S42 in the above-described overall notification process of FIG.

(6-4) Modification 4
In the embodiment described above, the launch intensity and the information based on the number of start wins are notified based on the game balls entering the start win ports 4. However, the ball entrance for which the number of winnings for each firing intensity is counted is not limited to the start winning port, and may be a normal winning port and a big winning port. The processing is the same as described above, except that which winning opening is focused on.

  In addition, the presence / absence of a ball may be counted for each winning opening, and the number of winnings may be counted for each winning opening. For example, in addition to the presence / absence of a game ball entering the start winning port 4, the presence / absence of a game ball entering the normal winning port 5L, 5R is counted. For example, the following data is stored in the above-described start winning opening counter table 43. FIG. 25 is another example of the start winning prize counter table. In FIG. 25, the presence / absence of a winning ball for each winning opening is indicated by “1” meaning a pitch and “0” meaning a non-ball. Thereby, the number of start winnings by the start winning and the number of normal winnings by the normal winning are respectively calculated. Since the method for calculating the number of winnings is the same as described above, the description is omitted. The notification means 30 notifies the number of start winnings for each firing strength and / or the number of normal winnings for each firing strength. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the optimal firing strength for every winning opening.

(6-5) Modification 5
In the above embodiment, the winning / losing lottery starts when the game ball enters the start winning opening 4, but the winning / failing lottery may start when the game ball passes through the start gate provided in the game board 1. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 counts the start winnings given by the passing of the game ball through the start gate for each launch intensity in the same manner as described above, and notifies the launch intensity and information based on the start wins.

(6-6) Modification 6
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the presence / absence of a game is detected for a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 4 and a game ball that has not entered the start winning opening 4. It is determined whether or not the firing intensity is continuous for a predetermined period Δta from the set time. That is, the predetermined period Δta is the same when the player enters the start winning opening 4 and when the player enters the other winning opening and the out opening without entering the starting winning opening 4. However, since the start winning opening 4 and the other winning openings and out openings are different in the arrangement on the game board 1 and the surrounding game nails, the time lag is also different. Therefore, the predetermined period for determining whether or not a certain firing intensity is continuous is different depending on whether the ball enters the start winning opening 4 and the case where the ball enters the other winning opening or the out opening. May be set. For example, a predetermined period for determining whether or not a constant firing intensity is continuous is set for each entrance according to the distance from the end of the rail 3.

(6-7) Modification 7
In the above embodiment, all of the presence / absence of balls entering the start winning opening 4 is stored in the start winning opening counter table 43, and it is determined that a constant firing intensity is continuous with reference to the firing intensity counter table 42. In this case, data corresponding to the launch intensity is extracted from the start winning opening counter table 43. However, only when it is determined that a constant firing intensity is continuous, the presence / absence of a ball entering the start winning opening 4 may be stored in the starting winning opening counter table 43.

(6-8) Modification 8
In the above embodiment, the detected launch speed of the game ball is converted into the launch intensity. However, the launch speed may be used as it is, and the launch speed and information based on the start winning number may be notified.

(6-9) Modification 9
In the above-described embodiment, the detection interval of the emission intensity by the emission intensity detection means 24 and the detection interval of the game ball by each detection means are the same. That is, the launch intensity counter table 42 shown in FIG. 6 detects the launch intensity at times t1, t2, t3..., And the start winning opening counter table 43 shown in FIG.・ ・ The presence or absence of game balls entering is detected. However, it is only necessary to detect whether or not a certain launch intensity continues for a predetermined period Δta before entering the start winning opening 4 of the game ball, and detection of the launch intensity is not necessarily required. The interval and the detection interval of the game ball by each detection means do not need to be the same. The same applies to the case where the game ball does not enter the start winning opening 4.

  Therefore, the launch intensity detecting means 24 detects the launch intensity every 4 msec, for example, and each detecting means senses whether or not a game ball has entered, for example, every 2 msec, even if the detection interval and the detection interval are different. good.

<Other embodiment examples>
A computer program that causes a computer to execute the above-described method and a computer-readable recording medium that records the program are included in the scope of the present invention. Here, as a computer-readable recording medium, for example, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), an MO (Magneto Optical disk), a DVD, a DVD-ROM, a DVD-RAM (DVD-RAM). Random Access Memory), BD (Blue-ray Disc), USB memory, semiconductor memory, and the like. The computer program is not limited to the one recorded on the recording medium, and may be transmitted via an electric communication line, a wireless or wired communication line, a network represented by the Internet, or the like.

  The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine that launches a game ball into the game board 1 and enters a winning opening. For example, the present invention is applicable to pachinko gaming machines such as first-class pachinko gaming machines and second-class pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, and the like.

1: Game board
2: Launch handle
3: Rail
4: Start prize opening 4a: Start prize opening sensor
5L, 5R: Regular winning opening
5La, 5R: Normal winning mouth sensor
6: Grand prize opening
6a: Grand prize opening sensor
6b: Guide mechanism 7: Out port
7a: Out port sensor
8: Liquid crystal display device
9: Symbol variable number display device
10a-10d: 1st-4th game ball sensor 21: Game execution means
22: Numerical expression means
23: Means for success / failure lottery
24: Launch intensity detection means
25: Out mouth detection means
26: Normal winning opening detection means
27: Big prize opening detection means
28: Start winning opening detection means
29: Winning number counting means
30: Notification means 41: Launch intensity conversion table
42: Launch intensity counter table
43: Start prize counter table
44: Winning number counter table 50: Display device 60: Stage 100: Pachinko machine

Claims (8)

A game board provided with a winning opening or a gate for giving a prize for acquiring a privilege by entering or passing a game ball, a launch handle for launching the game ball, and the launched game ball in the game board A gaming machine equipped with a rail to be introduced,
Firing intensity detection means for detecting the firing intensity of the game ball;
Detecting means for detecting the ball entering the winning opening of the game ball or the passage of the gate;
A winning number counting means for counting the number of winnings given by entering the winning opening of the game ball or passing the gate for each firing intensity;
Informing means for informing information based on the number of winnings for each launch intensity,
Only including,
The winning number counting means detects a constant constant firing intensity of the game ball during the predetermined period before the time when the detection means detects the entry or passage of the game ball. When it is determined , the game machine is characterized by counting the winnings awarded by entering or passing the gaming ball detected by the detecting means in association with the firing intensity . During the predetermined period, the firing intensity detection means detects the launch intensity of the game ball and the time when the detection means detects the entry or passage of the game ball for a time Δt, The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the game machine includes a time that goes back from a time when the detection means detects the entry or passage of the game ball. A sensor provided along the rail for detecting the passage of the game ball;
The radiation strength detecting means calculates a rate of fire of the game balls based on a signal from said sensor, and detects the radiation strength on the basis of the rate of fire, any claim 1-2 The gaming machine described in Crab. The sensor has a first sensor and a second sensor in the order closer to the firing handle,
The radiation strength detecting means, when the first sensor and the second sensor is judged to have detected the game balls in order, and calculates the rate of fire of the game balls, according to claim 3 Game machines. The firing intensity detecting means calculates the firing speed based on a time difference when the first sensor and the second sensor detect a game ball and a distance of the rail between the first sensor and the second sensor. The gaming machine according to claim 4 , wherein: The game board is further provided with a big prize opening,
Lottery means for performing lottery by entering the winning gate of the game ball or passing the gate;
And a game execution means for executing a jackpot game that becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player by repeating the open / closed state of the big prize opening when the result of the lottery indicates winning,
The notification means is given by entering the game ball into the winning opening or passing through the gate during a period from when the game execution means ends one jackpot game until the next jackpot game starts. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein when the number of counts based on winning is determined to be equal to or greater than a predetermined number, information based on the number of winnings for each launch intensity is notified. The notification means clears the number of counts based on the winning when a time interval from when the firing intensity detecting means detects the launch intensity until it is detected next becomes a predetermined time or more. 6. The gaming machine according to 6 . The winning number counting means counts the number of game balls whose firing strength is detected by the firing strength detection means, and based on the winning number for each launch strength and the number of game balls, the winning rate for each launch strength To calculate
The notification means is characterized by notifying the winning percentage of each radiation strength, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1-7.

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