JP2009078000A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide means capable of surely compensating the state that no out ball is left inside a ball performance part when moving a game machine, in a pinball game machine which shifts to a special game when identification information is varied for the prescribed time and then the stopped identification information is in a prescribed form and is further provided with the ball performance part for executing a mechanical performance by the out ball. <P>SOLUTION: The pinball game machine includes means for forcibly discharging the out ball present inside the ball performance part to the outside of the game machine when a RAM is cleared. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is a pachinko machine of the type that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the effect is displayed on the effect display unit based on the game ball entering the starting port and the effect is a predetermined display result. It relates to gaming machines.

  The most popular pachinko machines currently have a special symbol on the display section such as 7-segment, which is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the start opening (start chucker). When the special symbol is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is a predetermined condition Is a model that is called “Digipachi” (conventional “first-class game machine”). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed is variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. And when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change accordingly, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also changes to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). Then, the player recognizes that the transition to the special game has been confirmed because the decorative symbol has stopped in a predetermined manner.

Here, since this mechanism is common to this type of pachinko machine, in order to differentiate it from other types, how to devise the overall production including the variation aspect of the above-mentioned design, and to have high interest It is focused on whether to grant. For example, the notice effect is one of them, and a specific character or the like is displayed between the start of the symbol change and the stop of the symbol (typically, from the start of the symbol change to the reach state). It is an effect to display in advance that there is a high possibility of developing into a reach, a possibility of developing into a super reach, and a high probability of winning a jackpot.
JP 2006-239251

  In this way, in the conventional first-class pachinko gaming machines, there are a variety of effects on the liquid crystal such as decorative symbols and notice display, but the content should be a symbol game machine rather than a pachinko game machine. The game content is monotonous. By the way, the original fun of pachinko machines is the traditional second-class pachinko machine that can make you feel the fun of hitting the movement of game balls released to the game area. Equivalent to. Here, the second-class pachinko gaming machine has a special game transition opportunity in which the variable winning opening is opened and closed for a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice) or for a predetermined period of time by hitting a starting ball on the game board. In addition to executing a grant game (sometimes referred to as a first stage special game), in a distribution device (variable prize opening) that is different from a normal area called a specific area in the special game transition opportunity grant game When a game ball flows into the area, a special game (also referred to as a second stage special game) that gives a high profit to the player is executed. However, in the second type pachinko gaming machine, the complicated movement of the game ball is directly connected to the profit state of the player, which causes a situation where the player is tired. Specifically, in the second-class pachinko machine, special entry through a plurality of steps such as entering the starting prize opening → opening the variable prize opening → entering the variable prize opening → sorting within the variable prize opening. Although the game moves to the game, the player (1) is irritated when it is difficult to enter the starting prize opening by adjusting the nail, and (2) the game ball to the variable prize opening by adjusting the nail. (3) When a game ball enters the variable prize opening, it is unlucky or poorly addicted to the big hit area (specific area). It makes you feel frustrated even if you fail many times. As described above, such an irritating feeling is caused because the movement of the game ball is directly linked to the profit state of the player. Furthermore, in the second type pachinko gaming machine, it is necessary to keep the movement inside the accessory always constant from the viewpoint of imparting the player with the opportunity to grant the profit fairly. For this reason, the movement inside the accessory cannot be complicated, and the movement tends to be monotonous.

  Therefore, the present invention is advantageous to the player when the identification information stopped after the identification information has been displayed on the identification information display unit for a predetermined time based on the game ball entering the starting port and then stopped. Based on the standard game content that does not make the player feel so frustrated that it shifts to a special special game state, while directing the movement of the ball like a conventional second-class pachinko machine It is possible to make the player feel the visible hits through the possession, and the monotonous movement of the actors in the conventional second-class pachinko machine has been eliminated. The first object is to provide a means capable of moving an object.

  Furthermore, when executing the mechanical effect by the movement of the ball, it is necessary that the game ball necessary for the effect exists in the ball effect unit when the execution timing of the effect is reached. Therefore, it is assumed that the ball production unit is provided with a storage unit for stocking game balls for the production. In addition, a temporary stopping unit for temporarily stopping the game ball (for example, temporarily stopping) is provided in order to increase the effect even when the effect is executed using the game ball released from the storage unit. It is preferable. However, when the gaming machine has a function of storing and temporarily stopping the game ball in such a ball production unit, for example, when the game machine is moved to the same affiliate store, the game left in the ball production unit There is a risk of damage to an accessory or the like in the sphere production unit by the sphere. Therefore, the present invention provides means that can reliably compensate for a state in which no game ball is left in the ball effect unit when the ball game machine having a function of storing the game ball in the ball effect unit is moved. Is the second purpose.

  As a result of research related to the present invention, Patent Document 1 is presented as a prior art. The pachinko gaming machine according to Patent Document 1 is a model that stores a winning ball and executes a pinball game using the stored ball as a notice effect. The document also describes that the ball rolling time in the pinball game is selected from a plurality of types. However, there is no function of forcibly releasing the winning ball storage outside the ball effect area when the RAM is cleared.

The present invention (1) includes one or a plurality of entrance openings including a start opening (special drawing start opening 2110) disposed in a game area in which a game ball can roll,
A lottery means (win / no lottery means 1135) for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player based on the entrance to the starting port (special drawing starting port 2110);
An identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2131) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol);
Based on the ball entering the start opening (special drawing start opening 2110), the variation time of the identification information (special symbol) and stop identification information are determined, and the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means (win / fail lottery means 1135) is determined. Identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141) for determining a predetermined mode as the stop identification information in the case of winning,
In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1141), the identification information (special symbol) is displayed in a variable time variation manner on the identification information display portion (special symbol display portion 2131). Then, identification information display control means (special drawing control means 1151) for controlling to display the stop identification information,
When the stop identification information is in the predetermined mode, special game control means (special game execution means 1172) for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
Game information temporary storage means (game state temporary storage means 1190 etc.) for temporarily storing information related to the game;
A bullet ball having game information erasure means (RAM clear switch 198) operable by an operator for erasing information temporarily stored in the game information temporary storage means (game state temporary storage means 1190, etc.) In gaming machines,
The ball game machine
It further has a ball effect section that notifies or suggests the transition to the special game by executing a ball effect using a game ball (hereinafter referred to as an out ball) that has entered the predetermined entrance,
The ball production section
Out ball storage means (a first storage unit 2151 and a second storage unit 2152) capable of storing the out ball that has entered the ball effect unit side from the predetermined entrance,
An out sphere effect area where an effect is produced by the out sphere, which exists downstream of the out sphere storage means (the first storage unit 2151 and the second storage unit 2152);
Out sphere storage releasing means (first storage) for releasing the out sphere stored in the out sphere storage means (first storage part 2151, second storage part 2152) for the sphere effect and releasing it to the out sphere effect region. Sphere outlet shutter, first reservoir drive means 2151c and second reservoir drive means 2152c) installed in the unit 2151 and the second reservoir 2152,
Out ball effect availability determination means (sphere effect availability determination means 2162b-1) for determining whether or not a ball effect is possible in the out ball;
Out ball effect content determination means (ball effect content determination means 2162b-2) for determining the content of the ball effect in the out ball based on the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means (win / fail lottery means 1135);
In accordance with the content of the ball effect determined by the out-ball effect content determination unit (ball effect content determination unit 2162b-2), the ball effect is executed in the ball effect unit in accordance with the variation time of the identification information (special symbol). , Out ball effect control means (sphere effect device drive control means 2162b-3),
The ball game machine
When the information is erased by the game information erasing means (RAM clear switch 198), all the out spheres stored in the out sphere storage means (first storage part 2151, second storage part 2152) are stored in the sphere. It is a bullet ball game machine which further has out ball storage forced discharge means at the time of erasing game related information (ball removal control means 2162c-2 at power interruption return) forcibly discharging outside the performance section.

In the present invention (2), the sphere production unit temporarily stops the out sphere released from the out sphere storage means (the first storage unit 2151 and the second storage unit 2152) to the out sphere production region. , The out-ball temporary stop means {first role 2153 (especially trolley-like container), second role 2154 (especially shutter member), fourth role 2156 (especially scoop-like container)},
The game-related information erasing outball storage forced discharge means (power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2), when the information is erased by the game information erasing means (RAM clear switch 198), the outball All out balls stored in the temporary stopping means {first accessory 2153 (especially trolley container), second accessory 2154 (especially shutter member), fourth accessory 2156 (especially scoop container)} The bullet ball game machine according to the invention (1), wherein the ball game machine is forcibly discharged out of the ball effect section.

  Here, the definitions of each term in the claims and the specification will be described. First, “entrance entrance” refers to any entrance into which a game ball can enter, and examples thereof include a gate entrance entrance and an exit entrance in addition to a normal entrance entrance. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols). “Determining based on the entrance to the start opening” means, for example, determining whether or not a lottery is performed by using a random number obtained by entering the start opening. A mode in which a change time of identification information, determination of stop identification information, and the like are executed can be given. “Lottery” refers to, for example, determining whether or not the content is correct by referring to the related table based on the acquired random number. The “random number” is a random number (game content determination random number) used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko game machine, and affects, for example, a game result. The so-called “basic random number”, specifically, “winning random number” related to the transition of special games, “variation mode determining random number” for determining the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol, and determining the stop symbol A “symbol determined random number”, a “hit symbol determined random number” for determining whether or not to shift to a specific game (for example, probability variation game) after a special game, and the like can be given. In addition, for example, after making a certain decision (for example, a decision on whether or not) using a random number obtained by entering the starting opening, another decision (for example, a decision on whether or not to produce a ball effect) is performed based on the contents of the decision. Even when another decision is executed depending on the decision, the “other decision” is “determined based on the entrance to the starting opening”. Further, when determining the content of the variation mode, the content of the definite identification information, etc., it is not necessary to use all these random numbers, and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. Further, for example, one random number (for example, a winning random number) may also serve as another random number (for example, a symbol determining random number). “Information relating to a game” refers to all information relating to a game, and is directly linked to the player's interests, such as a special game transition determination flag, a stop symbol information before special game transition (during symbol variation), and a special game execution flag. In addition to information related to special games before or during transition, information related to special symbols that are directly related to the player's interests, such as reserved ball information of special symbols and specific game execution flags, as well as information related to effects Such information that is not directly related to the player's profit is also included. The “bullet ball game machine” is not particularly limited as long as the game medium is a game ball, but is typically a pachinko game machine. The “stop” is not limited to the case where the out ball is in a stopped state, but also includes the case where the out ball stays in a certain predetermined area (for example, an aspect in which the ball moves within the closed space but is not discharged from the closed space).

  According to the present invention (1), since a mechanical ball effect is first executed using a game ball, the game is compared with a conventional machine that executes only identification information and a notice display on a liquid crystal or the like. Unlike the case of the conventional second-class pachinko gaming machine, the movement of the ball is not directly connected to the profit state of the player, so that the player is irritated. There is an effect that it is possible to enjoy the game ball production without playing. Furthermore, according to the present invention (1), since it is a ball effect using an out ball, as described above, any movement of the ball does not affect the profit state of the player. Unlike the conventional second-class pachinko gaming machine in which the movement inside the accessory must always be kept constant, there is also an effect that it is possible to realize a novel movement of the ball. In addition, according to the present invention (1), when the game information erasing means is operated, all the stored out balls are discharged out of the gaming machine. When the gaming machine is moved, it is possible to reliably compensate for a state in which no out-ball is left in the ball production unit, and as a result, it is possible to prevent damage to the accessory in the ball production unit. .

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above-described effects, the ball effect unit includes a temporary stopping unit for temporarily stopping (for example, temporarily stopping) the out-ball released from the storage unit. Even when the ball game machine is moved, it is possible to reliably compensate for a state in which the out ball is not left in the ball effect unit, and as a result, it is possible to prevent damage to the accessory in the ball effect unit. There is also an effect that it is possible.

  The best mode of the present invention will be described below. The best mode below relates to a conventional first-class pachinko machine, but is not limited to this, and other ball game machines (for example, a special game transition lottery based on the entrance to the start opening) It is also within the scope of the present invention to be applied to a conventional pachinko gaming machine such as a third type or a general electric machine. It should be noted that this is the best mode, and the following modes are related to the location and function of each means, the order of each step for various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko machines are mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output. Further, the upper ball tray 110 has a front-side first storage section discharge button for discharging game balls stored in a first storage section 2151 (see FIG. 2) of a ball effect device 2150 described later to the outside of the gaming machine. 196 and a front-side second storage part discharge button 197 for discharging game balls stored in a second storage part 2152 (see FIG. 2) of a ball effect device 2150 described later to the outside of the gaming machine. Yes. Here, when the player presses the front side first storage part discharge button 196 (front side second storage part discharge button 197) for a short time (for example, less than 3 seconds), the first storage part 2151 (second storage part 2152). When one game ball is discharged from the game machine from the game machine and is pressed for a long time (for example, 3 seconds or more), the game ball is discharged from the first storage unit 2151 (second storage unit 2152) to the outside of the game machine. The

  Next, the game board 120 has a game area 120 defined by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124. Here, the “game area” refers to an area in which a game ball can roll and a profit can be given to the player as a result of the roll. Therefore, for example, in the ball production device described later, the game ball can roll inside, but the result of the roll is not related to the profit given to the player. Does not fall under “game area”. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, and various general winning ports, as well as a special drawing start port 2110, a general winning port 2210, a big winning port 2120, and a special symbol display device 2130. , An image effect device 2140 (arranged inside a ball effect device 2150 to be described later), a normal symbol display device 2220, an out port 142, and a game effect (out ball) which is a characteristic element of the present invention (mechanical effect (ball A ball effect device 2150 that executes (effect) is installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the special figure starting port 2110 is installed as a starting winning port corresponding to the main game, which is located directly above the ball effect device 2150. As a specific configuration, the special figure starting port 2110 includes a ball entry detection device 2111, an electric accessory 2112, and an electric accessory solenoid 132 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112. Here, the entrance detection device 2111 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the special figure start opening 2110, and generates special figure start entrance entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. Next, the electric accessory 2112 is changed to a normal state in which a game ball can win a special figure starting port 2110 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the normal state. As will be described later, a game ball (out ball) that has entered the special drawing start port 2110 enters the ball effect device 2150 that is outside the game area 120.

  Next, the ordinary prize winning opening 2210 includes a ball entry detecting device 2211. Here, the entrance detection device 2211 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210, and generates the general start start entrance information indicating the entrance at the time of entry. It should be noted that the entry of a game ball into the general prize winning opening 2210 triggers a lottery for expanding the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting opening 2110.

  Next, when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined manner, the grand prize winning opening 2120 is a winning position corresponding to the main game, which is in a horizontal rectangular shape and is located above the out opening 142, which is opened as a “big hit”. It is. As a specific configuration, the winning prize opening 2120 includes a winning detection device 2121 for detecting the entry of a game ball, an electric accessory 2122, and a big winning opening solenoid 2330 for opening and closing the electric accessory 2122. Prepare. Here, the winning detection device 2121 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the big winning opening 2120, and generates the big winning opening entry information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The electric accessory 2122 changes the big prize opening 2120 to the big prize opening 2120 in a normal state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and an open state where a game ball is easy to win.

  Next, the special symbol display device 2130 performs change display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the main game. As a specific configuration, the special symbol display device 2130 includes a special figure display unit 2131 and a special figure hold display unit 2132. Here, the special figure hold display unit 2132 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of random numbers held in the main game (the number of special symbols not being executed). The special symbol display device 2130 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the special symbols are displayed with ten numbers “0” to “9” and “−”.

  In addition, since the special symbol does not necessarily have an effect role, in the best mode, the size of the special symbol display device 2130 is set to be inconspicuous. However, in the case of adopting a technique in which the special symbol itself has a role of rendering and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the image rendering device 2140 described later. May be.

  Next, the image effect device 2140 mainly performs variable display of effect images that change and stop in conjunction with the special symbol. As a specific configuration, the image effect device 2140 includes an image effect display unit 2141 and a hold display unit 2142. The image rendering device 2140 is composed of a liquid crystal display in the best mode, but it is composed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED as long as it is possible to perform an effect linked to the ball effect. May be. Next, the hold display unit 2142 is composed of four lamps, and the lamps are linked with a special design hold lamp.

  Next, the normal symbol display device 2220 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. As a specific configuration, the normal symbol display device 2220 includes a general map display unit 2221 and a general map display unit 2222. Here, the universal symbol hold display unit 2222 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of fluctuations of normal symbols not being executed).

  Finally, the game effect lamp 190 is provided outside the game area 120 or the game area, and plays a role of effect and error notification by blinking or the like.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 2, the configuration of the ball effect device 2150 which is a characteristic element of the present invention will be described in detail. Here, the ball effect device 2150 generally stores the out ball from the game area 120 (more precisely, the game ball that has entered the special drawing start port 2110) until the ball effect is executed (2 Individual storage units) and a location (out-sphere effect area) serving as a stage for executing the ball effect. Hereinafter, the device 2150 will be described in detail.

  First, the ball effect device 2150 has two guide paths for guiding the game ball that has entered the special drawing start port 2110 to the two storage units. Specifically, the taxiway is a first taxiway that guides a game ball (out ball) that has entered the ball effect device 2150 through the special drawing start port 2110 to a first storage unit 2151 to be described later. 2150a and a third guiding path 2150d for guiding a game ball (a game ball overflowing from the first storage unit 2151) to a second storage unit 2152 to be described later when the game ball in the first storage unit 2151 is full Is composed of. In the second storage unit 2152, when the game ball is full, when an out-ball enters the ball effect device 2150, it is not stored in any of the storage units, and another guide path (not shown) is used. Through the game machine.

  Next, two storage parts will be described. The storage unit is disposed on the left side of the ball effect device 2150 that can store out balls of a predetermined number of balls (for example, four) and can discharge the out balls to the out ball effect area side during the ball effect. The first storage unit 2151 and a ball effect device capable of storing a predetermined number of (for example, four) out balls and discharging the out ball to the out ball effect area side during the ball effect. 2150, the 2nd storage part 2152 distribute | arranged to the right side of 2150. Hereinafter, the detailed configuration of each storage unit will be described.

  First, the first storage unit 2151 stores a ball inflow (not shown) for allowing the game balls from the first guiding path 2150a to enter the first storage unit 2151 and the first storage unit 2151. A ball discharge port (not shown) for discharging the out-ball that has been used to the out-ball effect area side, a ball discharge port shutter (not shown) that switches the ball discharge port between an open state and a closed state, A first storage unit full tank detection sensor 2151a (not shown) that is arranged in the vicinity of the inflow port and detects whether or not the game ball in the first storage unit 2151 is full, A first storage portion game ball passage detection sensor 2151b that is disposed in the vicinity and detects the passage of the game ball when the game ball passes through the location, and a first opening / closing drive of the ball outlet shutter. Storage unit driving means 2151c, That.

  Next, the second reservoir 2152 has a ball inlet (not shown) for allowing game balls from the third guiding path 2150d to enter the second reservoir 2152 and the second reservoir 2152. A ball outlet (not shown) for discharging the stored game balls to the out side effect area side, a ball outlet shutter (not shown) for switching the ball outlet to an open state and a closed state, A second reservoir full tank detection sensor 2152a (not shown) which is arranged near the ball inlet and detects whether or not the game ball in the second reservoir 2152 is full; The second reservoir game ball passage detection sensor 2152b that detects the passage of the game ball when the game ball passes through the location, and the opening / closing drive of the ball outlet shutter is executed. 2 reservoir drive means 2152c .

  Here, as described above, both the first storage unit 2151 and the second storage unit 2152 have (1) to detect the passing of the out sphere in order to grasp the number of out spheres that can produce a sphere effect. A sensor for incrementing the memory counter value by 1 and (2) a sensor for detecting whether or not an out ball is present at a predetermined position (whether or not the maximum number is reached in the best mode). Each is installed. When adopting such a configuration, there is a merit that the number of sensors can be reduced and cost performance is excellent. However, as described later, the contents of the memory are erased when the power is cut off, so that the number of balls is more than a predetermined number. Except for information (except for information that the maximum number is stored in this best mode), there is a demerit that the stored number is not known at the time of power recovery, or an erroneous number is counted by chattering. In order to avoid these disadvantages, for example, increase the number of sensors {for example, install sensors as many as the number of reserved balls (this can completely avoid the disadvantages described above), A sensor is installed (for example, if a sensor is installed at one holding ball and three holding balls, it is possible to know at least whether there is storage or whether there are three or more holding balls)} May be taken. However, the first problem is avoided by another method in this best mode, and the second problem is avoided by another method in this modification. This will be described later.

  Next, the out sphere effect area will be described. In this area, the first combination 2153 that receives the game balls discharged from the ball discharge port of the first storage unit 2151 and the first combination 2153 (which will be described later) The first ball receiving portion 2150b that receives the game ball discharged from the accessory by displacing in the “right inclination”) and the first accessory 2153 are displaced in the second mode (“left inclination” to be described later). The first discharge hole 2150x that discharges the game ball discharged from the accessory as an out ball to the outside of the gaming machine, and the second guide path 2150c that guides the game ball received by the first ball receiving portion 2150b downstream. (Element on the second storage unit side) The fourth combination 2156 that receives the game balls discharged from the ball discharge port of the second storage unit 2152 and the fourth combination 2156 are the first mode (the “long” to be described later) "Rotating around the axis") The second ball receiving portion 2150e that receives the game ball discharged from the accessory according to the second aspect (after the revolution of about 45 degrees toward the near side described later, The second discharge hole 2150y that discharges the game ball discharged from the accessory as a ball out of the gaming machine by being displaced by "rotation") and the game ball received by the second ball receiving portion 2150e downstream It has a fourth guiding path 2150f for guiding, (a common element of the first storage part and the second storage part), a single hole pseudo specific area 2155b, and a seven hole pseudo normal area 2155c, and the periphery is surrounded by an outer wall. The game balls from the second guide path 2150c on the first storage section side or the fourth guide path 2150f on the second storage section side, which are configured so that a game ball can enter only from the central part, are placed in any of the above areas. Third actor 2 for distributing crab 55, a third discharge hole for discharging the game ball that has entered the pseudo specific area 2155b and the pseudo normal area 2155c as an out ball to the outside of the gaming machine, and the central portion of the third accessory 2155 in an open state. It is comprised from the 2nd accessory 2154 which can move to a protrusion position and a leaving position which functions as a shutter member switched to a closed state. Hereafter, each element which should add description is explained in full detail.

(1st storage part side element)
First, the first accessory 2153 has a trolley-like container that can store a predetermined number (four at the maximum) of game balls discharged from the first storage unit 2151. Further, the first accessory 2153 has first accessory driving means 2153a that drives the trolley-shaped container to vibrate or tilt left and right. Here, the aforementioned “first aspect” is a case where the trolley-shaped container is inclined to the right, and the aforementioned “second aspect” is a case where the trolley-shaped container is inclined to the left. As described above, when the game ball is displaced to the “first mode” in a situation where the game ball is mounted in the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153, the game ball is further downstream of the out-ball effect area. It is guided to (the first ball receiving portion 2150b side). On the other hand, as described above, when the game ball is displaced to the “second mode” in a situation where the game ball is mounted in the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153, the game ball passes through the first discharge hole 2150x. Will be discharged outside the gaming machine.

  Next, the first ball receiving portion 2150b and the second guide path 2150c are in communication with each other so that the ball can move. Further, the first ball receiving portion 2150b and the second guiding path 2150c are lowered toward the third winning combination 2155 in order to guide the game ball further downstream (outside the third winning combination 2155) of the out ball effect area. Has a slope.

(2nd storage part side element)
First, the fourth accessory 2156 has a scoop container that can store a predetermined number (one) of game balls discharged from the second storage unit 2152. Further, the fourth accessory 2156 has fourth accessory driving means 2156a (not shown) for driving the scoop container to rotate. Here, the above-mentioned “first aspect” is a case where the scoop container is rotated around the major axis, and the “second aspect” is about 45 in the scoop container on the front side (counterclockwise). This is a case where the scoop-like container is rotated around the major axis in the same manner as in the first aspect after revolving around. As described above, when the game ball is displaced to the “first mode” in a state where the game ball is stopped in the tip of the scoop of the fourth accessory 2156, the game ball is further downstream (second It is guided to the ball receiving portion 2150e side). On the other hand, as described above, when the game ball is displaced in the “second mode” in a state where the game ball is parked in the scoop-like container of the fourth accessory 2156, the game ball passes through the second discharge hole 2150y. It will be discharged outside the gaming machine.

  Next, the second ball receiving portion 2150e and the fourth guide path 2150f are in communication with each other so that the ball can move. Further, the second ball receiving portion 2150e and the fourth guide path 2150f descend toward the third winning combination 2155 in order to guide the game ball further downstream (the third winning combination 2155 side) of the out ball effect area. Has a slope.

(Common elements of the first reservoir and the second reservoir)
First, as described above, the second accessory 2154 is arranged in the central portion where the outer wall surrounding the third accessory 2155 is partially opened. Here, the second accessory 2154 is configured to open or close the central portion, a shutter member that can be moved to a protruding position and a retracted position, and a second accessory driving means for driving the shutter member. 2154a. When the shutter member is in the closed state, the game ball flowing down from the first storage unit side or the second storage unit side is prevented from being guided to the third accessory 2155 side. The sphere waits for entering in front of the shutter member (in the case of a plurality of spheres, it waits in series). On the other hand, when the shutter member is in the open state, the game ball flowing down from the first storage unit side or the second storage unit side is guided to the third accessory 2155 side. 2155b and pseudo-normal area 2155c.

  Next, the third accessory 2155 includes a disk portion in which a one-hole pseudo specific area 2155b and a seven-hole pseudo normal area 2155c are opened on the side surface, and third accessory driving means 2155a for rotating the disk portion. And a pseudo specific area entrance detection device 2155b-1 that is installed inside the pseudo specific area 2155b and detects a game ball entering the pseudo specific area 2155b. As described in detail in the control column, the ball effect is merely an effect, and the player's profit state does not change depending on the result. Therefore, even if the out ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b, it does not shift to the special game state unless it is a big hit internally. Then, unless there is a failure of each component in the ball directing device 2150 or an illegal act by a player (typically an act of hitting or shaking a gaming machine), the out ball is simulated only in the case of a big hit internally. The driving timing and driving mode of various driving means are controlled so as to enter the specific area 2155b.

  In the best mode, a configuration is adopted in which a game ball (out ball) that has entered the special drawing start port 2110 enters the ball effect device 2150 and uses the game ball for the ball effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, by providing a ball entrance (out port) guided from the game area 120 to the ball effect device 2150 side, and so on, the game ball that has entered the ball is used for the ball effect. May be.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 (that is, control directly related to the profit of the player). Sub-control means 2160 for performing image display control related to various effects on the main control device 1000 and an image effect display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game content and ball effect control related to the ball effect in the ball effect device 2150 And the game balls supplied from the prize ball tank 212 in accordance with the winnings to the image effect device 2140, the ball effect device 2150, the prize ball tank 212, the prize ball rail 214, and each prize opening. A prize ball payout mechanism (set base) 210 including a payout unit 216 for paying out the upper ball tray 110, a prize ball payout device 3000 for controlling a payout operation by the payout unit 216, Electric power is supplied to each part of the launching device 232 for launching the game balls (reserved balls) of the ball tray 110 to the game area 120 one by one, the launch control board 230 for controlling the launching operation of the launching device 232, and the pachinko gaming machine. A power supply unit 290 and a power switch 292 that is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine are provided on the back of the front frame 104 (on the opposite side to the game side).

  In addition, as an element related to the present invention, on the back surface of the front frame 104, a back side first reservoir discharge button that forcibly discharges the game ball stored in the first reservoir 2151 to the outside of the gaming machine. 194, a rear side second reservoir discharge button 195 for forcibly discharging the game ball stored in the second reservoir 2152 to the outside of the gaming machine, and the main controller 1000 side (for example, game state temporary storage A RAM clear switch 198 for clearing game-related information temporarily stored in the means 1190 and the like is further provided. Here, when the operator (for example, hall staff) presses the back side first reservoir discharge button 194 (the back side second reservoir discharge button 195) for a short time (for example, less than 3 seconds), the first reservoir 2151 (first When one game ball is forcibly discharged from the second storage unit 2152) and pressed for a long time (for example, 3 seconds or longer), the game ball is transferred from the first storage unit 2151 (second storage unit 2152) to the game machine. The whole ball is forced out. In addition, when the RAM clear switch 198 is operated, all out balls existing in the ball effect device 2150 (out balls stored in all the storage units + all the objects are temporarily stopped). Out ball) is forcibly discharged out of the gaming machine.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 1000 is connected to a gaming peripheral device 2000 related to the game and a prize ball payout device 3000 that performs payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control device 1000 so that information can be transmitted. Yes. The main controller 1000 includes hardware such as ROM and RAM for storing data and programs, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. In the following description, each means included in the main controller 1000 may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000). For example, in the best mode, the main controller 1000 is provided with a payout control function, but may be configured so as to be provided in the prize ball payout device 3000, for example. Similarly, each means that is included in the peripheral device (for example, the game peripheral device 2000) may be configured to be mounted on the main controller 1000. The details of each means (device) will be described below.

  First, the main control device 1000 includes a game control means 1100 that controls the main control relating to the main game / auxiliary game, and various types of information to the game peripheral device 2000 {for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, probability variation). Information transmission control that controls transmission of information related to variation modes (for example, variation time), special game start signal / status information / end signal, hold information, etc.} Means 1200 and prize ball payout determination means 1300 for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning of game balls to various winning ports.

  Here, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not each random number can be acquired by determining whether or not each ball can be acquired, and whether or not the ball determination means 1110 determines whether the game ball flows into each ball entrance (starting port, etc.). Random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 for acquiring each random number, a hold control means 1130 for temporarily storing a ball entering each start port during a variable display as a hold ball within an upper limit number, and game contents to be described later Win / fail lottery means 1135 for lottery based on a determined random number (win random number), and symbol content determining means for determining a stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) of each symbol based on each random number. 1140, display control means 1150 for performing control to change and stop each symbol, and electrical processing for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing decision of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 -Opening / closing control means 1160, special game control means 1170 for controlling the special game which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, determination of which game state the current game state is to be transferred to, and game based on the determination A specific game control means 1180 for performing a process of shifting the state, a current game state {for example, a state related to the main game (a normal game state, a specific game state, a special game state), a state related to an auxiliary game ( (Easy release state, non-easy release state), stop symbol and variation mode information related to special symbols, on / off status of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, round number and winning number information)} and the like for temporarily storing Game state temporary storage means 1190. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entrance determination means 1110 is a special figure start entrance entrance determination means 1111 that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special figure start opening 2110, and whether or not the game ball has flown into the general figure entrance 2210. And a normal start entrance ball judging means 1112 for judging whether or not.

  Next, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 determines whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the game ball entering the special figure starting port 2110, and according to the determination result, the random number (for example, In order to determine whether or not the normal symbol winning random number can be acquired, and to acquire the random number based on the determination result, the special symbol random number acquisition determining execution unit 1121 for acquiring the winning random number, the variation determining random number, the special symbol determining random number, etc. And a normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122.

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the present specification including the above is “0” to “65535” (winning random number) or “0” to “255” (depending on the type of random number). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as (variation mode determination random number). The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method in which the value is expressed in order along the random number sequence (plus one method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) ) With a contingent value (initial value update method), a combination of these, and the like.

  Next, the hold control unit 1130 acquires the special figure hold unit 1131 for storing the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted. When the symbol variation based on the normal symbol winning random number is not permitted, the symbol holding means 1132 for storing the random number in the symbol holding information temporary storage means 1132a is provided. Here, the special figure holding means 1131 and the universal figure holding means 1132 are capable of storing up to four special figure holding information temporary storage means 1131a and a universal drawing temporary storage means 1131a for temporarily storing the random numbers combined with the holding order. Each has a figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a.

  Next, the winning / losing lottery means 1135 has special game transition determining means 1135a that makes a decision to shift to a special game (for example, internally turns on the winning flag) if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win. .

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired game content determination random number, the special symbol content determination means 1141 for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol, and the acquired normal symbol winning random number And a general symbol content determining means 1142 for determining a stop symbol of the normal symbol based on the standard symbol content determining means 1142.

  Here, the special figure content determination means 1141 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1141a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode related to the special symbol as a separate table for each hit / losing, The special figure content determination lottery table 1141a includes various lottery tables that differ depending on the gaming state (the normal game → the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the probability variation game → the special figure probability variation game state). Lottery table 1141a-2, time reduction game → special time reduction game state lottery table 1141a-3). Further, the general content determination means 1142 has a general content determination lottery table 1142a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. The general content determination lottery table 1142a is a game. Various winning tables that differ depending on the state are provided (normal game → usual drawing normal lottery table 1142a-1, probability variation game and time shortening game → usual drawing time shortening lottery table 1142a-2).

  Although not shown, each lottery table of the special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1, the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2, and the special figure time reduction) The game state lottery table 1141a-3) has a plurality of lottery tables when determining the variation mode, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of holding balls is a predetermined number or more), the short variation mode In the case where the lottery table that is easy to be selected is selected and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number), the lottery table in which a long variation mode is easily selected is selected.

  Next, the display control unit 1150 includes a special symbol control unit 1151 that performs control to stop and display the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 for a predetermined time, and a normal symbol display device 2220. On the general map display unit 2221, there is a general map control means 1152 for controlling to stop and display after changing the normal symbol for a predetermined time.

  Here, the special figure control means 1151 further includes special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1141. The special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1152 has an ordinary symbol fluctuation time managing means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display unit 2221 of the ordinary symbol display device 2220. Further, the common figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is satisfied, and a special figure. And an opening timer 1162 for measuring the driving (opening) time of the electric accessory 2112 at the start port 2110.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 and the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied Special game execution means 1172 and special game time management means 1173 for performing time management of various processes relating to the special game. Further, the special game time management means 1173 has a special game timer 1173a capable of measuring time.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 has specific game end condition determination means 1181 for determining whether or not the end condition of the specific game state is satisfied. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 further includes a time reduction counter 1181a capable of counting the time reduction. Here, in the best mode, the number of time reductions is 100, and during the time reduction, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shortened (time reduction function) as compared to the non-time reduction. Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also relatively shortened, and the extension extension time of the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 is relatively extended (release time extension function). The above-mentioned specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a function of determining whether or not the number of ends has been reached in a probability variation game with a limited number of times, for example (has a number variation probability varying game function with a number of times limit). (In the case of a pachinko machine), it may have a function of performing a lottery transition from a specific game (for example, a probability variable game or a time-reduced game) to a normal game with a predetermined probability every time a symbol changes (has a falling lottery function) For pachinko machines).

  Next, the game state temporary storage means 1190 includes a main game state temporary storage means 1191 for temporarily storing the current game state in the main game, and an auxiliary game state temporary for temporarily storing the current game state in the auxiliary game. Storage means 1192.

  Here, the main game state temporary storage unit 1191 includes a flag temporary storage unit 1191a for temporarily storing ON / OFF information of various flags in various game states, and a special symbol that is currently changing (a special symbol that satisfies a change start condition). Special figure information temporary storage means 1191b for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation mode information related to the game, and special games for temporarily storing information relating to special games (number of rounds, number of winning game balls in an arbitrary round, etc.) Related information temporary storage means 1191c.

  The auxiliary game state temporary storage unit 1192 temporarily stores auxiliary game related information for temporarily storing information related to the auxiliary game (for example, on / off information of various flags such as a normal symbol winning flag, a release extension flag, and a time reduction flag). Means 1192a and temporary figure information temporary storage means 1192b for temporarily storing information such as stop symbols and the like related to the currently changing normal symbol (ordinary symbol for which the change start condition is satisfied).

  Next, the game peripheral device 2000 includes a main game peripheral device 2100 that is a peripheral device on the main game side, and an auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 related to the auxiliary game. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the main game peripheral device 2100 is a special figure starting port 2110 that triggers the transition to a special game, and a grand prize that is in a closed state during a normal game and opened under a predetermined condition during a special game. Image effects related to image effects, including a mouth 2120, a special symbol display device 2130 capable of displaying and changing special symbols, and a display indicating stop and variable display of effect images and the progress of the game during special games A device 2140, a ball effect device 2150 related to the ball effect, and a sub-control unit 2160 that controls all effects related to the effect are included.

  Here, the sub-control means 2160 is based on the effect information receiving means 2161 for receiving various information from the main controller 1000 side, the information from the main controller 1000 side, etc., and the image effect device 2140 and the ball effect. It has an effect control means 2162 for effect display control on the device 2150, and a vibration detection device 2163 capable of detecting the vibration when a vibration exceeding a threshold is applied to the gaming machine. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the production information receiving unit 2161 temporarily stores main-side information for temporarily storing symbol information and power-related information (for example, a signal transmitted when power is restored) from the main controller 1000 side. Means 2161a is included. Note that the symbol information and the like temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2161a are appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the effect control means 2162 is an image effect control means 2162a that controls the image effect on the image effect display unit 2141 of the image effect device 2140 and a ball effect control that controls the ball effect in the ball effect device 2150. Means 2162b are stored or stopped in each storage part (first storage part 2151 and second storage part 2152) and each accessory (first accessory 2153, second accessory 2154, fourth accessory 2156). Demonstration control for controlling the mechanical effect demonstration using the out-ball in the ball effect control unit 2162c and the ball effect device 2150 (and the image effect device 2140) that control the discharge operation (ball removal) of the game balls being played Control means 2162d and false specific area for controlling all processing related to out-ball entering the false specific area 2155b by mistake The ball entry control means 2162e, the hold information display control means 2162f that controls all of the hold information display processing on the hold display unit 2142 of the image effect device 2140, and the effect (image effect and ball) at the time of the effect Production-related information temporary storage means 2162g for temporarily storing information related to production).

  Here, the image effect control means 2162a is an image for determining the image effect contents based on the symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2161a or the ball effect contents described later. Effects including effect contents determination means 2162a-1, image effect execution timer 2162a-2 for reference when executing image effects, and data related to image effects (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) Image production content storage means 2162a-3 for storing all the data relating to the above. Here, the image effect content determination means 2162a-1 is an image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 for reference when determining the image effect content (image related to the ball effect), and the ball effect. There is a drawing display content determination lottery table 2162a-1-2 for reference when determining the production content related to the irrelevant decorative design. The image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 will be described later.

  Next, the ball effect control means 2162b executes the ball effect based on the current number of stored balls (count values of a first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and a second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2 described later). Sphere effect determination unit 2162b-1 for determining whether or not to perform, and when executing the ball effect, symbol information (for example, from the main control device 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2161a) , A game effect determination unit 2162b- which determines the content of the ball effect and sets the content in the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g based on the number of reserved balls and the number of stored balls. 2, in order to grasp the execution timing of each step of the sphere production device 2162 b-3 that controls the drive of each member in the sphere production device 2150 Sphere effect execution timer 2162b-4 to be illuminated, storage ball number measuring means 2162b-5 that controls the count of the number of stored balls in each storage unit, and information related to the ball effect (especially the number of stored balls and the error V The ball production related information temporary storage means 2162b-6 for temporarily storing the number of incoming balls) and the ball production content storage means 2162b-7 for storing all data related to the ball production.

  Here, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 has a ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 for reference when determining the content of the ball effect. Further, the ball effect device drive control means 2162b-3 includes a first storage part drive control means 2162b-3-1 for driving and controlling the first storage part drive means 2151c of the first storage part 2151, and a second storage part. The second reservoir drive control means 2162b-3-2 for driving and controlling the second reservoir drive means 2152c of 2152 and the first for driving and controlling the first accessory drive means 2153a of the first accessory 2153. An accessory driving control means 2162b-3-3, a second accessory driving control means 2162b-3-4 for controlling driving of the second accessory driving means 2154a of the second accessory 2154, and a third accessory 2155. The third role driving control means 2162b-3-5 for driving and controlling the third role driving means 2155a and the fourth role for driving and controlling the fourth role driving means 2156a of the fourth role 2156. Object driving system Has a means 2162b-3-6, the. Further, the ball effect related information temporary storage means 2162b-6 includes a first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 for counting the number of game balls stored in the first storage unit 2151, and a second storage unit. The second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2 for counting the number of game balls stored in the 2152 and a game ball erroneously entering the pseudo specific area 2155b even though it is not internally won There is further included a false specific area entrance count counter 2162b-6-3 for counting the number of entrances in the case of a ball.

  Here, the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 and the image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5 is an example of the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 and FIG. 6 is an example of the image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1.

  First, the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 includes various lottery tables that differ for each variation time and for each hit / losing. For example, (a) in the figure is “table for fluctuation time 30 seconds (for loss)”, (b) in the figure is “table for fluctuation time 45 seconds (for loss)”, and (c) in the figure is “ “Table for fluctuation time 30 seconds (winning)”, (d) in the figure is “table for fluctuation time 45 seconds (winning)”, although not shown, there are other tables based on differences in the fluctuation time. It should be understood that it exists. In addition, (X, Y) shown under the item of “random number” is stored in the number of out balls (X) stored in the first storage unit 2151 and in the second storage unit 2152. The number of out balls (Y) is shown. Here, the tendency of these tables is as follows. (1) The variation mode with higher reliability in the hit table than in the loss table (the higher the variation mode number, the higher the reliability is selected) is selected. (2) A more complicated variation mode related to the ball effect is selected for a table related to a long variation time than a table related to a short variation time. (3) When the number of stored game balls is small, it is configured so that a ball effect related to fewer game balls can be easily selected. (4) The hit table is configured to make it easier to select a ball effect that uses a lot of game balls, compared to the lose table. (5) It is comprised so that different ball | bowl effect content may be selected easily according to the number of stored balls.

  Next, FIG. 6 is an example of the image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1. Similarly to the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1, the image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 also includes different tables for different variation times and for each hit / losing. Here, as can be seen from FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 and the image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 correspond to the correspondence table (fluctuation time / win / loss). ), There is a one-to-one correspondence between the two variations. Specifically, when the variation mode 4 of “variable time 30 seconds table (for loss)” {FIG. 5A) is selected as the ball effect content, the image effect content is “variable time 30 seconds table ( It is configured so that the variation mode 4 in FIG. 6 (a)} is selected. However, the ball effect content and the image effect content do not have to correspond one-to-one. For example, the image effect content may be selected from a plurality of patterns for one ball effect content. . Note that the content of the image effect when the ball effect is not executed is configured to execute the variation of the decorative symbol, as in the case of a normal first-class gaming machine. At this time, the display content of the decorative symbol is determined with reference to the drawing display content determination lottery table 2162a-1-2.

  Returning to the description of the block diagram of FIG. 4 again, the ball removal control means 2162c includes a rear-side first reservoir discharge button 194, a rear-side second reservoir discharge button 195, a front-side first reservoir discharge button 196, and a front surface. Operation information receiving means 2162c-1 that controls reception of signals by operating the second side storage section discharge button 197 and the RAM clear switch 198, and the out sphere stored in the sphere storage section and the out sphere effect when power is restored When the outball that is stopped in the area is forcibly discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of power interruption return, and when the hall officials operate the discharge button on the back, When the out side ball stored in the ball storage unit is forcibly discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, the hole side ball removal control means 2162c-3 and the player operates the discharge button on the front In this case, the player side ball removal control means 2162c-4 for executing the forced discharge of the out ball stored in the ball storage unit to the outside of the gaming machine, and the game is started during the execution of the demonstration effect, And a game start forced ball removal control means 2162c-5 for executing forcible discharge of the out ball stopped in the out ball production area to the outside of the gaming machine. Here, the operation information receiving unit 2162c-1 further includes an operation information temporary storage unit 2162c-1-1 that can temporarily store the reception information of the discharge button and the RAM clear switch 198 together with the pressing time. Further, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of power interruption return is an error for preventing the ball from being mistakenly assigned to the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155 when the ball is removed at the time of power interruption return. A pseudo specific area entrance avoidance control unit 2162c-2-1 and a management timer 2162c-2-2 for managing the ball removal timing are further included. Further, the hole side ball removal control means 2162c-3 determines whether or not the pressing time temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. It has further. The player side ball removal control means 2162c-4 also determines whether or not the pressing time temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. 1 is further included. In addition, the forced ball removal control means 2162c-5 at the start of the game, when removing the ball at the start of the game, false false in order to prevent the ball from being mistakenly assigned to the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155. Specific area entry avoidance control means 2162c-5-1 and a management timer 2162c-5-2 for managing the ball removal timing are further provided. Note that the operation information temporarily stored in the operation information temporary storage unit 2162c-1-1 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, in the non-game state, the demonstration effect control means 2162d is based on the current number of stored balls (the count values of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2). It is determined whether or not to execute the demonstration effect related to the effect, and when the demonstration effect is executed, the demonstration effect availability determination / content determination means 2162d-1 for determining the content is executed, and the demonstration effect is executed. A demonstration effect execution timer 2162d-2 for reference at the time, and demo image content storage means 2162d-3 for storing all image data relating to the demonstration effect.

  Here, the main purpose of the demonstration effect related to the ball effect is to allow the player to visually understand the complex game contents associated with the execution of both the ball effect and the image effect. The content of the demonstration effect should be selected so that the game content can be understood efficiently. Therefore, for example, a demonstration effect when the out sphere released by the first storage unit 2151 is distributed to the pseudo specific area 2155b, and a demo when the out sphere released by the second storage unit 2152 is distributed to the pseudo specific area 2155b. Only two types of effects may be selected. In this best mode, the contents of the demonstration effect are determined by lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the demonstration effect content is determined by allowing the player to specify the ball effect desired by the player. Or one of the typical demonstration effects (for example, one of the out spheres released by both the first storage unit 2151 and the second storage unit 2152 is distributed to the pseudo specific area 2155b. (Demonstration effect in the case of being performed) may be executed.

  Next, the false pseudo specific area entrance control means 2162e determines whether or not an out ball has entered the pseudo specific area 2155b in spite of not being a big hit internally. When it is determined by the judging means 2162e-1 and the false pseudo specific area entry judging means 2162e-1 that the out ball has entered the pseudo specific area 2155b without any mistake, the number of unit games of the special game is The out-ball is erroneously entered into the pseudo-specific area 2155b by the non-invalidity notification means 2162e-2 for notifying that it is 0 times (displayed on the image effect device 2140) and the erroneously-entry ball determination means 2162e-1. When it is determined that the ball has been hit and the vibration is detected by the vibration detection device 2163, a notification that the game is not shifted to the special game due to the injustice (the image effect device 2) Has a fraudulent-warning unit 2162e-3, a displaying) on 40.

  Next, the hold information display control unit 2162f further includes a hold information temporary storage unit 2162f-1 for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 2160 further controls all controls related to effects other than image display such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 190 and sound output from the speaker 114. In the best mode, the sub-control unit 2160 is configured to integrally control the image effect, the ball effect, the game lamp, and the sound. However, the sub-control unit 2160 is separated as a functionally separate peripheral device. You may comprise. In this case, the peripheral devices may be connected to each other with a board-to-board connector.

  Next, the auxiliary game peripheral device 2200 includes a general symbol winning port 2210 that triggers the opening of the electric accessory 2112 of the special diagram starting port 2110, and a normal symbol display device 2220 that can display and stop the normal symbol. have.

  The special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are connected to the main control device 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining image effect device 2140 and ball effect device 2150 are able to transmit information to the sub control means 2160. It is connected. That is, the special symbol display device 2130 and the normal symbol display device 2220 are controlled by the main control device 1000, and the image effect device 2140 and the ball effect device 2150 are respectively controlled by the sub-control means 2160. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main controller 1000 and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication.

  Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the flow of processing on the main board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 7 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 1000. First, in step 1100, main controller 1000 executes a normal symbol winning random number acquisition process described later. Next, at step 1200, main controller 1000 executes an electric chew drive determination process described later. Next, at step 1300, main controller 1000 executes special game content determination random number acquisition processing described later. Next, at step 1400, main controller 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, at step 1500, main controller 1000 executes special game operating condition determination processing described later. Next, at step 1600, main controller 1000 executes a special game execution process described later. Next, in step 1800, main controller 1000 (especially prize ball payout determination means 1300) drives prize ball payout device 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. And return to step 1100 again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the general game start entrance entrance judging means 1112 judges whether or not a game ball has entered (inflow, passed) the general entrance prize entrance 2210. In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the common random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 refers to the general figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the normal random number acquisition determination execution means 1122 acquires the normal symbol winning random number. Next, in step 1108, the ordinary figure holding means 1132 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number in the ordinary figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a together with information on what number of the holding is made. Shifts to the process (electricity Chu drive determination process 1200). In the case of No in step 1102 and step 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (electric drive drive determination process 1200).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the electric drive driving determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the electric chewing-opening flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the normal chart control means 1152 refers to the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a to determine whether or not the normal symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the general figure content determining means 1142 accesses the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1210, the general contents determination unit 1142 refers to the temporary flag storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the easy release state (time reduction flag on). In the case of Yes in step 1210, in FIG. 1212, in the step 1212, the general drawing content determination means 1142 sets the drawing time reduction lottery table 1142a-2, whereas in the case of No in step 1210, in the step 1214, The general map content determination means 1142 sets the normal map lottery table 1142a-1. In step 1216, the general symbol content determining means 1142 determines a stop symbol based on the normal symbol random number based on the reserved ball. Next, in step 1218, the usual figure fluctuation time management means 1152a sets the usual figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 based on the set table for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds in the case of a short-time game, in the case of a normal game). Is set to 30 seconds). Then, in step 1220, the general symbol control means 1152 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1222, the general-purpose holding means 1132 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1132a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the normal-picture control means. 1152 starts the normal symbol fluctuation management timer 1152a-1, and then starts the normal symbol fluctuation display on the universal symbol display unit 2221. Next, in step 1224, the normal time fluctuation time management means 1152a refers to the normal time fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, in step 1226, the universal map control means 1152 confirms and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal map content determination means 1142 in the above step 1216 on the universal map display unit 2221. Then, in step 1228, the normal figure control means 1152 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. Next, in step 1230, the condition determination means 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in Step 1230, in Step 1232, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 sets the opening timer 1162 to a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds for a short-time game, 0 for a normal game) based on the set table. .5 seconds) set. Next, in step 1234, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew-opening flag in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. In step 1236, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110. Next, in step 1238, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the opening timer 1162, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1238, in steps 1240 and 1242, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 2112 of the special figure starting port 2110 and at the same time the electric game in the auxiliary game related information temporary storage means 1192a. The open flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (special game content determination random number acquisition process in step 1300).

  If NO in step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1238. If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, and step 1238, the next process is performed. The process proceeds to (Special Game Content Determination Random Number Acquisition Process in Step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart related to the special game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the special figure starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not special figure starting port entrance information has been received from the entrance detecting device 2111 of the special figure starting port 2110. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 refers to the special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and determines whether or not the number of reserved balls is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the special figure random number acquisition determination execution means 1121 acquires a game content determination random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.), and the special figure reservation means 1131 The random number is set in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a together with information on how many pieces are held. Next, in step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1131a, acquires information on the number of hold stored as the random number, and sub-controls the information. It transmits to the means 2160 side and shifts to the next process (special symbol display process of step 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process of step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special figure content determination unit 1141 determines whether or not a change start condition (not in special game + not in special symbol change) is satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1414, the success / failure lottery means 1135 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a. Next, at step 1403, the winning / not-lotting means 1135 refers to the winning / losing lottery table of the special figure content determining lottery table 1141a, and executes the special symbol winning / raising lottery based on the game content determining random number (winning random number). In step 1417, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines whether or not the lottery result is successful. In the case of Yes in step 1417, in step 1418, the special game transition determining unit 1135a turns on the “win flag” in the flag temporary storage unit 1191a, and proceeds to step 1404. On the other hand, if No at step 1417, step 1418 is skipped.

  Next, in step 1404, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the probability variation flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1404, in step 1406, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure probability variation gaming state lottery table 1141a-2 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1416.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404, in step 1408, the special figure content determination unit 1141 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a and determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1408, in step 1410, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure time-saving gaming state lottery table 1141a-3 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1416.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1408, in step 1412, the special figure content determination means 1141 sets the special figure normal gaming state lottery table 1141a-1 as a reference table based on the lottery result, and proceeds to step 1416. .

  In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1141 refers to each lottery table set based on the lottery result, and determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the special symbol determination random number). In addition to the determination, the variation mode of the special symbol is determined based on the game content determination random number (for example, the variation mode determination random number), and these are temporarily stored in the special diagram information temporary storage unit 1191b. Next, in step 1419, the information transmission means 1200 displays the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) regarding the special symbol determined in step 1416 and the current gaming state on the side of the sub-control means 2160. Send to. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1. In step 1422, the special symbol control means 1151 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 according to the variation mode stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. . Next, in step 1446, the special figure control unit 1151 turns on the changing flag in the temporary flag storage unit 1191a. In step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151a determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the sub-control unit 2160 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol control unit 1151 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130, and the stop stored in the special symbol information temporary storage unit 1191b. The display is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special figure control means 1151 turns off the changing flag in the temporary flag storage means 1191a. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1151 a resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1151 a-1. Next, at step 1450, main controller 1000 executes a specific game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process at step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special figure control means 1151 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1434. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1450 in FIG. First, in step 1452, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time / count counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time / count counter value is greater than zero. In the case of Yes in step 1452, in step 1454, the specific game control unit 1180 subtracts 1 from the time-count counter value of the time-count counter 1181a. Next, in step 1456, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the time reduction counter 1181a to determine whether or not the time reduction is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1456, in step 1460, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500). In the case of No in step 1452 and step 1456, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process 1500).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the flag temporary storage unit 1191a to determine whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determination unit 1171 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2131 of the special symbol display device 2130 has stopped in a predetermined manner. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506 and step 1508, the condition determination means 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns off the winning flag. Next, in steps 1552 and 1554, the specific game control means 1180 temporarily turns off the specific game flag (probability variation flag / time reduction flag) in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, and resets the time reduction counter 1181a (time reduction). The number counter value = 0), and the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game execution processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602, in step 1606 and step 1608, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game transition permission flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1604, the information transmission means 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the sub-control means 2160 side, and the process proceeds to step 1612. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602, in step 1610, the special game execution means 1172 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No in step 1610, the special game executing means 1172 determines that the special game is not permitted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1612, the special game execution means 1172 refers to the flag temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. . If Yes in step 1612, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1623 without performing the processes of steps 1614 to 1622 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1614, the special game execution means 1172 clears the special game timer 1173a to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, per normal) 30 seconds for the special game based on the game, and 0.8 seconds for the special game based on the sudden probability fluctuation or the sudden time reduction. Next, in step 1616, the special game execution means 1172 clears the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. In step 1618, the special game executing means 1172 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Note that the number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620, the special game executing means 1172 turns on the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1622, the special game executing means 1172 drives the electric accessory 2122 of the big prize opening 2120 to open the big prize opening 2120, and the process proceeds to step 1623.

  Next, in step 1623, the information transmission means 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the sub-control means 2160 side. In step 1624, the special game executing unit 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1624, the process proceeds to step 1628. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1624, in step 1626, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game timer 1173a and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, in step 1628, the special game executing means 1172 stops driving the electric accessory 2122 of the special prize opening 2120 and closes the special prize opening. In step 1630, the special game executing means 1172 resets the special game timer 1173a. Next, in step 1632, the special game executing means 1172 turns off the round continuation flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1634, the special game executing means 1172 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and the round is the last round (for example, 15R if the special game is based on the normal hit, If it is a special game based on the sudden time reduction, it is determined whether or not it is 2R). In the case of Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the special game execution means 1172 turns off the special game execution flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. In step 1638, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the sub-control unit 2160 side. In step 1650, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). In the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, in step 1656, the specific game control means 1180 refers to whether or not the probability change per unit, that is, the special symbol stopped on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not there is. In the case of Yes in step 1656, in step 1658 and step 1660, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a, respectively, and the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). ).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1656, in step 1662, the specific game control means 1180 stops on the special figure display unit 2131 with reference to whether or not it is per time reduction fluctuation, that is, the special figure information temporary storage means 1191b. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is per time reduction variation. In the case of Yes in step 1662, in step 1664, the specific game control means 1180 turns on the time reduction flag in the flag temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step 1666, the specific game control means 1180 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) as the time / count counter value in the time / count counter 1181a, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800). Even in the case of No in step 1662, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 1800).

  Next, the flow of processing on the sub-board side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 16 is a main flowchart on the sub-board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. First, in step 6002, the sub-control unit 2160 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2161a with reference to whether or not power-on has been performed. It is determined whether or not a start command is received. If No in step 6002, the process is looped until the power is turned on. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 6002, in step 6300, the sub-control unit 2160 executes a startup process described later. Note that this processing is performed only once after the power is turned on. Next, in step 6400, the sub-control unit 2160 executes a ball removal process described later. Next, in step 6600, the sub-control means 2160 executes a demonstration effect control process described later. Next, in Step 6700, the sub-control unit 2160 executes a storage unit detection process to be described later. Next, in step 6800, the sub-control means 2160 executes a sphere effect availability determination process which will be described later. Next, in step 6850, the sub-control means 2160 executes a ball effect content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 6100, the sub-control unit 2160 executes an image effect content determination process described later. Next, in step 6200, the sub-control means 2160 executes an image effect control process described later. Next, in step 6900, the sub-control means 2160 executes a ball effect control process described later. Next, in step 6500, the sub-control means 2160 executes a special game display control process to be described later. In step 6004, the sub-control unit 2160 determines whether the power of the gaming machine is turned off by a known method. When the power is turned off, temporary storage information (for example, the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1, the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2, etc.) on the sub-board side is cleared. If Yes in step 6004, the process proceeds to step 6002, and if No in step 6004, the process proceeds to step 6400. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the startup process related to the subroutine of step 6300 in FIG. First, in Step 6302, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 determines whether or not the game ball in the first storage unit 2151 is full, specifically, the first storage unit full detection sensor 2151a is full. It is determined whether or not a tongue is detected. In the case of Yes in Step 6302, in Step 6304, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 sets “4” to the count value in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1. Next, in Step 6306, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 determines whether or not the game ball in the second storage unit 2152 is full, specifically, the second storage unit full tank detection sensor 2152a. It is determined whether a full tank is detected. In the case of Yes in Step 6306, in Step 6308, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 sets “4” to the second storage count value in the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2 and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the ball removal process 6400). If No in step 6302, the process proceeds to step 6306. If No in step 6306, the process proceeds to the next process (ball removal process 6400). In addition, regarding the storage part in which “4” is set in the count value in the process, as a general rule (unless the RAM clear switch is pressed), it is stored even in the “ball removal process after power interruption 6420” described later. While the out-ball discharge process is not executed, the storage part in which “4” is not set in the count value (that is, the storage part in which it is unknown how many balls are stored) will be described later. In the “punching process 6420”, a global discharge process is executed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the ball removal process according to the subroutine of step 6400 in FIG. First, at step 6420, the ball removal control means 2162c executes a ball removal process after power interruption described later. This process is a process that is performed only once after the power is turned on. Next, in Step 6460, the ball removal control unit 2162c executes a back ball removal process to be described later. In step 6480, the ball removal control means 2162c executes a front ball removal process described later, and proceeds to the next process (demonstration effect control process 6600).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the ball removal processing after power interruption according to the subroutine of step 6420 in FIG. First, in step 6422, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and whether or not the “ball removal processing end flag after power interruption” is OFF. Determine. And in the case of Yes at the said step, the ball | bowl extraction process after an electrical disconnection mentioned in full detail below will be performed.

  First, in step 6450, after assuming a situation in which power is interrupted during the ball production, the out ball that may be stopped in the out ball production area of the ball production device 2150 is forcibly discharged out of the gaming machine. Execute the process. Specifically, at step 6450, which will be described later, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 is temporarily stopped in the out-ball effect area under the condition that it is not allocated to the pseudo specific area 2155b. In order to discharge all possible out balls to the outside of the ball effect device 2150, a discharge process is executed for the number of out balls theoretically assumed.

  Next, from step 6426 to step 6432, the storage unit in the case where the RAM clear switch 198 is turned on at the same timing as the power-off recovery after the operator (typically a hall-related person) intentionally cuts off the power. A process of forcibly discharging the out ball stored in the game machine out of the gaming machine is executed. First, at step 6426, the ball disconnection control means 2162c-2 at the time of power interruption return refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1 in the operation information reception means 2162c-1, and the RAM clear switch 198 has been pressed. Determine whether or not. Here, in the case of Yes in step 6426, in step 6428, the ball removal control means 2162 c-2 at the time of disconnection of power interruption indicates that all out balls stored in the first storage unit 2151 are trolleys of the first accessory 2153. The first reservoir drive means 2151c is driven and controlled so as to open the discharge port of the first reservoir 2151 so as to be mounted in the container. Thereafter, the ball disconnection control means 2162c-2 at the time of power interruption return controls the first accessory driving means 2153a so that the trolley-like container of the first accessory 2153 is displaced in the second mode (left inclination). By the drive control, all the game balls temporarily stopped in the first accessory 2153 are discharged out of the game machine through the first discharge hole 2150x. That is, all the game balls stored in the first storage unit 2151 are discharged out of the game machine. Next, in Step 6430, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 causes the second storage portion so that the out ball stored in the second storage portion 2152 is mounted in the fourth accessory 2156. The second reservoir drive means 2152c is driven and controlled so that the outlet of the 2152 is opened. Thereafter, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of disconnection of the electric power breaks the scoop-like container of the fourth accessory 2156 in the second mode (rotates about 45 degrees forward and then rotates around the long axis). The four-composition driving means 2156a is driven and controlled. By the drive control, the game ball temporarily stopped in the scoop container of the fourth accessory 2156 is discharged out of the game machine through the second discharge hole 2150y. Then, the processing is repeated the maximum number (four times) stored in the second storage unit 2152. Through this processing, all the game balls stored in the second storage unit 2152 are discharged out of the game machine. In step 6432, the stored ball count measuring unit 2162 b-5 determines the first storage count value and the second storage count value in the first storage unit counter 2162 b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162 b-6-2. “0” is set in each of the above, and the flow proceeds to Step 6442.

  Next, from step 6434 to step 6440, when the number of game balls stored in each storage unit is unknown, the subsequent ball effect processing is hindered, and therefore, stored in the unknown storage unit (possibility) Execute the process to discharge all out balls. Specifically, if it is not determined that the start-up process 6300 is performed immediately after the power is turned on, the forced discharge process described later is executed. To explain, first, at step 6434, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 refers to the first storage section counter 2162b-6-1, and whether or not the first storage count value is “4”. That is, it is determined whether or not the first reservoir full tank detection sensor 2151a has not detected a full tank. In the case of Yes in Step 6434, in Step 6436, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of interruption of electric power drives the first storage part drive means 2151c, and all the game balls stored in the first storage part 2151 are obtained. Discharge. The discharging method is the same as that in step 6428 described above. Next, in Step 6438, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 refers to the second storage section counter 2162b-6-2, and whether or not the second storage count value is “4”, that is, Then, it is determined whether the second storage unit full tank detection sensor 2152a has not detected a full tank. In the case of Yes in Step 6438, in Step 6440, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of power interruption return drives the second storage part drive means 2152c, and the game balls stored in the second storage part 2152 are removed. All are discharged, and the process proceeds to Step 6442. The discharging method is the same as that in Step 6430 described above.

  Then, in step 6442, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, turns on the “ball removal completion flag after power interruption”, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to the back ball removal process 6460). In the case of No in step 6422, the process proceeds to the next process (back ball removal process 6460), in the case of No in step 6434, the process proceeds to step 6438, and in the case of No in step 6438, the process proceeds to step 6442. To do.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the stop part global discharge process according to the subroutine of step 6450 in FIG. First, in step 6451, the power interruption recovery ball removal control means 2162c-2 sets a predetermined time in the management timer 2162c-2-2. Next, in step 6452, the false pseudo specific area entrance avoidance control unit 2162c-2-1 sets +30 so that the pseudo specific area 2155b is not positioned at the center, for example, when the position of the center is 0 degree. The third accessory driving means 2155a is driven and controlled so that the third accessory 2155 repeats the rotation from degrees to +330 degrees (clockwise) → + 330 degrees to +30 degrees (counterclockwise) (see FIG. 35). By this drive control, the pseudo specific area 2155b is never arranged in the center, so that it is possible to avoid a situation in which an out-ball that has reached the third accessory 2155 enters the pseudo specific area 2155b by the subsequent stop release process. Next, in the subsequent steps, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of power interruption return includes a first accessory 2153, a second accessory 2154, and a fourth accessory 2156 in which the out ball may be stopped. The suspension cancellation processing is executed for all of the above. At this time, if the stop release processing is executed for all the features at the same time, the released game balls may concentrate and cause a ball clogging. Therefore, in this best mode, the release processing is performed in order from the features existing downstream. Execute. Specifically, in step 6453, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 first opens the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 so that the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 is opened. The drive control of the second accessory driving means 2154a is executed so that the game ball can enter the ball. By this drive control, all the game balls that have been temporarily stopped at the second accessory 2154 enter the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155, and are further discharged from the game machine. Next, in step 6454, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 refers to the management timer 2162c-2-2 and determines whether or not the next unlocking timing has been reached. Here, it is assumed that the release timing is the maximum number (eight balls) in the second combination 2154, and all the game balls enter the pseudo normal area 2155c of the third combination 2155. Determined based on time. In the case of Yes in Step 6454, in Step 6455, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of disconnection of the electric power is first changed so as to displace the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 in the first mode (right inclination). The accessory driving means 2153a is driven and controlled. By the drive control, all game balls temporarily stopped at the first accessory 2153 enter the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155, and are further discharged from the game machine. Next, at step 6456, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 refers to the management timer 2162c-2-2 and determines whether or not the next unlocking timing has been reached. Here, assuming that the maximum number (four balls) exists in the first combination 2153, all the game balls enter the pseudo normal area 2155c of the third combination 2155. Determined based on time. In the case of Yes in Step 6456, in Step 6457, the ball removal control means 2162c-2 at the time of disconnection of the electric power is first changed so as to displace the scoop container of the fourth accessory 2156 in the first mode (shaft rotation). The accessory driving means 2153a is driven and controlled. By the drive control, all the game balls temporarily stopped at the fourth accessory 2156 enter the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155, and are discharged from the game machine from there. As a result, all the game balls that may be parked in all the objects are discharged out of the game machine. Next, in Step 6458, the power interruption return ball removal control means 2162c-2 refers to the management timer 2162c-2-2 and determines whether or not the processing end time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6458, in step 6459, the effect control means 2162 executes drive control of the drive means related to each accessory so that the default positions and movements are obtained for all the accessories, and the following processing ( The process proceeds to step 6460 (removal of back sphere). In the case of No in step 6454, in the case of No in step 6456 and in the case of No in step 6458, these steps are looped.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the back sphere removal process according to the subroutine of step 6460 in FIG. Here, the process is a process of extracting an out ball in which the hall side is intentionally stored for business reasons, such as a suggestion at the time of opening a store. First, in Step 6462, the hole side ball removal control means 2162c-3 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1 in the operation information reception means 2162c-1, and the rear side first reservoir discharge button 194 ( It is determined whether or not the back side second reservoir discharge button 195) has been operated (pressed). In the case of Yes in step 6462, in step 6464, the hall side ball removal control unit 2162c-3 refers to the production related information temporary storage unit 2162g and the like, and whether or not the button operation effective condition is satisfied (for example, the image production) It is determined whether it is not in the middle or is not in a special game. In the case of Yes in Step 6464, in Step 6466, the hole side ball removal control means 2162c-3 refers to the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2), and the first It is determined whether the storage count value (second storage count value) is “1” or more. In the case of Yes in Step 6466, that is, when the game ball is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the operation, in Step 6468, the pressing time determination unit 2162c-3-1 is included in the operation information reception unit 2162c-1. Referring to the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1, whether or not the button operation is a long press, specifically, whether or not the operation time in the step 6462 is a predetermined time or more (eg, 3 seconds or more). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 6468, in Step 6470, the hole-side ball removal control means 2162c-3 drives the first storage part drive means 2151c (second storage part drive means 2152c) and the first storage part 2151 (the first storage part 2151c). 2), the game outlet stored in the first storage part 2151 (second storage part 2152) is discharged {specifically, the ball outlet) Are placed in a trolley-like container of the first role 2153 (a scoop-like container of the fourth role 2156)}. Then, all the game balls are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine by a stop part whole ball discharge process 6450 described later. The discharging method may be the same as the above-described step 6428 (see FIG. 19) for the first reservoir 2151 and the above-described step 6430 (see FIG. 19) for the second reservoir 2152. In step 6472, the stored-ball count measuring unit 2162b-5 is configured to store the first storage count value (second storage count) in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2). Value) is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to Step 6450. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6468, that is, when it is not a long press, in Step 6474, the hole side ball removal control means 2162c-3 drives the first storage part drive means 2151c (second storage part drive means 2152c). Then, by opening the ball outlet shutter of the first storage unit 2151 (second storage unit 2152), only one game ball is stored in the first storage unit 2151 (second storage unit 2152). Discharge {Specifically, only one game ball is placed in the trolley-like container of the first accessory 2153 (the scoop container of the fourth accessory 2156) from the ball outlet}. Then, in step 6476, the stored ball count measuring means 2162b-5 is a first storage count value (second storage count) in the first storage section counter 2162b-6-1 (second storage section counter 2162b-6-2). "1" is subtracted from (value), and the process proceeds to step 6450. Then, in Step 6450, the hole side ball removal control means 2162c-3 executes the stop portion whole ball discharge process, and proceeds to the next process (front ball removal process 6480). Here, the stop part global discharge process 6450 is different from the stop part global discharge process according to the subroutine of step 6450 in FIG. 19 only in the main subject, and the processing content is the same. In addition, also in the case of No in step 6462, step 6464, and step 6466, the process proceeds to the next process (front sphere removal process 6480).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the front sphere removal process according to the subroutine of step 6480 in FIG. Here, the processing is intentionally performed by the player for the purpose of facilitating the performance desired by himself by changing the number of out balls stored in one or both of the storage units. This is a process of extracting the stored out ball. First, at step 6482, the player side ball removal control means 2162c-4 refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1 in the operation information reception means 2162c-1, and the front side first storage section discharge button 196 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the (front-side second reservoir discharge button 197) has been operated (pressed). In the case of Yes in Step 6482, in Step 6484, the player-side ball removal control means 2162c-4 refers to the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g or the like and determines whether or not the button operation effective condition is satisfied (for example, image It is determined whether the performance is not being performed or the special game is being performed. In the case of Yes in Step 6484, in Step 6486, the player side ball removal control means 2162c-4 refers to the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2), and It is determined whether or not the 1 storage count value (second storage count value) is “1” or more. In the case of Yes in Step 6486, that is, when a game ball is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the operation, in Step 6488, the pressing time determination unit 2162c-4-1 is in the operation information receiving unit 2162c-1. Referring to the operation information temporary storage means 2162c-1-1, whether or not the button operation is a long press, specifically, whether or not the operation time in the step 6482 is a predetermined time or more (eg, 3 seconds or more). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6488, in step 6490, the player side ball removal control means 2162c-4 drives the first storage part drive means 2151c (second storage part drive means 2152c), and the first storage part 2151 (first). 2) the game balls stored in the storage unit 2152) are all discharged out of the gaming machine. The discharge method is the same as that of the above-described step 6428 (see FIG. 19) for the first storage unit 2151, and the same as the above-described step 6430 (see FIG. 19) of the second storage unit 2152. In step 6492, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 receives the first storage count value (second storage count) in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2). Value) is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to the next process (demonstration effect control process 6600). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6488, that is, when it is not a long press, in step 6494, the player side ball removal control means 2162c-4 moves the first storage part drive means 2151c (second storage part drive means 2152c). It drives and discharges only one game ball stored in the 1st storage part 2151 (2nd storage part 2152) out of the said game machine. The discharge method is the same as that of the above-described step 6428 (see FIG. 19) for the first storage unit 2151, and the same as the above-described step 6430 (see FIG. 19) of the second storage unit 2152. Then, in step 6496, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 determines the first storage count value (second storage count) in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2). “1” is subtracted from (value), and the process proceeds to the next process (demonstration control process 6600). In the case of No in step 6482, step 6484, and step 6486, the process proceeds to the next process (demonstration control process 6600).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the demonstration effect control process that can be executed in the non-game state according to the subroutine of step 6600 in FIG. First, in step 6602, the demonstration effect control means 2162d refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “demonstration effect flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6602, in step 6604, the demonstration effect availability determination / content determination means 2162d-1 refers to the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2, and It is determined whether the first storage count value and the second storage count value are equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Here, “more than a predetermined value” means the number of game balls or more (for example, 1 or more) necessary for performing a demonstration effect. In the case of Yes in step 6604, in step 6606, the demonstration effect availability determination / content determination means 2162d-1 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 1190 and the demonstration effect execution timer 2162d-2, and is in a non-game state (for example, a special gaming state). It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed in a state in which the design is not changed and the handle operation is not performed. The demonstration performance execution timer 2162d-2 functions to count the duration of the state when the non-game state (excluding the demonstration performance state) is entered, and is reset when the state ends. Function. In the case of Yes in step 6606, in step 6608, the demonstration effect availability determination / content determination means 2162d-1 determines the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162b-6. Based on the second stored count value of 2, the demonstration effect content (ball effect content, image effect content) is determined. Specifically, the demonstration effect availability determination / content determination means 2162d-1 includes the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage count of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2. Based on the value, after obtaining a random number, the ball effect content is determined with reference to the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1. When determining the content of the ball effect in the demonstration effect, in the case of winning {hit based on the release of the game ball from the first storage unit (normal win), hit based on the release of the game ball from the second storage unit (per return system) } And losing may be representatively demonstrated, and random numbers may be acquired so that only the ball effect is selected. In step 6609, the demonstration effect availability determination / content determination means 2162d-1 sets the ball effect content determined in the previous step in the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and accesses the demo image content storage means 2162d-3. Then, after acquiring demo image data corresponding to the content of the ball effect determined in the previous step, the demo image data is set in the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. Next, in step 6610, the demonstration effect control means 2162d accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and turns on the “demonstration effect flag”. Next, in step 6612, the demonstration effect control means 2162d uses the game balls on the image effect device 2140 and the ball effect device 2150 in accordance with the contents set in the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g (game description). ). Specifically, the demonstration effect control means 2162d resets the demonstration effect execution timer 2162d-2 and restarts. Thereby, the demonstration performance time is managed. In addition, the demonstration effect control means 2162d executes a mechanical effect similar to the actual ball effect on the ball effect device 2150, and explains the steps in accordance with the progress of each step in the ball effect. Then, when the sphere effect that the sphere finally enters the pseudo specific area 2155b is executed, a comment is given that the big hit is confirmed by the sphere, while the sphere finally becomes the pseudo normal area. When the ball effect for entering 2155c is executed, a comment is given that the big hit is not fixed for the entered ball. In addition, the execution process of the ball effect at the time of the demonstration effect is the same as the process in the ball effect control process 6900 described later. Further, in order to ensure synchronization between the ball effect and the image effect, when executing the ball effect and the image effect, the demonstration effect execution timer 2162d-2 is used as a common timer in any processing. To refer to. Next, in Step 6614, the demonstration effect control means 2162d determines whether or not the game ball stored in the first storage unit 2151 (second storage unit 2152) has been discharged. In the case of Yes in step 6614, in step 6616, the stored ball count measuring means 2162b-5 determines the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2 first value). The number of game balls discharged is subtracted from (2 stored count value). Next, in step 6618, the demonstration effect control means 2162d refers to the demonstration effect execution timer 2162d-2 and determines whether or not the demonstration effect end timing has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6618, in step 6620 and step 6622, the demonstration effect control means 2162d terminates the demonstration effect and accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g to turn off the “demonstration effect flag”. The process proceeds to the next process (reservoir detection process 6700).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6602, in step 6624, the demonstration effect control means 2162d refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2161a and determines whether or not a game start signal has been received from the main side, that is, currently It is determined whether or not the game state. In the case of Yes in step 6624, that is, if the non-game state is still continued, the demonstration effect can be continued, and the process proceeds to step 6614. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6624, that is, when a game is started during the demonstration production, processing for forcibly ending the demonstration production is executed in step 6626 and step 6450. Specifically, in step 6626, demonstration effect control means 2162d displays on the image effect device 2140 that the demonstration effect is to be ended. Then, in step 6450, the forced start ball removal control means 2162c-5 at the start of the game executes the stop portion whole ball discharge process, and proceeds to step 6622. Here, the stop part global discharge process 6450 is different from the stop part global discharge process according to the subroutine of step 6450 in FIG. 19 only in the main subject, and the processing content is the same. In the case of No in step 6604, step 6606, and step 6618, the process proceeds to the next process (reservoir detection process 6700), and in the case of No in step 6614, the process proceeds to step 6618.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the storage unit detection process according to the subroutine of step 6700 in FIG. First, in Step 6702, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 determines whether or not the first storage unit game ball passage detection sensor 2151b has detected the passage of the game ball. In the case of Yes in step 6702, in step 6704, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 adds “1” to the first storage count value in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1. Next, in Step 6706, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 determines whether or not the second storage unit game ball passage detection sensor 2152b has detected the passage of the game ball. In the case of Yes in Step 6706, in Step 6708, the stored ball count measuring means 2162b-5 adds “1” to the second storage count value in the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2, and performs the next processing ( The process proceeds to a ball effect availability determination process 6800). In the case of No in step 6702, the process proceeds to step 6706, and in the case of No in step 6706, the process proceeds to the next process (ball effect availability determination process 6800).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a ball effect availability determination process according to the subroutine of step 6800 in FIG. First, in step 6802, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2161a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 6802, in Step 6804, the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 determines the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2. Based on the 2 storage count value, it is determined whether or not the current number of stored balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of balls (for example, the first storage count value is 3 or more). As described above, the reason why the ball effect is not executed unless the number of stored balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number is to enable the ball effect using a larger number of balls to be executed with high frequency. That is, if the ball effect is configured to be executed even when the number of stored balls is small, the number of stored balls does not easily increase. Next, in the case of Yes in Step 6804, in Step 6806, the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 acquires a random number and refers to a lottery table (not shown) to determine whether or not to execute the ball effect. Do. Note that the lottery may be executed in consideration of the result of the special game shift or the variation time of the special symbol. For example, if it is desired to construct a situation in which a sense of expectation for transition to a special game is increased when the ball effect is executed, the ball effect is executed as compared with the case of losing when the change is a hit. It is preferable to configure to increase the probability. Next, in Step 6808, the ball effect availability determination unit 2162b-1 determines whether or not the lottery result is “OK”. In the case of Yes in step 6808, in step 6810, the ball effect availability determination unit 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g and turns on the “ball effect execution determination flag”. Next, in Step 6812, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the symbol information and determines whether or not the change is a hit. In the case of Yes in Step 6812, in Step 6814, the ball effect control means 2162b accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and turns on the “win flag”. In step 6816, the ball effect availability determination unit 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g, turns on the “ball effect availability determination flag”, and performs the next process (determination of ball effect content determination). Move to processing 6850). In the case of No in step 6802, the process proceeds to the next process (ball effect content determination process 6850), in the case of No in steps 6804 and 6808, the process proceeds to step 6812, and in the case of No in step 6812. Control goes to step 6816.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the ball effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6850 in FIG. First, in step 6852, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and determines whether or not the “ball effect availability determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6852, in step 6854, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and turns off the “ball effect availability determination flag”. Next, at step 6856, the ball effect content determination unit 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g, and determines whether or not the “ball effect execution determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6856, in step 6858, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “winning flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6858, in step 6860, the ball effect content determination unit 2162b-2 receives symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2161a (for example, whether or not a special game is successful) Result, variation time of special symbol), for determining the ball effect content based on the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage count value of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2 The ball production content is determined with reference to the winning table of the lottery table 2162b-2-1, and the ball production content determination unit 2162b-2 uses the determination information as the ball production management area of the production related information temporary storage unit 2162g. Set to. Specifically, the timing (time information) for driving each driving means is temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6858, in step 6862, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 receives symbol information (for example, special game) from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2161a. , The special symbol variation time), the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage count value of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2, While determining the ball effect content with reference to the table for losing of the determination lottery table 2162b-2-1, the ball effect content determining unit 2162b-2 uses the determination information as the ball effect of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g. Set in the management area. Specifically, the timing (time information) for driving each driving means is temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. In step 6864 and step 6866, the ball effect content determination unit 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g to turn on the “ball effect content determination flag” and The “execution decision flag” is turned off, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (image effect content determination processing 6100). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6856, in step 6868, the ball effect content determination unit 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g, turns on the “ball effect non-execution determination flag”, The process proceeds to the next process (image effect content determination process 6100). Note that, also in the case of No in step 6852, the processing shifts to the next processing (image effect content determination processing 6100).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the image effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6100 in FIG. Here, the contents of the image effect are as follows: (1) When the ball effect is executed {+ The effect that appears when the ball effect is executed (variation mode 1 in FIGS. 5 and 6)} This is a related image effect. (2) When the ball effect is not executed, the image effect is a decorative symbol synchronized with a special symbol, as in the case of a normal first-class game machine. First, in step 6102, the image effect control means 2162 a accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162 g to determine whether or not the “ball effect content determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in Step 6102, that is, when it is determined to execute the ball effect by the change, the image effect content determination means 2162 a-1 is stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162 g in Step 6104. Based on the temporarily stored ball effect content, the image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 is referred to to determine the image effect content, and the determination information is used as the image effect of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. The management area is set, and the process proceeds to Step 6112. In this best mode, when the table (image effect content determination lottery table 2162a-1-1 and ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1) is structured, it is determined that the ball effect is to be executed. Is configured so that the contents of the image effect are uniquely determined. However, the content determination of the image effect may be executed in a form separated from the determination of the ball effect. Furthermore, after determining the content of the image effect, the determination of whether or not the ball effect is possible and the content determination are performed. You may comprise so that it may carry out (refer the example of a change). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6102, in step 6106, the image effect control means 2162a accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “ball effect non-execution determination flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6106, that is, when it is determined not to execute the ball effect due to the change, the image effect content determination means 2162a-1 is temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2161a in step 6108. Based on the symbol information from the main control device 1000 side, referring to the drawing display content determination lottery table 2162a-1-2, the image effect content (decoration pattern of the decorative symbol and stop symbol) is determined and the determination is made. Information is set in the image effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. Note that there is a one-to-one correspondence between the stop symbol / variation mode from the main controller 1000 side (that is, the special symbol stop symbol / variation mode) and the variation mode (ie, image effect) determined on the sub-control means 2160 side. For example, the variation mode ratio on the sub-control unit 2160 side may have a plurality of patterns with respect to one variation mode from the main controller 1000 side. Next, in step 6110, the image effect control means 2162a accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, turns off the “ball effect non-execution decision flag”, and proceeds to step 6112. In step 6112, the image effect control means 2162 a accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162 g, turns on the “effect content determined flag”, and goes to the next process (image effect control process 6200). Transition. In the case of No in step 6106, the process proceeds to the next process (image effect control process 6200).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the image effect display control process according to the subroutine of step 6200 in FIG. First, in step 6202, the image effect control means 2162a refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “image effect flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6202, in step 6204, the image effect control means 2162a refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “effect content determined flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6204, in step 6206 and step 6208, the image effect control means 2162a accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g to turn on the “image effect flag” and “effect contents” Turn off the “Fixed flag”. Next, in step 6210, the image effect control means 2162a starts the image effect on the image effect device 2140 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the image effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. In step 6230, the image effect control means 2162a refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2161a and determines whether or not a confirmed display command has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6230, in step 6232, the image effect control means 2162a finishes the image effect according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the image effect area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. In step 6234, the image effect control means 2162a accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g to turn off the “image effect flag”, and proceeds to the next process (ball effect control process 6900). . In the case of No in step 6202, the process proceeds to step 6230, and in the case of No in steps 6204 and 6230, the process proceeds to the next process (ball effect control process 6900).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process according to the subroutine of step 6900 in FIG. First, in step 6902, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “ball effect execution flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6902, in step 6904, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “ball effect content determination flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6904, in steps 6906 and 6908, the ball effect control means 2162b accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, turns on the “ball effect execution flag”, Turn off the “production content determination flag”. Then, in the subsequent processing, the release of out-ball storage in each storage unit and the operation of each accessory are executed.

  First, in step 6910, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and the ball effect execution timer 2162b-4, and the first storage unit 2151. It is determined whether or not the timing for driving is reached. In the case of Yes in step 6910, in step 6912, the ball effect control means 2162b (first storage part drive control means 2162b-3-1) drives the first storage part drive means 2151c in accordance with the determined content, and the first The ball outlet shutter of the 1 reservoir 2151 is opened (specifically, a predetermined number of out balls are put into the trolley-like container of the first accessory 2153 from the ball outlet). Next, in Step 6914, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 subtracts the number of the discharged game balls from the first stored count value of the first storing unit counter 2162b-6-1, and the process proceeds to Step 6938. To do.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6910, in step 6916, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and the ball effect execution timer 2162b-4. Then, it is determined whether or not the timing for driving the second reservoir 2152 has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6916, in step 6918, the ball effect control means 2162b (second storage section drive control means 2162b-3-2) drives the second storage section drive means 2152c according to the determination content, and the first 2 The ball outlet shutter of the reservoir 2152 is opened (specifically, one out-ball is put into the scoop-like container of the fourth accessory 2156 from the ball outlet). Next, in Step 6920, the stored ball number measuring means 2162b-5 subtracts the number (1) of the discharged game balls from the second stored count value of the second storing unit counter 2162b-6-2, Control goes to step 6938.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6916, in step 6922, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect-related information temporary storage means 2162g and the ball effect execution timer 2162b-4. Then, it is determined whether or not the timing for driving the first accessory 2153 has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6922, in step 6924, the ball effect control means 2162b (first accessory drive control means 2162b-3-3) drives the first accessory drive means 2153a in accordance with the determination contents to obtain the first. The accessory 2153 is activated, and the routine proceeds to step 6938. Specifically, in order to discharge the game ball stopped in the first accessory 2153 to the right in order to discharge further downstream of the out-ball effect area (first mode), or to discharge outside the game machine To the left (second mode), or the trolley-like container of the first accessory 2153 is vibrated or driven and controlled to return to the default position.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6922, in step 6926, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and the ball effect execution timer 2162b-4. It is then determined whether or not the timing for driving the second accessory 2154 has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6926, in step 6928, the ball effect control means 2162b (second accessory drive control means 2162b-3-4) drives the second accessory drive means 2154a in accordance with the determination content to make the second. The accessory 2154 is activated, and the routine proceeds to step 6938. Specifically, the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 standing in the central portion where the outer wall surrounding the third accessory 2155 is partially opened is retracted downward to open the central portion or the open state. Is driven to return to the default position (position where the central part is closed).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6926, in step 6930, the sphere effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the sphere effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and the sphere effect execution timer 2162b-4. It is then determined whether or not the timing for driving the third accessory 2155 has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6930, in step 6932, the ball effect control means 2162b (the third accessory drive control means 2162b-3-5) drives the third accessory drive means 2155a in accordance with the determination content, and the third The accessory 2155 is activated, and the routine proceeds to step 6938. Specifically, control is performed so that the disk portion of the third accessory 2155 is rotated in a predetermined manner or stopped.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6930, in step 6934, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and the ball effect execution 2153e-2 timer. Then, it is determined whether or not the timing for driving the fourth accessory 2156 has been reached. In the case of Yes in Step 6934, in Step 6936, the ball effect control means 2162b (fourth accessory drive control means 2162b-3-6) drives the fourth accessory drive means 2156a in accordance with the determination content to provide the fourth. The accessory 2156 is activated, and the routine goes to Step 6938. Specifically, in order to discharge the game ball stopped in the fourth accessory 2156 further downstream of the out-ball effect area, it is rotated around the long axis (first mode) or discharged outside the game machine. In order to do this, it is revolved about 45 degrees before rotating around the long axis (second mode), or the drive is controlled to return to the default position.

  Next, in step 6938, the ball effect control means 2162b refers to the determination contents temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and the ball effect execution timer 2162b-4, and the ball effect end timing is reached. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6938, in step 6940, the ball effect control means 2162b determines whether or not the game ball has entered the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155, specifically, the pseudo specific area 2155b. It is determined whether or not a signal is received from the specific area entrance detection device 2155b-1. In the case of Yes in step 6940, in step 6942, the false pseudo specific area entry determining means 2162e-1 refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “winning flag” is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 6942, in step 6944, the image effect control means 2162a executes a 15-round lottery effect display on the image effect device 2140. Here, the “15-round lottery effect” is an effect of drawing whether the privilege related to entering the pseudo specific area 2155b is 15 rounds or 0 rounds, and finally 15 rounds are selected. This is a production. Next, in step 6946, the ball effect control means 2162b accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, turns off the “win flag”, and proceeds to step 6962.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 6942, that is, when the game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b although it is not a big hit internally, in Step 6948, the false pseudo specific area entrance control means 2162e Then, it is determined whether or not the vibration detection device 2163 has detected an unauthorized process (for example, vibration). In the case of Yes in step 6948, in step 6950, the injustice notification means 2162e-3 (image effect control means 2162a) detects that fraud has been detected on the image effect device 2140 (for example, “Since a fraud has been detected, Disable ") is displayed, and the flow shifts to step 6962.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6948, that is, in a situation where the player is not internally elected, if a game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b even though there is no fraud such as vibration, in step 6952 The false pseudo specific area entrance control means 2162e adds “1” to the count value of the false pseudo specific area entrance count counter 2162b-6-3. Next, in step 6954, the non-injustice notification means 2162e-2 (image effect control means 2162a) executes a 0-round lottery effect display on the image effect device 2140, and proceeds to step 6962. Here, the “0-round lottery effect” is an effect of drawing whether the privilege related to entering the pseudo specific area 2155b is 15 rounds or 0 rounds, and finally the 0 round is selected. This is a production.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6940, that is, when the game ball has not entered the pseudo specific area 2155b, the effect control means 2162 refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g in step 6156. Then, it is determined whether or not the “hit flag” is on. In the case of Yes in step 6956, that is, when the game ball does not enter the pseudo specific area 2155b for some reason despite being internally won, the image effect control means 2162a is the image effect device. A resurgence effect (for example, a mode in which “sorry, losing” is displayed once and then “slightly wait! Next, in step 6960, the ball effect control means 2162b accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g to turn off the “winning flag”, and proceeds to step 6962.

  In step 6962, the ball effect control means 2162b accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g to turn off the “ball effect execution flag”, and performs the next process (special game display control process 6500). Migrate to In the case of No in Step 6902, the process proceeds to Step 6910. In the case of No in Step 6904 and Step 6938, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process 6500), and in the case of No in Step 6934. Goes to step 6938. Although not shown in the figure, when the count value of the false pseudo specific area entry number counter 2162b-6-3 reaches a predetermined number or more, it may be configured to automatically transmit that fact to the hall computer.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the display control process during special game according to the subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the effect control means 2162 refers to the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and determines whether or not the “special game flag” is off. In the case of Yes in step 6502, in step 6504, the effect control means 2162 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2161a and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control device 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6504, in step 6506 and step 6508, the effect control means 2162 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g to turn on the “special game flag” and the image effect device 2140. The jackpot start display is done above. In step 6510, the effect control means 2162 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the image effect device 2140 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control device 1000 side in step 1623. In step 6512, the effect control means 2162 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2161a and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control apparatus 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6512, in step 6514, the effect control means 2162 performs a jackpot end display on the image effect device 2140. In step 6516, the effect control means 2162 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, turns off the “special game flag”, and proceeds to the next process (step 6004). If NO in step 6502, the process proceeds to step 6510. If NO in step 6504 and step 6512, the process proceeds to the next process (step 6004).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing an action (ball effect control process) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, (1) is a variation mode 4 (normal sphere effect) when the special figure variation time is 30 seconds, and (2) is a variation mode 9 (high reliability sphere when the special diagram variation time is 45 seconds. Directing). Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

<< Normal ball production ("(1)") (game ball is released from the first storage part) >>
Referring to FIG. 31, (1) will be described. First, when the special symbol starts to change (image production starts), the character A appears on the image production device 2140 and the character A digs the ground. (Ab). Next, when the character A digs up a bomb and performs an effect in which the bomb ignites on the image effect device 2140, the ball outlet shutter of the first storage unit 2151 is synchronized with the image effect (bomb ignition effect). Opening and closing three times, the game balls stored in the first storage unit 2151 enter three balls into the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 (b to c). Note that the number of bombs and the number of game balls correspond to each other, and each time one bomb ignites, one game ball enters the first accessory 2153 (in this example, “Character A is a bomb. ), Bomb ignites, and game ball enters 1 ball into first action 2153 3 times). Next, an effect that the bomb explodes is performed on the image effect device 2140 (cd). Immediately after that, when the earthquake effect is started on the image effect device 2140, the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 vibrates for a predetermined time in accordance with the image effect (de), and then the first role. The trolley-like container of the object 2153 tilts to the right (ef). As a result of the trolley-shaped container tilting to the right, all the game balls in the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 spill onto the first ball receiving portion 2150b, and the game sphere is in the second role via the second guide path 2150c. It reaches the shutter member of the object 2154 (f to g). Here, in this situation, since the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 closes the central portion where the outer wall surrounding the third accessory 2155 is partially opened, these game balls are placed in front of the shutter member. Waiting. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed (when the shutter member reaches the opening timing), the shutter is opened for a predetermined time. As a result, all of these three balls are in turn the pseudo specific area 2155b or the pseudo normal area of the third accessory 2155. 2155c (g to h). In this best mode, by adjusting the opening timing of the shutter member of the second accessory 2154, if the variation is a big hit, any game ball is distributed to the pseudo specific area 2155b, and the variation is In the case of a loss, all the game balls are distributed to the pseudo-normal area 2155c. Specifically, the opening timing of the shutter member depends on the number of out balls. For example, when the number of out balls is one, when a big hit, the out ball stops on the second accessory 2154. When the pseudo-specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155 faces the front, the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 is opened. The shutter member of the second accessory 2154 is opened at a timing when any one of the pseudo normal areas 2155c of the accessory 2155 faces the front. The distribution control may be executed by opening timing control of the second accessory 2154 as described above, but may be executed by rotation control of the third accessory 2155. For example, in the form synchronized with the stop release timing from the first accessory {in the case of FIG. 31 (2) described below also the fourth accessory}, any one of the released out balls And the arrival timing of the pseudo specific area 2155b is not matched with the timing when the pseudo specific area 2155b is directed front. Rotation control. In addition, such distribution control is not only for phase difference control (phase difference control with the stop release timing) under the condition where the rotation speed is constant, but also for control of rotation speed (speeding up or slowing down). It can be realized by various controls such as changing the rotation direction. As described above, the sphere production in this example is the first step (ab) from the start of the production until the release of the out sphere is started, and the second step (bc) in which the out sphere is released. The third step (cd) in which the out ball is stopped (stopped) in the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153, and the out sphere is stopped (vibrated state) in the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 The fourth step (d to e), the fifth step (e to f) for tilting the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 to the right and dropping it on the first ball receiving part 2150b, the first ball receiver The sixth step (fg) for moving the out sphere from the portion 2150b to the second accessory 2154, the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 is opened, and the out sphere is swung to any region of the third accessory 2155. 7 steps (g to h) of dividing, roughly 7 steps Tsu consisting of-flops.

<< Highly reliable ball production ("(2)") (game ball is released from the second reservoir) >>
(2) will be described with reference to FIG. Since the process up to h 'in (2) is the same as that in (1), only the subsequent steps will be described. After a step in which all of the out balls released from the first storage unit 2151 enter the pseudo-normal area 2155c of the third accessory 2155 is executed (a ′ to h ′), a slight interval (h '~ I'), an effect (resurrection effect) is executed (i'-j ') in which the character B appears on the image effect device 2140 and issues a command to the fourth actor 2156. In response to this, on the side of the ball effect unit, the ball outlet shutter of the second storage unit 2152 is opened in accordance with the image effect (resurrection effect), and the out ball is placed in the scoop-like container of the fourth accessory 2156. One ball is stored (j ′ to k ′). Thereafter, when the scoop container of the fourth accessory 2156 rotates around the major axis, one out-ball stored in the scoop container spills onto the second ball receiver 2150e (k′˜ l ′). The spilled out ball reaches the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 via the fourth guide path 2150f (l ′ to m ′). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 is opened, and the out ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b or the pseudo normal area 2155c of the third accessory 2155 (m ′ to n ′). . In the best mode, the game balls stored in the second storage unit 2152 are used only for the revival effect, but are not limited to this, and may be used for the normal effect. Thus, in addition to the seven steps of (1), the ball effect of this example is the eighth step (h ′ to j ′) in which the ball effect is not executed, and the ball discharge shutter of the second storage unit 2152 is opened. A ninth step (j ′ to k ′) for putting out balls into the scoop-shaped container of the four role 2156, and a tenth step for discharging the out balls in the scoop-shaped container of the fourth role 2156 to the downstream of the out-ball effect area. Step (k ′ to l ′), Eleventh step (l ′ to m ′) for moving the out ball from the second ball receiving portion 2150 e to the second accessory 2154 and waiting at the position, This is composed of approximately 12 steps, ie, the twelfth step (m ′ to n ′) in which the shutter member is opened and the out ball is distributed to any region of the third accessory 2155. Even in the highly reliable sphere production, the distribution control between the pseudo specific area and the pseudo normal area of the out sphere is the same as that in the normal sphere production described above (the shutter opening timing of the second accessory). Control and / or rotation control of the third accessory).

《Effect when entering the pseudo specific area》
FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing the action when entering the pseudo specific area in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, (1) is when the game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b in the state of big hit internally, and (2) is the game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b in a state of not being big hit internally. In the case of a ball, (3) is a state in which a big hit is detected when an illegal process (vibration) is detected in a state that is not a big hit internally and a game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b. FIG. 6 shows a case where an illegal process (vibration) is detected and a game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b.

  First, (1) will be described. First, when the special symbol starts to change, a normal image effect is performed on the image effect unit side and a ball effect is also executed on the ball effect unit side. Here, in the ball effect, when the game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155, the distribution lottery effect display of the 0th round and the 15th round is performed on the image effect device 2140. Then, the fact that 15 rounds have been won is displayed on the image effect device 2140, and a transition is made to a special game.

  Next, (2) will be described. First, when the special symbol starts to change, a normal image effect is performed on the image effect unit side and a ball effect is also executed on the ball effect unit side. Here, in the ball effect, when a game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155, the lottery effect display of the 0th round and the 15th round is displayed on the image effect device 2140, and an error occurs. “1” is added to the count value of the pseudo specific area entry number counter 2162b-6-3. Then, the fact that it has been distributed to the 0th round is displayed on the image effect device 2140, and the change is terminated (without shifting to the special game).

  Next, (3) will be described. First, when the special symbol starts to change, a normal image effect is performed on the image effect unit side and a ball effect is also executed on the ball effect unit side. Here, in the ball effect, when a game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155 under the situation where fraud (vibration) is detected, the fact that fraud has been detected on the image effect device 2140 (for example, , "Disabling the jackpot because a fraud has been detected") is displayed, and the change ends (does not shift to special game).

  Then, (4) will be described. First, when the special symbol starts to change, a normal image effect is performed on the image effect unit side and a ball effect is also executed on the ball effect unit side. Here, in the ball effect, when a game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b of the third accessory 2155 in a situation where fraud (vibration) is detected, the fact that fraud has been detected is displayed on the image effect device 2140. The lottery effect display of the 0th round and the 15th round is performed without doing. Then, on the image effect device 2140, the fact that the 15th round has been won is displayed, and a transition is made to a special game.

  In the best mode, when the illegal operation (vibration) is detected in a state of big hit internally and the game ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b, the special game is displayed without displaying that the illegal operation is detected. Although the structure which transfers is taken, the structure which displays the fact that fraud was detected and performs the process which invalidates jackpot itself may be sufficient.

《Demonstrative demonstration in non-game state》
With reference to FIG. 33, a ball effect demonstration in a non-game state in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. Here, FIG. 33 shows the operation of each storage unit and each accessory on the sphere effect unit side when the “variation mode 9” with a change time of 45 seconds is selected as the ball effect demonstration. 10 is a timing chart of a message displayed on the image rendering unit side when the user is Therefore, the timing chart will be described in time series. First, prior to the execution of the ball effect, a message “Start the ball effect demonstration” is displayed on the screen display device 2140. Thereafter, character A appears on the image display device 2140, and a message “I will dig the ground from now on. At this time, ○ when the bomb comes out, x when the empty can comes out” is displayed. Next, on the image production device 2140, after the character A digs out three bombs and performs an effect of igniting the bomb, “When digging up the bomb like this, a ball is released to the truck. The same number of balls as the number of bombs will be released. "And the ball outlet shutter of the first reservoir 2151 is opened and closed three times, and the game balls stored in the first reservoir 2151 Enters three balls into the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153. Next, on the image production device 2140, “From now on, the bomb will explode and the trolley will vibrate. The trolley derails to the right or left. Is displayed on the sphere production unit side, the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 vibrates for a predetermined time. And after performing the effect which a bomb explodes on the image production | presentation apparatus 2140, the trolley-like container of the 1st accessory 2153 inclines to the right side. As a result of the trolley-shaped container tilting to the right, all the game balls in the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 are spilled into the first ball receiving portion 2150b, and the game sphere is in the second role via the second guide path 2150c. The shutter member of the object 2154 is reached. Here, in this situation, since the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 closes the central portion where the outer wall surrounding the third accessory 2155 is partially opened, these game balls are placed in front of the shutter member. Waiting. Under this situation, a message is displayed on the image effect device 2140, “This shutter will be released from now on, but if the game ball enters the V zone of the rotating body when it is released, it is a big hit”. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, as a result of the shutter being opened for the predetermined time, all of these three balls are sequentially distributed to the pseudo normal area 2155c of the third accessory 2155. After that, a message is displayed on the image production device 2140, “Normally, this will confirm the loss, but if a game ball is mounted on the right scoop, the chance is great.” Thereafter, on the side of the ball production unit, the ball discharge port shutter of the second storage unit 2152 is opened, and one out ball is stored in the scoop container of the fourth accessory driving means 2156a. Thereafter, when the scoop container of the fourth accessory driving means 2156a rotates around the long axis, one out-ball stored in the scoop container spills onto the second ball receiver 2150e. The spilled out ball reaches the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 via the fourth guide path 2150f. Under this circumstance, on the image production device 2140, “This shutter will be released from now on, but it will be a big hit if the game ball enters the V zone of the rotating body when it is opened. Is displayed. Thereafter, the shutter member of the second accessory 2154 is opened, and the out ball enters the pseudo specific area 2155b or the pseudo normal area 2155c of the third accessory 2155.

《Forced ball removal 1 (ball removal after power interruption)》
Next, FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing the action of forced ball removal after power interruption recovery in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. Here, (1) indicates that the out sphere stored in the first storage unit 2151 is full (four) and the out sphere stored in the second storage unit 2152 is non-full (two). When the power is turned on after the power is turned off in the state of (2), (2) is when the power is turned off while the RAM clear switch 198 is operated after the power is turned off under the same condition as (1). Each shows.

  First, (1) will be described. First, when the power is turned off, the first storage count value in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage count of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2. The value is cleared ("0" is set) (a). Next, when the power is turned on, the first storage unit full tank detection sensor 2151a detects the full tank, and “4” is set to the first storage count value in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 ( b). Although two out spheres are stored in the second storage unit 2152, the number of the stored spheres cannot be detected by a sensor or the like, so the second storage in the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2. The count value remains “0”. Next, an operation of discharging the out ball that is stopped in the ball effect device 2150 (stop unit) is performed (b to c). Then, the operation | movement which discharges | emits all the out spheres stored in the 2nd storage part 2152 is performed (cd). In this way, when the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear switch 198, the ball removal process is executed in accordance with the number of out balls stored in each storage unit (detection degree of each full tank detection sensor). In addition, how out balls in the stopping part and the storage part are discharged out of the gaming machine will be described later (the former will be described at the end of the item, and the latter will be described as “forced ball removal 2 (according to the operator's operation). Explained in the item of “Forced ball removal”).

  Next, (2) will be described. First, when the power is turned off, the first storage count value in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2. The count value is cleared (“0” is set) (a ′). Next, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 198 is operated, the first storage unit full tank detection sensor 2151a detects the full tank, and the first storage count value in the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1. “4” is set in (b ′). Although two out spheres are stored in the second storage unit 2152, the number of the stored spheres cannot be detected by a sensor or the like, so the second storage in the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2. The count value remains “0”. Next, an operation of discharging the out sphere stopped in the sphere effect device 2150 (stop portion) is performed (b ′ to c ′). Next, an operation of discharging all the out balls stored in the first storage unit 2151 is performed (c ′ to d ′). Then, “0” is set to the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 (the second storage count value of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2), and the second storage unit 2152 is set. The operation of discharging all the out balls stored in the inside is also performed (d ′ to e ′). As described above, when the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch 198, all the stored balls are forcibly set regardless of the number of game balls stored in each storage unit (detection level of each full tank detection sensor). To remove the ball from the gaming machine. As can be seen from FIG. 34, in order to prevent clogging of the balls, the ball removal is executed by shifting the respective ball removal operation timings.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 35, the action of removing the ball at the stopping portion will be described in more detail, among the forced ball removal executed after the power failure recovery in FIG. 34. Here, FIG. 35 is a timing chart showing in detail the stopping portion ball removing operation in FIG. First, after the interruption of power interruption, the third accessory 2155 operates to repeat the rotation from + π / 6 to + 11π / 6 (clockwise) → + 11π / 6 to + π / 6 (counterclockwise) {a to b. repeat}. Next, the second member 2154 is operated so that the shutter member is opened (c). Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the trolley-shaped container of the first accessory 2153 is operated so as to be in the first mode (right inclined state) (d). Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the scoop-shaped container of the fourth accessory 2156 operates in the first mode (shaft rotation) (e). Then, after a predetermined time elapses, each accessory operates so as to be in the default position or default mode (f).

《Forced ball removal 2 (Forced ball removal by operator's operation)》
Next, with reference to FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the action of forced ball removal by the operation (button operation) of the operator in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. Here, FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing a state of ball discharge in the first storage unit and the second storage unit when a button operation is performed in a non-game state. When the front discharge button is operated, (2) shows, for example, the case where the hall staff operates the rear discharge button. First, (1) will be described. First, when the front-side first reservoir discharge button 196 is pressed for a short time (for example, less than 3 seconds), one game ball stored in the first reservoir 2151 is discharged ( a) When the front side first reservoir discharge button 196 is pressed for a long time (for example, 3 seconds or longer), the game balls stored in the first reservoir 2151 are discharged as a whole (b). In addition, when the front-side second storage part discharge button 197 is pressed for a short time (for example, less than 3 seconds), one game ball stored in the second storage part 2152 is discharged (c), and the front-side second storage is performed. When the unit discharge button 197 is pressed for a long time (for example, 3 seconds or longer), the game balls stored in the second storage unit 2152 are discharged (d). Next, (2) will be described. In (2), after the same process as in (1) is executed, the above-described stop portion ball removing process (see FIG. 35) is executed. In the preceding process, the front-side first reservoir discharge button 196 in (1) is replaced with the back-side first reservoir discharge button 194, and the front-side second reservoir discharge button 197 is set on the back-side second reservoir discharge button. Since only 195 is replaced, the description is omitted. Further, the subsequent processing is the same as that in FIG. Although not shown in the drawings, in both cases (1) and (2), out ball discharge is executed when the discharge button is operated when the ball effect is executed or when the ball effect is scheduled. Not.

  Here, in the “forced ball removal 1 (ball removal after power interruption return)” and “forced ball removal 2 {forced ball removal by the operator's operation (1)}”, the discharge of out balls from each reservoir is It is executed as follows. First, in the case of the first storage unit 2151, when discharging one ball at a time, the ball outlet shutter of the first storage unit 2151 opens and closes for a short time, so that only one storage ball in the first storage unit 2151 is stored. It falls into the trolley-like container in the 1st item 2153. Immediately after that, as a result of the first action item 2153 tilting leftward and returning to the original position, one out-ball in the trolley-like container is discharged out of the gaming machine. On the other hand, when the whole ball is discharged, the ball outlet shutter of the first storage unit 2151 is in an open state for a long time, so that all the stored balls in the first storage unit 2151 are in the trolley in the first accessory 2153. Falls into the container. Immediately after that, as a result of the first action item 2153 tilting leftward and returning to the original position, all out balls in the trolley-like container are discharged out of the gaming machine. On the other hand, in the case of the second reservoir 2152, when discharging one ball at a time, the ball outlet shutter of the second reservoir 2152 opens and closes for a short time, so that only one ball is stored in the second reservoir 2152. It falls into the scoop-like container in the 4th role 2156. Immediately after that, the fourth accessory 2156 revolves about 45 degrees toward the near side and then rotates around the major axis, so that one out-ball in the scoop-like container is discharged out of the gaming machine. On the other hand, when the whole ball is discharged, the operation of discharging one ball at a time is repeated by the number of out balls stored in the second storage unit 2152 (or the maximum number of stored balls).

  On the other hand, in the “forced ball removal 2 {forced ball removal by the operator's operation (2)}”, the discharge of out balls from each storage unit is executed as follows. First, in the case of the first storage unit 2151, when discharging one ball at a time, the ball outlet shutter of the first storage unit 2151 opens and closes for a short time, so that only one storage ball in the first storage unit 2151 is stored. It falls into the trolley-like container in the 1st item 2153. Immediately after that, as a result of the above-mentioned “stop portion ball removal process” (see FIG. 35), one out ball in the trolley-like container is discharged out of the gaming machine. On the other hand, when the whole ball is discharged, the ball outlet shutter of the first storage unit 2151 is in an open state for a long time, so that all the stored balls in the first storage unit 2151 are in the trolley in the first accessory 2153. Falls into the container. Immediately after that, as a result of the above-described “stop ball removal process” (see FIG. 35), all the out balls in the trolley-like container are discharged out of the gaming machine. On the other hand, in the case of the second reservoir 2152, when discharging one ball at a time, the ball outlet shutter of the second reservoir 2152 opens and closes for a short time, so that only one ball is stored in the second reservoir 2152. It falls into the scoop-like container in the 4th role 2156. Immediately after that, as a result of the above-described “stopping part ball removal process” (see FIG. 35), one out-ball in the scoop-like container is discharged out of the gaming machine. On the other hand, when the whole ball is discharged, the operation of discharging one ball at a time is repeated by the number of out balls stored in the second storage unit 2152 (or the maximum number of stored balls).

  Here, of the above (1) and (2), the change in the state related to the ball effect before and after the operation of the front side discharge button of (1) will be described with reference to FIG. Here, (1) shows the relationship between the number of stored balls and whether or not a ball effect is possible, and (2) shows the relationship between the number of stored balls and an executable ball effect. Here, for convenience of explanation, description will be made assuming that the number of stored balls in the second storage unit 2152 is zero. First, (1) will be described. When the number of stored balls is less than a predetermined number (0 to 2), the ball effect is not executed, and the number of stored balls is equal to or more than the predetermined number (3 to 4). In this case, it is shown that the ball effect can be executed. Thus, for example, when the player does not desire the ball effect (when he / she wants to enjoy only the decorative symbol variation as in the case of a normal first-class game machine), the front side first reservoir discharge button 196 is operated. Thus, the stored balls stored in the first storage unit 2151 may be discharged so as to be less than the predetermined number of balls. Next, (2) will be described. When the number of stored balls is 3, “variation mode 5” (see FIG. 5) cannot be executed, whereas when the number of stored balls is 4, “change” “Aspect 5” (see FIG. 5) is executable. Thus, for example, when the player does not like the execution of the variation mode 5 for some reason, when the number of stored balls stored in the first storage unit 2151 becomes four, one stored ball is stored. What is necessary is just to operate so that it may discharge and 3 pieces may be maintained.

  According to the best mode, first, a mechanical ball effect is executed using a game ball, so that the game is monotonous compared to a conventional machine that only executes identification information and a notice display on a liquid crystal or the like. Unlike the case of conventional second-class pachinko machines, the movement of the ball is not directly linked to the player's profit status, resulting in the player being frustrated. There is an effect that it is possible to enjoy the game ball production without any problems. Furthermore, since the ball effect is based on the out ball, as described above, any movement of the ball has no effect on the player's profit status. Unlike the conventional second-class pachinko machines that need to be kept, it also has the effect of making it possible to realize innovative ball movements.

  Furthermore, since the variation time of the identification information and the production contents based on the movement of the out sphere are configured to synchronize, a more interesting display form in which the identification information variation and the sphere production are integrated is synergistic. There is an effect that it can be provided.

  Furthermore, since it is comprised so that the out ball | bowl which the storage was cancelled | released can be divided | segmented in more steps as a result of being able to divide a ball effect more, there exists an effect that a higher interest property can be provided with respect to a ball effect. . In addition, since it is divided into multi-steps, the time adjustment with the display effect side can be made finer, and the effect that the effects can be more reliably synchronized is also achieved.

  Furthermore, since the effect display means having higher effect effect is configured to execute the effect display linked to the ball effect, it is possible to realize the effect by the synergistic effect of the effect display and the ball effect, so that the game's interest The effect that it becomes possible to raise further is produced.

  In addition, since only the game balls that have entered the start opening are guided to the out ball storage unit, when the effect is executed, there is always at least one reserved out ball, which results in the out ball effect. Has the effect of being able to build a viable situation.

  Furthermore, even if the special game transfer lottery is not won internally, the fact that the out ball is accidentally assigned to the predetermined area is completely ignored. Instead of shifting to the next production, it is configured to notify that the number of unit games of the special game is 0, so that the player will not have any distrust such as a machine failure, There is an effect that it is possible to shift to the next production in a natural manner.

  Furthermore, when it is mistakenly assigned to the predetermined area, the unit game number lottery effect (round number lottery effect) is executed before the final display that the unit game number of the special game is 0. The effect of being able to enhance the interest of the game as a result of being able to give the player a sense of expectation for the transition to the special game even under circumstances where it is decided not to shift to the special game. Play.

  Furthermore, since it is configured to store the number of times of erroneous allocation, by referring to the number of times, the defect condition of the out-ball effect area (for example, out-ball distribution means) in the ball game machine can be quantitatively determined. There is an effect that it can be determined.

  Furthermore, it is configured so that the stored out ball can be forcibly discharged from the ball effect section by the player's intention, and the out ball effect is not executed when the out ball is not stored. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a flexible gaming machine that can meet the needs of a player who does not desire a ball effect.

  Further, when there are two out ball holding means each having an independent function, the out ball stored for only one of these can be selectively forcibly discharged out of the ball effect area, It is possible to selectively enjoy only the ball performance related to the game.

  In addition, in a situation where the content of the production changes according to the number of remaining storage, the out ball stored through a predetermined operation can be forcibly discharged one by one, so the content of the desired production for the player can be selected It is possible to provide all the out balls through another operation, so that it is possible to avoid the hassle of repeating the forced discharge operation for each shot until there are no retained balls. There is also an effect.

  Further, since the content of the ball effect is determined based on the number of stored balls, when a ball effect exceeding the number of stored balls is selected, a useless ball effect related to a non-existing ball (for example, related to the ball effect) As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused in advance due to the unexpected execution of the ball effect.

  Furthermore, when the ball production unit has the first storage unit and the second storage unit, since the contents of the ball production are determined based on the respective measurement results, only the first storage unit is involved. For both the ball effect, the ball effect in which only the first storage unit is involved, and the ball effect in which both the storage units are involved, there is an effect that the internally determined ball effect can be reliably performed.

  Furthermore, when the number of out-balls stored is small, the ball effect itself is not selected or the selection probability is set to be relatively low. As a result, it is difficult to consume the sphere, and as a result, a tendency that more out-spheres are stored can be constructed.

  Furthermore, if there are two out ball holding means each having an independent function, if any of these stored ball numbers is less than or less than the predetermined number of balls, the out ball on the holding means side Since the ball effect itself is not selected or the selection probability is set to be relatively low, there is an effect that it is possible to further suppress the consumption of the ball due to the ball effect on the holding means side with a small number of stored balls.

  Further, particularly after the power interruption, if the number of stored balls in the storage device is not full, the ball is removed, and if the storage device becomes empty as a result of the removal of the ball, a determination is made that the ball effect is not performed. Therefore, even if the out-of-ball storage number information before power interruption is erased by power interruption and the current accurate out-ball number is not known, the out-ball is efficiently stored in the ball direction section. As a result of the storage, the reserved ball can reach the sensor that senses the number of out balls in a short time, and there is an effect that the accurate number of out balls can be quickly grasped.

  Furthermore, in a gaming machine that executes a mechanical performance by the movement of the ball, even after the power failure is recovered, the determination of whether or not the performance is possible due to the fact that the number of out balls stocked in the ball performance section is unknown. There is also an effect that the problem that the contents cannot be determined can be avoided.

  Further, when the out ball is forcibly discharged from the ball production unit, the out ball stored in the out ball temporary stop means existing further downstream is forcibly discharged before the out ball stored in the out ball storage means. Since it is configured to start forced discharge, a large amount of spheres are accumulated in the out sphere effect area, which is assumed when the out sphere stored in the out sphere storage means is forcibly discharged at the same time or earlier. The effect that it becomes possible to prevent the clogging of the ball | bowl by having been carried out is produced.

  Furthermore, when the out ball temporarily stopped in the ball effect section is forcibly canceled, any of the forcibly released out balls is not distributed to a predetermined area of the out ball distribution means. Because it is distributed, it is assigned to a predetermined area after forcible release, and a useless expectation such as “May shift to a special game” or “A game machine that is assigned to a predetermined area but does not shift to a special game” There is also an effect that the player can avoid having doubts about the game.

  Further, when the game information erasing means (RAM clear switch 198) is operated, all the stored out balls are discharged out of the gaming machine. As a result, it is possible to reliably compensate for a state in which no out-sphere is left in the ball effect unit, and as a result, it is possible to prevent damage to the accessory in the ball effect unit.

  Furthermore, even if the ball effector is provided with a temporary stopping unit for temporarily stopping (for example, temporarily stopping) the out ball released from the storage unit, When moving the ball, it is possible to reliably compensate for the state in which no out-sphere is left in the sphere effect unit, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the accessory in the sphere effect unit from being damaged.

  In addition, even if the power is cut off during execution of the ball production, the out ball that is temporarily stopped in the ball production section will be forcibly released, so the ball production of the current time after the power interruption is restored and the next time There is an effect that there is no hindrance in the subsequent ball production. Further, according to the best mode, when forcibly releasing the out-ball temporarily stopped in the ball effect unit, the forcible release process is executed for the theoretical maximum value that may exist in the ball effect unit. As a result, there is no need for a means for detecting how many balls actually remain in the ball directing section, and all the balls can be forcibly released forcibly and efficiently. Also play.

  Furthermore, the degree of storage of out balls in the ball storage section can be changed as appropriate on the hall side simply by operating the operation means, so that it is possible to remove the balls without any effort, and it is possible to respond to the hall's business policy and when the store opens. There is an effect that it is possible to prevent the content of the ball production from being biased.

  Furthermore, when the ball production section has a first storage section and a second storage section, it is configured to be able to remove the balls independently, so that it is possible to further respond to the business policy of the hall and at the time of opening the store There is an effect that it is possible to further prevent the content of the ball production from being biased.

  Furthermore, it is possible to forcibly discharge the stored out balls one by one or all of the out balls, so it is possible to respond more to the sales policy of the hall and the content of the ball production at the time of opening is biased It is possible to further prevent this.

  Furthermore, when the out ball is forcibly discharged, it is configured to be executed by driving a ball effect movable object that realizes the ball effect, so there is no need to separately provide an out ball forcibly discharging member, thereby reducing the number of parts. There is an effect that it is possible to plan. Furthermore, an initial operation is executed immediately after the power is turned on to check whether or not the accessory operates normally. However, if the initial operation and the out ball forced discharge operation are configured identically, the same program is executed. As a result of executing both, there is an effect that a useless program only for forced outball discharge becomes unnecessary.

  Furthermore, if the out ball is allocated to a predetermined area due to vibration applied to the gaming machine even though the special game transition lottery is not won internally, the fact that the transition to the special game is not made. By informing the player that the penalty was imposed for the vibration action, it is possible to encourage the player to reflect, and about the inconsistency between the internal non-winning and the winning in production, There is also an effect that it is possible to avoid causing the player to feel distrust with the gaming machine based on the mismatch.

  Furthermore, even if it is assigned to a predetermined area under the condition where vibration is detected, it is configured not to execute a notification that it will not shift to a special game if it is won internally. There is an effect that it is possible to avoid the confusion of the player due to the notification that the transition to the special game is not performed despite the transition. For example, this time, it is possible to prompt the player to reflect on the vibration action by displaying a message indicating that the transition of the special game is permitted and urging the player to pay attention to the vibration action.

  In addition, it is configured to execute a ball effect demonstration process that simulates a ball effect during an actual game in a situation where the game is not executed and does not affect the operation rate. Although it is a complex game machine that can execute both the fluctuation display of the game and the mechanical presentation by the ball, it can make the player understand the game content reliably, and the operation is caused by the fact that the game content is unknown It is possible to reduce the rate and reduce the burden on the hall side.

  Further, when the out ball temporarily stopped in the ball production unit is forcibly released during the demonstration production, none of the forcibly released out balls is distributed to the predetermined area of the out ball distribution means. Because it is configured so that it will be assigned to a predetermined area after forcible cancellation, it will be a wasteful expectation such as "May shift to a special game" or "Although it is assigned to a predetermined area, it does not shift to a special game This also has the effect that it is not necessary for the player to have a suspicion about the gaming machine.

Modification example 1
Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, after determining the availability of the ball effect and the content of the ball effect first, the image effect content corresponding to the determination is determined, but after determining the image effect content first, It may be configured to determine the content of the ball effect (whether or not the ball effect is possible) corresponding to. Specifically, for example, after adopting a configuration in which the image effect content is first determined on the image effect control means side, the image effect data related to the image effect content and each storage unit required for the ball effect control Further, there can be mentioned a mode in which the latter is recorded in a form in which the trigger (control command) of the driving timing of each accessory is linked to the former time axis. In this case, when the image effect content is determined on the image effect control means side, the ball effect content is substantially determined. Specifically, when determining the contents of image effects, the number of stored balls in the storage device is grasped, and the contents of image effects are determined based on the number of stored balls. At the time of performing the effect, when the execution timing related to a certain ball effect is reached, the control command related to the ball effect is transmitted each time from the image effect control means side, and on the other hand, the ball effect that has received the control command The control means executes the ball effect control corresponding to the control command. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process 6900 (2) according to this modification. Here, the major differences from this best mode are: (1) In this best mode, the operation timing of each storage unit and each accessory is time-managed on the side of the ball effect control means (specifically, the ball The ball effect execution timer 2162b-4 of the effect control means 2162b manages the execution time of the ball effect), but in this modification, it is not necessary to have a timer only for the ball effect. (2) In this best mode, the determination process of whether or not the ball effect control timing has been reached is executed on the side of the ball effect control means (step 6910, step 6916, step 6922, step 6926, step 6930 in FIG. 29). On the other hand, in this modified example, the ball timing control means side does not execute the drive timing determination process in particular, and immediately after receiving the drive command from the image effect control means side, The point which actuates the clasp and each accessory {Step 6910 (2), Step 6916 (2), Step 6922 (2), Step 6926 (2), Step 6930 (2), Step 6934 (Fig. 38) 2)}.

  According to this modified example, when synchronizing the display content of the effect and the ball effect content based on the movement of the sphere, the data related to the display content of the effect and the timing information regarding the drive timing of each means related to the out-ball effect are Since they are recorded together, there is an effect that it is not necessary to separately have an area for recording data related to the contents of the effect using the out ball.

Modification example 2
Next, another modification of the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. In this best mode, when the number of game balls stored in the storage units (first storage unit 2151 and second storage unit 2152) in the ball effect device 2150 is measured, a new game ball enters the ball effect device 2150. Sensors (a first reservoir game ball passage detection sensor 2151b and a second reservoir game ball passage detection sensor 2152b) are provided for detecting the entry when the ball has entered. Here, when a sensor that detects the passage of a game ball is used, there is a possibility of erroneous recognition due to chattering or noise. When such misrecognition occurs, the number of storages temporarily stored in the memory (the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2) is larger than the actual storage number. There will be many situations. In such a situation, if the content of the effect is determined based on the number of storages in the memory, the content of the effect exceeding the actually stored ball will be determined, and the content of the image effect and the ball effect Is not engaged, resulting in confusion for the player. The present modification is a form that can avoid a situation in which the content of the performance exceeding the actually existing storage ball is determined even when such erroneous recognition due to chattering or noise occurs.

  Here, in the modified example, the maximum number of stored balls (Y) of the first storing unit 2151 and the second storing unit 2152 is generally larger than the maximum number of balls (X) used in one sphere effect. (For example, Y = X + 1), the content of the effect is determined based on a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value (for example, 1) from the number of stored balls temporarily stored in the memory. . Therefore, a description will be given with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 39 is a flowchart for changing the startup process in FIG. Here, the difference from this best mode is that, as described above, the maximum storage ball is increased by one more than the maximum number of balls (four balls) used for one production, and full tank detection is performed. The count value to be set at the time is “5” which is larger than “4” in the best mode {see Step 6304 (3) and Step 6308 (3)}. Next, FIG. 40 is a change flowchart of the ball removal process after power interruption in FIG. Here, the difference from the best mode is that, as described above, the maximum storage ball is increased by one more than the maximum number of balls (4 balls) used for one production, and the count value is increased. If it is not “5” which is MAX, the forced discharge process of the storage unit is executed {see Step 6434 (3) and Step 6438 (3)}. Next, FIG. 41 is a change flowchart of the ball effect determination process in FIG. Here, the difference from the best mode is temporarily stored in the memory (first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2) when determining whether or not the ball effect is possible. It is a point that whether or not the ball effect is determined is determined based on a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the stored sphere value instead of the stored sphere value {see Step 6804 (3)}. Finally, FIG. 42 is a change flowchart of the ball effect content determination process in FIG. Here, the difference from the best mode is that, in determining the contents of production, in the present modification example, the memory (first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2) is temporarily stored. The effect is determined based on a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the stored sphere value, not the stored sphere value (see Step 6860 (3) and Step 6862 (3)). That is, if the stored ball value in the memory is “5”, 1 to 4 ball effects are determined, and if “4”, 1 to 3 ball effects are determined.

  According to this modified example, the number of production contents is reduced by a predetermined number (for example, one) from the measurement result (for example, the count value) by the out-ball number measuring unit. Even if chattering occurs during the measurement of the number of out-balls stored, there is an effect that it is possible to reliably carry out the ball effect that was originally assumed.

Modification example 3
Next, another modification of the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46. The best mode is configured to determine the content of the ball effect by considering the number of stored balls in the ball storage unit in addition to the information from the main side (particularly, the result of the special game). By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to determine only what can be implemented within the current number of stored balls as the ball production content, so there is an advantage that it is not necessary to re-determine what has been determined once. is there. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to provisionally determine the ball effect contents without taking into account the number of stored balls, and to execute the determination process again when the provisionally determined contents cannot be realized. Good. Therefore, with reference to the drawings, first, FIG. 43 is a change table of the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 in FIG. Here, the difference from the best mode is that the selection rate of the ball effect is different in the best mode according to the current number of stored balls, whereas in the present modified example, The point is that the ball effect is selected (selected) regardless of the number of stored balls. Also, (e) and (f) are tables that are referred to when determining the changed ball effect when the temporarily determined ball effect is not feasible and the change is a hit. That is, the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 in the present modification example includes three patterns of tables for “losing”, “winning”, and “for changing”. In this modified example, when the temporarily determined ball effect is not executable and the change is lost, the temporarily determined ball effect is canceled and the ball effect is not uniformly executed. As in the case, a change table may be provided. In addition, (X, Y) shown under the item “random number” in (e) and (f) of the “for change” table is the number of out balls stored in the first storage unit 2151. (X) and the number of out balls (Y) stored in the second storage unit 2152 are shown. As can be seen from the figure, when determining the changed ball effect, a ball effect that uses all the current number of stored balls is easily selected.

  Next, FIG. 44 is a change flowchart of the main flowchart on the sub-board side in FIG. Here, the difference from the best mode is that a ball effect content change process 6880 (4) described later exists instead of the ball effect availability determination process 6800 (the processing order is changed).

  Next, FIG. 45 is a flowchart of a ball effect content determination process according to the subroutine of step 6850 (4) in FIG. First, in Step 6851 (4), the ball effect content determination unit 2162b-2 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2161a and determines whether or not new symbol information has been received from the main controller 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6851 (4), in step 6853 (4), the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 refers to the symbol information and determines whether or not the change is a hit. In the case of Yes in step 6853 (4), in step 6855 (4), the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g and turns on the “win flag”. Next, in step 6860 (4), the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 receives symbol information from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2161a (for example, a special symbol variation time). ) With reference to the winning table of the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 to temporarily determine the ball effect content, and the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 produces the temporary determination information. Set in the ball effect management area of the related information temporary storage means 2162g. Specifically, the timing (time information) for driving each driving means is temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6853 (4), in step 6862 (4), the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 is the symbol from the main controller 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage means 2161a. Based on the information, with reference to the lost table of the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1, the ball effect content is provisionally determined, and the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 produces the provisionally determined information. Set in the ball effect management area of the related information temporary storage means 2162g. Specifically, the timing (time information) for driving each driving means is temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. Then, in Step 6864 (4) and Step 6865 (4), the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and “ball effect content temporary determination flag” and “sphere The “produce / prohibition temporary decision flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process {sphere effect content change process 6880 (4)}. In addition, also when it is No at step 6851 (4), it transfers to the following process {Sphere effect content change process 6880 (4)}.

  Next, FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the ball effect content change processing according to the subroutine of step 6880 (4) in FIG. First, in Step 6882 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and determines whether or not the “ball effect availability determination flag” is on. . In the case of Yes in step 6882 (4), in step 6883 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and sets the “ball effect availability temporary decision flag”. Turn off. Next, in Step 6884 (4), the ball effect availability determination unit 2162b-1 determines the ball effect content temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage unit 2162g and the first storage unit counter 2162b-6. Based on the first storage count value of -1 and the second storage count value of the second storage unit counter 2162b-6-2, whether or not the determined ball effect is feasible, It is determined whether or not “the number of balls used in the production ≧ the current number of stored balls”. In the case of Yes in step 6884 (4), in step 6885 (4) and step 6886 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and “ball effect” The “tentative content determination flag” is turned off and the “ball effect content determination flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process {image effect content determination process 6100 (4)}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6884 (4), in step 6887 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 determines the first storage count value and the second storage unit of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1. Based on the second stored count value of the counter 2162b-6-2, it is determined whether or not the current number of stored balls is one or more, that is, whether or not the minimum ball effect can be executed. In the case of Yes in step 6887 (4), in step 6888 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and whether the “win flag” is on. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 6888 (4), in step 6890, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 determines the first storage count value of the first storage unit counter 2162b-6-1 and the second storage unit counter 2162b-6. Based on the second stored count value of 2, the ball effect content determination lottery table 2162b-2-1 is referred to, and the determined ball effect can be executed within the current number of stored balls. While changing to the effect, the ball effect content determination means 2162b-2 sets (resets) the change information in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and proceeds to Step 6885 (4). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6887 (4), in step 6892 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 is temporarily stored in the ball effect management area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g. To clear. Next, in Step 6894 (4) and Step 6896 (4), the ball effect availability determination means 2162b-1 accesses the flag area of the effect related information temporary storage means 2162g, and sets the “ball effect content temporary decision flag”. While turning off, the “ball effect non-execution decision flag” is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process {image effect content determination process 6100 (4)}. If No in step 6882 (4), the process proceeds to the next process {image effect content determination process 6100 (4)}. If No in step 6888 (4), the process proceeds to step 6892 (4).

Modification example 4
Next, another modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, the drive timing of each storage unit and each accessory in the ball effect device 2150 is time-managed in a form linked to the image effect. That is, preferably, the ball effect starts after the start of the image effect, and the ball effect ends before the end of the image effect. However, it is also assumed that the ball effect is executed beyond the originally scheduled ball effect time due to irregular movement of the ball in the ball effect device 2150 or being caught by the accessory. In this case, the image effect and the ball effect are not matched in time, resulting in a situation that confuses the player. Therefore, the ball effect device 2150 according to the present modification example includes sensors (a first discharge hole 2150x, a second discharge hole 2150y, a pseudo specific area entrance detection device 2155b-1) that detect an out-ball discharged from the ball effect device 2150. And a sensor arranged in each of the pseudo normal area entrance detection device 2155c-1), a shielding member that makes it impossible for the player to confirm the entire out-sphere effect area in the ball effect device, and a predetermined time (for example, the end of the image effect) And a shielding member drive control means for displacing the shielding member from the “non-shielding state” to the “shielding state” when all the out-balls released by the storage unit by the time) are not detected by the sensor. Yes. This allows the player to see that the ball effect continues after the image effect ends even if the planned ball effect time is prolonged due to a clogged ball or the like during the ball effect. The situation can be avoided. In addition, there is a problem that the image effect device 2140 in the ball effect device 2150 cannot be visually recognized by covering with the shielding member. In this regard, for example, the image effect device 2140 itself is installed outside the ball effect device 2150. When the ball effect device 2150 is shielded by the shielding member, a subsequent image effect is executed (until the shielding member is in a non-shielding state) by a second image effect device installed separately from the ball effect device 2150. Such a configuration can be solved.

Modification Example 5
Next, another modification of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, when the full storage is not detected for each storage unit at the time of return to power interruption, all the stored balls in the storage unit are forcibly discharged out of the gaming machine. However, it is also troublesome to forcibly discharge all the storage balls of each storage unit every time power is cut off. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example further includes a ball effect prohibiting unit that does not execute the ball effect related to the out ball discharged from the storage unit that is not full when it is not full. ing. As described above, even when the full tank is not detected at the time of power interruption, the ball effect may be prohibited until the full tank is detected, and after the full tank is detected, the ball effect may be allowed.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view (perspective view) of the ball effect device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an example of a ball effect content determination lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an example of an image effect content determination lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the normal symbol winning random number acquisition process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of electric chew drive determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the special game is completed on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the startup process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the ball removal process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the ball removal process after power interruption on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the stop part global discharge process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the back ball removing process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of front sphere removal processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the demonstration effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the storage portion detection process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a ball effect availability determination process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of ball effect content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of image effect content determination processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the image effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special game display control processing on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 32 is a view showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 34 is a view showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (timing chart). FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the ball effect control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the startup process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the ball removal process after power interruption on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of a ball effect availability determination process on the display control device side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of a ball effect content determination process on the display control device side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 43 is an example of a ball effect content determination lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 44 is a main flowchart on the display control device side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of a ball effect content determination process on the display control device side in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the ball effect content change process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the best mode of the present invention.

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194 Rear side first storage part discharge button 195 Rear side second storage part discharge button 196 Front side first storage part discharge button 197 Front side second storage part discharge button 198 RAM clear switch 1135 Pass / fail lottery means 1141 Special figure content determination means 1151 Special Figure Control Unit 1172 Special Game Execution Unit 1190 Game State Temporary Storage Unit 2110 Special Figure Start Port 2120 Special Prize Port 2131 Special View Display Unit 2140 Image Effect Device 2151 First Reservoir 2151c First Reservoir Drive Unit 2152 Second Reservoir Portion 2152c Second reservoir driving means 2153 First accessory 2153a First accessory driving means 2154 Second accessory 2154a Second accessory driving means 2155 Third accessory 2155a Third accessory driving means 2155b Pseudo specific area 2155b- 1 pseudo specific area entrance detection device 2155c pseudo normal area 215 4th accessory 2156a 4th accessory drive means 2162a Image effect control means 2162a-1 Image effect content determination means 2162b-1 Ball effect availability determination means 2162b-2 Ball effect content determination means 2162b-3 Ball effect device drive control means 2162b -5 Number of stored balls measuring means 2162b-6-3 False pseudo specific area entering number counter 2162c-2 Ball-off control means 2162c-2-1 at power interruption return False pseudo specific area entering avoidance control means 2162c-3 Hall side Ball removal control means 2162c-4 Player side ball removal control means 2162c-5 Forced ball removal control means 2162c-5-1 at the start of game false pseudo specific area entry avoidance control means 2162d Demo performance control means 2162e-1 false pseudo specific Area entry determining means 2162e-2 Non-invalidity notifying means 2162e-3 Unauthorized time notifying means 2163 Vibration detector

Claims (2)

One or a plurality of entrances including a start entrance, which are arranged in a game area where the game balls can roll;
A lottery means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player based on the ball entering the starting opening;
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
Identification information for determining the variation time of the identification information and stop identification information based on the entrance to the start opening, and determining a predetermined mode as the stop identification information when the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means winning Display content determination means;
In accordance with the display content determined by the identification information display content determination means, the identification information display control means for controlling the display of the stop identification information after the identification information is displayed on the identification information display section after the variation time variation,
When the stop identification information is in the predetermined mode, special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player;
Game information temporary storage means for temporarily storing information about the game;
In a ball game machine having game information erasing means operable by an operator for erasing information temporarily stored in the game information temporary storage means,
The ball game machine
It further has a ball effect section that notifies or suggests the transition to the special game by executing a ball effect using a game ball (hereinafter referred to as an out ball) that has entered the predetermined entrance,
The ball production section
Out ball storage means capable of storing the out ball that has entered the ball effect section side from the predetermined entrance,
An out sphere effect region where the effect of the out sphere is present downstream of the out sphere storage means;
Out sphere storage release means for releasing the out sphere stored in the out sphere storage means for the sphere effect and releasing it to the out sphere effect area;
Determining whether or not to produce a sphere in the out sphere;
Out ball effect content determination means for determining the content of the ball effect in the out ball based on the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means;
In accordance with the content of the ball effect determined by the out-ball effect content determination means, it has an out-ball effect control means for executing the ball effect in the ball effect unit according to the variation time of the identification information,
The ball game machine
When the information is erased by the game information erasure means, all out spheres stored in the out sphere storage means are forcibly discharged out of the ball effect section, and the out sphere storage compulsory when erasing the game related information A bullet ball game machine further comprising discharge means. The ball effect section further includes an out ball temporary stopping means for temporarily stopping the out ball released from the out ball storage means to the out ball effect area,
The out ball storage forcibly discharging means at the time of erasing the game related information, when the information is deleted by the game information erasing means, all the out balls stored in the out ball temporary stopping means are out of the ball effect section. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is forcibly discharged.

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