JP2013081862A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which effectively protects a game parlor from any disadvantage due to a fraudulent act.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes a put-out device 140 for putting out prize balls, a put-out control means 170 for exerting control to put out a predetermined number of prize balls via the put-out device 140 when a predetermined winning condition is satisfied, a shooting device 130 for shooting a game ball according to a game player's shooting operation, switches 41 and 42 for detecting a game ball shot by the shooting device 130 and used in a game, a shooting number counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the switches 41 and 42, and a prize ball counter for counting the number of game balls acquired by the game player as the prize balls according to satisfaction of the prize winning conditions, wherein a put-out rate is specified based on count results of the shooting number counter and prize ball counter to determine whether the put-out rate is an abnormal value or not from a predetermined abnormal put-out rate decision value.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko amusement hall, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are arranged in parallel to form one group, and this group is generally called an island. Furthermore, by arranging a plurality of these islands in parallel, a large number of pachinko gaming machines are arranged in a state of being organized for each model, for example. In addition, each pachinko gaming machine installed in the pachinko game hall is directly or indirectly connected to a management device generally called a hall computer (abbreviated hall computer). This management device receives various game information transmitted from individual pachinko gaming machines, thereby collectively managing the operating status and sales of individual pachinko gaming machines.

  By the way, among the items managed by the management device, there is a play rate in a normal gaming state called a base in the industry. The base B is calculated by the following equation: B = (OUT−out of special award) / (IN−in special award IN) × 100.

  Here, IN is the result of counting the number of balls shot into the gaming machine, and is counted in the counting result of the pitched ball counter provided in the island facility and installed in the pitching ball tank installed for each gaming machine. Based on the total. OUT is the result of counting the number of prize balls that have been paid out, and is counted based on the prize ball signal output from the gaming machine. The special prize IN is a result of counting the number of hit balls during the special prize (hit), and is totaled based on the detection result of the shot ball detection switch during the output of the jackpot signal output from the gaming machine. The special prize OUT is a result of counting the number of prize balls during the special prize, and is totaled based on the prize ball signal during the output of the jackpot signal output from the gaming machine.

  In other words, a high value of the base B means that it is easy to win in a normal game, in other words, it is good to have a ball. Thus, the base B is a value useful for knowing the operating status of the gaming machine, and the game hall manager often performs nail adjustment while referring to the value of the base B. For example, it is possible to adjust the game nail so that the base B is high, or to adjust the game nail slightly because the base B is low. Further, the value of the base B is a value within a substantially constant range except for the case immediately after the end of the big hit game. Thus, since the value of base B never suddenly increases, if the value of base B suddenly increases, a problem has occurred in the gaming machine itself or an illegal act has been performed. It can be determined that there is a possibility.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine management apparatus that determines a gaming machine base abnormality based on various signals output from gaming machines (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-270217 A

  However, in the past, since the management device determines whether or not a base abnormality has occurred, based on the determination made by the management device, a game hall staff visits and confirms the gaming machine in which the base abnormality has occurred. There is a need. By the way, on the game hall side, in order for the player to smoothly play the game, a fine service for the player is required. For example, when an operation for exchanging a storage box (so-called dollar box) filled with game balls occurs, there is a possibility that the game ball may stop firing, and therefore it is necessary to perform the exchange operation immediately.

  For this reason, there is a possibility that the service will be deteriorated due to the use of manpower in the confirmation work due to the occurrence of the base abnormality.

  On the other hand, if the confirmation work is not performed early even for the base abnormality, there is a possibility that the amusement hall side may suffer a disadvantage if the prize ball is paid out illegally by an illegal act.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that solves such problems and effectively prevents a gaming place from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a gaming machine described below.

(1) a payout means for paying out a prize ball;
A payout control means for performing a control for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls by the payout means based on the establishment of the predetermined winning conditions;
Launching means for launching a game ball in response to a launch operation by a player;
Game ball detection means for detecting a game ball fired by the launch means and used in the game;
Used game ball counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the used game ball detecting means;
Prize ball number counting means for counting the number of game balls that a player acquires as a prize ball according to the establishment of the winning condition;
Based on the counting result by the used game ball counting means and the counting result by the prize ball number counting means, the exit rate specifying means for specifying the exit rate,
A determination value storage means in which a predetermined departure rate abnormality determination value is stored;
Whether or not the turn-out rate specified by the turn-out rate specifying means based on the turn-out rate abnormality determination value is an abnormal value is determined from when a predetermined winning condition is satisfied until the winning ball is paid out A ball exit rate abnormality judging means for judging between,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention of (1), in the gaming machine, the function of determining the rate of starting by counting the number of game balls and the number of prize balls actually used in the game, and whether the rate of starting is an abnormal value And a function for determining whether or not. As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the turnout rate, the game machine can grasp that fact, so that it is possible to accurately grasp the abnormal turnout due to illegal winning. In addition, it is possible to accurately determine the ball-out rate, and when it is determined that the ball-out rate is an abnormal value, for example, a warning is given by a lamp display or voice, or a game ball is paid out or launched. It is possible to automatically take measures to prevent fraud such as stopping the game machine. For this reason, it is intimidating for a player who has actually performed a fraud, and an accurate deterrent effect can be obtained against the fraud. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the game machine which implement | achieved effectively preventing that a game hall suffers a disadvantage by an unauthorized act.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the general view of the game system which has the pachinko game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the back of the pachinko gaming machine in the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the lower part of the pachinko game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the external terminal board comprised in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the output terminal of the external terminal board comprised in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows an example of the management screen in the hall computer connected to the game system which has the pachinko game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the item managed in the hall computer connected to the game system which has a pachinko game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the base abnormality determination value reference table used for base abnormality determination in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Game system configuration]
First, the configuration of the gaming system 1 including the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 is configured by connecting a hall computer 400, a base computer 500, and a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10 through a communication line. That is, a plurality of machine computers 500 are connected to the hall computer 400, and a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10 are connected to the machine computer 500.

  The hall computer 400 acquires information from the individual pachinko gaming machines 10 installed in the game hall via the stand computer 500 and totals the operating status and sales.

  The computer 500 connects one or more pachinko gaming machines 10, inputs game signals output from the external output terminal of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and converts the input results into data that can be analyzed by the hall computer 400. Are output to the hall computer 400.

  Note that the gaming system 1 provided with the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is not limited to that shown in FIG. 1. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is directly connected to the hall computer 400 without using the stand computer 500. Also, a system in which an island computer (not shown) having a function of temporarily collecting data of a plurality of computer bases 500 is provided between the hall computer 400 and the plurality of computer bases 500 may be connected. Good.

[First Embodiment]
Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an overview from the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 attached to an outer frame 12 b, various components disposed on the main body frame 12, and the front of the main body frame 12. It is comprised from the door 11 pivotally attached to the door. As shown in FIG. 2, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. A ball lending operation panel 27 is disposed on the upper plate 20. The ball lending operation panel 27 exchanges electronic data and game balls when a card storing electronic data exchangeable with game balls is inserted into a card unit 150 (see FIG. 12) described later. A lending button for instructing, a return button for returning the card from the card unit 150, and a display panel (not shown) composed of a 7-segment LED for displaying electronic data information (balance information) stored in the card. Yes.

  The main body frame 12 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14, and the like. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 in FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll down. This game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 6 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board on which game balls roll down.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit game state, a production effect image is displayed during the execution of the big hit game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, an area in which game members such as a planted area of the game nail 13, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom of layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 12) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch sensor (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower right side with respect to the game board 14. Thus, the launching device 130 is an example of a launching unit that launches a game ball in response to a launching operation by a player.

  As shown in FIG. 3, various information is displayed from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the external device (for example, the hall computer 400 and the stand computer 500 (see FIG. 1)) on the upper right side on the back side of the main body frame 12. An external terminal board 300 on which an output terminal group for outputting is mounted is provided. Further, on the back side of the main body frame 12, a storage tank 316 that stores a game ball supplied from a game ball circulation system (not shown) that is a part of the island facility, and the game ball is transferred from the storage tank 316 to the upper plate 20. A rectifier 315 that forms a transport path at the time, and a payout device 140 (see FIG. 12) that is provided in the transport path from the storage tank 316 to the upper plate 20 and that performs a game ball payout operation. Further, on the back side of the main body frame 12, a main control board that forms the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 12), a sub control board that forms the sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 12), a payout control circuit 170, and launch control. A payout / launch control board for forming the circuit 160 (see FIG. 12), a power supply board for forming a power supply circuit, and the like are installed. Although not shown, a ball removal lever is provided that forcibly discharges the game balls in the storage tank 316 and the flow rectifier 315 to the outside by the operation of a game hall staff or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 6) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold display LED 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are provided. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbols held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the maximum number of rounds during the execution of the big hit game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each dot LED, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and also with a character image such as “Big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 6, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, a big winning port 39, an ordinary electric accessory 48, and a general winning item. Game members such as the openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided on the game board 14.

  A decorative frame 18 is provided on the front side of the door 11, and speakers 46 are installed on both upper sides of the decorative frame 18. Furthermore, the decoration frame 18 is provided with a base abnormality notification LED 53 and a lamp for production (not shown).

  A stage 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc., the game flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A warp port 24 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball enters the warp port 24, the game ball is guided behind the stage 57 via the first warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with an ordinary electric accessory (may be referred to as an ordinary electric combination for short). The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of opposed blade members and a start port solenoid 118 (see FIG. 12) that opens and closes the blade members. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. The start opening solenoid 118 (see FIG. 12) is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66, as will be described in detail later. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is an example of a variable winning device that can be converted into a first state that is easy to pass to the winning condition passing region (starting port 25) and a second state that is difficult to pass.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area is provided with a start winning opening switch 116 (see FIG. 12). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning port switch 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. As described above, the start port 25 is an example of a winning condition passage region that is provided in the game board (game board) and that establishes a winning condition when the game ball passes.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passage gate switches 114 and 115 (see FIG. 12). Pass gate switches 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the pass gates 54a and 54b. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the pass gate switches 114 and 115, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 5), and after a predetermined time has passed, Fluctuation display stops. As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined light emission display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 provided at the start port 25 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball is placed at the start port 25. It becomes easier to enter. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). When the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 5) displays a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. To be driven. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, the big prize opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a general area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 12), and a predetermined number of game balls (in the general area) ( The shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from an open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined interval time elapses after the round game ends, the game can continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a big hit game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuation rounds) varies depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 12)). Also good.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the general areas in the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d and the big winning port 39 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be any display means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[Foul sphere detection]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration below the game board 14. A firing solenoid 28 is provided in the vicinity of the firing handle 26. A firing ball detection switch 41 is provided in the vicinity of the firing solenoid 28. The launch solenoid 28 launches game balls supplied via the upper plate 20 one by one to the game board 14, and the launch ball detection switch 41 passes the game balls fired by the launch solenoid 28. Turn on and off. Then, the game ball that has passed through the launch ball detection switch 41 is released toward the entrance of the guide rail 30 and is conveyed to the game board 14 by the guide of the guide rail 30. Here, an opening is formed between the position where the game ball that has passed through the launch ball detection switch 41 is released and the entrance of the guide rail 30, and the collection for collecting the game ball at the lower portion of this opening. A member 43 is provided. The recovery member 43 is provided with a foul ball detection switch 42. The foul ball detection switch 42 is turned on / off every time a game ball passes. Further, the front end portion of the entrance of the outer rail 30a faces the recovery member 43, and the game balls that have not been supplied to the game board 14 move back to the outer rail 30a and move to the recovery member 43 as foul balls. Since the collection member 43 communicates with the lower plate 22, the foul balls are stored in the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 6). As described above, the shot ball detection switch 41 is an example of a used game ball detection unit that detects a game ball that is launched by the launch unit (the launch device 130) and used in the game.

[External terminal board]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the external terminal board, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing output information corresponding to each output terminal mounted on the external terminal board. On the external terminal board 300, ten output terminals CN1 to CN10, two input terminals CN11 and CN12, and electronic components PC1 to PC5 are mounted.

  The output terminals CN1 to CN10 are connected to input terminals of external devices (for example, the hall computer 400, the stand computer 500, see FIG. 1) via a communication line. Further, from the output terminals CN1 to CN10, as shown in FIG. 9, a start port 1 signal, a start port 2 signal, a big hit 1 signal, a big hit 2 signal, a big hit 3 signal, a big hit 4 signal, a big hit 5 signal, a symbol confirmation signal , 10 types of signals such as base abnormality signal and prize ball signal are output. Here, an ON / OFF binary signal is output from the output terminals CN1 to CN10.

  The start port 1 signal outputs an “ON” signal each time the game ball wins the start port 25 (see FIG. 6). This signal is used in the hall computer 400 to obtain a winning rate for the start opening 25. The start port 2 signal is used when there is a start port in addition to the start port 25. In this embodiment, since there is only one start port, the start port 2 signal is not output (it remains off). is there).

  The jackpot 1 signal is “ON” from the start to the end of the jackpot game, and it is determined that the jackpot game is being played in the hall computer 400 and installed at the top of the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is used for flashing a lamp of a calling device (not shown) to notify the player and the surrounding people that the game state is a big hit. The jackpot 2 signal is “ON” in at least one of the jackpot gaming state, the probability variation (abbreviated probability for short) state, and the variation time shortened (abbreviated time for short) state. The three jackpot signals are “on” in the time-short state. However, it is “off” in the case of the probability variation state. For example, when a normal big hit is won from the probability variation state and the normal state is transitioned to, the model that changes the special symbol 100 times and stops for a short time will be turned “on” only during the 100 times period. is there. The big hit 4 signal is “ON” in the big hit gaming state when the big hit of 15 rounds is won. The big hit 5 signal is “ON” in the probability variation state.

  In the hall computer 400, if the big hit 1 signal is on, it is judged that the big hit gaming state, and if the big hit 2 signal is on and if the big hit 1 signal is off, it is either the probability change state or the short time state. Judgment, if the big hit 2 signal is turned off after exceeding a specific number of times (for example, 100 times), it is determined that the time was short before that, and the big hit 2 signal is on even if the specific number of times (for example, 100 times) is exceeded If so, it can be determined that the probability variation state is present. For this reason, depending on the hall computer 400, there is a case where signals of 3 jackpots and 5 signals are not used. Further, in the case of one big hit, the signal is “on” in the case of two rounds of big hit, whereas in the case of four big hits, the signal is “off” in the case of two rounds of big hit. Here, if the opening time of the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 6) in the big round 2 is set very short (for example, 0.2 seconds), if the big hit 1 signal is transmitted to the hall computer 400 Even if the hall computer 400 does not use four jackpot signals, for example, by determining the input time of one jackpot signal, it is possible to determine whether the jackpot is two round big hits or 15 round big hits.

  The symbol confirmation signal is “ON” during a stop symbol display time, which will be described later, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped, and is used by the hall computer 400 to grasp the number of fluctuations of the special symbol.

  The base abnormality signal is “ON” when the main CPU 66 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 determines that the base abnormality has occurred, and a base abnormality has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the hall computer 400 (see FIG. 1). Used to figure out whether or not

  In addition, the prize ball signal is detected for a predetermined period each time the passing of ten game balls paid out as prize balls is detected by a counting switch 141 (see FIG. 12) that detects the game balls paid out by the payout device 140. (For example, 100 milliseconds) “On” is used, and the hall computer 400 is used to grasp the number of prize balls. Here, when detection of the passage of ten game balls by the counting switch 141 is continuously performed in a short time, after turning on for a predetermined period (for example, 100 milliseconds), a predetermined period (for example, , 100 milliseconds) “off”, and again “on” for a predetermined period (eg, 100 milliseconds).

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing an information display screen of the hall computer 400. The hall computer 400 creates a database based on the game information transmitted from each pachinko gaming machine 10, and information on each pachinko gaming machine 10 is displayed on the display screen. Further, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 10, what kind of abnormality has occurred in which pachinko gaming machine 10 is displayed on another screen. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen display when a base abnormality occurs. The administrator of the hall computer 400 is notified that a base abnormality has occurred in the second series.

[Hall computer database]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a database managed by the hall computer 400. As database items, stand number, model name, IN (number of balls to be thrown in), OUT (number of balls to be paid out), difference in number of balls, payout rate, special prize IN, special prize OUT, TY (average special prize medium difference ball) , B (base), special award number, start number, S (average start number), and TB (average special number start number). The machine number and model name are information unique to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and other items are obtained based on various information transmitted from each pachinko gaming machine 10.

  IN (the number of hit balls) is a result of counting the number of game balls hit into the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the number detected by the launch ball detection switch 41 (see FIG. 7) and the foul ball detection switch 42 (see FIG. 7). Aggregated based on counting results. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 12) actually determines the actual number based on the number detected by the launch ball detection switch 41 (see FIG. 7) and the number detected by the foul ball detection switch 42 (see FIG. 7). A process of counting the number of game balls hit on the game board 14 is performed. A signal is output to the hall computer 400 every time 10 pieces are counted. Based on this signal, the hall computer 400 adds up IN. In addition, a counting device may be provided in a collection basket for collecting the game balls used in the game and discharged from the pachinko game machine 10 in the island facility, and counting may be performed based on a signal transmitted from the counting device.

  OUT (the number of paid-out balls) is the result of counting the number of paid-out winning balls, and is counted based on the winning ball signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The difference ball number is calculated by (IN−OUT) and corresponds to the profit in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The payout rate is calculated by (OUT / IN). In FIG. 11, it is indicated by “%”. This payout rate corresponds to the profit rate in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The special prize IN is a result of counting the number of hit balls during the special prize (big hit). The number of shots detected by the launch ball detection switch 41 during the output of the big hit signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the foul ball detection switch 42 Aggregated based on counting results. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 12) actually determines the actual number based on the number detected by the launch ball detection switch 41 (see FIG. 7) and the number detected by the foul ball detection switch 42 (see FIG. 7). A process of counting the number of game balls hit on the game board 14 is performed. A signal is output to the hall computer 400 every time 10 pieces are counted. Based on this signal, the hall computer 400 counts the special prize IN. In addition, a counting device may be provided in a collection basket for collecting the game balls used in the game and discharged from the pachinko game machine 10 in the island facility, and counting may be performed based on a signal transmitted from the counting device.

  The special prize OUT is a result of counting the number of prize balls during the special prize, and is totaled based on the prize ball signal during the output of the jackpot signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  TY (average special prize medium difference ball) indicates the number of difference balls per special prize, and is calculated by ([special prize OUT-special prize IN] / special prize number).

  As described above, B (base) indicates a payout rate in the normal gaming state (other than during the special prize), and is calculated by (OUT−out of special prize) / (IN−inside special prize) × 100. It should be noted that it is preferable to exclude IN and OUT during probability change and time reduction in a model having probability change or time reduction.

  The number of special prizes is a result of counting the number of occurrences of special prizes (big hits), and is the total number of times of output of big hit signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 10 (number of rises of one big hit signal).

  The number of start times is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and is the total number of times of output of the symbol determination signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  S (average start number) is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol per 100 game balls in the normal gaming state, and is calculated by the number of start times / (IN−IN during special prize) × 100.

  The TS (average number of start times between special prizes) is the number of special symbol changes per occurrence of a special prize, and is calculated by (start number / number of special prizes).

  The base abnormality is an item indicating whether or not a base abnormality signal has been received from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means, / O port 71 and command output port 72 are provided. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery are also stored. .

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a wait Positioned are a time timer, a special winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to normal symbols, data for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like. .

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game. In the following description, when the control state flag is simply referred to, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is referred to as the normal control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining whether or not to perform reach. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big winning opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big winning prize during one round and passed the count switch 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the starting port 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub control circuit 200 described later. The initial reset circuit 64 is connected to the main CPU 66. The I / O port 71 serves as a window for transmitting input signals from various devices to the main CPU 66 and output signals from the main CPU 66 to various devices. The command output port 72 serves as a window for transmitting a command from the main CPU 66 to the sub control circuit 200 or the payout control circuit 170.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the count switch 104, the general winning opening switches 106, 108, 110, 112, the pass gate switches 114, 115, Start winning opening switch 116, starting opening solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, backup clear switch 124, abnormality release switch 122, base abnormality notification LED 53, firing ball detection switch 41, foul ball detection switch 42, payout control circuit 170, external An output terminal 310 is connected.

  The count switch 104 is provided in the general area of the special winning opening 39. The count switch 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning opening switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning openings 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning opening switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  Pass gate switches 114 and 115 are provided in the pass gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing gate switches 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The start port solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is operated according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 6 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The abnormality canceling switch 122 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game is stopped, the game can be reactivated in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. It has a function.

  The firing ball detection switch 41 is provided in the vicinity of the firing solenoid 28 as shown in FIG. The launch ball detection switch 41 detects a game ball launched by the launch solenoid 28 and supplies a detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the foul ball detection switch 42 is provided in the vicinity of the launch ball detection switch 41 on the downstream side of the launch solenoid 28 in the game ball launch direction. The foul ball detection switch 42 detects a game ball that is returned to the guide rail 30 without being released to the game board 14, and supplies a detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  A base abnormality notification LED 53 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The base abnormality notification LED 53 emits light when the main control circuit 60 detects a base abnormality. In this manner, the base abnormality notification LED 56 is an example of an abnormality notification unit that notifies that effect when it is determined to be abnormal by the departure rate abnormality determination unit (main CPU 66).

  An external output terminal 310 is connected to the main control circuit 60. As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a number of external output terminals 310 corresponding to at least items of game information transmitted to the hall computer. For example, a base abnormality signal, a jackpot signal, a jackpot signal, and a jackpot signal are transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the hall computer 400 via the external output terminal 310.

  Further, a payout control circuit 170 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Connected to the payout control circuit 170 are a payout device 140 for paying out game balls, and a card unit 150 for reading information stored in a card. The payout device 140 is provided with a counting switch 141 that detects and counts the game balls paid out by the payout device 140. The payout device 140 is provided with a payout solenoid 142. By driving and controlling the payout solenoid 142, the payout device 140 pays out the game ball supplied from the island facility.

  The payout control circuit 170 includes a payout control CPU 172, a payout control ROM 174, a payout control RAM 176, a command input port 178 serving as a window for inputting commands from the main control circuit 60, and the payout control CPU 172 and the card unit 150. An I / O port 180 serving as a window for transmitting / receiving signals between them, and an I / O port 182 serving as a window for transmitting / receiving signals between the payout control CPU 172 and the payout device 140 are provided.

  A prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 are received, and a predetermined signal is transmitted to the payout device 140 to pay the game ball to the payout device 140. Let it come out. For example, when paying out 15 game balls, the pay-out solenoid 142 is operated to pay out the game balls. The paid out game balls are counted by the counting switch 141. When the payout control circuit 170 counts 15 as the count number of the counting switch 141, the payout solenoid 142 is operated to stop the payout of the game ball.

  FIG. 13 is a logic circuit diagram for explaining input / output of the AND circuit 311. The AND circuit 311 has two inputs and one output. One input terminal is connected to the output terminal of the two-input one-output NOR circuit 312 and the other input terminal is connected to the counting switch 141. The output terminal of the AND circuit 311 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Further, one input terminal of the 2-input 1-output NOR circuit 312 is connected to a ball removal switch that is turned on / off by an operation of a ball removal lever for removing a game ball from the rectifying basket 315. The other input terminal is connected to an output terminal for an EXS signal, which is a binary signal that is output to the card unit 150 and indicates that the ball rental is being executed.

  Here, the ball removal switch is turned on only when the ball removal lever is operated, and the EXS signal is turned on when the ball lending is being executed. That is, ON is input to one input terminal of the AND circuit 311 only when non-spherical removal and non-spherical lending. Further, ON is input to the other input terminal of the AND circuit 311 when the counting switch 141 detects the passing of the game ball, that is, at the time of paying out a prize ball and paying out a rental ball.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the detection signal of the counting switch 141 is input to both the payout control circuit 170 and the main control circuit 60. However, the counting switch 141 detects not only winning ball payout but also lending ball payout. To do. Furthermore, since the extracted ball passes through the counting switch 141 even when the ball is removed by the operation of a hall employee or the like, the game ball due to the ball removal is also detected. Therefore, the main control circuit 60 is configured to detect only game balls paid out as prize balls. Specifically, when a signal output to the card unit 150 and an “EXS” signal indicating that ball lending is being executed is output, it is detected that a ball removal operation is being performed. When the ball removal switch is not input, it is detected that the prize ball is paid out when the counting switch is input.

  Accordingly, the prize signal is output from the AND circuit 311 to the main control circuit 60 when a prize ball is paid out during a period when the ball is not being drawn and when the ball is not being lent. In other words, no signal is output from the AND circuit 311 when the counting switch 141 detects a game ball in the rectifying basket 315 in the ball removing operation and when the counting switch 141 detects a rental ball.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launching device 130 and a launch control circuit 160. The launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid 28 and the touch sensor described above. The launch control circuit 160 is provided for controlling the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130 including the launch handle 26, the launch solenoid 28, and the like. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and operated to rotate in the clockwise direction, the firing control circuit 160 is supplied with power to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle and stored in the upper plate 20. The played game balls are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  Furthermore, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, special symbol display 35 (7-segment LED), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are connected to the main control circuit 60. ing.

  On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp / LED 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp / LED 132 specifically includes a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. , A lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamp / LED 132, and a command input port 260 serving as a window for inputting a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of big hit games. The effect pattern during execution of the jackpot game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a stop display mode determining random number counter for determining the stop display mode of identification information, a timer variable for controlling reach effect time, and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern Etc. are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit and a decoration data ROM, and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp / LED 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 generates an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores various image data, a D / A converter that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. It consists of an initial reset circuit.

  The VDP described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM, the D / A converter, and the initial reset circuit.

  The VDP includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM, various image data such as identification symbol image data, special image data, background image data and effect image data are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP reads various image data such as special image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. Is generated. The VDP superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in a buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The sound control circuit 230 also includes a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores sound data of various effect sound effects including BGM, and an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals. ) Etc.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit, the audio data ROM, and the AMP. The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S9, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a startup program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or performs a process of returning to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

  In step S10, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S12, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S12, a system timer monitoring timer reset process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signals from the pass gate switches 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. The normal symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35 in step S19 described later. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to the base computer 500 or the hall computer 400 (see FIG. 1) and storing it in the main RAM 70. The game information data generation process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning port switch 116 and the pass gate switches 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 15, step S46) in the system timer interrupt process described later, The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the reserved number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d (see FIG. 5), normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d (see FIG. 5), special symbol display 35 (7-segment LED, see FIG. 5), normal symbol display LED power (common signal) for turning on the LED and solenoid power for driving the solenoid are supplied to 33 (display LED, see FIG. 5). Further, based on various signal output data to be described later with reference to FIG. 29, a process of outputting a signal such as a base abnormality signal to the hall computer 400 via the external output terminal 310 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each. Is sent to the payout control CPU 172 of the payout control circuit 170. The payout process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating a random number value such as a jackpot determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the start winning a prize opening switch 116. The switch input detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for restoring the values saved in step S42 to the respective registers. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S50, a prize ball related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a detection signal is received from the count switch 104, the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112, or the starting winning opening switch 116, and when the detection signal is received. , 1 is added to the winning ball counter corresponding to the count switch 104, the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112 and the starting winning opening switch 116. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S52.

  In step S52, a special symbol related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of checking whether or not a detection signal from the start winning a prize opening switch 116 has been received. When a detection signal is received from the start winning port switch 116, it is determined whether or not the holding number is an upper limit (for example, four), and a special symbol game jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol determination random number value Are extracted and stored in a special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S54.

  In step S54, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of checking whether or not the detection signals from the pass gate switches 114 and 115 have been received. Further, when the detection signals from the pass gate switches 114 and 115 are received, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is an upper limit (for example, four), and a random number value for determining a hit of the normal symbol game is extracted. A process of storing in the normal symbol storage area of the RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S56.

  In step S56, a base determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining whether or not a base abnormality has occurred. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.

  In step S58, base abnormality cancellation determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the base abnormality has been cancelled, and performs a process of resetting various data when it is cancelled. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Prize ball related switch check processing]
The prize ball-related switch check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S60, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning port switch 116 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S61. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S61, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start opening prize counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S62.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count switch 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S63. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S64.

  In step S64, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S65. . If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S66. Thus, the main CPU 66 and the main RAM 70 are an example of a winning ball number counting unit that counts the number corresponding to the established winning condition when a predetermined winning condition is established.

  In step S66, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input from the counting switch 141. If it is determined that there is an input from the counting switch 141, the process proceeds to step S67. If it is not determined that there is an input from the counting switch 141, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S67, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the prize ball payout counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the main RAM 70 are an example of a prize ball number counting unit that counts the number of game balls that a player acquires as a prize ball in accordance with the establishment of a winning condition. Further, the main CPU 66 is an example of a pitching rate specifying unit that specifies a pitching rate based on the counting result by the used game ball counting unit (the main CPU 66 and the main RAM 70) and the counting result by the prize ball number counting unit.

[Base judgment processing]
The base determination process in the switch input detection process shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the shot ball detection switch 41 is turned on. If it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S72. If not determined to be on, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S72, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the return ball counter is 1 or more. Here, the return ball counter is counted when the foul ball detection switch 42 is turned on. If it is determined that the return ball counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S73. If it is not determined that the return ball counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S73, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the return ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S74, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the foul ball detection switch 42 has been turned on. If it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S75. If it is not determined that it is turned on, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 75, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the return ball counter in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S76, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the firing ball counter of the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S77. Thus, the main CPU 66 and the main RAM 70 are an example of a used game ball counting unit that counts the number of game balls detected by the used game ball detection unit (launching ball detection switch 41).

  In step S77, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the firing ball counter in the main RAM 70 is 100 or more. If it is determined that the firing ball counter is 100 or more, the process proceeds to step S78. If it is not determined that the firing ball counter is 100 or more, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S78, processing for determining the gaming state is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag. Specifically, a process for determining whether the state is short of fluctuation (so-called high probability or short time) or big hit is usually performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S79. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a gaming state determination unit that determines the current gaming state.

  In step S79, the main CPU 66 determines a base abnormality determination value corresponding to the gaming state with reference to a process of setting a base abnormality determination value corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S78, that is, a base abnormality determination value reference table. Then, a process of storing the determination value corresponding to the gaming state in the storage area of the base abnormality determination value of the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S80. As described above, the main CPU 66 determines the game play rate corresponding to the game state determined by the game state determination unit (main CPU 66) from the game play rate abnormality determination values stored in the determination value storage unit (main ROM 68). It is an example of the determination value selection means for selecting an abnormality determination value.

  In step S80, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the prize ball payout counter is equal to or greater than the determination value set in step S79. If it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to the determination value, the process proceeds to step S81. If it is not determined that the value is greater than or equal to the determination value, the process proceeds to step S85. Further, the main CPU 66 is an example of a departure rate abnormality determining unit that determines whether or not the departure rate specified by the departure rate specifying unit (main CPU 66) is an abnormal value based on the departure rate abnormality determination value. It is. Further, the main CPU 66 is an example of a departure rate abnormality determination unit that determines whether or not the departure rate is an abnormal value based on the departure rate abnormality determination value selected by the determination value selection unit (main CPU 66). It is.

  In step S <b> 81, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a base abnormality determination flag, that is, a process of storing a value indicating that the base abnormality is determined in the storage area of the base abnormality determination flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S82.

  In step S <b> 82, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (1) in the storage area of the base abnormality signal output flag in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S83.

  In step S <b> 83, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the lighting data of the base abnormality notification LED 53 in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S84.

  In step S84, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a base abnormality command to the payout control circuit 170. If this process ends, the process moves to step S85. When a base abnormality command is transmitted, the payout control circuit 170 performs a process for setting a payout prohibition state until a base abnormality cancel command is transmitted from the main CPU 66. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a payout prohibiting control means for prohibiting the payout of the prize ball by the payout means (the payout device 140) when it is determined to be abnormal by the turnout rate abnormality determining means (main CPU 66). .

  In step S85, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the firing ball counter, prize ball payout counter, and return ball counter of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Base abnormality judgment value reference table]
A base abnormality determination value reference table used in the base determination process shown in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, details will be described in a payout process to be described later. However, the number of winning balls for winning at the starting port 25 is 3, and the number of winning balls for winning at the general winning ports 56a to 56d is 10, which is a big prize. The number of winning balls for winning a prize in the mouth 39 is set to 15. Each value in the base abnormality determination value reference table indicates the number of balls that are played when a game ball is struck into the 100 game board 14, and is set to a number that is not possible when a game is played normally. Has been.

  The base abnormality determination value reference table is stored in the main ROM 68. The base abnormality determination value is 80 in the normal gaming state, 1000 balls in the big hit game, and the fluctuation reduction function is in operation (so-called short time). 150 balls are set. As described above, the main ROM 68 is an example of a determination value storage unit that stores a predetermined departure rate abnormality determination value. Further, the main ROM 68 is an example of a determination value storage unit in which a departure rate abnormality determination value is stored corresponding to each of the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state. The main ROM 68 is an example of a determination value storage unit that stores a departure rate abnormality determination value corresponding to each of the normal gaming state and the advantageous state in which the fluctuation shortening function is operating. Further, the main ROM 68 is an example of a determination value storage unit that further stores the above-mentioned departure rate abnormality determination value corresponding to a specific gaming state.

[Base abnormality release determination processing]
The base abnormality cancellation determination process in the switch input detection process shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S90, the main CPU 66 performs processing for determining whether or not the base abnormality flag is set. If it is determined that the base abnormality flag is set, the process proceeds to step S91. If it is not determined that the base abnormality flag is set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 91, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a switch input by the abnormality release switch 122. In this embodiment, it is determined that there is a switch input when the abnormality release switch 122 is pressed for 5 seconds by a game hall attendant. If it is determined that there is a switch input, the process proceeds to step S92. If it is not determined that there has been a switch input, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S92, the main CPU 66 performs processing for resetting the base abnormality flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S93.

  In step S93, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “0” to the base abnormality signal output flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S <b> 94, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting extinguishing data for extinguishing the base abnormality notification LED 53 in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S95.

  In step S95, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a base abnormality cancellation command. If this process ends, the process moves to step S96.

  In step S <b> 96, the main CPU 66 performs processing for resetting the firing ball counter, prize ball payout counter, and return ball counter of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 21, the numerical values drawn from step S102 to step S111 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S101). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In steps S102 to S111, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S102 to step S111 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S102, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S104 after the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S105 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S111. Details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main prize winning port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before the big prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening opening number (the final round) is satisfied. When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S110 is performed. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S107 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a jackpot end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S111. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a probability change flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the probability change state is entered. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time reduction state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and sets 100 as the time reduction number when the time reduction state is entered. Details of the jackpot end interval process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In step S111, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S102.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “07” in order, the processing of step S102, step S103, step S104, and step S111 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S102, step S103, step S104, and step S105 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04” and “05”, thereby performing the processing of steps S108 and S107 shown in FIG. Is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit game is executed. When the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the processing from step S108 to step S111 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing by sequentially setting “04”, “06”, and “07”. The jackpot game will end.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S102 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S121). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S122. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S122, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S123. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S124. Move.

  In step S123, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. By transmitting this demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the effect control command output control process of step S21 of FIG. 14, the sub-control circuit 200 displays the demo screen. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S124, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S125.

  In step S125, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S126. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a game control unit that shifts to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established. Further, the main CPU 66 is a specific game that is in a game state different from the advantageous state (high probability state, low probability short time state) when the predetermined game state transition condition is satisfied, and is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. It is an example of the game control means which transfers to a state (big hit game state).

  In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, a large number of jackpot determination values are set in a low probability state in which a predetermined number of jackpot determination values are set for a certain range of random values, and in a low probability state. Transition to one of the gaming states of the high probability state.

  In step S126, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big win in step S125, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit symbol determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and displays the special symbol display based on the big hit symbol determination random value. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S129. If it is not determined that the game is a big hit (missing), the main RAM 70 stores data indicating the special symbol determined to be the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S126 is the stop symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S129, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S126. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S126 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S130.

  In step S130, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S129 from the table, and stores the value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S131). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The special symbol display time management process executed in step S103 (see FIG. 21) of the main process described above will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol display time management process, in step S141, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. . If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S142. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S142, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0” when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. Judge whether there is. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S143, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S143, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S144. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S144, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S145.

  In step S <b> 145, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the short-time state variation number counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the short time state change count counter is “0”, this subroutine is terminated. If the value of the short time state fluctuation count counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S <b> 146, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the short-time state fluctuation number counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S147.

  In step S 147, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time-short state change frequency counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the short time state variation number counter is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated. If the value of the short time state fluctuation count counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S148, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70 and setting a command indicating the normal state as the gaming state command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S149.

  In step S149, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “0” in the storage area of the main RAM 70 that stores the big hit two-signal output flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S150.

  In step S150, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the firing ball counter, prize ball payout counter, and return ball counter of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S151, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big prize release number counter, the game state flag, and the short time state change number counter of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S152.

  In step S152, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “0” in the storage area of the main RAM 70 that stores the big hit 1 signal output flag, the big hit 2 signal output flag, and the big hit 3 signal output flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S153.

  In step S153, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S154.

  In step S154, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer (for example, 5000 milliseconds) as a big hit start interval time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S <b> 155, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S156.

  In step S156, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the upper limit value data of the number of times of winning of the special winning opening. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “1” in the storage area of the main RAM 70 that stores the big hit 1 signal output flag and the big hit 2 signal output flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S158.

  In step S158, the main CPU 66 performs processing for resetting the firing ball counter, prize ball payout counter, and return ball counter of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S110 (see FIG. 21) of the special symbol control process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 24, in step S161, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S162. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S162, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval process. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S163, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S163, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “0” in the storage area of the main RAM 70 that stores the big hit 1 signal output flag and the big hit 2 signal output flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S164.

  In step S164, the main CPU 66 performs processing for resetting the firing ball counter, prize ball payout counter, and return ball counter of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S165.

  In step S165, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S166.

  In step S166, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a probability variation big hit (whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol). If it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S167. If it is not determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S170.

  In step S167, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating a high probability in the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70. As a result, the winning probability in the special symbol game after the big hit game becomes a high probability state, and at the same time, the winning probability in the normal symbol game becomes a high probability state, and the waiting time until the lottery is short. The opening time becomes longer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S168. As described above, when the predetermined advantageous state transition condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 shifts to the advantageous state in which the variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) is more likely to be in the first state than the normal gaming state. It is an example.

  In step S168, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a game state command for shifting to the probability change state after the big hit game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S169.

  In step S169, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “1” in the storage area of the main RAM 70 that stores the big hit two-signal output flag and the big hit three-signal output flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 170, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating a low probability time reduction in the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S171.

  In step S171, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a game state command for shifting to the short time state after the big hit game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S172. As a result, the winning probability in the special symbol game after the big hit game is in a low probability state, but the winning probability in the normal symbol game is in a high probability state, the waiting time until the lottery is short, and the normal electric actor 48 at the time of winning is The opening time of becomes longer. As described above, when the predetermined advantageous state transition condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 shifts to the advantageous state in which the variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) is more likely to be in the first state than the normal gaming state. It is an example.

  In step S <b> 172, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “100” in the time-short state change frequency counter of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S173.

  In step S173, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “1” in the storage area of the main RAM 70 that stores the big hit two-signal output flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S15 (refer FIG. 14) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 25, in step S200, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a normal control state flag. The normal control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game. Based on the normal control state flag, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S210 to S250. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 66 sets the normal control state flag to a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data, which is data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, is “1” or more. If it is, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (hit determination). Further, when the high or low probability time is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 66 changes the fluctuation pattern (LED light emission pattern) of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). Set. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display 33 having a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds) when the high or low probability time is not set in the gaming state flag.

  The main CPU 66 also sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal control state flag. Details of the normal symbol memory check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol display time management is performed when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the waiting time timer of the normal symbol is “0”. A value (02) indicating the process is set in the normal control state flag and set in the waiting time timer after determination. Details of the normal symbol variation time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win and when the high probability or the low probability time is not set, the time for opening the ordinary electric utility 48 (see FIG. 6) in normal time (for example, 0) .3 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 1 time), and when high probability or low probability time is set, normal electric drive at normal time with high probability (accuracy) and low probability time (short time) The opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and the number of times (for example, three times) of the accessory 48 (see FIG. 6) are set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag. Details of the normal symbol display time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In step S240, the main CPU 66 sets the normal control state flag to a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 6) at the normal time is released, and the value of the normal electric combination prize counter is “4”. If it is equal to or greater than “0”, the value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, when the normal control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data, and also stores the normal symbol start storage data. The area is shifted, clear data is set in the normal symbol start storage data area, and a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol memory check process executed in step S210 (see FIG. 25) of the above-described normal symbol control process will be described.

  In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 26, in step S300, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process. When the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S310, and the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. Otherwise, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data (hold number) stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (holding number) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S320, and if the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (holding number) is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S320, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the hit state (the state in which the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table and extracts the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table and when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b included in the start-up memory. It is determined whether or not the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches. When the determination is successful, the main CPU 66 sets a winning symbol and sets a winning flag “77”. On the other hand, if the determination is out of place, the out-of-line symbol is set. If this process ends, the process moves to step S330. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of variable winning control means for converting and driving the variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) from the second state to the first state when a predetermined conversion condition is satisfied.

  In step S330, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag has a high probability or a low probability. If the gaming state flag has a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S360. If the gaming state flag is not a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S350.

  In step S350, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 30-second variation pattern command data. That is, 30 seconds is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S360, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 5.1 second variation pattern command data. That is, 5.1 seconds is set to the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S370, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S380.

  In step S380, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
The normal symbol variation time management process executed in step S220 (see FIG. 25) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below. In the normal symbol variation time management process, as shown in FIG. 27, in step S400, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process. When the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, the process proceeds to step S410, and when the normal control state flag is not a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process. Ends this subroutine.

  In step S410, when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol variation time management is “0”. To determine. If the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S420. If the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S420, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S430.

  In step S430, the main CPU 66 sets the waiting time (0.5 seconds) after the determination of data for stopping and displaying the red LED and the green LED of the normal symbol display 33 to the normal symbol waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The normal symbol display time management process executed in step S230 (see FIG. 25) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below. In the normal symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 28, in step S500, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. When the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S510, and when the normal control state flag is not a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. Ends this subroutine.

  In step S510, when the normal control state flag is the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol display time management to “0”. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S520. If the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S520, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the hit flag is “77”. If the winning flag is not “77”, the process proceeds to step S530. If the winning flag is “77”, the process proceeds to step S540. The winning flag is established in step S320.

  In step S530, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S540, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability time. If it is determined that the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S560. If it is not determined that the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S580.

  In step S560, the main CPU 66 performs the probability change / short time normal electric power release setting. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is set to release 1.8 seconds three times. If this process ends, the process moves to step S570.

  In step S <b> 570, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 6.7 seconds in the normal electric utility opening time timer of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S600.

  In step S580, the main CPU 66 performs the normal normal utility release setting. For example, the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 6) is set to release once for 0.3 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S590.

  In step S590, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 0.3 seconds to the normal electric utility opening time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S600.

  That is, in step S540 to step S590, when the normal symbol game is won in the gaming state that is not the time-saving state, the normal electric accessory 48 is released for 0.3 seconds, and the normal symbol in the probability variation or low-probability time-shorting state. When the game is won, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is released three times for 1.8 seconds every 6.7 seconds.

  In step S600, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating that the normal electric utility is released to the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game information data generation processing]
The game information data generation process executed in step S17 in FIG. 14 will be described using FIG.

  In step S710, the main CPU 66 performs a start port signal output data generation process. That is, the start opening signal is output based on the detection signal obtained when the start winning opening switch 116 detects the game ball. If this process ends, the process moves to step S720.

  In step S720, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the big hit 1 signal output flag is “1”. If the value of the big hit 1 signal output flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S730. Migrate processing. If it is not determined that the value of the big hit signal output flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S740.

  In step S730, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting one signal output data for jackpot to the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to step S740.

  In step S740, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the big hit two-signal output flag is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the big hit two-signal output flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S750. Migrate processing. If it is not determined that the value of the big hit 2 signal output flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S760.

  In step S750, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big hit two-signal output data in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to step S760.

  In step S760, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the big hit 3 signal output flag is “1”, and if it is determined that the value of the big hit 3 signal output flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S770. Migrate processing. If it is not determined that the value of the big hit 3 signal output flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S780.

  In step S770, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the jackpot three-signal output data in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to step S780.

  In step S780, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the base abnormality signal output flag is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the base abnormality signal output flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S790. Migrate processing. If it is not determined that the value of the base abnormality signal output flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S800.

  In step S790, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the base abnormality signal output data in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to step S800.

  In step S800, the main CPU 66 performs symbol determination signal output data generation processing. That is, the main CPU 66 outputs a symbol determination signal when the special symbol is derived and displayed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. If output data is set in step S710, step S730, step S750, step S770, step S790, or step S800, a signal corresponding to the output data set in step S19 in FIG. Externally output via the terminal 310. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of an abnormal signal output unit that outputs a signal to that effect to the outside when it is determined to be an abnormal value by the departure rate abnormality determining unit (main CPU 66).

[Payout process]
The payout process executed in step S22 of FIG. 14 will be described using FIG.

  In step 900, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the start opening prize ball counter is greater than 0. If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S910. If it is not determined that the value is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S920.

  In step S910, the main CPU 66 sets a prize ball command (returns three) to the transmission buffer (main RAM 70) and performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the start opening prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S960.

  In step 920, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter is greater than 0. If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S930. If it is not determined that the value is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S940.

  In step S930, the main CPU 66 sets a prize ball command (returns 15) in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the prize winning prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S960.

  In step 940, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter is greater than 0. If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S950. If it is not determined that the value is greater than 0, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S950, the main CPU 66 sets a prize ball command (return 10) in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70) and performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the general prize opening prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S960.

  In step S960, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control circuit 170. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the payout device 140 is an example of a payout means for paying out a prize ball. Further, the payout control circuit 170 is an example of a payout control unit that performs control of paying out a predetermined number of game balls as a winning ball by the payout unit when a predetermined winning condition is satisfied according to the establishment of the winning condition. is there.

[Operation of First Embodiment]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. When the launched game balls win the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the big winning opening 39, a winning ball command corresponding to the type of each winning opening is output from the main control circuit 60 to the payout control circuit 170. . The payout control circuit 170 causes the payout device 140 to pay out a prize ball according to the received prize ball command. The game balls that have been paid out are detected by the counting switch 141 and input to the payout control circuit 170 and the main control circuit 60. Since the counting switch 141 detects a game ball that has been paid out in either case of award ball payout, ball lending or ball removal, the main control circuit 60 cannot recognize the payout in any case. It is converted into a signal that can specify that the winning ball has been paid out and output to the main control circuit 60.

  The main CPU 66 outputs one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, three jackpot signals according to the gaming state, and outputs a base abnormality signal when a base abnormality occurs. As described above, one jackpot signal is output at the time of jackpot, two jackpot signals are output in the gaming state at the time of jackpot, at the time of probability fluctuation, or at a short time, and three jackpot signals are output at the time of probability fluctuation. .

  In the first embodiment, when a base abnormality occurs, a base abnormality signal is output, a base abnormality notification LED 53 provided at the upper right portion of the decorative frame 18 is lit, and the payout control circuit 170 from the main control circuit 60 is further turned on. Control is performed so that the payout of the prize ball is stopped by the base abnormality command output to the.

  As a result, the hall computer 400 can easily recognize that there has been a base abnormality, that is, an illegal prize, the base abnormality notification LED 53 can be recognized by the appearance, and the payout is stopped. Since the player is in a disadvantageous situation due to the occurrence of the base abnormality, the effect of preventing illegal winnings is improved.

  Further, once a base abnormality occurs, it is configured so that it cannot be canceled unless the abnormality canceling switch 122 provided on the back of the gaming machine is operated by a store clerk at the game hall.

  In the first embodiment, the game ball fired to the game board is detected by the fire ball detection switch 41 for detecting the game ball immediately after being launched, and the foul ball detection switch 42 for detecting the game ball collected in the foul passage. The sphere is counted accurately. Further, in the first embodiment, when the game balls launched to the game board 14 are counted, and when a predetermined number (100 shots) is counted, the base abnormality determination value shown in FIG. 19 according to the current gaming state. The corresponding determination value is read from the reference table, the number of game balls (prize balls) actually paid out by the payout device 140 is compared with the read determination value, and the number of prize balls paid out is equal to or greater than the determination value. Is determined as a base abnormality, and processing such as turning on the base abnormality notification LED 53 and stopping payout is performed.

  In the first embodiment, such base abnormality determination is performed every time the number of game balls fired on the game board 14 reaches 100. In addition, immediately after the big hit or immediately after the transition from the short-time state to the normal gaming state, the winning is made during the big hit or the short time, but the payout is not yet made, and there are cases where a large amount is paid out after the big hit or the transition to the normal gaming state. In such a case, there is a possibility that the base abnormality determination is performed. However, if the base abnormality determination is not performed for a predetermined time after the big hit or after the completion of the short-time state, an erroneous determination can be prevented.

  Further, since the base is accurately determined for each gaming state, each counter used for the base determination is reset every time the gaming state changes. In the first embodiment, the number of prize balls actually paid out is counted and a base abnormality is determined based on the number of prize balls. However, in the main control circuit 60, the prize is paid when a winning occurs. The number of winning balls may be counted. In this way, an accurate base can be determined without causing a time lag from winning to paying out. In this case, the processing of step S66 and step S67 shown in FIG.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the member same as the member in 1st Embodiment shown in FIGS. 2-30, or the member of the same function, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the configuration of the gaming machine main body according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 12, a launch ball detection switch 41, a foul ball detection switch 42, and a base abnormality notification LED 53 are connected to the main control circuit 60, and an external output terminal 310 connected to the main control circuit 60. The base abnormality signal is transmitted to the hall computer 400 via On the other hand, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, the launch ball detection switch 41, the foul ball detection switch 42, and the base abnormality notification LED 53 are connected to the payout control circuit 170 and are connected to the payout control circuit 170. A base abnormality signal is transmitted to the hall computer 400 via the external output terminal 310.

  In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the switch detection signal of the counting switch 141 is transmitted to the main control circuit 60. In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, the switch detection signal of the counting switch 141 is The wiring is not transmitted to the main control circuit 60. Further, in the first embodiment, the base abnormality determination value reference table shown in FIG. 19 is stored in the main ROM 68, but in the second embodiment, the base abnormality determination value reference table shown in FIG. 19 is used for payout control. Stored in the ROM 174. As described above, the payout control ROM 174 is an example of a determination value storage unit that stores a predetermined departure rate abnormality determination value. Further, the payout control ROM 174 is an example of a determination value storage means in which a departure rate abnormality determination value is stored corresponding to each of a normal game state and a specific game state (a jackpot game state). The payout control ROM 174 is an example of a determination value storage unit that stores a departure rate abnormality determination value corresponding to each of the normal gaming state and the advantageous state (high probability, low probability time short). Further, the payout control ROM 174 is an example of a determination value storage unit that further stores the above-mentioned ball-out rate abnormality determination value corresponding to a specific gaming state.

[Payout control main process]
The payout control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1110, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 reads the activation program from the payout control ROM 174 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the payout control RAM 176, or returns to the state before power-off. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1120.

  In step S1120, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of measuring a built-in timer and determining whether 1 ms has elapsed. That is, the processing shown in steps S1130 to S1160 shown below is performed every 1 ms. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1130.

  In step S1130, a ball lending control process is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 controls the payout device 140 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls when a ball lending signal based on the player operating the lending operation panel 27 is detected. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1140.

  In step S1140, a prize ball control process is performed. The prize ball control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1150.

  In step S1150, frame switch detection processing is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 detects the input of a lower pan full tank switch for detecting that the lower pan 22 is full or an input of a ball shortage switch for detecting a lack of game balls in the rectifier 315 (see FIG. 3). Then, when it is detected that the lower pan is full or the ball is out, a process for stopping the payout is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1160.

  In step S1160, error processing is performed. In this process, when an error is detected, the payout control CPU 172 applies a payout / launch control board (not shown) when, for example, it is determined that the ball is out of play or the lower plate 22 is filled with a game ball. A process of causing a plurality of error display LEDs corresponding to various errors to perform predetermined light emission display is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1160. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1120.

[Prize ball command reception interrupt processing]
Further, even when the payout control CPU 172 is executing the payout control main process, the payout control process may be interrupted and the prize ball command reception interrupt process may be executed. The prize ball command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1210, a process for saving each register is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1220.

  In step S1220, the received command is stored in the buffer. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of storing the received command in the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1230.

  In step S1230, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of returning the value saved in step S1210 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Prize ball control processing]
The prize ball control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1310, a prize ball signal output process is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of outputting a prize ball signal to the hall computer 400 via the external output terminal 310 every time a predetermined number (10) of prize balls are played. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1320.

  In step S1320, a prize ball payout process is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of setting payout data in the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1330.

  In step S1330, prize ball command processing is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 analyzes the received prize ball command and adds the prize ball counter value. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Even in a state where the payout control main process is being executed, the payout control CPU 172 may interrupt the payout control main process and execute a timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1410, a process for saving each register is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

  In step S1420, a prepaid card unit communication process is performed. In this processing, the payout control RAM 176 performs communication processing with the card unit 150. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1430.

  In step S1430, counting switch detection processing is performed. The counting switch detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1440.

  In step S1440, base determination processing is performed. The base determination process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1450.

  In step S1450, base abnormality cancellation determination processing is performed. The base abnormality cancellation determination process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1460.

  In step S1460, a payout driving process is performed. In this process, the payout control RAM 176 monitors the prize ball counter or the remaining prize ball counter, and if it is not “0”, performs a process of controlling the payout device 140 and setting drive data for paying out a prize ball. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1470.

  In step S1470, output processing is performed. In this process, the payout control RAM 176 performs a process of outputting a drive signal for each actuator based on the drive data for each actuator set in the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1480.

  In step S1480, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for returning the value saved in step S1410 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Counting switch detection processing]
The counting switch detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1510, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of determining whether or not the switch input of the counting switch 141 is detected. If it is determined that a switch input has been detected, the process proceeds to step S1520. If it is not determined that the switch input has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1520, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing to determine whether or not the payout state is a ball lending state. If it is determined that the ball is lent, the process proceeds to step S1530. If it is not determined that the ball is lending, the process proceeds to step S1540.

  In step S1530, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the ball lending counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1540, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the prize ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1550, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the prize ball payout counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this way, the payout control CPU 172 specifies the ball exit rate based on the counting result by the used game ball counting means (the payout control CPU 172 and the payout control RAM 176) and the counting result by the prize ball number counting means. It is an example of a rate specific | specification means.

[Base judgment processing]
The base determination process in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1610, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of determining whether or not the shot ball detection switch 41 is turned on. If it is determined that it has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S1620. If not determined to be on, the process proceeds to step S1640.

  In step S1620, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of determining whether or not the return ball counter is 1 or more. Here, the return ball counter is counted when the foul ball detection switch 42 is turned on. If it is determined that the return ball counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1630. If it is not determined that the return ball counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1660.

  In step S1630, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the return ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1640, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing to determine whether or not the foul ball detection switch 42 has been turned on. If it is determined that it has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S1650. If it is not determined that it is turned on, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1650, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the return ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1660, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the firing ball counter in the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1670. Thus, the payout control CPU 172 and the payout control RAM 176 are examples of used game ball counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the used game ball detecting means (launching ball detection switch 41).

  In step S1670, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the firing ball counter is 100 or more. If it is determined that the firing ball counter is 100 or more, the process proceeds to step S1680. If it is not determined that the firing ball counter is 100 or more, the process proceeds to step S1640.

  In step S1680, processing for determining a gaming state is performed. In this process, the payout control CPU 172 performs a process of determining the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag. Specifically, a process of determining whether the state is a fluctuation shortening (high probability, low probability time shortening) or big hit is usually performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1690.

  In step S1690, the payout control CPU 172 sets the base abnormality determination value corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S78, that is, stores the base abnormality determination value storage area of the payout control RAM 176 corresponding to the gaming state. Processing to store the value is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1700. In this way, the payout control CPU 172 is determined by the gaming state determination means (payout control CPU 172) from the departure rate abnormality determination values stored in the determination value storage means (payout control ROM 174). 3 is an example of a determination value selection unit that selects a departure rate abnormality determination value corresponding to.

  In step S1700, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the prize ball payout counter is equal to or greater than the determination value set in step S1690. If it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to the determination value, the process proceeds to step S1710. If it is not determined that the value is greater than or equal to the determination value, the process proceeds to step S1750. In this way, the payout control CPU 172 determines whether or not the exit rate specified by the exit rate specifying means (the payout control CPU 172) is an abnormal value based on the exit rate abnormality determination value. It is an example of a rate abnormality determination means.

  In step S1710, the payout control CPU 172 sets the base abnormality determination flag, that is, stores a value indicating that the base abnormality is determined in the storage area of the base abnormality determination flag of the payout control RAM 176. I do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1720.

  In step S <b> 1720, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for outputting the base abnormality signal to the hall computer 400 via the external output terminal 310. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1730. Thus, the payout control CPU 172 is an example of an abnormal signal output means for outputting a signal to that effect to the outside when it is determined to be an abnormal value by the ball exit rate abnormality determining means (the payout control CPU 172). is there.

  In step S 1730, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for setting the lighting data of the base abnormality notification LED 53 in a predetermined storage area of the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1740. As described above, the base abnormality notification LED 56 is an example of an abnormality notification unit that performs notification to that effect when the abnormality is determined by the departure rate abnormality determination unit (the payout control CPU 172).

  In step S1740, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for setting the payout prohibited state. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1750. In this way, the payout control CPU 172 prohibits the payout prohibition control means for prohibiting the payout of the prize ball by the payout means (the payout device 140) when it is determined to be abnormal by the ball exit rate abnormality determining means (the payout control CPU 172). It is an example.

  In step S1750, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for resetting the firing ball counter, the prize ball payout counter, and the return ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Base abnormality release determination processing]
The base abnormality cancellation determination process in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for determining whether or not the base abnormality flag is set. If it is determined that the base abnormality flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1820. If it is not determined that the base abnormality flag is set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1820, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing to determine whether or not there is a switch input by the abnormality release switch 122. If it is determined that there is a switch input, the process proceeds to step S1830. If it is not determined that there has been a switch input, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1830, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for resetting the base abnormality flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

  In step S1840, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for clearing the base abnormality signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S <b> 1850, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for setting extinguishing data for turning off the base abnormality notification LED 53 in a predetermined storage area of the payout control RAM 176. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

  In step S1860, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing for setting the payout permission state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1870.

  In step S1870, the payout control CPU 172 performs processing to reset the firing ball counter, prize ball payout counter, and return ball counter of the payout control RAM 176. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of Second Embodiment]
According to the processing of the main control circuit 60 in the second embodiment, since the base determination for each gaming state is performed by the payout control circuit 170, the game state command transmitted only to the sub control circuit 200 is sent to the payout control circuit 170. Also trying to send.

  Although not particularly shown, when the game state command is received, the payout control circuit 170 establishes a game state flag corresponding to the received command, and based on this, determines the base abnormality determination value to be read in the base determination process. doing. In the second embodiment, since the payout control circuit 170 performs base determination, the launch ball detection switch 41, the foul ball detection switch 42, the base abnormality notification LED 53, and the abnormality release switch 122 are connected to the payout control circuit 170, and the base abnormality is detected. A signal is also output from the payout control circuit 170.

  Then, the payout control CPU 172 causes the payout device 140 to pay out the game ball based on the prize ball command, and each time the prize ball is paid out, the remaining prize ball (prize ball counter) is decremented by 1 and the base is determined. Count the prize ball payout counter for.

  The number of prize balls actually paid out may not be counted, and the prize ball payout counter may be counted based on the received prize ball command. Thereby, the process of step S66 and step S67 shown in FIG. 17 becomes unnecessary. In this case, the payout process is executed by the main CPU 66. That is, in the first embodiment, the payout process shown in FIG. 30 is executed by the main CPU 66, but in the second embodiment, the payout process shown in FIG. 30 is executed by the payout control CPU 66. Here, a prize ball payout counter +3 is executed in the process of step S910, a prize ball payout counter +15 is executed in the process of step S930, and a prize ball payout counter +10 is executed in the process of step S950.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, embodiment of this invention is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, according to the above-described embodiment, the game balls used in the game are detected by detecting the fired balls, but the game balls won in the out mouth and the winning mouth are collected in one place, This may be detected. As a result, the foul ball detection switch 42 is not necessary, and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the base is determined by counting the number of award balls that are paid out or generated every 100 shots, but every predetermined time (for example, every minute). It may be calculated by dividing the number of award balls that have been paid out (fired) by the number of game balls to be fired.

  The base abnormality determination is not limited to the above-described embodiment, as long as it is at least capable of performing base abnormality determination and the results can be used in various ways. Further, it may be configured such that a base abnormality determination can be made in any gaming state among a big hit, a short time, and a normal gaming state.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, when the base abnormality is determined, the payout of the prize ball is stopped, but it may not be stopped.

  In the gaming machine described above, a function for determining the number of game balls and the number of prize balls actually used in the game to determine the ball-out rate, and a function for determining whether or not the ball-out rate is an abnormal value And. As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the turnout rate, the game machine can grasp that fact, so that it is possible to accurately grasp the abnormal turnout due to illegal winning. In addition, it is possible to accurately determine the ball-out rate, and when it is determined that the ball-out rate is an abnormal value, for example, a warning is given by a lamp display or voice, or a game ball is paid out or launched. It is possible to automatically take measures to prevent fraud such as stopping the game machine. For this reason, it is intimidating for a player who has actually performed a fraud, and an accurate deterrent effect can be obtained against the fraud. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, a departure rate abnormality determination value is prepared for each of the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), and the departure rate abnormality determination value corresponding to the current gaming state is prepared. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the exit rate is an abnormal value. As a result, it is possible to manage the rate of play according to each of the normal game state with a relatively low start rate and the specific game state with a relatively high start rate, and to accurately grasp the baseball abnormalities. Can do. For this reason, even in the specific gaming state, it is possible to suppress illegal acts that illegally increase the number of prize balls. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the normal gaming state and the advantageous state (variation shortening state, so-called short time state) in which the variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) is likely to be in the first state (for example, open state). A departure rate abnormality determination value is prepared for each, and it is determined whether or not the departure rate is an abnormal value based on the departure rate abnormality determination value corresponding to the current gaming state. As a result, it is possible to manage the turnout rate according to the normal gaming state with a relatively low turnout rate and the advantageous state with a relatively high turnout rate, and to accurately grasp a turnout abnormality (base abnormality). it can. For this reason, even in the advantageous state, it is possible to suppress an illegal act that illegally increases the number of prize balls. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to manage the pitch rate according to the specific game state (big hit game state), and it is possible to accurately grasp the ball abnormality (base abnormality). For this reason, even in the specific gaming state, it is possible to suppress illegal acts that illegally increase the number of prize balls. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, by notifying that there has been a ball departure abnormality (base abnormality), it is possible to give a warning effect to a player who has made an illegal prize, and intend to perform fraud Can contribute to prevention of fraud. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to notify that there has been a ball departure abnormality (base abnormality) by using a calling lamp installed in a game arcade and corresponding to the gaming machine. It is possible to notify surrounding people that there has been. In addition, since the management device can easily recognize that there is a fraud without performing a predetermined calculation, the monitoring burden on the management device is reduced. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that there is an abnormality by the departure rate abnormality determining means (main CPU 66 or payout control CPU 172), the payout of payout balls by the payout means is prohibited. That is, even if it is attempted to acquire a prize ball by performing an illegal act, since the prize ball is not paid out, it is possible to control the intention to carry out the fraud and effectively prevent fraud. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the winning ball number counting means (the main CPU 66 or the payout control CPU 172) counts the number corresponding to the established winning condition when the predetermined winning condition is satisfied. Since the payout rate at the time of winning can be calculated, for example, when an illegal win is made, it is possible to quickly detect an abnormality in the play rate without waiting for the payout of the winning ball. In other words, in order to acquire a prize ball, an abnormality in the pitch rate is detected from the illegal act until the prize ball is paid out. Thereby, it is possible to detect an abnormality in the starting rate before paying out a lot of prize balls to the player who has performed the illegal act. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent the gaming hall from being disadvantaged by fraud.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a cathode ray tube including CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), dot LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent). Further, it may be made of plasma or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a payout means for paying out a winning ball, and when a predetermined winning condition is established, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as winning balls according to the establishment of the winning condition. Payout control means for performing payout control, launching means for launching a game ball in response to a launch operation by a player, and used game ball detection means for detecting a game ball fired by the launch means and used for a game And used game ball counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the used game ball detecting means, and the number of prize balls for counting the number of game balls that a player acquires as a prize ball according to the establishment of the winning condition Based on the counting means, the counting result by the used game ball counting means and the counting result by the prize ball counting means, the exit rate specifying means for specifying the exit rate, and a predetermined exit rate abnormality determination value Is memorized Value storage means, and a departure rate abnormality determining means for determining whether or not the departure rate specified by the departure rate specifying means is an abnormal value based on the departure rate abnormality determination value. A payout means, a payout control means, a launching means, a used game ball detection means, a used game ball counting means, a prize ball number counting means, a departure rate specifying means, a judgment value storage means, The specific configuration of the ball exit rate abnormality determining means and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 24 Prize opening 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 27 Ball rental operation panel 28 Launch solenoid 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 35b, 34c, 34d Special symbol hold display LED
35 Special symbol display 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 41 Launch ball detection switch 42 Foul ball detection switch 48 Normal electric accessory 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d Normal symbol hold display LED
53 Base abnormality notification LED
54a, 54b Pass gates 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d General winning port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 Command output port 104 Count switch 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning opening switch 114, 115 Passing gate switch 116 Starting winning opening switch 118 Starting opening solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 130 Launcher 140 Dispensing device 150 Card unit 160 Launch control Circuit 170 payout control circuit 172 payout control CPU
174 ROM for payout control
176 Payout control RAM
200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit 400 Hall computer 500 computers

Claims (1)

A payout means for paying out a prize ball;
A payout control means for performing a control for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls by the payout means based on the establishment of the predetermined winning conditions;
Launching means for launching a game ball in response to a launch operation by a player;
Game ball detection means for detecting a game ball fired by the launch means and used in the game;
Used game ball counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the used game ball detecting means;
Prize ball number counting means for counting the number of game balls that a player acquires as a prize ball according to the establishment of the winning condition;
Based on the counting result by the used game ball counting means and the counting result by the prize ball number counting means, the exit rate specifying means for specifying the exit rate,
A determination value storage means in which a predetermined departure rate abnormality determination value is stored;
Whether or not the turn-out rate specified by the turn-out rate specifying means based on the turn-out rate abnormality determination value is an abnormal value is determined from when a predetermined winning condition is satisfied until the winning ball is paid out A ball exit rate abnormality judging means for judging between,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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