JP5103591B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  (1) A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and a collection function for collecting a part of a predetermined valuable value for the player to play a game A loss compensation control means for performing loss compensation operation control including a compensation function for compensating a player's loss when the jackpot lottery result in a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition; and a player makes the loss compensation control means A game having a selection means for selecting whether or not to perform the operation control of the loss compensation by a game area, a game area where a game ball rolls, and at least a part of the game area being a transparent area A detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through a predetermined area provided in the transmission area of the game board; a detection determination means for determining whether the detection means has detected a game ball; Display means provided behind the transparent area of the game board, for displaying predetermined contents, and in the display means, display control means for performing display control of loss compensation display relating to the compensation function, and the detection means Are provided in the transmission region in correspondence with the plurality of predetermined regions in the transmission region, and the detection determination unit determines which detection unit is detected among the plurality of detection units, The display control means performs display control of the loss compensation display based on a determination result of the detection determination means.

  According to the invention of (1), the player collects a part of the valuable value (for example, a game ball) for playing a game, and the result of a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries is a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined number of times) The loss compensation according to the collected valuable value (for example, the compensation of the loss of a predetermined number of game balls) in accordance with the fact that the jackpot lottery of ), Etc., so that it is possible to rescue a so-called addicted player. In addition, since the player can select whether or not to perform the operation control of the loss compensation, for example, when the collection of the game ball is not preferred, the game ball is not collected by not operating the loss compensation operation. It becomes possible to do. Furthermore, a loss compensation display regarding the compensation function is performed based on a predetermined region through which the game ball has passed among a plurality of predetermined regions (for example, a start port, a passage gate, etc.). For this reason, it is possible to provide appropriate information by performing loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which the game ball has passed, so that a so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, and thus feels unfair to the humiliated state. A gaming machine that can be more relaxed can be provided.

  (2) (1) In the gaming machine according to the jackpot lottery means, based on the said predetermined region gaming ball passes, game machine and performs the jackpot lottery.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), based on the game ball the predetermined region has passed, for performing a jackpot lottery, for example, it is predetermined area many times many times (e.g., start-up Appropriate information can be provided by displaying a loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which the game ball has passed, for a player who is in a state of not winning a jackpot even if the game ball passes through the mouth). For this reason, it becomes possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness with respect to the humiliated state by recognizing the compensation function by the hamaried player.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the display control means is arranged in a region behind the detection means that detects the passage of a game ball based on a determination result of the detection determination means. A gaming machine that performs display control of loss compensation display.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the predetermined area through which the game ball has passed. For example, normally, when a game ball rolls on the game board, the player follows the roll of the game ball on the game board, so a loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the predetermined area through which the game ball has passed. Then, the player can easily recognize the loss compensation display. In this way, it is possible to provide appropriate information by performing loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which the game ball has passed, so that a so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, so that an unfair feeling with respect to the humiliated state It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further relax the game.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (3), the display control unit displays the loss compensation display in a region behind the detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit. When the display control is performed, the passage of the game ball is continued until the detection determination unit determines that the detection unit different from the detection unit that has detected the passage of the game ball has detected the passage of the game ball. A gaming machine, wherein display control of the loss compensation display is continuously performed in a region behind the detected detection means.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the invention of (3), behind the region of a predetermined area gaming ball has passed when performing loss compensation display, in another predetermined region, until the game ball passes, The loss compensation display is continuously performed in a region behind a certain predetermined region. For this reason, the player can view the loss compensation display carefully, so that appropriate information can be provided, and the so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, thereby feeling unfairness to the humiliated state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further relax the game.

  (5) In addition to the invention of (4), the display control means displays the loss compensation display in a region behind the detection means that has detected the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination means. When the control is performed, the game ball passes until the detection determination unit determines that the detection unit different from the detection unit that has detected the passage of the game ball has detected the passage of the game ball a plurality of times. The gaming machine is characterized in that display control of the loss compensation display is continuously performed in a region behind the detecting means that detects the loss.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the invention of (4), behind the region of a predetermined area gaming ball has passed when performing loss compensation display, in another predetermined area, a predetermined cell count game balls Until it passes, the loss compensation display is continuously performed in the area behind a certain area. For this reason, the player can view the loss compensation display carefully, so that appropriate information can be provided, and the so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, thereby feeling unfairness to the humiliated state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further relax the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide appropriate information by performing a loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which a game ball has passed, and a so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, thereby preventing imperfections in the humiliated state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further ease the sense of fairness.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a body frame 12 in which an opening 12a is formed on the front surface, and various components disposed within the opening 12a in the body frame 12, the main body frame The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 2, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, on the front surface of the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, an insurance function button 127, and the like are disposed. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11. Also, an insurance function button 127 is provided on the upper plate 20.

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

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area where a game ball rolls, and at least a part of the game area being a transparent area.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting area, a game object such as an accessory, or a decoration member can be enlarged. In addition, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

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

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a first special symbol indicator 35a, a normal symbol indicator 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and the number of rounds are displayed. Containers 51a to 51d are provided. Further, on the lower right side of the game board 14, a second special symbol display 35b and special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided.

  The first special symbol display 35a is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). When a special symbol (for example, “64”, “21”, etc.) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) which is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state transitions to. In this jackpot game state, as will be described later, for example, when the specific symbol is “64”, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to be in the open state, and the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 3). Will be in a state where the game ball can be accepted. Further, for example, when the specific symbol is "21", the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled in an open state, the gaming ball enters the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3) is an acceptable state. On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”. Thus, the first special symbol display 35a is an example of a symbol display device that displays symbols.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided below the first special symbol display 35a. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps of red and green, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the first start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 4), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

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

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

  The second special symbol display 35b is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. The symbols are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as second identification information) by turning on / off the 7-segment LED. When a special symbol (for example, a symbol such as “65” or “12”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming state. When this jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the gaming ball can be received in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”. Thus, the second special symbol display 35b is an example of a symbol display device that displays symbols.

  Special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided on the right side of the second special symbol display 35b. The special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are used for the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “second start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the second start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 4), the special symbol hold lamp 34e is turned on.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, in the special symbol display 35 (first special symbol display 35a, second special symbol display 35b). An effect image associated with the special symbol to be displayed is displayed.

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

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

  Further, the game area 15 of the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, a plurality of game nails 13, a passing gate 54, an obstacle 57, a first starting port 25, and a normal electric accessory. Game members such as a second start opening 44 having a shutter 48, a shutter 40, a big winning opening 39, a second shutter 42, and general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. Due to the collision with the obstacle 57 or the like, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A stage 55 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided above the stage 55 in the game board 14. A passing gate 54 is provided on the right and left sides of the stage 55. A first start port 25 is provided below the stage 55. In addition, an ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms a second starting port 44 is provided below the passage gate 54 on the right side of the stage 55. Furthermore, a big prize opening 39 is provided below the first start opening 25.

  Holes 57 a and 57 b for allowing game balls to enter the stage 55 are provided on both sides of the obstacle 57. That is, in the game ball launched to the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, the game ball that collided with the obstacle 57 flows down along the obstacle 57 to the left or right. Also, only the game balls that have entered the holes 57a and 57b are guided to the stage 55. The stage 55 has a central hole 55a and holes 55b and 55c on both sides of the hole 55a. The game ball guided to the stage 55 enters either the hole 55a or the holes 55b and 55c. The game ball that has entered the hole 55a is returned to the game board 14 from a discharge port 55d formed immediately below the hole 55a via a guide path (not shown). The game balls that have entered the holes 55b and 55c are returned directly to the game board 14. Further, as described above, the accessory for forming the first start port 25 is provided directly below the discharge port 55d.

  The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and the second starting port 44 is formed by the pair of blade members. In addition, the pair of blade members can be switched to a closed state (a state where it is difficult to enter a ball) or an open state (a state where it is easy to enter a ball) by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 4), and is thus in an open state. In this case, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start port 44. In addition, when it is in a closed state, it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 44.

  The first start opening 25 is provided with a first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When it is determined that the game ball has won, special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 35a is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  Further, the second start opening 44 is provided with a second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second start winning ball sensor 117, it is determined that the game ball has won. When it is determined that the game ball has won, special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 35b is started. Also, if the game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the game ball winning in the second starting port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

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

  Once the big prize opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 is in an open state, a predetermined condition (whether a total number of game balls (for example, 10) pass through the big prize opening 39) Or, a game until a closed state is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined time (for example, a condition that the total time in which the special winning opening 39 is open is 30 seconds) is referred to as a round game.

  In this way, the shutter 40 is repeatedly opened and closed during each round game, and when the round game is completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the shutter 40 remains closed until the next round game is started. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is driven to the open state again until reaching the final round. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 35a is “64”, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is 15 and is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 35b. When the symbol is “65”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 4)).

  Passing gates 54 are provided on the left and right sides of the stage 55. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 54 and the passage of the game ball is detected by the passage ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 4) provided in the passage gate 54, the normal symbol display 33 starts displaying the variation of the normal symbol. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display stops.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 44. Moreover, after the blade members in an open state, when a predetermined time has elapsed, as a closed state blade members, so that the game ball is not easily enter the second start hole 44. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing ball sensor 114 during the normal symbol variation display, the passing ball sensor is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 114 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started. In addition, in this embodiment, although it has the function to hold | maintain a normal symbol, this invention is not limited to this, It is not necessary to have the function to suspend execution of the normal symbol fluctuation display.

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

  In addition, when it is determined that a winning is made at the first starting port 25 and the second starting port 44 described above, a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of each winning port are placed in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. To be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a special symbol determination that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won by random lottery. Table, special symbol variation pattern determination table, normal symbol determination table, normal symbol variation pattern determination table, probability state determination table, grand prize opening mode table, etc., which are referred to when the normal symbol lottery is won by random lottery Various tables are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, big prize opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the first start memory, second Data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the start memory, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutter 40 and the second shutter 42 and measuring the time for opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big winning prize during one round and passed through the count sensor 102.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 25 but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the first start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  When a game ball is won at the second starting port 44, but the change display of the special symbol cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the second start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution of a maximum of four special symbol games is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 25, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 44. The execution of 4 special symbol games is put on hold. For this reason, it becomes possible to secure the number of suspensions of a maximum of eight special symbol games in total.

  When the game ball passes through the passing ball sensor 114 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the count sensor 102, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the second A start winning ball sensor 117, a first starting winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a backup clear switch 124, and an insurance function button 127 are connected.

  The count sensor 102 is provided in a special area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a special area in the special winning opening 39.

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

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

  The first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the first start port 25. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 25. Thus, the first start winning ball sensor 116 is an example of a detection unit that detects a game ball that has passed through a predetermined area provided in a transmission area of the game board.

  The second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the second start port 44. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second start port 44. As described above, the second start winning ball sensor 117 is an example of a detection unit that detects a game ball that has passed through a predetermined area provided in a transmission area of the game board. As described above, the first start winning ball sensor 116 and the second starting winning ball sensor 117 are an example of a plurality of detection means provided in the transmission region corresponding to the plurality of predetermined regions in the transmission region.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the ordinary electric member 48 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade member in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. State or closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

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

  The insurance function button 127 is provided in the front part of the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1), and transmits a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. In this way, by operating the insurance function button 127, the on / off of the insurance function is determined.

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol reservation lamps 34a to 34h, the normal symbol reservation lamps 50a to 50d, the first special symbol indicator 35a (7 segment LED), the second special symbol. A symbol display 35b (7 segment LED), a normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are included.

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

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

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

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

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

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

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S16.

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

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

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects the first start winning ball sensor 116, the second starting winning ball sensor 117, and the passing ball detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 10, step S46) in the system timer interruption process described later. Based on the detection signal from the sensor 114 and the update result of the number-of-holds data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the change display of the special symbol and the normal symbol, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol are displayed. A process for storing a control signal for driving the holding lamps 50a to 50d in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

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

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

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

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a first starting port 25, a second starting port 44, and general winning ports 56a to 56d. If there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 126. In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as winning balls when winning the grand prize opening 39, and 3 prize balls are awarded when winning at the first starting opening 25 and the second starting opening 44. When winning is made in the mouths 56a to 56d, ten game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10. In this embodiment, an example of the number of winning balls is described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. More specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal from the insurance function button 127. If it is determined that there is a detection signal, the main CPU 66 sets the insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to ON. (For example, 1) is set. When the value indicating ON is set in the insurance function flag, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a detection signal from the insurance function button 127, the value indicating OFF in the insurance function flag (for example, 0) ) Is set. When the main CPU 66 receives an end signal from the card unit 150, the main CPU 66 sets a value (eg, 0) indicating OFF in the insurance function flag. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S46. As described above, the insurance function button 127 is an example of a selection unit that performs a selection operation on whether or not the player performs the loss compensation operation control by the loss compensation control unit.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs the counting sensor 102, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the first starting winning ball sensor 116, and the second starting winning ball sensor 117. The process which detects the detection signal from each switch etc. is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

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

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

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process is performed using FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 66 detects from each switch such as the count sensor 102, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the first starting winning ball sensor 116, the second starting winning ball sensor 117, and the like. Detect the signal. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a detection signal is received from the first start winning ball sensor 116. If it is determined that the main CPU 66 has received the detection signal, the process proceeds to step S705. If it is not determined that the main CPU 66 has received the detection signal, the process proceeds to step S730. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a detection determination unit that determines whether or not the detection unit has detected a game ball. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a detection determination unit that determines which detection unit has detected among a plurality of detection units (the first start winning ball sensor 116 and the second start winning ball sensor 117). .

  In step S705, a first detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value based on the detection signal from the first start winning ball sensor 116 and stores them in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S710.

  In step S710, a process of adding 1 to the first counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the first counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S715.

  In step S715, processing for determining whether or not loss compensation display is performed behind the second start port 44 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a flag for transmitting a second display command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is set. If it is determined that the main CPU 66 is set, the process proceeds to step S720. If it is determined that the main CPU 66 is not set, the process proceeds to step S725.

  In step S720, it is determined whether or not the value of the first counter is 30 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the first counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is 30 or more. When the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the first counter is 30 or more, the process proceeds to step S725, and when it is not determined that the value is 30 or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S725, the first display command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a flag for transmitting the first display command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S730, it is determined whether or not the second start port 44 has detected. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a detection signal is received from the second start winning ball sensor 117. If it is determined that the main CPU 66 has received the detection signal, the process proceeds to step S735. If it is not determined that the main CPU 66 has received the detection signal, this subroutine is terminated. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a detection determination unit that determines whether or not the detection unit has detected a game ball. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a detection determination unit that determines which detection unit has detected among a plurality of detection units (the first start winning ball sensor 116 and the second start winning ball sensor 117). .

  In step S735, a second detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value based on the detection signal from the second start winning ball sensor 117 and stores them in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S740.

  In step S740, a process of adding 1 to the second counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S745.

  In step S745, a process for determining whether or not loss compensation display is performed behind the first start port 25 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a flag for transmitting the first display command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is set. If it is determined that the main CPU 66 is set, the process proceeds to step S750. If it is determined that the main CPU 66 is not set, the process proceeds to step S755.

  In step S750, it is determined whether or not the value of the second counter is 30 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the second counter stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is 30 or more. When the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the second counter is 30 or more, the process proceeds to step S755, and when it is not determined that the value is 30 or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S755, processing for setting the second display command is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a flag for transmitting a second display command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S72.

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

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

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

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

  In step S75, a jackpot game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot game start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, the main winnings read from the main ROM 68 are obtained. Data for opening the mouth 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 5, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed.

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

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

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

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning prize mouth, and the count sensor 102 corresponding to the winning game port 39 when the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval elapses, the process of step S80 is set to be executed.

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

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

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when it is not the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the jackpot game will be finished. Also, in this embodiment, there was no game ball passing to a specific area until a predetermined time had elapsed (punk, in this embodiment, one ball is also played in the big prize opening 39 during the big hit game. It is also a jackpot game ending condition that the round game of the maximum number of consecutive rounds (in this embodiment, “15” rounds or “2” rounds) is finished).

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved items related to special symbols in the stored number data is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol in the first start memory data and the second start memory data stored in the main RAM 70 is both “0”, the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of holds is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table if there is a start memory. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery unit that performs a jackpot lottery based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1000, a process of determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game by “1”. Update the memory. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is determined that it is a big win, the process proceeds to step S1040, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process moves to step S1010.

  In step S1010, a process for determining whether or not the insurance function flag is ON is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the insurance function flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a value indicating ON (for example, 1). If the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the insurance function flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1020. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that the value indicates on, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1020, a process of adding 1 to the variation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, it can be recognized how many times the player has executed the identification information stop game by the value of the variation counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1030.

  In step S1030, a process for setting a variation count command is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data based on the value of the variation counter stored in step S1020 in the variation count command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The variation frequency command stored in the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S21 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1040, a process for resetting the variation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). In this way, when the jackpot is won, by resetting the variation counter, only the player who has not won the jackpot for a predetermined period can be rescued. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1050.

  In step S1050, the insurance function flag is turned off. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of turning off the insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, 0 is set). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S1110, processing for determining whether or not the prize ball counter is 1 or more is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the prize ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is 1 or more. If the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the prize ball counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1115. If the value of the prize ball counter is not determined to be 1 or more, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1115, processing for setting a prize ball payout control signal is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a prize ball payout control signal in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the value of the prize ball counter. The set prize ball payout control signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19 in FIG. The payout / firing control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 so as to pay out the prize ball based on the received prize ball payout control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1120. Thus, the payout device 128 is an example of a payout means for paying out a part of a predetermined number of prize balls provided in response to the game ball passing through the starting area as a payout ball.

  In step S1120, processing for resetting the value of the prize ball counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined setting to reset (set 0) the value of the prize ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1125.

  In step S1125, processing for determining whether or not the insurance function flag is on is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the insurance function flag is a value indicating ON (for example, 1), the process proceeds to step S1130, and if the value is not determined to indicate ON, This subroutine ends.

  In step S1130, a process for determining whether or not the number of fluctuations is a predetermined number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines whether or not it is equal to or greater than a predetermined variation (for example, 600 rotations). In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of fluctuations is 600 rotations, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined number of fluctuations may be any value such as three times the reciprocal of the jackpot probability. . If the main CPU 66 determines that the number of fluctuations is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fluctuations, the process proceeds to step S1135. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a condition determination unit that determines whether or not a big win has been won for a predetermined number of big win lotteries by the big win lottery means.

  In step S1135, processing for setting an insurance ball payout control signal is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the insurance ball payout control signal in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and the number of insurance balls (for example, the number of game balls collected) based on the value of the collected ball counter. The set insurance ball payout control signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19 in FIG. The payout / launch control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 to pay out an insurance ball as a loss compensation based on the received insurance ball payout control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1140. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of loss compensation control means for performing loss compensation operation control including a compensation function for compensating a player's loss when the jackpot lottery result in a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, the number of insurance balls is the same as the number of collected game balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of insurance balls having a value larger than the number of collected game balls It may be a number. In addition, the number of insurance balls may be drawn.

  In step S1140, processing for resetting the value of the collected ball counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined setting to reset (set 0) the value of the collected ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1145.

  In step S1145, processing for resetting the variation counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the value of the variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1150.

  In step S1150, a process for resetting the insurance function flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting an insurance function flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (for example, setting 0). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1155.

  In step S1155, processing for setting a payout command is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a payout command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The set payout command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S21 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Payout main processing]
With reference to FIG. 12, the main payout process executed by the payout / launch control circuit 126 of the gaming machine 10 will be described. This process is repeatedly executed at a cycle of 1 msec (1 millisecond) in steps S1203 to S1212 described later by a system timer controlled by the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126.

  First, in step S1201, initialization setting when the gaming machine 10 is powered on is performed. Depending on the pressing state of the backup clear switch 124 when the power is turned on, if the backup clear switch 124 is not pressed, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs backup recovery processing (the program address executed before the power is turned off). If the backup clear switch 124 is pressed, the CPU of the payout / fire control circuit 126 initializes the work area of the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126, etc. Execute the initial setting process and restart the program. Also, a variable for storing the value of the abnormal notification monitoring timer and various variables such as an error notification flag are initialized ("0" is set). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1202.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether 1 millisecond (msec) has elapsed. The CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines whether or not 1 msec has elapsed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S1203, and when it is NO, step S1202 is executed again.

  In step S1203, card unit communication processing is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1204.

  In step S1204, a count switch detection process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines the output states of the prize ball count switch (not shown) and the ball lending count switch (not shown) included in the payout device 128 of the payout / fire control circuit 126. A check is made to detect whether or not a prize ball or a rental ball is currently being paid out. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1205.

  In step S1205, error detection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 checks whether there is any abnormality in the game ball payout path (not shown) and the payout device 128 (see FIG. 4) of the gaming machine 10, and if there is any abnormality. If it is detected. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1206.

  In step S1206, a payout device driving process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 confirms that no abnormality is detected in the game ball payout route (not shown), and when it is confirmed that there is no abnormality, the payout / fire control is performed. Data for paying out a predetermined number of game balls is set in variables stored in the RAM of the circuit 126 by controlling the payout device 128 (see FIG. 4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1207.

  In step S1207, a firing related signal detection process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126 monitors the output state of the stop switch and the touch sensor included in the firing device 130 (see FIG. 4), and detects an output signal. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1208.

  In step S1208, a firing drive process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / fire control circuit 126 sets a fire solenoid (not shown) included in the fire device 130 (see FIG. 4) to a variable stored in the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126 for a predetermined time. Set the data for driving each time. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1209.

  In step S1209, a ball lending control process is performed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 monitors the ball lending state of the game balls in the payout device 128. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1210.

  In step S1210, a prize ball control process is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126 monitors the payout state of the prize ball based on the prize ball payout command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1211.

  In step S1211, error processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 displays the error information detected in step S1205 on an error display device (not shown) such as 7-segment provided in the payout / fire control circuit 126, for example. To do. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1212.

  In step S1212, output processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 (see FIG. 4) stored in the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126 in step S1206 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Data for performing and data for driving a firing solenoid (not shown) included in the launching device 130 (see FIG. 4) stored in the RAM of the payout / launch control circuit 126 in step S1208 at predetermined time intervals Based on this, the game balls are paid out and fired by actually outputting data to the paying device 128 and the launching device 130. When this process ends, the process returns to step S1202.

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

  In step S1300, processing for determining whether or not a ball lending signal has been received is performed. In this process, when the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines that the ball rental signal from the main control circuit 60 has been received, the process moves to step S1310 and does not determine that the ball rental signal has been received. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S1310, a process for determining whether or not the insurance function flag is ON is performed. In this process, if the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines that the control signal with the value of the insurance function flag indicating ON (for example, 1) has been received from the main control circuit 60, the process proceeds to step S1330. If it is determined that the control signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1320.

  In step S1320, a ball lending process is performed. In this process, when the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 transmits a ball lending request signal to the card unit 150 and receives a ball lending permission signal from the card unit 150, the ball lending control is performed on the payout device 128. The number of gaming balls in the payout device 128 is determined whether or not a number of gaming balls based on the ball lending control signal (for example, 125 balls when receiving a control signal corresponding to 500 yen) is supplied. Monitor ball lending status. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1330, processing for determining whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the collected value is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines whether the collected value indicating the number of collected game balls stored in the RAM of the payout / fire control circuit 126 is a predetermined collected value (for example, 100 balls). To determine. If the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 determines that the collected value is equal to or greater than a predetermined collected value, the process proceeds to step S1320, and if it is not determined that the collected value is equal to or greater than the predetermined collected value, The process moves to step S1340. In the present embodiment, the predetermined collection value is described as 100 balls, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other balls such as 200 balls and 300 balls.

  In step S1340, collection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126 receives a control signal with a value (for example, 1) indicating that the value of the insurance function flag from the main control circuit 60 is ON (for example, a predetermined ratio ( For example, the game balls are collected in a ratio of 25 balls to 125 balls), and data corresponding to the number of game balls is stored in the RAM of the payout / launch control circuit 126. The stored data for the number of game balls is transmitted to the main control circuit 60, and is set in the collected ball counter of the main RAM 70 by the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1350. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of loss compensation control means for performing loss compensation operation control including a collection function for collecting a part of a predetermined valuable value for the player to play a game.

  In step S1350, a post-collection ball lending process is performed. In this process, when the CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126 transmits a ball lending request signal to the card unit 150 and receives a ball lending permission signal from the card unit 150, the ball lending control is performed on the payout device 128. A number of game balls are transmitted based on the ball lending control signal (for example, if a control signal corresponding to 500 yen is received, 25 of the 125 balls are collected, so the remaining 100 balls) Whether or not the game balls are supplied is monitored in the lending state of the game balls in the payout device 128. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

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

  In step S1410, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

  In step S1420, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1430.

  In step S1430, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1440.

  In step S1440, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 updates data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 250 in order to perform display on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuating speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. And are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1450. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of the display unit. Thus, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of loss compensation display related to the compensation function in the display unit.

  In step S1450, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1460.

  In step S1460, a lamp control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

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

  In step S1510, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

  In step S1520, the input command is stored in the reception buffer. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. For example, the sub CPU 206 receives an effect control command, a capture command, a payout command, and an insurance function command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1430 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, a process for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1510 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S1610, it is determined whether or not a change display command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 60 includes a change display command. If the sub-CU 206 determines that an effect command is included, the process proceeds to step S1625. If the sub-CU 206 does not determine that an effect command is included, the process proceeds to step S1630.

  In step S1620, other display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 calls data for displaying a display from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 and updates the data for transmission to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1625, a process for determining whether the insurance function is on is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variable display command received from the main control circuit 60 includes information that the insurance function is on. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the insurance function is on, the process proceeds to step S1630. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the insurance function is on, the process proceeds to step S1670.

  In step S1630, processing for determining whether or not the first display command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the first display command has been received from the main control circuit 60. If it is determined that the first display command has been received, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1640 and determines that it has not been received. Moves the process to step S1650.

  In step S1640, a first loss compensation display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 displays the first loss compensation display data for displaying the loss compensation display related to the compensation function from the predetermined area of the program ROM 208 for displaying the area behind the first start port 25 in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The data for calling and transmitting to the display control circuit 250 is updated. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the first loss compensation display data from the sub CPU 206, superimposes them, and displays the liquid crystal display. It displays on the display area 32a of the apparatus 32 (refer FIG. 17). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1680. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of the loss compensation display based on the determination result of the detection determination unit. Further, as described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of loss compensation display in a region behind the detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit. Further, as described above, when the sub CPU 206 performs display control of the loss compensation display in the area behind the detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit, the sub CPU 206 displays the passage of the game ball. Until the detection determination means determines that another detection means different from the detected detection means has detected the passing of the game ball, display control of the loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the detection means that has detected the passing of the game ball. It is an example of the display control means performed continuously. Further, as described above, when the sub CPU 206 performs display control of the loss compensation display in the area behind the detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit, the sub CPU 206 displays the passage of the game ball. The loss compensation display is displayed in the area behind the detection means that detected the passage of the game ball until the detection determination means determines that another detection means different from the detected detection means has detected the passage of the game ball multiple times. It is an example of the display control means which continues control.

  In step S1650, processing for determining whether or not a second display command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the second display command has been received from the main control circuit 60, and if it is determined that the second display command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1660 and if it is not determined that it has been received. Shifts the processing to step S1680.

  In step S1660, a second loss compensation display control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 displays second loss compensation display data for displaying a loss compensation display related to the compensation function from the predetermined area of the program ROM 208 for displaying the area behind the second start port 44 in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The data for calling and transmitting to the display control circuit 250 is updated. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the second loss compensation display data from the sub CPU 206, superimposes them, and displays the liquid crystal display. It displays on the display area 32a of the apparatus 32 (refer FIG. 18). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1680. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of the loss compensation display based on the determination result of the detection determination unit. Further, as described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of loss compensation display in a region behind the detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit. As described above, the sub CPU 206 detects the passage of the game ball when performing display control of the loss compensation display in the region behind the detection unit that has detected the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit. Until the detection determination means determines that another detection means different from the detection means has detected the passing of the game ball, display control of the loss compensation display is continued in the area behind the detection means that has detected the passing of the game ball. This is an example of display control means to be performed. Further, as described above, when the sub CPU 206 performs display control of the loss compensation display in the area behind the detection unit that detects the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination unit, the sub CPU 206 displays the passage of the game ball. The loss compensation display is displayed in the area behind the detection means that detected the passage of the game ball until the detection determination means determines that another detection means different from the detected detection means has detected the passage of the game ball multiple times. It is an example of the display control means which continues control.

  In step S1670, a selective display control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 calls data for performing selection display for selecting whether to activate the insurance function from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 and updates data for transmission to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads out various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for performing loss compensation display from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1680.

  In step S1680, a variable display control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 calls data for performing variable display of identification information as an effect from a predetermined area of the program ROM 208, and updates data for transmission to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for variable display from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them to display a liquid crystal display. It displays on the display area 32a of the apparatus 32 (refer FIG. 17). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
The display screen will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a display screen on which a loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the first start port 25 that detects the passage of the game ball. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which a loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the second starting port 44 that has detected the passage of the game ball. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen indicating that loss compensation is provided by the insurance function.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94 indicating that the identification information stop game is being played is variably displayed. Further, in the area behind the first start opening 25 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 90 as a loss compensation display (for example, “insurance function is to pay a certain amount of game balls as insurance premiums”. Is a function that compensates for a part of the loss when it becomes addictive. ”Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94 indicating that the identification information stop game is being displayed is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a character image of a woman and a man holding a woman from behind) is displayed in response to the identification information stop game being played. . In addition, a character image 90 (for example, a character image such as “600th rotation is sufficient 0 times remaining”) is displayed in a region behind the second start opening 44 in the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94 indicating that the identification information stop game is not played is stopped and displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a character image of two women or a man surrounded by women) corresponding to the loss compensation performed by the insurance function is displayed. ing. Also, a character image 90 (for example, a character image “insurance paying out”) indicating that the loss has been compensated by the insurance function is displayed in the region behind the second start port 44 in the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Has been.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a part of the valuable value (for example, a game ball) for a player to play a game is collected, and the result of a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries is a predetermined condition ( For example, in response to satisfying a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries, such as a condition that no jackpot was won, loss compensation corresponding to the collected predetermined value (for example, a predetermined number of game balls Since it has an insurance function such as payment of insurance, such as providing compensation for loss (payment of payout), it becomes possible to rescue a so-called addicted player. In addition, since the player can select whether or not to perform the operation control of the loss compensation, for example, when the collection of the game ball is not preferred, the game ball is not collected by not operating the loss compensation operation. It becomes possible to do. Furthermore, a loss compensation display regarding the compensation function is performed based on a predetermined region through which the game ball has passed among a plurality of predetermined regions (for example, a start port, a passage gate, etc.). For this reason, it is possible to provide appropriate information by performing loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which the game ball has passed, so that a so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, and thus feels unfair to the humiliated state. A gaming machine that can be more relaxed can be provided.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the big hit lottery is performed based on the passing of the game ball through the predetermined area, for example, the game ball passes through the predetermined area (for example, the start port) many times. However, it is possible to provide appropriate information to the player who is in a stale state who does not win the jackpot by providing a loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which the game ball has passed. For this reason, it becomes possible to provide a gaming machine that can further alleviate the unfairness with respect to the humiliated state by recognizing the compensation function by the hamaried player.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the predetermined area through which the game ball has passed. For example, normally, when a game ball rolls on the game board, the player follows the roll of the game ball on the game board, so a loss compensation display is performed in the area behind the predetermined area through which the game ball has passed. Then, the player can easily recognize the loss compensation display. In this way, it is possible to provide appropriate information by performing loss compensation display based on a predetermined area through which the game ball has passed, so that a so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, so that an unfair feeling with respect to the humiliated state It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further relax the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when performing loss compensation display in a region behind a certain area through which a game ball has passed, in a region behind the certain area until the game ball has passed in another predetermined region, Continue to display loss compensation. For this reason, the player can view the loss compensation display carefully, so that appropriate information can be provided, and the so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, thereby feeling unfairness to the humiliated state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further relax the game.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when a loss compensation display is performed in a region behind a certain region through which a game ball has passed, a predetermined number of game balls in a certain region until another predetermined region passes. Continue to display loss compensation in the background area. For this reason, the player can view the loss compensation display carefully, so that appropriate information can be provided, and the so-called humiliated player recognizes the compensation function, thereby feeling unfairness to the humiliated state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further ease the game.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player, and one of predetermined valuable values for the player to play a game. A loss compensation control means for performing loss compensation operation control, including a collection function for collecting a part, and a compensation function for compensating a player's loss when the jackpot lottery result in a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition; Has a selection means for selecting whether to perform the loss compensation operation control by the loss compensation control means, and a game area where the game ball rolls, and at least a part of the game area is permeable. A game board that is a transparent area, detection means that detects a game ball that has passed through a predetermined area provided in the transmission area of the game board, and whether or not the detection means has detected a game ball An intelligent determination means; a display means provided behind the transparent area of the game board for displaying predetermined contents; and a display control means for performing display control of loss compensation display relating to the compensation function in the display means; And a plurality of the detection means are provided in the transmission area corresponding to the plurality of predetermined areas in the transmission area, and the detection determination means is one of a plurality of the detection means. It is determined whether or not the game is detected, and the display control means performs display control of the loss compensation display based on the determination result of the detection determination means, but the jackpot lottery means and loss compensation control Specific configurations of the means, the selection means, the game board, the detection means, the detection determination means, the display means, the display control means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 First starting port 32 Liquid crystal display device 39 Large winning port 44 Second starting port 54 Pass gate 56a General winning port 56b General winning port 56c General winning port 56d General winning port 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset Clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
126 Discharge / Launch Control Circuit 200 Sub Control Circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 232 Sound source IC
234 Audio data ROM
236 Amplifier 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 244 Decoration data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
A collection function for collecting a part of a predetermined valuable value for a player to play a game, and a compensation function for compensating for a player's loss when the jackpot lottery result in a predetermined number of times satisfies a predetermined condition Loss compensation control means for controlling the operation of loss compensation including,
Selection means for selecting whether or not the player performs the loss compensation operation control by the loss compensation control means;
A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, wherein at least a part of the game area is a transparent area;
Detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through a predetermined area provided in the transmission area of the game board;
Detection determination means for determining whether or not the detection means has detected a game ball;
Display means provided behind the transparent area of the game board and displaying predetermined contents;
The display means comprises display control means for performing display control of loss compensation display relating to the compensation function,
A plurality of the detection means are provided in the transmission region corresponding to the plurality of predetermined regions in the transmission region,
The detection determination unit determines which of the plurality of detection units is detected by the detection unit,
The display control means performs display control of the loss compensation display based on a determination result of the detection determination means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the jackpot lottery means performs the jackpot lottery based on a game ball passing through the predetermined area. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs display control of the loss compensation display in a region behind the detection means that detects passage of a game ball based on a determination result of the detection determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The display control means detects the passage of the game ball when performing display control of the loss compensation display in the area behind the detection means that has detected the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination means. The loss compensation is performed in a region behind the detection unit that has detected the passage of the game ball until the detection determination unit determines that the detection unit different from the detection unit has detected the passage of the game ball. A gaming machine characterized by continuously performing display control of display. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The display control means detects the passage of the game ball when performing display control of the loss compensation display in the area behind the detection means that has detected the passage of the game ball based on the determination result of the detection determination means. In the region behind the detection means that detected the passage of the game ball, the detection means different from the detection means detected until the detection determination means determined that the passage of the game ball was detected a plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by continuously performing display control of loss compensation display.

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