JP2003033491A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To correctly collect information about a game. SOLUTION: When a specific ball detector detects a game ball for available period after startup motion is started, a variable display is started by a continuously counting display and a signal is set at an on state while a moving picture is changing. When the variable display is finished and the signal is set at an off state while a moving picture is changing, the predetermined design is displayed fixedly and a moving picture fixed signal is set at the on state. When a term before a release is passed after the fixed display is finished and the moving picture fixed signal is set at the off state, a continuous release operation of a variable prize wining ball device is started while a functional signal of a specified area is set at the on state. The internal constitution of the variable prize winning ball device is set at a low probability state and a low probability signal of a specific area transit rate is set at the on state. As test signals are output like the above mentioned, information about the game can be collected correctly.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a variable winning device which is capable of changing a game medium launched in a game area into a first state where it is easy to win a prize and a second state where a prize is not won or hard to win. Provided, the variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a predetermined starting mode based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting region provided in the game region, and there are a plurality of regions in which the game medium won the variable winning device. Based on the fact that the player has entered a specific area, a specific game state in which the variable winning a prize device is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode can be executed a predetermined upper limit number of times In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game medium that has won a variable winning device during a round can enter the specific area and then shift to the next round after the end of the round.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a second-class pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a starting winning opening, the starting winning game state is entered, the variable winning ball device is opened, and the playing ball is placed in a specific area within the variable winning ball device. When winning (V winning), a specific game state occurs,
In the specific game state, the variable winning ball device is continuously opened. The variable winning ball device is continuously opened for a predetermined number of rounds (opening cycle) on condition of V winning. Further, in the starting game state, when a V winning occurs, an internal lottery may be performed and the number of rounds may be determined according to the result of the lottery.

Then, the determined number of rounds is displayed on the display device in the specific game state and notified to the player.
The result of the lottery performed after the V winning is reflected in the degree of the game value given to the player (for example, the number of payouts of game balls as a prize), so that the player has a great sense of expectation in the lottery result.

In each round other than the final round, when a predetermined condition (for example, V winning) is established, the continuation right is established and the next round is started.
When the predetermined condition for establishing the continuation right is V winning, in order to enhance the interest of the game, there is something that changes the internal structure of the gaming machine to make the V winning easier or less likely to occur. is there. Changing the internal structure of the gaming machine means, for example, moving a movable member to make it easier or harder to win a game ball in a specific area.

As described above, the player plays the game while enjoying the specific game state and how to generate the continuation right in the specific game state.

[0006]

In order to obtain information relating to various games of the above-mentioned type 2 pachinko game machine, the actual game by the game machine is monitored, for example, the number of prize balls and the big winning opening. Based on the number of times the game has been released, information about games such as the number of consecutive rounds was inferred. Therefore, there is a problem that not only the work for obtaining the information related to the game becomes complicated but also the collected information is not always accurate.

Therefore, the present invention has a variable winning device for performing a starting operation for changing from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for a player based on winning of a game medium into a starting region provided in a game region, An object of the present invention is to enable a game machine capable of generating a specific game state that is more advantageous to a player in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition, to accurately collect information relating to the game. To do.

[0008]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 2) in which a game medium shot in a game area can be changed into a first state in which it is easy to win a prize and a second state in which no prize is won or it is difficult to win a prize.
0), the starting area provided in the game area (for example,
Based on the game medium having passed through the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c), a predetermined starting mode (for example, a state in which a starting operation of opening the special winning opening once or twice) is being performed, The variable winning device is controlled to the first state, and the game medium that has won the variable winning device is in a specific area (for example, the specific ball detector 48 is arranged) out of a plurality of areas. The specific game state in which the variable prize winning device is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on the fact that the player has entered a certain upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times). (For example, a big hit state) occurs, and it is possible for the game medium that has won the variable winning device to enter the specific area during the round and then move to the next round after the end of the round. In the gaming machine, the specific gaming state, game media prize variable winning device in the round,
When the player does not enter a specific area, the movable member is configured to end without moving to the next round and is provided in the variable winning device (for example, the rotating drum 36,
The state of the movable members 43a, 43b, the opening / closing plate 34) is changed (not to mention the case of changing the state of the movable member during the round game, the state of the movable member is changed before or at the start of the round, and the round concerned) It includes the case where the movable member is not changed during a part or all of the period, that is, the changed state of the movable member is such that the game medium is always guided to a specific area, or the game medium is always moved to a specific area. Including a state in which it does not enter or a state in which it is difficult to enter In addition, when changing the state of the movable member during the round game, for example, by changing the state of the movable member, a specific area is intermittently changed. In some cases, the game medium may be guided to a high probability round where the probability that the game medium will enter a specific area is high (the round ends). It is a round in which the game medium is likely to flow into the specific area during the period (that is, a round that is easy to continue to the next round)), and the probability that the game medium will enter the specific area is lower than in the high probability round. It is possible to control to a low probability round (a round in which a game medium is hard to flow into a specific area by the end of the round, that is, a round that is difficult to continue to the next round), and a specific game. It is possible to control at least some of the rounds executed from the occurrence to the end of the state to be either a high-probability round or a low-probability round, and to control the occurrence of a specific gaming state. Condition determining means (for example, CPU 56) that determines a round to be controlled to a low probability round based on the entry of the game medium into the area, A variable display (for example, continuation number display 29) that derives the round determination result by the condition determining means as a display result after performing variable display, and a variable that indicates whether or not the variable display is performing variable display. Display execution information (for example, a moving image change signal), display result derivation information indicating that the display result has been derived (for example,
(Moving image confirmation signal), and display result type information indicating the type of display result (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0)
Respectively, display information output control means (for example, the CPU 10 for display control) for performing control for outputting each to the outside of the gaming machine.
1) and are provided.

The state of the movable member may be changed by changing the operation direction of the movable member (for example, the rotary drum 36) so that it can be controlled to a high probability round and a low probability round.

There may be a plurality of movable members, and the movable members may be selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determining means.

Whether it is a high-probability round (for example, it is specified by the state of a high-probability state signal of a specific area passage rate),
A round state information output control means (for example, CPU 56) is provided for performing control for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine whether or not it is a low probability round (for example, specified by the state of the specific region passing rate low probability state signal). May be configured.

A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention has a first state in which a gaming medium launched in a gaming area is likely to win a prize,
It is equipped with a variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device 20) that can be changed to a second state in which it is not winning or is difficult to win, and a starting area (for example, starting ball detectors 5a to 5c) provided in the game area. In a predetermined starting mode (for example, a state or state in which a starting operation of opening the special winning opening once or twice is performed) based on the passage of the game medium through the area where is arranged. Control the variable winning device to the first state, and the game medium that has won the variable winning device has entered a specific region (for example, a region where the specific ball detector 48 is arranged) of a plurality of regions. Based on this, the variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode.
When a specific game state that can be executed (for example, a big hit state) occurs, and the game medium that won the variable winning device during the round entered the specific area, the next time after the end of the round. In the gaming machine that can be moved to the round, the specific game state ends without shifting to the next round when the game medium won in the variable winning device does not enter the specific area during the round. And a movable member (for example, the rotating drum 36, the movable member 4) provided in the variable winning device.
By changing the states of 3a, 43b and the opening / closing plate 34), a high-probability round with a high probability that the game medium will enter the specific area (a round in which the game medium easily flows into the specific area by the end of the round) In other words, it means a round that is easy to continue in the next round.) And a low-probability round in which the probability that game media will enter a specific area is lower than that in a high-probability round (a specific area before the round ends). The game medium is difficult to flow into, that is, the round that is difficult to continue to the next round.) And the round that is executed between the occurrence and the end of the specific game state. It is possible to control at least some of these rounds to be either high-probability rounds or low-probability rounds, and the trigger for the occurrence of a specific gaming state. Based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area, the condition determining means (for example, the CPU 56) that determines the round to be controlled to the low probability round, and the high probability round (for example, the specific area passing rate high probability state) Round state information output for performing control to output to the outside of the gaming machine whether it is a low probability round (specified by the state of the signal) or is a low probability round (for example, specified by the state of the low probability state signal for a specific area). Control means (eg C
PU56) is provided.

The round state information output control means has information indicating whether or not it is a high probability round (for example, a specific region passing rate high probability state signal) and information indicating whether or not it is a low probability round (for example, Signal with low probability of passing through specific area)
May be configured to be output separately.

In the specific game state, the round state information output control means determines which state is the state in which the probability that the game medium will enter the specific region is high or low, and which state is that state. It may be configured to output continuously during a certain period.

A gaming machine according to still another aspect of the present invention is
A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 2) in which a game medium shot in a game area can be changed into a first state in which it is easy to win a prize and a second state in which no prize is won or it is difficult to win a prize.
0), the starting area provided in the game area (for example,
Based on the game medium having passed through the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c), a predetermined starting mode (for example, a state in which a starting operation of opening the special winning opening once or twice) is being performed, The variable winning device is controlled to the first state, and the game medium that has won the variable winning device is in a specific area (for example, the specific ball detector 48 is arranged) out of a plurality of areas. The specific game state in which the variable prize winning device is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on the fact that the player has entered a certain upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times). (For example, a big hit state) occurs, and it is possible for the game medium that has won the variable winning device to enter the specific area during the round and then move to the next round after the end of the round. In the gaming machine, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area that triggers the occurrence of the specific gaming state, the condition determining means (for example, the CPU 56) that determines the maximum number of times of the round, and after performing the variable display. A variable indicator (for example, the continuation number indicator 2) that derives the determination result of the maximum continuation number by the condition determining means as a display result.
9), variable display execution information indicating whether or not the variable display is performing variable display (for example, moving image changing signal), display result derivation information indicating that the display result is derived (for example, moving image confirmation signal). ), And display result type information indicating the type of display result (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0),
It is characterized in that it is provided with display information output control means (for example, the CPU 101 for display control) that performs control for outputting each to the outside of the gaming machine.

Specific detection means (for example, a specific ball detector 48) for detecting that the game medium has entered a specific area,
It may be configured to include an invalidating unit (for example, CPU 56) that invalidates the detection by the specific detecting unit when the number of rounds of the maximum number of times of continuation as the determination result of the condition determining unit is reached.

Specific detection means state information output control means (control for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine specific detection means state information (for example, maximum continuous number limit signal) indicating whether the detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid) For example, it may be configured to include the CPU 56).

Display control means (eg, CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game and display control means (eg, display control means) for controlling the variable display according to a control signal (eg, display control command) from the game control means. , Display control CPU1
01), and the display information output means may be configured to be included in the display control means.

As the display result type information indicating the type of display result (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0), information according to a control signal from the game control means may be output.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a configuration of a game board 1 of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of a game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a launched game ball is installed in a substantially circular shape, and a region partitioned by the guide rail 2 forms a game region 3. . A variable winning a prize ball device 20 is arranged at substantially the center of the game area 3. Below the variable winning ball device 20, left, middle, and right starting winning holes 4a to 4c respectively having starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are arranged. When a game ball wins the starting winning opening 4a-4c, the game ball is a starting ball detector 5a-5c.
Detected in. According to the detection, the variable winning ball device 20 is opened for a predetermined period.

When the winning award winning openings 4a, 4c on the left and right of the starting award winning openings 4a-4c are won, the variable winning a prize ball device 20 is opened once, and the central starting of the award winning openings 4a-4c is started. When the winning hole 4b is won, the variable winning ball device 20 is opened twice. In addition, in this way, the variable winning ball device 20 according to the winning detection of the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c.
The state in which the opening operation is performed is referred to as a starting operation state (or a starting mode). Further, in the game area 3, in addition to the above-described configuration, windmills 6a, 6 having windmill lamps 7a, 7b built therein.
b, windmills 8a, 8b, side lamp decorations 9a, 9b incorporating side lamps 10a, 10b, outro 11 and the like are provided.

Next, the variable winning ball device 20 is shown in FIG.
~ It demonstrates with reference to FIG. The variable winning device 20 is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a mounting substrate 21 for mounting on the surface of the game board 1, and the mounting substrate 21 has an upper winning space 22 formed therein. A pair of left and right opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b are rotatably provided in the upper prize space 22. The opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are respectively connected to the solenoids 24a and 24b via a link mechanism, and when the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned on, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b rotate in a direction of opening the upper winning space 22. Further, when the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned off, the upper prize space 22 is rotated in a direction to be closed.

At the bottom wall portion of the upper winning space 22, a pair of left and right winning ball detectors 25a, 25b for detecting game balls that have won in the upper winning space 22 are provided. The winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b pass through the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and then pass through the ball passages 26a and 26b formed on both the left and right sides of the mounting substrate 21 and the ball discharge port. It is sent into the lower prize space 30 from 27a and 27b. Further, on the rear wall of the upper prize space 22, a prize number indicator 28 for displaying the number of prize balls detected by the prize detectors 25a and 25b and a continuation number indicator for indicating the number of rounds in a specific game state. 29 are provided.

In this embodiment, when there is a V winning, the continuation number display 29 variably displays identification information composed of numbers, figures, etc., and the result of lottery of the condition determining means described later is displayed. The corresponding stop identification information is also displayed.
That is, the continuous number display 29 also serves as a variable display device for displaying the identification information. Of course, the variable display device for displaying the identification information is the continuation number indicator 29.
It may be provided separately from.

In the lower prize space 30, ball outlets 27a,
A lower rolling plate 31 for rolling the winning balls sent from 27b backward, an opening 32 formed at the downstream end of the lower rolling plate 31, and an opening / closing plate 34 for opening and closing the opening 32,
A rotating drum 36 that rotates at a position above the opening / closing plate 34 and an upper rolling plate 40 that is arranged behind the upper end of the rotating drum 36 are provided. A solenoid 35 is connected to the opening / closing plate 34, and moves forward in a direction in which the opening 32 is closed when the solenoid 35 is turned on. Further, when the solenoid 35 is turned off, the solenoid 35 moves backward in the direction of opening the opening 32.

The rotating drum 36 has respective connecting gears 37a to 37a.
The motor 38 is connected via 7c, and is always driven in one direction at a constant speed in response to the driving of the motor 38 (a permanent magnet 39 described later).
a to 39c are rotated in a direction in which the game ball being sucked is moved upward). However, in the final round, the motor 38 may be rotated in the opposite direction.

Further, permanent magnets 39a to 39c are installed on the circumferential surface of the rotary drum 36 at three locations in a row in the left, center and right. Therefore, in the closed state of the opening 32 by the opening / closing plate 34, the rotating drum 36 attracts the game ball retained on the opening / closing plate 34 by the magnetic force of the permanent magnets 39a to 39c, and the attracted game ball accompanies the rotation operation. Upper rolling plate 40
Send to.

On the rear side of the upper rolling plate 40, there are formed inclined portions 40a and 40b which are inclined downward in the left-right direction with the center as a boundary. , Ball passages 41a, 41b for feeding the game balls rolled on the inclined portions 40a, 40b onto the lower rolling plate 31 again.
Are formed. The inclined portions 40a and 40b are also slightly inclined downward toward the rear side. Also, the upper rolling plate 40
A specific inlet 42 as a specific area is provided in the rear center of the, and a pair of left and right movable members 43a and 43b are provided in front of the specific inlet 42.

Rotating shafts 44a and 44b are integrally attached to the movable members 43a and 43b, respectively.
Interlocking parts 46a and 46b of a connecting member 46 that connects the solenoid 45 are integrally attached to the rear ends of the 4a and 44b. The connecting member 46 is a solenoid 45.
Of the plunger 45a constituting the
a, 44b (movable members 43a, 43b) are converted into rotational movements. When the solenoid 45 is turned on, the movable members 43a and 43b rotate in the direction of blocking the front of the specific receiving port 42 and stop at the position shown in FIG. Further, when the solenoid 45 is turned off, the specific inlet 42
Rotate in the direction to release the front block (the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 5).

On the outer periphery of the specific inlet 42, there is a LE for decoration.
A plurality of D indicators 47 are provided. In addition, the specific entrance 42
A specific ball detector 48 as a specific detecting means for detecting a winning ball that has entered the specific receiving port 42 is provided inside the. On the downstream side of the specific ball detector 48, a ball passage (not shown) for discharging the detected balls through a position below the opening / closing plate 34 is formed. In the following description, the fact that a game ball has entered the specific inlet 42 and detected by the specific ball detector 48 is also referred to as a V prize.

In this example, the variable winning ball device 20 changes the internal structure so that the game balls can easily win the specific area as shown in FIG. , A state in which a game ball is difficult to win in a specific area as shown in FIG. 5 (a low probability state in which the probability of continuing a round is low).

In the state shown in FIG. 4, the permanent magnets 39a-3a.
The game ball sucked by the magnetic force of 9c is the rotating drum 3
When 6 rotates, it is sent to the upper rolling plate 40 and guided toward the specific receiving port 42. Winning ball detector 2
Until the 10 game balls are detected by 5a and 25b, the two movable members 43a and 43b prevent the game ball from flowing into the specific ball detector 48 (specifically,
The width between the movable members 43a and 43b is narrower than the diameter of the game ball. ), The game balls are stored in front of the specific ball detector 48. Then, when 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b, the operation of blocking the inflow of the game balls by the movable members 43a, 43b is released (specifically, the width between the movable members 43a, 43b is It is made wider than the diameter of the game ball.), And the stored game ball flows into the specific ball detector 48. When the variable winning ball device 20 has the above-mentioned internal structure, the game ball easily flows into the specific ball detector 48,
This means that it is easy to continue the round.

In the state shown in FIG. 5, unless the game ball is attracted by the permanent magnet 39b, it is not guided to the specific receiving port 42. Further, since the opening time of the opening 32 by the opening / closing plate 34 is set to be long and the number of game balls retained on the opening / closing plate 34 is reduced, it is difficult to be attracted to the permanent magnet 39b. Furthermore, since the game balls are not stored in front of the specific ball detector 48, the winning ball detectors 25a, 25a
There is no guarantee that the game ball will flow into the specific ball detector 48 after 10 game balls are detected by b. When the variable winning ball device 20 has the above internal structure,
It is difficult for the game balls to flow into the specific ball detector 48, and it is difficult to continue the round. The game ball may not be guided to the specific receiving port 42 by rotating the rotating drum 36 in the reverse direction.

As described above, the movable members 43a and 43b are maintained in a position where they do not block the front of the specific receiving port 42 (retracted to the upper portion, see FIG. 5), or the rotating drum 36 rotates in the reverse direction. By doing so, the variable winning ball device 20 is in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to win the specific area. Therefore, the rotating drum 36 and the movable members 43a, 4
3b corresponds to a plurality of movable members for changing the game balls into a state in which it is difficult to win the game balls. Further, as described above, it is possible to make the game ball difficult to win in the specific area by opening and closing the opening 32 of the opening and closing plate 34. Therefore, the opening and closing plate 34 is won by the game ball in the specific area. You may include in the movable member for changing to a difficult state.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the game control board (main board) 51 installed on the back surface of the gaming machine. In addition, in FIG. 6, the payout control board 7 is shown.
7, a lamp control board 75, a sound control board 70, a firing control board 91 and a display control board 80 are also shown. On the main board 51, the basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the program, the detection signals from the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the clear switch 921. A switch circuit 58 that supplies the basic circuit 53 is mounted. Clear switch 9
Reference numeral 21 is for clearing backup data stored in a storage content holding unit (for example, a backup RAM capable of holding the content even when power supply is stopped) included in each board (main board 51, payout control board 77, etc.). It is provided on a switch substrate (not shown) as an operating means of.

Further, each solenoid 24 is provided on the main board 51.
A solenoid circuit 59 for driving a, 24b, 35, 45 according to a command from the basic circuit 53 and a motor circuit 60 for driving the motor 38 according to a command from the basic circuit 53 are mounted. Further, an information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit to an external device such as a hall computer according to the data given from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

The basic circuit 53 is a ROM 54 for storing a program for controlling a game and the like, and R as a storage means (means for storing variation data) used as a work memory.
AM55, CPU5 which controls according to the program
6 and I / O port section 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the 1-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 55 built therein, and
The OM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be external or built-in.

An I / O expander, for example, is used for the output port for the test signal included in the I / O port section 57. In this case, for example, each test signal is output from each output port of the I / O expander to each corresponding pin of the test signal terminal 72.

The RAM 55 (which may be a CPU built-in RAM) 55 is partially or wholly in the power supply board 910.
The backup RAM is backed up by the backup power supply created in. In other words, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped,
The contents of part or all of M55 are saved.

The hit ball launching device for hitting and launching a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the launch control board 91. Then, the driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the circuit on the firing control board 91 controls the ball to be fired at a speed according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.

In this embodiment, the lamp control CPU (lamp control means) mounted on the lamp control board 75 includes side lamps 10a and 10b, windmill lamps 7a and 7b, an LED indicator 47, and other frames. A control signal is output to various light emitting members such as a decorative lamp to control the operation of the various light emitting members in a predetermined manner. Further, the display control of the winning number display 28 and the number-of-continuations display 29, which constitute the variable display device, is performed by the display control means mounted on the display control board 80. Hereinafter, the winning number display 28 and the number-of-continuations display 29 may be referred to as variable display devices 28, 29. A sound control CPU (sound control means) mounted on the sound control board 70 controls the speaker 27. The ball payout device 97 for paying out game balls as a prize is controlled by a payout control CPU (payout control means) mounted on the payout control board 77. The lamp control means and the sound control means may be mounted on one board. Further, the display control means, the lamp control means and the sound control means may be mounted on one board. Further, the display control board 80 and the lamp control board 7
5. The main board 51 may control a part or all of the electric components controlled by the sound control board 70.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration in the display control board 80 together with the variable display devices 28 and 29, the output ports (ports 0 and 2) 570 and 572 of the main board 51, and the output buffer circuits 620 and 62A. Is. 8-bit data is output from the output port (output port 2) 572, and a 1-bit strobe signal (INT signal) is output from the output port 570.

The display control CPU 101 controls the control data R
It operates according to the program stored in the OM 102, and when the INT signal is input from the main substrate 51 via the noise filter 107 and the input buffer circuit 105B, the display control command is received via the input buffer circuit 105A. As the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B, for example, general-purpose ICs 74HC540 and 74HC14 can be used. If the display control CPU 101 does not include an I / O port, an I / O port is provided between the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B and the display control CPU 101. Then, the display control CPU 101 follows the received display control command.
Display control of the variable display devices 28 and 29 is performed, and a test signal indicating the control state is output to the test signal terminal 111. For example, when the display control command that specifies that “7” is displayed as the information for informing the number of continuous rounds is received, the display control CPU 101 causes the variable display device 29 to display “7”. The display control is executed and a test signal indicating the execution contents is output.

The input buffer circuits 105A and 105B are
The signal can be passed only in the direction from the main board 51 to the display control board 80. Therefore, the display control board 8
There is no room for signals to be transmitted from the 0 side to the main board 51 side. That is, the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B constitute an irreversible information input means together with the input ports. Even if the circuit in the display control board 80 is tampered with, the signal output by the tampering is not transmitted to the main board 51 side.

Noise filter 10 for cutting off high frequency signals
For example, a 3-terminal capacitor or a ferrite bead is used as 7, but the presence of the noise filter 107 eliminates the influence of noise on the display control command between the substrates. Also, a noise filter may be provided on the output side of the buffer circuits 620 and 62A of the main board 51.

FIG. 8 shows a main board 51 and a lamp control board 75.
9 is a block diagram showing a portion related to a test signal output of the display control board 80. FIG. In the main board 51, the signals from the respective sensors are input to the input port 577, branched at the stage before being input to the CPU 56, and also supplied to the test signal output circuit 71. In this embodiment, the sensors are the specific ball detector 48 and the starting ball detector 5
a to 5c and winning ball detectors 25a and 25b,
In addition, it includes various switch information and sensor output information input to the main board 51.

The output buffer 61 outputs a signal output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57 to the payout control board 77.
Send to. As the output buffer 61, for example, general-purpose CMOS-ICs 74HC240 and 74HC14 are used.

The output buffer 63 sends the lamp control command output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57 to the lamp control board 35. As the output buffer 63, for example, 74HC24 which is a general-purpose CMOS-IC
0.74HC14 is used. In the lamp control board 75, the lamp control CPU 751 has an input circuit 755.
A lamp control command from the main board 51 is input via. The lamp control CPU 751 drives the lamp / LED based on the input lamp control command. In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs are the side lamps 10a and 10b, the windmill lamps 7a and 7b, the LED indicator 47, and the frame decoration lamp.

The output buffer (buffer composed of the buffer circuit 62A and the buffer circuit 62B) 62 is a CP.
The display control command output from U56 via the output port 57 is sent to the display control board 80. In the display control board 80, the display control CPU 101 inputs a display control command via the input buffer 105 and drives the variable display devices 28, 29 based on the display control command. Further, in the display control board 80, the CP for display control
The U 101 creates a predetermined test signal and outputs it to the outside through the test signal output circuit 110. All the test signals are positive logic (high active) at the TTL level. The signal output to the outside is performed via the test signal terminal 111. The test signal terminal 111 is, for example, a signal pin or a connector. Further, the connector is provided for the convenience of the test, and the connector may be removed when used for other than the test. The signal acquisition means includes a signal pin, a connector, and a wiring pattern provided for outputting a signal.

The output buffer 64 drives the solenoid in response to the signal output from the CPU 56 via the output port 57. In this embodiment, the solenoids are solenoids 24a, 2 for opening the variable winning ball device 20.
4b and a solenoid 35 for opening the opening / closing plate 34
And a solenoid 45 for blocking / unblocking the front of the specific inlet 42.

The test signal output circuit 71 of the main board 51 performs processing such as amplifying each input signal and outputs it as a test signal to the test signal terminal 72. The test signal terminal 72 is composed of, for example, a signal pin to which a probe from the test apparatus can be connected or a connector to which a cable from the test apparatus can be connected. Further, all the test signals are positive logic (high active) at the TTL level.

In the configuration shown in FIG. 8, the display control CPU 101 executes the display control and the test signal generation control. The test CPU may execute the test signal creation control. In that case, the output of the input buffer 105 of the display control board 80 is branched, and the test CPU is mounted between the latter stage of the branched output and the test signal output circuit 110. Then, a necessary test signal is output from the display control command output by the game control means.
For example, when the variation start command of the variable display device 29 is received, the moving image changing signal is output.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. Figure 9
Is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM and RAM) on the main board 51. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 starts the main processing after step S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). After initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) (step S5), the RAM is set to the accessible state (step S6).

CPU 56 used in this embodiment
Also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC).

CPU 5 used in this embodiment
6 has three types of maskable interrupt modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

The interrupt mode 2 out of the three types is the CPU 5
In this mode, the address composed of the value (1 byte) of the 6 specific register (I register) and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device indicates the interrupt address. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, the interrupt processing can be installed at an arbitrary (although discrete) even address. Each built-in device has a function of transmitting an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request. In step S2 of the initial setting process, the CPU 56 is set to the interrupt mode 2.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 inputted via the input port 1 only once (step S7). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S1).
5). When the clear switch 921 is on (when pressed), a low level clear switch signal is output.

If the clear switch 921 is not in the ON state, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When such a protection process is performed, backup is made. When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM
Whether or not there is backup data in the area is confirmed by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area during the power supply stop process. In this example, for example, if "55H" is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is backup (on state), and if a value other than "55H" is set, there is no backup (off state). .

After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 5
6 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). A checksum is calculated in the power supply stop processing executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the calculated checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match).
If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56
Performs a game state recovery process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the display control means to the state when the power supply was stopped (step S10). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) saved in the backup RAM area is set in the PC and the address is restored. Since the gaming state restoration process can be executed, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a backup function that can restore the state before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is restored. Note that the game state restoration process is based on the data related to the game state stored in the storage means capable of holding the contents for a predetermined period even if the power supply is stopped. This is a control for returning to the state.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first executes R
AM clear processing is performed (step S11). In addition, an initial value is set in a predetermined work area (for example, a process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout stop flag, or the like for selectively performing processing according to the control state). A work area setting process is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting a payout permission state designation command instructing that the payout from the ball payout device 97 is possible to the payout control board 77 (step S13). In addition, other sub-boards (lamp control board 7
5, processing for transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sound control board 70, the display control board 80) to each sub-board (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating the initial symbol displayed on the variable display devices 28, 29 (for the symbol control board 80), a prize ball lamp (not shown) indicating that there is a prize ball remaining, and a supply ball out There is a command (to the lamp control board 75) for instructing to turn off the out-of-bulb lamp (not shown).

Then, the register of the CTC provided in the CPU 56 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 2 ms (step S15). That is,
A value corresponding to 2 ms as an initial value is set in a predetermined register (time constant register).

Execution of initialization processing (steps S11 to S1)
When 5) is completed, the random number update process (step S17) is repeatedly executed in the main process. When the random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S1).
6) When the execution of the random number update process is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S19). The random number includes, for example, a random number for determining the average number of consecutive rounds in the big hit game and a random number for determining whether or not the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is likely to be V-winned after the end of the specific game state. The random numbers may be realized by one random number. The random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number.

When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56
After performing the register saving process (step S20), the game control process of steps S21 to S33 shown in FIG. 10 is executed. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first
The detection signals of the switches of the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are input via the switch circuit 58, and the states of these switches are determined (switch processing: step S21). .

Next, various abnormality diagnosis processing is performed by the self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is issued if necessary according to the result (error processing: step S22).

Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number is performed (step S23).
Further, the CPU 56 performs process processing (step S25). In the process control, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the display control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the display control command (command control process: step S
27). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information and start information supplied to the hall management computer (step S2).
9).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of generating and outputting a test signal (step S30). The signal relating to ON / OFF of the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b and the solenoid may be configured to branch the signal line and directly output as a test signal. Is possible, whether it is a probability change state, whether the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a state where it is easy to win V, or whether the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a state where it is difficult to win V. The signal related to etc. performs the process of controlling the output of each test signal according to the state of the flag (big hit flag, probability variation flag, etc.) that is turned ON / OFF in the process of the game control process. By processing each test signal with one module as in the present embodiment, the program can be efficiently created.

Further, the CPU 56 issues a drive command to the solenoid circuit 59 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S31). Further, a signal instructing the driving of the motor 38 is given to the motor circuit 60 (step S32).

Then, the CPU 56 causes the winning ball detector 25.
Prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals such as a and 25b is executed (step S33). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 77 in response to the winning detection based on that the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b and the like are turned on. Discharge control board 7
The payout control CPU 371 mounted on the No. 7 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls. After that, the contents of the register are restored (step S34), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S3).
5).

According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms.
In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set,
The game control process may be executed in the main process.

Next, the operation control of the variable winning ball device 20 by the game control means will be described. When the starting operation state occurs, the solenoids 24a and 24b are turned on for a predetermined time and the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened. If a game ball wins in the upper winning space 22 during the opening operation, the winning ball passes through the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the lower winning space 3
Sent to 0. Further, the opening / closing plate 34 is moved in a direction of closing the opening 32 until a predetermined time has elapsed after the prize winning detectors 25a and 25b detect the prize winning by the ON control of the solenoid 35 by the game control means. In this case, the game ball sent to the lower prize space 30 has the opening 3
When the permanent magnets 39a to 39c of one of the rotary drums 36 are attracted within the closing time of 2, the rotary magnets 36 are fed to the upper rolling plate 40 as the rotary drum 36 rotates.

At this time, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the left and right permanent magnets 39a, 39c,
The game ball has a ball passage 41a, 41b with a probability of 100%.
Sent to. At this time, the opening / closing plate 34 is opened 3 by the off control of the solenoid 35 by the game control means.
It is moving in the direction of opening 2. And the ball passage 41
The balls sent to a and 41b pass through the lower rolling plate 31, fall through the opening 32, and are discharged. On the other hand, when the game ball retained on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the game ball is sent to the specific receiving port 42 with a considerably high probability (not 100%). Then, the game ball sent to the specific inlet 42 (the V-winning game ball) is discharged after passing through the specific ball detector 48. Further, at this time, the specific game state occurs based on the passage of the game ball in the specific ball detector 48 (detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48). The internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 in the normal state in which the specific game state does not occur for executing the operation control as described above is referred to as a normal internal structure. A state in which the variable winning ball device 20 is neither in a high probability state nor in a low probability state which is a normal internal structure is called a normal probability state.

In the specific game state, the game control means controls the solenoid 35 to turn on / off, thereby opening / closing the piece 2.
3a and 23b repeat the opening operation for a predetermined time 18 times (18 opening / closing cycles). The open / close cycle is 18
If ten winning balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b before the end of the turn, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is finished at that time. Further, during the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b, each solenoid 3
The opening and closing plate 34 always closes the opening 32 by constantly turning on the valves 5 and 45, and the movable members 43a and 43b are always provided with the specific inlet 42 when the internal structure makes it easy to win a specific area. Is blocked (the prize cannot enter the specific entrance 42).

Therefore, if the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device 20 during the opening / closing cycle has an internal structure that allows the player to easily win the specified area, the opening 32 can be dropped until the end of the opening / closing cycle. There is no. In the case where the internal structure is such that it is easy to win a prize in the specific area, when the game ball stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 is attracted to any of the permanent magnets 39a to 39c, the game ball is transferred to the specific receiving port 42. It is received by the front movable members 43a and 43b. Also, if it is an internal structure that is difficult to win in a specific area,
The game balls stopped on the opening / closing plate 34 are the left and right permanent magnets 39.
When a, 39c is sucked, the game ball, ball passage 4
It is fed to the lower rolling plate 31 through 1a and 41b, and is stopped again on the opening / closing plate 34. When the internal structure is such that it is difficult to win a prize in a specific area, the opening / closing plate 34
When the game ball stopped above is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the winning ball does not stop in front of the specific inlet 42, and flows into the specific inlet 42 by itself (the probability of inflow is low. Unless otherwise specified, the ball is fed into the lower rolling plate 31 through the ball passages 41a and 41b.

After that, when the internal structure is such that it is easy to win a specific area, with the end of the opening / closing cycle (after the opening / closing cycle, all winning game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a, 25b). (Waiting for a sufficient time), or the solenoids 35, 45 are turned off in the final round of the opening / closing cycle, so that the opening / closing plate 34 opens the opening 32 and the movable members 43a, 43b receive a specific receiving force. The blocking in front of the inlet 42 is released. Therefore, the movable member 43a,
The prize ball received by 43b rolls straightly backward on the upper rolling plate 40 and enters the specific receiving port 42. Then, the game ball (game ball with V winning) that has entered the specific inlet 42 passes through the specific ball detector 48, so that the continuation right for the opening / closing cycle of 18 times is established. On the other hand, in the case where the internal structure is such that it is easy to win in the specific area, when the game ball attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b flows into the specific inlet 42 by itself, the right to continue the opening / closing cycle of 18 times Is established. When the continuation right is established, the opening cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is started again after the elapse of a predetermined interval time. That is, the next round is started.

The open / close cycle is continued up to 15 times (15 rounds: in this example, since the opening game of the special winning opening based on the start detection is not included in the round game, even if the game based on the starting operation is executed) It does not count toward the number of rounds.). Further, in such a specific game state, the continuation number indicator 29 displays the continuation number (round number) of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b, and the winning number indicator 28 displays the winning number for each round. When the specific game state occurs, the identification information is variably displayed on the continuation number display 29 that is also used as a variable display device that variably displays the identification information.
The identification information corresponding to the internal lottery result is stopped and displayed. Then, the continuous round number (average continuous round number, hereinafter referred to as continuous round number) according to the stop identification information is notified.

In this embodiment, since the variable display devices 28 and 29 are controlled by the display control means mounted on the display control board 80, the game control means displays a stop display on the variable display devices 28 and 29. The data for specifying the stop identification information and the like to be transmitted is transmitted to the display control board 80 as a display control command. The display control means then controls the variable display device 2 based on the received display control command.
Display control of 8 and 29 is performed. For example, the display control means
In response to the reception of the command instructing the start of the display control for deriving the display result, the display control of the variable display device 29 is independently performed (without receiving the display control command from the game control means) until the display result deriving timing. .

Next, the variable display device 29 for determining the number of continuous rounds and notifying the determined number of continuous rounds.
Will be described. The variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) is opened based on the start winning. After that, during the specific ball valid period of a predetermined time, the specific ball detector 48
Is turned on (detection of V winning) and V winning occurs,
The condition determination means (included in the game control means) performs an internal lottery. For example, a predetermined random number is generated, and the number of continuous rounds is determined according to the random number value. Here, any one of 1 round, 5 rounds, and 15 rounds (in this example, the first operation of the number of times the variable winning ball device 20 continuously operates (operation when a specific game state is generated)) Will not be counted as the first round.) In addition, the game control means outputs a display control command to the display control board 80, so that the number-of-times display 29 (or the number-of-wins display 28) can be used as the identification information for a predetermined period. One number (0-9) is variably displayed. After the lapse of a predetermined period, a number corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is stopped and displayed. For example, when the number of consecutive rounds is determined to be 1 round, "1" is stopped and displayed, when it is determined to be 5 rounds, "3" is stopped and displayed, and when 15 rounds are determined. "7" is stopped and displayed. By visually recognizing the display result of the continuation number indicator 29, the player can know whether the continuation round number is one round, five rounds, or fifteen rounds. The number of continuous rounds (in this case, "01", "05" or "15")
2 numbers) may be displayed in a display area constituted by, for example, the winning number display 28 and the number-of-continuations display 29.

In this example, in the rounds up to one before the number of consecutive rounds determined by the condition determining means, the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 makes it easy for the game ball to win the specific entrance 42, and thus the specific ball. The internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is controlled in a high-probability state that is easily detected by the detector 48 (a state in which it is easy to win a specific area), and in the rounds after the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means. Is controlled so that the game ball is hard to win in the specific entrance 42 and is in a low probability state (state in which it is difficult to win in the specific area) that is difficult to be detected by the specific ball detector 48. In addition, when the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means is one round, it is controlled so as to be in a low probability state in all rounds until the specific game state ends.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of continuation rounds is determined to be 5, the continuation right is likely to occur up to 4 rounds, and the continuation right occurs after 5 rounds. It is a difficult low probability state. In the low probability state, as described above, the game control means keeps the movable members 43a and 43b retracted to the upper side so that the game ball cannot be received in front of the specific receiving port 42, and the specific receiving port 42 is played. Although it is difficult to win the ball, there is a case where the game ball wins the specific receiving port 42 and the continuation right is generated. Further, in the high probability state, as described above, the game control means causes the movable members 43a and 43b to block the front of the specific receiving port 42 to stop the game ball, and then the game ball that has been released from the stop. Specific entrance 42
However, there is a case where the continuation right is not generated without the game ball winning the specific entrance 42.
As described above, in this example, the jackpot state may end with a number of rounds that does not reach the determined continuous round, or the jackpot state may continue beyond the determined number of continuous rounds. In FIG. 11, “Low” indicates that the round is a low-probability round in which the continuation right is unlikely to occur before the round ends, and “High” indicates that the continuation right tends to occur before the round ends. Indicates a high probability round.

12 and 13 show the test signal terminal 72.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement allocated to the first-stage and second-stage 68 pins. 14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a test signal arrangement allocated to the 68th pins of the first and second stages of the test signal terminal 111.

In each of the test signals shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the launch ball signals 1 and 2 are signals which are turned on when a game ball launched on the game board surface is detected. For example,
It is an output signal of a sensor (not shown in FIG. 1) provided at the inlet and the outlet of a foul ball stop valve installed near the ball outlet to the game area on the front of the game board shown in FIG. Alternatively, C based on the sensor output
This is a signal created by the PU 56. In this example, the launch ball signals 1 and 2 are in the unconnected state (the corresponding signal is not used or the corresponding signal does not need to be output as a test signal, so the signal is output to the corresponding pin. It is said that the external device to receive is not connected. The prize ball signals 1 to 3 are signals that are turned on when a game ball paid out from the ball payout device 97 is detected, and are, for example, a sensor output or a signal corresponding thereto. In this example, the prize ball signal 3 is in the unconnected state.

The normal winning opening 1 winning signal to the normal winning opening 8 winning signals are signals which are turned on when a game ball is won in each of the normal winning openings, and are sensor outputs, for example. In this example, the normal winning opening 1 winning signal to the normal winning opening 8 winning signal are not connected.

The variable winning ball device operating period signal is a signal which is turned on when the variable winning ball device 20 starts to operate and turned off when the operation ends, and is a signal created by software. The variable winning ball device valid period signal is a signal that is turned on during a period in which the variable winning ball device 20 is operable, and is a signal created by software.

The normal electric prize winning signal is a signal which is turned on when a game ball is won in the normal electric prize, and is, for example, a sensor output. The special electric prize winning signal 1 to the special electric prize winning signal 3 are signals which are turned on when a game ball is won into the special winning opening, and are, for example, sensor outputs. In this embodiment, the signal corresponding to the ON (detection) of the prize ball detector 25a is the special electric prize winning signal 1, and the signal corresponding to the ON of the prize ball detector 25b is the special electric prize winning signal 2 Is. The specific area passage signal is a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area of the special winning opening, and is a signal corresponding to the output of the specific ball detector 48 in this embodiment.

Starting port 1 winning signal to starting port 3 winning signal,
It is a signal that is turned on when a game ball is won in each of the starting winning openings, and is a sensor output, for example. In this embodiment, the signal corresponding to the output of the starting winning opening 5a is the starting opening 1
The winning signal, the signal corresponding to the output of the starting winning opening 5b is the starting opening 2 winning signal, and the signal corresponding to the output of the starting winning opening 5c is the starting opening 3 winning signal.

The function signal of the starting port is a signal that is turned on during the effective starting period, and is a signal created by software. The "starting valid period" is the starting ball detector 5a-
This is a period during which 5c operates effectively. Further, the function signal of the specific area is a signal that is turned on during the specific ball effective period, and is a signal created by software. The “specific ball effective period” is a period during which the specific ball detector 48 operates effectively.

The gate 1 passage signal for the ordinary electric auditors to the gate 3 passage signal for the ordinary electric auditors are turned on when the game ball passes through the gates related to the ordinary electric auditors provided. It is a signal. In the present example, the gate 1 passage signal relating to the ordinary electric accessory to the gate 3 passage signal relating to the ordinary electric accessory are unconnected.

The gate 1 passage signal relating to the ordinary symbol to the gate 3 passage signal relating to the ordinary symbol is a signal which is turned on when the game ball passes through the gate which is the condition for starting the variation of the ordinary symbol. In this embodiment, a gate 1 related to a normal design
Pass signal-gate 3 pass signal relating to the normal symbol is in a non-connected state. The special electric accessory release signal is a signal that is turned on when the special winning opening is opened and turned off when the special winning opening is closed. The special electric auditors product operating signal is a signal that is turned on when the special electric auditors product operation is started and turned off when the special electric auditors product is closed. The normal electric accessory release signal is a signal which is turned on at the start of opening the normal electric accessory and turned off when the normal electric accessory is closed. The normal electric auditors product operating signal is a signal that is turned on when the operation of the ordinary electric auditors product is started and turned off when the ordinary electric auditors product is closed. In this example, the normal electric accessory release signal and the normal electric accessory operating signal are not connected.

When the variable winning ball device 20 is controlled so that the probability of the game ball winning the specific entrance 42 is low (the game ball does not win the specific region). It is a signal that is turned on when the internal structure is desired. The probability state signal during the specific region passage rate is turned on when the variable winning ball device 20 is controlled such that the probability that a game ball will win the specific entrance 42 is not an intermediate value. Signal. When the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled so that the probability that the game ball will win the specific entrance 42 is high (the internal structure that allows the game ball to win the specific region easily). This signal is turned on when the signal is turned on. In this embodiment, two types of low-probability state and high-probability state are provided, and therefore the specific region passing rate medium-probability state signal is in the unconnected state.

The accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned on at the start of operation of the accessory continuous operation device (which is included in the variable winning ball device 20 and means various devices which operate during a specific game state), and operates. It is a signal that turns off at the end.

The special symbol big hit signal is a signal which is turned on when the special symbol is determined by the big hit symbol and is turned off at the end of the big hit operation, and is a signal created by software. The special symbol medium hit signal is a medium hit operation with a symbol that is not a big hit symbol (6 seconds after opening the special winning opening of 1.5 seconds).
It is a signal that turns on at the start and turns off at the end of the hit operation. The special symbol small hit signal is a signal which is turned on at the start of the small hit operation (a special winning opening opening time of more than 0.5 seconds and up to 1.5 seconds) by a symbol which is not a big hit symbol, and is turned off at the end of the hit operation. The special symbol hit signal is a signal which is turned on at the start of a hit operation (a special winning opening opening time of 0.5 seconds or less) by a symbol which is not a big hit symbol, and turned off at the end of the hit operation. The normal symbol hit signal is a signal that is turned on when the normal symbol is determined by the combination of hits, and is turned off when the operation operation of the ordinary electric auditors end, and is a signal created by software. In the present example, the above signals are in the unconnected state.

The special symbol holding first signal is a signal which is turned on while the number of stored operation holding numbers of the special symbol variation is 1 or more, and is turned off when the number is 0. Special symbol hold 2
The number signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored numbers of special symbol fluctuations that are retained is two or more, and is turned off when the number is one or less. The special symbol holding third signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation holding numbers of the special symbol variation is three or more, and is turned off when the number is two or less. The special symbol reservation fourth signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operations of the special symbol fluctuation is four, and is turned off when the number is three or less. In this example, the special symbol hold first signal ~
The special symbol reservation fourth signal is in an unconnected state.

The normal symbol hold first signal is a signal which is ON while the number of stored operation reserve numbers of the normal symbol variation is 1 or more, and is OFF when it is 0. Normal design hold 2
The number signal is a signal that is normally turned on while the number of stored operation numbers of symbol variations is two or more, and is turned off when the number is one or less. The normal symbol hold third signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation holding numbers of the symbol fluctuation is 3 or more, and is turned off when the number is 2 or less. The normal symbol reservation fourth signal is a signal that is turned on while the number of stored operation reserve numbers of the symbol fluctuation is four, and is turned off when the number is three or less. In this example, the normal symbol hold first signal ~
Ordinary symbol reservation fourth signal is in the unconnected state.

The special symbol high probability state signal is a signal that is turned on when the lottery probability related to the special symbol is in a high probability state, and is a signal created by software. The special symbol variation time shortened state signal is a signal that is turned on when the variation time related to the special symbol is in a shortened state, and is a signal created by software. The normal symbol high probability state signal is a signal that is turned on when the lottery probability related to the normal symbol is in a high probability state, and is a signal created by software.
The normal symbol variation time shortened state signal is a signal that is turned on when the variation time related to the ordinary symbol is in a shortened state, and is a signal created by software. The normal electric accessory opening / extending state signal is a signal that is turned on when the opening time of the normal electric accessory is in the extended state. In the present example, each of the above signals is in the unconnected state.

The gaming machine error state signal is a signal which is turned on when an abnormal state of the gaming machine is detected. Note that FIG.
2 and FIG. 13, the test signal terminal 72 has
In addition to the terminals provided for the above signals, a large number of spare terminals are included.

In each of the test signals shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the moving image changing signal is a signal which is turned on when the continuous display 29 is performing variable display.
The moving image confirmation signal is a signal that is turned on when the display symbol of the continuous number display 29 is confirmed and displayed. Video data bi
The t0 to bit5 signals are signals indicating the display symbol data in the continuous number display 29. Video data bit0
The bit5 signal is the display pattern of the continuous number display 29,
It is a signal indicating whether it is "1", "3", or "7". As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the test signal terminal 111 includes many spare terminals in addition to the terminals provided for the above signals.

Next, the output state of each test signal during operation of the gaming machine of this example will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case where a new winning is made in the starting winning openings 4a to 4c during the effective period after starting the starting operation. FIG. 16 shows the winning ball detectors 25a, 2
The output state of the special electric prize winning signal based on the detection of the game ball by 5b is also shown. In addition, here, the case of winning the start winning port 4b will be described as an example. First, when the game ball is detected by the starting ball detector (here, the starting ball detector 5b), the function signal of the starting opening is turned off,
The function signal of the specific area is turned on. In this embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the starting ball detectors 5a-5
The valid state of the starting valid period continues until c turns on,
The invalidation of the specific ball valid period is continued until the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c are turned on. When the game ball is detected by the starting ball detector 5b, the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned on. When the predetermined pre-release period elapses after the special electric accessory operating signal is turned on, in this example,
The variable winning ball device 20 (opening and closing pieces 23a, 23b) is opened twice at a predetermined interval, and at the same time as the end of the second opening, the function signal of the starting opening is turned on and the starting effective period becomes effective. At the same time, the valid period (a predetermined period after the end of the opening operation of the variable winning ball device 20 and a period during which the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is valid) becomes valid. The variable winning ball device 2
0 is performing the opening operation (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23
The special electric accessory release signal is turned on when (b is operating), and when the variable winning ball device 20 is not performing the opening operation (including the interval period described above). The object release signal is turned off.

In this example, in each of the two opening operations of the variable winning ball device 20, one game ball is won in the special winning opening, and each winning game ball is a prize ball detector 25a, 2a.
It is detected at 5b. The special electric prize winning signal is turned on while the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are detecting the game balls. When the game ball is newly detected by the starting ball detector (here, the starting ball detector 5b) when the valid period is valid, the function signal of the starting opening is turned off. Also, when the game ball is detected by the starting ball detector 5b, the special electric accessory operating signal is given for a predetermined period (for example, 2
[Ms] to 5 [ms]) After being turned off, it is turned on again. After a predetermined pre-opening period has elapsed after the starting ball detector 5b detects a game ball, the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) opens twice at predetermined intervals, and the second time. Simultaneously with the end of opening, the function signal of the starting port is turned on to make the starting effective period effective, and the effective period becomes effective.

During the first opening operation of the two opening operations of the variable winning ball device 20, one gaming ball wins the special winning opening, and the winning gaming ball is the winning ball detector 25a, 25b.
The special electric prize winning signal is turned on during the period in which the detection is made. After that, if the specific ball detector 48 is not turned on (detection of V winning) during the predetermined effective period, the function signal of the specific area is turned off,
The specific ball validity period is switched from valid to invalid.

FIG. 17 shows the output of the test signal when the game ball passes through the specific area while the special winning opening is open when the variable winning ball device 20 is continuously operating (when the big hit is in progress). It is a timing chart for explaining a state.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 while the variable winning ball device 20 is continuously operating, the function signal of the specific area is turned off,
The operation of the variable winning ball device 20 is stopped, and the operation period signal of the variable winning ball device 20 is turned off for a predetermined pre-opening period. Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]) and then turned on again. It When the pre-opening period elapses, the variable winning ball device 20 starts the opening operation of a new round, and the special electric auditors opening signal is turned on / off along with the opening operation. Further, when the pre-open period elapses, the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is enabled, and the function signal of the specific area is turned on.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when there is a winning in the starting winning openings 4a-4c. In the output state of the test signal shown in FIG. 18, the detailed description of the portions included in the output state of the test signal of FIG. 16 described above will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 18, when the valid period which is valid at the same time as the end of opening the variable winning ball device 20 (opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) elapses, the function signal of the specific region is turned off and the special electric accessory The active signal is turned off. Note that FIG. 18 shows the output state of the test signal when there is a winning in the starting winning opening 4b, but when there is a winning in the starting winning openings 4a, 4c, a variable winning ball Since the special winning opening of the variable winning ball device 20 comes to open once while the operation period signal of the device 20 is on,
The special electric accessory release signal is turned on only once. The output states of the other test signals when there is a winning in the starting winning openings 4a and 4c are the same as when there is a winning in the starting winning opening 4b.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case where a new winning is made in the starting winning openings 4a to 4c during the effective period after starting the starting operation. The output state of the test signal shown in FIG.
Since it is included in the output state of the test signal of FIG. 16 described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period after starting the starting operation. FIG. 20 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation of the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 20, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during the effective period after the start operation is started, the variable display is started on the continuation number display 29 and the video changing signal is turned on. To be done. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined symbol (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed, and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number indicator 29. In addition,
The process from the start of the variable display on the continuation number display 29 to the end of the fixed display is executed within the period before opening (the same applies hereinafter). Further, in order to reliably inform the player of the display pattern of the continuation number display 29, the period for performing the confirmation display (the period during which the moving image confirmation signal is turned on) is, for example, 50 [ms].
It is desirable to set the above period (hereinafter the same).

When the pre-release period elapses after the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is set. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “1”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a low probability state, and the period before opening has passed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period after starting the starting operation. FIG. 21 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 21, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during the effective period after the start operation is started, the variable display is started on the continuation number display 29 and the video changing signal is turned on. To be done. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined symbol (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed, and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.

After the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, when the pre-open period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is set. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “3”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a high probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a high probability state, and the pre-opening period has elapsed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the starting operation. FIG. 22 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 22, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during execution of the starting operation (opening / closing operation of the special winning opening executed based on the starting winning) by the variable winning ball device 20, the number of continuations is displayed. The variable display is started by the device 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number indicator 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined symbol (“1”, on the continuation number indicator 29,
“3” or “7”) is confirmed and displayed, and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number indicator 29.

After the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, when the pre-open period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is set. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “1”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a low probability state, and the period before opening has passed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the starting operation. FIG. 23 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation of the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 23, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball during execution of the start operation by the variable winning ball device 20, the variable display is started by the continuous number display 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. It is said that When the variable display on the continuation number indicator 29 is finished and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined symbol (“1”, on the continuation number indicator 29,
“3” or “7”) is confirmed and displayed, and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.

When the pre-release period elapses after the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is set. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “3”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a high probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a high probability state, and the pre-opening period has elapsed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 24 is a test in the case where the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining balls that were won during the executed starting operation after the starting prize was won during the effective starting period after the execution of the starting operation. It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of a signal. FIG. 24 shows the output state of the test signal when the probability of the specific area passing rate becomes low after the continuous operation of the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 24, when the start ball detectors 5a to 5c detect a game ball during the start valid period after the start operation is executed by the variable winning ball device 20, the pre-opening period is started and the special period is started. A signal during operation of the electric accessory is for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [m]
s]) is turned off. Then, before the pre-opening period has elapsed, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball that has won the prize during the executed starting operation and remains in the area inside the variable winning ball device 20, once again, When the pre-opening period is started and the special electric accessory operating signal is for a predetermined period (for example, 2
[Ms] to 5 [ms]) is turned off. Further, when the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining ball, variable display is started on the continuous number display 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined symbol (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed, and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example,
It is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.

When the pre-opening period elapses after the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is placed. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “1”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a low probability state, and the period before opening has passed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 25 is a test in the case where the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining balls which were won during the executed starting operation after the starting winning was made during the effective starting period after the execution of the starting operation. It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of a signal. FIG. 25 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 25, when the start ball detectors 5a to 5c detect a game ball during the start valid period after the start operation is executed by the variable winning ball device 20, the pre-opening period is started and the special period is started. A signal during operation of the electric accessory is for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [m]
s]) is turned off. Then, before the pre-opening period has elapsed, when the specific ball detector 48 detects a game ball that has won the prize during the executed starting operation and remains in the area inside the variable winning ball device 20, once again, When the pre-opening period is started and the special electric accessory operating signal is for a predetermined period (for example, 2
[Ms] to 5 [ms]) is turned off. Further, when the specific ball detector 48 detects the remaining ball, variable display is started on the continuous number display 29 and the moving image changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image changing signal is turned off, a predetermined symbol (“1”, “3”, or “7”) is fixed on the continuation number display 29. Is displayed, and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example,
It is assumed that “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.

When the pre-opening period elapses after the confirmation display on the continuation number indicator 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is placed. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “3”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a high probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a high probability state, and the pre-opening period has elapsed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 26 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game balls are continuously detected by the specific ball detector 48 after execution of the starting operation. FIG. 26 shows the output state of the test signal when the specific area passing rate has a low probability after the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 26, when the specific ball detector 48 continuously detects game balls during the valid period after the start operation is executed by the variable winning ball device 20, the first game ball is detected. At a timing, the function signal of the specific area and the function signal of the starting opening are turned off, and the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned on. Further, at the first detection timing of the game ball, the pre-opening period is started, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). In addition, at the timing when the first game ball is detected, the continuation number indicator 2
The variable display is started at 9 and the video changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number indicator 29 is completed and the moving image changing signal is turned off, the continuation number indicator 2 is displayed.
A predetermined symbol ("1", "3", or "7") is confirmed and displayed on 9 and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “1” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number indicator 29.

When the pre-opening period elapses after the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is set. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “1”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a low probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a low probability state, and the period before opening has passed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate low probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 27 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game balls are continuously detected by the specific ball detector 48 after execution of the starting operation. FIG. 27 shows the output state of the test signal in the case where the specific area passing rate has a high probability after the continuous operation of the variable winning ball device 20 is started (after the big hit). As shown in FIG. 27, when the specific ball detector 48 continuously detects game balls during the effective period after the start operation is executed by the variable winning ball device 20, the first game ball is detected. At a timing, the function signal of the specific area and the function signal of the starting opening are turned off, and the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned on. Further, at the first detection timing of the game ball, the pre-opening period is started, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). In addition, at the timing when the first game ball is detected, the continuation number indicator 2
The variable display is started at 9 and the video changing signal is turned on. When the variable display on the continuation number indicator 29 is completed and the moving image changing signal is turned off, the continuation number indicator 2 is displayed.
A predetermined symbol ("1", "3", or "7") is confirmed and displayed on 9 and the moving image confirmation signal is turned on. In this example, it is assumed that “3” is confirmed and displayed on the continuation number display 29.

When the pre-opening period elapses after the confirmation display on the continuation number display 29 is completed and the moving image confirmation signal is turned off, the function signal of the specific area is turned on and the variable winning ball is set. The continuous opening operation of the device 20 is started. Further, in this example, the continuation number display 29 indicates “3”.
Is fixedly displayed and it is determined that the first round has a high probability (see FIG. 11), the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a high probability state, and the pre-opening period has elapsed. Within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after that, the specific region passing rate high probability signal is turned on.

FIG. 28 is a case where the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state), there is no detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48, and the big hit game state ends. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case of performing (so-called “puncture”). FIG. 28 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 28, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round), the valid period after the variable winning a prize ball device 20 has continuously performed opening and closing operations of the special winning opening a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) When the game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 by the end of, the big hit game state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the specific area is turned off, and the function signal of the starting opening is turned on. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off.

Then, in this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 which has been in the low probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 29 is a case where a continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in a big hit game state), there is no detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48, and the big hit game state ends. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case of performing (so-called “puncture”). FIG. 29 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 29, in a certain round (a round other than the final round), the valid period after the variable winning a prize ball device 20 has continuously performed opening and closing operations of the special winning opening a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) When the game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 by the end of, the big hit game state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the specific area is turned off, and the function signal of the starting opening is turned on. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off.

In this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the high probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 30 shows the prize winning ball detectors 25a, 2a during the round when the continuous operation by the variable winning a prize ball device 20 is executed (in the big hit game state).
When the jackpot gaming state ends without detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 even though about 10 game balls are detected by 5b (so-called "punk").
Is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case (1). FIG. 30 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 30, in a certain round (a round other than the final round), during the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20, the prize winning ball detectors 25a and 25b have about 10 balls. If the game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 by the end of the effective period after the game ball is detected, the jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the specific area is turned off, and the function signal of the starting opening is turned on. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off.

In this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 which has been in the low probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 31 shows that when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (when it is in the big hit game state), the winning ball detectors 25a, 2 during the round.
When the jackpot gaming state ends without detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 even though about 10 game balls are detected by 5b (so-called "punk").
Is a timing diagram for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case (1). FIG. 31 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 31, in a certain round (rounds other than the final round), during the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20, the prize winning ball detectors 25a and 25b have about 10 balls. If the game ball is not detected by the specific ball detector 48 by the end of the effective period after the game ball is detected, the jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the specific area is turned off, and the function signal of the starting opening is turned on. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off.

Then, in this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 which has been in the high probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 32 shows a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) of the variable winning ball device 20 in the final round when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed (in the big hit game state). ) Is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends due to the end of the opening operation of FIG. FIG. 32 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 32, in the final round, the predetermined number of times (in this example, 1
When the valid period ends after the opening operation of eight times) ends, the jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the starting port is turned on. Also,
When the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is turned off, and the specific ball detector 48 does not detect the game ball.

In this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the low probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 33 shows a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) of the variable winning ball device 20 in the final round when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed (in the big hit game state). ) Is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends due to the end of the opening operation of FIG. FIG. 33 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 33, in the final round, a predetermined number of times (in this example, 1
When the valid period ends after the opening operation of eight times) ends, the jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the starting port is turned on. Also,
When the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is turned off, and the specific ball detector 48 does not detect the game ball.

Then, in this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 which has been in the high probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 34 shows the prize winning ball detectors 25a, 25a in the final round when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state).
It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit game state ends due to the detection of about 10 game balls by 25b.
FIG. 34 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 34, in the final round, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b generally provide 10
At the end of the effective period after the detection of one game ball,
The jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the starting port is turned on. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is in the off state, and the specific ball detector 48
The game ball is not detected by.

In this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 which has been in the low probability state is set.
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate low probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 35 shows the prize winning ball detectors 25a, 25a in the final round when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state).
It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit game state ends due to the detection of about 10 game balls by 25b.
FIG. 35 shows the output state of the test signal when the jackpot gaming state ends when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 35, in the final round, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b generally provide 10
At the end of the effective period after the detection of one game ball,
The jackpot gaming state ends. When the jackpot gaming state ends, the function signal of the starting port is turned on. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off. During the final round, the function signal of the specific area is in the off state, and the specific ball detector 48
The game ball is not detected by.

In this example, when the big hit game state ends, the variable winning ball device 20 that has been in the high probability state
The internal structure of is set to a normal probability state, and the specific region passing rate high probability signal that has been turned on is turned off within a predetermined period (for example, 5 [ms]) after the jackpot gaming state ends.

FIG. 36 shows that, when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed (in the big hit game state), the specific ball detector 48 detects the game ball during the effective period. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining an output state of a test signal in the case. In FIG. 36,
Specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passage rate is low
The output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by is shown. As shown in FIG. 36, a certain round (a round other than the final round, which is in a low probability state, for example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is “1”.)
In, in the case where the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the valid period after the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) Is decided to play the next round game. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the pre-opening period is started. Furthermore, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
Turned off.

When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the ON state of the specific region passing rate low probability signal is maintained even in the new round started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is “1”; see FIG. 11).

FIG. 37 shows that the game balls are detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the effective period when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (the big hit game state). FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining an output state of a test signal in the case. In FIG. 37,
Specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passage rate has a high probability
The output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by is shown. As shown in FIG. 37, a certain round (a round other than the final round, which is in a high probability state. For example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is “5”.)
In, in the case where the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the valid period after the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) Is decided to play the next round game. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the pre-opening period is started. Furthermore, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).
Turned off.

When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the ON state of the specific region passing rate high probability signal is maintained even in the new round started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is set to “5”, see FIG. 11).

In FIG. 38, when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is being executed (when it is in the big hit game state), the specific ball detector 48 detects the game ball during the effective period. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining an output state of a test signal in the case. In FIG. 38,
Specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passage rate has a high probability
The output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by is shown. As shown in FIG. 38, a certain round (a round other than the final round.
For example, the fourth round when the number of consecutive times is “5”. ), The game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the valid period after the continuous opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed a predetermined number of times (18 times in this example). In this case, it is decided to play the next round game. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the pre-opening period is started. further,
When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5).
[Ms]) is turned off.

When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the previous round (for example, the fourth round when the number of consecutive times is set to "5".
The variable winning ball device 20 that is in the high probability state in
The internal structure of is set to a low-probability state in the new round started (for example, the fifth round when the number of consecutive times is set to “5”, see FIG. 11). Therefore, a predetermined period (eg, 5 [m
In s]), the high probability signal of the specific region passing rate is turned off, and the low probability signal of the specific region passing rate is turned on.

FIG. 39 shows a specific ball detection during the execution of the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state). It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the device 48. FIG. 39 shows the output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a low probability. As shown in FIG. 39, in a certain round (a round other than the final round. For example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is set to "1".), The variable winning a prize ball device 20 continuously opens and closes the special winning opening. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the operation, it is decided to play the next round game. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the pre-opening period is started. Furthermore, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).

When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the ON state of the specific region passing rate low probability signal is maintained even in the new round started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is “1”; see FIG. 11).

FIG. 40 is a specific ball detection during the execution of the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state). It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the device 48. FIG. 40 shows the output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 40, in a certain round (a round other than the final round. For example, the first round when the number of consecutive times is set to “5”.), Continuous opening and closing of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the operation, it is decided to play the next round game. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the pre-opening period is started. Furthermore, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).

When the pre-release period has elapsed, the function signal of the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the ON state of the specific region passing rate high probability signal is maintained even in the new round started (for example, the second round when the number of consecutive times is set to “5”, see FIG. 11).

FIG. 41 shows a specific ball detection during the execution of the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state). It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the game ball is detected by the device 48. FIG. 41 shows the output state of the test signal when the continuation of the round is determined by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 when the specific area passing rate has a high probability. As shown in FIG. 41, in a certain round (a round other than the final round, for example, the fourth round when the number of consecutive times is set to “5”), the continuous opening and closing of the special winning opening by the variable winning ball device 20. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 during the execution of the operation, it is decided to play the next round game. When the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the function signal of the specific area is turned off and the pre-opening period is started. Furthermore, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48, the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]).

When the pre-release period elapses, the function signal of the specific area is turned on, and the next round game is started. In this example, the previous round (for example, the fourth round when the number of consecutive times is set to "5".
The variable winning ball device 20 that is in the high probability state in
The internal structure of is set to a low-probability state in the new round started (for example, the fifth round when the number of consecutive times is set to “5”, see FIG. 11). Therefore, a predetermined period (eg, 5 [m
In s]), the high probability signal of the specific region passing rate is turned off, and the low probability signal of the specific region passing rate is turned on.

As described above, the condition determining means (for example, CPU 56) for determining the round to be controlled to the low probability round based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area which triggers the occurrence of the specific game state. , A variable display (for example, the number-of-continuations display 29) that derives the round determination result by the condition determining means as a display result after performing the variable display, and indicates whether or not the variable display is performing the variable display. Variable display execution information (for example, a moving image changing signal), display result derivation information indicating that a display result has been derived (for example,
(Moving image confirmation signal), and display result type information indicating the type of display result (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0)
Respectively, display information output control means (for example, the CPU 10 for display control) for performing control for outputting each to the outside of the gaming machine.
Since 1) is provided, there is an effect that the information related to the second type round game can be accurately collected outside.

Further, as described above, the operating direction of the movable member (rotating drum 36) is changed (normal rotation,
Since the internal structure is changed by rotating in the reverse direction) and control is possible in a high probability round and a low probability round, one member (rotating drum 3
High probability round and low probability round can be realized only by providing 6). In the low probability round (for example, the final round (15 rounds in this example)), for example, control is performed to reverse the rotation direction of the rotating drum 36. When the operation direction of the rotary drum 36 is changed, even if the game ball is attracted to the central permanent magnet 39b, the game ball cannot be sent to the specific receiving port 42. Therefore, in the final round, there is no possibility that the specific ball detector 48 will detect the game ball, and the player mistakenly thinks that in the final round the game ball entered the specific inlet 46 and the continuation right was generated again. There is no possibility. In this way, by rotating the rotary drum 36 in the reverse direction so that the game ball is not sent to the specific receiving port 42, the other movable members (movable members 43a, 43b, etc.) are in any operating state. However, it can be a round in which the game balls do not easily flow into the specific area.

As described above, whether it is a high-probability round (for example, it is specified by the state of the specific region passing ratio high probability state signal) or a low-probability round (for example, a specific region passing ratio low probability). Since it is configured to include a round state information output control means (for example, CPU 56) for performing control for outputting the (specified by the state of the state signal) to the outside of the gaming machine, the round control state (high probability) Rounds, low probability rounds, or neither. Therefore,
There is an effect that the information related to the round game of the type 2 pachinko gaming machine can be accurately collected outside.

Also, as described above, the round state information output control means has information indicating whether or not it is a high probability round (for example, a specific area passing ratio high probability state signal) and whether or not it is a low probability round. Since it is configured to separately output information indicating such a state (for example, a specific region passing rate low probability state signal), it is only necessary to confirm the output information to control the round control state (high probability round signal). Or low probability rounds or neither).

As described above, whether the round state information output control means (game control means) has a high probability or low probability that the game medium will enter the specific area in the specific game state. , Which state is continuously output during the period of being in that state (depending on whether it is a high probability round or a low probability round, a specific area pass rate high probability state signal or a specific area pass rate low probability state Since the signal is continuously output), the control state of the round (high probability round, low probability round, or neither) can be grasped in real time.

Further, as described above, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game and the display control means for controlling the variable display according to the control signal from the game control means are provided, and the display information output means. However, since it is configured to be included in the display control means, the display control of the variable display device (continuous number display 29) is performed by the display control means, and the control load of the game control means can be reduced.

Further, as described above, as display result type information indicating the type of display result, information (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0) corresponding to the control signal (display control command) from the game control means is output. With this configuration, it is possible to accurately collect information related to the display state outside.

As described above, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a plurality of movable members whose states can be changed so that the game ball hardly flows into the specific receiving port 42. Then, one of the movable members plays a game at the specific entrance 42 in the rounds after the number of consecutive rounds determined by the condition determining means (for example, the rounds after 5 rounds when 5 rounds are decided as the continuous rounds). The state changes to make it difficult for the sphere to flow in. In each round after the round determined by the condition determining means, since the state of the movable member changes so that the game ball does not easily flow into the specific receiving port 42, the condition determining means causes the game ball to flow into the specific receiving port 42. It can be said that the round in which the movable member changes state is determined so that it becomes difficult to perform. That is, the variable display (the number-of-times display 29) first displays a round (for example, 5 rounds) in which the movable member changes its state so that it is difficult for the game ball to flow into the specific receiving port 42 determined by the condition determining means. Notify me.

Incidentally, the gaming machine of the above-mentioned embodiment,
By blocking the front of the specific receiving port 42 by the movable members 43a and 43b, the winning of the game ball to the specific receiving port 42 is blocked, and the operating ball of the rotating drum 36 is changed to the specific receiving port 42. It is possible to make it difficult for the gas to flow in, but the control of the plurality of movable members (the movable members 43a and 43b and the rotary drum 36) may be switched depending on the situation and executed. You may use together. For example, the movable member is selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determination means (a round in which the movable member changes state so that the game ball does not easily flow into the specific inlet 42) (for example, the rotating drum 3 in the final round).
6 is used). As described above, when the movable member is selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determination means (game control means), the high-probability round and the low-probability round are realized by the operation of the plurality of movable members. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, like the gaming machine in the above-mentioned embodiment, the specific receiving port 4 by the movable members 43a and 43b.
2 If it is made difficult for the game ball to flow into the specific inlet 42 by not blocking the front, there is a possibility that a prize will be generated in the specific inlet 42. Therefore, in order to surely end the specific game state, the game control means, when the specific game state has reached the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determination means, or the specific reception 42 When the movable member reaches a round in which the state of the movable member changes so as to make it difficult for the game ball to flow in, the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48 may be ignored. That is, the game control means may include an invalidation means for invalidating the detection by the specific detection means when the number of rounds as the determination result is reached.

When the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means as described above is reached and the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48 is to be ignored in that round, the condition determining means determines. Since the specific game state is always completed by the continuation round, the condition determining means has determined the final round. Further, as described above, when the detection by the specific detection means is invalidated when the number of rounds as the determination result of the condition determination means is reached, the game control means, as a test signal,
The test signal terminal 72 is a "maximum continuous number limit signal" which is turned on when the detection by the specific detection means is disabled in the final round and is turned off when the detection by the specific detection means is enabled. It may be configured to output from. In this case, for example, in FIG. 12 described above, the “maximum continuous number limit signal” may be assigned instead of the function signal of the specific region. The "maximum continuous number limit signal" is a signal created by software.

Here, when the number of rounds as the determination result of the condition determining means is reached, the detection by the specific detecting means is made invalid, and the test signal in the case of using the "maximum consecutive number limit signal" as the test signal The output state will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 42 shows that when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is executed (when it is in the big hit game state), the final round is started by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48, The variable winning ball device in the final round (in this example, the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means. For example, when 5 rounds are determined as continuous rounds, the fifth round is the final round.) 20 times (18 in this example)
It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal in the case where the big hit game state ends due to the end of the (opening) operation. As shown in FIG. 42, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 after the end of the round immediately preceding the final round, the pre-opening period is started and the special electric auditors product is operating. The signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). Also, at the falling timing of the specific area passing signal,
The maximum continuous number limit signal is turned on. When the pre-opening period elapses, the final round is started, and when the valid period ends after the predetermined number of times (18 times in this example) opening operation by the variable winning ball device 20, the jackpot gaming state ends. When the big hit game state ends, the maximum consecutive number limit signal is turned off and the function signal of the starting opening is turned on. So during the final round,
The detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated.
Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off.

In FIG. 43, when the continuous operation by the variable winning ball device 20 is being executed (in the big hit game state), the final round is started by the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48, In the final round (in this example, the number of continuous rounds determined by the condition determining means. For example, when 5 rounds are determined as continuous rounds, the fifth round is the final round.) Game ball is a prize ball detector 25
It is a timing chart for explaining the output state of the test signal when the big hit game state ends by being detected by a and 25b. As shown in FIG. 43, when the game ball is detected by the specific ball detector 48 after the end of the round immediately preceding the final round, the pre-opening period is started and the special electric auditors product is operating. The signal is turned off for a predetermined period (for example, 2 [ms] to 5 [ms]). Also, at the falling timing of the specific area passing signal,
The maximum continuous number limit signal is turned on. When the pre-opening period elapses, the final round is started, and when the valid period ends after approximately 10 game balls have been detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, the jackpot gaming state ends. When the big hit game state ends, the maximum consecutive number limit signal is turned off and the function signal of the starting opening is turned on. Therefore, during the final round, the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is invalidated. Further, when the big hit game state ends, the accessory continuous operation device operation signal is turned off, and the special electric auditors product operating signal is turned off.

The maximum continuous number limit signal is different from the function signal of the specific area described above, and is always in the off state except during the final round as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43. So in this example, except during the final round,
The detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is always effective. Further, the test signals other than the maximum consecutive number limit signal are similarly output in the game state shown in FIGS. 16 to 41 described above.

As described above, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area which triggers the occurrence of the specific game state, the condition determining means (for example, CPU 56) for determining the maximum number of times of the round and the variable display are displayed. A variable indicator (for example, a continuation number indicator 29) for deriving the determination result of the maximum continuation number by the condition determining means as a display result after the execution,
Variable display execution information indicating whether or not the variable display is performing variable display (for example, moving image changing signal), display result derivation information indicating that the display result is derived (for example, moving image confirmation signal), and display And display information output control means (for example, CPU 101 for display control) that performs control for outputting display result type information indicating the type of result (for example, moving image data bit5 to bit0) to the outside of the gaming machine. Therefore, there is an effect that the information related to the round game of the second type pachinko gaming machine can be accurately collected outside.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the invalidation means (game control means) for invalidating the detection by the specific detection means (specific ball detector 48) when the number of rounds as the determination result is reached is provided. Therefore, the specific game state can be more surely ended.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, control is performed to output the specific detection means state information (for example, the maximum continuous number limit signal) indicating whether the detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid to the outside of the gaming machine. Since the specific detection means state information output control means (for example, the CPU 56) is provided, whether or not the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is valid (whether the CPU 56 is performing control to allow the continuation of the round). Information) can be collected.

In each of the embodiments described above, the detection signal of the specific ball detector 48 is ignored to invalidate the detection of the specific ball detector 48.
Disable the detection by the specific ball detector 48, or provide a lid to prevent the game ball from being guided to the specific ball detector 48 to make it physically undetectable so that the specific ball detector 48 The detection may be invalidated.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the condition determining means is configured to determine the number of continuous rounds, which is the first round to be a low probability round, and the maximum number of times of continuous rounds. It may be configured to determine a round that is a low probability round among the rounds. In this case, a plurality of probability state tables in which high probability rounds and low probability rounds are respectively assigned to predetermined rounds are provided, and the condition determining means selects one round probability table from the plurality of probability state tables. A round that is considered to be a low probability round may be determined by selecting it.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the structure of the probability state table. In FIG. 44, “Low” indicates that the round is a low-probability round in which a continuous right is unlikely to occur before the round ends, and “High” indicates a high-probability that the continuous right is likely to occur before the round ends. Indicates a round. As shown in FIG. 44, when the probability state table 1 is selected by the condition determining means,
A low-probability round where continuation rights are unlikely to occur and a high-probability round where continuation rights are likely to occur are alternately executed twice.
When the probability state table 2 is selected, up to 4 rounds are high probability rounds, and after 5 rounds, low probability rounds and high probability rounds are alternately executed. When the probability state table 3 is selected, up to 11 rounds are high probability rounds in which continuation rights are likely to occur, and after 12 rounds, high probability rounds and low probability rounds are alternately executed.

In this example, the variable display device 29 is
When the probability state table 1 is selected by the condition determining means, "1" is displayed, when the probability state table 2 is selected, "3" is displayed, and when the probability state table 3 is selected. Displays "7" to inform the player which round is the low probability round. For example, by displaying “1” on the variable display device 29, 1,
Informs that 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, and 14 rounds are low probability rounds.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the variable display device 29 is informed by the moving image changing signal that the variable display device 29 is in the variable display, and the moving image confirmation signal is informed that the fixed display is being performed. Although the display contents confirmed and displayed by bit5 to bit0 are notified, it is also possible to further output information indicating the process of variable display to notify what kind of variable display is performed. The information indicating the process of the variable display includes, for example, information indicating the variable display period, information indicating each identification information displayed during the variable display, or information indicating the mode of the variable display effect. When outputting the information indicating the mode of the variable display effect, different signals may be output depending on the mode. For example, different signals may be output depending on whether the variable display is performed by scrolling display or the variable display is performed by returning display after the identification information passes by scrolling display.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a signal indicating error information such as omission of a control command may be output as a test signal.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the variable display devices 28, 29 may be constituted by various display devices such as LCD, dot matrix type display device, or 7-segment LED, and lamps. Alternatively, various kinds of information may be notified by lighting an LED. It should be noted that the player may not be notified of the information about the continuous round.

The notification timing of the continuous round by the continuous number display 29 is not limited to before the big hit game is started, but may be other timing such as after the end of a predetermined round. Moreover, you may make it notify about the information regarding whether to continue a round for every round.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the state of the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is set to be of two types (when the normal state is excluded) of the high probability state and the low probability state, but there are three types. The above may be prepared.

In the above-described embodiment, the display control means outputs the information relating to the display (for example, the moving picture changing signal, the moving picture confirmation signal, the moving picture data bit5 to bit0), and the other information is the game control means. However, the game control means may output all the information. In this case, the variable display device 29 may be controlled by the game control means.

In each of the above-described embodiments, in the specific game state, the state of the internal structure is the state in which it is easy or difficult for the game medium to flow into the specific region. It was configured to output continuously during the period of, but, for example, in which state (for example, at the beginning of the round) each round (such as a specific region passage rate low probability state signal, a specific region passage) A high probability state signal) may be output. Further, when the state of the internal structure changes, a signal indicating which state (a specific region passing rate low probability state signal, a specific region passing rate high probability state signal) may be output.

Although not particularly mentioned in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, when the high probability state or the low probability state is maintained and the next round game is played, is the high probability state also between the rounds? A test signal indicating a low probability state (a specific region passing rate low probability state signal or a specific region passing rate high probability state signal) is continuously output. That is, in each of the above-described embodiments, the round state information output control means (game control means), in the specific game state, whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state, which state is the state? It is configured to continuously output during the period in which the state is set and during the round in which the state is continued.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the "specific game state" means a state advantageous to the player to whom a predetermined game value is given. Specifically, the "specific game state" is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball device is more advantageous (meaning that it is more advantageous than the starting operation state) for the player who easily hits the ball (big hit game). State), a state in which a right to become a more advantageous state for the player has arisen, a state in which the condition for paying out the prize game medium is easily established, and the like, is a state in which a predetermined game value is given.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the "high probability round" is "a round in which the game medium is likely to flow into the specific area", and more specifically, during the round (the round ends). The probability of the game medium being detected by the specific detection means is high (for example, 100%).
It is not a very high probability), so it means that the round is considered to be easy to continue.
Further, the "low probability round" is a "round in which it is difficult for the game medium to flow into the specific area", and specifically, during the round (until the end of the round).
In particular, the probability that the game medium is detected by the specific detection means is low (for example, the probability is not 0% but is quite low), and thus it means a round in which it is difficult to continue the round. Therefore, in a certain round, even if there is a period in which the game medium is difficult to flow into the specific region, the game medium is likely to flow into the specific region with a high probability in the whole round. If so, the round is a “high probability round”.

For example, in the first round, when the control is repeated such that the state in which the movable medium is likely to flow into the specific region and the state in which it is difficult to flow due to the change in the state of the movable member are repeated, the game medium flows into the specific region. A round whose total period controlled to be in an easy state is relatively long compared to other rounds is defined as a “high probability round”, and conversely, a total period controlled to be in a state in which a game medium easily flows into a specific area is other. Rounds that are relatively short compared to the rounds described above may be referred to as “low probability rounds”.

In addition, for example, in each round, when the game medium is controlled to easily flow into the specific area from the start of the round until a predetermined period of time elapses, the game medium is placed in the specific area. A high-probability round is a round in which the predetermined period of time during which the game medium is controlled to flow easily is comparatively long compared to other rounds, and, conversely, a predetermined period during which the game medium is controlled to flow into a specific area easily. Rounds that are relatively shorter than other rounds may be defined as “low probability rounds”.

Furthermore, for example, the pattern of the state change of the movable member executed in each round (the change pattern of the internal structure of the variable winning device from the start to the end of the round. The movable member is stopped at a predetermined position). In each case, whether or not the game medium flows into the specific area before the end of the round is tried, for example, a plurality of times, and based on the trial result (for example, an average value of a plurality of trials). Alternatively, it may be determined whether each round in which the state change is performed in each pattern is a “high-probability round” or a “low-probability round”. In this case, the trial result in the round that changes the state in a certain pattern, until the end of the round,
For example, if it is indicated that the game medium has flowed into the specific area at a rate exceeding 90%, the round in which the state change is executed in that pattern may be set as the “high probability round”. In addition, when the trial result in the round in which the state is changed in another certain pattern indicates that the round has ended without the game medium flowing into the specific area at a rate of, for example, more than 90%, "Low probability round" is the round in which the state change is executed in that pattern.
And it is sufficient.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which all the rounds in the specific game state are high probability rounds has been described (see FIG. 11), but all rounds are low probability rounds. Of course, there may be. In the final round, the round will not continue in the next round. Therefore, when the final round is a high probability round, the internal structure of the variable winning ball device 20 is in a state in which the game medium easily passes through the specific region, but the specific ball detector 48 detects the game medium. It may be configured not to be detected, or may be configured to ignore the detection by the specific ball detector 48.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, it was explained that there are high probability rounds and low probability rounds, but a plurality of types of high probability rounds may be provided, or a plurality of types of low probability rounds may be provided. In this case, for example, a plurality of types may be provided depending on the operation of the movable member, or a plurality of types may be provided depending on the difference in the probability of round continuation. More specifically, as a result of trials for each round in which a movable member that operates when performing a round game and the contents of the operation are different, a round whose probability of continuing the round exceeds 50% is defined as a high-probability round, and 50% A high probability round with a probability of continuing a round of 70% is set as a low probability round that continues only with the probability below.
A plurality of types of high-probability rounds such as a high-probability round of 80% and a high-probability round of 90% may be provided (the same applies to low-probability rounds). Also,
Even if the probabilities of continuing the rounds are the same, it suffices to provide a plurality of types of high-probability rounds and low-probability rounds that differ in the movable members that operate when executing a round game and the contents of their operations.

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According to the first aspect of the present invention, the condition for determining the round for controlling the gaming machine to the low probability round based on the entry of the gaming medium into the specific area that triggers the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Determining means, a variable display for deriving the round determination result by the condition determining means as a display result after performing variable display, and variable display execution information indicating whether or not the variable display is performing variable display Display information derivation information indicating that the result has been derived, and display result type information indicating the type of display result are provided to the outside of the gaming machine, and display information output control means is provided. Therefore, there is an effect that the information related to the second type round game can be accurately collected outside.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the state of the movable member is changed by changing the operation direction of the movable member, the control can be performed in the high probability round and the low probability round. High probability round and low probability round can be realized by providing only one member.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the movable member is selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determining means. Therefore, the high probability round and the low probability round are realized by the operation of the plurality of movable members. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the round state information output control means is provided for controlling whether the high probability round or the low probability round is output to the outside of the gaming machine. Therefore, the control state of the round in the round game can be collected externally.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the condition determining means for determining the round for controlling the gaming machine into the low probability round based on the entry of the gaming medium into the specific area which triggers the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Is it a high probability round,
Since it is equipped with a round state information output control means for performing control for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine whether or not it is a low probability round, it is possible to accurately collect information relating to the round game outside. There is an effect.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the round state information output control means separately outputs information indicating whether the round is a high probability round and information indicating whether the round is a low probability round. Since it is configured as described above, the control state of the round can be grasped only by confirming the output information.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, which state the round state information output control means is in a state where the probability that the game medium will enter the specific area is high or low in the specific game state is determined. Is configured to be continuously output during the period of being in that state, so that the control state of the round can be grasped in real time.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the game machine is variable with condition determining means for determining the maximum number of consecutive rounds based on the entry of the game medium into a specific area which triggers the occurrence of the specific game state. After displaying, the variable display that derives the determination result of the maximum number of continuations by the condition determining means as the display result, the variable display execution information indicating whether or not the variable display is performing variable display, and the display result is derived. It is characterized in that the display information derivation information indicating that the display result derivation information and the display result type information indicating the type of the display result are provided to the outside of the gaming machine. There is an effect that the information related to the round game can be accurately collected outside.

According to the ninth aspect of the invention, there is provided a nullifying means for nullifying the detection by the specific detecting means when the number of rounds of the maximum number of continuations as the decision result of the condition deciding means is reached. Therefore, the specific game state can be more surely ended.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, there is provided a specific detection means state information output control means for performing control for outputting the specific detection means state information indicating whether the detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid to the outside of the gaming machine. Since it is configured as
Information can be collected regarding whether or not control is performed to allow the continuation of a round.

In the invention of claim 11, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the display control means for controlling the variable display according to the control signal from the game control means are provided, and the display information is output. Since the means is configured to be included in the display control means, the control load on the game control means can be reduced.

According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, as the display result type information indicating the type of the display result, the information according to the control signal from the game control means is output. The related information can be accurately collected outside.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a variable winning ball device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing various components of the variable winning ball device.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the variable winning ball device when the game balls are in an internal structure in which a game ball is easily won in a specific area.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the variable winning ball device when the game ball is in an internal structure state where it is difficult to win a game ball in a specific area.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a display control board.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a portion related to a test signal output of a main board and a display control board.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a CPU on a main board.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a 2 ms timer interrupt process.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a specific area pass ratio for each determined number of continuous rounds.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement of test signal terminals of a main board.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement of test signal terminals of a main board.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement of test signal terminals of a display control board.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test signal arrangement of test signal terminals of a display control board.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 33 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 38 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal.

FIG. 42 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal according to another embodiment.

FIG. 43 is a timing chart showing an output state of a test signal according to another embodiment.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of setting a specific region passing rate for each probability state table.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 game board 3 game areas 4a-4c Start winning hole 5a-5c Starting ball detector 20 Variable winning ball device 23a, 23b opening and closing piece 28 Prize number display (variable display) 29 Continuous display (variable display) 34 Open / close plate 36 rotating drum 42 Specific entrance 48 Specific ball detector 51 Game control board (main board) 80 Display control board

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A variable winning device, which is capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium launched in a game area is easy to win, and a second state in which a game medium does not win or is difficult to win, the game area is provided. The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a predetermined starting mode based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the provided starting region, and the game medium that has won the variable winning device out of a plurality of regions. Based on entering a specific area, a specific game state in which a round in which the variable prize winning apparatus is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode can be executed a predetermined upper limit number of times occurs. Along with the game medium that won the variable winning device during the round, the game machine that can move to the next round after the end of the round based on entering the specific area. In the above, the specific game state is configured to end without shifting to the next round when the game medium won in the variable winning device does not enter the specific area during the round. , By changing the state of the movable member provided in the variable winning device, a high probability round in which the probability that a game medium will enter the specific region is high, and in the specific region compared to the high probability round. It is possible to control to a low-probability round in which the probability that a game medium will enter is low, and at least some of the rounds executed from the occurrence of the specific game state to the end thereof are respectively the high-probability round or the high-probability round. It is possible to control as any of the low probability rounds, and based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area, which triggers the occurrence of the specific game state. And a condition determining means for determining a round to be controlled to the low probability round, a variable display for deriving a round determination result by the condition determining means as a display result after performing a variable display, and the variable display is Variable display execution information indicating whether or not variable display is being performed, display result derivation information indicating that the display result has been derived, and display result type information indicating the type of display result are output to the outside of the gaming machine, respectively. A game machine comprising: a display information output control means for performing control for. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state of the movable member is changed by changing the operation direction of the movable member, and control is possible in a high probability round and a low probability round. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of movable members, and the movable members are selectively used based on the determination result of the condition determining means. 4. The round state information output control means for performing control for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine whether it is a high-probability round or a low-probability round, any one of claim 1 to claim 3. A game machine described in Crab. 5. A variable winning device is provided, which is capable of changing a first state in which a game medium shot in a game area is easy to win, and a second state in which a game medium is not won or is difficult to win, to the game area. The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a predetermined starting mode based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the provided starting region, and the game medium that has won the variable winning device out of a plurality of regions. Based on entering a specific area, a specific game state in which a round in which the variable prize winning apparatus is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode can be executed a predetermined upper limit number of times occurs. Along with the game medium that won the variable winning device during the round, the game machine that can move to the next round after the end of the round based on entering the specific area. In the above, the specific game state is configured to end without shifting to the next round when the game medium won in the variable winning device does not enter the specific area during the round. , By changing the state of the movable member provided in the variable winning device, a high probability round in which the probability that a game medium will enter the specific region is high, and in the specific region compared to the high probability round. It is possible to control to a low-probability round in which the probability that a game medium will enter is low, and at least some of the rounds executed from the occurrence of the specific game state to the end thereof are respectively the high-probability round or the high-probability round. It is possible to control as one of the low probability rounds, and based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area, which triggers the occurrence of the specific game state. And a condition determining means for determining a round to be controlled to the low probability round, and whether it is a high probability round or a low probability round,
A gaming machine comprising a round state information output control means for performing control for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine. 6. The round state information output control means separately outputs information indicating whether the round is a high probability round and information indicating whether the round is a low probability round, respectively. A game machine described in 5. 7. The round state information output control means, in the specific game state, whether the probability that the game medium will enter a specific region is high or low,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, which state is continuously output during a period in which the state is maintained. 8. A variable winning device, which is capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium shot in a game area is easy to win and a second state in which a game medium does not win or is hard to win, provided in the game area. The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in a predetermined starting mode based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the provided starting region, and the game medium that has won the variable winning device out of a plurality of regions. Based on entering a specific area, a specific game state in which a round in which the variable prize winning apparatus is controlled to the first state in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode can be executed a predetermined upper limit number of times occurs. Along with the game medium that won the variable winning device during the round, the game machine that can move to the next round after the end of the round based on entering the specific area. In the above, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area that triggers the occurrence of the specific game state, condition determining means for determining the maximum number of consecutive rounds, and the condition determining means after performing variable display A variable display that derives the determination result of the maximum number of continuations as a display result, variable display execution information indicating whether or not the variable display is performing variable display, and a display result indicating that the display result has been derived. A gaming machine comprising: display information output control means for performing control for outputting derivation information and display result type information indicating a type of display result to the outside of the gaming machine. 9. A specific detection means for detecting that a game medium has entered a specific area, and the detection by the specific detection means is invalidated when the number of rounds of the maximum number of continuations as a result of determination by the condition determination means is reached. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, further comprising invalidating means. 10. The specific detection means state information output control means for performing control for outputting the specific detection means state information indicating whether the detection by the specific detection means is valid or invalid, to the outside of the gaming machine. Amusement machine. 11. A game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a display control means for controlling a variable display according to a control signal from the game control means. The display information output means comprises the display. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or claims 8 to 10 included in the control means. 12. A game machine according to claim 11, wherein information corresponding to a control signal from the game control means is output as display result type information indicating a type of display result.