JP5326901B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a player can use excitement and enjoyment received from a game even if the player is in a slump, and which allows the player to make efforts to come out of a slump. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 5 includes: a special symbol start pocket 111 for inputting a start signal; a plurality of lottery means (S100-S180) for drawing lots based on the input start signal; a game-selecting switch 117 for selecting a predetermined lottery mean out of the plurality of lottery means; a game-providing means (S420, S460) for providing games according to lottery results of the selected lottery means; a detection means (S220) for detecting the number of the lottery means selected by the lottery means-selecting means; integration means (S230-S250) for integrating the number of winning games according to the number of lottery means detected by the detection means, when the lottery means selected by the lottery means-selecting mean has a winning result; and a game-directing means (S300) for directing the game-providing means to perform a winning game when the number of winning games integrated by the integration means reaches a predetermined number. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a game such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, when a start sensor is activated, a gaming machine extracts one numerical value from a random number for lottery and compares it with a pre-set winning numerical value. When both values match, it is a big hit It is common to have a configuration that provides a jackpot game. In such a configuration, the player has no way to hit the big hit until he hits the big hit until the player hits the big hit by launching the game ball or continuing the operation of the lever or button silently. There was no other way than hope.

  Therefore, as a technique for giving the player an opportunity to make an effort to draw before the big hit, there is a concept that allows the player to select a game mode and a probability (for example, Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, (See Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4). There is also a technique for selecting the specifications of the gaming machine in order to change the mood (see Patent Document 5).

JP-A-10-99493 [paragraph numbers 0017, 0021, 0047] JP 2000-140246 A [paragraph numbers 0018, 0042, 0050, 0051, 0052] JP 2002-11176 [paragraph numbers 0074, 0077, 0078] JP 09-271567 A JP 2001-95985 A [paragraph number 0079]

  However, in these conventional techniques, even if it is a technique for changing the lottery random number or changing the game mode, it continues to hit the game ball silently or operate the lever until the next big hit. Other than switching the lottery random number or switching the game mode, I could hardly enjoy the enjoyment of the game. For this reason, when it becomes a so-called slump state in which the next big hit cannot be easily pulled, there is a possibility that the willingness to continue the game is reduced, the feeling of frustration is increased, or the interest received from the game is remarkably reduced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make use of the interest received from a game even in a slump state and can make an effort to escape from the slump state.

As means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that a start signal input means for inputting a start signal, a plurality of lottery means for performing lottery based on the input start signal, and selecting means selecting means for selecting a predetermined selecting means from drawing means, and selecting means number detecting means for detecting the number of lottery means selected by the upper Symbol selecting means selecting means selected by the selecting means selecting means When the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, the lottery means is added to the number-of-games integrating means for integrating the number of games according to the number of lottery means detected by the number-of-lots detecting means and the number-of-games integrating means. The gist is provided with a jackpot game providing means for providing a jackpot game when the number of games per game reaches a predetermined number.

When the start signal input means inputs a start signal, a plurality of lottery means perform lottery based on the start signal.

When the lottery result of a predetermined lottery means selected from a plurality of lottery means by the lottery means selecting means is a win, the number of the selected lottery means is detected by the lottery means number detecting means, and this is detected. The number of games per game corresponding to the number of games is accumulated by the number of games per game, and when the number of games per game reached a predetermined number , the big hit game providing means provides the jackpot game .

Although the frequency of the more lottery means a larger number corresponds to selecting the extracted players stages increases, depending on the frequency increases, until the jackpot gaming providing means reaches a condition to provide a jackpot gaming, the per selecting means Many times are required.

Therefore, it becomes possible to feel gradually be close to the big hit to Yu skills who, even during the slump can give hope to the player, it says it is possible to improve the game of extremely Excellent effect.

  Further, it is possible to select that the big hit game is executed by hitting one lottery means without hitting frequently, and it is possible to answer various player's demands.

Therefore, the interest of the gaming machine can be utilized to the maximum, and it can be used to capture the gaming machine.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that each of the plurality of lottery means is provided with a start signal input means, and the start signal input means inputs a start signal that is output independently of each other. A gist of the gaming machine according to claim 1.

When the start signal input means provided in each of the plurality of lottery means inputs a start signal that is output independently, the lottery means that inputs the start signal performs the lottery. In this case, the big hit game is provided. The jackpot game is provided by means when the following conditions are satisfied.

When the lottery result of a predetermined lottery means selected from a plurality of lottery means by the lottery means selecting means is a win, the number of the selected lottery means is detected by the lottery means number detecting means, and this is detected. The number of games per game corresponding to the number of games is accumulated by the number of games per game, and when the number of games per game reached a predetermined number , the big hit game providing means provides the jackpot game .

Although the frequency of the more lottery means a larger number corresponds to selecting the extracted players stages increases, depending on the frequency increases, until the jackpot gaming providing means reaches a condition to provide a jackpot gaming, the per selecting means Many times are required.

Therefore, it becomes possible to feel gradually be close to the big hit to Yu skills who, even during the slump can give hope to the player, it says it is possible to improve the game of extremely Excellent effect.

  Further, it is possible to select that the big hit game is executed by hitting one lottery means without hitting frequently, and it is possible to answer various player's demands.

  In addition, since each start signal input means inputs a start signal that is output independently, it is possible to select a lottery means in consideration of the frequency of occurrence of each start signal. That is, by selecting a lottery means using a start signal having a high frequency of occurrence, it is possible to obtain many opportunities for lottery by the lottery means. Therefore, when the lottery means have almost the same lottery probability, it is possible to expect an advantageous game (a game that often occurs) by selecting a lottery means having a high star signal generation frequency. . In addition, when the generation frequency of the start signal is different from the lottery probability of the lottery means, the pleasure of selecting the lottery means in order to play an advantageous game occurs. In any case, it is possible to improve game playability.

Therefore, the interest of the gaming machine can be utilized to the maximum, and it can be used to capture the gaming machine.
3. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the jackpot game providing means provides a game corresponding to each lottery result of the plurality of lottery means. The gist of this game machine.

Thereby, a different game is provided for each lottery means, and it is possible to grasp the winning lottery means from the provided jackpot game . In addition, you can receive various jackpot games .

As a result, it is possible to change the lottery means to be selected by watching the big hit game . For example, when it is desired to obtain a big hit game in a short time, it is possible to select a lottery means with a large number of games per game. , Can improve the playability.

In addition, a lottery means is selected in anticipation of the type of the next big hit game , and it is possible to enjoy the game depending on whether or not this selection has been made successfully.
Therefore, the interest of the gaming machine can be utilized to the maximum, and it can be used to capture the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the number-of-games accumulating unit is configured to add the number of games per game corresponding to each of the plurality of lottery units, according to the number of lottery units detected by the lottery-unit number detecting unit. A gist of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

Accordingly, the number of games per game is independently integrated for each lottery means in accordance with the number of lottery means, and each winning judgment is made. Therefore, by selecting the lottery means, the number of games per game of all the lottery means is similarly increased by a fraction of the selected number, so that all the lottery means can be a big hit at the same time, or a specific lottery means By increasing the number of games per game , it is possible to aim for a big game with a specific lottery means.

As a result, for example, if a long game time is considered, the accumulated values of all or many lottery means are increased simultaneously so that all games can be simultaneously hit. It is possible to select a game technique such as generating a big hit game state (Long Ren-chan) and raising the mood.

  If you want to finish a game in a short time, you can select one or a small number of lottery means or a lottery means with a large integrated value, and select a game technique that quickly pulls a big hit game. .

Therefore, it is possible to select a variety of play techniques, which is extremely excellent.
In other words, it is possible to make full use of the interest of the gaming machine and to use it for exploiting the gaming machine.

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the number of games per game is divided and accumulated corresponding to each of the plurality of lottery means. The gist is a gaming machine.

As a result, the number of games per game is sorted and accumulated independently for each lottery means, and the determination of the big hit game is made. Therefore, by selecting all the lottery means and increasing the number of games per game of all the lottery means in the same way, all the lottery means can be a big hit game at the same time, or only a specific lottery means Is selected, and the integrated value of the number per game of the lottery means is increased by a particularly large amount, it becomes possible to aim at the big hit game by the specific lottery means.

As a result, for example, when thinking about a long game time, by increasing the integrated value of all or many lottery means at the same time, so that all games become a big hit game at the same time, It is possible to select a game technique such as generating a continuous hit game state (long ream) and raising the mood.

  If you want to finish a game in a short time, you can select one or a small number of lottery means or a lottery means with a large integrated value, and select a game technique that quickly pulls a big hit game. .

Therefore, it is possible to select a variety of play techniques, which is extremely excellent.
In other words, it is possible to make full use of the interest of the gaming machine and to use it for exploiting the gaming machine.

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising a per game number notifying means for notifying the number per game accumulated in the per game number accumulating means. The summary is the gaming machine described.

Thus, since the number of games accumulated for each lottery means is notified, it becomes possible to select the lottery means for increasing the number of games accumulated in a specific number-of-games accumulating means in particular. In addition, the lottery means can be selected so that the number of games per game accumulated in all the games per number of games means becomes substantially the same value, and the big hit game can be provided at the same time.

As a result, if a long game time is considered, the integrated value of all or many lottery means can be increased at the same time, and the lottery means can be selected so that all games can be a big hit at the same time. It is possible to select a game technique such as generating a continuous big hit game state (long ream) and raising the mood.

  If you want to finish a game in a short time, you can select one or a small number of lottery means or a lottery means with a large integrated value, and select a game technique that quickly pulls a big hit game. .

Therefore, it is possible to select a variety of play techniques, which is extremely excellent.
In other words, it is possible to make full use of the interest of the gaming machine and to use it for exploiting the gaming machine.

2 is a front view of the gaming machine 5. FIG. 2 is a block diagram relating to an interface between a main board 1, a prize ball control board 3, an audio lamp design control board 7, a launch control board 13 and a power supply board 15 of the gaming machine 5. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electric control system of the gaming machine 5. FIG. It is an external view of game selection SW117. It is a flowchart of a 1st, 2nd, 3rd game per judgment processing routine. It is a flowchart of a big hit number calculation processing routine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating jackpot number and virtual jackpot number. It is a flowchart of a big hit game processing routine. It is a flowchart of a game symbol display process routine. 7 is a flowchart of a provision processing routine of out-of-game (including reach) executed by the main board 1; It is a flowchart of a game selection process routine. It is a flowchart of a display possible flag processing routine. It is a flowchart of a display enable display processing routine. It is a flowchart of a winning status display processing routine. It is explanatory drawing of the display state of jackpot number. It is a block diagram of the vicinity of the special symbol display device 323 of the gaming machine 321. It is an external view of the first and second special symbol game hold number display devices 327 and 329. It is an external view of game selection SW341. It is a flowchart of a special symbol game processing routine. It is a front view of the gaming machine 361. It is an external view of game selection SW387. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a structure, an operation state, a function, etc. of the 1st variable port 375 of a start checker and a normal winning opening switching type, and the 2nd variable port 377. FIG. It is a flowchart of a special symbol game processing routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol game display (no big hit flag) processing routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol game display (with a big hit flag) processing routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol game display (with virtual jackpot flag) routine. It is explanatory drawing of the display state of the special symbol display apparatus 365. FIG. It is a front view of the gaming machine 451. It is a front view of game selection SW471. It is explanatory drawing of the game selected by game selection SW471. It is a flowchart of the game selected by game selection SW471. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine 1005. FIG. It is a partial front view showing a part of the front of the gaming machine 1005.

Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a main board 1 of the gaming machine 5, a prize ball control board 3, an audio lamp design control board 7, and a launch control board 13. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electric control system of the gaming machine 5.

  The gaming machine 5 provides a pachinko game, and as shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine frame 101 that provides a chassis of the gaming machine 5, a gaming board 103 attached to the gaming machine frame 101, An upper plate 105, a lower plate 107, and a firing handle 109 are provided. The game board 103 includes a special symbol display device (also referred to as a special symbol LCD) 47 for displaying a known special symbol game, a special symbol start winning port 111, two normal symbol start ports 113, and the gaming machine 5. A mascot ornament 115 and a special winning opening 116 that is opened in the case of a special symbol jackpot are attached. The special symbol start winning opening 111 has a normal symbol display device 49 that starts changing when the game ball 106 passes through the normal symbol start port 113 and a normal symbol display device 49 that is opened when the normal symbol display device 49 is hit. An electric accessory 112 is attached. When the ordinary electric accessory 112 is released, it becomes easy for the game ball 106 to win the special symbol start winning opening 111.

On the other hand, a game selection SW 117, which will be described in detail later, is disposed in the vicinity of the launch handle 109 attached to the gaming machine frame 101.
In addition, the gaming machine 5 includes a main board 1 that performs main control as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a prize ball control board 3 that performs sub-control, an audio lamp symbol control board 7, A launch control board 13 and a power board 15 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 1 has an input switch (input SW) 16 as described below, an output solenoid (output SOL) 18 such as a big prize opening SOL, a normal electric accessory SOL, and the like. An external terminal board 21 for outputting status signals such as the number of symbol determinations, jackpots, a prize winning opening, a supply ball shortage switch (supply ball shortage SW) 23, a base tray full switch (base plate full SW) 25, A game selection SW 117 is connected. As shown in FIG. 4, the game selection SW 117 includes three lamp built-in push button switches 117A, 117B, and 117C, a confirmation built-in push button switch 117D, and a winning button display clear push button switch 117E. I have. The lamp built-in push button switch 117A has a game name such as “first game probability 1/400” and a lottery probability display. The lamp built-in push button switch 117B has “second game probability 1/350”. The game name and lottery probability display, etc. are provided, and the built-in lamp pushbutton switch 117C is provided with a game name such as “third game probability 1/300” and the lottery probability display, and a confirmation lamp The built-in push button switch 117D has a “push” display, and a “confirm” display 117Da in the vicinity thereof.

The push button switch 117E for clearing the winning status display is disposed in the concave portion 117Ea and is covered by the movable cover member 117Eb.
Thereby, the push button switch 117E for clearing the winning state display is operated by opening the movable covering member 117Eb and being pushed into the concave portion 117Ea. Therefore, it has a structure which prevents pushing inadvertently.

  With such a configuration, when the push button switch 117A with a built-in lamp is pressed, the game selection SW 117 is turned on and a state in which the built-in lamp (not shown) is turned on to express the selected state or the activated state. When the 1 selection signal is output to the main board 1 and the built-in lamp push button switch 117B is pressed, a built-in lamp (not shown) is turned on to express the selection state or the operation state, and the game 2 selection signal Is output to the main board 1, and when the built-in lamp push button switch 117C is pressed, a built-in lamp (not shown) is turned on to indicate that it is in a selected state or an operating state, and a game 3 selection signal is sent to the main board. 1 and a built-in lamp push button switch 117D is pressed, a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit, and the selected state or Together to represent it is actuated state, and outputs a confirmation signal to the main substrate 1.

It should be noted that when the lamp built-in push button switches 117A, 117B, 117C are pressed again for 2 seconds or longer, the selected state is released.
When the push button switch 117E for clearing the winning status display is continuously pressed for 4 seconds or more, a winning status display clear signal is output to the main board 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the input SW 16 includes a first type start port SW, a specific area SW, a large winning port SW (also used as a count SW), left and right normal symbol operation gates SW, a normal electric accessory SW, and a normal winning port SW. (Left and right sleeve winning opening SW, left and right falling winning opening SW) and the like, and these outputs are supplied to the main board 1 through a 9-bit switch (SW) signal line.

The main board 1 also receives a + 32V power supply, a + 12V power supply, a + 5V power supply, a backup power supply, a reset signal, a power failure signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 15.
The signal input in this way is used to provide a game on the main board 1. Further, an 8-bit data signal, a 1-bit strobe signal, a reset signal, a power failure signal, and a clear signal are supplied from the main board 1 to the prize ball control board 3.

Further, an 8-bit data signal, a 1-bit strobe signal, and a reset signal are supplied to the sound lamp symbol control board 7.
As a result, the following processing is generally performed.

  The prize ball control board 3 is based on the data signal input from the main board 1 and the strobe signal, and the prize ball SW1 (31), the prize ball SW2 (32), the ball rental SW1 (33), and the ball rental SW2 (34). Using the award ball motor control SW 35 and the award ball motor 37, information is output to the external terminal board 41 for the frame, the game ball 106 is paid out to the upper plate 105, and a 1-bit launch control signal is output. Output to the launch control board 13. Further, a status indicator 46 is attached to the prize ball control board 3 and a frame external terminal plate 41 is connected thereto. The frame external terminal plate 41 is provided with an information output terminal, an illegal output terminal, a prize ball terminal, a ball lending terminal, a metal frame open terminal, and an inner frame open terminal. Are connected, and the inner frame opening SW 45 is connected to the inner frame opening terminal.

The prize balls SW1 (31) and the prize balls SW2 (32) count the number of prize balls. The ball rental SW1 (33) and the ball rental SW2 (34) count the number of balls rental.
In the specification, terms such as ball rental and ball rental are mixed, but they have almost the same meaning.

  The sound lamp symbol control board 7 is based on the data signal transmitted from the main board 1, the strobe signal, and the reset signal, and the special symbol display device (special symbol LCD) 47 and the normal symbol display device (normal symbol 7). A segment LCD) 49 is used to display a special symbol of the game and a normal symbol. In addition, a winning state, which will be described later, a virtual winning state display, a virtual jackpot game, and the like are displayed.

  In addition, an electrical decoration pattern synchronized with the special symbol or game content is generated using the electrical illumination 53 emitted by the LED, and a sound effect or announcement corresponding to the game content is generated from the speaker 51.

In addition, it is connected to the display enable lamp 54 for displaying that the winning status display shown in FIG. 4 is possible, and performs a process indicating that the winning status display described later is possible.
The sound lamp symbol control board 7 is a sub-control board which has been conventionally divided into a sound board, a lamp board, and a symbol control board. Therefore, the sound lamp symbol control board 7 executes substantially the same processing as that performed by the conventional sound board, lamp substrate, and symbol control board.

Moreover, by integrating into one body in this way, it is possible to save space, save energy, reduce costs, and synchronize sound, electrical decoration, and image display.
The launch control board 13 inputs a 1-bit launch control signal from the prize ball control board 3 and is connected to the touch plate 61, the launch stop SW 63, and the launch motor 65, and controls the launch state of the game ball.

  The main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the sound lamp symbol control board 7, and the launch control board 13, which have been outlined above, include a reset signal line RSW from the power board 15 and a + 5V power supply line DGW 5. Are connected to the + 12V power supply line DGW12. Further, a + 32V power supply line DGW 32 is connected to the main board 1 and the launch control board 13, and a + 24V power supply line DGW 24 is connected to the sound lamp symbol control board 7.

  The reset signal line RSW is for collectively resetting the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the sound lamp symbol control board 7, and the launch control board 13 from the power supply board 15. Used for initialization at the start of power supply. The reset signal line RSW is first supplied from the power supply board 15 to the main board 1 and the launch control board 13. Next, the main board 1 is branched and sent to the prize ball control board 3 and the sound lamp symbol control board 7. In this way, by supplying the reset signal to each board by the feed wiring from the main board 1, the number of wiring directly from the power board 15 to each board such as the prize ball control board 3 and the voice lamp symbol control board 7 is reduced. It becomes possible to reduce the number of man-hours for assembling and dismantling connection wiring.

  Further, from the power supply board 15, a power failure signal line TSW, a backup power supply line BKW, and a clear signal line CSW are connected to the main board 1. A backup power supply line BKW is connected from the power supply board 15 to the prize ball control board 3. The power failure signal line TSW is first supplied from the power supply board 15 to the main board 1, branched in the main board 1, and sent to the winning ball control board 3.

The clear signal line CSW is first supplied from the power supply board 15 to the main board 1, branched in the main board 1, and sent to the winning ball control board 3.
The main board 1 to which the power failure signal line TSW, the backup power supply line BKW, and the clear signal line CSW are supplied, and the prize ball control board 3 are all micro control units (micro) taking into account the security for well-known gaming machines. A control unit using a computer). The micro control unit includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The RAM retains data even after the power of the + 5V power supply supplied by the + 5V power supply line DGW5 is reduced by the backup power supplied by the backup power supply line BKW. Here, the power supply board 15 that supplies power to the backup power supply line BKW has a capability of supplying backup power for 20 hours or more after the AC 24V power supplied to the gaming machine 5 is cut off.

  Next, based on FIG. 2, power supply and signal supply are performed among the power supply board 15, the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the sound lamp symbol control board 7, and the launch control board 13. A configuration to be performed will be described. Detailed description of the configuration is omitted.

  The power supply board 15 includes a clear SW 121 and a power failure signal generation for supplying power and signals to the main board 1, prize ball control board 3, voice lamp design control board 7, and launch control board 13. A circuit 123, a reset signal generation circuit 125, a main board and prize ball control board backup power supply generation circuit 127, a + 5V and + 12V power supply generation circuit 131, and a + 24V and + 32V power supply generation circuit 133 are provided.

  The clear SW 121 is a push button switch structure that is mounted at a position where it can be operated from the back side of the gaming machine 5, and is mounted on the power supply board 15. Instead of the push button structure, a key switch structure operated with a predetermined key may be used. A clear signal line CSW is connected to the clear SW 121. The clear signal line CSW is first connected to the main board 1 and then connected to the prize ball control board 3 by a feed wiring.

The power failure signal creation circuit 123 is connected to the power failure signal line TSW, and outputs a power failure signal to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3.
The reset signal generation circuit 125 is connected to the reset signal line RSW, and outputs the reset signal to the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the sound lamp symbol control board 7, and the launch control board 13.

The main board and prize ball control board backup power supply creation circuit 127 is connected to the backup power supply line BKW, and outputs the backup power to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3.
The + 5V and + 12V power generation circuit 131 is connected to the + 5V power supply line DGW5 and the + 12V power supply line DGW12. The + 5V power supply and the + 12V power supply are connected to the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, and the voice lamp symbol control. Output to the board 7 and the launch control board 13.

  The + 24V and + 32V power generation circuit 133 is connected to the + 24V power supply line DGW24 and the + 32V power supply line DGW32, supplies + 24V power to the sound lamp symbol control board 7 described later, and + 32V power to the main board 1 and launch. Output to the control board 13.

  The main board 1 that receives power (+ 5V, + 12V, + 32V), reset signal, etc. from the power board 15 is a micro control unit (MPU) 71 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and a system connected to the MPU 71. A reset circuit 141, a power failure signal reception circuit 143, a clear signal reception circuit 145, a port circuit 147, a strobe signal transmission circuit 149, and a data signal transmission circuit 150 are provided.

  The MPU 71 includes a RESET terminal 151, an NMI terminal 153, a PORT terminal 157, and a DATA terminal 159. Note that the line indicating the low enable, which is the line above the characters “NMI”, like the NMI terminal 153, is described only in the drawings, and is not described in the specification. Unless otherwise specified, the symbols used to describe the terminals of the MPUs 71 and 83 conform to the microprocessor standard indicated by the trademark “Z80” of Zylog Corporation.

  The RESET terminal 151 is connected to the system reset circuit 141 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 141. A detailed description of the operation of the MPU 71 is omitted.

The NMI terminal 153 is connected to the power failure signal receiving circuit 143 connected to the power failure signal line TSW, and inputs the power failure signal via the power failure signal receiving circuit 143.
The PORT terminal 157 is connected to a clear signal receiving circuit 145 connected to the clear signal line CSW, and inputs a clear signal via the clear signal receiving circuit 145.

  The DATA terminal 159 directly controls the winning ball control board 3 and the sound lamp symbol control board 7 by outputting data to the strobe signal transmission circuit 149 and the data signal transmission circuit 150 via the port circuit 147. Output a strobe signal and a data signal. The strobe signal is output to the strobe signal line STBW, and the data signal is output to the data signal line DATAW.

  The prize ball control board 3 that receives power (+ 5V, + 12V) from the power board 15 and receives reset signals and the like from the power board 15 via the main board 1 is a micro that includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. Control unit (MPU) 83, system reset circuit 161 connected to MPU 83, power failure signal receiving circuit 163, strobe signal receiving circuit 165, data signal receiving circuit 167, port circuit 169, and firing control signal output A circuit 171 and a clear signal receiving circuit 177 are provided.

The MPU 83 includes a RESET terminal 173, an NMI terminal 175, a PORT terminal 180, a CLK / TRG2 terminal 179, and a DATA terminal 183.
The RESET terminal 173 is connected to a system reset circuit 161 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 161. A detailed description of the operation of the MPU 83 is omitted.

The NMI terminal 175 is connected to the power failure signal receiving circuit 163 connected to the power failure signal line TSW, and inputs the power failure signal via the power failure signal receiving circuit 163.
The strobe signal receiving circuit 165 connected to the strobe signal line STBW is connected to the CLK / TRG2 terminal 179, and the strobe signal is input via the strobe signal receiving circuit 165.

The DATA terminal 183 inputs a data signal through the data signal receiving circuit 167 connected to the data signal line DATAW and the port circuit 169.
The data signal branched by the port circuit 169 is connected to the firing control signal output circuit 171.

  The sound lamp design control board 7 that receives power (+ 5V, + 12V, + 24V), reset signal, etc. from the power supply board 15 is connected to the MPU 181 with a micro control unit (MPU) 181 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. The system reset circuit 184, the strobe signal reception circuit 185, the data signal reception circuit 187, and the synchronization signal output circuit 182 are provided. The synchronization signal output circuit 182 outputs a synchronization signal used when synchronizing the operation timing of the sound lamp symbol control board 7 with other gaming machines 5. Here, detailed description is omitted. Further, the synchronization signal output circuit 182 may or may not be provided in the sound lamp symbol control board 7.

  With this synchronization signal output circuit 182, for example, the operation timing of the display start of the symbols on the sound lamp symbol control board 7 (display start of the demo symbols and idling symbols) and the display start of the illuminations (display start of the jackpot illumination) are, for example, If the reset signal is illegally generated by a so-called goto action when the reset signal is input and is synchronized with another gaming machine 5 in increments of 5 seconds, the display of the symbol of the gaming machine 5 is Only the operation start timing of the decoration display is changed. That is, only the symbol display timing and the illumination display timing of the gaming machine 5 on which the fraud is set are shifted, and an indication that the goth act has been set indirectly is made.

The MPU 181 includes a RESET terminal 189, an INT0 terminal 191, and PORT terminals 193, 194, and 196.
The RESET terminal 189 is connected to a system reset circuit 184 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 184. A detailed description of the operation of the MPU 181 is omitted.

  The INT0 terminal 191 is connected to the strobe signal receiving circuit 185 connected to the strobe signal line STBW, and inputs a low enable strobe signal via the strobe signal receiving circuit 185.

The PORT terminal 193 inputs a data signal via the data signal receiving circuit 187 connected to the data signal line DATAW.
The PORT terminal 194 and the PORT terminal 196 are connected to the synchronization signal output circuit 182. A reset signal is input to the synchronization signal output circuit 182.

  The launch control board 13 that receives power (+ 5V, + 12V, + 32V), a reset signal and the like from the power board 15 includes a launch control circuit 251 having an electronic control circuit, and a reset circuit 253 connected to the launch control circuit 251. And a launch control signal input circuit 255.

  The firing control circuit 251 inputs a reset signal via the reset circuit 253 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and outputs the firing control signal via the firing control signal input circuit 255 connected to the firing control signal line HSSW. input.

Next, a game executed by the gaming machine 5 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first, second, and third game per-judgment processing routine executed by the main board 1 every several milliseconds. FIG. 6 is executed by the main board 1 every few milliseconds. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot number and the virtual jackpot number, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the jackpot game processing routine executed by the main board 1, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a game symbol display processing routine executed by the main board 1, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a provision processing routine of out-of-game (including reach) executed by the main board 1, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a game selection processing routine executed every few milliseconds, and FIG. 12 shows a display enable flag processing routine executed every few milliseconds by the main board 1. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a display enable display processing routine executed every few milliseconds by the main board 1, and FIG. 14 is a winning status display process executed every few milliseconds by the main board 1. A flowchart of the routine, FIG. 15, is an explanatory diagram of the display state of the big hit number.

  When the game machine 5 is supplied with power, a game random number generation (lottery) process (not shown) is repeatedly executed, and the game ball 106 wins the special symbol start winning opening 111, so that the first type start opening of the input SW16. When the start signal output from the SW is input, three first game random numbers, second game random numbers, and third game random numbers are extracted, and the first game random number buffer, second game random number buffer, and third game random number are extracted. Execute the process of storing in the buffer. The first game random number, the second game random number, and the third game random number stored here are obtained by independent lottery processing, and are extracted between the first game random number, the second game random number, and the third game random number. Are generated so that no correlation exists.

  Here, the first game random number is set to 1/400, the second game random number is set to 1/350, and the third game random number is set to 1/300. This set value is a design matter. In addition, a commonly used random number is reserved. For example, four are reserved.

  In the state where three first game random numbers, second game random numbers, and third game random numbers are stored in the first game random number buffer, the second game random number buffer, and the third game random number buffer in this way, When the second and third game per-judgment processing is started, first, a first game random number input process for inputting the first game random number from the first game random number buffer is performed (S100), and the read first game A hit determination is made to determine whether the random number is a hit value (S110), and if it is determined to be a win, a first per game flag set indicating that the first game random number is a win is performed. (S120), the process proceeds to the next. On the other hand, if it is not determined that it is a win in S110, the process proceeds to the next, and a second game random number input process for inputting the second game random number from the second game random number buffer is performed (S130). A hit determination is made to determine whether the read second game random number is a hit value (S140), and if it is determined to be a win, the second game indicating that the second game random number is a win. A hit flag is set (S150), and the process proceeds to the next. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a win in S140, the process proceeds to the next, and a third game random number input process for inputting the third game random number from the third game random number buffer is performed (S160). A hit determination is made to determine whether the read third game random number is a hit value (S170), and if it is determined to be a win, a third game indicating that the third game random number is a win. A hit flag is set (S180), and this routine is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is not determined in S170 that it is a win, this routine is once terminated.

  With the first, second, and third game hit determination processes in FIG. 5 described above, it is possible to record that the three independent first, second, and third games are hit. become. Seeing this in the processing described later, it is used to provide jackpot processing and virtual jackpot processing.

  Next, when the big hit number calculation process of FIG. 6 is started, first, according to FIG. 5, it is determined whether there is an increase in the big hit number to determine whether there is a first, second, or third per game flag set. Going (S200), if it is determined that there is, then the game determined to be that hit has been selected in the process described in detail later (whether selection has increased) ) Is determined (S210), and if it is determined that the number of selected items has increased in this determination, the number of selected items is further determined (S220).

  If it is determined by this determination that the number of selections is “1”, that is, if the game selected by only one game is won, the jackpot number buffer 301 of the next selected game (see FIG. 7). A process of adding the number of big hits “1” to (exemplifies the state) is performed (S230). For example, when the process of adding the big hit number “1” to the first game is performed, “1” is added to the area 303 of the big hit number buffer 301 shown in FIG. For example, until now, if it is “0”, it becomes “1”. Although details regarding the jackpot number will be described later, when this is 1, the jackpot game of the game is provided. If the jackpot number is 2, 3, or 4 (when the jackpot stock function is provided), the value of the personality is that the jackpot game is provided twice, three times, or four times.

  If it is determined in S220 that the number of selections is 2, then a process of adding each of the big hit numbers “1/2” to the two areas of the big hit number buffer 301 of the selected game is performed. It performs (S240). For example, when the process of adding the big hit number “1/2” to the first and second games is performed, “1/2” is added to the areas 303 and 305 of the big hit number buffer 301 shown in FIG. For example, until now, “0” is “½”.

  Alternatively, when it is determined in S220 that the number of selections is 3, processing for adding the jackpot number “1/3” to the three locations in all areas of the jackpot number buffer 301 of the selected game next. (S250). For example, if processing for adding a jackpot number “1/3” to the first, second, and third games is performed, “1/3” is added to the areas 303, 305, and 307 of the jackpot number buffer 301 shown in FIG. . For example, until now, “0” is “1/3”.

As described above, after adding the number of big hits by the value “1” (S230 to 250), the first, second, and third game hit flags are cleared (S260), and this routine is once ended.
The above steps S200 to S260 are processing for adding the number of jackpots that will lead to providing the jackpot immediately or gradually in the future.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S210 that there is an increase in selection, it is determined that the number of games that have not been selected by the game selection SW 117 will increase, that is, a game that has not been selected by the player has been won. In this case, next, it is determined how many are selected (S270). If it is determined in this determination that the number of selections is “1”, that is, if the number of unselected games is two. In step S280, a virtual jackpot number is added by "1/2" to the unselected game (S280). For example, when the third game is selected, if the process of adding the virtual jackpot number “1/2” to the first and second games is performed, the areas 309 and 311 of the jackpot number buffer 301 shown in FIG. 1/2 "is added. Although details regarding the virtual jackpot number will be described later, when this value becomes 1, a virtual jackpot game of the game is provided.

  If it is determined in S270 that the selection is “2”, that is, if the unselected game is 1, the process of adding “1” to the virtual jackpot to the unselected game. (S290). For example, when the first and second games are selected, if the process of adding the virtual jackpot number “1” to the third game is performed, “1” is added to the area 313 of the jackpot number buffer 301 shown in FIG. Is done.

After the process of adding the virtual jackpot number in S280 and 290, the above-described first, second, and third game winning flags are cleared (S260), and this routine is temporarily ended.
S200, 210, and 270 to 290 described above are processes for adding the number of virtual jackpots, which is related to providing virtual jackpots in the future.

  If the game selected by the player is won by the big hit number calculation process described above, the hit is divided by the selected number of games and added, while the game not selected by the player is hit. If there is, the virtual big hit number can be added in proportion to the number of games that were not selected. Therefore, if the number of games selected is small, the chance of adding a big hit number decreases, but on the other hand, the number of big hits to be added increases by one addition process.

  Therefore, taking advantage of this feature, it is possible to change the game to be selected and increase or decrease the number of games to be selected, aiming for a big hit, and it is possible to incorporate reasoning and feeling elements into pachinko games, Playability is improved.

Next, the jackpot game of FIG. 8 will be described.
The jackpot game of FIG. 8 is activated when it is determined that the game is a jackpot game in the processing described later.

First, a jackpot game for a game whose jackpot number is greater than or equal to the value “1” is provided (S300), and then the value “1” is subtracted from the jackpot number that provided the jackpot game (S310).
As a result, the provision of the big hit game of the game whose jackpot number is “1” or more is executed. When a jackpot game is provided, the value “1” is subtracted from the jackpot number as a price for the jackpot game.

As described above, normally, a big hit game is provided, but the gaming machine 5 also provides a virtual hit game as described based on FIG.
When the game symbol display process of FIG. 9 is started every few milliseconds, first, the big hit number of the value “1” or more in any of the areas 303, 305, or 307 of the big hit number buffer 301 of FIG. Is stored, and if there is, it is determined that it is a big hit (determination of whether there is a big hit) (S400).

  Here, if it is determined that there is a big hit, a process of changing the special symbol of the game to be displayed next on the special symbol display device 47 to the game screen of the game 1, the game 2 or the game 3 having the big hit ( A process of switching to a game with a big win is performed (S410), and a big game (details are shown in FIG. 8) is provided from the reach game on the game screen (S420).

  Therefore, even in the case of a game other than the game in which the special symbol of the game displayed on the special symbol display device 47 is a big hit, the big hit game image is always displayed on the special symbol display device 47. . For example, when the second game is a big hit with the game symbol of the first game being displayed until it is determined that there is a big hit in S400, the game symbol is changed to the game symbol of the second game. As a result, the symbol of the second game that is a big hit is displayed, and the player does not miss the symbol of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in S400 that there is a big jackpot, it is next determined whether there is a virtual jackpot (S430). The determination of the virtual jackpot is made by searching whether the virtual jackpot number of the value “1” or more is stored in any of the areas 309, 311 or 313 of the jackpot number buffer 301 in FIG. Judged as a virtual jackpot. If it is determined that the game is a virtual jackpot (S430), then the game is switched to a game that has become a virtual jackpot (S440), and in that game, reach game → virtual jackpot expression → virtual jackpot game is provided ( S450). Virtual jackpot game is a technology that aims to provide the best of pachinko games by letting a player taste only the atmosphere of a jackpot game. Basically, the big prize opening 116 does not open and close, Works like a jackpot game. As a modified example, the appearance of the gaming machine 5 that is hitting big is displayed on the special symbol display device 47.

  By providing such a virtual jackpot game, it is realized that the selection of the game by the player has an important meaning for obtaining the jackpot, and the game selection of the gaming machine 5 is made seriously. Is further improved.

  If it is determined in S430 that neither a big hit nor a virtual big hit is made, then a release game (including reach) is provided (details are shown in FIG. 10), and this routine is once ended (S460). ).

By the game symbol display process described above, the image of the big hit or the virtual big hit game, which is the most important event in the gaming machine 5, can be displayed without fail.
In the provision of out-of-game (including reach), as shown in FIG. 10, first, whether or not there is an increase in the number of big hits for judging whether there is a flag set for the first, second, or third game by the processing of FIG. Judgment is made (S500), and if the jackpot number has increased, then a process of switching to a game with an increased jackpot number is performed (S510), and then a jackpot increase symbol for notifying that the jackpot number has increased is displayed. Then, a process of providing a missed game is performed (S520). As a result, the special symbol of the game with the increased number of jackpots will be displayed on the special symbol display device 47, although it will not cause a big jackpot, and it is possible to hint at the game with a big jackpot from the change of the game image Thus, it can be implied that the player is approaching the big hit, and the gaming property of the gaming machine 5 can be improved.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S500 that there is no increase in the number of jackpots, next, normal to super reach symbols are displayed, and a process of providing an off game is performed (S530).
By providing out-of-games (including reach) as described above, even when out-of-games increase the number of jackpots, it can behave differently at other times, improving gameability in cases other than jackpots. It becomes possible.

  The game selection process shown in FIG. 11 is prepared for the player to select the first, second, and third games with reference to the above-described game image change state, jackpot occurrence state, virtual jackpot occurrence state, and the like. Has been.

  First, a game selection switch input process for inputting the state of the game selection SW 117 is performed (S600). Next, based on whether the lamp built-in push button switch 117A is operated, it is determined whether or not the first game is selected (S610). If the first game is selected, the first game selection flag is set. On the other hand, if the first game selection is not selected, the first game selection flag is cleared (S630).

  Further, based on whether the lamp built-in push button switch 117B is operated, it is determined whether or not the second game is selected (S640). If the second game is selected, the second game selection flag is set. On the other hand, if the second game selection is not selected, the second game selection flag is cleared (S660).

  Further, based on whether the lamp built-in push button switch 117C is operated, it is determined whether or not the third game is selected (S670). If the third game is selected, the third game selection flag is set. On the other hand, if the third game selection is not selected, the third game selection flag is cleared (S690).

As a result, the player's intention to select a game is recorded in the gaming machine 5.
Next, the display enable flag process of FIG. 12 will be described.
This process is a process for determining whether or not to permit display of the storage state of the jackpot number buffer 301 shown in FIG. 7 according to the player's selection.

  First, a winning state display clear switch input process, which is a process of inputting the state of the push button switch 117E for clearing the winning state display, is performed (S700), and then it is determined whether the winning state display is cleared based on the input (S700). S710) If the display is not clear, it is next determined whether or not the input interval of the start signal is 5 minutes or more (a design item for determining whether or not the same player continues to play a game). (S720) If it is not more than 5 minutes, that is, if it can be determined that almost the same player continues to play the game, the start signal is integrated (S730) and it is determined whether the integrated value is 100 or more. (S740) If the integrated value is 100 or more, that is, the display permission requirement that the game is continued until the start signal becomes 100 or more by the same player is satisfied. If so, perform the set of display enable flag (S750), the routine is finished.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S710 that the winning status display is cleared, that is, if the player wants to clear the display enable flag, the integrated value of the start signal is cleared (S760) and then displayed. The enable flag is cleared (S770), and this routine is temporarily terminated.

  In S720, even if it is determined that the input interval of the start signal is 5 minutes or more, there is a display permission requirement that the game is continued until the start signal becomes 100 or more by the same player. Since it is determined that it is not satisfied, the integrated value of the start signal is cleared (S760), then the display enable flag is cleared (S770), and this routine is once ended.

With the display enable flag processing described above, it is possible to set whether or not display of the winning state is permitted based on the player's gaming state.
Next, the display enable display process shown in FIG. 13 for displaying the state of the display enable flag will be described.

  When this process is activated, it is first determined whether or not the display enable flag is set (S800). If the display enable flag is set as a result of this determination, the display enable lamp 54 is turned on to indicate that the player can display the winning state (S810), while the display enable flag is set. If not, the display enable lamp 54 is turned off to indicate to the player that the winning state cannot be displayed (S820).

  Thus, if the display enable lamp 54 is lit, the player can display the winning state on the special symbol display device 47 by pressing the confirmation lamp built-in push button switch 117D. I can know.

  FIG. 14 shows the contents of the winning status display process. First, a confirmation switch input for inputting the state of the push button switch 117D with a built-in lamp for confirmation is performed (S900), and whether the confirmation is made is determined based on the confirmation switch input. (S910) If it is a confirmation, it is further determined whether or not the display enable flag is set (S920). If the display enable flag is also set, the first, second and third games are then performed. The winning state and the virtual winning state are read (S930), and the read winning state and virtual winning state are displayed (inserted and displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 47) (S940).

  In addition, the state of the push button switch 117D with a built-in lamp for confirmation is input (S900), and based on the input of the confirmation switch, it is determined whether it is a confirmation (S910). If it is determined whether it is set (S920), and if the display enable flag is not set, this routine is once terminated.

  When the confirmation lamp built-in push button switch 117D is pressed and the display enable flag is set by the above winning state display processing, for example, as shown in FIG. It is possible to display the winning status of the first, second and third games or the virtual winning status.

  Thus, for example, by displaying “1/3” as shown on the display 315, the first game contains only the value “1/3” as the jackpot number, and then the value “2/3” is entered. It is possible to express that it will be a big hit. That is, until the value becomes “3/3” and a big hit occurs, how much is displayed later.

  Therefore, the player sees this display, devise the selection state of the game by the game selection SW 117, and makes a selection aiming at generating a big hit as soon as possible, or finally the big hit number remains. In addition to the usual enjoyment of pachinko games, such as making selections for the purpose of stopping the game in a state where there is no game, you can get fun to devise combinations of choices, a sense of achievement when the ideas are utilized, etc. For example, it is possible to improve the playability and interest of the gaming machine 5 and to achieve an excellent effect.

Next, the gaming machine 321 of the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 16 shows the vicinity of the special symbol display device 323 of the gaming machine 321, and a mascot ornament 325 is attached above the special symbol display device 323, and the first special symbol game holding number is inside the mascot ornament 325. A display device 327 and a second special symbol game hold number display device 329 are provided. This first special symbol game holding number display device 327 is provided with four holding lamps 331 which are substantially the same as the holding lamp device of the special symbol game of the first type pachinko machine that is commonly used. Then, a next storage display lamp 333 is provided on the left side, and a liquid crystal cover 335 that covers the hold lamp 331 and the next storage display lamp 333 is provided.

  The next storage display lamp 333 is provided with a “next storage” stamp 337. Thus, when the next storage display lamp 333 is not lit, the “next storage” stamp 337 is dark, and when the next storage display lamp 333 is lit, the “next storage” stamp 337 is brightly floated. Visibility is improved.

The liquid crystal cover 335 has a transparent state and an opaque state.
In the transparent state, the hold lamp 331 and the next storage display lamp 333 can be clearly seen through the liquid crystal cover 335, and in the opaque state, the hold lamp 331 and the next storage display lamp 333 cannot be seen through the liquid crystal cover 335. It becomes a state.

  The second special symbol game hold number display device 329 has substantially the same configuration as the first special symbol game hold number display device 327, and includes four hold lamps 331, a next storage display lamp 333, and a liquid crystal cover 335. I have.

The next storage display lamp 333 has a “next storage” stamp 337.
As a result, when the liquid crystal cover 335 of the second special symbol game hold number display device 329 becomes opaque, as shown in FIG. 17A, only the inside of the first special symbol game hold number display device 327 is received from the player. Become visible.

  When both the liquid crystal covers 335 of the first and second special symbol game hold number display devices 327 and 329 become transparent, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), the player gives the first and second special symbol games. The inside of the hold number display devices 327 and 329 can be seen.

FIG. 18 shows an external view of the game selection SW 341, which is installed instead of the game selection SW 117 of FIG.
The game selection SW 341 includes a lamp built-in push button switch 343, a lamp built-in push button switch 345, and a plate 347. Further, a “normal game” stamp 349 is provided on the plate 347 in the vicinity of the lamp built-in push button switch 343, and a “double game” stamp 351 is provided on the plate 347 in the vicinity of the lamp built-in push button switch 345. Is given.

  The operation state of these game selection SWs 341 is input to a main board (not shown) of the gaming machine 321. The main board (not shown) of the gaming machine 321 has substantially the same configuration as the main board 1 of the gaming machine 5.

The flowchart of the special symbol game processing routine of FIG. 19 is started at predetermined time intervals by the main board (not shown) of the gaming machine 321.
When the special symbol game process is started, first, based on the operation state of the game selection SW 341, it is determined whether the double game or the normal game is selected (S1000), and the lamp built-in push button switch 343 is operated. If it is determined that the game is selected, the first special symbol game hold is first displayed in order to display that the game is being provided by the first special symbol game hold number display device 327. The first hold lamp active process for setting the liquid crystal cover 335 of the number display device 327 to the transparent state is performed (S1010), and then the next storage display lamp 333 of the first special symbol game hold number display device 327 is turned on. A lighting process is performed (S1020), and then a game with a normal special symbol is provided (S1030).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection of the double game in which the built-in lamp pushbutton switch 345 is operated by the selection of the double game in S1000 or the selection of the normal game, first, the first and second special games are selected. The liquid crystal cover 335 of the first and second special symbol game hold number display devices 327 and 329 is made transparent to display that the game by the symbol game hold number display devices 327 and 329 is being provided. The first and second hold lamp active processes are performed (S1040), and then based on the previous storage state, it is determined whether the first storage or the second storage, which is a determination to store in a different one from the previous one. (In other words, alternate games are performed.) (S1050) When the first storage is determined, the next storage display lamp 333 of the first special symbol game hold number display device 327 is turned on. The first next storing lighting process is performed (S1060), and then the normal special symbol (the process of alternately holding the special symbol game first and second regardless of the first and second active states, or the current game) A game is provided by holding a game in the game (including a hold process) (S1070).

  If it is determined in S1050 that the storage is the first storage or the second storage, the second storage display lamp 333 of the second special symbol game holding number display device 329 is turned on. The second next storing lighting process is performed (S1080), and then the second special symbol (the process of alternately holding the special symbol game for the first and second regardless of the first and second active states), or A game is provided by holding a game currently being played (including holding processing) (S1090).

According to the special symbol game described above, in the case of selecting a normal game, it is possible to provide a game similar to a conventionally used gaming machine.
On the other hand, when the double game is selected, the normal special symbol game and the second special symbol game are alternately performed, and it can be felt that the player is enjoying two games at the same time. It becomes possible. As a result, the illusion can be made that the possibility of a big hit has doubled, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the currently selected game can be known from the active state of the first and second hold lamps, which is convenient.
Moreover, in the case of a double game, the special symbol game to be held next can be known from the lighting state of the next storage display lamp 333, which is convenient.

  In addition, in this manner, the expression of the active state and the display of the next storage destination become accessories of the gaming machine 321, and the range of expression methods such as the design and movement of the gaming machine 321 can be expanded.

Next, a gaming machine 361 of the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 361 provides a pachinko game similar to the gaming machine 5 described above, and the gaming board 363 of the gaming machine 361 has a special symbol for displaying a special symbol game. A display device 365, a special symbol start winning opening 367, two normal symbol starting openings 369, a mascot ornament 371 of the gaming machine 361, a special winning opening 373 which is opened in the case of a special symbol game big hit, and will be described later. As described above, a start checker / ordinary winning opening switching type first variable port 375 and a start checker / normal winning port switching type second variable opening 377 are attached. The special symbol start winning port 367 has a normal symbol display device 379 that starts changing when the game ball 106 passes through the normal symbol start port 369 and a normal symbol display device 379 that is opened when the normal symbol display device 379 is hit. An electric accessory 381 is attached. When this ordinary electric accessory 381 is opened, it becomes easy for the game ball 106 to win a special symbol start winning opening 367.

On the other hand, a game selection SW 387, which will be described in detail later, is disposed in the vicinity of the launch handle 385 attached to the gaming machine frame 383.
The gaming machine 361 is not shown inside the gaming machine frame 383, but the main board 1 that performs the main control and the prize ball control board that performs the sub-control as shown in FIGS. 3. The sound lamp design control board 7, the launch control board 13, and the power supply board 15 have substantially the same configuration.

  The game selection SW 387 in the vicinity of the launch handle 385 is connected to a main board (not shown), similar to the game selection SW 117 described above. As shown in FIG. 21, the lamp built-in push button switches 387A, B, C, D , E, F, G.

  Also, in the vicinity of the push button switches 387A, B, C, D, E, F, and G with built-in lamps, a “start checker / winner switch switch” display 389, a “display game selection switch” display 391, and a legend display 393 and 395 are printed.

  In addition, on the lamp built-in push button switches 387A, B, C, and D, combination state displays 387Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd of the start checker selection and the winning prize selection are printed. Display state selection displays 387Ee, Ff, and Gg are printed on the lamp built-in push button switches 387E, F, and G.

As a result, it is possible to explain the outline of how to use the gaming machine 361 only by looking at the display and explanation of the legend display 393, 395, etc. printed on the game selection SW 387.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the structure, operation state, function, and the like of the first variable opening 375 and the second variable opening 377 of the start checker / normal winning opening switching type.

The first variable port 375 and the second variable port 377 have the same structure. Here, the first variable port 375 will be described as an example.
The first variable port 375 is attached with the opening 401 formed in the game board 363 being sandwiched, and the player side of the opening 401 receives the game ball 106 that has fallen on the game board 363. A cylindrical in-tube portion 403, a game ball sensor 405 that is installed in the in-tube portion 403 and detects the game ball 106 that has entered from the entrance 407 of the in-tube portion 403, and a discharge destination of the game ball 106 are switched. A valve mechanism 409 is provided. The valve mechanism 409 is configured to operate integrally with the valve 411, the valve 411, an operating piece 413 that swings the valve 411, a shaft positioned between the valve 411 and the operating piece 413. Part 415.

  The valve 411 that is swung by the actuating piece 413 is a two-position type having a normal winning position 419 that closes the bottom opening 417 of the winning tube section 403 and a start checker position 421 that closes the opening 401. The game ball 106 enters the game board 363 from the opening 401 and provides the first variable port 375 with a function of a winning hole used for paying out a winning ball. In the case of the start checker position 421, The game ball 106 provides the first variable port 375 with the function of a start checker that is discharged from the bottom opening 417 of the inlet cylinder 403 onto the game board 363.

  The operation piece 413 that swings the valve 411 in this way has a long hole 423, and a plunger 427 of the actuator 425 is slidably connected to the long hole 423. Accordingly, when the operating piece 413 is operated by the actuator 425, the valve 411 is swung to provide the normal winning position 419 and the start checker position 421. Here, when the actuator 425 is in the driving state, the plunger 427 is sucked and the valve 411 is in the start checker position 421, while when the actuator 425 is in the non-driving state, the plunger 427 is opened and the valve 411 is opened. Is in the normal winning position 419.

Next, a special symbol game performed in the gaming machine 361 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a special symbol game processing routine executed on a main board (not shown) of the gaming machine 361.

  When the special symbol game process is started, first, a selection switch input for inputting the operation state of the lamp built-in push button switches 387A, B, C, D is performed (S1100), and then it is determined what the input is. (S1110).

  When it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the push button switch 387B with a built-in lamp, here, as shown in the combination state display 387Bb of the start checker selection and the winning opening selection, the special symbol starting winning opening 367 and the first The variable opening 375 is selected as a start chucker (here, the special symbol start winning opening 367 is fixed to function as a winning start opening), and the second variable opening 377 is selected as a winning without a start chucker function. If it is determined that the mouth has been selected, the following processes of S1120 to S1150 are executed.

  First, a first start chucking process is performed to drive the actuator 425 of the first variable port 375 to set the valve 411 to the start checker position 421 (S1120), and then the actuator 425 of the second variable port 377 is brought into a non-driven state. Then, the second normal winning opening process is performed for setting the valve 411 to the normal winning position 419 (S1130), and the basic special symbol game (basic in accordance with predetermined rules) is performed based on the start signal input from the special symbol starting winning opening 367. Set up a control system (a series of programs that perform winning jackpot determination, game symbol determination, jackpot gaming provision, etc. from the extraction of hit random numbers) to provide a special symbol game of the type Based on the start signal input from the 375 game ball sensor 405, the first special symbol game (the first type of special symbol game according to a predetermined rule) And a first special symbol game process (S1140) are executed to set a control system (a series of programs for extracting a jackpot random number, determining a jackpot, determining a game symbol, providing a jackpot game, etc.). ) And a control system so as to provide a second virtual game (a second type of virtual special symbol game in accordance with a predetermined rule) based on the start signal input from the game ball sensor 405 of the second variable port 377. Execute the second virtual game process to set (a series of programs for virtual processing that performs a big hit judgment, virtual game symbol determination, virtual jackpot game provision (details will be described later), etc.) (S1150).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the lamp built-in push button switch 387A, the special symbol start winning port 367 is started as shown in the combination state display 387Aa of the start checker selection and the winning port selection here. If a chucker is selected and it is determined that the first variable port 375 and the second variable port 377 have selected a winning port without a start chucker function, the following processes of S1160 to S1180 are executed.

  First, the first and second normal winning opening processing is executed (S1160) by setting the actuator 425 of the first and second variable ports 375 and 377 to the non-driven state and setting the valve 411 to the normal winning position 419 (S1160). Based on the start signal input from the winning opening 367, the control system is set so as to provide the basic special symbol game (S1170), and further, the start input from the game ball sensor 405 of the first and second variable ports 375 and 377. Based on the signal, first and second virtual game processes for setting the first and second virtual games are executed (S1180).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the lamp built-in push button switch 387C, as shown in the combination state display 387Cc of the start checker selection and the winning opening selection here, the special symbol start winning opening 367, If it is determined that the second variable port 377 has selected the start chucker and the first variable port 375 has selected a winning port without the start chucker function, the following processes of S1190 to S1220 are executed.

  First, the actuator 425 of the first variable port 375 is brought into a non-driven state, and a first normal winning port process is performed to place the valve 411 in the normal winning position 419 (S1190), and then the actuator 425 of the second variable port 377 is moved. A second start chucker process is performed to drive the valve 411 to the start checker position 421 (S1200), and a basic special symbol game is provided based on the start signal input from the special symbol start winning port 367, and the second variable Based on the start signal input from the game ball sensor 405 of the mouth 377, the basic and second special symbol game processing for setting the control system to provide the second special symbol game processing are executed (S1210), and the first Based on the start signal input from the game ball sensor 405 of the variable port 375, the first virtual game processing for setting the first virtual game is performed. Row (S1220).

  Further, when it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the lamp built-in push button switch 387D, as shown in the combination state display 387Dd of the start checker selection and the winning opening selection here, the special symbol start winning opening 367, When it is determined that the first and second variable ports 375 and 377 have selected the start chucker, the following processes of S1230 to S1240 are executed.

  First, the first and second start chucking processes are performed in which the actuators 425 of the first and second variable ports 375 and 377 are driven and the valve 411 is set to the start checker position 421 (S1230). Based on the start signal input from 367, the basic special symbol game is provided, and based on the start signal input from the game ball sensor 405 of the first and second variable ports 375 and 377, the first and second special symbol games are provided. The basic, first, and second special symbol game processing for setting the control system to provide the processing is executed (S1240).

  Through the above special symbol game processing, a start checker corresponding to the start checker selection imaged by the push button switches 387A, B, C, and D of the game selection SW 387 is actually realized, and a start signal from the start checker Based on the above, it becomes possible to provide a special symbol game, and actually realize a winning hole corresponding to the normal winning hole selection imaged by the push button switch 387A, B, C, D with a built-in lamp of the game selection SW 387. The virtual special symbol game can be provided based on the start signal from the winning opening.

  Therefore, a gaming machine in which start checkers are arranged as much as desired by the player is provided, and an independent special symbol game is provided according to the start checker, so that the satisfaction of the player can be improved. It has an extremely excellent effect.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a special symbol game display (no jackpot flag) processing routine. This process is a process of displaying the special symbol game image selected by the lamp built-in push button switches 387E, F, and G on the special symbol display device 365.

  First, a selection switch input for inputting the operation state of the lamp built-in push button switches 387E, F, and G is performed (S1300), and then it is determined what the input is (S1310).

  When it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the lamp built-in push button switch 387E, the special symbol game by the special symbol start winning opening 367 is performed as shown in the combination state display 387Ee of display selection and non-display selection here. If it is determined that display is selected, a process of mainly displaying the basic special symbol game provided on the special symbol display device 365 based on the start signal output from the special symbol start winning port 367 is performed. Execute (S1320).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the push button switch 387F with a built-in lamp, the special symbol game by the first variable port 375 is in the combination state display 387Ff of display selection and non-display selection here. If it is determined that the display is selected, the first special symbol game (or the first virtual game) provided next based on the start signal output from the first variable port 375 is displayed as the special symbol display device. The main display process is executed in 365 (S1330).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the input of the selection switch is the lamp built-in push button switch 387G, the special symbol game by the second variable port 377 is in the combination state display 387Gg of display selection and non-display selection here. If it is determined that display is selected, the second special symbol game (or second virtual game) provided based on the start signal output from the second variable port 377 is displayed as a special symbol display device. The main display process is executed in 365 (S1340).

  Special symbol game provided based on the start signal output from the special symbol start winning port 367, the first variable port 375, or the second variable port 377 selected by the above special symbol game display (no big hit flag) process, Or a virtual game is displayed on the special symbol display device 365, and it becomes possible to fulfill a player's request, and customer satisfaction is improved.

  In this way, in the state where the special symbol game of the game selected by the player is provided, the basic special symbol game, the first special symbol game (or the first virtual game), or the second special symbol game (or the second special game) When a big hit flag is entered in any of the virtual games), that is, when a special symbol game is won, if the hit is an actual hit, the special symbol game display of FIG. 25 (with a big hit flag) Is started, and a process of switching the main display to the game in which the big hit flag is generated is performed (S1400).

Thereby, regardless of the player's selection, the image of the jackpot game is displayed on the special symbol display device 365, and the player is prevented from missing the image effect of the jackpot game.
Therefore, it is possible to maintain the gaming property of the gaming machine 361 in a high state.

  In addition, with the special symbol game selected by the player being provided, the basic special symbol game, the first special symbol game (or the first virtual game), or the second special symbol game (or the second virtual game). ), If a big hit flag is entered, that is, if a special symbol game is won, if the hit is a virtual hit, the special symbol game display (with virtual jackpot flag) of FIG. 26 is activated. Then, a process of sub-displaying the game in which the virtual jackpot flag is generated is performed (S1500).

  Thus, when the virtual jackpot flag is entered, the virtual jackpot flag is displayed in a state where the special symbol game of the game selected by the player has been displayed on the special symbol display device 365 as shown in FIG. An image of the game in which the game has occurred is displayed in the sub-display area 429 of the special symbol display device 365, and the player can enjoy the virtual jackpot game by viewing this image.

Therefore, the game machine 361 has an extremely excellent effect of improving the playability.
Next, a gaming machine 451 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 28, the gaming machine 451 provides a pachinko game similar to the gaming machine 5 described above, and a special symbol for displaying a special symbol game is displayed on the gaming board 453 of the gaming machine 451. Display device 455, first special symbol start winning port 457, second special symbol start winning port 459, third special symbol start winning port 461, mascot decoration 463 of gaming machine 451, and special symbol big hit A large winning opening 465 that is open to is attached.

On the other hand, in the vicinity of the launch handle 469 attached to the gaming machine frame 467, a game selection SW 471, which will be described in detail later, is disposed.
The gaming machine 451 is not shown inside the gaming machine frame 467, but the main board 1 that performs the main control and the prize ball control board that performs the sub-control as shown in FIGS. 3. The sound lamp design control board 7, the launch control board 13, and the power supply board 15 have substantially the same configuration.

  The game selection SW 471 in the vicinity of the launch handle 469 is connected to a main board (not shown), similar to the game selection SW 117 described above, and as shown in FIG. 29, the lamp built-in push button switches 471A, B, C, D , E, F, G.

  Further, in the vicinity of the push button switches 471A, B, C, D, E, F, and G with built-in lamps, a “basic selection” display 473, a “crossing selection” display 475, and a “right flow selection” display 477, A “left flow selection” display 479 is printed.

  In addition, the lamp built-in push button switches 471A, B, C, and D include combination status displays 471Aa, Bb, Cc, and Dd of the first, second, and third sensors and the first, second, and third games. It is printed. Display state selection indications 471Ee, Ff, and Gg are printed on the lamp built-in push button switches 471E, F, and G.

  As a result, the display and explanation of the “basic selection” display 473, the “crossing selection” display 475, the “right flow selection” display 477, the “left flow selection” display 479, etc. printed on the game selection SW 471 are displayed. An overview of how to use the gaming machine 451 can be explained only by looking.

The game selected by the game selection SW 471 is performed here as shown in FIG.
When the lamp built-in push button switch 471A of the game selection SW 471 is operated, the basic selection actual game (1-1, 2-2, 3-3) shown in the instruction 491 and the cross selection virtual game (1- 3, 3-1), right flow selection virtual game (1-2, 2-3, 3-1) and left flow selection virtual game (1-3, 2-1, 3-2) Done. In addition, the display of 1-1 in () is abbreviated that the first game is executed based on the start signal output from the first special symbol start winning opening 457. Other descriptions are abbreviated in the same rules. For example, 2-2 is an abbreviation that the second game is executed based on the start signal output from the second special symbol start winning opening 459, and 3-3 is the third special symbol. It is abbreviated that the third game is executed based on the start signal output from the start winning port 461.

  On the other hand, when the push button switch 471B with built-in lamp of the game selection SW 471 is operated, the cross selection actual game (1-3, 2-2, 3-1) shown in the instruction 493 and the basic selection virtual game ( 1-1, 3-3), right flow selection virtual game (1-2, 2-3, 3-1) and left flow selection virtual game (1-3, 2-1, 3-2) And done.

  On the other hand, when the push button switch 471C with built-in lamp of the game selection SW 471 is operated, the right flow selection actual game (1-2, 2-3, 3-1) shown in the instruction 495 and the basic selection virtual game are displayed. (1-1, 2-2, 3-3), cross-selection virtual game (1-3, 2-2), and left-flow selection virtual game (1-3, 2-1, 3-2) And done.

  When the built-in lamp push button switch 471D of the game selection SW 471 is operated, the left flow selection actual game (1-3, 2-1, 3-2) shown in the instruction 497 and the basic selection virtual game are displayed. (1-1, 2-2, 3-3), cross-selection virtual game (3-1, 2-2), and right-flow selection virtual game (1-2, 2-3, 3-1) And done.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the game shown in FIG. 31, when the real game is determined to be a big hit in the combination provided by the player in the game providing process using the main board (not shown) (S1600), A jackpot game of the determined game (for example, the first game when the first game is won) is actually provided (S1610).

  Also, if the game is determined to be a big hit with a combination that the player has not selected, that is, if it is determined to be a virtual hit (S1620), the game determined to be a virtual hit (for example, the first game is When the virtual hit is reached, the virtual jackpot game (of the first game) is provided by the special symbol display device 455 in a virtual (virtual) manner by an image or other sound effects (S1630).

  The above-described gaming machine 451 selects a combination of a sensor that outputs a start signal and a game that provides a jackpot lottery or a jackpot game independently, so that it is assumed that the player wins as many jackpot games as possible. This makes it possible to provide a game, and has an extremely excellent effect that it can provide an unprecedented game.

  In addition, when a winning combination occurs other than the selected combination, a virtual winning is provided to stimulate the player, and the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved. There is an effect.

Next, modified examples of the gaming machines 5, 321, 361, and 451 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 1005, and FIG. 33 is a partial front view showing a part of the front of the gaming machine 1005.

The gaming machine 1005 has almost the same configuration as the gaming machines 5, 321, 361, and 451, but the configuration of the parts described below is changed and added.
As shown in FIG. 32, the gaming machine 1005 includes a main board 1001, a prize ball control board 1003, an audio lamp symbol control board 1007, and a launch control board 1013. The main board 1001 includes a reference clock output circuit 1140 that outputs a variable reference clock signal, which will be described in detail later, and a fixed reference clock signal.

  Further, a clock selection SW 1117 is connected to the reference clock output circuit 1140. The clock selection SW 1117 includes a lamp built-in push button high speed selection SW 1117A, a lamp built-in push button medium speed selection SW 1117B, and a lamp built-in push button low speed selection SW 1117C.

  This clock selection SW 1117 is further added to each of the selection switches 117, 341, 387, 471 of the gaming machines 5, 321, 361, 451. As shown in FIG. A frame 1101 is attached in the vicinity of the launch handle 1109 so that it can be easily operated by the player.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33B, a “high speed lottery game” display 1117D representing the meaning of the switch is printed on the operation surface of the lamp built-in push button high speed selection SW 1117A, and the medium speed selection of the push button built in the lamp is selected. The SW 1117B is printed with a “medium speed lottery game” display 1117E, and the lamp built-in push button low speed selection SW 1117C is printed with a “low speed lottery game” display 1117F. When any one of these built-in lamp push button high-speed selection SW 1117A, medium-speed center SW 1117B, and low-speed selection SW 1117C is operated, the built-in lamp is turned on, and the others are turned off and selected. Express that.

  A reference clock output circuit 1140 shown in FIG. 32 includes a variable clock unit 1140S that outputs a variable reference clock signal and a fixed clock unit 1140F that outputs a fixed reference clock signal. The fixed clock unit 1140F always has a constant frequency. The fixed reference clock signal is output. This fixed reference clock signal is supplied to the prize ball control board 1003 and the launch control board 1013, and the progress of these operations is set to a constant speed. The prize ball control board 1003 and the launch control board 1013 may independently generate and use a reference clock signal.

  The variable reference clock signal output from the variable clock unit 1140S is supplied to the main board 1001 and the sound lamp symbol control board 1007, and serves as a reference clock that serves as a reference for the progress speed of these operations. In addition, the variable reference clock signal output from the variable clock unit 1140S is configured such that the frequency is changed depending on which of the lamp built-in push button high speed selection SW 1117A, medium speed selection SW 1117B, and low speed selection SW 1117C is selected. ing.

  For example, when the lamp built-in push button high-speed selection SW 1117A is operated, the main board 1001 is configured so that one cycle of the random number for lottery used for determining the big hit is about 3/100 minutes. When the push button medium speed selection SW 1117B is operated, the main board 1001 is configured so that one cycle of the random number for lottery used for determining the big hit is about 4/100 minutes, and the built-in push button low speed When the selection SW 1117C is operated, one cycle of the random numbers for lottery used by the main board 1001 for determining the big hit is set to about 5/100 minutes. That is, the ratio of periods when the lamp built-in push button high speed selection SW 1117A, medium speed selection SW 1117B, and low speed selection SW 1117C are pressed is configured to be 3: 4: 5. Therefore, the game progress speed on the main board 1001 and the sound lamp symbol control board 1007 is influenced by the selection state of the lamp built-in push button high speed selection SW 1117A, medium speed selection SW 1117B, and low speed selection SW 1117C, and the lamp built-in push button high speed. When the selection SW 1117A is selected, the game proceeds fastest, and when the lamp built-in push button low speed selection SW 1117C is selected, the game progresses most slowly.

The gaming machine 1005 described above has the following operational effects by changing the game progress speed according to the selection state of the clock selection SW 1117.
(1) In normal times, the lamp built-in push button medium speed selection SW 1117B is selected, and the game is enjoyed at a state of almost the same speed as other types of gaming machines.

  In this state, when the probability variation jackpot is subtracted, the built-in lamp push button high-speed selection SW 1117A is selected to increase the game progress speed. As a result, the rate of digestion of probabilistic games is increased and a large number of prize balls can be obtained in a short time, or the next big hit occurrence interval can be shortened and many big hit games can be enjoyed in a short time. become. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (2) When the big hit is far and a long time has passed, that is, when it has become a slump state, the position of the clock selection SW 1117 that has been selected so far can be changed to obtain the change. . By seeking changes in this way, the state of the lottery changes or the change in the state of the special symbol changes, creating a consciousness of actively working to escape from the slump state, and the desire to continue further gaming Can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  (3) When the number of starts per minute is adjusted to a low level in high exchange rate sales or unlimited sales, etc., by selecting the lamp built-in push button low speed selection SW 1117C to slow down the progress of the game Thus, it is possible to prevent the idling state after the start number is lowered. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the vacancy and the playability from being lowered when the state is shifted to the idling state.

  (4) Increased time when the number of holdings is full by selecting the high-speed push button SW1117A with a built-in lamp and increasing the speed of the game when the nail adjustment has been loosened due to low replacement rate sales, etc. Can be prevented. Thereby, the player can increase the game opportunity per time, can increase the chance of winning, and can improve the interest of the game. In addition, the game hall can obtain the effect of preventing the stoppage performed by the player when the number of held is full, and can improve the operating rate of the gaming machine and the effect of improving the sales. I can do it.

  As with the gaming machine 5, the game is constructed so that a pseudo-hit lottery of a game with a clock that has not been selected is performed, and when a pseudo-hit occurs, the state of the pseudo-hit is displayed on a part of the special symbol display device. Anyway.

  The gaming machine 1005 described above includes a change in the progress speed of the first, second, and third games of the gaming machine 5, a change in the progress speed of the first and second games of the gaming machine 321, the basics of the gaming machine 361, It is possible to change the progress speed of the first and second games and the progress speed of the first, second and third games of the gaming machine 451, and to change the progress speed of each of the gaming machines 5, 321, 361 and 451. By changing the progress speed of the special symbol game that operates independently, it becomes possible to provide a game according to the player's desire, and the customer satisfaction is improved.

  Note that the gaming machine 1005 changes the progress speed of each game of the gaming machines 5, 321, 361, and 451 at the same time, but in addition to or instead of this, the progress speed of the game is separately set for each game. You may make it the structure which can be changed. For example, the configuration may be such that the progress speed of the first game of the gaming machine 5 can be slowed, the progress speed of the second game can be set to the middle, and the progress speed of the third game can be increased.

The gaming machines 5, 321, 361, 451, 1005 described above have the following effects.
The gaming machine 321 can recognize whether the game currently offered, for example, the big hit game or the off game is based on the lottery result of the first or second special symbol game, for example, When applied to a gaming machine that provides an actual game and a virtual game resembling an actual game in order to improve game playability, it becomes easy to grasp the state of the game machine. In addition, when applied to a gaming machine 321 that can hold a plurality of special symbol games separately, a special symbol game, here a game based on a lottery result stored in the first or second special symbol game is provided. It is easy to grasp what is being done. Or, when the start signal is input next, it becomes easy to determine which special symbol game is to be put on hold.

  As a result, various types that will be provided in the future, for example, a virtual game developed by a virtual story is provided independently of the actual game, and the interest received from the gaming machine 321 is maximized. In addition, it can be applied to gaming machines that have a lot of special symbol games that operate independently, and can provide the gaming ability desired by various players, and the gaming machine can be notified of the true state of the gaming machine. The present invention has an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to provide a technology that can be developed and used to capture the machine 321.

  The gaming machine 5 has a higher determination frequency for the start signal as the number of special symbol games that operate independently increases, but as this frequency increases, A lot of chances to judge the start signal are required.

  Therefore, taking advantage of this feature, for example, it is possible to provide an image display that expresses that the player is interested and has approached the big hit, so that the player can enjoy other than the big hit at the time of so-called slump. Can be given, and it is possible to improve the game performance.

  For example, for each hit with respect to the start signal, it is possible to provide an interesting image and to provide an image that can be understood how many hits after that will be a big hit. By doing so, images that are both interesting and meaningful that reflect the degree of closeness to the winning will be displayed frequently, and the player will be able to create an interesting image while raising the expectation of the big hit It becomes possible to enjoy.

In addition, by selecting a plurality of special symbol games, these can reach the jackpot providing condition at the same time, thereby providing a so-called continuous state.
In addition, it is possible to select that the big hit game is executed by hitting one start signal without hitting frequently, and there is an effect that it is possible to answer various player's demands.

  In addition, by adding a configuration that makes it possible to delete the number of games accumulated for each special symbol game, the player who has been continuously playing deletes the number of games per game. Then you can leave your seat.

  As a result, it is possible to stop the game after deleting the accumulated value per game stored by itself, and to eliminate the regret of being free-rided by the next player to play the game. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the cause of disturbing the enjoyment of the game as much as possible.

Further, the actual game of the selected special symbol game and the virtual game of the special symbol game not selected are performed in parallel.
Thereby, a virtual big hit game (virtual hit game) can be provided based on the winning of the special symbol game that has not been selected, and there is an effect that the player has more opportunities to provide interesting images. In other words, in addition to the case where a big hit actually occurs, there is an extremely excellent effect that it is possible to add a function for improving the game performance of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 361 allows the player to select whether the ball-entry hole is a winning opening for discharging prizes or a starting opening for outputting a start signal, and provides gaming characteristics according to the player's preference. It has an extremely excellent effect that it can be used.

  The gaming machine 451 has an extremely excellent effect that the player can freely select a combination of a plurality of start sensors and lottery means and can have a gameability that allows a player to try a gaming technique aimed at a big hit. Play.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said each Example, Implementation of various aspects is possible. In particular, the type of gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and any type of gaming machine using a gaming ball or a gaming machine using medals or coins is applicable. Also, any type of pachinko machine can be applied.

  Next, the correspondence between each structure of the claims and the embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 corresponds to the gaming machine 5.
The start signal input means of claim 1 corresponds to the special symbol start winning opening 111.
The plurality of lottery means according to claim 1 corresponds to a game random number generation (lottery) process (not shown) performed by the main board 1, and a lottery is performed independently for the first game, the second game, and the third game. Corresponds.

  The lottery means selection means of claim 1 is performed by operating the game selection SW 117 and the three lamp built-in push button switches 117A, 117B, and 117C of the game selection SW 117, and the processing corresponds to them.

The game providing means of claim 1 corresponds to the process executed by the process of S300.
The lottery means number detecting means of claim 1 corresponds to the process executed in accordance with the process of S220.

The number-of-games accumulating means of claim 1 corresponds to the processes of S230, S240, and S250.
The winning game instruction means of claim 1 corresponds to the processing of S300.
Claim 2 assumes a case where a plurality of special symbol start winning openings 111 are installed.

  The game providing means of claim 3 provides the first game with the random number input at S100, provides the second game with the random number input at S130, and provides the third game with the random number input at S160. It corresponds.

The number-of-games accumulating means according to claim 4 corresponds to the processing of S220 to S250 and the processing of S600 to S690 of FIG.
Claim 5 corresponds to the content described with reference to FIG.

Game per number notifying means according to claim 6, the processing of S900~S940 in Fig. 14, the corresponding configuration of performing display 315 shown in FIG. 15.

1, 1001 ... main board, 3, 1003 ... prize ball control board,
5, 361, 321, 387, 451, 1005 ... gaming machines,
7, 1007 ... voice lamp design control board, 13, 1013 ... launch control board,
15 ... Power supply board, 16 ... Input SW, 21 ... External terminal board for board,
35 ... Prize ball motor control SW, 37 ... Prize ball motor, 41 ... External terminal board for frame,
43... Gold frame opening SW, 45. Inner frame opening SW, 46... Status indicator,
47, 323, 365, 455 ... special symbol display device, 49 ... normal symbol display device,
51 ... Speaker, 53 ... Lights, 54 ... Display lamp,
61 ... Touch plate, 63 ... Launch stop SW,
65 ... launch motor, 101, 383, 461, 1101 ... gaming machine frame,
103, 363, 453, ... game board, 105 ... upper plate, 106 ... game ball,
107 ... lower plate, 109, 1109 ... firing handle,
111 ... Special symbol starting prize opening, 112 ... Normal electric accessory,
113 ... Normal symbol start opening, 115 ... Mascot decoration, 116 ... Large winning opening,
117 ... Game selection SW,
117A, 117B, 117C, 117D ... push button switch with built-in lamp,
117 Da, 315 ... display, 117 E ... push button switch,
117Eb ... movable covering member, 121 ... clear SW,
123 ... Power failure signal creation circuit, 125 ... Reset signal creation circuit,
127 ... Backup power supply creation circuit for main board and prize ball control board,
141 ... System reset circuit, 143 ... Power failure signal receiving circuit,
145: Clear signal receiving circuit, 147: Port circuit,
149 ... Strobe signal transmission circuit, 150 ... Data signal transmission circuit,
151, 173, 189 ... RESET terminal, 153, 175 ... NMI terminal,
157, 180, 193, 194, 196 ... PORT terminal,
159, 183 ... DATA terminal, 161, 184 ... system reset circuit,
163 ... blackout signal receiving circuit, 165, 185 ... strobe signal receiving circuit,
167, 187 ... data signal receiving circuit, 169 ... port circuit,
171 ... Launch control signal output circuit, 177 ... Clear signal receiving circuit,
179... CLK / TRG2 terminal, 182... Synchronization signal output circuit,
191 ... INT0 terminal, 251 ... launch control circuit, 253 ... reset circuit,
255 ... Launch control signal input circuit, 301 ... Big hit number buffer,
303, 309, 313 ... area, 325 ... mascot decoration,
327 ... 1st special symbol game hold number display device,
329 ... second special symbol game hold number display device, 331 ... hold lamp,
333 ... Next storage display lamp, 335 ... Liquid crystal cover,
337, 349, 351 ... stamp, 341, 387, 471 ... game selection SW,
343, 345 ... push button switch with built-in lamp, 347 ... plate,
367 ... Special symbol starting prize opening, 369 ... Normal symbol starting port,
371 ... mascot decoration, 373 ... grand prize opening, 375 ... first variable opening,
385 ... Launch handle, 387A, 387B, 387C, 387D, 387E,
387F, 387G ... push button switch with built-in lamp,
387Aa, 387Bb, 387Cc, 387Dd ... combination status display with winning prize selection,
387Ee, 387Ff, 387Gg ... display state selection display,
389, 391 ... display, 393 ... legend display, 401 ... opening,
403 ... In-tube section, 405 ... Game ball sensor, 407 ... Entrance,
409 ... Valve mechanism, 411 ... Valve, 413 ... Actuator,
415: Shaft part, 417 ... Bottom opening, 419 ... Normal winning position,
421 ... Start checker position, 423 ... Slot,
425 ... Actuator, 427 ... Plunger, 429 ... Sub display area,
457 ... First special symbol start prize opening, 459 ... Second special symbol start prize opening,
461 ... 3rd special symbol starting prize opening, 463 ... Mascot decoration,
465 ... Grand prize opening, 469 ... Launch handle,
471Aa ... combination status display,
471A, 471B, 471C, 471D ... push button switch with built-in lamp,
471Ee ... display state selection display, 473, 475, 477, 479 ... display,
491, 493, 495, 497 ... instructions,
1117D, 1117E, 1117F ... display,
1140: Reference clock output circuit, 1140F: Fixed clock unit,
1140S: Variable clock unit 1117: Clock selection SW
1117A ... Lamp built-in push button high speed selection SW,
1117B: Lamp built-in push button medium speed selection SW,
1117C: Lamp built-in push button low speed selection SW

Claims (6)

Start signal input means for inputting a start signal;
A plurality of lottery means for performing lottery based on the input start signal;
Lottery means selecting means for selecting a predetermined lottery means from the plurality of lottery means ;
A lottery unit number detecting means for detecting the number of selected lottery means by said selecting means selecting means,
When the lottery result of the lottery means selected by the lottery means selection means is a win, the number-of-games accumulating means for accumulating the number of games per game according to the number of lottery means detected by the lottery means number detecting means;
A jackpot game providing means for providing a jackpot game when the number of games accumulated in the game count accumulation means reaches a predetermined number;
A gaming machine comprising   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a start signal input means is provided in each of the plurality of lottery means, and the start signal input means inputs a start signal output independently of each other. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the jackpot game providing means provides a game corresponding to each lottery result of the plurality of lottery means.   The number of games per game accumulating means depends on the number of lottery means detected by the number of lottery means detecting means and accumulates the number of games per game corresponding to each of the plurality of lottery means. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the number per game is sorted and accumulated in correspondence with each of the plurality of lottery means.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a per game number notifying means for notifying the number per game accumulated in the per game number accumulating means.

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