JP2008148969A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for accurately outputting the state of the game machine to an external management device such as a hall computer. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, when a passage of a game medium through a specific passage portion is detected by passage-detecting means, a signal is output by signal-outputting means to the external management system, and the output of the signal is maintained at least until the following passage of a game medium through the specific passage portion is detected. In such a state, when the following passage of the game medium through the specific passage portion by the passage-detecting means is detected, the signal is output again by the signal-outputting means, however, the preceding output of the signal is maintained until the following passage of the game medium through the specific passage portion is detected by the passage-detecting means, and the state is accurately output to the external management system as long as the passage of the game medium through the specific passage portion is continuously detected by the passage detecting means, so that the external management system is allowed to accurately manage the game machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

Conventionally, centralized management by a hall computer has been carried out on gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slots installed in game halls (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). As a form of such centralized management, for example, a signal corresponding to various states generated during the game from each gaming machine (for example, a prize ball signal indicating that a ball has been paid out by winning a game ball into a prize opening) Or a jackpot / medium signal indicating the jackpot status) is output to the hall computer, and on the side of the hall computer that receives these signals, based on the received signal, the number of balls played per jackpot, For example, the number of balls (base) is calculated and the result is output to a monitor or paper. In this way, data such as the number of balls played per jackpot and the number of balls other than those hit during the jackpot output from the hall computer are used for pachinko machine navigator adjustment and fraud monitoring for the purpose of obtaining appropriate profits. It is used by the hall manager.
JP-A-7-59935 JP 2005-334218 A

  By the way, in recent years, there is a tendency that the game content executed by the gaming machine is complicated in response to demands for various gaming properties, and as a result, diversification of the jackpot state is expected.

  However, with the diversification of game contents, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to grasp the game situation in some cases. In this case, if the hall computer cannot accurately grasp the period of occurrence of the jackpot state, it is not possible to accurately obtain data such as the number of balls played per jackpot and the number of balls other than during the jackpot, etc. Suffers from disadvantages.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can accurately output a state to an external management device such as a hall computer.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 performs a game in which a predetermined game value is given to a player when a game medium passes a specific passing portion in a game area, A state signal indicating various states generated during a game is output to an external management device that manages the state, and a plurality of the specific passage portions are provided, and each of the plurality of specific passage portions is provided. Each of the plurality of specific passage portions, and a variable means that takes a first position that facilitates passage of the game medium to each specific passage portion or a second position that makes passage of the game medium difficult or impossible. The passage detecting means for detecting the passing game medium when the game medium passes through the specific passage section, and the specific passage section provided with the variable means at the first position. The game media passed Are provided by position change means for changing at least one of the variable means at the second position to the first position and the variable means at the first position. When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage section, the passage of the game medium to at least the specific passage section in which the variable means is at the first position. Until the next time is detected by the passage detection means, signal output means for outputting a signal to the external management device.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal output means is more advantageous than the normal state when a predetermined special gaming state occurrence condition is satisfied in the normal state. Special game state signal output start means for starting output of the special game state signal indicating that the game is in the special game state to the external management device, and start of output of the special game state signal by the special game state signal output start means Thereafter, when the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member that has been moved to the first position by the position changing means, the external management device Special gaming state signal output continuation means for continuing the output of the special gaming state signal to.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the position changing means changes the movable member to the first position and then maintains the position for a predetermined effective period and then again. The special gaming state output continuation means is set to the first position by the position changing means after the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means. When the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member, the output is continued until the time corresponding to the end time of the effective period. It is.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the special gaming state output continuation means changes the position after the special gaming state signal output starting means starts outputting the special gaming state signal. When the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member placed at the first position by the means, a predetermined time from the end time of the valid period The output of the special game state signal to the external management device is terminated later.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when a game medium passes through a specific passage section in the game area, a game for giving a predetermined game value to the player is performed. Each specific passage portion of the specific passage portion provided is provided with variable means that takes a first position that facilitates passage of the game medium or a second position that makes passage of the game medium difficult or impossible. Yes.

  Here, each of the specific passage portions is provided with passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game medium, and the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. Is detected by the passage detecting means, at least one of the variable means at the second position is changed to the first position by the position changing means.

  Further, when the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position, at least the passage of the game medium is detected by the passage detection means by the signal output means. Until the next detection, a signal is output to the external management device. Note that the external management device is a device that manages various states generated during a game executed on the gaming machine based on a state signal such as a special game state signal.

  Therefore, when the passage of the game medium to the specific passage is detected by the passage detection means, a signal is output to the external management device by the signal output means, and the signal is at least played to the specific passage by the passage detection means. Output until the next passage of the medium is detected.

  Here, when the passage of the game medium to the specific passage is next detected by the passage detection means, the signal output means starts outputting the signal again, but the output of the previous signal is specified by the passage detection means. Since it is output until the passage of the game medium to the passage portion is detected next time, the external management device will check the situation as long as the passage of the game medium to the specific passage portion is continuously performed by the passage detection means. Since the data can be accurately output to the external management device, the data related to the special gaming state performed by the external management device can be obtained accurately, and as a result, the gaming machine can be managed reliably. is there.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the change of the movable member from the second position to the first position by the position changing means is performed when the game medium is placed in the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. It may be performed immediately after the condition that passage has been detected by the passage detection means, or may be performed after a predetermined period after the condition is satisfied.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the following effect is obtained. In a normal state, when a predetermined special game state occurrence condition is satisfied, an output to the external management device of a special game state signal indicating that the state of the gaming machine is in a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal state is a signal It is started by the special gaming state signal output starting means in the output means. Note that “establishment of a predetermined special gaming state generation means” means, for example, when a game medium is detected to have passed through any one of a plurality of specific passing sections, or other than a specific passing section. The case where a game medium passes through the passage part (non-specific passage part) is included.

  As described above, after the special game state signal output start means starts outputting the special game state signal, the game medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position changing means. When this is detected by the passage detection means, the output of the special gaming state signal to the external management device is continued by the special gaming state signal output continuation means in the signal output means.

  That is, according to the gaming machine of the second aspect, when the game medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member which is set to the first position by the position changing means, the special game to the external management device is performed. Although the output of the state signal is continued, the output of the special game state signal is not continued when it does not pass.

  Accordingly, the external management device accurately maintains that the period of the special gaming state that has occurred continues on the condition that the ball passes to the specific passing member corresponding to the variable means that is changed to the first position by the position changing means each time. Therefore, the data relating to the special gaming state performed by the external management device can be obtained accurately, and as a result, the gaming machine can be reliably managed.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the following effect is produced. The movable member is maintained by the position changing means for a predetermined effective period at the first position that allows the game medium to pass through the specific passage portion. When the special game state signal output continuation means continues to output the special game state signal, the special game state signal is continuously output until the time corresponding to the end time of the effective period.

  Therefore, in the case where the game medium does not pass through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member at the first position within this effective period, the output of the special game state signal is not continued, and the specific passage portion is effective. The output of the special gaming state signal ends (stops) at a time corresponding to the end time of the period. Therefore, since the period of the special gaming state that has occurred and the end of the period can be accurately transmitted to the external management device, data relating to the special gaming state performed by the external management device can be obtained accurately, and as a result, the gaming machine This has the effect of making it possible to reliably manage the system.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the following effect is produced. After the start of the output of the special game state signal by the special game state signal output start means, the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position change means. If detected, the output of the special gaming state signal to the external management device is ended after a predetermined time from the end time of the effective period in which the movable member is positioned at the first position.

  Therefore, after the special gaming state signal is continued, the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion where the movable member is provided within the effective period in which the movable member is located at the first position. Otherwise, the output of the special gaming state signal ends after the end of the effective period, but at this time, the end is a predetermined time after the end time of the effective period.

  Therefore, the special gaming state performed by the external management device is avoided while avoiding the influence of the time lag between the timing at which the valid period of the specific passing portion ends and the specific gaming state ends and the timing at which the player is given gaming value. The related data can be obtained accurately, and as a result, the gaming machine can be managed reliably.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 640 to 643, and the like is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached at two upper and lower positions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1). 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and when the jackpot or the like, the respective illumination parts 29 to 33 are turned on or blinking by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs. , It is notified that it is a big hit.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as an LED and can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs. Further, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The lending operation unit 40 includes a frequency display unit 41, a lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and a built-in LED is lit and the remaining amount is displayed as a remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting a rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 by a change in electric resistance. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. A ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged to the right, and the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened by sliding it to the left against the urge. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 640, the second ball entrance 641, the third ball entrance 642, the fourth ball entrance 643, the first operation gates 650A and 650B, the second operation gates 653A and 653B, etc. The part is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning opening 63, the first entrance 640, the second entrance 641, the third entrance 642, the fourth entrance 643, the first operation gates 650A and 650B, and the second operation gates 653A and 653B are: It is disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with a wood screw or the like. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window portion 14 c of the front frame 14. Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located at an inner position of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner circumference 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 surround the front and rear. A game area to be played is formed. The game area is a substantially circular area that is formed in front of the game board 13 and is defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70.

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent a situation where a ball guided to the upper part of the game board 13 once returns to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, at the approximate center of the game area on the game board 13 in the left-right direction (left-right direction in FIG. 2), there are four entrances along the flow-down direction of the ball (up-down direction in FIG. 2). A second entrance 641, a third entrance 642, a fourth entrance 643, and a first entrance 640 are arranged in order from the bottom to the bottom. Each of these four entrances 640 to 643 is configured as a winning entrance through which 10 balls are paid out as winning balls when a ball enters.

  In addition, at the entrances of these four entrances 640 to 643, there are respectively provided electric accessories 640a to 643a. These electric accessories 640a to 643a are driven by solenoids 209a to 209d (see FIG. 4), respectively, in a closed position (the state shown in FIG. 2) or an open position opened in the left-right direction from the closed position. It is configured to take either position.

  As shown in FIG. 2, obstacle members 660 to 663 are provided above the four entrances 640 to 643, respectively. Due to the presence of the obstacle members 660 to 663, the balls 610 to 643a are in a closed position so that a ball cannot enter the entrances 640 to 643. In other words, the ball entrances 640 to 643 are configured such that a ball can enter only when the corresponding electric accessory 640a to 643a is in the open position. Each of these electric accessories 640a to 643a is configured to shift from the closed position to the open position when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  First, the electric accessory 641a associated with the second entrance 641 triggers the passage of the ball to one of the second operation gates 651A and 651B disposed on the left and right of the second entrance 641. As shown in FIG. A second operation gate switch (a part of various switches 208) is provided at the position where the second operation gates 651A and 651B are provided on the game board 13, and the second operation gate switch is a ball-shaped switch. By turning on with the passage, the passage of the sphere to the second operation gates 651A and 651B is detected.

  In this way, the electric accessory 641a positioned at the open position triggered by the passage of the ball to the second operation gates 651A and 651B is used until the open position reaches a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds elapses, or Are held (until eight are won) and then returned to their original closed position.

  The electric accessory 642a accompanying the third entrance 642 shifts from the closed position to the open position when a ball enters the second entrance 641. When a ball enters the second entrance 641, a third operation port switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the third operation port switch is turned on. Then, the passage of the sphere to the second entrance 641 is detected.

  As described above, the electric accessory 642a positioned at the open position triggered by the passage of the ball to the second entrance 641 has the open position for a predetermined time (for example, 5.8 seconds elapses, or It will be returned to the original closed position after being maintained (until eight are won).

  In addition, the electric accessory 643a associated with the fourth entrance 643 shifts from the closed position to the open position when the ball enters the third entrance 642. When a ball enters the third entrance 642, the fourth operation port switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the fourth operation port switch is turned on. Then, the passage of the sphere to the third entrance 642 is detected.

  Thus, the electric accessory 643a positioned at the open position triggered by the passage of the ball to the third entrance 642 has the open position for a predetermined time (for example, 5.8 seconds elapses, or It will be returned to the original closed position after being maintained (until eight are won).

  The electric accessory 640a associated with the first entrance 640 shifts from the closed position to the open position when a ball enters the fourth entrance 643. When a ball enters the fourth entrance 643, the first operation port switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first operation port switch is turned on. Then, the passage of the sphere to the first entrance 640 is detected.

  As described above, the electric accessory 640a positioned at the open position triggered by the passage of the ball to the fourth entrance 643 has a predetermined time (for example, 5.8 seconds elapses until the open position is reached) It will be returned to the original closed position after being maintained (until eight are won).

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, (1) when a ball enters the second entrance 641, 10 prize balls are paid out per entry, and the entrance is As an opportunity, it is possible to enter a ball into the third entrance 642 by placing the electric accessory 642a in the open position, and then (2) when a ball enters the third entrance 642, 10 prize balls are paid out per entrance, and the entrance of the electric accessory 643a is enabled by the entrance, allowing the entrance to the fourth entrance 643, and subsequently, (3) When a ball enters the fourth entrance 643, 10 prize balls are paid out per entry, and the entry of the electric accessory 640 a is triggered by the entry. It is possible to enter a ball into one entrance 640, and as a result, 4) Electric won game 640a is when the ball to the first ball entrance port 640 which is the open position and ball entrance, further, 10 pieces of prize balls per one incoming balls are paid out.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, starting from the ball entering the second entrance 641, the electric accessory 642a, the electric accessory 643a, and the electric accessory 640a are sequentially and sequentially interlocked. A series of periods that are released is a form of a special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state. In this special game state, the player can acquire a larger amount of prize balls as a game value (game value) than in the normal state.

  That is, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, if a ball enters the second entrance 641, the electric accessory 642 a is opened, and the opportunity to enter the third entrance 642. As a result, the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball as the ball enters the third entrance 642. Here, if a ball enters the third entrance 642, the player can acquire more prize balls (game value) than the normal state accordingly.

  Furthermore, as a result of the ball entering the third entrance 642, the electric accessory 643a is released following the opening of the electric accessory 642a, and the player enters the fourth entrance 643. Accompanied with the opportunity to win prize balls. Here, if a ball enters the fourth entrance 643, the player can acquire as many prize balls (game value) as that, and the electric combination following the opening of the electric combination 643 a. The opening of the object 641a further provides an opportunity to obtain a prize ball accompanying the entry into the fourth entrance 643.

  On the other hand, for example, when the electric combination 642a or the electric combination 643a is opened, an opportunity to acquire a prize ball accompanying the entry of the ball into the third entrance 642 or the fourth entrance 643 is given. Regardless, the ball can enter the entrance (the third entrance 643 or the fourth entrance 643) corresponding to the opened electrical accessory within the open period of each electric accessory. If there is not, then the electric combination (electric combination 643a or electric combination 640a) will not be released. Therefore, the special game state that was advantageous to the player is ended, and the normal game state (normal state) is restored again.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the generation period of the special gaming state is not uniform, and whether or not the interlocking condition of the electric accessory is satisfied, that is, during the release period of a certain electric accessory ( It varies depending on whether or not a ball enters (wins) the entrance that was allowed to enter during the entrance period in which the open electric accessory is provided). It is configured as follows. For example, when the electric accessory 643a is opened due to the ball entering the third entrance 642, whether or not the ball has entered the fourth entrance 643 that can be entered by the opening. Accordingly, the period of occurrence of the special gaming state varies. That is, if the ball enters the fourth entrance 643 during the opening period of the electric accessory 643a (during the effective period of the fourth entrance 643), the interlocking condition is established and the special gaming state continues. (Extended) However, if the ball does not enter the fourth entrance 643 during the validity period of the fourth entrance 643, the special gaming state is terminated.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the electric accessory 640a associated with the first entrance 640 is either the first operation gate 650A or 650B disposed on the left or right of the first entrance 640. Even when a sphere passes through the gate, it is configured to shift from the closed position to the open position. A first operation gate switch (a part of various switches 208) is provided at the position where the first operation gates 650A and 650B are provided on the game board 13, and the first operation gate switch is a ball. By turning on with the passage, the passage of the sphere to the first operation gates 650A and 650B is detected.

  Thus, the electric accessory 640a positioned at the open position with the passage of the ball to the first operation gates 650A and 650B is also positioned at the open position with the passage of the ball to the fourth entrance 643. As in the case of the case, the open position is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, until 5.8 seconds elapse or until eight balls are won), and then returned to the original closed position.

  However, in the pachinko machine 10, since the first operation gates 650A and 650B are configured as a ball passage portion that is unrelated to the interlocking conditions, the electric accessory 640a is triggered by the passage of the ball to the gates 650A and 650B. Even if it is opened, such opening is treated as a single opening regardless of the special gaming state in which the electric utility can be opened in conjunction.

  Further, in the game area of the pachinko machine 10, in addition to the above-described four ball entrances 640 to 643, there are a plurality of general winning holes 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball wins. It is arranged.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. Can be visually recognized through the small window 35.

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the entrance holes 640 to 643 or the general winning opening 63 is guided to the unillustrated ball discharge path through the out port 66. A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control device 113). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. Also, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, in order to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 includes a normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a, a normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b, a normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c, a normal power combination 3 operation request flag 203d, and a normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e, normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f, normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g, normal power combination 2 operation flag 203h, normal power combination 3 operation flag 203i, And a normal electric combination 4 operating flag 203j.

  The normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the first entrance 640 is requested in response to the entry of the ball into the fourth entrance 643. Is turned on in a state before the operation is started. The normal electric combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is used to set the first entrance port 640 in the first operation port switch process (see FIG. 14) executed when a ball enters the fourth entrance 643. It is turned on when the conditions for operation are satisfied, and then turned off when the operation of the first entrance 640 is started in the normal electric combination 1 control process (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the ordinary power 1 first operating flag 203f is a flag indicating whether or not the first entrance 640 is operating due to a ball entering the fourth entrance 643. ON when in such operation. The normal electric combination 1 first operating flag 203f is set to start the operation of the first entrance 640 in the normal electrical combination 1 control process (see FIG. 7) after the ball enters the fourth entrance 643. Then, it is turned on, and then turned off through a series of operations at the first entrance 640 (in the present embodiment, opening, opening of the electric combination 640a, and closing of the electric combination 640a).

  The normal electric utility 1 second operation request flag 203b is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the first entrance 640 that is not in operation is requested due to the passage of the ball through the first operation gates 650A and 650B. Yes, indicating the on state in a state before the operation is requested and the operation is started. The normal electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b operates the first entrance 640 in the first operation gate process (see FIG. 17) executed when the ball passes through the first operation gates 650A and 650B. It is turned on when the conditions to be met are satisfied, and then turned off when the operation of the first entrance 640 is released in the normal power combination 1 control process (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the normal power 1 second operating flag 203g is a flag indicating whether or not the first entrance 640 is operating due to the passage of the ball through the first operating gates 650A and 650B. ON when in such operation. The normal electric combination 1 second operating flag 203g indicates that the operation of the first entrance 640 is started in the normal electric combination 1 control process (see FIG. 7) after the ball passes through the first operation gates 650A and 650B. Then, it is turned on, and then turned off through a series of operations at the first entrance 640 (in this embodiment, opening, opening of the electric accessory 640a, and closing of the electric accessory 640a).

  The normal electric combination 2 operation request flag 203c is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the second entrance 641 that is not in operation is requested due to the passage of the ball through the second operation gates 651A and 651B. It is turned on in a state before the operation is requested and the operation is started. The normal electric combination 2 operation request flag 203c is a condition for operating the second entrance 641 in the second operation gate process (see FIG. 18) executed when the ball passes through the second operation gates 651A and 651B. Is turned on when the condition is satisfied, and then turned off when the electric charge 641a is released in the normal electric combination 2 control process (see FIG. 8).

  The normal electric combination 2 operating flag 203h is a flag indicating whether or not the electric accessory 641a is operating due to the passage of the ball through the second operation gates 651A and 651B. Indicates ON in some cases. The normal electric combination 2 operating flag 203h is used to start the operation of the second entrance 641 in the normal electric combination 2 control process (see FIG. 8) after the ball has passed through the second operation gates 651A and 651B. And then turned off through a series of operations at the second entrance 641 (in this embodiment, opening, opening of the electric accessory 641a, and closing of the electric accessory 641a).

  The normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the third entrance 643 that is not in operation is requested due to the ball entering the second entrance 641. It is turned on in a state before the operation is requested and the operation is started. The normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d operates the third entrance 642 in the third operation port switch process (see FIG. 16) executed when a ball enters the second entrance 641. It is turned on when the condition is satisfied, and then turned off when the electric charge 642a is released in the normal electric combination 3 control process (see FIG. 9).

  Further, the normal power combination 3 operating flag 203i is a flag indicating whether or not the third entrance 642 is operating due to a ball entering the second entrance 641. Indicates on when inside. The normal electric combination 3 in-operation flag 203i indicates that the operation of the third entrance 642 is started in the normal electrical combination 3 control process (see FIG. 9) after the ball enters the second entrance 641. And then turned off through a series of operations at the third entrance 642 (in this embodiment, opening, opening of the electric accessory 640a, and closing of the electric accessory 642a).

  The normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the operation of the fourth entrance 643 that is not in operation is requested due to the ball entering the third entrance 642. It is turned on in a state before the operation is requested and the operation is started. This normal electric role 4 operation request flag 203e operates the fourth entrance 643 in the fourth operation port switch process (see FIG. 15) executed when a ball enters the third entrance 642. It is turned on when the condition is satisfied, and then turned off when the electric charge 643a is released in the normal electric combination 4 control process (see FIG. 10).

  Further, the normal power combination 4 operating flag 203j is a flag indicating whether or not the fourth entrance 643 is operating due to the ball entering the third entrance 642, and this operation is performed. Indicates on when inside. The normal electric combination 4 in-operation flag 203j indicates that after the ball enters the third entrance 642, the operation of the fourth entrance 643 is started in the normal electrical combination 4 control process (see FIG. 10). And then turned off through a series of operations at the fourth entrance 643, that is, opening, opening of the electric accessory 643a, and closing of the electric accessory 643a.

  Note that the normal electric combination 1 first operation request flag 203a, the normal electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b, the normal electric combination 2 operation request flag 203c, the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d, and the normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e. The normal power combination 1 first operating flag 203f, the normal power combination 1 second operating flag 203g, the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h, the normal power combination 3 operating flag 203i, and the normal power combination 4 operating flag All of 203j are initialized and turned off when the power is turned on.

  In addition to the flags 203a to 203j described above, the RAM 203 stores a stack area for storing the contents of the internal register of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. The RAM 203 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 6), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 5) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, an NMI interruption process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown), a normal electric role 1 solenoid 209a for opening and closing the electric role 640a, an electric motor A normal electric role 2 solenoid 209b for opening and closing the accessory 641a, a normal electric role 3 solenoid 209c for opening and closing the electric accessory 642a, a normal electric role 4 solenoid 209d for opening and closing the electric accessory 643a, An external output terminal plate 261 is connected. A hall computer 262 can be connected to the external output terminal plate 261, and various signals (for example, the state of the main controller 110 from the main controller 110 to the hall computer 262 via the external output terminal plate 261 are provided. A big hit signal etc.) can be output.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211 as an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, the external output terminal plate 261, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110. The hall computer 262 can be connected to the external output terminal plate 261, and various signals indicating the state of the dispensing control device 111 from the dispensing control device 111 to the hall computer 262 via the external output terminal plate 261. (For example, a prize ball signal output every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out) can be output.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 on the condition that the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. Then, the launch solenoid is excited, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 controls sound output in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, and lighting on / off output in a lamp display device 227 (such as the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34). It is. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 113 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and necessary voltages are supplied to the control devices 110 to 113 and the like using the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (not shown), store the information on the occurrence of power interruption in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213, and complete it.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data and the payout control device 111 for clearing the backup data. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 ms). There are interrupt processing and the above-described NMI interrupt processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a startup process when the main controller 110 is turned on will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance in the stack pointer is set, and the sub-side control devices (peripheral control devices such as the audio lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) become operable. In order to wait, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed. Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S111 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S111 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S215 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in the hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 123. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 123 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 123 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interruption is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the main process executed after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command set in the previous process is transmitted (output) to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side and the hall computer 262 via the external output terminal board 261. (S201). In this external output process (S201), for example, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected by the switch reading process in S502 (see FIG. 11) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the number of acquired balls to the payout control device 111 is determined. A prize ball command corresponding to is sent. Further, by this external output processing (S201), the jackpot signal set in the external information processing (see FIG. 19) described later is transmitted to the hall computer 262 via the external output terminal board 261. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  After the execution of the external output process (S201), it is confirmed whether the normal electric utility 1 first operating flag 203f or the normal electric utility 1 first operation request flag 203a is on (S202), and the flag 203a, 203f If any of them is ON (S202: Yes), the normal electric combination 1 control process (S204) related to the opening / closing control of the electric combination 640a is executed. In addition, the specific process in this normal electric role 1 control process (S204) is later mentioned, referring FIG.

  If the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f and the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a are both off as a result of the confirmation in the process of S202 (S202: No), the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g. Alternatively, it is confirmed whether the normal electric utility 1 second operation request flag 203b is on (S203).

  As a result of the confirmation in the process of S203, if either the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g or the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is on (S203: Yes), the normal power combination 1 control process ( S204) is executed.

  Then, after the execution of the normal power combination 1 control process (S204) or as a result of the confirmation in the process of S203, the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g and the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b are both off. If it is determined (S203: No), it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 2 operation flag 203h or the normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c is on (S205).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S205, if either the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h or the normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c is on (S205: Yes), the normal power related to the opening / closing control of the electric power accessory 641a A combination 2 control process (S206) is executed. Note that specific processing in the ordinary electric combination 2 control processing (S206) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the execution of the ordinary power combination 2 control process (S206) or as a result of the confirmation in the process of S205, when both the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h and the normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c are off (S205) : No), it is confirmed whether the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i or the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is on (S207).

  As a result of checking in the process of S207, if either the normal power combination 3 operating flag 203i or the normal power combination 3 operation request flag 203d is on (S207: Yes), the normal power related to the opening / closing control of the electric power accessory 642a A combination 3 control process (S208) is executed. Note that specific processing in the ordinary electronic combination 3 control processing (S208) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the normal power combination 3 operation flag 203i and the normal power combination 3 operation request flag 203d are both OFF after the execution of the normal power combination 3 control process (S208) or as a result of the confirmation in step S207 (S207). : No), it is confirmed whether the normal electric combination 4 operation flag 203j or the normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is on (S209).

  As a result of the confirmation in S209, if either the normal power combination 4 operating flag 203j or the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e is on (S209: Yes), the normal power related to the opening / closing control of the electric power item 643a The role 4 control process (S210) is executed. In addition, the specific process in this normal electric role 4 control process (S210) is later mentioned, referring FIG.

  If the normal power combination 4 operation flag 203j and the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e are both OFF after the execution of the normal power combination 4 control process (S210) or as a result of the confirmation in step S209 (S209). : No), it is determined whether or not the occurrence information of power-off is stored in the RAM 203 (S211).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S211, if the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored in the RAM 203 (S211: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 does not output the power failure signal SG1, and the power is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S212). .

  As a result of checking in the process of S212, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S212: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous main process (S212: No), the execution of S201 is waited until the predetermined time is reached until the next main process is executed.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S211, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S211: Yes), the power is cut off due to the occurrence of power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the above-described NMI interrupt process (not shown) has been executed, the power-off process after S213 is executed.

  First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S213), and a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). It transmits to (S214). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S215), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S216), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the process of S211 is performed at the timing when the series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206 ends. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the above-described normal electric combination 1 control process (S204) will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the normal electric combination 1 control process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this normal electric combination 1 control process (S204), first, the electric combination 640a of the first entrance 640 is being opened, that is, entering the first entrance 640. It is confirmed whether or not the ball is in a possible state (S701), and if the electric accessory 640a is not open (S701: No), the process proceeds to S703.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S701, if the electric charge 640a is open (S701: Yes), the value of the ordinary electric charge 1 passing number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, It is confirmed whether or not the number of balls that have entered the first entrance 640 has reached the maximum number of winnings (S702). If the ordinary electronic combination 1 passing number counter <8 (S702: No), the processing proceeds to S703. Transition. Note that the normal electronic combination 1 passing number counter is a counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and the first winning combination switch (a part of the various switches 208) is first input after the electric combination 640a is opened. The number of spheres in which a ball entering the ball port 640 is detected is counted.

  In S703, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the normal electric combination 1 control timer (not shown) is greater than 0 (S703). This normal electric combination 1 control timer is a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the MPU 201, and is for monitoring a series of operation times at the first entrance 640. In the present embodiment, The waiting time (opening period) before opening the electric accessory 640a, the opening time of the electric accessory 640a, and the closing time of the electric accessory 640a are measured.

  As a result of checking in the process of S703, if the normal electric utility 1 control timer> 0 (S703: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the normal electric utility 1 control timer (S710), and this normal electric utility 1 control process (S204) Exit.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S703, if the normal electric combination 1 control timer ≦ 0 (S703: No), 1 is added to the value of the normal electric combination 1 state value memory (S704). Here, the normal power combination 1 state value memory is a memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and stores (sets) values (state values) representing respective states of a series of operations at the first entrance 640. ). In the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to take a numerical value from 0 to 4 as a state value, and in a first operation port switch process (see FIG. 14) or a first operation gate process (see FIG. 17) described later. , 0 is stored as an initial value of the state value in the normal electric utility 1 state value memory, and is incremented by 1 each time the processing of S704 is executed.

  After the processing of S704, it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 1 second operating flag 203g is on (S705). If the normal power combination 1 second operating flag 203g is off (S705: No), the normal power It is confirmed whether the combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is on (S706).

  As a result of checking in S706, if the normal electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is OFF (S706: No), at present, the normal electric combination 1 first operation request flag 203a or the normal electric combination 1 first operation flag Since any one of 203f is ON, the setting data is obtained from the value stored in the ordinary power combination 1 first control address table (not shown) and the ordinary role 1 state value memory (not shown). Obtain (S707). The ordinary power combination 1 first control address table is a table stored in the ROM 202, and each value from 1 to 4 that can be stored as a state value in the ordinary power combination 1 state value memory (not shown) This is associated with the address of the setting data relating to the opening / closing control of the electric accessory 640a.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S705 or S706, if either the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g or the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203a is on (S705: Yes, or S706: Yes), the setting data is acquired from the value stored in the normal power combination 1 second control address table (not shown) and the normal power combination 1 state value memory (not shown) (S711). The ordinary power combination 1 second control address table is a table stored in the ROM 202 similar to the above described ordinary power role 1 first control address table, and is stored in the ordinary power role 1 state value memory (not shown). Each value from 1 to 4 that can be stored as the state value is associated with an address of setting data related to the opening / closing control of the electric accessory 640a.

  After the processing of S707 or S711, settings are made according to the acquired setting data (S708), and this ordinary electric combination 1 control processing (S204) is terminated. Note that the setting data set in S708 differs according to the value (state value) stored in the ordinary electric utility 1 state value memory (not shown).

  Specifically, when the value stored in the normal power combination 1 state value memory is 1, the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a indicating ON or the normal power combination 1 second operation The request flag 203b is turned off, the operating flags 203f and 203g corresponding to the operation request flags 203a and 203b that have been turned on are turned on, and a value corresponding to the opening period is set to a normal electric utility 1 control timer (not shown). ). As a result, while the opening period is being measured by the normal electric combination 1 control timer, the electric combination 640a is kept open.

  When the value stored in the normal electric combination 1 state value memory is 2, the normal electric combination 1 solenoid 209a is turned on, and the value corresponding to the opening time of the electric combination 640a is set to the normal electric combination. Set to 1 control timer. As a result, while the opening time is counted by the normal electric combination 1 control timer, the electric combination 640a is opened.

  When the value stored in the normal electric combination 1 state value memory is 3, the normal electric combination 1 solenoid 209a is turned off, and the value corresponding to the closing time of the electric combination 640a is set to the normal electric combination. Set to 1 control timer. As a result, after the electric utility item 640a is closed, a state in which the normal electric utility 1 first operating flag 203f or the normal electric utility 1 second operating flag 203g is turned on is the closing set in the normal electric utility 1 control timer Continues for hours.

  Further, when the value stored in the normal electric combination 1 state value memory is 4, the normal electric combination 1 first operating flag 203f or the normal electric combination 1 second operating flag 203g indicating ON. Turn off. As a result, a series of operations at the first entrance 640 is completed.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S702, if the ordinary electric combination 1 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S702: Yes), the electric combination 640a is closed and the series of operations at the first entrance 640 is terminated. For this reason, 3 is set in the ordinary power combination 1 state value memory (not shown) (S709), and the process proceeds to S705.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the above-described ordinary electric combination 2 control process (S206) will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric combination 2 control process (S206) executed in the main process (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the ordinary electric combination 2 control process (S206), first, the electric combination 641a of the second entrance 641 is open, that is, the entrance to the second entrance 641. It is confirmed whether or not the ball is in a possible state (S801). If the electric accessory 641a is not open (S801: No), the process proceeds to S803.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S801, if the electric charge 641a is open (S801: Yes), the value of the ordinary electric charge 2 passage number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, It is confirmed whether or not the number of balls that have entered the second entrance 641 has reached the maximum number of winnings (S802), and if the ordinary electric combination 2 passing number counter <8 (S802: No), the processing proceeds to S803. Transition. Note that the ordinary electric combination 2 passage number counter is a counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and the second operation port switch (a part of the various switches 208) is used after the electric combination item 641a is opened. The number of balls in which a ball entering the ball inlet 641 is detected is counted.

  In S803, it is confirmed whether the value of the normal electric combination 2 control timer (not shown) is larger than 0 (S803). This normal electric combination 2 control timer is a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the MPU 201 for monitoring a series of operation times at the second entrance 641. In the present embodiment, The waiting time (opening period) before opening the electric accessory 641a, the opening time of the electric accessory 641a, and the closing time of the electric accessory 641a are measured.

  As a result of checking in the processing of S803, if the normal power combination 2 control timer> 0 (S803: Yes), the normal power combination 2 control timer is decremented by 1 (S808), and this normal power combination 2 control processing (S206) Exit.

  On the other hand, if the result of the confirmation in S803 shows that the normal power combination 2 control timer ≦ 0 (S803: No), 1 is added to the value of the normal power combination 2 state value memory (S804). Here, the normal power combination two-state value memory is a memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and stores (sets) values (state values) representing respective states of a series of operations at the second entrance 641. ). In the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to take a numerical value from 0 to 4 as the state value, and in the second operation gate process (see FIG. 18) described later, 0 is the normal value for the initial value of the state value. After being stored in the two-state value memory, 1 is added each time the process of S804 is executed.

  After the processing of S804, setting data is obtained from the value stored in the ordinary power combination 2 control address table (not shown) and the ordinary power role 2 state value memory (not shown) (S805). The ordinary power combination 2 control address table is a table stored in the ROM 202, each value from 1 to 4 that can be stored as a state value in the ordinary power combination 2 state value memory (not shown), This is associated with an address of setting data related to the opening / closing control of the accessory 641a.

  After the process of S805, the setting according to the acquired setting data is performed (S806), and this ordinary electric combination 2 control process (S206) is ended. Note that the setting data set in S806 differs depending on the value (state value) stored in the ordinary power combination 2 state value memory (not shown).

  Specifically, when the value stored in the normal power combination 2 state value memory is 1, the normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c indicating ON is turned off and the normal power combination 2 operation is performed. The middle flag 203h is turned on, and a value corresponding to the opening period is set in a normal electric combination 2 control timer (not shown). As a result, while the opening period is being timed by the ordinary electric combination 2 control timer, the electric combination item 641a is kept open.

  If the value stored in the normal power combination two-state value memory is 2, the normal power combination 2 solenoid 209b is turned on, and a value corresponding to the opening time of the electric service item 641a is set to the normal power combination. 2 Set to control timer. As a result, while the opening time is counted by the normal electric combination 2 control timer, the electric combination 641a is opened.

  If the value stored in the normal power combination two-state value memory is 3, the normal power combination 2 solenoid 209b is turned off, and the value corresponding to the closing time of the electric power component 641a is set to the normal power combination. 2 Set to control timer. As a result, after the electric utility item 641a is closed, the state in which the normal electric combination 2 operating flag 203h is on is continued for the closing time set in the normal electric combination 2 control timer.

  When the value stored in the normal power combination 2 state value memory is 4, the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h indicating ON is turned off. As a result, a series of operations at the second entrance 641 is completed.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S802, if the normal electric combination 2 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S802: Yes), the electric combination 641a is closed and the series of operations at the second entrance 641 is ended. For this reason, 3 is set in the ordinary power combination two-state value memory (not shown) (S807), and the process proceeds to S805.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the above-described ordinary electric combination 3 control process (S208) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric combination 3 control process (S208) executed in the main process (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this ordinary electric combination 3 control process (S208), first, the electric combination 642a of the third entrance 642 is open, that is, the entrance to the third entrance 642 is completed. It is confirmed whether or not the ball is in a possible state (S901), and if the electric accessory 642a is not open (S901: No), the process proceeds to S903.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S901, if the electric charge 642a is open (S901: Yes), the value of the ordinary electric charge 3 passage number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, It is confirmed whether or not the number of balls that have entered the third entrance 642 has reached the maximum winning number (S902), and if the ordinary electric combination 3 passing number counter <8 (S902: No), the processing proceeds to S903. Transition. The ordinary electric combination 3 passing number counter is a counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and the third operating port switch (a part of the various switches 208) is third after the electric combination 642a is opened. The number of balls in which a ball entering the ball inlet 642 is detected is counted.

  In S903, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the normal electric combination 3 control timer (not shown) is larger than 0 (S903). This normal electric combination 3 control timer is a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the MPU 201 for monitoring a series of operation times at the third entrance 642. In the present embodiment, The waiting time (opening period) before opening the electric accessory 642a, the opening time of the electric accessory 642a, and the closing time of the electric accessory 642a are each measured.

  As a result of checking in the processing of S903, if the normal electric combination 3 control timer> 0 (S903: Yes), the normal electric combination 3 control timer is decremented by 1 (S908), and this normal electric combination 3 control process (S208) Exit.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S903, if the normal electric combination 3 control timer ≦ 0 (S903: No), 1 is added to the value of the normal electric combination 3 state value memory (S904). Here, the ordinary electronic combination three-state value memory is a memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and stores (sets) values (state values) representing respective states of a series of operations at the third entrance 642. ). In the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to take a numerical value from 0 to 4 as the state value, and in the third operation port switch process (see FIG. 16) described later, 0 is the normal value as the initial value of the state value. After being stored in the combination 3 state value memory, 1 is added each time the processing of S904 is executed.

  After the processing of S904, setting data is acquired from the value stored in the normal power combination 3 control address table (not shown) and the normal power combination 3 state value memory (not shown) (S905). Note that the ordinary electric combination 3 control address table is a table stored in the ROM 202, and each value from 1 to 4 that can be stored as a state value in an ordinary electric combination 3 state value memory (not shown), This is associated with an address of setting data related to the opening / closing control of the accessory 642a.

  After the processing of S905, settings are made according to the acquired setting data (S906), and this ordinary electric combination 3 control processing (S208) is terminated. Note that the setting data set in S906 differs according to the value (state value) stored in the ordinary power combination 3 state value memory (not shown).

  Specifically, when the value stored in the normal electric combination 3 state value memory is 1, the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d indicating ON is turned off and the normal electric combination 3 operation is performed. The middle flag 203i is turned on, and a value corresponding to the opening period is set in a normal electric combination 3 control timer (not shown). As a result, while the opening period is being timed by the ordinary electric combination 3 control timer, the electric combination 642a is kept open.

  If the value stored in the ordinary electric combination 3 state value memory is 2, the ordinary electric combination 3 solenoid 209c is turned on, and the value corresponding to the opening time of the electric combination 642a is set to the normal electric combination. 3 Set to the control timer. As a result, while the opening time is counted by the normal electric combination 3 control timer, the electric combination 642a is opened.

  If the value stored in the ordinary electric combination three-state value memory is 3, the ordinary electric combination 3 solenoid 209c is turned off, and the value corresponding to the closing time of the electric accessory 642a is set to the ordinary electric combination. 3 Set to the control timer. As a result, after the electric utility item 642a is closed, the state in which the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i is on is continued for the closing time set in the normal electric combination 3 control timer.

  When the value stored in the normal electric combination 3 state value memory is 4, the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i indicating ON is turned off. As a result, a series of operations at the third entrance 642 ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S902, if the normal electric combination 3 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S902: Yes), the electric combination 642a is closed and the series of operations at the third entrance 642 is ended. For this reason, 3 is set in the ordinary power three-state value memory (not shown) (S907), and the process proceeds to S905.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the above-described normal electric combination 4 control process (S210) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric combination 4 control process (S210) executed in the main process (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this ordinary electric combination 4 control process (S210), first, the electric combination 643a of the fourth entrance 643 is being opened, that is, entering the fourth entrance 643. It is confirmed whether or not the ball is in a possible state (S1001). If the electric accessory 643a is not open (S1001: No), the process proceeds to S1003.

  On the other hand, if the electric charge 643a is open (S1001: Yes) as a result of checking in the process of S1001, the value of the ordinary electric charge 4 passage number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, that is, the fourth input It is confirmed whether or not the number of balls that have entered the ball opening 643 has reached the maximum number of winnings (S1002), and if the normal electric role 4 passage number counter <8 (S1002: No), the processing proceeds to S1003. Transition. Note that the normal electric combination 4 passage number counter is a counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and the fourth operating port switch (a part of the various switches 208) is used after the electric combination item 643a is opened. The number of balls in which a ball entering the ball inlet 643 is detected is counted.

  In S1003, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the ordinary electric combination 4 control timer (not shown) is greater than 0 (S1003). This normal electric combination 4 control timer is a timer circuit (not shown) provided in the MPU 201, and is for monitoring the time of a series of operations at the fourth entrance 643. In the present embodiment, The waiting time (opening period) before opening the electric accessory 643a, the opening time of the electric accessory 643a, and the closing time of the electric accessory 643a are measured.

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1003, if the normal electric combination 4 control timer> 0 (S1003: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the normal electric combination 4 control timer (S1008), and this normal electric combination 4 control process (S210) Exit.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1003, if the normal power combination 4 control timer ≦ 0 (S1003: No), 1 is added to the value of the normal power combination 4 state value memory (S1004). Here, the normal electric combination 4-state value memory is a memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and stores (sets) values (state values) representing respective states of a series of operations at the fourth entrance 643. ). In the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to take a numerical value from 0 to 4 as the state value, and in the first operating port switch process (see FIG. 14) described later, 0 is the normal value as the initial value of the state value. After being stored in the combination 4 state value memory, 1 is added each time the processing of S1004 is executed.

  After the processing of S1004, setting data is obtained from the value stored in the normal power combination 4 control address table (not shown) and the normal power role 4 state value memory (not shown) (S1005). The ordinary power combination 4 control address table is a table stored in the ROM 202, and each value from 1 to 4 that can be stored as a state value in a normal power combination 4 state value memory (not shown), This is associated with the address of setting data related to the opening / closing control of the accessory 643a.

  After the process of S1005, settings are made according to the acquired setting data (S1006), and this ordinary electric combination 4 control process (S210) is terminated. Note that the setting data set in S1006 differs depending on the value (state value) stored in the ordinary electric combination 4 state value memory (not shown).

  Specifically, when the value stored in the normal power combination 4 state value memory is 1, the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e indicating ON is turned off and the normal power combination 4 operation is performed. The middle flag 203j is turned on, and a value corresponding to the opening period is set in a normal electric combination 4 control timer (not shown). As a result, while the opening period is being measured by the normal electric combination 4 control timer, the electric combination item 643a is kept open.

  When the value stored in the ordinary electric combination 4 state value memory is 2, the ordinary electric combination 4 solenoid 209d is turned on, and the value corresponding to the opening time of the electric combination 643a is set to the normal electric combination. 4 Set to the control timer. As a result, while the opening time is counted by the normal electric combination 4 control timer, the electric combination 643a is opened.

  If the value stored in the ordinary electric combination 4 state value memory is 3, the ordinary electric combination 4 solenoid 209d is turned off, and the value corresponding to the closing time of the electric combination 643a is set to the normal electric combination. 4 Set to the control timer. As a result, after the electric utility item 643a is closed, the state in which the normal electric combination 4 operating flag 203j is turned on is continued for the closing time set in the normal electric combination 4 control timer.

  Further, when the value stored in the normal power combination 4 state value memory is 4, the normal power combination 4 operating flag 203j indicating ON is turned off. As a result, a series of operations at the fourth entrance 643 is completed.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1002, if the normal electric combination 4 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S1002: Yes), the electric accessory 643a is closed and the series of operations at the fourth entrance 643 is ended. For this reason, 3 is set in the ordinary power combination 4-state value memory (not shown) (S1007), and the process proceeds to S1005.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interruption process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 every predetermined period (in this embodiment, every 2 ms). In the timer interrupt process, first, a register in the MPU 201 is saved (S501), and a switch read process is executed (S502). In this switch reading process (S502), various switches 208 (for example, a prize winning port switch, a first operation port switch, a third operation port switch, a fourth operation port switch, a first operation gate switch, a second operation gate switch, etc.) ) Is read, the state of the switch is determined, and detection information (winning detection information) is acquired.

  Next, a switch monitoring process for performing each setting according to the winning detection information acquired by the switch reading process (S502) is executed (S503), and an external information process for setting a jackpot / medium signal to be output to the hall computer 262 is performed. Execute (S504). Note that specific processes executed in the switch monitoring process (S503) and the external information process (S504) will be described later.

  After the execution of the external information processing (S504), the firing control process is executed (S505), the register saved in S501 is restored (S506), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the launch control process (S505), it is detected that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with the touch sensor, and the launch of the ball is stopped on the condition that the launch stop switch for stopping the launch is not operated. Is a process for determining ON / OFF of. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the switch monitoring process (S503) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the switch monitoring process (S503) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in this switch monitoring process (S503), first, it is confirmed whether or not the ball has passed through the middle prize opening switch (a part of various switches 208) provided in the first entrance 640 ( If it passes (S1201: Yes), the middle prize opening switch process mentioned later is performed, referring FIG. 13 (S1202).

  After the execution of the middle prize opening switch process (S1202) or as a result of confirmation by the process of S1201, if the ball has not passed the middle prize opening switch (S1201: No), it is provided at the fourth entrance slot 643. It is confirmed whether the ball has passed through the first operating port switch (a part of the various switches 208) (S1203).

  As a result of checking in the process of S1203, if the ball passes through the first operation port switch (S1203: Yes), the first operation port switch process described later with reference to FIG. 14 is executed (S1204).

  After execution of the first operation port switch process (S1204) or as a result of confirmation by the processing of S1203, if the ball does not pass through the first operation port switch (S1203: No), the third entrance port 642 It is confirmed whether or not the sphere has passed through the fourth operating port switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided in (S1205).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1205, if the ball passes through the fourth operation port switch (S1205: Yes), the fourth operation port switch processing described later with reference to FIG. 15 is executed (S1206).

  After the execution of the fourth operation port switch process (S1206) or as a result of confirmation by the processing of S1205, when the ball does not pass through the fourth operation port switch (S1205: No), the second entrance port 641 It is confirmed whether or not the sphere has passed through the third operating port switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided in (S1207).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1207, if the ball passes through the third operating port switch (S1207: Yes), the third operating port switch processing described later with reference to FIG. 16 is executed (S1208).

  After the execution of the third operation port switch process (S1208) or as a result of confirmation by the process of S1207, when the ball does not pass through the third operation port switch (S1207: No), the first operation gate 650A, It is confirmed whether the sphere has passed through the first operation gate switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided at 650B (S1209).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1209, if the ball passes through the first operation gate switch (S1209: Yes), the first operation gate switch processing described later with reference to FIG. 17 is executed (S1210).

  After the execution of the first operation gate switch process (S1210) or as a result of confirmation by the process of S1209, when the ball does not pass through the first operation gate switch (S1209: No), the second operation gate 651A, It is confirmed whether the sphere has passed through the second operation gate switch (a part of the various switches 208) provided in 651B (S1211).

  As a result of checking in the process of S1211, if the ball passes through the second operation gate switch (S1211: Yes), a second operation gate switch process described later with reference to FIG. 18 is executed (S1212).

  After the execution of the second operation gate switch process (S1212) or as a result of confirmation by the process of S1211, if the ball has not passed through the second operation gate switch (S1211: No), A process (other switch process) according to the detection of the sphere by other switches such as a switch (not shown) for detecting the passage of the sphere is executed (S1213), and the switch monitoring process (S503) is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the above-described middle prize opening switch process (S1202) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the middle prize opening switch process (S1202) executed in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this winning prize switch processing (S1202), first, 1 is added to a passing number counter (not shown) (S1301). The passing number counter is a counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and counts the number of winning times (winning number) for obtaining a winning ball. The passing number counter is configured to be cleared to 0 when the power is turned on and when a prize ball command to be output to the payout control device 111 is set.

  After the process of S1301, it is confirmed whether or not the normal power combination 1 first operating flag 203f is on (S1302). If it is on (S1302), the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, if the normal power combination 1 first operating flag 203f is off (S1302: No) as a result of the confirmation in S1302, it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 1 second operating flag 203g is on. (S1303). As a result of checking in the process of S1303, if the normal power combination 1 second operating flag 203g is on (S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to S1304.

  In S1304, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the ordinary electric combination 1 passing number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, that is, whether the number of balls that have entered the first entrance 640 has reached the maximum winning number. (S1304). As a result of checking in the processing of S1304, if the ordinary electric combination 1 passing number counter <8 (S1304: No), 1 is added to the ordinary electric role 1 passing number counter (S1305), and this medium winning a prize opening switch processing (S1202) ) Ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1304, if the normal electric combination 1 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S1304: Yes), since the maximum winning number has already been reached, this middle winning port switch processing (S1202) is continued. ) Ends.

  In addition, as a result of checking in the process of S1303, when the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g is off, that is, the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g and the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f are both When it is off (S1303: No), the first entrance 640 is in accordance with a regular procedure (the entrance of the ball to the 4th entrance 643 or the passage of the ball to the first operation gates 650A and 650B). In this state, the ball cannot be detected by the middle prize opening switch. Therefore, the detection is considered to be fraudulent, and the illegal prize is set (S1306). S1202) is terminated. The setting at the time of illegal winning performed by the processing of S1306 includes, for example, setting of a command to be output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 to the audio lamp control device 113 in order to notify that it is illegal, Examples include setting a command for notifying the hall computer 262 of the injustice via the output terminal board 261 and setting for shutting off the power.

  Next, the first operation port switch process (S1204) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first operation port switch process (S1204) executed in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the first operation port switch process (S1204), first, 1 is added to the passage number counter (not shown) (S1401), and the normal electric utility 4 operating flag 203j is turned on. Is confirmed (S1402). As a result of checking in the process of S1402, if the normal electric combination 4 operating flag 203j is on (S1402: Yes), the value of the normal electric combination 4 passing number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, that is, It is confirmed whether the number of balls that have entered the fourth entrance 643 has reached the maximum number of winnings (S1403).

  Here, as a result of checking in the process of S1403, if the normal electric combination 4 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S1403: Yes), since the maximum winning number has already been reached, the first operating port switch process ( S1204) is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1403, if the ordinary electric combination 4 passage number counter <8 (S1403: No), 1 is added to the ordinary electric combination 4 passage number counter (S1404).

  After the processing of S1404, it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f or the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is on (S1405), and if these flags 203a and 203f are both off. If this is the case (S1405: No), it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g or the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is on (S1406).

  As a result of the confirmation in the process of S1406, if both the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g and the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b are off (S1406: No), the first entrance 640 is operating. Since the operation request is not made, the normal power 1 first operation request flag 203a is turned on (S1407), and 0 is set in the normal power 1 state value memory (not shown) ( S1408), the first operation port switch process (S1204) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1406, when the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g or the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is on (S1406: Yes), or by the process of S1405 As a result of the confirmation, if the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f or the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is on (S1405: Yes), the first entrance 640 is already operating. Since there is an operation request, the first operation port switch process (S1204) is terminated as it is.

  In addition, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1402, if the normal electric role 4 in-operation flag 203j is off (S1402: No), the fourth entrance 643 is in a normal procedure (the ball entering the third entrance 642). In this state, the ball cannot be detected by the first operation port switch. Therefore, the detection is considered to be fraudulent, and the setting at the time of illegal winning is performed in the same manner as S1306 described above. (S1409), the first working port switch process (S1204) is terminated.

  Next, the fourth operating port switch process (S1206) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the fourth operation port switch process (S1206) executed in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the fourth operation port switch process (S1206), first, 1 is added to the passage number counter (not shown) (S1501), and the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i is turned on. Is confirmed (S1502). As a result of checking in the process of S1502, if the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i is on (S1502: Yes), the value of the normal electric combination 3 passing number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, that is, It is confirmed whether or not the number of balls that have entered the third entrance 642 has reached the maximum number (S1503).

  Here, as a result of checking in the processing of S1503, if the normal electric combination 3 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S1503: Yes), since the maximum winning number has already been reached, this fourth operating port switch processing ( S1206) is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1503, if the ordinary electric combination 3 passing number counter <8 (S1503: No), 1 is added to the ordinary electric role 3 passing number counter (S1504).

  After the processing of S1504, it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 4 operating flag 203j or the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e is on (S1505), and if both of these flags 203e, 203j are off (S1505: No), since the fourth entrance 643 is not in operation and is not requested to operate, the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e is turned on (S1506), and the normal power combination 4 state value memory ( 0 is set in (not shown) (S1507), and the fourth operation port switch process (S1206) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S1505, when the normal electric combination 4 operating flag 203j or the normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is on (S1505: Yes), the fourth entrance 643 is Since the operation has already been performed or the operation request has been made, the fourth operation port switch process (S1206) is terminated as it is.

  In addition, as a result of checking in the processing of 1502, if the normal power combination 3 operating flag 203i is off (S1502: No), the third entrance 642 is in the normal procedure (the ball entering the second entrance 642). In this state, the ball cannot be detected by the fourth operating port switch. Therefore, the detection is considered to be fraudulent, and the setting at the time of illegal winning is performed in the same manner as in S1306 described above. (S1508), the fourth operation port switch process (S1206) is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the above-described third operation port switch process (S1208) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the third operation port switch process (S1208) executed in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the third operation port switch process (S1208), first, 1 is added to the passage number counter (not shown) (S1601), and the normal electric utility 2 operating flag 203h is turned on. Is confirmed (S1602). As a result of checking in the process of S1602, if the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h is on (S1602: Yes), the value of the normal power role 2 passing number counter (not shown) is 8 or more, that is, It is confirmed whether or not the number of balls that have entered the second entrance 641 has reached the maximum number (S1603).

  Here, as a result of checking in the process of S1603, if the normal electric combination 2 passing number counter ≧ 8 (S1603: Yes), the maximum winning number has already been reached. S1208) is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1603, if the ordinary electric combination 3 passing number counter <8 (S1603: No), 1 is added to the ordinary electric combination 2 passing number counter (S1604).

  After the processing of S1604, it is confirmed whether the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i or the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is on (S1605), and if these flags 203d and 203i are both off (S1605: No) Since the third entrance 642 is not in operation and is not requested to operate, the normal power combination 3 operation request flag 203d is turned on (S1606), and the normal power combination 4 state value memory ( 0 is set in (not shown) (S1607), and the third operation port switch process (S1208) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S1605, when the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i or the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is on (S1605: Yes), the third entrance 642 is Since the operation has already been performed or the operation request has been made, the third operation port switch process (S1208) is terminated as it is.

  In addition, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1602, if the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h is off (S1602: No), the second entrance 643 is a regular procedure (the ball to the second operation gates 651A and 651B). In this state, the ball cannot be detected by the third operating port switch. Therefore, the detection is considered to be fraudulent, and the setting at the time of illegal winning is performed in the same manner as in S1306 described above. (S1608), the third operation port switch process (S1208) is terminated.

  Next, the first operation gate switch process (S1210) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first operation gate switch process (S1210) executed in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the first operation gate switch process (S1210), first, it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f or the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is on. (S1701) If these flags 203a and 203f are both OFF (S1701: No), it is determined whether the normal electric combination 1 second operation flag 203g or the normal electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is ON. Confirmation is made (S1702).

  As a result of checking in the process of S1702, if both the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g and the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b are off (S1702: No), the first entrance 640 is operating. Therefore, the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is turned on (S1703), and 0 is set in the normal power combination 1 state value memory (not shown) ( In step S1704, the first operation gate switch process (S1210) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S1702, when the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g or the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is on (S1702: Yes), or by the process of S1701 As a result of the confirmation, when the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f or the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is on (S1701: Yes), the first entrance 640 is already operating. Since there is a request for operation, the first operation gate switch processing (S1210) is terminated as it is.

  Next, the second operation gate switch process (S1212) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the second operation gate switch process (S1212) executed in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the second operation gate switch process (S1212), first, it is confirmed whether the normal power combination 2 operation flag 203h or the normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c is on (S1801). If both of these flags 203c and 203h are off (S1801: No), the second entrance 641 is not in operation and is not requested to operate, so the normal electric combination 2 operation request flag. 203c is turned on (S1802), 0 is set in a normal power combination two-state value memory (not shown) (S1803), and the second operation gate switch process (S1212) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S1801, if the normal power combination 2 operating flag 203h or the normal power combination 2 operation request flag 203c is on (S1801: Yes), the second entrance 641 is Since the operation has already been performed or the operation request has been made, the second operation gate switch process (S1212) is terminated as it is.

  Next, the above-described external information processing (S504) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the external information processing (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in this external information processing (S504), first, the jackpot signal is cleared (S1901), and the normal electric combination 4 operating flag 203j or the normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is turned on. (S1902).

  As a result of checking in the process of S1902, if the normal electric combination 4 in-operation flag 203j or the normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is on (S1902: Yes), the opening period of the electric combination item 642a (third entrance 642) Is the state in which the fourth entrance 643 is actuated or requested to operate when a ball enters (wins) the third entrance 642 during the effective period of Since it indicates that the interlocking condition essential for continuing the special gaming state is satisfied, the jackpot signal is set (S1905), and this external information processing (S504) is terminated.

  Therefore, when the branch processing of Yes is executed in S1902, the jackpot / medium signal output to the hall computer 262 is at least until the normal power combination 4 flag 203j is switched from on to off (that is, the fourth input) (Until the operation of the ball port 643 is finished).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1902, if both the normal power combination 4 operation flag 203j and the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e are off (S1902: No), the normal power combination 3 operation flag 203i or the normal power combination It is confirmed whether the 3 operation request flag 203d is on (S1903).

  If the normal electric combination 3 operating flag 203i or the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is turned on as a result of checking in the processing of S1903 (S1903: Yes), the opening period of the electric combination item 641a (second entrance 641) The third entrance 642 is activated or requested to operate in response to the ball entering (winning) the second entrance 641 during the validity period of the Since this indicates that the special gaming state occurrence condition has been established, in this case as well, after proceeding to S1905 and setting the jackpot signal, this external information processing (S504) is terminated.

  Therefore, when the branch process of Yes is executed in S1903, after starting the output of the big hit signal to the hall computer 262, at least until the normal electric combination 3 flag 203i is switched from on to off (that is, (Until the operation of the third entrance 642 ends).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1903, if both the normal power combination 3 operating flag 203i and the normal power combination 3 operation request flag 203d are OFF (S1903: No), the normal power combination 1 first operating flag 203f or normal It is checked whether the electric utility 1 first operation request flag 203a is on (S1904).

  If the normal power combination 1 first operating flag 203f or the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is on (S1904: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1904, the open period (the fourth) The first entrance 640 is activated or requested to operate when a ball enters the 4th entrance 643 (winning) during the validity period of the entrance 643) Since this state indicates that the interlocking condition that is essential for continuing the special gaming state is satisfied, in this case as well, after the transition to S1905 and setting of the jackpot signal This external information processing (S504) is terminated.

  Therefore, if the branch processing of Yes is executed in S1904, the jackpot signal output to the hall computer 262 is at least until the normal electric utility 1 first flag 203f is switched from on to off (that is, the first 1 until the operation of the 1 entrance 640 is completed).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1904, if both the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f and the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a are off (S1904: No), in this case, in the special gaming state Since this is a normal state, the external information processing (S504) is terminated without setting a jackpot signal.

  Therefore, according to this external information processing (S504), if the establishment of the interlocking condition is confirmed in S1902 or S1904 after the special gaming state occurrence condition is established, the process proceeds to S1905, and the jackpot signal is output. Will continue. On the other hand, when the operating flags 203f and 203j or the operation request flags 203a and 203e related to the establishment of the interlocking condition are all turned off, that is, the third entrance 642 or the fourth input relating to the establishment of the interlocking condition. When the operation of the ball outlet 643 is not confirmed, the external information processing (S504) is terminated without executing S1905 for setting the jackpot signal, so that the jackpot signal that was being output is obtained as a result. Terminates its output.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the interlock condition is satisfied according to the predefined interlock condition, the special gaming state is continued each time the condition is satisfied. Is not satisfied, the special game state is not continued, and the output of the special game state is terminated when the operation of the third entrance 642 or the fourth entrance 643 related to the establishment of the interlocking condition is terminated ( Stop.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the output timing of the jackpot signal from the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment to the hall computer 262 will be described. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the output timing of the jackpot signal in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when a detection signal s1 indicating that a ball has passed through the second operation gates 651A and 651B is output from a second operation gate switch (not shown), the output is used as a trigger. The two entrances 641 are operated over an operation period t1 while changing the state sequentially in accordance with the state values stored in the normal electric combination two-state value memory (not shown). As shown in FIG. 20, the operation period t1 includes an open period (effective period) t1 'in which the ordinary electric combination 2 solenoid 209b is turned on and the electric combination item 641a is opened.

  The opening period t1 'is a period during which the entrance to the second entrance 641 is possible because the electric accessory 641a is opened. When a detection signal s2 indicating that a ball has entered (wins) the second entrance 641 is output from a third operating port switch (not shown) during the opening period t1 ′, the output is triggered. As a result, the normal electronic combination 3 operation request flag 203d is turned on, and as a result, the operation of the third entrance 642 is started.

  Here, when a ball enters the second entrance 641 and the ordinary electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is turned on, external information processing (see FIG. 11) executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 11). In FIG. 19), the branch processing of Yes in S1903 is executed, and as a result, the jackpot signal (the lowest stage in FIG. 20) is turned on, and as a result, the output to the hall computer 262 via the external terminal board 261 Is started.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a special game state is generated when a ball enters the second ball slot 641 when a special game state generation condition is satisfied. The occurrence of the special gaming state is to be recognized by the hall computer 262 based on the jackpot signal that is output as a result of the execution of the Yes branch process in S1903.

  When the ordinary electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is turned on, the normal electric combination 3 control process (see FIG. 9) causes the third entrance 642 to have the normal electric combination 3 state value over the operation period t2. The operation is performed while sequentially changing the state according to the state value stored in the memory (not shown). Therefore, the operation period t2 is a period in which either the normal electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d or the normal electric combination 3 operation flag 203i is turned on.

  According to the external information processing (see FIG. 19), if either the normal power combination 3 operation request flag 203d or the normal power combination 3 operation flag 203i is on, the Yes branch process in S1903 is executed. The jackpot signal for which the output to the hall computer 262 is started when the ball enters the second entrance 641 continues to be output for at least the operation period t2.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the operation period t2 includes an open period (effective period) t2 'in which the ordinary electric combination 3 solenoid 209c is turned on and the electric combination 642a is opened. Therefore, it is possible to enter the third entrance 642 during the opening period t2 '.

  When a detection signal s3 indicating that a ball has entered (wins) the third entrance 642 during the opening period t2 ′ is output from a fourth operating port switch (not shown), the output As a result, the ordinary electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is turned on, and as a result, the operation of the fourth entrance 643 is started.

  Here, when a ball enters the third entrance 642 and the ordinary electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is turned on, external information processing (see FIG. 11) executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 11). In FIG. 19), the Yes branch process in S1902 is executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20, the output of the jackpot signal (the lowermost stage in FIG. 20) to the hall computer 262 is continued.

  That is, the special game state continuation condition (interlocking condition) is that the ball enters the third entrance 642 during the opening period t2 ′ (part of the operation period t2) of the electric accessory 642a. If it is satisfied, the output of the jackpot signal is continued as a result of execution of the branch processing of Yes in S1902, so that the hall computer 262 can recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is continuously in the special game state.

  In addition, when the ordinary electric combination 4 operation request flag 203e is turned on, the normal entrance combination 4 control process (see FIG. 10) causes the fourth entrance 643 to have the normal electric combination 4 state value over the operation period t3. The operation is performed while sequentially changing the state according to the state value stored in a memory (not shown). Therefore, in this operation period t3, either the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e or the normal power combination 4 operation flag 203j is turned on.

  According to the external information processing (see FIG. 19), if either the normal power combination 4 operation request flag 203e or the normal power combination 4 operation flag 203j is on, the Yes branch process in S1902 is executed. The jackpot signal in which the output to the hall computer 262 is continued when the ball enters the third entrance 642 continues to be output at least until the operation period t3 ends.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the operation period t3 includes an open period (effective period) t3 'in which the ordinary electric combination 4 solenoid 209d is turned on and the electric combination item 643a is opened. Therefore, it is possible to enter the fourth entrance 643 during the release period t3 '.

  When a detection signal s4 indicating that a ball has entered (wins) the fourth entrance 643 during this opening period t3 ′ is output from a first operating port switch (not shown), the output As a result, the ordinary power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is turned on, and as a result, the operation of the first entrance 640 is started.

  Here, when the ball enters the fourth entrance 643 and the ordinary power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is turned on, the external information executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). In the process (see FIG. 19), the Yes branch process in S1904 is executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20, the output of the jackpot signal (the lowermost stage in FIG. 20) to the hall computer 262 is continued.

  That is, the special game state continuation condition (interlocking condition) is that the ball enters the fourth entrance 643 during the opening period t3 ′ of the electric accessory 643a (part of the operation period t3). If it is satisfied, the output of the jackpot signal is continued as a result of execution of the branch processing of Yes in S1904, so that the hall computer 262 can recognize that the pachinko machine 10 is continuously in the special game state.

  In addition, when the ordinary electric combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is turned on, the normal entrance combination 1 control process (see FIG. 7) causes the first entrance 640 to have the normal electric combination 1 over the operation period t4. The operation is performed while sequentially changing the state according to the state value stored in the state value memory (not shown).

  As described above, when the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a is turned on, the processing of S707 is executed instead of S711 in the normal power combination 1 control process. In the operation period t4 that occurs when the ball enters, either the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a or the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f is turned on.

  According to the external information processing (see FIG. 19), if either the normal power combination 1 first operation request flag 203a or the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f is on, the Yes branch process in S1904 is performed. Since it is executed, the jackpot signal in which the output to the hall computer 262 is continued when the ball enters the fourth entrance 643 continues to be output until the operation period t4 ends.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, after the electric accessory 640a is opened (after the first entrance 640 is actuated), regardless of whether or not a ball enters the first entrance 640, the external In the information processing (see FIG. 19), the flag that satisfies the execution condition of the process of S1905 for setting the jackpot signal in the external information processing (see FIG. 19) is not turned on. Therefore, the special game state generated when the ball enters the second entrance 641 ends as the operation period t4 ends.

  Accordingly, the special game state generated when the ball enters the second entrance 641 is terminated with the end of the operation period t4, and the end is due to the end of the output of the jackpot signal. 262.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, the operation period t <b> 4 ends after a predetermined closing time after the opening period t <b> 4 ′ of the electric accessory 640 ends. Therefore, it is possible to accurately obtain data related to the special game state performed by the hall computer 262 while avoiding the influence of the time lag between the timing when the opening of the electric accessory 640 ends and the timing when the prize ball is actually paid out. As a result, each pachinko machine 10 installed in the amusement hall can be reliably managed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts from entering a ball into the second entrance 641 and is interlocked in the order of the electric accessory 642a, the electric accessory 643a, and the electric accessory 640a. The special game state is configured to be generated in a non-uniform period according to the game situation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when a detection signal s11 indicating that a sphere has passed through the second operation gates 651A and 651B is output from a second operation gate switch (not shown), Similarly to the case, with the output as an opportunity, the operation of the second entrance 641 is started and operated over the operation period t11.

  During an open period (effective period) t11 ′, which is a part of the operation period t11, a detection signal s12 indicating that a ball has entered (wins) the second entrance 641 is a third actuation port switch ( When the signal is output from (not shown), as in the case of the signal s2 described above, the operation of the third entrance 642 is started with the output as an opportunity, and is operated over the operation period t12.

  Also in this case, when the ball enters the second entrance 641, the normal electric combination 4 operation request flag 203 e is turned on, so that the hall computer 262 is being hit through the external terminal board 261. The output of the signal (the lowermost stage in FIG. 20) is started, and as a result, the occurrence of the special gaming state is recognized by the hall computer 262.

  Here, a detection signal s13 indicating that a ball has entered the third entrance 642 during an open period (effective period) t12 ′, which is a part of the operation period t12, is a fourth operation port switch (FIG. In the same manner as in the case of the signal s3 described above, the output of the fourth entrance 643 is started and triggered over the operation period t13, as in the case of the signal s3 described above.

  Also in this case, since the ordinary electric combination 3 operation request flag 203d is turned on when the ball enters the third entrance 642, a big hit signal to the hall computer 262 (the lowermost stage in FIG. 20) As a result, the hall computer 262 recognizes that the special gaming state is continued as the interlocking condition is satisfied.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, during the opening period (effective period) t13 ′ (part of the operation period t13) of the electric accessory 643a associated with the fourth entrance 643, When the detection signal s14 indicating that the first operating gate 650A, 650B has passed through instead of the port 643 is output from the first operating gate switch (not shown), the output is used as a trigger for the normal electric utility 1 The second operation request flag 203b is turned on. As a result, the operation of the first entrance 640 is started.

  However, when the ordinary electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is turned on, the normal electric combination 1 control process (see FIG. 7) executes the process of S711 instead of S707. Therefore, in the operation period t13 ′ of the first entrance 640 that is activated when the ball has passed through the first operation gates 650A and 650B, the normal electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b or the normal electric combination 1 One of the two operating flags 203g is turned on.

  As described above, when either the normal power combination 1 second operation request flag 203b or the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g is turned on, the end of the operation period t13, that is, the normal power combination 4 When the operating flag 203j is turned off from on, the process of S1905 for setting the jackpot signal in the external information processing (see FIG. 19) is not executed. As a result, the signal of the jackpot signal to the hall computer 262 is terminated (stopped).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, after the detection signal s14 is output from the first operation gate switch (not shown) during the opening period t13 ′ of the electric accessory 643a associated with the fourth entrance 643, Even if the detection signal s15 indicating that the ball entered (wins) the fourth entrance 643 is output during the same opening period t13 ′, in the first operation port switch process (see FIG. 14), Since the branch process of Yes in S1406 is performed, the winning is invalidated.

  Therefore, if the ball passes through the first operation gates 650A and 650B prior to the fourth entrance 643 during the opening period t13 ′ of the electric accessory 643a, the special game state continuation condition (interlocking condition) Is not established, and the special gaming state generated when the ball enters the second entrance 641 ends as the operation period t13 ′ ends. The end of the special gaming state is recognized by the hall computer 262 by the end of the output of the jackpot signal.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, the detection signal s16 indicating that the ball has passed through the first operation gates 650A and 650B in a state where the electric accessory 640a associated with the fourth entrance 643 is not opened, In the case of the output from the first operation gate switch, since the normal electric combination 1 second operation request flag 203b is turned on in response to the output, the first entrance 640 is operated over the operation period t16. Such opening is a one-time opening irrespective of the special gaming state, and no jackpot signal is output.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts the output of the jackpot signal to the hall computer 262 when the ball enters the second entrance 641 and then satisfies the interlocking condition. In other words, that is, when a ball enters the third entrance 642 while the electric accessory 642a is open (during operation of the third entrance 642), or when the electric accessory 643a is open (the fourth When a ball enters the fourth entrance 643 (while the entrance 643 is in operation), the jackpot signal is continuously output to the hall computer 262. On the other hand, when the predefined interlocking condition is not satisfied, the output of the jackpot signal is not continued.

  Accordingly, since it is possible to accurately output to the hall computer 262 that the period of the special gaming state that has occurred is continued with the establishment of the interlocking condition, data relating to the special gaming state performed by the hall computer 262 can be accurately obtained. Obtainable. As a result, each pachinko machine 10 installed in the amusement hall can be reliably managed.

  Here, when a ball enters each of the entrances 640 to 643, the next entrance (for example, when a ball enters the 3rd entrance 642 in accordance with a predetermined order). , The fourth entrance 643) is configured to be opened for a predetermined effective period. The interlocking condition is satisfied when the balls sequentially enter the entrance according to this predetermined order.

  Therefore, the jackpot signal that has started to be output to the hall computer 262 in response to the ball entering the second entrance 641 is entered into the entrance ( The output is continued only when the player enters the third entrance 642 or the fourth entrance 643). Accordingly, since the period of the special game state generated when the ball enters the second entrance 641 can be output to the hall computer 262 accurately, the special game state performed by the hall computer 262 is involved. Since the data can be obtained accurately, as a result, each pachinko machine 10 installed in the amusement hall can be reliably managed.

  When the output of the jackpot signal is to be continued, the timing corresponding to the end time of the predetermined effective period of the electric accessory attached to the entrance opened in accordance with a predetermined order (in this embodiment, Until the end of the operation time of the entrance. Therefore, after the continuation, if the interlocking condition is not satisfied, if the interlocking condition is not satisfied within the effective period of the specific passage that was released last, the jackpot will be made at the position corresponding to the end time of the effective period. The middle signal output is terminated (stopped). Therefore, since the end of the special gaming state that has occurred can be accurately transmitted to the external management device, data relating to the special gaming state performed by the external management device can be obtained accurately, and as a result, management of the gaming machine is ensured. To be able to do.

  In addition, since the establishment of the interlocking condition is limited to the time when the interlocking condition is released to the electric accessory for a predetermined effective period, the interlocking condition is generated in the pachinko machine 10 that executes the game content that is complicated but increases the game performance. The period of the special gaming state can be reliably managed by the hall computer 262.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first entrance 640 is activated by the passage of the sphere to the first operation gates 650A and 650B (the electric accessory 640a associated with the first entrance 640). Even in the case of external release (see FIG. 19), the jackpot signal is not set and the jackpot signal is not output to the hall computer 262. Therefore, even if the game content is complicated, such as when the balls are sequentially entered into the entrance in accordance with a predetermined order, the special game state has occurred. Can be accurately output to the hall computer 262, so that the pachinko machine 10 that executes the game content that is complicated but increases the complexity can be reliably managed by the hall computer 262.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning prize switch processing (see FIG. 13), the first working port switch processing (see FIG. 14), the fourth working port switch processing (see FIG. 15), and In the third operation port switch process (see FIG. 16), when the operating flags 203g to 203j indicating the states of the respective entrance ports 640 to 643 are off, if any ball is detected by each switch, the detection is performed. It is considered that this is due to fraud, and the settings for fraudulent winning are performed by the processing of S1306, S1409, S1508, and S1608.

  If the operating flags 203g to 203j are off, the corresponding entrances 640 to 643 are not opened, and the balls detected by the switches in such a state are highly likely to be fraudulent. Therefore, since such a state is detected as illegal, it is possible to suppress a loss of the game hall due to illegal acts.

  The present invention has been described above based on one embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be inferred.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, each of the entrances 640 to 643 can enter a ball when the associated electric accessories 640a to 643a are opened, while the entrance is closed. In such a case, the ball cannot enter the ball. However, such a configuration is possible in which the electric ball 640a to 643a is not provided and the ball can always pass.

  In addition, when the ball can always pass through the entrance as described above, it is provided at the next entrance according to a predetermined interlocking order triggered by the entrance of the ball into the entrance. What is necessary is just to comprise so that an interlocking condition may be satisfied, when a detection switch is validated and passage of a sphere is detected by this activated detection switch.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration in which a ball cannot enter the entrances 640 to 643 due to the presence of the obstruction members 660 to 663 when the electric actors 640a to 643a are closed. However, although it is difficult to enter the entrances 640 to 643, there may be a configuration in which the sphere may enter slightly (that is, making entry difficult). In addition, as a structure which makes it difficult to enter the entrances 640 to 643, for example, even when the electric accessories 640a to 643a are closed, the entrances can be passed to the extent that the balls can pass. In a closed state, an obstructing member disposed away from 640 to 643, a member such as a nail disposed so as to form a path capable of entering the entrance 640 to 643 only in a predetermined path, Examples thereof include an electric accessory that is separated to such an extent that a sphere can pass therethrough.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the operation time of each entrance 640-643 is longer than the open time (valid time) of the electrically-powered objects 640a-643a accompanying each entrance 640-643. Although comprised, it is comprised so that the operation time (operation period) of each entrance 640-643 does not include an opening period or the closing period of the electrically-powered objects 640a-643a, but is the open period itself of the electrically-powered objects 640a-643a. May be. Alternatively, the operation period of each of the entrances 640 to 643 may be configured to include a period other than the opening before or after the opening time of the electric actors 640a to 643a.

  In the above embodiment, when the interlocking condition is not satisfied after the occurrence of the special gaming state, the jackpot signal to the hall computer 262 is triggered by the end of the operation of the entrance that is currently operating. Although the output is configured to end, when the operation period does not include the closing time as described above, the jackpot / medium signal of the jackpot signal is closed along with the closing of the electric accessory attached to the ball entrance in operation. You may comprise so that an output may be complete | finished.

  In the above embodiment, when the ball passes through the first operation gates 650A and 650B prior to the fourth entrance 643 during the opening period of the electric accessory 643a associated with the fourth entrance 643. In the special game state, the continuation condition (interlocking condition) is not satisfied, and the special game state generated when the ball enters the second entrance 641 is terminated. However, the passage of the sphere to the first operating gates 650A and 650B may also be configured as one of the interlocking conditions. In this case, in the process of S1703 in the first operation gate switch process (see FIG. 17), the normal power combination second operation request flag 203a is turned on instead of the normal power combination second operation request flag 203b. do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the obstacle members 660 to 663 are provided above the four entrances 640 to 643, respectively, and due to the presence of the obstacle members 660 to 663, the electric accessories 640a to 643a are in the closed position. Although it is configured so that a ball cannot enter a certain entrance 640 to 643, the ball is inserted when the electric combination 640 a to 643 a is opened by the arrangement of a nail or the like instead of the obstacle members 660 to 663. Although it is possible to enter the ball, it may be configured such that the ball cannot enter when it is closed. Alternatively, the entrances 640 to 643 are not provided with the electric appliances 640a to 643a, but by providing a nail or the like, a passage that can enter the entrances 640 to 643 is provided only for a predetermined route, A configuration may be adopted in which a movable member that enables or disables passage of the sphere is provided in the portion.

  Further, in the middle winning opening switch processing (see FIG. 13) in the above-described embodiment, the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f is off and the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g is off. In this case, it is configured to set the illegal winning. However, even if the normal power combination 1 first operation flag 203f and the normal power combination 1 second operation flag 203g are on, the first entry Even when the electric accessory 640a attached to the mouth 640 is not opened, it may be configured to set the illegal winning.

  Similarly, the first working port switch process (see FIG. 14), the second working port switch process (see FIG. 15), the third working port switch process (see FIG. 16), and the fourth working port switch process (see FIG. 17). ), Even if the corresponding in-operation flags 203h to 203j are on, it may be configured such that the setting at the time of illegal winning is further performed when the corresponding electric accessory 641a to 643a is not opened.

  In the above embodiment, the special game state indicates that a ball has entered the second entrance 641 that has been opened in accordance with the detection of the passage of the ball to the second operation gates 651A and 651B. The detection of the passing of the ball to the second operation gates 651A and 651B that open the second entrance 641 is detected as the occurrence of the special gaming state. The jackpot signal may be output to the hall computer 262 as a trigger. That is, the jackpot signal may be output to the hall computer 262 in response to detection of the passage of the ball to the second operation gates 651A and 651B.

  In the above embodiment, the electric accessory 641a associated with the second entrance 641 is connected to one of the second operation gates 651A and 651B arranged on the left and right sides of the second entrance 641. It was configured to move from the closed position to the open position triggered by the passage of the ball, but when an internal lottery means is provided and the ball to one of the second operating gates 651A, 651B passes, When the lottery is performed by the internal lottery means, and the lottery result indicates a specific result preliminarily defined with a predetermined probability (for example, a result defined as winning), the electric accessory 641a is released from the closed position. You may comprise so that it may transfer to a position. For example, a random number counter that can take values from 0 to 99 is provided, and when a ball to any one of the second operation gates 651A and 651B passes, the value of the random number counter is acquired, and the acquired value is defined in advance. As long as it is any of the ten numerical values, the configuration may be such that the electric accessory 641a is shifted from the closed position to the open position with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, the electric accessory 640a associated with the first entrance 640 is connected to one of the first operation gates 650A and 650B disposed on the left and right sides of the first entrance 640. Although it is configured to move from the closed position to the open position in response to the passage of the ball, the first operating gates 650A and 650B are similar to the electric accessory 641a associated with the second entrance 641 described above. When a ball to one of the gates passes, a lottery is performed by the internal lottery means, and the lottery result indicates a specific result (for example, a result prescribed as winning) that is prescribed in advance with a predetermined probability. Sometimes, the electric accessory 640a may be configured to move from the closed position to the open position.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, when a ball can be entered (winning is possible), a symbol operating port (starting port, entrance part) and a specific winning port (entrance part) are formed on the game board. When a symbol displayed on a display unit such as a device fluctuates and a predetermined state is displayed such that the symbols are aligned, the game state transitions to a jackpot state (special game state) advantageous to the player. You may implement in what is called a 1st type pachinko machine.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called second type pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as another game machine such as an alepacchi or a sparrow ball.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Below, the gaming machine and the modification of the present invention are shown. When a game medium passes through a specific passing section in the game area, a game is performed to give a player a predetermined game value, and status signals indicating various states that occur during the game are displayed in the state. In a gaming machine that outputs to an external management device to be managed, a plurality of the specific passage portions are provided, and each of the plurality of specific passage portions is provided to facilitate passage of the game medium to each of the specific passage portions. A variable means that takes a first position or a second position that makes passage of the game medium difficult or impossible, and provided in each of the plurality of specific passage portions, and when the game medium passes through the specific passage portion When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the passage detection means for detecting the passed game medium and the variable means at the first position. In The game medium passes through the specific passage section provided with position changing means for changing at least one of the variable means at the second position to the first position and the variable means at the first position. When the passage detection means detects that the passage of the game medium to the specific passage portion where the variable means is at the first position is detected next by the passage detection means. And a signal output means for outputting a signal to the external management device.

  According to the gaming machine 1, when a game medium passes through a specific passing portion in the game area, a game for giving a predetermined game value to the player is performed, and a plurality of games are provided in the game area. Each specific passage portion of the specific passage portion is provided with variable means that takes a first position that facilitates passage of the game medium or a second position that makes passage of the game medium difficult or impossible.

  Here, each of the specific passage portions is provided with passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game medium, and the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. Is detected by the passage detecting means, at least one of the variable means at the second position is changed to the first position by the position changing means.

  Further, when the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position, at least the passage of the game medium is detected by the passage detection means by the signal output means. Until the next detection, a signal is output to the external management device. Note that the external management device is a device that manages various states generated during a game executed on the gaming machine based on a state signal such as a special game state signal.

  Therefore, when the passage of the game medium to the specific passage is detected by the passage detection means, a signal is output to the external management device by the signal output means, and the signal is at least played to the specific passage by the passage detection means. Output until the next passage of the medium is detected.

  Here, when the passage of the game medium to the specific passage is next detected by the passage detection means, the signal output means starts outputting the signal again, but the output of the previous signal is specified by the passage detection means. Since it is output until the passage of the game medium to the passage portion is detected next time, the external management device will check the situation as long as the passage of the game medium to the specific passage portion is continuously performed by the passage detection means. Since the data can be accurately output to the external management device, data relating to the special gaming state performed by the external management device can be accurately obtained, and as a result, the gaming machine can be managed reliably.

  In the gaming machine 1, the change of the movable member from the second position to the first position by the position changing means is that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. It may be performed immediately after the condition that it is detected by the passage detecting means is satisfied, or may be performed after a predetermined period after the condition is satisfied.

  In the gaming machine 1, the signal output means is a special gaming state signal (indicating that the state is in a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state when a predetermined special gaming state generation condition is satisfied in the normal state. Special gaming state signal output starting means for starting output of the jackpot signal to the external management device, and after starting the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means, the position changing means When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member at the first position, the special game state signal to the external management device 1. A gaming machine 2 including special gaming state signal output continuation means for continuing output.

  According to the gaming machine 2, external management of a special gaming state signal indicating that the state of the gaming machine is in a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state when a predetermined special gaming state generation condition is satisfied in the normal state. Output to the apparatus is started by special gaming state signal output starting means in the signal output means. Note that “establishment of a predetermined special gaming state generation means” means, for example, when a game medium is detected to have passed through any one of a plurality of specific passing sections, or other than a specific passing section. The case where a game medium passes through the passage part (non-specific passage part) is included.

  As described above, after the special game state signal output start means starts outputting the special game state signal, the game medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position changing means. When this is detected by the passage detection means, the output of the special gaming state signal to the external management device is continued by the special gaming state signal output continuation means in the signal output means.

  That is, according to the gaming machine 2, when the game medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member that has been moved to the first position by the position changing means, the special game state signal is output to the external management device. However, if it does not pass, the output of the special gaming state signal is not continued.

  Accordingly, the external management device accurately maintains that the period of the special gaming state that has occurred continues on the condition that the ball passes to the specific passing member corresponding to the variable means that is changed to the first position by the position changing means each time. Therefore, it is possible to accurately obtain data related to the special gaming state performed by the external management device, and as a result, it is possible to reliably manage the gaming machine.

  When a game medium passes through a specific passing section in the game area, a game is performed to give a player a predetermined game value, and status signals indicating various states that occur during the game are displayed in the state. In a gaming machine that outputs to an external management device to be managed, a plurality of the specific passage portions are provided, and each of the plurality of specific passage portions is provided to facilitate passage of the game medium to each of the specific passage portions. A variable means that takes a first position or a second position that makes the passage of the game medium difficult or impossible, and is provided in each of the plurality of specific passage portions, and the game medium passes through the specific passage portions In addition, the passage detecting means detects that the gaming medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the passage detecting means for detecting the passing game medium and the variable means at the first position. Place And a position changing means for changing at least one of the variable means at the second position to the first position, and in a normal state, when a predetermined special gaming state occurrence condition is satisfied, the state is changed to the normal state. Special gaming state signal output starting means for starting output of the special gaming state signal indicating that the special gaming state is more advantageous than the state to the external management device, and the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means When the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member that has been brought to the first position by the position changing means after the start of the output of A gaming machine (3) comprising special gaming state signal output continuation means for continuing output of the special gaming state signal to the external management device.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when a game medium passes through a specific passage portion in the game area, a game for giving a predetermined game value to the player is performed, and a plurality of games are provided in the game area. Each specific passage portion of the specific passage portion is provided with variable means that takes a first position that facilitates passage of the game medium or a second position that makes passage of the game medium difficult or impossible.

  In addition, each of these specific passage portions is provided with passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game medium, and that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. When detected by the passage detection means, at least one of the variable means at the second position is changed to the first position by the position changing means.

  On the other hand, in a normal state, when a predetermined special game state occurrence condition is satisfied, a special game state signal indicating that the state of the gaming machine is in a special game state advantageous to the normal state is output to the external management device Is started by the special gaming state signal output starting means. Note that “establishment of a predetermined special gaming state generation means” means, for example, when a game medium is detected to have passed through any one of a plurality of specific passing sections, or other than a specific passing section. The case where a game medium passes through the passage part (non-specific passage part) is included. In addition, the external management device is a device that manages various states that occur during a game executed on the gaming machine based on a state signal such as a special game state signal.

  Then, after the special game state signal output starting means starts outputting the special game state signal, the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position changing means. If detected by the passage detection means, the special gaming state signal output to the external management device is continued by the special gaming state signal output continuation means.

  That is, according to the gaming machine 3, when the game medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member that has been moved to the first position by the position changing means, the special game state signal is output to the external management device. However, if it does not pass, the output of the special gaming state signal is not continued.

  Accordingly, the external management device accurately maintains that the period of the special gaming state that has occurred continues on the condition that the ball passes to the specific passing member corresponding to the variable means that is changed to the first position by the position changing means each time. Therefore, it is possible to accurately obtain data related to the special gaming state performed by the external management device, and as a result, it is possible to reliably manage the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine 3, the change of the movable member from the second position to the first position by the position changing means is that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. It may be performed immediately after the condition that it is detected by the passage detecting means is satisfied, or may be performed after a predetermined period after the condition is satisfied.

  In the gaming machine 2 or 3, the position changing means changes the movable member to the first position, maintains the position for a predetermined effective period, and then returns to the second position again. Game machine 4.

  According to the gaming machine 4, the movable member is maintained by the position changing means for a predetermined effective period at the first position that allows the game medium to pass through the specific passage portion. Therefore, the special game state signal output is started only when the game medium passes through the specific passing portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position changing means within the effective period maintained at the first position. The special game state signal output to the external management device started by the means is continued by the special game state signal output continuation means. Therefore, even if the content of the special game state is continued depending on whether or not the game medium passes through the specific passing portion within the effective period, the period of the special game state that has occurred is accurately managed externally. Since it can be output to the device, the gaming machine that increases the game performance but executes the complicated game content can be reliably managed by the external management device.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 3, the position changing means changes the movable member to the first position, maintains the position for a predetermined effective period, and then returns to the second position again. And the special gaming state output continuation means is provided with the movable member which is brought into the first position by the position changing means after the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means. When the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage section, the game is continued until the time corresponding to the end time of the valid period. Machine 5.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the movable member is maintained by the position changing means for a predetermined effective period at the first position that allows the game medium to pass through the specific passage portion. When the special game state signal output continuation means continues to output the special game state signal, the special game state signal is continuously output until the time corresponding to the end time of the effective period.

  Therefore, in the case where the game medium does not pass through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member at the first position within this effective period, the output of the special game state signal is not continued, and the specific passage portion is effective. The output of the special gaming state signal ends (stops) at a time corresponding to the end time of the period. Therefore, since the period of the special gaming state that has occurred and the end of the period can be accurately transmitted to the external management device, data relating to the special gaming state performed by the external management device can be obtained accurately, and as a result, the gaming machine It is possible to reliably manage

  In the gaming machine 5, the special gaming state output continuation unit is configured such that the movable member that has been brought to the first position by the position changing unit after the special gaming state signal output starting unit starts outputting the special gaming state signal. When it is detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific passage section provided, the special game state signal to the external management device after a predetermined time from the end time of the valid period. A gaming machine 6 characterized in that the output ends.

  According to the gaming machine 6, after the start of the output of the special game state signal by the special game state signal output start means, the game medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position changing means. When this is detected by the passage detection means, the output of the special gaming state signal to the external management device is terminated after a predetermined time from the end time of the effective period in which the movable member is positioned at the first position.

  Therefore, after the special gaming state signal is continued, the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion where the movable member is provided within the effective period in which the movable member is located at the first position. Otherwise, the output of the special gaming state signal ends after the end of the effective period, but at this time, the end is a predetermined time after the end time of the effective period.

  Therefore, the special gaming state performed by the external management device is avoided while avoiding the influence of the time lag between the timing at which the valid period of the specific passing portion ends and the specific gaming state ends and the timing at which the player is given gaming value. The related data can be obtained accurately, and as a result, it is possible to reliably manage the gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 6, the movable member that is set to the first position by the position changing unit after the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting unit is provided. A gaming machine comprising fraud detection means for detecting the presence of fraud when the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage section other than the specific passage section. 7.

  According to the gaming machine 7, after the start of the output of the special game state signal by the special game state signal output start means, the specific passage portion other than the specific passage portion provided with the movable member that is set to the first position by the position changing means. When the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed, the presence of fraud is detected by the fraud detecting means.

  The position change means does not change the position to the first position, and the game medium should not pass through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the second position. When the passage of the game medium to the specific passage portion provided with a certain variable means is detected, there is a high possibility that an illegal act has been performed.

  Therefore, after the special game state signal output start means starts outputting the special game state signal, the game medium passes through a specific passage portion other than the specific passage portion provided with the movable member set to the first position by the position changing means. When this is detected by the passage detection means, it is detected as fraud, so that it is possible to suppress the loss of the game hall due to fraud.

  The gaming machine 8 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium spheres) is given.

  The gaming machine 9 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 10 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  In addition, as a passage detection means of Claim 1 in the said embodiment, the 3rd operation port switch which is not shown in figure, a 4th operation port switch, and a 1st operation port switch correspond, As position change means of Claim 1 In S707, S905, and S1005, processing corresponding to opening the corresponding electric actors 640a, S642a, and 643a is applicable, and external signal processing (see FIG. 19) is applicable as the signal output means.

  Further, as the special game state signal output starting means according to claim 2 in the above embodiment, the Yes branch process at S1903 and the process at S1905 correspond, and as the special game state signal continuation means according to claim 2, This corresponds to the Yes branch process in S1902, the Yes branch process in S1904, or the process in S1905.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal telephone combination 1 control process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric power 2 control process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric power 3 control process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric power 4 control process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. 12 is a flowchart showing a switch monitoring process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a middle prize opening switch process executed in the switch monitoring process of FIG. 12. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st operation port switch process performed in the switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th operation port switch process performed in the switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd operation port switch process performed in the switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st action | operation gate switch process performed in the switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd action | operation gate switch process performed in the switch monitoring process of FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating external information processing executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the jackpot medium signal in the pachinko machine of this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
640 First entrance (specific passage)
640a Electric accessories (variable means)
642 Third entrance (specific passage)
642a Electric accessories (variable means)
643 4th entrance (specific passage part)
643a Electric accessories (variable means)
262 Hall computer (external management device)

Claims (4)

When a game medium passes through a specific passing section in the game area, a game is performed to give a player a predetermined game value, and status signals indicating various states that occur during the game are displayed in the state. In a gaming machine that outputs to an external management device to be managed,
A plurality of the specific passage portions are provided,
A variable means that is provided in each of the plurality of specific passage portions and takes a first position that facilitates passage of the game medium to each specific passage portion or a second position that makes passage of the game medium difficult or impossible. When,
Passage detection means that is provided in each of the plurality of specific passage portions and detects the game media that has passed when the game media passes through the specific passage portion;
At least one of the variable means at the second position when the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position. Position changing means for changing one to the first position;
When the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage portion provided with the variable means at the first position, at least the variable means is at the first position. A game machine comprising signal output means for outputting a signal to the external management device until the passage of the game medium to the specific passage section is next detected by the passage detection means. . The signal output means includes
In a normal state, when a predetermined special game state generation condition is satisfied, a special game state signal indicating that the state is in a special game state advantageous to the normal state is started to be output to the external management device. Gaming state signal output starting means;
After the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means, the gaming medium passes through the specific passage portion provided with the movable member that has been brought to the first position by the position changing means. 2. A special game state signal output continuation unit for continuing output of the special game state signal to the external management device when the passage detection unit detects that the game is detected. Gaming machine. The position changing means is for changing the movable member to the first position, maintaining the position for a predetermined effective period, and then returning the position to the second position again.
The special gaming state output continuation means is provided with the movable member that is brought into the first position by the position changing means after the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means. 3. The output is continued until a time corresponding to an end time of the effective period when the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through a specific passage part. The gaming machine described. The special gaming state output continuation means is provided with the movable member that is brought into the first position by the position changing means after the output of the special gaming state signal by the special gaming state signal output starting means. Ending the output of the special game state signal to the external management device after a predetermined time from the end time of the valid period when the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific passage section The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein

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