JP2008188232A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of achieving a plurality of types of operation patterns in the operation of a movable generator based on a single type of operation pattern. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine includes: the movable generator 324 formed inside a movable winning device 320 and changing the falling direction or rolling direction of a game ball entering inside the movable winning device 320 by executing the operation having periodicity; an operation pattern storage means 409b storing only the operation pattern for one period of the movable generator 324; and an actuation control means 409 controlling the actuation of the generator actuation means 33 based on the operation pattern stored in an operation pattern storage means 409, wherein the actuation control means 409, when the movable generator 324 is operated for one period, controls to forcedly stop the actuation of the generator actuation means 33 based on a prescribed condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a bullet ball gaming machine including a movable accessory configured to be able to change a falling direction or a rolling direction of a game ball, and more particularly to operation control of the movable accessory.

  Conventionally, as a ball game machine, a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, or a sparrow ball game machine is known. These ball game machines have a plurality of winning areas where game balls can be entered, and when a game ball enters a specific winning area of the plurality of winning areas, Some are configured to generate advantageous gaming conditions and to provide a player with a lot of profit. The following are known as this type of ball game machine.

  There is a ball ball game machine having a variable winning device equipped with an opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation in a predetermined manner, triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting port, a so-called “wings” model. . This type of ball game machine is configured such that a big hit is generated when a game ball enters a specific winning area (so-called “V winning opening”) formed inside the variable winning device. ing. Therefore, it is an important concern for the player whether or not the game ball enters the “V prize opening”.

  For this reason, in order to improve the player's willingness to play the game, the movement of the game ball that has entered the inside of the variable winning device is changed, and a specific winning area or other winning area (losing prize winning area) A movable accessory configured to be able to distribute game balls is formed in (region). Such a movable accessory gives an irregular change to the movement of the game ball by its operation, exerts a production effect, changes the probability of entering the specific winning area, and the player's game It is used as an important means to improve motivation.

Conventionally, various movable accessories have been proposed. For example, a specific winning area and a plurality of lost winning areas are formed on a rotating body that performs a predetermined operation by an electric drive source such as a solenoid or a motor, and a game ball flowing into the variable winning device is rotated. There is a movable accessory that changes the falling direction or the rolling direction of the game ball by rotating the body and distributes the game ball to a specific winning area or a lost winning area (see Patent Document 1 below). .
JP 2006-130126 A

  By the way, as a means for controlling the operation of this type of movable accessory, a plurality of types of operation patterns of the movable accessory are stored, and a desired operation pattern is appropriately selected from the stored plurality of operation patterns. Thus, it is configured to change the operation of the movable accessory. For this reason, there has been a problem that the program for controlling the operation of the movable accessory increases or the control becomes complicated.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a ball game machine capable of realizing the operation of a plurality of types of movable accessories by simple operation control of the movable accessory. For the purpose.

  In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the present invention includes a game area formed on a game board and a game area formed in the game area, and performing an opening and closing operation in a predetermined manner to enter the game ball. An open / close member that can be converted into an open state that allows the game ball to enter and a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball, and has a game space that allows the game ball that has entered the game to move by opening / closing the open / close member. A variable winning device and a movable that is formed at a predetermined position of the game space portion and changes the falling direction or the rolling direction of the game ball that has entered the game space portion by executing an operation having periodicity. An expression combination, a combination driving means for driving the movable combination, an operation pattern storage unit storing only an operation pattern for one cycle of the movable combination, and storing in the operation pattern storage unit Based on the behavior pattern Drive control means for controlling the driving of the accessory driving means, and the drive control means is configured to perform the combination based on a predetermined condition when an operation for one cycle of the movable accessory is being executed. The driving of the object driving means is forcibly stopped and controlled.

  According to the ball and ball game machine according to the present invention configured as described above, the accessory driving means for driving the movable accessory is driven based only on the operation pattern for one cycle, and the movable type When an operation for one cycle of the accessory is executed, the driving of the accessory driving means is forcibly stopped based on a predetermined condition. As a result, even with only one cycle of operation pattern, it is possible to realize the operation of a plurality of types of movable accessories.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a ball game machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 1-4 is a figure with which it uses for description of the ball game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration of the ball game machine according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of the game board in the ball game machine according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is according to the present embodiment. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a variable winning device in a ball game machine. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine equipped with an electric accessory will be described as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. Moreover, in each drawing, the same reference number is attached | subjected to the same component. In the present specification, the term “winning” includes “passing” or “entering” a game ball at a winning gate or winning gate, and the term “production” refers to characters, figures, or It means to include various effects using images.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine main body 100 includes an outer frame 110 and a front frame 120 attached to the outer frame 110 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The front frame 120 has a function of detachably mounting the game board 300 (see FIG. 3) from the back side, and is attached to be freely opened and closed around the vertical axis by a pair of upper and lower hinge portions 110a provided at one end of the outer frame 110. It has been. A glass door frame 121 and a front plate 123 are attached to the front frame 120 so as to be openable and closable around the vertical axis.

  The glass door frame 121 is formed with a window portion 121a for allowing the game area formed on the game board 300 to be visually recognized. The window part 121a is covered with a transparent plate 121b that blocks the contact between the game board 300 and the outside and makes the game area visible.

  In addition, a speaker 130 that generates sound effects according to the gaming state is disposed on the upper portion of the front frame 120. Note that the speaker 130 functions as one of presentation means or abnormality notification means.

  The front plate 123 is provided with an upper tray 125a for storing game balls or supplying the stored game balls to a launching device (not shown). Further, at the lower part of the front plate 123, there is a lower tray 125b provided with a ball removal portion 125c for storing surplus game balls or taking out the stored game balls to the outside, and a launch handle 140 for operating the launch device. Is arranged.

  On the glass door frame 121 and the front plate 123, a decorative lamp part 150 (a part of the decorative lamp part is shown in the figure) having a plurality of light-emitting elements that exhibit a production effect according to the gaming state is arranged. ing.

  A lower outer frame 111 is disposed in front of the lower end portion of the outer frame 110, and a speaker 130 is disposed therein.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 100 shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 100 includes a back mechanism plate 215 that fixes the game board 300 from the back side, a back cover 220 that is attached to the back mechanism board 215 or the back side of the game board 300 and covers various control boards. Is installed so that it can be opened and closed.

  The back mechanism plate 215 is formed with an opening so as to surround a partial area on the back side of the game board 300, and a pachinko hall side game ball replenishing device (not shown) is formed above the opening. A storage tank 230 for storing the game balls supplied from the tank and a tank rail 231 for supplying the stored game balls to the prize ball payout cassette 240 are arranged. The tank rail 231 is arranged so as to be inclined so that game balls are supplied to the prize ball payout cassette 240.

  The prize ball payout cassette 240 is provided with a waterwheel type payout rotating body driven by a motor, and a game ball is paid out in accordance with a winning opening based on a game ball entering the winning opening. Functions as a means. The prize ball payout cassette 240 is configured to pay out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls by the rotation operation of the payout rotating body.

  The back cover 220 is for covering the back side of various game parts (see FIG. 3) arranged on the game board 300 from the back side. Also, inside the back cover 220, a main control board 400 that controls the overall game, an effect control board 420 that controls various effect means according to the game state, a payout control board 430 that controls the payout of prize balls, A launch control board 440 for controlling the launch device and a power control board 450 for controlling the power source are mounted.

  The back cover 220 includes a main control board case 400a for storing the control boards, an effect control board case 420a, a payout control board case 430a, a launch control board case 440a, and a power control board case 450a. The case is detachably attached. The power control board 450 is connected to an external power source via a power cord (not shown). Further, the main control board 400 is connected to a hall management computer (not shown) that manages the gaming machines in the whole hall through the external terminal board 460. The functions of each control board will be described later.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 300 in the ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 300 includes a game area 310 formed inside a guide rail 305 for guiding a launched game ball.

  Various game parts for games are arranged in the game area 310. Mainly, the variable winning device 320, the attacker 330, the first special symbol start port 340, the second special symbol start port 341, the special symbol display device 350, the normal A symbol start gate 360, a normal symbol display device 370, a general winning opening 380, a windmill 390, a plurality of game nails (not shown), and a plurality of decorative lamps (not shown) are arranged. In addition, the arrangement configuration of each game component is not limited to the arrangement configuration shown in FIG. 3 and can be changed as appropriate.

  Here, the configuration of the variable prize apparatus 320 for the ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variable prize winning device 320 enters a ball by opening and closing a pair of blade members 321 a and 321 b that perform an opening and closing operation by an electric drive source (for example, a solenoid or a motor). It has an upper prize winning opening 322 for causing the game balls to play, and has a function as a so-called special electric accessory. The special electric accessory means an electric accessory that opens or enlarges the entrance of the special prize opening. Further, the special winning opening means a winning opening that makes it easy for a game ball to be won when an accessory is acted out of the winning openings. In this embodiment, the upper winning opening 322 and the attacker 330 described later. Internal space (Shimodai winning entrance) is applicable.

  The wing members 321a and 321b perform opening and closing operations in a predetermined manner triggered by a game ball entering a first special symbol starting port 340 or a second special symbol starting port 341 described later. Function as. Specifically, the blade members 321a and 321b have an open state (a gaming state advantageous to the player) that allows a game ball to enter the upper prize winning opening 322 and a difficult entry of the game ball. It is configured to be convertible into a closed state (a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player), and is configured to be able to generate an advantageous gaming state and an unfavorable gaming state for the player. ing. In addition, the blade members 321a and 321b are formed in a blade shape so that a game ball can easily enter the upper prize winning opening 322 in the open state, and are configured as a so-called tulip-shaped electric accessory. .

  The upper prize winning opening 322 allows a game ball entered by opening and closing operations of the blade members 321a and 321b to play, and functions as a game space. The upper university winning opening 322 is formed with a stage 328a and a stage 328b for guiding a game ball that has entered the inside to the downstream side. The stage 328a and the stage 328b form an upper ball play area 322a and a center ball play. The region is divided into a region 322b and a lower ball moving region 322c.

  The stage 328a is formed so that a ball game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 can flow down from the upper ball play area 322a to the central ball play area 322b. The stage 328b is formed so that a game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 can flow down from the central ball play area 322b to the lower ball play area 322c.

  An upper winning ball detection switch 323 is formed at a position close to the blade member 321a of the stage 328a. The top winning ball detection switch 323 detects a game ball that has entered the top large winning port 322 by opening and closing the blade members 321a and 321b, and functions as a winning ball detection means. In the present embodiment, since the stage 328a is formed to be inclined, a game ball entered from the blade member 321b side can also be detected by the top winning ball detection switch 323.

  A first movable accessory 324a and a second movable accessory 324b that are operated in a predetermined manner by an electric drive source (for example, a solenoid or a motor) are formed in the central ball floating region 322b. The first movable accessory 324a or the second movable accessory 324b changes the movement of the game ball (the falling direction or the rolling direction of the game ball) that enters the upper prize winning opening 322, and will be described later. The game balls are distributed to the winning opening 326 or the lost winning opening 327 and function as a movable accessory. In the present embodiment, the first movable accessory 324a is configured to swing left and right around a predetermined axis, and the second movable accessory 324b is a main body 324b ′ of the second movable accessory 324b. In conjunction with this operation, the ball guiding ladder 324d, which is formed in the upper part and can be rotated around the horizontal axis, is configured to swing.

  Further, an effect display device 329 is arranged behind the central ball moving area 322b via a transparent plate (not shown). The effect display device 329 is, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various games such as a gaming state (a normal gaming state, an auxiliary gaming state, a special gaming state, and an error state in which an abnormal gaming operation occurs). Information related to effects and games according to (state), and functions as one of effect means or abnormality notification means. Note that the effect display device 329 may be a display device using electronic paper, a rotary drum as used in a revolving game machine, or a display device such as 7 segments.

  In the lower ball movement area 322c, a pair of rotating body movable objects 324c, a V winning opening 326, a V winning opening discharge detection switch 326a, a lost winning opening 327, and a lost winning opening discharge detection switch 327a are formed. Yes.

  The rotating body movable accessory 324c is configured to operate in a predetermined manner by an electric driving source (for example, a solenoid or a motor), and changes the movement of the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322. The game balls are distributed to a V winning opening 326 or a lost winning opening 327, which will be described later, and functions as a movable accessory. In the present embodiment, one rotating member movable accessory 324c is configured to rotate clockwise, and the other rotating member movable accessory 324c is rotated counterclockwise.

  The V winning opening 326 is a winning opening that triggers the occurrence of a special gaming state (details will be described later), and functions as a specific winning area. The V winning opening 326 is formed to include a guiding groove for guiding the game ball that has entered the inside to the V winning opening discharge detection switch 326a.

  The V winning port discharge detection switch 326a is formed on the downstream side of the V winning port 326, and detects a game ball that has entered the V winning port 326. It functions as one of detection means. The game ball that has entered the V winning opening 326 passes through the V winning opening discharge detection switch 326a and is discharged to the outside of the variable winning apparatus 320 from the lower side of the lower ball moving area 322c. Therefore, the V winning port discharge detection switch 326a is a switch that detects that the game ball that has entered the V winning port 326 is discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 320 (or may be discharged from the upper prize port 322). Plays a role as (discharge ball detection switch). Further, the V winning opening discharge detection switch 326a also has a function of transmitting (outputting) detection information for detecting a game ball that has entered the V winning opening 326 and generating a special gaming state.

  The loser winning port 327 is formed in a different area from the V winning port 326 (in FIG. 4, the lost winning port 327 is formed on the downstream side of the V winning port 326). This is a prize-winning area that must not be used, and functions as a general winning area. The lose prize opening 327 includes a lose prize outlet discharge detection switch 327a for detecting a game ball that has entered the inside.

  The losing winning port discharge detection switch 327a is formed on the downstream side of the losing winning port 327 and detects a game ball that has entered the losing winning port 327, and functions as one of the discharged ball detecting means. The game ball that has entered the lose prize winning port 327 passes through the lose prize winning port discharge detection switch 327a and is discharged to the outside of the variable prize winning device 320 from the lower side of the lower ball play area 322c. Accordingly, the lose detection outlet discharge detection switch 327a serves as a switch (discharge ball detection switch) that detects that the game ball that has entered the upper prize opening 322 has been discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 320. Fulfill.

  In the present embodiment, it has been described that the V winning port discharge detection switch 326a and the lose winning port discharge detection switch 327a are formed separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the V winning port 326 enters the ball. A detection switch (a switch for outputting detection information for generating a special gaming state) for detecting the played game ball is separately formed, and the game balls that have passed through the V winning opening 326 or the lose winning opening 327 are gathered in one place. A guiding path may be formed to form a discharge ball detection switch that detects a game ball discharged from the lower side of the lower ball play area 322c to the outside of the variable winning device 320 (in this case, the discharge ball detection switch is One is enough).

  In the present embodiment, the first movable accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, and the rotating body, which are movable accessories, are provided in the internal space (upper prize winning opening 322) of the variable prize winning device 320 described above. Although it has been described that the three movable handpieces 324c are formed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable handpiece has its operation mode, form, or number depending on the game mode and the purpose of the game. Can be changed as appropriate.

  Reference is again made to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker 330 is formed at a position different from that of the variable winning device 320, and an open / close door 330b that performs an open / close operation by an electric drive source (for example, a solenoid or a motor), and a ball that enters the inside thereof. And an attacker switch 330a for detecting a game ball, which has a function as a so-called special electric accessory.

  The open / close door 330b is formed so as to be openable and closable around the horizontal axis on the lower side of the attacker 330, and a game to the internal space of the attacker 330 (hereinafter, the internal space of the attacker 330 is referred to as a "lower prize winning opening" if necessary). Converted into an open state that allows the ball to enter (a game state advantageous to the player) and a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball (a game state that is disadvantageous to the player) It is configured to be possible.

  The first special symbol starting port 340 includes a first starting port switch 340a that detects a game ball that has entered the ball, and generates an auxiliary game state that is advantageous to the player based on the game ball that has entered. It is a winning opening that triggers the start of a lottery for whether or not, and functions as one of the starting openings.

  The second special symbol start port 341 includes a second start port switch 341a that detects a game ball that has entered the inside thereof, and generates an auxiliary game state that is advantageous to the player based on the game ball entering. It is a winning opening that triggers the start of a lottery for whether or not, and functions as one of the starting openings.

  Further, the second special symbol start port 341 is different from the first special symbol start port 340 in its form, and opens or enlarges the entrance of an ordinary electric accessory (a prize winning port other than the grand prize winning portion of the electric accessory). And a pair of movable wing pieces 341b and 341c which are movable by the operation of the device, and is configured as a so-called tulip-shaped electric accessory. The movable wing pieces 341b and 341c are activated when a specific symbol which is a condition for operating the ordinary electric accessory is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 370 which will be described later, and the winning area of the second special symbol starting port 341 is opened. Or to enlarge.

  The special symbol display device 350 displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) for notifying the result of the success / failure lottery to the auxiliary gaming state while changing in a predetermined display mode, and the result of the success / failure lottery Is displayed by stopping the variation, and functions as a symbol variation display device. Specifically, the special symbol display device 350 is determined according to the result of the lottery determination to the auxiliary gaming state when a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341. Based on the variation pattern (a series of operations from the beginning to the end of variation), the special symbol is displayed while varying. The occurrence of the auxiliary game state is generated when a special symbol display is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 350. The special symbol is not particularly limited as long as it has a function as identification information, and includes all characters, figures, numbers, or combinations thereof.

  In addition, the number of changes of the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341 is up to a predetermined number of times (for example, four times), except for those that are changing. The number of times stored and stored is displayed by a special symbol fluctuation number storage display device (not shown).

  The normal symbol start gate 360 is a winning gate that triggers the start of a lottery for determining whether or not to operate an ordinary electric accessory. The normal symbol start gate 360 includes a gate switch 360a that detects the passage of a game ball, and is formed in a so-called gate shape.

  The normal symbol display device 370 displays a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary symbol”) for notifying the result of whether or not the normal electric accessory is to be operated while changing it in a predetermined display manner. The symbol corresponding to the result of the success / failure lottery is displayed by stopping the fluctuation. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 360, the normal symbol display device 370 is based on the variation pattern determined according to the result of the lottery whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory. , It displays while changing the normal symbol. The normal electric accessory is activated when a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 370. The normal symbol is not particularly limited as long as it has a function as identification information, and includes all characters, figures, numbers, or combinations thereof.

  In addition, the variation of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 360 is stored up to a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) according to the game, except for the variation being changed. Ordinarily, it is displayed by a symbol number change display device (not shown).

  The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 350 and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 370 are displayed using the above-described effect display device 329, or the number of times these symbols are changed is displayed. You may comprise so that it may do.

  The general winning opening 380 (shown for some of the general winning openings in the figure) includes a winning opening switch 380a for detecting the entering of a game ball. When a game ball enters the general winning opening, a predetermined number It is a winning opening configured to pay out only the game balls of.

  The windmill 390 is formed in an impeller shape and has a function of changing the direction in which the game ball falls.

  The game nail is formed of a nail shape and has a function of changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Although not shown, the game nail is partially embedded in the game area 310 and arranged in a predetermined form (a form such as a sky nail, a hakama, an armor nail, a jump nail, etc.) according to the purpose. In combination with the windmill 390, it is formed as one of means for giving various changes in the direction of the fall of the game ball and enhancing the fun of the game.

  A plurality of decorative lamps are mainly formed in a gaming part or gaming area 310 formed in the gaming area 310, and have an effect according to the gaming state, and function as one of the effecting means or abnormality notifying means. The decorative lamp includes a light emitting element (for example, an LED).

  Next, the control system of the ball game machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the ball game machine shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams of movable movable objects in the ball game machine of the present embodiment. FIGS. 8 to 27C are diagrams used for explanation, and FIG. 8 to FIG. 27C are diagrams used for explanation of processing contents related to the game operation of the ball game machine shown in FIG. In addition, the same reference number is attached | subjected to the same component as FIGS. 1-4.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the control system of the ball and ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a main control board 400, an effect control board 420, and a payout control board 430 as control means for controlling the game operation according to the game state. A launch control board 440 and a power control board 450. Each control board includes a CPU that executes processing related to gaming operations based on a control program for controlling various gaming operations, a ROM that stores the control programs, and a RAM that temporarily stores data as a work area. It consists of

  The main control board 400 controls overall game operations in the ball game machine and functions as main control means. The main control board 400 mainly includes an input management means 401, a normal electric accessory control means 403, a special symbol control means 405, a special electric accessory control means 407, a movable object control means 409, a prize processing means 411, and an error management means 413. , And a game recovery means 415. In addition, although not shown in the figure, in addition to the above-described means, it is configured to include various processing means that are preconditions for game operations such as pre-game operation start processing.

  Although not shown on the main control board 400, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a special symbol display for controlling the entire game operation of the ball game machine (game machine body) 100 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). A basic circuit including an I / O port for transmitting a control signal to each device such as the device 350 and each control board (production control board 420 to power supply control board 450) and other peripheral circuits is formed. Note that a basic circuit corresponding to a function of each control board is also formed for an effect control board 420, a payout control board 430, a launch control board 440, and a power supply control board 450 described later.

  Various control signals related to processing contents of each control means (ordinary electric accessory control means 403 to game restoration means 415) in the main control board 400 are I / O ports and peripheral boards (interface boards and relay boards) as control commands. Via the one-way communication, it is transmitted to each device such as the effect control board 420 to the power supply control board 450 and the special symbol display device 350.

  In principle, the effect control board 420 to the power supply control board 450 are configured to receive the control command and execute a predetermined process based on the received control command.

  The effect control board 420 to the power supply control board 450, which will be described later, include control command storage means (not shown) for temporarily storing control commands transmitted from the main control board 400. This control command storage means The control command stored in is read, and predetermined processing is executed based on the read control command. When transmitting a control command, the control command is transmitted a plurality of times at predetermined time intervals in order to prevent transmission errors due to electrical interference such as noise.

  The control commands include effect control commands based on special game state and normal game state, error commands for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the game operation, payout control commands for paying out prize balls, etc. Various control commands for controlling the substrate 420 to the power supply control substrate 450 are included.

  The effect control board 420 controls effect means such as the effect display device 329, the speaker 130, and the decorative lamp unit 150 based on a control command transmitted from the main control board 400, and functions as an effect control means. The effect control board 420 includes effect display device control means 421, light emission control means 423, and sound wave output control means 425.

  The payout control board 430 controls the prize ball payout cassette 240 based on a control command (for example, a prize ball number command for designating the number of prize balls) transmitted from the main control board 400, and executes payout of prize balls. A status signal related to a prize ball is transmitted to the main control board 400 and functions as a payout control means.

  The launch control board 440 is controlled by the payout control board 430, and receives launch control commands related to launch operations such as launch stop switches and launch intensity sensors that adjust launch intensity provided in the launch device, and launches a game ball. It controls the launching device and functions as firing control means.

  The power supply control board 450 supplies or shuts off power to the gaming machine main body 100 and holds a backup power supply, and functions as a power supply control means.

  Below, each control means in the main control board 400 is demonstrated in detail.

  The input management unit 401 includes a winning ball counting unit 401a, a discharging ball counting unit 401b, and a reserved ball number storage unit 401c, and includes various switches (an upper winning ball detection switch 323, a V winning port discharge detection switch 327a, a lost winning port). Based on the detection information of the discharge detection switch 327a, the first start port switch 340a, the second start port switch 341a, the gate switch 360a, the attacker switch 330a, the winning port switch 380a, and other switches related to the game operation) Check the input state of the switch (input state such as input ON / OFF, number of inputs, etc.), and temporarily store the input state (detection information indicating that a game ball has been detected) according to various switches in a predetermined storage area. Or having the function of updating the stored detection information.

  The winning ball counting means 401a has a function of counting the number of game balls that have entered the upper large winning port 322 by opening and closing the blade members 321a and 321b. Specifically, the winning ball counting means 401a, when the top winning ball detection switch 323 included in the variable winning device 320 detects the passing of the game ball, based on the detection information from the top winning ball detection switch 323, The number of game balls that have entered the mouth 322 is counted. The counted number of entered balls is temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area.

  The discharged ball counting means 401b has a function of counting the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 320. Specifically, the discharge ball counting means 401b, when the V prize opening discharge detection switch 326a or the lose prize discharge detection switch 327a detects the passing of the game ball, the V prize opening discharge detection switch 326a or the lose prize. Based on the detection information from the mouth discharge detection switch 327a, the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 320 is counted. The counted number of discharged balls is temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area. Although not shown, the input management means 401 counts the number of game balls that have entered the attacker 330, the first special symbol start port 340, the second special symbol start port 341, and the general winning port 380, respectively. It is comprised including the counting means to do.

  The reserved ball number storage unit 401c stores the entry information (so-called the number of held balls) of the game ball detected by the first start port switch 340a or the second start port switch 341a. Function as.

  The timer management unit 402 includes a timer counter for managing time, and has a function of managing various times (timers) related to game operations. Specifically, the timer management unit 402, as will be described in detail later, includes a winning confirmation time, an upper prize winning outlet discharge confirmation timer, a special symbol variation timer, a special symbol confirmation timer, an operation start waiting timer, a special electric accessory operation timer. And various times related to the game operation by setting a timer necessary for controlling the game operation, such as a basic operation timer, or updating (eg, subtracting the timer value) according to the processing state. Is to manage. Note that the timer management unit 402 may have a timer management area corresponding to the various timers as described above. In order to control the game operation according to the processing state without distinguishing the various timers. You may have the management area which manages only required time.

  The ordinary electric accessory control means 403 has a function of controlling a series of operations of the ordinary electric accessory based on detection information indicating that the game ball has passed through the ordinary symbol starting gate 360. Although not shown, the ordinary electric accessory control means 403 can include ordinary symbol random number generation means, ordinary symbol probability variation means, and ordinary symbol variation time shortening means.

  Specifically, the normal electric accessory control means 403 determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory based on the detection information indicating that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 360. To win with the probability of). At this time, based on the result of whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory, the normal symbol change pattern to be displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 370 and the combination of the ordinary symbols to be stopped are determined. Then, based on the determined variation pattern, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 370 while changing the normal symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed by stopping the fluctuation. At this time, when a specific normal symbol (a normal symbol that triggers the operation of the normal electric accessory) is displayed on the normal symbol display device 370, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. In the present embodiment, the operation of the movable blade pieces 341b and 341c included in the second special symbol start port 341 is started. Note that a series of operations of the movable blade pieces 341b and 341c, for example, an operation pattern such as an open state maintenance time and the number of opening / closing operations can be appropriately changed according to the purpose.

  The normal symbol random number generating means has a function of generating a hit determination random number (hereinafter referred to as a “normal symbol random number”) to be used in a lottery for determining whether or not to operate an ordinary electric accessory. is there. The random number is generated by generating a random number (software random number) by causing a CPU to execute a predetermined program, or generating a random number (hardware random number) such as an oscillator that outputs a pulse signal or a counter that counts the pulse signal. You may do it. In addition, the random numbers for normal symbols include a random number for hit determination for use in the lottery for determining whether or not to operate a normal electric accessory, a random number for normal symbol variation for determining a fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol, and a normal electric combination A random number such as a random number for determining a normal symbol for determining a combination of normal symbols to operate the object can be included.

  The normal symbol probability changing means has a function of changing the success / failure lottery probability of whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory. The normal symbol probability changing means can be linked with a special symbol changing time shortening means to be described later. In this case, for example, with the start of the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening means, the normal symbol probability variation means can be started, and the success / failure lottery probability of whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory can be varied.

  The normal symbol variation time shortening means has a function of shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol. The normal symbol variation time shortening means can be linked with the special symbol variation time shortening means. In this case, for example, with the start of the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening means, the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening means can be started, and the variation time of the normal symbol can be shortened.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory control means 403 can control the operation of the ordinary electric accessory in an operation mode different from the normal gaming state in conjunction with the ordinary symbol probability changing means and the ordinary symbol changing time shortening means. For example, when the normal symbol variation time shortening means is in operation, the operation time of the movable wing pieces 341b and 341c can be extended from the normal gaming state, or the number of opening / closing operations can be changed.

  The special symbol control means 405 includes an auxiliary game lottery means 405a and a special symbol display control means 405b. The special symbol control means 405 mainly executes a lottery determination as to whether or not to generate an auxiliary game state, and controls the display mode of the special symbols. It functions as lottery means (auxiliary game lottery means 405a) and symbol variation display control means (special symbol display control means 405b). Although not shown, the special symbol control means 405 can include special symbol probability fluctuation means and special symbol fluctuation time shortening means.

  Although not shown, the auxiliary game lottery means 405a includes a special symbol random number generation means, a random value acquisition means, and an auxiliary game success / failure determination means, and whether or not to generate an auxiliary game state (predetermined probability) And so on, and functions as a lottery means.

  The special symbol random number generating means has a function of generating a hit determination random number (hereinafter, referred to as “special symbol random number”) to be used in the determination of whether or not the auxiliary gaming state has occurred. The random number is generated by generating a random number (software random number) by causing a CPU to execute a predetermined program, or generating a random number (hardware random number) such as an oscillator that outputs a pulse signal or a counter that counts the pulse signal. You may do it. The special symbol random number includes a combination of a random number for determining whether or not to generate an auxiliary gaming state, a random symbol for special symbol variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol, and a special symbol combination. A random number such as a random number for operating the special electric accessory for determination and an initial value random number for determining an initial value of a random number for hit determination may be included.

  When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341, the random number acquisition unit detects detection information (stored in the reserved ball number storage unit 401c). It has a function of reading out and acquiring a random number value from a special symbol random number value (including the above-mentioned various random number values) generated by the special symbol random number generating means based on the (entrance information). At this time, the acquired special symbol random value is temporarily stored in a predetermined storage area (for example, a random number storage area for storing the various special symbol random values).

  As for the special symbol random values temporarily stored in the storage area, the maximum number is usually determined. In the present embodiment, up to four random numbers are stored. Specifically, although details will be described later, during the execution of a series of processes for displaying one special symbol on the special symbol display device 350, the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341 When a game ball enters, it is possible to store detection information (may include a special symbol random number corresponding to the game ball) as a reserved ball up to a maximum memory number of four. Yes.

  Further, the random value acquisition means checks whether or not the number of the reserved balls is four of the maximum stored number, and if the number of the reserved balls has not reached the maximum stored number, the first start port switch 340a. Alternatively, a special symbol random number value is acquired for the game ball detected by the second start port switch 341a. On the other hand, when the reserved ball reaches the maximum memory number, the random number value for special symbols is not acquired.

  The auxiliary game success / failure determination means includes a success / failure determination table for determining whether or not to generate an auxiliary game state, and based on the special symbol random number value (win determination random number value) acquired by the random value acquisition means, It has a function of determining whether or not to generate an auxiliary gaming state. In the success / failure determination table, a result value of “win” or “losing” is set in association with a special symbol random value. The auxiliary game success / failure determination means refers to the acquired special symbol random value and the determination table to determine whether or not an auxiliary game state is to be generated. For example, if the value corresponding to “win” in the success / failure determination table is “7”, if the random number value for winning determination acquired by the random number acquisition means is “7”, “winning (winning auxiliary game state won) If the acquired random number for special symbol is other than “7”, it becomes “Lose (No win in auxiliary game state)”. In the above description, the case where there is one auxiliary game state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of game states may be set as the auxiliary game state.

  In the present embodiment, three wins of “small hit”, “medium win”, and “big win” are set in the auxiliary gaming state (details will be described later). In this case, for example, if the size of the random number for winning determination is “0 to 397”, the value corresponding to “small hit” in the determination table for winning / failing is “0 to 248 (winning at 249/398)”, The value corresponding to “medium hit” is “249 to 395 (winned by 147/398)”, the value corresponding to “big hit” is “396 (winned by 1/398)”, other than the above win, that is, “losing ”Is set to“ 397 (lose by 1/398). ”Therefore, when the random number value for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition unit is“ 0 to 248 ”,“ small ” It is set to “win”, “249 to 395”, “medium hit”, “396” “big hit”, and “397” “lost”.

  The determination as to whether or not to generate an auxiliary game state by the auxiliary game win / loss determining unit is performed together with the acquisition of the special symbol random value by the random value acquiring unit, or is variably displayed by the special symbol display control unit 405b described later. It may be executed immediately before the start of the change of the special symbol.

  The special symbol display control unit 405b includes a special symbol variation start determining unit (not shown), and displays a special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 350 based on establishment of a predetermined symbol variation start condition. It controls and functions as a symbol display mode control means. Specifically, the special symbol display control unit 405b determines the variation pattern of the special symbol and the combination of the special symbol to be stopped based on the result of the determination of whether or not the auxiliary game state is generated determined by the auxiliary game lottery unit 405a. Based on the determined variation pattern, the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 350 while being varied, and the special symbol is displayed by stopping the variation. At this time, a decorative symbol (for example, “777” or “FUJI”) is displayed in a predetermined manner on the effect display device 329 in conjunction with the change display or stop display of the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device 350. Or the decorative lamp blinks or lights up in a predetermined manner so that the production effect is exhibited.

  The special symbol variation start determining means starts a new variation display of the symbol on the special symbol display device 350 based on a predetermined condition (a condition enabling the variation of the special symbol, hereinafter referred to as “variation start condition”). It has the function to control not to. Specifically, the special symbol variation start determination means determines that a serious abnormality has occurred in progressing the game, such as when a defective discharge of one game ball due to a ball clogging or the like occurs in the upper prize winning opening 322. In the case where the game is started (details will be described later), even if the pitch information is stored in the reserved ball number storage unit 401c of the input management unit 401, the symbol in the special symbol display device 350 is determined that the variation start condition is not satisfied. Is controlled so as not to start a new variable display. Various conditions may be set as the variation start condition according to the purpose, and can be appropriately changed according to the purpose.

  The special symbol probability changing means has a function of changing the success / failure lottery probability of whether or not to generate the auxiliary gaming state. Specifically, when the special symbol probability changing means wins the auxiliary gaming state by stopping a predetermined symbol (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol”) among the special symbols winning the auxiliary gaming state. , Change the probability of winning the next auxiliary game state (for example, if the probability of winning the “big hit” is 1/398, this will be 19.8 / 1) (Hereinafter referred to as “probability fluctuation”).

  In addition, when the occurrence of the auxiliary gaming state with the specific symbol is won again during the probability change, after the series of operations of the blade members 321a, 321b or the open / close door 330b is completed, the next auxiliary gaming state is won. The probability of performing the change can be changed (for example, the probability change is continued). In addition, it has been explained that the probability variation as described above changes from a low probability to a high probability only when the specific symbol is stopped, but only the probability of shifting to the next auxiliary gaming state. (For example, the continuation of probability variation may be repeated twice).

  The special symbol variation time shortening means has a function of shortening the variation time of the special symbol. Specifically, if the special symbol variation time shortening means wins the auxiliary gaming state occurrence with a predetermined specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variable time shortening symbol”), until the next auxiliary gaming state is won. Or, the special symbol has a function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “shortening time”) until the special symbol finishes changing a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

  The special electric accessory control means 407 includes an auxiliary game control means 407a and a special game control means 407b, from the start to the end of the opening and closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b provided in the variable winning device 320 and the opening and closing door 330b provided in the attacker 330. Is controlled, and functions as an auxiliary gaming state generating means and a special gaming state generating means.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game lottery means 405a has won the auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control means 407a starts the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 330b provided in the variable prize winning device 320 and the blade member 321a, 321b provided in the attacker 330. It controls a series of operations up to the end, and functions as auxiliary game state generating means. Specifically, when the auxiliary game control means 407a determines that the auxiliary game state has been won by the auxiliary game lottery means 405a, the special symbol display device 350 is stopped and displayed as a specific special symbol. The opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a, 321b or the opening / closing door 330b is performed in a predetermined manner.

  Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the ball game machine according to the present invention, the auxiliary game state will be briefly described.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, three types of auxiliary game states of “small win”, “medium win”, and “big win” are set as the auxiliary game states. These wins are set so as to be in a gaming state advantageous to the player in the order of “small hit” to “big win”, and winning probabilities (for example, “small hit” in the order of “small hit” to “big hit”). 249/398, “Medium hit” is 147/398, and “Big hit” is 1/398. Note that the auxiliary game state is not limited to the above-described mode, and one or a plurality of auxiliary game states can be set.

  The opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b included in the variable winning device 320 is “open state maintaining time 0.4 seconds × opening / closing operation number of times” in the case of the “small hit”, and in the case of the “medium hit” Is set as “open state maintenance time 0.4 seconds (closed state maintenance time 0.8 seconds) × opening / closing operation frequency 2 times (closed state frequency 1 time)”. This increases the time during which the blade members 321a and 321b are kept open so that an advantageous gaming state can be provided to the player. In the case of the “medium hit”, an interval time (closed state maintaining time) of 0.8 seconds is set between the first and second opening / closing operations.

  Further, in the case of the “big hit”, the operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is interrupted so as to be in a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the “small hit” and the “medium hit” (variation of special symbols) The special opening / closing door 330b provided in the attacker 330 is operated in a predetermined manner so that the special symbol display device 350 does not display a specific special symbol. For example, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 330b included in the attacker 330 is “open state maintaining time 29.8 seconds (or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the internal space of the attacker 330 (the attacker switch 330a has a predetermined number of (When a game ball is detected), it is converted into a closed state even within the open state maintenance time) .times.15 times of opening / closing operation (14 times of closed state). However, it is possible to win many prize balls in a short time.

  Note that the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a, 321b and the opening / closing door 330b is limited to the above-described operation mode (time for alternately repeating a predetermined number of times or maintaining the open state or the closed state for a certain period of time). It can be changed as appropriate to various operation modes.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the “hit”, a condition device (a special symbol (a special symbol for jackpot)) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 350, or a game ball enters the V winning opening 326. A device that operates on the condition that the ball is struck (not shown) is activated on the condition that the accessory continuous operation device (device that can continuously operate the special electric accessory) is operated, and the open / close door 330b is operated. The opening / closing operation is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times.

  For example, when the opening / closing operation of the open / close door 330b is repeatedly executed by the accessory continuous operation device, “open state maintaining time 29.8 seconds × opening / closing operation frequency 1 time” that is one open / close operation of the open / close door 330b is performed. It can be configured to set as one round, set a predetermined number of rounds, for example, the maximum number of continuous rounds as 15 rounds, and repeatedly execute until the set number of rounds ends. At this time, the second round may be started after a predetermined time (interval time between rounds) has elapsed since the end of the first round.

  The special game control means 407b performs a series of operations from the start to the end of the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b, triggered by the game ball that entered the upper prize opening 322 entering the V prize opening 326. It controls to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, and functions as a special game state generating means. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 by the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b when “small hit” or “medium win” is won is the V winning prize included in the V winning opening 326. A special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “per V” as necessary) is generated when the mouth discharge detection switch 326a is passed.

  In the special gaming state in the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is “open state maintenance time 0.9 seconds (closed state maintenance time 0.5 seconds) × opening / closing operation frequency 18 times (closed state frequency 17 1) round (when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (when the upper winning ball detection switch 323 detects a predetermined number of game balls), the number of opening / closing operations is Even if it is less than 18 times, it is converted into a closed state and one round is ended), and 15 rounds are set as maximum continuous rounds, and a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. In the present embodiment, the condition device is operated based on detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V prize opening 326. And the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus act | operates with the action | operation of a condition apparatus, and it is comprised so that the opening / closing operation | movement of the blade members 321a and 321b may be repeatedly performed in a predetermined | prescribed aspect.

  Further, the number of rounds in the occurrence of the special gaming state may be changed according to the hit state of “small hit” or “medium hit”. For example, when a game ball enters the V winning opening 326 in the “small hit” state, the number of rounds is set to seven, and in the “medium hit” state, the game ball enters the V winning opening 326. In some cases, the number of rounds may be set to 15 so that the special gaming state has a plurality of gaming states. In addition, the opening / closing operation | movement in the special game state of the blade members 321a and 321b is not restricted to the above operation modes, and can be changed into various operation modes.

  Although not shown, the special electric accessory control means 407 can include a top prize invalidating means and a V prize invalidating means.

  The top winning invalidation means has a function of validating or invalidating the detection information from the top winning ball detection switch 323. Specifically, the top prize invalidation means sets a prize valid flag for monitoring fraud based on a predetermined condition (turns the prize valid flag on) or cancels the setting (turns the prize valid flag off) ). The “winning valid flag” means that when a game ball enters the upper prize opening 322 (when the upper prize opening detection switch 323 detects a game ball), whether the detection information to that effect is valid (regularly It is used to determine whether the game ball has entered or is invalid (whether the game ball has been illegally entered).

  When the winning validity flag is set (when the winning validity flag is turned on), the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is validated while the winning validity flag is set. If there is not (the winning validity flag is off), the detection information is invalidated to prevent fraud. Note that invalidating the detection information does not invalidate the detection information itself indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322, but detects that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322. If there is information, it is checked whether it is detection information when the winning validity flag is on or detection information when the winning validity flag is off, and whether the detection information is valid or invalid Is determined. Therefore, even if a game ball enters the upper large winning opening 322 when the winning valid flag is off, processing such as payout of a winning ball is not executed.

  The V prize invalidating means has a function of validating or invalidating detection information from the V prize port discharge detection switch 326a. Specifically, the V prize invalidating means sets or cancels a V prize valid flag for monitoring fraud based on a predetermined condition. The “V prize valid flag” is set for monitoring fraudulent activity similarly to the prize valid flag. When a game ball enters the V prize opening 326 (V prize exit discharge detection switch 327a). Is used to determine whether the detection information is valid or invalid.

  When the V prize valid flag is set (when the V prize valid flag is on), the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V prize opening 326 is validated, while the V prize valid flag is set. If not (when the V prize valid flag is off), the detection information is invalidated to prevent fraud. Note that invalidating the detection information does not invalidate the detection information itself indicating that a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326, but does not detect the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326. If there is, the winning validity determining means, which will be described later, confirms whether it is the detection information when the V winning validity flag is on or the detection information when the V winning validity flag is off. Whether it is valid or invalid is determined.

  The movable object control means 409 includes a basic operation time setting means 409a, a movable object operation mode storage means 409b, a drive signal output control means 409c, and a drive signal stop control means 409d, and includes a first movable accessory 324a and a second movable object. It controls the operations of the expression combination 324b and the rotating body movable combination 324c, and functions as an operation pattern storage unit and a drive control unit. In FIG. 5, for convenience of explanation, the first movable accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, and the rotating body movable accessory 324c are collectively referred to as a movable accessory 324. The first movable accessory 324a and the rotary member movable accessory 324c in the present embodiment are controlled so that their operations are always performed in a certain manner, and the second movable accessory 324b is The operation mode is controlled to change based on a predetermined condition. Below, it demonstrates paying attention to operation | movement control of the 2nd movable type accessory 324b which is the characteristic element of this invention, and description about the 1st movable type accessory 324a and the rotary body movable type accessory 324c is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, in order to facilitate understanding of the movable object control means 409, the operation principle of the second movable accessory 324b will be briefly described.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the second movable accessory 324b in the present embodiment uses a solenoid 33 as a drive source, a spring 34, a plunger 35, a plunger head 35a attached to the plunger 35, and a plunger head 35a. A movable accessory body 324b 'attached to the ball, a ball guide ladder crank 324e attached to the movable accessory body 324b', a ball guide ladder shaft 324f attached to the ball guide ladder crank 324e, and a ball guide A ladder 324d is included.

  The second movable accessory 324b energizes (excites) the solenoid 33 in order to execute the drive signal (operation of the second movable accessory 324b) from the movable object control means 409 (drive signal output control means 409c). When the solenoid 33 is energized by an instructed control signal (hereinafter referred to as a “movable object drive signal”), the plunger 35 is attracted toward the solenoid 33 as shown in FIG. The movable accessory body 324b ′ attached to 35a is also drawn toward the solenoid 33 side. At this time, the spring 34 is elastically biased. In conjunction with the operation of the movable accessory body 324b ′, the ball induction ladder crank 324e and the ball induction ladder shaft 324f rotate, and the ball induction ladder 324d swings (first Operating state). When the energization to the solenoid 33 is stopped (demagnetized), the plunger 35 returns to the initial position by the restoring force of the spring 34, and the movable accessory body 324b ′ also returns to the initial position accordingly. The ball guiding ladder 324d is also returned to the initial position (second operation state).

  Next, the operation pattern of the second movable accessory 324b will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 illustrates an operation pattern table used to control the operation of the second movable accessory 324b.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the operation pattern table stores only one cycle of operation patterns, that is, only one type of operation pattern, and time information indicating the output timing of the movable object drive signal. And an output information ("operation flag" shown in FIG. 7A) indicating ON (output) / OFF (stop) of the movable object drive signal are stored in association with each other. Note that “00H” shown in the “operation flag” is a flag set to stop the generation of the movable object drive signal, and “5AH” is set to generate and output the movable object drive signal. Flag to be

  The operation timer value is a predetermined value from the operation time of the second movable accessory 324b (hereinafter referred to as “basic operation time (or basic operation timer)”) set by the basic operation time setting means 409a described later. Indicates the remaining time when the timer value is subtracted, and the operation timer is configured so that a predetermined timer value (for example, 0.004 seconds) is subtracted every time interrupt processing (see FIG. 9) is executed. Yes.

  The movable object control means 409 transmits the movable object drive signal to the solenoid 33 based on the operation pattern table. Specifically, since the movable object drive signal is output to the solenoid 33 at a timing as shown in FIG. 7B, the second operation is changed from the first operation state to the second operation state. The state is converted from the state to the first operation state, and the operation having the periodicity is executed so as to repeatedly swing the ball guiding ladder 324d, and the falling direction and the rolling direction of the game ball are changed. (See FIG. 6B). The form and configuration of the second movable accessory 324b and the drive source for driving the second movable accessory 324b are not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Again, the movable object control means 409 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The basic operation time setting means 409a has a function of setting the operation time of the movable accessory 324b based on a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, when the occurrence of the auxiliary gaming state is won, the operation time for one cycle (basic operation time (basic operation timer)) is set as the operation time of the movable accessory 324b.

  The movable object operation mode storage unit 409b includes an operation pattern table, stores an operation pattern for one cycle of the second movable accessory 324b, and functions as an operation pattern storage unit. As described above, the operation pattern table stores the time information indicating the output timing of the movable object drive signal and the output information of the movable object drive signal in association with each other. An operation pattern for one cycle of the accessory 324b is stored.

  The drive signal output control means 409c has a function of generating the movable object drive signal based on the operation pattern stored in the movable object operation mode storage means 409b and outputting the generated movable object drive signal to the solenoid 33. It is.

  The drive signal stop control means 409d has a function of stopping and controlling the generation of the movable object drive signal based on a predetermined condition. Specifically, the drive signal stop control unit 409d clears the operation timer value based on a predetermined condition. As already described, when the basic operation time is set by the basic operation time setting means 409a, the drive signal output control means 409c refers to the operation pattern table shown in FIG. Is generated and output. At this time, the drive signal output control means 409c generates and outputs the movable object drive signal based on the operation timer value. When the operation timer value becomes “0.000 s”, the movable object drive signal is output. Control is performed to stop signal generation.

  Therefore, the drive signal stop control unit 409d forcibly clears the operation timer value (sets the operation timer to “0.000 seconds”) and newly sets a basic operation time when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Until this time, the generation of the movable object drive signal by the drive signal stop control means 409d is controlled to stop.

  Thus, the movable object control means 409 according to the present embodiment controls the stop of the output of the movable object drive signal based on a predetermined condition before the operation of one cycle of the second movable accessory 324b is completed. Thus, a plurality of types of operation patterns can be realized based on one type of operation pattern (details will be described later).

  The winning processing means 411 is used when a game ball enters the upper prize opening 322, the attacker 330, the first special symbol starting port 340, the second special symbol starting port 341, the normal symbol starting gate 360, or the general winning port 380. , Having a function of executing a winning process based on detection information indicating that the player has entered the ball. Specifically, the winning process means 411 is a detection switch (upward winning ball detection switch 323, first start port switch 340a, second start port switch 341a, When the attacker switch 330a, the gate switch 360a, the winning opening switch 380a) detects the passing of the gaming balls, the number of gaming balls to be paid out (number of winning balls) corresponding to each winning opening is determined, and the determined number of winning balls A prize ball payout control command (award ball number command) is transmitted to the payout control board 430.

  The winning processing means 411 receives a status signal related to paying out a prize ball from the payout control board 430. The status signal includes an out-of-supply signal when there are not enough game balls in the storage tank 230, a prize ball shortage signal indicating that the prize ball is insufficient, a lower dish full signal indicating that the tray is full, etc. Status signal is included.

  Although not shown, the error management unit 413 includes a winning validity determination unit, a game ball discharge completion determination unit, and a movable object operation monitoring unit, and has a function of monitoring whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the game operation. Is. The error management means 413 is at least one of each winning award (variable winning device 320, attacker 330, first special symbol starting port 340, second special symbol starting port 341, normal symbol starting gate, and general winning port 380). In the meantime, it is monitored whether or not there is an abnormal winning (for example, winning due to fraud), or whether or not there is an abnormality in the discharge of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322. Or monitoring whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the movable accessory 324. Further, the error management means 413 also monitors whether or not the prize processing means 411 receives a status signal relating to the payout of the winning ball from the payout control board 430 and an abnormality has occurred in the payout of the winning ball.

  The winning validity determining means is information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning port 322 (detection information from the upper winning ball detection switch 323) or that a game ball has entered the V winning port 326. Based on the detection information (detection information from the V prize port discharge detection switch 326a), it has a function of determining whether the detection information is valid or invalid. Specifically, whether the winning validity determination means is detection information detected when the winning validity flag is on when there is detection information indicating that a game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is detected. Detected when the V winning valid flag is on when it is determined whether it is (valid) or not (valid) or when there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326 It has a function of determining whether it is detection information (valid) or not (invalid). When it is determined by the winning validity determination means that the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is invalid or the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326 is invalid. When it is determined that the game state is determined, the gaming state is set to an error state, and control is performed so as not to pay out a prize ball or control so as not to generate a special gaming state.

  Based on detection information from the top winning ball detection switch 323 and the discharging ball detection switch (the V winning port discharge detecting switch 326a and the lost winning port discharge detecting switch 327a), the game ball discharge completion determining means It is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the ball 322 has been discharged, and functions as a discharge completion determination means. Specifically, the game ball discharge completion determination means compares the number of game balls entered by the winning ball counting means 401a with the number of game balls discharged by the discharge ball counting means 401b. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is discharged. More specifically, the game ball discharge completion determination unit is configured to determine whether the game ball has been counted by the winning ball counting unit 401a within a predetermined time and the game ball discharge ball has been counted by the discharge ball counting unit 401b. If the number does not match, it can be determined that the game ball has not been completely discharged.

  The movable object operation monitoring means monitors the operation of the first movable accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, or the rotating body movable accessory 324c controlled by the movable object control means 409, and performs the operation. It has a function of determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred. Specifically, the movable object operation monitoring means monitors the energized state (current value or resistance value) of an electric drive source that drives the movable accessory, or the movable accessory operates in a predetermined operation mode. It is to monitor whether or not. For example, the movement of the movable accessory is started from a predetermined position, and at the end of a series of operations of the movable accessory, the operation is controlled to end at the starting point, or the When a periodic operation is repeatedly executed at a constant cycle based on the starting point, a position detecting unit for detecting the starting point is formed, and the operation of the movable accessory is performed based on the detection information of the position detecting unit. Can be configured to monitor.

  Note that, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming operation, the error management unit 413 transmits a control command for notifying the fact to each peripheral control board, for example, the effect control board 420. Then, the effect control board 420 controls the effect means such as the effect display device 329, the speaker 130, or the decorative lamp unit 150 based on the control command to visually and audibly indicate that an abnormality has occurred. It is comprised so that it can alert | report.

  Moreover, although not shown, the error management means 413 can include a hall unauthorized notification means and a game forced stop means.

  The hall fraud notification means mainly has a function of transmitting information indicating fraud to the hall management computer (not shown) through the external terminal board 460. Since this hall fraud notification means can inform the hall management computer that it is a fraudulent act, the fraudulent act can be detected at an early stage.

  The game forced stop means has a function of forcibly stopping at least a part of the game state (including all game operations). For example, when the error management means 413 detects an illegal winning, the game forced stop means transmits a stop signal indicating that the firing operation is stopped to the launch control board 440 so that the operation of the launching device is temporarily stopped. The power supply control board 450 can be forcibly cut off the power supply of the gaming machine body by transmitting a power supply cutoff signal for cutting off the power supply.

  The game restoration means 415 includes a game state storage means (not shown), stores the processing contents related to the gaming state at the time of power interruption, and at the time of power restoration, based on the stored processing contents, It has a function of restoring the gaming operation from the gaming state.

  The gaming state storage means is a backup for storing the processing contents relating to the gaming state at the time of the interruption when the power supply of the gaming machine is cut off (for example, when the power supply is forcibly cut off at the time of power failure or fraud) Includes an area (backup RAM). The processing content related to the game is processing content related to the main gaming state necessary for resuming the game, and is mainly processing content (ordinary electric accessory control means 403, special symbol control means 405, or winning a prize in the main control board 400. Processing contents in the control means such as the processing means 411), for example, whether or not the auxiliary game state or special game state is determined, whether the auxiliary member is in the auxiliary game state or in the special game state operation state (for example, opening and closing) The number of unpaid prize balls.

  Next, each control means of the effect control board 420 will be described in detail.

  The effect display device control means 421 controls the display mode in the effect display device 329 based on the control command (effect control command) related to the effect according to the gaming state transmitted from the main control board 400. It functions as one of Specifically, the effect display device control means 421 selects an effect pattern from a table for various effect patterns stored in advance based on the effect control command, and causes the effect display device 329 to display the selected effect pattern. The effect pattern table is usually stored in a storage area such as a ROM, and effect control commands and effect patterns to be displayed on the effect display device 329 are stored in association with each other.

  The light emission control means 423 controls light emission means such as a decorative lamp based on a control command (light emission control command) related to light emission transmitted from the main control board 400, and functions as one of the effect control means. Specifically, the light emission control means 423 selects a light emission pattern from a light emission pattern table stored in advance based on the light emission control command, and controls the light emission means based on the selected light emission pattern. The light emission pattern table is normally stored in a storage area such as a ROM, and the light emission control command and the light emission pattern in the light emission means are stored in association with each other.

  The sound wave output control means 425 controls sound wave output means such as the speaker 130 based on a control command (sound wave control command) regarding sound wave output transmitted from the main control board 400, and functions as one of effect control means. To do. Specifically, the sound wave output control means 425 selects a sound wave output pattern from a sound wave output pattern table stored in advance based on a sound control command related to sound and sound effects, and based on the selected sound wave output pattern. The sound wave output means is controlled. The sound wave output pattern table is normally stored in a storage area such as a ROM, and a sound wave control command and a sound wave output pattern are associated with each other.

  Next, the payout control board 430 will be described in detail.

  The payout control board 430 controls the prize ball payout cassette 240 based on the prize ball control command (payout control command) related to the payout of prize balls transmitted from the main control board 400, and stores the number of prize balls to be paid out. It has a function to do.

  The payout control board 430 controls the prize ball payout cassette 240 so as to preferentially pay out the unpaid prize balls for a predetermined payout number as a unit when there is a storage of unpaid prize balls in the payout number. . The predetermined payout amount is, for example, the largest payout when the number of prize balls for the attacker 330 (the number of payouts for a single game ball) is 15 and the number of prize balls for the general prize opening 380 is 10. The number is set to a number larger than 15 (for example, 20). Further, the payout control board 430 transmits a status signal relating to the payout of the prize ball to the winning processing means 411 of the main control board 400. Further, the payout control board 430 transmits a firing control signal to the firing control board 440 to control the launching device.

  Next, the game operation of the ball game machine according to the present embodiment described above will be briefly described.

  First, the player inserts money into a game medium lending unit (a game medium lending device that executes lending of game media to the game machine, a so-called CR unit) installed separately from the gaming machine main body. Then, a game ball corresponding to the amount of money inserted is paid out from the game ball lending unit (generally, game balls from the game ball lending unit are passed through the prize ball payout cassette 240 of the gaming machine body 100). It is paid out to the upper tray 125a). Then, the game balls that have been paid out are put into the upper tray 125a to prepare for the game.

  Next, when the player operates the firing handle 140, the game balls on the upper tray 125a are supplied to the launching device in conjunction with the launching operation, and the game balls are hit one by one by the striker provided in the launching device ( And fired. The launched game ball is sent along the guide rail 305 to the upper part of the game area 310.

  The game ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 310 falls along the game area 310. During this fall, the game balls fall by game components such as the variable winning device 320, the game nail, or the windmill 390. It falls while giving a change in direction, and wins the first special symbol start port 340, the second special symbol start port 341, the normal symbol start gate 360, or the general winning port 380, or the game area 310 is the top. It falls to the bottom and enters the out mouth.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 360, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 370 is started. At this time, if a specific normal symbol stops on the normal symbol display device 370, the normal electric accessory is activated, and the movable wing pieces 341b and 341c are activated based on a predetermined release pattern. As a result, the game ball can easily enter the second special symbol start port 341.

  When a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341, the effect display device 329 performs a predetermined effect in conjunction with the change / stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 350. Is executed (for example, decorative symbols are changed and stopped). At this time, if a special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 350, an auxiliary gaming state (in this embodiment, any one of “small hit”, “medium winning”, “big winning”) occurs. The opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b included in the variable winning device 320 is executed, and the upper prize winning opening 322 is opened. In the case of “big hit”, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 330b included in the attacker 330 is executed, and the entrance to the inner space of the attacker 330 (lower large prize opening) is opened.

  A game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 by the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is played by the first movable accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, or the rotating body movable accessory 324c. While being changed in the falling direction and rolling direction of the player, the game is distributed to the V winning opening 326 or the lost winning opening 327 and enters the winning opening. At this time, when a game ball enters the V prize opening 326, a special game state occurs, and the blade members 321a and 321b perform an opening / closing operation based on a predetermined operation mode.

  During the game, effects according to the game state are executed by effect means such as the effect display device 329, the decorative lamp unit 150, and the speaker 130.

  Next, the operation content of the ball game machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In each processing content described below, a condition (variable (so-called flag) established or updated according to the processing state) set for executing each processing content is temporarily set according to the processing state. Is stored and updated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the main control board 400 in the ball game machine of the present embodiment.

  First, when power is turned on from the outside to the gaming machine main body 100, the power control board 450 transmits a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board. Then, the main control board 400 starts the main process shown in FIG. In the main process, the main control board 400 executes a process (hereinafter referred to as “initial setting process”) for making necessary initial settings before the start of the gaming operation (step S10). In this initial setting process, mainly, the main control board 400 is first set to disable interrupts, sets the interrupt mode to a predetermined interrupt mode, and writes to the RAM built in the CPU included in the main control board 400. Set to. Next, initialization of peripheral circuits such as input / output ports (PIO) and random number generation is performed.

  Next, the main control board 400 confirms the state (ON or OFF) of the output signal of the RAM clear switch input via the input port (step S11). When the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S11: NO), the main control board 400 is the backup area (backup RAM) of the game restoration means (game state storage means) 415 when the power to the gaming machine main body 100 is cut off. It is determined whether or not the data processing state is valid (step S12). The determination as to whether the processing state of the backup data stored in the backup RAM is valid depends on, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM when the power is shut down. Specifically, when the power supply is cut off, the main control board 400 stores the processed content immediately before the power cut-off occurs in the backup RAM. At this time, the checksum is calculated and stored. When power is restored, a checksum comparison is performed. Based on the comparison result, if the data stored in the backup RAM is different from the data at the time of power-off, it is determined that the backup is not valid. If it is determined that the backup is not valid (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup is valid (step S12: YES), the game recovery process is executed by the game recovery means 415 based on the backup data stored in the backup RAM (step S13). In this game recovery process, the stack pointer before the power cut-off is restored, and the process is executed so that the game operation is started from the processing state at the time of the power cut-off.

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S11: YES), a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer, and a process for initializing the RAM is executed (step S14).

  Next, as the RAM is initialized, the main control board 400 displays information indicating that the RAM is cleared as an initialization control command (for example, a control command such as a control command for causing the effect display device 329 to display a standby screen). ) To each control board (step S15).

  Next, the main control board 400 includes a timer interrupt (the main control board 400 used in the present embodiment includes a timer / counter circuit (CTC), and the CTC is an external clock / timer trigger, a timer output ZC. / TO) is set to be used at a cycle of 4 ms (step S16). By this setting, a value corresponding to 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register), and timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 9) described later is set to take every 4 ms period.

  Next, after the process of step S14 to step S16 is completed, the main control board 400 sets the interrupt of the timer interrupt process to a disabled state in order to execute the random number initial value update process of step S18 to step S19 (step S18). S17).

  Next, the main control board 400 (the normal symbol random number generating means in the normal electric accessory control means 403 and the special symbol random number generating means in the special symbol control means 405) performs normal symbol initial value random number update processing (step S18). And the special symbol initial value random number update process (step S19) is executed. The normal symbol initial value random number update process is performed by updating the random number used for changing the initial value of the normal symbol random number such as a random number for use in determining whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, counting the counter) The special symbol initial value random number update process determines whether or not to generate an auxiliary gaming state (operation of the special electric accessory (in this embodiment, the variable winning device 320). Update of random numbers used for changing the initial value of random numbers for special symbols such as random numbers used to determine whether or not the blade members 321a and 321b and the opening / closing door 330b provided by the attacker 330 are applicable) Is a process of executing.

  Next, the timer interrupt process is set to a permitted state (step S20), and the random number initial value update process of steps S16 to S21 is repeatedly executed. Note that the interrupt is set to the disabled state in step S18 and the interrupt is set to the enabled state in step S21 is that the normal symbol initial value random number update process and the special symbol initial value random number update process are performed. Since it is also executed by the timer interrupt process described later, the normal symbol initial value random number update process and the special symbol initial value random number update process in the main process and the random number update process in the interrupt process described later are mixed. This is to avoid this.

  Next, a timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms in the main process executed by the main control board 400 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  A value corresponding to 4 ms is set in the CTC time constant register provided in the main control board 400. In the main process described above, a timer interrupt occurs every 4 ms. At this time, the main control board 400 executes timer interrupt processing as shown below. The timer interrupt process is a process for executing a series of game operations of the ball game machine according to the present embodiment. Based on the timer interrupt process, the save process of each register, the reading or calling of each process content, Processing such as restoration of each register is executed.

  First, the main control board 400 executes a saving process (step S30) for saving the register to a predetermined stack area.

  Next, the main control board (normal symbol random number generating means in the ordinary electric accessory control means 403, special symbol random number generating means in the special symbol control means 405) 400 periodically generates the normal symbol random numbers and the special symbol random numbers. The periodic random number update process is executed in order to update to (step S31).

  Next, the main control board (input management means 401) 400 executes input management processing (step S32). The input management process includes various detection switches (top winning ball detection switch 323, V winning port discharge detection switch 327a, lose winning port discharge detection switch 327a, gate switch 360a, attacker switch 330a, winning port switch 380a, etc. This is a process for storing input information (including input information such as the number of input / output detections from various switches) of a switch (not shown) related to the operation or updating the information.

  Next, the main control board (error management means 413) 400 executes error management processing (step S33). The error management process includes various switches (top winning ball detection switch 323, V winning port discharge detection switch 327a, lose winning port discharge detection switch 327a, first start port switch 340a, second start port switch 341a, gate switch 360a. This is a process of monitoring whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming operation based on the detection information of the attacker switch 330a, the prize opening switch 380a, and other switches relating to the gaming operation. In this process, when an abnormality occurs in the game operation, for example, an error command for informing the outside that an abnormality has occurred is generated, and the generated error command is transmitted to each peripheral control board (for example, production To the control board 420).

  Next, the main control board (winning processing means 411) executes prize ball management processing (step S34). The prize ball management process is a process related to the payout of prize balls. In this process, game balls enter various winning holes (variable winning device 320, attacker 330, first special symbol starting port 340, second special symbol starting port 341, normal symbol starting gate 360, and general winning port 380). In this case, the detection information indicating that the game ball has entered is confirmed, and the number of payout balls corresponding to each winning opening is determined. Then, a prize ball payout control command related to the payout of the determined number of prize balls is generated, and the generated prize ball payout control command is transmitted to the payout control board 430.

  Next, the main control board (ordinary electric accessory control means 403) 400 executes normal symbol management processing (step S35). The normal symbol management process is a process for controlling an operation related to a normal electric accessory.

  Next, the main control board (special symbol control means 405) 400 executes a special symbol management process (step S36). The special symbol management process is a process for controlling change / stop display of a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 350 and determining whether or not an auxiliary gaming state has occurred.

  Next, the main control board (special electric accessory control means 407) 400 executes a special electric accessory management process (step S37). In the special electric accessory management process, the operation of the blade members 321a and 321b included in the variable winning device 320 or the opening / closing included in the attacker 330 is performed in order to open the upper space of the upper prize winning port 322 or the attacker 330. This is a process for controlling a series of operations of the door 330b.

  Next, the main control board (movable object control means 409) 400 executes a movable object management process (step S38). The movable object management process is a process for controlling a series of operations of the movable objects of the first movable object 324a, the second movable object 324b, and the rotating body movable object 324c in the variable winning device 320. is there. Specifically, in the movable object management process, in order to operate the first movable combination 324a, the second movable combination 324b, and the rotating body movable combination 324c in a predetermined mode, each movable combination A process for controlling an electric drive source (for example, a solenoid or a motor) for operating the object is executed. In the present embodiment, the first movable accessory 324a and the rotary member movable accessory 324c operate in a certain manner regardless of the normal game state, the auxiliary game state, and the special game state. I have control. On the other hand, the second movable accessory 324b is controlled to start and end based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (details will be described later).

  Next, the main control board (timer management means 402) executes timer management processing (step S39). In the timer management process, when various times related to the gaming operation are set, the timer value is subtracted for each timer interrupt process from the set time to manage the time used for the gaming operation. Process.

  Then, after executing the processing of step S30 to step S39, the main control board 400 restores the contents of the register (step S40).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the periodic random number update processing (step S31) of FIG. This process is a process for updating the random numbers periodically, including basically the same process as the process of step S18 and step S19 shown in FIG.

  In this processing, the normal symbol initial value random number update process (step S101) and the normal symbol are performed by the ordinary electric accessory control means (ordinary symbol random number generator) 401 and the special symbol controller (special symbol random number generator) 405. Random number update processing (step S102), special symbol random number update processing (step S103), and special symbol random number update processing (step S104) are executed. Various random numbers are updated by periodically updating the random number by changing the initial value of the random number or adding the random number (for example, adding 1 to the count value of the counter) each time the random number goes around. This prevents random numbers from being generated regularly. As a result, the player cannot intentionally aim at the auxiliary game state.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the input management processing (step S32) of FIG. The input management unit 401 confirms the detection state (input state) of each switch, and executes the processes of steps S201 to S207 according to the detection states of various switches. Hereinafter, the processing in steps S201 to S207 will be described in detail.

  In the start opening detection process (step S201), when the first start opening switch 340a detects a game ball that has entered the first special symbol start opening 340, or has entered the second special symbol start opening 341. When the second start port switch 341a detects a game ball, it is a process of storing detection information indicating that the game ball has been detected in the reserved ball number storage means 401c as entry information.

  The general winning opening detection process (step S202) is a process of storing detection information indicating that a winning ball switch 380a has detected a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 380.

  The upper prize winning ball entering detection process (step S203) is a process of storing detection information indicating that a game ball that has entered the upper prize winning port 322 is detected by the upper winning ball detection switch 323. . It should be noted that the number of game balls entering the upper prize winning opening 322 is counted by the winning ball counting means 401a, and the counted number of received balls is stored.

  In the big prize exit discharge ball detection processing (step S204), when the game ball entered into the V prize exit 326 is detected by the V prize exit discharge detection switch 327a, or the game ball entered into the lose prize exit 327 is detected. This is a process of storing detection information indicating that the detection is made when the losing winning port discharge detection switch 327a detects. In this process, the information detected by the V prize port discharge detection switch 327a and the lost prize port discharge detection switch 327a is stored in separate storage areas. The number of game balls discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 320 is counted by the discharge ball counting means 401b, and the counted number of discharged balls is stored.

  In the lower major winning opening entry detection process (step S205), when the attacker switch 330a detects a game ball that has entered the internal space (lower lower winning opening) of the attacker 330, the detection information indicating the detection is stored. It is processing.

  The movable object position detection process (step S206) is a process of storing information relating to the operation state of the first movable accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, or the rotating body movable accessory 324c. In this process, for example, operation information (for example, count information by a step counter) of a driving source such as a motor and a gear for operating the movable accessory, and detection information from a position detection unit that detects a predetermined position (for example, In the first movable accessory 324a and the rotatable movable member 324c, the first movable accessory is based on detection information such as whether or not a position serving as a reference for starting the operation is detected at a constant cycle. This is a process of storing information related to the operating state of the accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, or the rotating member movable accessory 324c.

  The input information update process (step S207) is a process for updating the switch input information such as the input of various switches and the number of times after executing the processes of steps S201 to S206.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the error management processing (step S33) of FIG. In the following, characteristic error management processing related to the ball game machine of the present embodiment will be described, and other error management processing (for example, an error indicating that the tray 125b is full) will be omitted as appropriate. explain.

  First, the error management unit 413 determines whether or not there is an error state (step S301). If it is not in an error state (step S301: NO), the process proceeds to step S305. On the other hand, if it is in an error state (step S301: YES), it is next determined whether or not it has returned from the error state (step S302). In this process, it is determined whether or not the error state has been recovered based on the error management process executed during the previous interrupt process (flags related to various errors, such as movable accessory action monitoring flags and discharge Check completion flag). Although detailed explanation is omitted, the return from the error state can be returned by a release method corresponding to various error states (for example, artificially return from the error state by a predetermined release method, It is possible to automatically return from the error state after a predetermined time has passed).

  If the error state has not been recovered (step S302: NO), the error state is set as it is (turns on the error flag) (step S310), and the error command is transmitted to the surrounding control boards (for example, the effect control board 420). To do. On the other hand, when returning from the error state (step S302: YES), a setting for canceling the error state (turning off the error flag) is executed (step S303), and an error cancel command indicating that the error has been canceled To each control board (step S304).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening (step S305). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper space winning opening 322 and the internal space (lower university winning opening) of the attacker 330. More specifically, based on the detection information in the upper prize winning ball entrance detection process (step S203), the big prize outlet discharge ball detection process (step S204), and the lower prize winning ball entrance detection process (step S205), It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the grand prize opening. Here, the game ball that enters the top prize winning opening 322 is detected by the top winning ball detection switch 323. However, depending on the mode of fraud (got action), the game ball is directly placed in the V winning opening 326. A case of entering a ball is also assumed. Therefore, in this process, the detection information in the special winning opening discharge ball detection process (step S204) is also confirmed.

  When a game ball has not entered the big winning opening (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to step S309. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the big winning opening (step S305: YES), it is next determined whether or not the winning ball is hit (step S306). The “winning” is a “small hitting flag” set in the processing of step S692, step S694, and step S696 (see FIGS. 17A and 17B) of the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S609) described later. , “Medium winning flag”, “Big winning flag”, “V winning condition apparatus flag” set in step S705 (see FIG. 18A) of special electric power management processing (step S37) described later is set to ON. It is in a state. This is because a special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 350 and a condition for generating an auxiliary gaming state is established, or a game ball enters the V winning opening 326 and is in a special gaming state. This means that the conditions for occurrence are satisfied.

  If not hit (step S306: NO), an error state is set (step S310), and an error command to that effect is transmitted to each peripheral control board (step S311). Here, when there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper space of the upper prize winning opening 322 and the inner space of the attacker 330 (the lower prize winning opening) and it is not hitting (that is, an auxiliary game state or a special game) If a game ball enters the big prize opening even though it is not in a winning state), it is mainly an illegal act by inserting foreign objects such as a piano wire or a cell, so-called an illegal prize by a goto act Conceivable. In this case, a game forced stop means (not shown) is controlled to forcibly stop a part or all of the game operation, and an error command indicating that an illegal act has occurred This is transmitted to a control board (for example, the production control board 420), and an alarm sound is generated from the speaker 130 to notify the outside that an abnormality has occurred in the game operation.

  On the other hand, if it is winning (step S306: YES), it is next determined whether or not the winning valid flag is on (step S307).

  In the present embodiment, the winning effect valid flag is turned on in response to the start of the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a, 321b. On the other hand, after the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a, 321b is completed, When the time (see FIG. 22) set in step S745 of the processing during product operation (step S715) (hereinafter referred to as “winning confirmation time”) has elapsed, the winning valid flag is turned off (described later). Steps S733 and S734 (see FIG. 19) of the special electric accessory operation start process (step S713) to be performed, and steps S755, S754, and S757 of the special electric accessory stop effective time process (step S711) (See FIG. 23)). In this process, the winning validity determining means determines whether the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is valid detection information or invalid detection information.

  The “V winning valid flag” set in the process of step S794 (see FIG. 21) of the winning prize winning ball number confirmation process (step S709) described later is excluded from the error determination of this process as follows. For reasons.

  In the present embodiment, the V prize valid flag is the upper prize winning opening while the prize valid flag is on, that is, from when the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b starts until the prize confirmation time elapses. It is set when there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered in 322 (see the process in step S794 (see FIG. 21) of the prize winning ball number confirmation process (step S707) described later). In other words, when the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is valid, the V winning validity flag is set to ON.

  The V prize valid flag is turned on when there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper large prize opening 322 while the prize valid flag is on, while the upper big prize opening 322 is turned on. A timer set in step S791 of a timer for confirming whether or not the game ball that entered the ball has been discharged within a predetermined time (a process for confirming the number of winning prize winning balls (step S709 described later) (see FIG. 21). ), Hereinafter referred to as “the top university winning mouth discharge confirmation timer”), or the discharge of the game ball that entered the top university winning mouth 322 before the top university winning mouth discharge confirmation timer timed out has been completed. If the game ball does not enter the upper prize winning opening 322 within the winning confirmation time, the flag is turned off (the effective time processing after stopping the special electric accessory described later (step The process of step S757 of flop S711) (see FIG. 23), the special winning hole winning ball discharge check process (see the process in step S761, step S764 step S709) (see FIG. 24)). In this way, the V winning valid flag is set when the winning valid flag is on and is turned off at the end of winning, so in this process, it is set off during winning. By confirming only the winning valid flag, it is possible to substantially determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the V winning opening 326 is a game ball that has been properly entered (top winning ball detection switch). If a game ball enters the V winning opening discharge detection switch 326a without passing through H.323, it is processed as a discharge error in step S308 described later). Of course, the determination may be made including whether or not the V winning valid flag is ON according to the change of the processing method.

  If the winning validity flag is not on (step S306: NO), the winning validity determining means illegally wins the detection information that the game ball has entered the upper large winning opening 322 as invalid detection information. It is regarded as an error, and an error state indicating that it is an illegal prize is set (step S310), and an error command to that effect is transmitted to each peripheral control board (for example, the effect control board 420) (step S311). At this time, even if there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322, the detection information is determined to be invalid by the winning validity determination means, and the payout of the winning ball is not executed. Even if there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V prize opening 326, the detection information is invalid by the winning validity determination means (the ball is entered when the V winning validity flag is not on). Therefore, “per V” is not generated.

  On the other hand, if the winning validity flag is ON (step S307: YES), it is next determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the discharge of the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S308). In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not all the game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 have been discharged by the game ball discharge completion determination means.

  Specifically, the game ball discharge completion determination means counts the number of game balls entered by the winning ball counting means 401a and the discharged ball counting means 401b before the upper prize winning port discharge confirmation timer times out. When the number of game balls discharged does not match, it is determined that the game ball discharge is not completed and an abnormality has occurred in the game ball discharge.

  More specifically, the number of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 is counted by the winning ball counting means 401a, and the upper prize winning prize winning number counter (the entry of the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322) The number of game balls counted is incremented by 1 to the counter for counting the number). On the other hand, the game balls discharged from the upper prize winning opening 322 are counted by the discharged ball counting means 401b, and the upper prize winning opening discharge number counter (counter that counts the number of game balls discharged into the upper prize winning opening). The number of game balls counted is incremented by one. Then, when the upper prize winning port discharge confirmation timer times out, the value of the upper prize winning port discharge number confirmation counter (a counter used for confirming the number of game balls discharged into the upper university prize winning port 322) is larger than the value. If the value of the upper prize winning number winning counter (the counter used for confirming the number of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning hole 322) is large, the game ball is not completely discharged and is not discharged. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred (discharge error). It should be noted that the upper university winning port discharge confirmation timer is a sufficient time that a game ball that has entered the upper university winning port 322 is assumed to be discharged outside the variable winning device 320 (or outside the upper university winning port 322). Is set.

  If an abnormality occurs in the discharge of the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S308: YES), an error state is set to indicate that an abnormality has occurred in the discharge of the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S310). An error command to that effect is transmitted to each peripheral control board (for example, the effect control board 420) (step S311). On the other hand, if there is no abnormality in the discharge of the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S308: NO), the discharge completion state (discharge completion flag is on) is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the movable accessory (step S309). In this process, the movable object motion monitoring means monitors the movement of the movable accessory 324 (movable accessory 324a, movable accessory 324b, or rotating member movable accessory 324c), and the operation is a predetermined operation. Based on the mode, it is determined whether or not it is operating normally.

  If an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the movable accessory (step S309: YES), an error state indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the movable accessory is set (step S310), and an error to that effect The command is transmitted to each peripheral control board (for example, the effect control board 420) (step S311). At this time, an abnormal operation state (movable accessory operation monitoring flag is on) indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the movable accessory is set.

  On the other hand, if there is no abnormality in the operation of the movable accessory 324 (a series of operations has ended normally or it is operating normally) (step S309: NO), the operation of the movable accessory is abnormal. Is set to a normal state (movable accessory movement monitoring flag is turned off), and the process ends.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the special symbol management processing (step S36) of FIG. First, in order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the starting port confirmation process (step S601), the special symbol change start process (step S606), and the special symbol change process (the main process in the special symbol management process) ( Step S608), special symbol confirmation time processing (Step S609), and special symbol display data update processing (Step S607) will be briefly described.

  In the starting opening confirmation process (step S601), it is confirmed whether or not there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the first special symbol starting opening 340 or the second special symbol starting opening 341, or a game that has entered the ball This is a process of acquiring various random numbers corresponding to a sphere. In the special symbol management process (step S36), after the start port confirmation process (step S601) is executed, detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341 is displayed. If there is, check whether the special symbol is in any operating state (operating state such as “waiting for variation start processing” or “during variation processing”, which will be described later). A symbol variation start process (step S606), a special symbol variation process (step S608), or a special symbol time confirmation process (step S609) is executed.

  In the special symbol variation start process (step S606), whether or not to generate an auxiliary gaming state is determined, or a special symbol variation pattern to be displayed on the special symbol display device 350 and a special symbol to be stopped are determined. It is processing to do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary gaming state is generated based on the random number value for hit determination acquired in the starting port confirmation process (step S601), the random number value for the special electric accessory actuating symbol, the special symbol variation Special patterns such as setting a special symbol variation pattern based on various random values for patterns, setting a variation time according to the variation pattern (special symbol variation timer), and setting a special symbol for stop display (deterministic display) For example, a setting necessary for causing the symbol display device 350 to display the special symbol fluctuating / stopping is executed.

  The special symbol changing process (step S608) is a process of confirming whether or not the special symbol change is completed, or executing the setting when the special symbol is stopped when the special symbol change is completed. .

  The special symbol confirmation time process (step S609) is a process for ending a series of operations of one special symbol. Specifically, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 350 for a predetermined time, and the special electric accessory management process (step S37), which is a process related to the special electric accessory described later, is executed (or executed). Is turned on the special electric equipment processing execution flag to confirm that it is in the state of being able to) or if you are elected to the auxiliary gaming state, the setting of that winning (according to each win The winning flag is turned on) to determine whether the special symbol is one of “small win”, “medium winning”, “big winning”, or “losing”.

  The special symbol display data update process (step S607) is a process of generating data necessary for displaying the special symbol on the special symbol display device 350 or updating the data. Specifically, in order to determine the contents of the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner or stopped on the special symbol display device 350 (for example, when the special symbol display device 350 has seven segments, data of the data to be displayed on the seven segments is displayed. In order to determine the information), the display of special symbol display data is created, the created special symbol display data is transmitted to the special symbol display device 350, or the display data is updated.

  The processing contents in the special symbol management process (step S36) will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. In the following process, the process related to the special symbol is executed while determining whether or not a new special symbol change can be started (whether or not the special symbol change start condition is satisfied).

  First, the special symbol control means 405 executes a start port confirmation process (step S601). After executing the start port confirmation process (S601), the special symbol control means 405 determines whether or not there is an error state (step S602). The error state here does not need to be an error state related to all game operations, and an error state that does not interfere with the progress of the game even if the special symbol fluctuates, for example, the player usually immediately by himself This means that an error state that can be canceled (for example, an error state that the upper tray 125a and the lower tray 125b are full of surplus balls) is excluded.

  If it is in an error state (step S602: YES), it is determined that the change start condition for starting the change of the special symbol is not satisfied, and the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is not an error state (step S602: NO), it is next determined whether or not it is hit (step S603). The hit is already described in step S306 of the error management process (step S33), and will not be described.

  If it is a hit (step S603: YES), it is determined that the change start condition for starting the change of the special symbol is not satisfied, and the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is not hit (step S603: NO), it is next determined whether or not the special symbol operation state is “fluctuating process” (step S604). The special symbol operation state is “fluctuating process”. In the special symbol variation start process (step S606) described later in step S669 (see FIG. 15), the special symbol operation state is set to “fluctuating process”. Is a state set to enable execution of the special symbol variation processing (step S608). Further, the case of not winning is a state in which the “small hit / medium flag”, “medium hit / medium flag”, “big hit / medium flag”, and “V winning condition device flag” are set to OFF. This is the processing in step S757 of the effective time process after stopping the special electric accessory (step S711) described later (see FIG. 23), or the processing of steps S766 and S767 in the winning prize winning ball discharge confirmation process (step S714). This is the state set in (see FIG. 24). In the present embodiment, the case of not hitting this is one of the conditions for satisfying the special symbol variation start condition. This is because the auxiliary game state and the special game state may occur at the same time if a new special symbol change starts even though the auxiliary game state has not ended. This is to prevent this.

  When the special symbol operation state is “fluctuating process” (step S604: YES), the special symbol changing process is executed (step S608). After the special symbol changing process is executed, the process proceeds to step S607. On the other hand, when the special symbol operation state is not “fluctuating process” (step S604: NO), it is next determined whether or not the special symbol operation state is “confirming time processing” (step S605). The special symbol operation state is “confirmation time processing” means that the special symbol operation state is “confirmation time processing” in the process of step S682 (see FIG. 16) of the special symbol variation processing (step S608) described later. Is the state set to enable execution of the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S609).

  When the special symbol operation state is “processing during confirmation time” (step S605: YES), the processing during special symbol confirmation time is executed (step S609), and after the processing during special symbol confirmation time is executed, the processing of step S607 is performed. Proceed to On the other hand, if the special symbol operation state is not “confirmation time processing” (step S605: NO), the special symbol variation start process is executed (step S606), assuming that a new special symbol variation start condition is satisfied. Note that the special symbol operation state in which this process is executed is not “fluctuating process” or “during confirmation time process”. This is an operation state set to “waiting for variation start processing” in the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S609) described later, and is set to enable execution of the special symbol variation start processing (step S606). It is a state to be done. And a special symbol display data update process is performed (step S607), and a process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the start port confirmation processing (step S601) of FIG.

  First, the special symbol control means 405 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port (step S610). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341. If no game ball has entered the start port (step 610: NO), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the start opening (step S610: YES), the stored number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls) stored in the reserved ball number storage unit 401c is the maximum stored number. (In this embodiment, the maximum storage number is “4”, but is not limited to this, it may be any storage number) (step S611).

  When the number of reserved balls is four, which is the maximum memory number (step S611: YES), the process is terminated without acquiring the special symbol random number value. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls is not four of the maximum stored numbers (step S611: NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls + 1) (step S612).

  Next, for each reserved ball, obtain various random numbers for special symbols (random numbers for winning judgment, random numbers for operating special electric actors, random numbers for special symbol variation patterns), and store the random values (Step S613), the process ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the special symbol variation start process (step S606) of FIG.

  First, the special symbol control means (random number acquisition means) 405 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is 0 (step S660). If the number of reserved balls is 0 (step S660: YES), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls is not 0 (step S660: NO), various random numbers of the reserved balls corresponding to the first order in which the special symbols are operated are read and stored (step S661). In the present embodiment, various random numbers are read out in the order in which the game balls enter the first special symbol start port 340 or the second special symbol start port 341.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls-1) (step S662).

  Next, the storage area of the random number value for the holding ball is moved (for example, the holding ball having the second order in which the special symbol is activated is moved to the first storage area) and stored (step S663).

  Next, the special symbol control means (auxiliary game acceptance / rejection determination means) 405 determines whether or not to generate the auxiliary game state by reading the random number value for hit determination out of the random number values stored in the process of step S661. The determined result is stored (step S664). Specifically, the winning determination random number value is compared with the success / failure determination table, and it is determined whether or not one of “small hit”, “medium winning”, “big win”, and “losing” is won. Judgment is made, and the judgment result is stored. At this time, if “Small Bonus”, “Medium Bonus”, or “Large Bonus” is won, a winning flag corresponding to each winning state is set (in the case of winning “Small Bonus”, When the determination flag is on, if the winning is “medium winning”, the medium winning determination flag is on, and if the winning is “big winning”, the big winning determination flag is set on).

  Next, the special symbol display control means 405b creates a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 350 on the basis of the result of the determination in step S664 (step S665). The special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 350 is a special electric accessory actuating operation by reading out the random number value for the special electric accessory actuating symbol from the result of the determination of the success / failure and the random number value stored in the process of step S661. It is created based on the stop symbol table in which stop symbols corresponding to the symbol random number values are stored (step S665).

  Next, based on the result of the determination in step S664, a special symbol variation pattern to be variably displayed on the special symbol display device 350 is created. As the special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation pattern random number value is read out of the result of the determination and the random number value stored in S661, and the variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern random value is stored. It is created based on the symbol variation pattern table that has been made (step S666).

  Next, the variation time of the special symbol is set based on the variation pattern created in the process of step S666 (step S667). The variation time of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation timer”) is created based on the variation pattern and the symbol variation time table in which the variation time is stored according to the variation pattern.

  Next, the symbol designating command including the symbol information of the special symbol created in steps S665 to S667 (mainly controlling the operation mode of the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 329, or controlling the decorative lamp. Control command) is transmitted to the effect control board 420 (step S668).

  Next, the setting necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol is executed (step S669). Specifically, the special symbol changing flag indicating that the symbol in the special symbol display device 350 is changing is turned on, the created special symbol is set, and the special symbol operation state is set to “fluctuating process”. . And after performing the setting required in order to start the fluctuation | variation of special symbols, a process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the special symbol changing process (step S608) of FIG.

  First, the special symbol control means 405 determines whether or not the special symbol variation timer is 0 (timeout) (step S680). If the special symbol change timer is not 0 (step S680: NO), the special symbol is changing, and the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation timer is 0 (step S680: YES), a symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 420 (step S681). The symbol stop command is, for example, a control command for stopping the variation of the decorative symbol in the effect display device 329.

  Next, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the setting for finalizing the special symbol is executed (step S682). Specifically, the special symbol changing flag is turned off, the special symbol operation state is set to “during confirmation time”, and a special symbol confirmation time (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol confirmation timer”) is set (for example, 0. 0). 496 seconds). The special symbol confirmation timer is a time period for stopping the special symbol on the special symbol display device 350 and maintaining the display of the stopped special symbol (determining and displaying the special symbol). And after performing the setting for finalizing a special symbol, a process is complete | finished.

  17A and 17B are flowcharts showing the processing contents in the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S609) of FIG.

  First, the special symbol control means 405 determines whether or not the special symbol confirmation timer is 0 (timeout) (step S690). If the special symbol confirmation timer is not 0 (step S690: NO), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the special symbol confirmation timer is 0 (step S690: YES), it is next determined whether or not it is “small hit” (step S691). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit determination flag set in the process of step S664 (see FIG. 15) of the special symbol variation start process (step S606) is ON.

  If it is “small hit” (step S691: YES), the special symbol is set for small hit (step S692). Specifically, the special symbol operation state is set to “waiting for variation start processing (small hit determination flag is off)” to secure an operation state for starting a new special symbol variation, and the special symbol is small. A setting indicating that a hit is being made (the small hitting / medium flag is turned on), a setting necessary for executing the special electric accessory management process (step S37), specifically, a special electric accessory related process The special electric accessory process execution flag used for confirming that the electric accessory management process (step S37) is in an execution state is turned on, and an interval time until the small hit start (hereinafter, “operation start wait timer”) "). The operation waiting time is a time (for example, 0.004 seconds) until the operation of the special electric utility starts after a special symbol confirmation timer (for example, 0.496 seconds) times out. Therefore, after the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol confirmation timer times out, and furthermore, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is executed after the operation start waiting timer times out (that is, after 0.5 seconds). The On the other hand, when it is not “small hit” (step S691: NO), it is next determined whether or not it is “medium hit” (step S693). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the middle hit determination flag set in the process of step S664 (see FIG. 15) of the special symbol variation start process (step S606) is ON.

  If it is “medium hit” (step S693: YES), the special symbol is set for mid hit (step S694). Specifically, the special symbol operation state is set to “waiting for variation start processing (intermediate hit determination flag is off)” to secure an operation state for starting a new special symbol variation, and the special symbol is Set to hit (middle hit middle flag is turned on), turn on the special electric accessory processing execution flag, and set the operation start waiting timer (for example, 0.004 seconds) until the middle hit start To do. On the other hand, when it is not “medium hit” (step S693: NO), it is next determined whether or not it is “big hit” (step S695). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination flag set in the process of step S664 (see FIG. 15) of the special symbol variation start process (step S606) is on.

  If it is a “hit” (step S695: YES), the special symbol is set for the big win (step S696). Specifically, the special symbol operating state is set to “Waiting for variation start processing (hit the jackpot determination flag is off)” to secure an operating state for starting a new special symbol variation, and the special symbol is a big hit Is set (turns on the big hit flag), turns on the special electric accessory processing execution flag, and sets an operation start waiting timer (for example, 17 seconds) until the big hit starts. On the other hand, when it is not “big hit” (step S695: NO), that is, when it is not won in any of the auxiliary game states of “small win”, “medium win”, and “big win”, when the special symbol is lost Setting is executed (step S697). In this process, the special symbol operation state is set to “waiting for variation start processing” to secure an operation state for starting a new special symbol variation.

  18A and 18B are flowcharts showing the processing contents in the special electric accessory management process (step S37) of FIG. First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, a special electric accessory operation starting process (step S713) and a special electric accessory operating process (step S715), which are main processes in the special electric accessory management process, are performed. , Special electric goods stop effective time process (step S711), winning prize winning ball winning ball discharge confirmation process (step S714), winning prize outlet discharging ball number confirmation process (step S707), winning prize winning ball winning number confirmation process (step S707) Step S709) and the special electric accessory operation mode setting process (step S712) will be briefly described. In the following description, processing related to the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b directly related to the present invention will be described, and description of processing related to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 330b at the time of “big hit” will be omitted.

  The special electric accessory operation start process (step S713) is necessary to start the operation of the blade members 321a and 321b (hereinafter referred to as “special electric accessory”) in order to open the upper prize winning opening 322. This is a process for executing the setting. Specifically, the upper prize winning counter winning number counter is initialized, the winning valid flag is turned on, the operation time of the special electric accessory (the time during which the blade members 321a and 321b are performing the opening / closing operation, Setting of “special electric accessory operation timer”).

  The special electric agent operating process (step S715) is a process for executing a setting necessary when the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped. Specifically, it is a process of confirming the number of game balls that have entered the upper grand prize winning opening 322 and executing a setting required when the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped.

  The effective time process after stopping the special electric accessory (step S711) is a process for executing the setting after the winning confirmation time has elapsed after the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped. Specifically, the settings required from the end of one round of “per V” to the start of the next round, turning off the winning valid flag, “small win” or “medium win” If there is no game ball in the upper prize winning opening 322, the setting for terminating the operation of the special electric accessory in “small hit” or “medium hit” is executed. The “winning confirmation time” is set in consideration of the time until the top winning ball detection switch 323 detects a game ball that has entered the top large winning port 322 by opening and closing the blade members 321a and 321b. For example, the time is set in consideration of a sufficient time until a game ball entered from the blade member 321b side flows down the stage 328a and is detected by the top winning ball detection switch 323.

  The special winning opening winning ball discharge confirmation process (step S714) is mainly a process of executing the setting after the timeout of the upper winning prize discharge confirmation timer. Specifically, turning off the V winning valid flag or comparing the upper prize winning prize winning number confirmation counter with the upper prize winning mouth discharge number confirmation counter, discharge of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 When the completion of the operation is confirmed, setting for ending the “per V”, “medium hit”, and “small hit” states is executed.

  The winning prize exit ball number confirmation process (step S707) is a process for confirming the number of game balls discharged into the upper prize winning opening 322.

  In the winning prize opening winning ball number confirmation process (step S709), when a gaming ball enters the upper winning hole 322, the setting of the upper winning hole discharge confirmation timer or the game ball that has entered the upper winning hole 322 is set. This is a process for updating the upper winning prize winning number confirmation counter used for confirming the number of entered balls.

  The special electric accessory operation mode setting process (step S712) is a process of setting the operation pattern of the special electric accessory. Specifically, the setting necessary for controlling a series of operation modes from the start to the end of the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is executed.

  In the following, details of the processing in the special electric accessory management process (step S37) will be described with reference to FIGS. 18A and 18B. In this process, the operating state of the special electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as “special electric accessory operating state”) is mainly checked to determine the special electric accessory operating state (processing state). Each process described above is executed according to the above.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not the special electric accessory process is being executed (step S701). Specifically, is the special electric accessory processing execution flag set in step S692, step S694, step S696 (see FIGS. 17A and 17B) in the special symbol confirmation time processing (step S609) turned on? Confirm whether or not.

  If the special electric accessory process is not being executed (step S701: NO), it is not possible to execute the special electric accessory management process, and thus the process ends. On the other hand, if the special electric accessory processing is being executed (step S701: YES), it is next determined whether or not the V winning condition device is operating (step S702). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the “V winning condition apparatus flag” set in the process of step S705 described later is ON. If the V winning condition device is operating (step S702: YES), the process proceeds to step S706. On the other hand, if the V winning condition device is not operating (step S702: NO), it is next determined whether or not the V winning valid flag is on (step S703). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning valid flag set in the process of step S794 of the large winning opening winning ball number confirmation process (step S709) described later is ON.

  If the V winning validity flag is not on (step S703: NO), the process proceeds to step S706. In the present embodiment, as already described in steps S307 and S310 (see FIG. 12) of the error management process (step S33), a game ball enters the V winning opening 326 when the V winning validity flag is not on. Even so, since the detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326 is determined to be invalid by the winning validity determining means, “per V” does not occur. On the other hand, if the V winning validity flag is ON (step S703: YES), it is next determined whether or not a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326 (step S704). In the present embodiment, after determining whether or not the V prize valid flag is ON, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the V prize opening 326. Conversely, After determining whether or not a game ball has entered the V winning opening 326, it may be determined whether or not the V winning validity flag is on.

  If no game ball has entered the V winning opening 326 (step S704: NO), the process proceeds to step S706. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the V winning opening 326 (step S704: YES), the V winning condition device is set during operation (the V winning condition device flag is turned on) (step S705). At this time, an operation start waiting timer in “per V” is set. The operation start waiting timer for “per V” is set to be longer than the operation start waiting timer for “small hit” and “medium hit”, and during this time, an effect (specific area passing effect) in “per V” is executed. I try to do it.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the special electric accessory is “waiting for operation” (step S706). The operation state of the special electric accessory is “waiting for operation” means that the special electric accessory stop effective time process (step S711), which will be described later, is performed in step S757 (see FIG. 23), or the winning prize winning ball is discharged. This is an operation state set in the processing of step S767 and step S768 (see FIG. 24) of the confirmation processing (step S714), and is set to enable execution of the special electric accessory operation start processing (step S713). It is. When the special electric accessory operation state is “waiting for operation” (step S706: YES), a special electric accessory operation start process is executed (step S713), and after executing the special electric accessory operation start process, step The process proceeds to S712. On the other hand, when the operation state of the special electric accessory is not “waiting for operation” (step S706: NO), the special winning opening discharged ball number confirmation process (step S707) is executed.

  After executing the winning prize exit ball number confirmation process, it is next determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating state is “waiting for discharge” (step S708). The operation state of the special electric accessory is “waiting for discharge” means that the operation state set in step S755 or step S754 (see FIG. 23) of the effective time process after stopping the special electric accessory described later (step S711). This is a state set to enable execution of the special winning opening winning ball discharge confirmation process (step S714). When the operation state of the special electric accessory is “waiting for discharge” (step S708: YES), the winning prize winning ball winning ball discharge confirmation process is executed (step S714), and after the winning prize winning ball winning ball discharge confirmation process is executed. The process proceeds to step S712. On the other hand, when the operation state of the special electric accessory is not “waiting to be discharged” (step S708: NO), a special winning opening winning ball number confirmation process (step S709) is executed.

  After the special winning opening winning ball number confirmation process is executed, it is next determined whether or not the operation state of the special electric accessory is “in operation” (step S710). The special electric accessory operating state is “in operation” is a state set in step S733 or step S734 (see FIG. 19) of the special electric accessory operation starting process (step S713). This is a state that is set to enable execution of the process during the operation of an accessory (step S715).

  When the special electric accessory operating state is “operating” (step S710: YES), the special electric accessory operating process is executed (step S715), and after the special electric accessory operating process is executed, step S712 is executed. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the operation state of the special electric accessory is not “operating” (step S710: NO), next, an effective time process after stopping the special electric accessory is executed (step S711). Note that if the special electric accessory operating state is not any of the “operating waiting”, “operating” or “waiting discharge” operating states, the special electric accessory operating state is “after operation stopped”. “Prize ball valid time” is set. Therefore, the effective time process after stopping the special electric accessory (step S711) is executed. It should be noted that the operation state of the special electric accessory is “during the winning ball valid time after the operation is stopped” is set in the process of step S745 (see FIG. 22) of the special electric accessory operation process (step S715). This is a state that is set to enable execution of the effective time process (step S711) after stopping the special electric accessory.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the special electric accessory operation starting process (step S713) of FIG. 18A.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not the operation start waiting timer is 0 (step S730). When the operation start waiting timer is not 0 (step S730: NO), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the operation start waiting timer is 0 (step S730: YES), a special electric accessory operation start command is transmitted to the effect control board 420 (step S731). The special electric accessory operation start command is a control command for executing an effect at the start of the operation of the special electric accessory.

  Next, it is determined whether or not “per V” (step S732). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning condition apparatus flag set in the process of step S705 (see FIG. 18A) of the special electric accessory management process (step S37) is ON. When it is “per V” (step S732: YES), settings necessary for starting the operation of the special electric accessory in “per V” are executed (step S733). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation state is set to “in operation” and the special electric accessory operation flag used to check whether the special electric accessory is in operation or not is turned on (in operation). ), Turn on the movable accessory action flag used to confirm that the action of the movable accessory is in the running state, turn on the winning valid flag, set the special electric accessory action timer, Initializes the winning prize counter. In this embodiment, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b in “per V” is “open state maintaining time 0.9 seconds (closed state maintaining time 0.5 seconds) × opening / closing operation frequency 18 times (closed). "Number of states 17 times" "round (when a predetermined number of game balls enter the upper prize winning opening 322 (when the upper winning ball detection switch 323 detects a predetermined number of game balls), 18 Even if it is less than the number of times, it is converted to the closed state and one round is ended), and it has been described that 15 rounds are set as the maximum duration round, but in this processing, the maximum duration round is set to one round It will be explained as a thing. Therefore, 24.7 seconds for one round is set for the special electric accessory operation timer. When the number of rounds is set to any one of 2 to 15 rounds, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous number counter (continuous number counter-1) after the end of the processing for one round. If the value becomes 0, that round becomes the final round per V.

  On the other hand, if it is not “per V” (step S732: NO), settings necessary for starting the operation of the special electric accessory in “small hit” or “medium hit” are executed (step S734). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation state is set to “in operation”, the special electric accessory operation flag is turned on, the movable accessory operation flag is turned on, the winning valid flag is turned on, and the top grand prize is won. Initialize the winning prize counter.

  Next, a special electric accessory operation timer corresponding to “small hit” or “medium hit” is set (step S735). In the present embodiment, the special electric accessory operation timer for “medium hit” is set to be longer than the special electric accessory operation timer for “small hit”. In the present embodiment, as already described, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is “open state maintaining time 0.4 seconds × opening / closing operation number of times”, ”Is set to“ open state maintenance time 0.4 seconds (closed state maintenance time 0.8 seconds) × opening / closing operation frequency 2 times (closed state frequency 1 time) ”. Therefore, in the case of “small hit”, the special electric accessory operation timer is set to 0.4 seconds, and in the case of “medium hit”, the special electric accessory operation timer is set to 1.6 seconds. Then, after setting the special electric accessory operation timer corresponding to “small hit” or “medium hit”, the process is ended.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the winning prize exit ball number confirmation processing (step S707) of FIG. 18A.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not there is a discharge ball from the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S780). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is detection information indicating that the game ball has been discharged from the upper prize winning opening 322. If there is no discharge ball from the top prize winning opening 322 (step S780: NO), the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when there is a discharge ball from the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S780: YES), 1 is added to the upper prize winning opening discharge confirmation counter (upper prize winning opening discharge confirmation counter + 1) (step S781), and processing is performed. Exit.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the large winning opening winning ball number confirmation processing (step S709) of FIG. 18B.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S790). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is detection information indicating that a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322. If no game ball has entered the upper university winning opening 322 (step S790: NO), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S790: YES), an upper prize winning discharge confirmation timer is set (step S791). Specifically, the upper prize winning port discharge confirmation timer is set after a game ball that has entered the upper prize winning port 322 is detected by the upper prize winning ball detection switch 323. The setting of the upper-award winning port discharge confirmation timer is such that a sufficient amount of time is assumed that a game ball that has entered the upper-award winning port 322 is discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 320 (or outside the upper-award winning port 322). (For example, 15 seconds) is set.

  Next, 1 is added to the upper large winning opening winning number confirmation counter (upper large winning opening winning number confirming counter + 1) (step S792).

  Next, a winning command indicating that a ball has been placed in the upper prize winning opening 322 is transmitted to the effect control board 420 (step S793). The effect control board 420 executes an effect at the time of winning based on the winning command. The winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 420 every time a game ball that has entered the upper university winning opening 322 is detected.

  Next, the V winning validity flag is set to ON (step S794), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the special electric accessory operating process (step S715) of FIG. 18B.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S740). If no game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S740: NO), the process proceeds to step S742. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening 322 (step S740: YES), 1 is added to the upper prize winning opening prize counter (upper prize winning prize counter +1) (step S741).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the upper grand prize winning opening 322 is the maximum number of winning (step S742). Here, in the present embodiment, as already described, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a, 321b during “per V” does not reach the 18th opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a, 321b. Even in such a case, when a predetermined number, that is, the maximum number of winning balls is reached in the upper prize winning opening 322, one round is ended.

  When the number of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 has reached the maximum number of winning (step S742: YES), the process proceeds to step S744. On the other hand, if the number of game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 has not reached the maximum number of winnings (step S742: NO), then the special electric accessory operation timer is 0 (timeout)? It is determined whether or not (step S743).

  If the special electric accessory operation timer is not 0 (step S743: NO), the operation of the special electric accessory has not stopped, and thus the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special electric accessory operation timer is 0 (step S743: YES), an operation stop command indicating that the operation of the special electric accessory has stopped is transmitted to the effect control board 420. The effect control board 420 executes an effect when the special electric accessory is stopped based on the operation stop command.

  Next, the setting necessary for stopping the operation of the special electric accessory is executed (step S745). Specifically, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “valid winning ball valid time after operation is stopped”, the special electric accessory operating flag is turned off, and the winning confirmation time is set (for example, set to 1.7 seconds). ) To turn off (closed) the special winning opening opening flag for controlling the opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory. After performing the setting necessary for stopping the operation of the special electric accessory, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the effective time processing after stopping the special electric accessory in FIG. 18B (step S711).

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not the winning confirmation time is 0 (timeout) (step S750). If the winning confirmation time is not 0 (step S750: NO), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the winning confirmation time is 0 (step S750: NO), the movable accessory operation flag is set to OFF (step S751). In this process, when the winning confirmation time has elapsed, the movable accessory operation flag is set to OFF.

  As described above, the winning confirmation time is set when the special electric accessory operation timer has timed out in “small hit”, “medium win”, or “per V” (special electric accessory operating process) The process of step S745 in step S715 (see FIG. 21) Therefore, the timing at which the movable accessory action flag is set to be different is different in “small hit”, “medium hit”, and “per V”. Therefore, since the timing of ending the operation of the movable accessory 324b is different, even when the operation pattern table is one type, a plurality of types of operation patterns can be realized. (Details will be described later).

  Next, it is determined whether “per V” or not (step S752). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning condition apparatus flag is ON.

  If “per V” (step S752: YES), settings necessary for processing until the game ball is discharged during “per V” (end interval setting per V) are executed (step S755). In this process, after the end of one round per V, settings necessary for shifting to the next round are executed. Specifically, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “waiting for discharge”, and the winning valid flag is turned off. When the continuous number counter is not 0, an interval time (for example, 4.28 seconds) until the start of the next round is set. When the continuous number counter is 0, the interval time is not set. Like that. Although not shown, when the continuous number counter is not 0, the operation of the special electric accessory for the next round is started after the interval time has elapsed. Then, after setting the end interval per V, the process proceeds to step S757. On the other hand, if it is not “per V” (step S752: NO), it is determined whether or not the top prize winning number winning counter is 0 (step S753).

  If the upper winning prize winning number confirmation counter is not 0 (step S753: NO), the setting required for the processing until the game ball is discharged during “small hit” or “medium hit” (“small hit”) The end or “medium hit” end interval setting) is executed (step S754). Specifically, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “waiting for discharge”, and the winning valid flag is turned off. Then, after executing “small hit” end or “medium hit” end interval setting, the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if the upper winning prize winning number confirmation counter is 0 (step S753: YES), a discharge completion command indicating that the game ball has been discharged is transmitted to the effect control board 420 (step S756). In the present process, the case where the upper prize winning number confirmation counter is 0 is a state in which a game ball has not entered the upper prize winning opening 322. Therefore, in this case, even if the game ball has not entered the upper prize winning opening 322, it is determined by the game ball discharge completion determination means that the discharge has been completed, and the discharge completion state (discharge completion flag is set). ON) is set. It should be noted that the discharge completion command is transmitted to the effect control board 420 when all of the game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening 322 are detected.

  Next, the setting necessary to end the operation of the special electric accessory in “small hit” or “medium hit” is executed (step S757). Specifically, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “waiting for operation”, and the special electric accessory executing flag, the winning valid flag, the V winning valid flag, and the small win / medium winning flag are turned off. Then, the upper prize winning number winning number confirmation counter and the upper prize winning number discharge number confirmation counter are initialized. And after performing the setting required in order to complete | finish operation | movement of a special electric accessory, a process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the big winning opening winning ball discharge confirmation processing (step S714) of FIG. 18B.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not the top prize winning port discharge confirmation timer is 0 (timeout) (step S760). If the top prize winning port discharge confirmation timer is not 0 (step S760: NO), the process proceeds to step S762. On the other hand, if the top prize winning exit discharge confirmation timer is 0 (step S760: YES), the V prize valid flag is turned off, and then the value of the top prize winning exit number confirmation counter and the top prize winning prize confirmation are confirmed. The counter values are compared, and it is determined whether or not the value of the upper-award winning port winning number confirmation counter is larger than the value of the upper-award winning port discharge number confirmation counter (step S762). In addition, when the value of the top university winning mouth winning number confirmation counter is larger than the value of the top university winning mouth discharge number confirmation counter, the game ball is not completely discharged. The case where the value of the upper winning prize winning number confirmation counter is not larger than the value of is that the game ball has been discharged.

  If the value of the upper prize winning port winning number confirmation counter is larger than the value of the upper university winning mouth discharge number confirmation counter (step S761: YES), the game ball has not yet been discharged, and thus the process is terminated. At this time, if the upper prize winning port discharge confirmation timer has timed out, it is determined by the game ball discharge completion determination means that an abnormality has occurred in the discharge, and an error state is set. On the other hand, if the value of the upper-award winning port winning number confirmation counter is not larger than the value of the upper-award winning port discharge number confirmation counter (step S761: NO), it is next determined whether or not the V-winning valid flag is off. (Step S763).

  If the V prize valid flag is on (step S763: YES), the V prize valid flag is turned off (step S764). When this process is executed, since the game ball discharge is completed before the upper-award winning port discharge confirmation timer times out, the V winning valid flag is turned off with the completion of the game ball discharge, and the game ball Is sent to the effect control board 420 (step S765). At this time, since the game ball discharge completion determining means determines that the game ball discharge has been normally completed, the game ball discharge completion determination unit sets the discharge completion state (the discharge completion flag is on). On the other hand, if the V winning validity flag is OFF (step 763: YES), a discharge completion command indicating that the game ball has been discharged is transmitted to the effect control board 420 (step S765).

  Next, it is determined whether “per V” or not (step S766). If “per V” (step S766: YES), settings necessary to end the operation of the special electric accessory in “per V” are executed (step S767). Specifically, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “waiting for operation”, the special electric accessory executing flag is turned off, the V prize condition device is turned off, the upper prize winning prize confirmation counter, the upper prize Initialize the mouth discharge count confirmation counter. When the number of rounds is set to 2 to 15 and the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “waiting for operation” and the special electric accessory is executed. The middle flag is turned on, the movable accessory operation flag is turned on, the V winning condition device is turned on, and the upper prize winning port winning number confirmation counter and the upper winning mouth discharge number confirmation counter are initialized.

  On the other hand, if it is not “per V” (step S766: NO), the setting necessary to end the operation of the special electric accessory in “small hit” or “medium hit” is executed (step S768). Specifically, the special electric accessory operating state is set to “waiting for operation”, the special electric accessory executing flag is turned off, the movable accessory operating flag is turned off, the small hitting / medium hitting / medium flag is set Turn off and initialize the top winning prize winning number confirmation counter and the upper winning mouth discharge number confirmation counter.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing contents in the special electric accessory operation mode setting process (step S712) of FIG. 18B.

  First, the special electric accessory control means 407 determines whether or not the special electric accessory operation flag is on (step S770). If the special electric accessory operation flag is not on (step S770), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory operation flag is on (step S770: YES), it is next determined whether or not the “big prize opening opening flag” set in step S773 and step S774 described later is on. Determination is made (step S771). If the special winning opening opening flag is ON (step S771: YES), the opening process of the opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory has already been set, so the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the special winning opening release flag is not on (step S771: NO), it is next determined whether or not it is “per V” (step S772). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning condition apparatus flag set in the process of step S705 of the special electric accessory management process (step S37) is ON.

  If “per V” (step S772: YES), the setting of the opening pattern of the opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory in “per V” is executed (step S773). Specifically, an excitation pattern for exciting an electric drive source for operating the blade members 321a and 321b, for example, a solenoid, is set, and the special winning opening opening flag is turned on. The blade members 321a and 321b are configured to be opened and closed based on the excitation pattern set in this process. The excitation pattern is set according to the special electric accessory operation timer in “per V” set in the process of step S733 (see FIG. 19) of the special electric accessory operation start process (step S713) and the predetermined “per V”. Is set based on the solenoid excitation pattern table in FIG. In the solenoid excitation pattern table, a special electric accessory operation timer and a solenoid excitation pattern are stored in association with each other. Although not shown, when the number of rounds is set to any one of 2 to 15 rounds, the number of rounds is set in the continuous number counter. Then, after setting the opening pattern of the opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory in “per V”, the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is not “per V” (step S772: NO), the setting of the opening pattern of the opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory in “small hit” or “medium hit” is executed (step S774). In this process, as in the process of step S773, an electric drive source for operating the blade members 321a and 321b, for example, an excitation pattern for exciting a solenoid is set, and the special winning opening opening flag is turned on. The excitation pattern is set by the special electric accessory operation timer and the solenoid in “small hit” or “medium hit” set in the process of step S735 (see FIG. 19) of the special electric accessory operation start process (step S713). Set based on the excitation pattern table. Then, after setting the opening pattern of the opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory in “small hit” or “medium hit”, the processing is ended.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process contents in the movable object management process (step S38) of FIG. In the movable object management process, in order to drive the first movable accessory 324a, the second movable accessory 324b, and the rotating body movable accessory 324c, each movable accessory is driven. A process for controlling the electrical drive source (for example, a motor or a solenoid) is executed. In the following description, only the processing content related to the operation control of the second movable accessory 324b, which is a characteristic element of the present invention, will be described, and the operation control of the first movable accessory 324a and the rotary movable object 324c will be described. The processing content is omitted.

  First, the movable object control means 409 determines whether or not the movable accessory action flag is on (step S840). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the movable accessory action flag set in steps S733 and S734 (see FIG. 19) of the special electric accessory action start process (step S713) is ON.

  If the movable accessory operation flag is ON (step S840: YES), it is next determined whether or not the operation timer value is 0 (step S841). If the operation timer value is 0 (step S841: YES), a basic operation timer is set (step S842). In this process, as shown in FIG. 7B, an operation time (2.500 seconds) for one cycle of the operation of the second movable accessory 324b is set as a basic operation timer. Then, after setting the basic operation timer, an operation flag corresponding to the operation timer value is set with reference to the operation pattern table (step S843). In this process, since the initial value of the basic operation timer is the operation timer value, it is set to “00H” (see the operation flag corresponding to the operation timer value “2.500 s”). Then, based on the set operation flag, the movable object drive signal is controlled (step S844), and the process ends. At this time, the movable object drive signal is not generated until the operation timer value becomes “1.448 s”.

  On the other hand, when the operation timer value is not 0 (step S841: NO), the operation flag corresponding to the operation timer value is set with reference to the operation pattern table (step S843). Then, based on the set operation flag, the movable object drive signal is controlled (step S844), and the process ends.

  Again, the description returns to the process of step S840.

  When the movable accessory operation flag is off (step S840: YES), the operation timer value is initialized (cleared), that is, the operation timer value is set to “0.000 s” (step S845).

  As described above, the movable action flag is set to OFF when the winning confirmation time has elapsed as described above (step S751 of the effective time process after stopping the special electric accessory (step S711)). (See FIG. 23). In this process, since the operation timer value is “0.000 s”, the operation flag is set to “00H”. Therefore, control is performed so that the movable object drive signal is not generated until a new basic operation time is set.

  Here, the operation of the second movable accessory 324b in the case of “small hit”, “medium hit”, and “per V” will be described.

  FIG. 27A to FIG. 27C are timing charts relating to operation control of the movable accessory (second movable accessory 324b) in the present embodiment.

  Here, the time “V” shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B is the sum of the special symbol confirmation time (0.496 seconds) and the operation start waiting timer (0.004 seconds) (0.5 seconds). “W” is a special electric accessory operation timer, time “X” is a winning confirmation time (1.7 seconds), and time “Y” is a specific region passing effect time (the effect time that is executed when the specified region is passed) The time “Z” indicates a basic operation timer (the operation start waiting timer in “per V” corresponds)). The various times are not limited to the above times and can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 27A is a timing chart regarding the operation control of the second movable accessory 324b in the case of “small hit”.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the case of “small hit”, after the special symbol confirmation time (0.496 seconds) and the operation start waiting timer (0.004 seconds) have elapsed, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is performed. At this time, the special electric accessory operation timer is set to 0.4 seconds. The operation timer value is cleared 2.1 seconds after the elapse of 0.4 seconds of the special electric accessory operation timer and 1.7 seconds of the winning confirmation time.

  Therefore, the output of the movable object drive signal to the solenoid 33 is stopped before the operation of one cycle of the second movable accessory 324b is completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27A, in the second movable accessory 324b, the first operation state (energization state (excitation)) and the second operation state (energization stop state (demagnetization)) are repeated twice. The third time, that is, the operation for one cycle is not executed.

  FIG. 27B is a timing chart regarding the operation control of the second movable accessory 324b in the case of “medium hit”. As shown in FIG. 27B, in the case of “medium hit”, after the special symbol confirmation time (0.496 seconds) and the operation start waiting timer (0.004 seconds) have elapsed, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b is performed. At this time, the special electric accessory operation timer is set to 1.6 seconds. The operation timer value is cleared 3.3 seconds after the special electric accessory operation timer 1.6 seconds and the winning confirmation time 1.7 seconds have elapsed (2.5 seconds for one cycle and 0.2 seconds). (In the case of “medium hit”, the basic operation timer is set twice. Therefore, the second operation of the second movable accessory 324b in the second operation is performed.) The operation timer value is cleared on the way).

  Therefore, the output of the movable object drive signal to the solenoid 33 is stopped before the operation of the second movable accessory 324b for two cycles is completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27B, in the second movable accessory 324b, the first operation state and the second operation state are repeated for one cycle (three times).

  FIG. 27C is a timing chart regarding the operation control of the second movable accessory 324b in the case of “per V”. FIG. 27C shows a part of the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b at the time of “per V”.

  As shown in FIG. 27C, in the case of “per winning V”, a game ball enters the V winning opening 326 when “small winning” or “medium winning” occurs (discharge detection for V winning opening). When the entry of a game ball is detected by the switch 326a), after the specific region passing effect time (17 seconds) has elapsed, the opening / closing operation of the blade members 321a and 321b in "per V" is started. At this time, the special electric accessory operation timer is set to 24.7 seconds (one round).

  The operation timer value is cleared when 24.7 seconds (when the maximum winning number is reached) of the special electric accessory operation timer and 1.7 seconds of the winning confirmation time have elapsed 26 After 4 seconds (after 10 seconds of 25 seconds and 1.4 seconds have elapsed).

  Therefore, in principle, the operation timer value is cleared during the operation of one cycle of the second movable accessory 324b at the eleventh time.

  As described above, the timing for clearing the operation timer value is different in each of “small hit”, “medium hit”, and “per V” (that is, the movable accessory 324b performs different operations depending on each hit. ). As a result, according to the present invention, even if the operation pattern table is one type, a plurality of types of operation patterns can be realized.

  According to the ball game machine according to the present invention configured as described above, a drive signal for driving a movable accessory is generated based only on an operation pattern for one cycle of the movable accessory, and the generation is performed. The drive signal thus output is output to an accessory driving means for driving the movable accessory, and the output drive signal is forcibly stopped based on a predetermined condition. As a result, it is possible to realize the operation of a plurality of types of movable accessories even with an operation pattern for one cycle.

  The present invention is useful in the technical field related to a ball game machine.

1 is a front perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a ball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the ball game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a front view which shows the schematic structure of the game board in the ball game machine shown in FIG. It is a schematic block diagram of the variable prize apparatus in the ball game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the control system of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of a structure of the movable type | mold accessory in the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure with which it uses for description of operation | movement control of the movable accessory in the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the ball game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed every 4 ms. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the regular random number update process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the input management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the error management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special symbol management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the start opening confirmation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special symbol fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special symbol variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special symbol confirmation time process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special symbol confirmation time process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special electric accessory management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special electric accessory management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special electric accessory operation | movement start process of FIG. 18A. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the big winning opening discharge ball number confirmation process of FIG. 18A. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the big winning opening winning ball number confirmation process of FIG. 18B. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the process during operation of the special electric accessory of FIG. 18B. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the effective time process after the special electric accessory stop of FIG. 18B. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the big winning opening winning ball discharge | emission confirmation process of FIG. 18B. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the special electric accessory operation | movement mode setting process of FIG. 18B. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content in the movable object management process of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement control of a movable accessory. It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement control of a movable accessory. It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement control of a movable accessory.

Explanation of symbols

130 speakers,
150 light emitting means (decorative lamp part),
240 prize ball payout cassette,
320 Variable winning device,
324 Movable character,
329 effect display device,
330 Attacker,
340 1st special symbol starting port,
341 2nd special symbol start opening,
350 special symbol display device,
360 Normal design starting gate,
370 Normal symbol display device,
380 General prize opening,
400 Main control board,
401 input management means;
401a winning ball counting means,
401b discharge ball counting means,
401c reserved ball number storage means,
403 normal electric accessory control means,
405 Special symbol control means,
405a Auxiliary game lottery means,
405b Special symbol display control means,
407 Special electric accessory control means,
407a Auxiliary game control means,
407b Special game control means,
409 movable object control means,
409a basic operation time setting means,
409b movable object operation mode storage means,
409c drive signal output control means,
409d drive signal stop control means,
411 winning processing means,
413 error management means,
415 Game recovery means,
420 production control board,
421 effect display device control means,
423 light emission control means,
425 sound wave output control means,
430 payout control board,
440 launch control board,
450 Power supply control board.

Claims (5)

A game area formed on the game board;
An opening / closing member that is formed in the game area and that can be converted into an open state that allows a game ball to enter by performing an opening / closing operation in a predetermined manner and a closed state that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game ball A variable winning device having a game space for playing a game ball entered by opening and closing the opening and closing member;
A movable accessory that is formed at a predetermined position in the game space and that changes the falling direction or the rolling direction of the game ball that has entered the game space by executing an operation having periodicity; and
An accessory driving means for driving the movable accessory;
An operation pattern storage means for storing only an operation pattern for one cycle of the movable accessory;
Drive control means for controlling the driving of the accessory driving means based on the action pattern stored in the action pattern storage means,
The drive control means forcibly stops the driving of the accessory driving means based on a predetermined condition when an operation for one cycle of the movable accessory is being executed. Ball game machine. In addition, a start port formed in the gaming area,
Based on the entry of the game ball into the start port, a series of operations from the start to the end of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member is controlled to generate an auxiliary gaming state which is a first gaming state advantageous to the player An auxiliary gaming state generating means for causing
The auxiliary game state generating means has a function capable of generating a plurality of auxiliary game states with different operation times from the start to the end of a series of operations of the opening and closing member,
2. The ball game according to claim 1, wherein the drive control unit forcibly stops the driving of the accessory driving unit based on an operation time of the opening / closing member in each of the auxiliary game states. Machine.   The drive control means forcibly stops and controls the driving of the accessory driving means when a predetermined time elapses after a series of operations of the opening / closing member in each of the auxiliary game states is completed. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2. Furthermore, a specific winning area formed inside the variable winning device,
A special game state that is a second game state advantageous to the player is controlled by controlling a series of operations from the start to the end of the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member based on the entry of the game ball into the specific winning area. Special game state generating means for generating,
The special game state generating means has a function capable of generating a plurality of special game states with different operation times from the start to the end of a series of operations of the opening and closing member,
The drive control means forcibly stops and controls the driving of the accessory driving means based on the operation time of the opening / closing member in each of the special game state or the auxiliary game state. 4. A ball game machine according to any one of 3 above.   The drive control means forcibly stops the driving of the accessory driving means when a predetermined time elapses after a series of operations of the opening / closing member in each of the special game states has ended. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4.

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