JP2014061339A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of monitoring winning probability into winning holes calculated from the number of shot game balls and the number of put-out winning balls with a configuration to suppress occurrence of an illegal act, at low cost.SOLUTION: In a game machine, an operation frequency of a ball shooting unit is stored in a shot number counter, and a winning ball number is stored in a winning ball counter. In winning monitoring processing, when a value of the shot number counter becomes 1,000 or above, the winning ball number stored in the winning ball number counter and a prescribed numerical value (2,400, 1,600, 1,200, 800) are compared, and when the winning ball number has become the prescribed numerical value or above, winning ball abnormality notification processing (S1212) is executed, so that the game machine can suggest, to the outside, that winning balls have extremely increased. Because the number of shot balls is detected from the operation frequency of the ball shooting unit 112a, the game machine can monitor winning probability without providing an external sensor to reduce cost, and has a structure preferable from the viewpoint of injustice prevention, too.

Description

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

Generally, in a pachinko machine in which a game ball is used, the game ball is driven into the game area by a game ball launcher driven by a solenoid or a motor. A large number of nails, windmills, winning holes, and the like are arranged in the game area, and the game balls driven into the game area flow down by their own weight while abutting the nails and the windmill. Then, when the game ball in the middle of flowing down wins the winning opening, the winning ball corresponding to the winning opening is paid out by the winning ball payout device. In other words, the winning probability for the winning opening calculated from the number of game balls (the number of game balls fired) driven into the game area and the number of prize balls to be paid out is changed by adjusting the inclination of the nail or the windmill. be able to.
Also, if you change the winning probability to the winning opening by adjusting the inclination of the nail or windmill etc., whether the changed winning probability is close to the winning probability when actually playing, for example, It is monitored by a hall management device provided outside. The hall management device is connected to a plurality of pachinko machines installed in the hall, and totals information such as information on the number of prize balls paid out and information on the number of game balls fired transmitted from the pachinko machine. It is.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-57179

  However, although the hall management device can calculate the winning probability from the number of game balls fired and the number of prize balls paid out, the pachinko machines connected to the hall management device have different numbers of prize balls or the number of winning holes. Because the arrangement positions are different, it is difficult to monitor the winning probability for each pachinko machine with a small error unless the setting of the hall management device is changed every time the pachinko machine is replaced. Therefore, when trying to monitor the winning probability of each pachinko machine with a small error, every time a pachinko machine is replaced, the work is changed to a setting corresponding to the pachinko machine, so each setting of the hall management device is changed. There was a problem that it took time and effort to change.

  Also, generally, at the lower part of the pachinko machine installation position, a ball aggregating unit that aggregates game balls that have been driven into the game area, and a detection sensor that detects the number of game balls aggregated in the ball aggregating unit, And the detection sensor is connected to the hall management device. The hall management device can detect the number of game balls fired based on the input of the detection sensor, and calculate the winning probability from the number of game balls fired and the number of payout balls sent from the pachinko machine.

  Here, if the winning probability is to be monitored by a pachinko machine instead of the hall management device, at least the detection result of the detection sensor must be input to the pachinko machine, so a connection terminal ( For example, a connector must be provided on the pachinko machine side. In the pachinko machine, it is preferable to reduce the number of connection terminals connected to the outside as much as possible from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and it is not preferable from the viewpoint of fraud prevention to newly provide connection terminals. On the other hand, if the pachinko machine is equipped with a detection sensor in advance, it is not necessary to provide a connection terminal for connection to the outside, which is preferable from the viewpoint of fraud prevention. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and monitors the probability of winning a winning opening calculated from the number of game balls fired and the number of winning balls paid out, and the occurrence of fraud. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be controlled at low cost.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a main control means for controlling the launch of a game ball as part of the game control, and the launch of the game ball transmitted from the main control means. A game ball launching device that launches the game ball based on a firing instruction signal to instruct, a game area into which a game ball launched by the game ball launching device is driven, and the game ball that is provided in the game area receives a prize And a winning ball payout device for paying out the winning ball based on a payout instruction signal for instructing paying out of the winning ball accompanying the winning of a game ball to the winning port transmitted from the main control means. A sub-control unit that performs control based on an instruction from the main control unit, and the sub-control unit includes a firing instruction signal transmitted from the main control unit to the game ball launch device; From the main control means Receiving means for receiving a payout instruction signal transmitted to the ball payout device, and the number of times the game ball launching apparatus has fired the game ball based on the firing instruction signal received by the receiving means And a payout number storage for storing payout information corresponding to the number of payouts of the prize ball to be paid out by the prize ball payout device based on the payout instruction signal received by the receiving means. And a winning ratio information based on the number of shots stored in the number-of-fires storage means and payout information corresponding to the number of payouts of prize balls stored in the number-of-payouts storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied; Comparing means for comparing with a predetermined value, and when the winning means information is compared with the predetermined value by the comparing means, if the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, a first process is performed. With proceeds to the value of the winning ratio information is transferred to a different second processing from the first processing to be greater than the predetermined value.

  The winning ratio information to be compared with the predetermined value by the comparison means is the number of prize balls paid out when the number of shots reaches the predetermined number, the number of shots when the number of prize balls paid out reaches the predetermined number, It may be a ratio between the number of firings calculated by calculation and the number of prize balls paid out.

  The receiving means may receive the signal transmitted from the main control means as it is, or the signal processed by the control means (circuit) provided between the main control means and the sub-control means. May be received.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is established when the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means reaches a predetermined number. The control means, when the number of firings stored in the number-of-fires storage means reaches a predetermined number, the winning ratio information based on the number of firings that has reached the predetermined number and the payout information and the predetermined value are compared with each other And an initial value setting means for setting information stored in the firing number storage means and the payout number storage means to an initial value when the processing is shifted to the first or second processing. Yes.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening area of the opening that is provided in at least one of the winning holes and through which the gaming ball wins is small. An opening area forming member that forms a state and a second state in which the opening area is wider than the first state, and the main control means is a first game in which the opening area forming member is unlikely to be in the second state. A game state executing means for switching and executing at least two game states of a state and a second game state in which the opening area forming member is more likely to be in the second state than the first game state; While the second gaming state is being executed by the gaming state executing means, the first gaming state is executed by the gaming state executing means, which is at least one of the first and second processes. While Migration and a prohibiting means for prohibiting the transition to the process to be acceptable.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of the winning holes are provided in the gaming area, and a prize ball is paid out according to each of the plurality of winning holes. A winning number selection switch for selecting one or a plurality of specific winning ports from the plurality of winning ports, and winning ratio information at a specific winning port selected by the winning port selection switch; When the predetermined value is compared by the comparison means, if the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the first process, and the value of the winning ratio information is larger than the predetermined value. The process proceeds to a second process different from the first process.

  Note that in the gaming machine according to claim 4, the plurality of specific winning ports selected by the winning port selection switch do not include all the winning ports.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the sub-control means is a launch control means for controlling the launch of the game ball in the launch control apparatus, and a prize ball payout in the payout control apparatus. Any control means may be used as long as it is a control means provided in the gaming machine, such as a payout control means for performing control and a display control means for controlling sound output and display accompanying the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the payout information stored in the payout amount storage means may be the number of payouts of prize balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout device, or a winning opening The number of winnings (the number of payouts) that a game ball has won may be used. That is, the content (information) stored may be changed according to the content (information) of the payout instruction signal transmitted from the main control means.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the control of the launch of the game ball is performed by the main control means, and the game ball is driven into the game area by the game ball launching device based on the launch instruction signal transmitted from the main control means. It is. When a game ball that has been thrown into the game area wins a winning opening, a payout instruction signal is transmitted from the main control means to the prize ball payout device, and the prize ball accompanying the prize is paid out by the prize ball payout device. . In the sub-control means, the number of times the game ball launching device has acted to fire the game ball based on the received launch instruction signal is stored in the firing number storage means, and based on the received payout instruction signal, The payout information corresponding to the payout number is stored in the payout number storage means. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning ratio information based on the number of firings and the payout information is compared with the predetermined value by the comparison means, and if the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the first process, When the value of the ratio information is larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the second process. That is, it is possible to shift to the first or second different processing based on the number of game balls fired and the number of prize balls paid out. Here, for example, when the first process is a normal process and the second process is a process suggesting to the outside that the number of payouts is large with respect to the number of shots, the number of payouts is extremely large with respect to the number of shots. If it increases, it can be suggested to the outside by the second processing. Therefore, the winning probability obtained from the number of shots and the number of winning balls can be monitored by the gaming machine, and the monitoring result can be suggested to the outside. Therefore, every time the pachinko machine is replaced, the work of changing the setting of the external management device can be omitted, and the winning probability can be monitored without providing a new sensor, so that the cost can be reduced. There is an effect.

  In addition, since the number of game balls fired is determined based on the number of times the game ball launching device has been operated, the winning probability can be monitored without providing a sensor for detecting the game balls that have been driven into the game area. Here, when a sensor for detecting a game ball that is driven into the game area is provided outside the game machine, a connection member for connecting the game machine and the sensor is newly required, but it is connected to the outside. It is preferable to reduce the number of connecting members as much as possible from the viewpoint of preventing fraud. According to this gaming machine, since the winning probability can be monitored without providing the sensor itself, there is an effect that not only the cost can be reduced but also a preferable structure can be obtained from the viewpoint of preventing fraud. .

  Further, the launch instruction signal and the payout instruction signal transmitted from the main control means are signals transmitted to the game ball launch device and the prize ball payout device. Therefore, since the main control means does not have to newly create or transmit the firing instruction signal and the payout instruction signal to be transmitted to the sub control means, the sub control means does not change the control of the main control means. There is an effect that the winning probability can be monitored.

  Further, since the control of the game ball is controlled by the main control means, if the control performed by the main control means stops due to some abnormality, the fire instruction signal is not transmitted to the game ball launch device. For example, when the control of the game ball is controlled by other control means, the game ball is fired while the control of the main control means is stopped. It becomes impossible to pay out the ball, which causes a loss to the player. However, according to this gaming machine, when the control of the main control means is stopped, the firing instruction signal is not transmitted, so that the game ball is not fired and loss to the player can be reduced. effective.

  In addition, by suggesting to the outside that the number of prize balls paid out is extremely large with respect to the number of shots by the second process, for example, the inclination of a nail, a windmill, etc. is changed, and a prize is awarded to the prize opening. Although it is possible to reduce the loss of holes due to extremely large numbers, if the predetermined value compared with the winning ratio information is set to a small value, the first processing suggests that the number of payouts is small with respect to the number of shots. You can also Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the winning probability is extremely lowered by changing the inclination of the nail or the windmill and the player is lost.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means reaches a predetermined number, The winning ratio information based on the payout information corresponding to the number of payouts of the winning ball is compared with the predetermined value by the comparison means, and then the process proceeds to the first or second processing. When the processing shifts to the first or second processing, the information stored in the firing number storage means and the payout number storage means is set to the initial value by the initial value setting means. Therefore, every time the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to check the number of prize balls paid out at that time and shift to a different process, so the winning probability is monitored in a short cycle. Can do. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor and detect in a short cycle when the inclination of a nail or a windmill is changed and the winning probability is extremely changed. Further, since the winning probability is judged every time the number of game balls fired reaches a predetermined number, the number of payouts can be compared with the same number of fires each time. Therefore, compared with the case where the frequency | count of discharge differs each time, there exists an effect that monitoring with high reliability can be performed.

According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the first or second aspect, at least one of the winning holes may be in a first state in which the area of the opening is narrow by the opening area forming member. Since the second state having an opening area larger than that of the first state is formed, when the second state is reached, it becomes easier for more game balls to win than the first state. In addition, at least two gaming states, a first gaming state in which the opening area forming member is unlikely to be in the second state and a second gaming state in which the opening area forming member is likely to be in the second state, are switched by the gaming state execution means. Executed. When the second gaming state is being executed, the prohibition unit prohibits the transition to at least one of the first and second processes in which the transition of the process is permitted in the first gaming state. Here, in the second gaming state, the opening area forming member is likely to be in the second state and the number of winnings is increased, but the variation in winnings is increased accordingly. Therefore, in the first gaming state where the variation in winnings is small, the process shifts to the first or second process according to the value of the winning ratio information, and in the second gaming state where the variation in winnings is large, the first or Transition of the process to at least one of the second processes is prohibited. Therefore, when the process for which the prohibition means prohibits the transition is a process that shifts when the number of prize balls is large with respect to the number of shots, it is not externally suggested that the number of prize balls is large with respect to the number of shots. . For this reason, the hall personnel cannot recognize whether the number of prize balls paid out is large or small with respect to the number of shots, so that the game is not interrupted for the purpose of readjusting the nail or the windmill. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the interruption of the game due to the winning probability during the period in which the winning variation is large. Furthermore, generally, the second gaming state in which the number of winnings is large has a shorter execution period than the first gaming state, so even if the transition of processing between the second gaming state is prohibited, the winning probability The reliability of the judgment will not be reduced.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 4, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, one or more specific winning ports are selected from the plurality of winning ports by a winning port selection switch. Is done. Then, the winning ratio information at the specific winning opening selected by the winning opening selection switch and the predetermined value are compared with the comparison means, and the processing is shifted to the first or second processing according to the comparison result. Accordingly, a specific winning opening is selected by the winning opening selection switch, and the winning ratio information corresponding to the specific winning opening is compared with the predetermined value, and the process proceeds to the first or second processing. The winning probability can be selected and monitored. Therefore, there is an effect that the winning probability can be monitored only for a winning opening whose winning probability changes by contacting the nail or windmill adjusted this time.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. (A) is the figure which showed typically the area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, (b) is the figure which illustrated the actual display screen. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary of various counters. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing variation processing executed in the main processing of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a change start process executed in the change process of FIG. 9. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed NMI interruption processing. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the prize monitoring process performed in a main process. It is the flowchart which showed the external interruption process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the prize ball number setting table. It is a front view of the game board of 3rd Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the prize monitoring process performed in the main process of 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the external interruption process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine of 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the prize monitoring process performed in the main process of 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the downflow path | route determination process performed in the prize monitoring process of 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the external interruption process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a 5th embodiment.

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

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64a, 64b and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the effect pattern of the variable display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of balls for nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The upper entrance 64a, the first lower entrance 64b, the variable winning device 65, the variable display unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning opening 63, the first upper entering opening 64a, the first lower entering opening 64b, the variable winning apparatus 65, and the variable display unit 80 are disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing. It is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with wood screws or the like. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window portion 14 c of the front frame 14. Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

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

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

  A first symbol display device 37 provided with a plurality of LEDs 37a, which are light emitting means, and a 7-segment display 37b is disposed in the upper right portion of the game area as viewed from the front (upper right portion in FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the process of being probabilistically changing, operating in a short time, or in a normal state, indicating whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing or not by a lighting state, Whether the symbol is a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot or an out-of-game symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or the number of reserved balls is indicated by a lighting state. The 7-segment display device 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color. . It should be noted that the fact that the pachinko machine 10 described above is being probable is a state in which the jackpot probability is increased and it is easy to shift to the special gaming state. During the probability change of the present embodiment, the game is in a state in which the probability of hitting the second symbol is increased and the ball easily enters the first lower entrance 64b (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is short-running, the game is in a state in which it is easy for the ball to easily enter the first lower entrance 64b (see FIG. 3) with the jackpot probability remaining unchanged and only the second pattern hit probability increased. When the pachinko machine 10 is normal, it means that the game is not in the midst of a probable change or a short time (a state in which neither the jackpot probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased). Further, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first lower entrance 64b and the number of times of opening per hit may be changed. good.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. The general winning opening 63 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 208 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entering of the ball (winning), and the general winning opening detecting switch 208 that detects the entering of the ball is provided. The corresponding prize ball is paid out. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b as a trigger. The second symbol display composed of the displayed third symbol display device 81 and a light emitting diode (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) that displays the second symbol variably with the passage of the ball of the second entrance 67 as a trigger. A device 82 is provided.

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by a display control device 114, which will be described later. For example, three symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Further, in the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 so as to surround the center frame. 86 is arranged. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed. The decorative display according to is performed. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, the ball is displayed on the first top entrance 64a or the first bottom until the stop symbol (any one of the probable big hit symbol, the normal big hit symbol, or the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. When entering the entrance 64b, the number of entrances is suspended up to 4 times, and the number of suspensions is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and the number of lighting of the holding lamp 85. Four hold lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holds, and are arranged symmetrically above the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the winning at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b is configured to be suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, but the maximum number of suspensions is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the hold lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of times of the variable display hold based on the winning at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81, or The four divided areas may be displayed in different modes (for example, colors and lighting patterns) by the number of times of holding. In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 85 may not perform lighting display.

  The second symbol display device 82 includes a second symbol display unit 83 and a holding lamp 84, and each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the display unit 83 displays a display symbol (second symbol). The symbol “○” and “x” in FIG. 1 are alternately lit to display a variation, and the variation display is stopped when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “◯”). The lower entrance 64b is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of passes through the second entrance 67 of the sphere is suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of suspensions is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and is also lit on the hold lamp 84. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. A part of 81 may be used. Similarly, the hold lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the second entrance 67 is not limited to four times, like the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b, but 3 times or less, or You may set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first upper entrance 64a and a first lower entrance 64b through which a sphere can enter are disposed. When a ball enters the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b, a first upper entrance switch 207a and a first lower entrance detection switch 207b (on the back side of the game board 13) 4) is turned on, and the main controller 110 draws a big win due to the turning on of the first upper entrance switch 207a or the first lower entrance 207b, and a display corresponding to the lottery result Is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37. Further, the first upper entrance 64a is one of the winning entrances in which three balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters, and the first lower entrance 64b has 5 pieces when a ball enters. The ball is one of the winning openings for payout as a prize ball.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first lower entrance 64b, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. The stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a solenoid that is opened and closed forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate downward, and an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific prize opening 65a is temporarily formed. The open state and the normal closed state Operates to alternate states.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning opening A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

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

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66 and a second entrance (through gate) 67. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64a, 64b, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  Control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 3). The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary. The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to store each control device and each board.

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

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

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with an operation knob 121 for a variable resistor, the sound lamp control device 113 is provided with an inspection standard changeover switch 228, and a power supply The device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The inspection standard change-over switch 228 is a switch operated to change the reference value of the number of winning balls for determining abnormality in the winning monitoring process (S1110), and the operation element 228a is located on the left side (FIG. 3) is turned off, and the state where the operation element 228a is located on the right side is turned on. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

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

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

  The RAM 203 stores the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). The RAM 203 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, values such as I / O when the power is shut off (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 8), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 7). Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 13) as a process during a power failure is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. In the input / output port 205, a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, and a first top entry that detects winning in the first top entrance 64a. A mouth detection switch 207a, a first lower entrance detection switch 207b for detecting a winning at the first lower entrance 64b, and a plurality of general winning entrance detection switches 208 for detecting a win at each general entrance entrance 63 In addition to the detection switches 207a, 207b, and 208, various switches 206 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) are connected.

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up.

  When the power supply is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a value such as I / O when the power supply is shut off is stored in the RAM 213. On the other hand, when the power is turned on, based on the information stored in the RAM 213, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the RAM 213 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 15) when the power is shut off, and restoration of each value written to the RAM 213 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 14) when the power is turned on. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 13) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively.

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

  The voice lamp control device 113 is a voice output in a voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226, an output of lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (such as the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34), The setting of the display mode of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 performed etc. is controlled. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 225 is connected to the main control device 110, the display control device 114, the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, the inspection standard changeover switch 228, and the like.

  The RAM 223 also includes an inspection reference high flag 223a, a firing number counter 223b, a firing interval timer 223c, a first entrance opening flag 223d, and a prize ball number counter 223e. The inspection reference high flag 223a is a flag that is turned on / off according to the state of the inspection reference changeover switch 228 in the start-up process when the power is turned on (S1011 or S1012). The firing number counter 223b is a counter that stores the number of times that the ball launching unit 112a has actuated to launch a game ball into the game area, and is used as a counter each time a ball launch signal transmitted from the main controller 110 is received. 1 is added (S1302). The firing interval timer 223c stores an elapsed time after receiving the ball launch signal, and is set to an initial value every time the ball launch signal is received (S1303). The first entrance opening flag 223d is a flag that is turned on when the probability is changing or the time is short (S1308), and the first lower entrance 64b is activated (opened) with high probability. If turned on. The prize ball number counter 223e is a counter for storing the number of prize balls to be paid out when entering each first entrance 64a, 64b, and based on a prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 110. The number of balls is added (S1305).

  The display control device 114 controls the change display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. The display control device 114 includes an MPU 231, a ROM (program ROM) 232, a work RAM 233, a video RAM 234, a character ROM 235, an image controller 236, an input port 237, an output port 238, and bus lines 239 and 240. It has. The input side of the input port 237 is connected to the output side of the sound lamp control device 113, and the output side of the input port 237 is connected to the MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233, image controller 236 and output via the bus line 240. Port 238 is connected. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 238. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model with different winning probability for winning the jackpot and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot, there is a model having the same specifications as the symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, the display control device 114 is made into a common part to reduce the cost.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 controls the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the symbol display command input from the sound lamp control device 113. The ROM 232 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 231 and fixed value data. The work RAM 233 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the MPU 231 executes various programs.

  The character ROM 235 stores data for effects such as symbols (background symbols and third symbols (main symbol and sub symbol)) displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The effect data stored in the video RAM 234 is effect data read from the character ROM 235, data obtained by processing (reducing, enlarging, or deforming) the effect data.

  The image controller 236 adjusts the timings of the MPU 231, the video RAM 234, and the output port 238 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 234 at a predetermined timing to read the third symbol display device 81. Is displayed.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 having a RAM erase switch 122. ing. The power supply unit 251 supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in a voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches, solenoids, motors, etc. 12 volts, logic 5 volts, RAM A backup voltage or the like for backup is generated, and a necessary voltage is supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 and the like using the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the voltage of 24 VDC, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts, Power failure signal SG1 is output to main controller 110 and payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Accordingly, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. The main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 5 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

  The third symbol is composed of ten types of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9” and one type of sub-shaped petal shape formed smaller than this main symbol. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are attached to the front of the wooden box almost fully, and attached symbols imitating characters such as furoshiki and helmets are added. An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main controller 110 is a big win, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured as follows. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added is arranged. On the other hand, when shifting to the low probability state after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are arranged. Here, the high probability state refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, a so-called probability fluctuation (probability change). Further, the normal state (low probability state) refers to a time when the probability of hitting is not probable, and refers to a state where the probability of jackpot is normal, that is, a state where the probability of jackpot is lower than that during probability change.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two parts vertically, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for displaying the third symbol in a variable manner, and the others. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect and a character.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. For this reason, a total of 20 third symbols of 10 main symbols and 10 sub-designs are set in each symbol row, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 scrolls from top to bottom with periodicity. The display is changed. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order. In this embodiment, the main symbol corresponds to “identification information”, and the main symbol arranged after the main symbol with the sub symbol interposed therebetween is “identification information arranged successively next”. The sub-symbol arranged next to the main symbol is not included in the identification information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the left symbol row Z1 displayed in the display area Dm1, the identification information arranged successively after the identification information (symbol) “3” is “ In the middle symbol row Z2 displayed in the display area Dm2, the identification information arranged next to the identification information “4” is the identification information “5”. In the right symbol row Z1 displayed in Dm3, the identification information arranged successively after the identification information “6” is the identification information “7”.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. In the main display area Dm, five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set. In each game, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and the combination of jackpot symbols on any active line at the time of the stop (in this embodiment, A jackpot video is displayed as a jackpot if the same combination of main symbols) is arranged.

  The sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Here, the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are normally covered with a double-open opaque door that is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid, and sometimes the solenoid is excited and the door is opened to the front side. The display area is visible to the player. The center notice area Ds2 is a display area that is always visible without being covered by the door.

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 5B, a total of nine main symbols and sub-designs of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are covered and the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If either one of the left and right doors or both doors are opened during the variable display, a video is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and it is easy for the player to change to a big hit than usual. It is suggested. In the center notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out. The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle, but the third symbol and characters are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds. A display effect can be performed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 uses various counter information during the game to perform jackpot lottery, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, and the like. As shown in FIG. 6, the first per-random number counter C1 used for the big win lottery, the first per-type symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the big win symbol, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the first per-random number counter C1 A first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for initial value setting and variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for lottery of the second symbol display device 82, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first upper entrance 64a or The values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing of the ball at the first lower entrance 64a.

  Specifically, each counter is configured such that the first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order, for example, within a range of 0 to 738, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie, 738). In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11). And is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8). The value of the first per-random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption in the present embodiment), and the ball wins the first top entrance 64a or the first bottom entrance 64b. At this timing, it is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are "59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733".

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 at the time of the big hit. In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value ( That is, it is configured to return to 0 after reaching 4). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interruption), and the ball wins the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b. At this timing, it is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes a high probability state after the jackpot is “1, 2, 3”, the value of the random number that becomes the low probability state after the jackpot is “0, 4”, and two types of hits are determined. The Therefore, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a display mode corresponding to two types of jackpots of a high probability state and a low probability state, and one type of display mode corresponding to a deviation. Any one of the three display modes is selected.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. And “reach out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “reach out of front / rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach design. Three stop (rendering) patterns that are not completely generated (for example, a range of 39 to 238) are selected. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the ball has won the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing.

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided with a plurality of tables having different ranges of random number values from which the stop pattern is selected. This is based on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state or a low probability state, in which area of the reserved ball storage area each random number value is stored (that is, the number of reservations), etc. This is to change the stop pattern selection ratio.

  For example, in a high probability state, a table with a wide random value range of 10 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected so that a jackpot is likely to occur and a reach effect is not selected more than necessary. It becomes easy to select “completely off”. In this table, “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9, making it difficult to select “rear out of front / rear out of reach” or “reach out of front / rear out of front”. In addition, if each random number value is not stored in the reserved ball storage area in a low probability state, a stop pattern of “completely out” is supported in order to secure the time for entering the ball into the first upper entrance 64a. A table with a narrow random value range of 51 to 238 is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select. In this table, the range of random numbers corresponding to the stop pattern of “reach other than front / rear deviation” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than front / rear deviation” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first upper entrance 64a, so that the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. On the other hand, the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined by the first variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Further, the second variation type counter CS2 determines a variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 114 determines the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. The values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 8) described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main process.

  For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is also referred to as a “third variation type counter”. The 3rd symbol display device 81 of this Embodiment performs the decorative production according to the display mode of the 1st symbol display device 37, and can slide the symbol which is changing in addition to the variation of a symbol. A notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, the time required for the notice effect is added to the variable time, or on the contrary, the variable time is subtracted to shorten the variable display time, or an effect pattern that does not add or subtract the variable time is selected. . As with the stop pattern selection counter C3, the variation type counter CS3 is provided with a plurality of tables with different ranges of random values from which the production pattern is selected, and whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state. Depending on the low probability state or in which area of the reserved ball storage area each random value is stored, the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different.

  As described above, the variation time of the symbol variation is determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and the time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time is determined by the variation type counter CS3. Therefore, the final fluctuation time until the final stop symbol stops is determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). In the present embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interruption, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. Get when it is done. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11). And is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8).

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process activated upon power-on, a main process executed after the startup process, and periodically (in this embodiment, 2 milliseconds (hereinafter “ms”). (Indicated by a period) and a timer interrupt process activated by a period) and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, first, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process After that, the startup process and the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, a process for reading various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 122) connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in the present embodiment), and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (this embodiment) Then, when 738, 4, 238, 250) are reached, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  After that, the start winning process is performed in accordance with the winning at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (S504), the launch control process is executed (S505), and the timer interruption process is terminated. To do. Note that the launch control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with a touch sensor and turns on / off the launch of the ball on the condition that the launch stop switch for stopping the launch is not operated. This is a process for determining OFF. When the launch of the sphere is on, the launch control device 112 is instructed to launch the sphere.

  The start winning process executed in the process of S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (start prize) at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (S601). When it is determined that the ball has won the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (S601: Yes), the number N of the operation reservation balls of the first symbol display device 37 is the upper limit (this embodiment In the form, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (S602). If the ball has won a prize at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b and the number of operation reservation balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the operation reservation ball number N is incremented by one ( S603) Further, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-kind counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated in step S503 are used as the first area among the free reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203. (S604). On the other hand, the ball has not won the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (S601: No), or the sphere has the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b. Even if there is a winning, if the number of suspended balls N <4 is not satisfied (S602: No), the processes of S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interruption process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout and emission control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 113, payout control device 111, etc.) to become operable, Wait processing (in this embodiment, 1 second) is executed. Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since the backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process proceeds to S110 even in such a case. As described above, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S110, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as the sub-side control device (S110). Thereafter, the process proceeds to initialization processing (S111, S112) of the RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (S111, S112). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 203 in the same manner. That is, in the RAM initialization process of S111 and S112, the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S111), and the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S112). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S113.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the occurrence information of the power shutdown is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S113.

  In the process of S113, an interrupt is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side (S201). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball command corresponding to the number of acquired balls is transmitted to the payout control device 111. In addition, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, an effect time addition command, a display instruction command (a game of probability change, time reduction, or normal) required for the third symbol display by the third symbol display device 81 A command for instructing the state) or the like is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112. In the present embodiment, the signal transmitted from each control device includes not only an instruction for an operation or a state by ON / OFF, but also a command including each information. On the contrary, the command transmitted from each control device includes not only a command including each information but also a signal for instructing an operation or a state by ON / OFF.

  In addition, since the ball launching by the ball launching unit 112a is performed according to an instruction from the main control device 110, if any abnormality occurs in the main control device 110 and the control stops, the ball launch signal is not transmitted. Here, if the ball is fired in a state where the control of the main control device 110 is stopped, the prize ball cannot be paid out even if the ball wins the winning slot. End up. However, in this embodiment, since the ball is fired by the ball firing signal from the main controller 110, the ball is not fired in a state where the control of the main controller 110 is stopped, and the player is lost. Giving can be prevented.

  Next, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2, and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 is performed. A variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol and the like by the three symbol display device 81 is executed (S204). Although not shown, when the gaming state is short, the display instruction command corresponding to the normal gaming state is set at the timing when the predetermined number of fluctuations performed during the short time ends, and the external output of S201 It is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 by the processing. Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process, a large opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the big win state (S205). That is, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning opening 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. At the timing when the predetermined number of rounds ends, a display instruction command corresponding to the gaming state (probability change, time reduction, normal) that shifts after the big hit is set, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 by the external output process of S201.

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 The display unit 83 displays the variation of the second symbol. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is carried out based on the value of the second winning random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory associated with the first lower entrance 64b is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the execution timing of the next main process is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S208: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208: No), the first time is within the remaining time until the predetermined time is reached, that is, until the next main process is executed. The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are repeatedly updated (S209, S210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S210). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second per-random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 can be updated at random.

  Further, in the process of S207, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the process at the time of power interruption after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), the access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  It should be noted that the process of S207 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206, or at the end of one cycle of the processes of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Be started. That is, the process starts from step S201 as in the case of initialization in the start-up process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can start from S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the variation process (S204) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the jackpot is won and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), it is determined whether or not the number N of active suspension balls is greater than 0 (S303). If the number N of active balls is 0 (S303: No), this process is terminated as it is. If the number of the operation hold balls N> 0 (S303: Yes), the operation hold ball number N is decremented by 1 (S304), and the data stored in the hold ball storage area is shifted (S305). This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area. After the data shift process, the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306). The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed (S307). The display time during fluctuation of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the fluctuation type counter CS3, and this fluctuation time has elapsed. If not (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308). In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, for example, if the currently lit LED is red until the variation time elapses after the variation starts, the red LED is Turn off and turn on the green LED. If the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED. If the blue LED is on, turn on the blue LED. A display mode for turning off the red LED and turning on the red LED is set. Note that the variation process is executed every 0.4 ms, but if the LED lighting color is changed for each variation process, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, in order to make the player confirm the change in the LED lighting color, each time the change process is executed, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is turned on. The color is changed, and the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset (value 0) when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S309). Whether or not the stop symbol is set is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if it is a big hit, the symbol that becomes a high probability state after the big hit by the value of the first hit type counter C2 Or a symbol that is in a low probability state is determined. In this embodiment, a red LED is turned on when a high probability state is reached after a big hit, a green LED is turned on when a low probability state is reached, and a blue LED is turned on when it is out of place. . In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the processing of S309, the variation stop of the third symbol display device 81 is stopped to synchronize with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. A command is set (S310). The sound lamp control device 113 receives this stop command and instructs the display control device 114 to stop. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation, and receives the stop command, whereby one variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 ends.

  Next, the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the variation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the first random number counter value and the mode at that time. As described above, “373,727” is a winning value among the numerical values 0 to 738 of the first random number counter C1 at a normal low probability, and “59,109,163, 211,263,317,367, "421,479,523,631,683,733" is the winning value.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is confirmed, and the display mode for the big hit is set (S402). ). In the process of S402, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, whether to shift to the high probability state or shift to the low probability state after the big hit is set. When the transition state after the big hit is set, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) is set. Further, based on the transition state after the jackpot, the jackpot stop symbol of the third symbol display device 81 is set by the display control device 114. That is, the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 can be set by setting the transition state after the big hit in the process of S402. Of the numerical values 0 to 4 of the first hit type counter C2, when “0, 4”, the state shifts to the low probability state, and when “1, 2, 3”, the state shifts to the high probability state.

  Next, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S403). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S403, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol is determined. The At this time, the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 are confirmed, and rough symbol fluctuations such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the variation time, the variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. decide.

  The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation time, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. However, the fluctuation time can be set using only the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, and can be set only with the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. Whether or not to set with both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time.

  If it is determined in the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S404). In the process of S404, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, An effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set to indicate whether the reach is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out. In the present embodiment, as described above, the range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 depends on whether the state is a high probability state, a low probability state, and the operation suspension number N. Different tables are set up.

  Next, the variation pattern at the time of detachment is determined (S405), the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the detachment symbol. Is determined. At this time, as in the process of S403, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 are confirmed, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the fluctuation time of the rough symbol variation such as, the variation time until the final stop symbol (the middle symbol Z2 in the present embodiment) stops after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, paraphrase) For example, the number of fluctuation symbols) is determined.

  When the process of S403 or the process of S405 is completed, the effect time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by the first and second type counters CS1 and CS2 is determined (S406). At this time, the addition / subtraction of effect time is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display The variation time of the device 81 is set. In the present embodiment, the effect time addition / subtraction is determined according to the value of the third variation type counter CS3 when the variation display time is not changed and when the variation display time is added for one second, the variation display time is set to 2. In the case of adding seconds, four types of addition values are determined for the case of subtracting 1 second from the variable display time.

  In addition, when the variable display time is added or subtracted, a notice effect that increases the expected value of the jackpot on the third symbol display device 81 (for example, a slip effect that causes the change time of the variable symbol to be longer than usual and is accompanied by a slip) An effect of displaying a notice character is produced, for example, an effect of making the change time of one change symbol shorter than usual and stopping it immediately). In addition, when the value of the first random number counter C1 is a big hit, the probability that an added value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, so that the player expects a big hit by confirming the notice effect. Can do.

  Next, a variation pattern command is set according to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in S403 or S405 (S407), and a stop symbol command is set according to the stop symbol set in S402 or S404. (S408). Then, an effect time addition command is set according to the added value of the effect time determined in the process of S406 (S409), and the process returns to the variation process.

  Next, payout control executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a start-up process of the payout control device 111, and this start-up process is started when the power is turned on. First, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, the RAM access is permitted (S802), and an external interrupt vector is set (S803).

  After that, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 213 in the MPU 211. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S804). If not stored (S804: No), the backup data is not stored, so the process proceeds to S810. Transition. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 (S804: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S805). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S805: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S810 even in such a case. As described above, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 213. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 213 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process from S810 to S812, all areas of the RAM 213 are cleared to 0 (S810), and initial values of the RAM 213 are set (S811). After that, the MPU 211 peripheral device is initialized (S812), and the process proceeds to S813, interrupt is permitted, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the power-off occurrence information is set (S804: Yes) and the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal (S806: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared (S807). ), The payout permission flag for permitting the payout of the prize ball is cleared (S808). Also, the MPU 211 peripheral device is initialized (S809), the process proceeds to S813, interrupt is permitted, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Next, the main process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the main process, first, a prize ball command from the main control device 110, a command transmitted to the firing control device 112, and the like are acquired, and a determination process for the command is performed (S901). In the command determination process, when a command (a payout initialization command, a payout power recovery command, a prize ball command, etc.) transmitted from the main control device 110 is received, a payout permission flag is turned on and payout is permitted.

  When the command determination process (S901) ends, it is determined whether or not the payout is permitted (S902). If the payout is not permitted (S902: No), the payout is permitted in the command determination process (S901). Until the command determination process (S901) is repeated. On the other hand, if the payout is permitted in the process of S902 (S902: Yes), the state return operation is executed when the state return switch 120 is checked and it is determined that the state return operation is started (S903).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 301 (S904). That is, when the lower pan 50 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, the lower pan full state is set when the lower pan is full. , Set the lower pan full release state. Further, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change in the state of the tank ball (S905). In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration. Thereafter, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and if there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 111 (S906).

  Next, a winning ball payout process is executed by each process of S907 to S909. That is, if the prize ball is not in a payout disabled state and the total number of prize balls stored is not 0 (S907: No, S908: No), a prize ball control process is started in order to pay out the prize ball (S909). . On the other hand, if the prize ball cannot be paid out (S907: Yes) or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (S908: Yes), the process proceeds to the lending and payout process.

  In the lending process of S910 to S912, if the lending is not disabled and a lending payout request from the card unit has been received (S910: No, S911: Yes), The lending control process is started. On the other hand, when the rental ball cannot be paid out (S910: Yes) or when the rental ball payout request has not been received (S911: No), when the processing of S912 is completed, the vibrator is conditioned on the condition that the ball is jammed. The control of 134 (vibrating motor control) is executed (S913).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S914). If no occurrence information of power interruption is stored (S914: No), the process returns to S901 and repeats the main process. Run.

  On the other hand, if the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the process of S914 (S914: Yes), the power supply is shut off, so the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S915), and the main control is performed. Command determination processing is executed again in order to prevent omission of reception of commands transmitted from the device 110 (S916). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the RAM 213 (S917), access to the RAM 213 is prohibited (S918), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, for example, the RAM determination value is a checksum value in the stack area and the work area to be backed up in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S914, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when one cycle of the main process of the payout control device 111 is completed. Therefore, when returning from the state before the power supply interruption, The process starts from S901. That is, the main process is started in the same manner as when initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutdown, the contents of each register used by the MPU 211 are not saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can start from S901. Therefore, the control burden on the payout control device 111 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the payout control device 111 to malfunction or run away. In addition, since the power-off process is executed at the timing when each process is completed, the amount of information to be backed up in the RAM 213 can be reduced.

  Next, processing performed by the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and this start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

  First, initial setting processing accompanying power-on is executed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag is turned on, the current start-up processing is performed during the execution of the power-off processing in S1115 due to an instantaneous voltage drop (instantaneous power failure, so-called “instantaneous power failure”). It is determined whether it has been started (S1002). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S <b> 1112 in FIG. 17), it executes the power-off process of S <b> 1115. The power-off process flag is turned on before the power-off process is executed, and the power-off process flag is turned off after the power-off process ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1115 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power-off process in progress flag.

  If the power-off process flag is off (S1002: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely turned off or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process at S1115 is performed. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1003).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the process of S1006. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1003: Yes), the process proceeds to S1004, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1003: No), the process proceeds to S1008.

  If the current startup process is started after the power is completely turned off, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (because the memory is lost in the RAM 223 when the power is turned off). It is determined that the data in the RAM 22 has been destroyed (S1003: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1004. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1115, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, it is determined that the data in the RAM 22 is normal (S1003: No), and the process proceeds to S1008.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1002: Yes), the startup process of this time is after an instantaneous power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1115, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1004 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the processing of S1004, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1004). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1005: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223, and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1006). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1005: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1007), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the voice output device 226 may output a voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223.

  In the process of S1008, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1008). Since the power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process in S1115 is executed (see S1114 in FIG. 17), the current start-up process is instantaneous when the power-off flag is turned on. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the power-off process in S1115 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1009), and the process proceeds to S1010.

  On the other hand, the process of S1008 is reached with the power-off flag turned off because the current start-up process is started after the power supply has been completely shut down, for example, through the processes of S1004 to S1006. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: No), S1009 which is the work area clear process of the RAM 223 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1010.

  The reason for skipping the clear process of S1009 is that when the process from S1004 to S1006 is reached via the process of S1006, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process of S1004. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  In the process of S1010, it is determined whether or not the inspection reference changeover switch 228 is turned on (S1010). If the inspection reference changeover switch 228 is turned on (S1010: Yes), the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S1011). ) If the inspection standard changeover switch 228 is off (S11010: No), the inspection standard high flag 223a is turned off (S1012). Then, after setting the initial value of the RAM 223 (S1013), the interrupt permission is set (S1014), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the start of the main processing (S1101). If 1 ms or more has not elapsed (S1101: No), the processing proceeds to S1110 without performing the processing of S1102 to S1109. Transition. Whether or not 1 ms has elapsed in the processing of S1101 is processing related to display (production) in S1102 to S1109, and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 ms). This is because it is preferable to execute the counter update processing and the command reception processing of S1111 in a short cycle. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of a command transmitted from the main controller 110.

  If 1 ms or more has elapsed in the processing of S1101 (S1101: Yes), the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 or the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1107 described later ( Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1103). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If it is not at the time of power-on, notification by the power-on notification process is not performed, and the process proceeds to S1104.

  In the process of S1104, a waiting-for-customer effect is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S1105). In the customer waiting effect, when a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command as a display control device. 114. In the number-of-holds display update process, a process for turning on the hold lamp 85 in accordance with the operation hold ball N is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1106). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1106 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, the lamp editing process is executed (S1107), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1108). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  Thereafter, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1109), and the process proceeds to S1110. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the change pattern command and the effect time addition command transmitted from the main control device 110. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process, the effect time of the lamp editing process in S1107 and the sound editing / output process in S1108 is set.

  In the process of S1110, a winning monitoring process is executed. Details of the winning monitoring process will be described later.

  In the process of S1111, the variable display procedure of the third symbol display device 81 is executed. In this variation display process, a plurality of counters (a counter for setting a stop symbol at the time of big hit, a counter for selecting a stop symbol at the time of disconnection, etc.) mounted on the sound lamp control device 113 are updated. Based on the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command transmitted from the control device 110, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set, or the variation display pattern (rear / rear out, front / rear non-rear reach, complete out) Etc. are set. The stop symbol and the variation pattern are transmitted to the display control device 114 as a command.

  In the processing of S1111, for example, when the command of the variation pattern transmitted from the main control device 110 is “completely out”, a complete out A pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns corresponding to complete out, and the third symbol display A command is transmitted to the display control device 110 so that the device 81 can produce a completely off A pattern. In addition, when the stop symbol command is a symbol that is a big hit and becomes a high probability state after the big hit, one symbol (an odd number of symbols 1 to 9) is selected from a plurality of symbols, and the third symbol display A command is transmitted to the display control device 110 so that the odd symbol is stopped by the device 81. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 determines a detailed variation pattern, stop symbol, etc. displayed on the third symbol display device 81 for one command determined by the main control device 110. The control burden of 110 can be reduced. Furthermore, since the production patterns and stop symbols determined in the main controller 110 can be reduced, the storage capacity of the ROM 202 can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced.

  When the processing of S1111 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1112). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1112 (S1112: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1114), and the power interruption processing is executed (S1115). After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1116), and then the process loops infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1112 (S1112: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1113), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1113: No), the process returns to S1101, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1113: Yes), the process is infinitely looped in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter the display on the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the winning monitoring process (S1110) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a winning monitoring process (S1110) executed in the main process, and FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an external interrupt process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113. . For convenience of explanation, the external interrupt process of FIG. 19 will be described first, and then the winning monitoring process of FIG. 18 will be described.

  The external interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 is executed when a command is received from the main controller 110. When the external interrupt process is executed, it is determined whether or not the received command is a ball launch signal (S1301). Since the ball launch signal transmitted from the main controller 110 to the launch controller 112 is branched and input as this ball launch signal, the ball launch signal transmitted to the launch controller 112 has substantially the same timing and the same number of times. Can be received. If the command received in the processing of S1301 is a ball launch signal (S1301: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the launch counter 223b (S1302), and an initial value is set to the value of the launch interval timer 223c (S1303). ), This process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the firing interval timer 223c stores the elapsed time since the reception of the ball launch signal, so every time the ball launch signal is received (that is, the last of the received ball launch signals). Every time a ball launch signal is received), the value of the launch interval timer 223c is set to 0 in the process of S1303.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not a ball launch signal in the processing of S1301 (S1301: No), the received command is a prize ball associated with winning a prize at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b. It is determined whether or not the command is an instructed prize ball command (S1304). If the received command is a prize ball command for designating a prize ball associated with winning a prize at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (S1304: Yes), the prize ball designated by the prize ball command The number (3 or 5 in the present embodiment) is added to the winning ball number counter 223e (S1305), and this process ends. This prize ball command is branched and inputted from the prize ball command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the payout control device 111. Therefore, the prize ball command is substantially the same timing and the same number of times as the prize ball command transmitted to the payout control device 111. Can be received.

  In the process of S1304, if the received command is not a prize ball command for instructing a prize ball associated with winning at the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (S1304: No), it is a display instruction command. It is determined whether or not (S1306). This display instruction command includes information for instructing any one of the three gaming states during probability change, time reduction, and normal, and is transmitted from main controller 110 at the end of the jackpot as described above. At the same time, it is also transmitted from the main control device 110 when the gaming state changes from short time to normal. In addition, the display instruction command received by the sound lamp control device 113 is also transmitted to the display control device 114 to instruct an effect performed by the third symbol display device 81.

  The main controller 110 also transmits a stop symbol command to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, so that the game state after the big hit may be set by the stop symbol command at the time of the big hit. In this configuration, if the game state after the big hit is a short time, the sound lamp control device 113 is provided with a counting means for counting a predetermined number of times that the variable display is performed during the short time. The game state may be set.

  If the received command is a display instruction command in the process of S1306 (S1306: Yes), it is determined whether or not the information included in the display instruction command indicates a certain change or short time (S1307). If it is an instruction that indicates a certain change or a short time (S1307: Yes), the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on (S1308), and if it is not an instruction that indicates a certain change or a short time (that is, in the normal gaming state) (If there is one) (S1307: No), the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned off (S1309), and this process ends. As described above, the electric charge (opening area forming member) of the first lower entrance ball opening 64b is in an operating state during the probability change or time reduction, and the opening of the first lower entrance ball 64b is easily opened. The number of balls entering the first lower entrance 64b increases. For this reason, the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on or off by the processing of S1308 and S1309, so that it is possible to distinguish between the probability change or short time and the normal game. Each time a display instruction command is received, initial values may be set to the values of the number-of-fires counter 223b and prize ball number counter 223e. As will be described later, since the numerical value compared with the prize ball number counter 223e differs depending on whether the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on or off, the gaming state changes when the number of shots of the ball is close to 1000. When the entrance opening flag 223d changes, the gaming state in which the ball has been fired does not correspond to the numerical value compared with the winning ball number counter 223e, and the reliability of the winning probability is reduced. is there. Therefore, every time a display instruction command is received, the initial value is set as the value of the firing number counter 223b and the winning ball number counter 223e, thereby reducing the decrease in the reliability of the winning probability.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not a display instruction command in the process of S1306 (S1306: No), the process according to the other command is executed (S1310). In the process of S1310, if the command is used in the sound lamp control device 113 according to the received command, the process corresponding to the command is performed and the processing result is stored in the RAM 233. If the command is used in the display control device 114, the command Is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  Although not shown in the flowchart of the external interrupt process in FIG. 19, the external interrupt process is not only a process for turning on a specific flag or changing a count value when each command is received. Of the commands stored in the receiving buffer (not shown), other processing is performed such as storing necessary data in the work RAM 233 and erasing unnecessary data.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the winning monitoring process (S1110) will be described. In the winning monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made (S1201). If the big win is made (S1201: Yes), this process is terminated. In the present embodiment, if it is a big hit (S1201: Yes), the subsequent processing is not performed. However, the processing after S1202 may be performed. This is because only the prize balls associated with the entrance to the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b are stored in the prize counter 223e. This is because the processing after S1202 can be executed regardless of the prize ball. On the other hand, in the case where a winning ball accompanying winning in the specific winning opening 65a is stored in the winning ball number counter 223e, it is preferable not to execute the processing after S1202 during the big hit. This is because during the big hit, a large number of balls win the specific winning opening 65a and a lot of winning balls are paid out, so that the winning balls 63, 64a, 64b win the winning balls of the specific winning opening 65a. This is because the number of winning balls is reduced, and the winning probability to the other winning openings 63, 64a, 64b cannot be monitored accurately.

  If it is not a big hit in the process of S1201 (S1201: No), it is determined whether or not the value stored in the firing interval timer 223c has reached a value corresponding to 30 s (S1202). If the value of the firing interval timer 223c has reached a value corresponding to 30s (S1202: Yes), it means that 30s or more have passed without the operation handle 51 being operated, so the firing number counter 223b and the prize ball number counter 223e. Is set to an initial value (for example, 0) (S1203), and this process ends. Therefore, when the ball firing signal is not received for a predetermined time or more, the values of the firing number counter 223b and the prize ball number counter 223e are set to initial values (for example, 0), so that the ball is intermittently fired. The number of award balls can be compared with a predetermined numerical value to be described later in a state where balls are continuously fired.

  On the other hand, if the value of the firing interval timer 223c has not reached the value corresponding to 30 s in the processing of S1202 (S1202: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the firing number counter 223b is 1000 or more (S1204). If the value of the number of shots counter 223b is less than 1000 (S1204: No), the number of shots for comparing the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball number counter 223e with a predetermined number has not been reached. This process is terminated without performing the process. In this embodiment, since about 100 balls can be fired per minute, the winning probability can be monitored about every 10 minutes when the balls are fired continuously.

  In the process of S1204, if the value of the firing number counter 223b is 1000 or more (S1204: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on (S1205). If the opening flag 223d is turned on (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to S1206. If the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned off (S1205: No), the process proceeds to S1210.

  In the process of S1206, it is determined whether or not the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S1206). If the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S1206: Yes), the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 2400. It is determined whether or not it is above (S1207), and if the inspection reference high flag 223a is off (S1206: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 1600 or more ( S1208).

  If the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 2400 or more (S1207: Yes) in the process of S1207, or the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 1600 or more in the process of S1208 (S1208: Yes), the ball launching unit. When 112a operates 1000 times, the number of award balls to be paid out and paid out at the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b has become extremely large. Therefore, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed (S1214). In the prize ball abnormality notification process, the lamp display device 227 notifies the prize ball abnormality, and the third symbol display device 81 transmits an instruction to the display control device 114 in order to notify the abnormality.

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning ball counter 223e is smaller than 2400 in the processing of S1207 (S1207: No), or the value of the winning ball counter 223e is smaller than 1600 in the processing of S1208 (S1208: No), the ball is fired. When the unit 112a is operated 1000 times, the number of prize balls to be paid out and paid out to the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b is not extremely increased. In order to count the number of operations 112a and the number of prize balls, the values of the firing number counter 223b and the prize ball number counter 223e are set to initial values (S1209), and this process ends.

  In the process of S1210, it is determined whether or not the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S1210). If the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S1210: Yes), the value of the prize ball counter 223e is 1200. It is determined whether or not it is above (S1211), and if the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned off (S1210: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 800 or more ( S1212).

  If the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 1200 or more (S1211: Yes) in the process of S1211, or if the value of the prize ball number counter 223e is 800 or more in the process of S1212 (S1212: Yes), the ball launch unit. When 112a operates 1000 times, the number of award balls to be paid out and paid out at the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b has become extremely large. Therefore, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed (S1214), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the prize ball counter 223e is smaller than 1200 in the process of S1211 (S1211: No), or the value of the prize ball counter 223e is smaller than 800 in the process of S1212 (S1212: No), the ball is fired. When the unit 112a is operated 1000 times, the number of prize balls to be paid out and paid out to the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b is not extremely increased. In order to count the number of operations 112a and the number of prize balls, the values of the firing number counter 223b and the prize ball number counter 223e are set to initial values (S1213), and this process is terminated.

  Here, in this embodiment, the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball number counter 223e based on whether the first entrance opening flag 223d is on or off and whether the inspection reference high flag 223a is on or off. The number to compare with is different. Depending on the state of the first entrance opening flag 223d, the numerical value to be compared with the number of winning balls is different when the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned off during the normal game. While there is no entrance to the entrance 64b and only entrance to the 1st entrance entrance 64a, when the 1st entrance opening flag 223d is turned on, the game is in a probable and short time. This is because the ball enters both the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b, and the number of prize balls varies depending on the game state. In addition, the numerical value to be compared with the number of winning balls differs depending on the state of the inspection reference high flag 223a, when the hall official adjusts the nail or the windmill, the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance ball This is because it corresponds to the adjustment state of whether the adjustment is easy to enter the mouth 64b or the adjustment that is difficult to enter.

  Therefore, when the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned off, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed when 1200 or more balls are paid out while the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on. When 800 or more balls are paid out while the high flag 223a is turned off, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed. That is, when 1000 or more balls or 800 or more balls are paid out out of 1000 balls launched, a notification is made as an abnormality. On the other hand, when the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on, when 2400 or more balls are paid out while the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed, and the inspection reference When 1600 or more balls are paid out while the high flag 223a is turned off, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed. Therefore, the numerical value to be compared with the value of the prize ball counter 223e differs depending on the state of the game being played on the pachinko machine 10 and the adjustment of the nail and windmill set by the hall manager. The winning probability according to the conditions can be detected.

  When the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on (S1205: Yes), the winning monitoring process may be terminated without performing the processes of S1206 to S1209. As described above, the state in which the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on is a probability change or time-shortening, and the first lower entrance 64b is likely to be in an operating state. For this reason, variations in the winnings to the first lower entrance 64b are likely to occur. Therefore, the winning probability is not monitored in a state in which such variations are likely to occur, so that the first upper entrance 64a is not monitored. The reliability of determining the winning probability can be improved. In addition, since a game with a probability change or a shorter time is a game with a shorter time than a normal game, even if the winning probability is not monitored during the probability change or a shorter time, the reliability of the monitoring of the winning probability is not lowered.

  Here, a case where the number of award balls is extremely large with respect to the number of fired balls will be described. When the number of prize balls is extremely large with respect to the number of shots of the ball, for example, when an illegal board capable of winning an illegal prize signal is electrically connected to the main control device 110, or a detection switch is detected by a wire or the like There are cases where 207a, 207b, 208 are forcibly turned on, or where the balls are made easier to win by intentionally changing the inclination of nails or windmills. In addition, a ball clogging or the like occurs in the pachinko machine 10, and when trying to eliminate the ball clogging, the ball touches the nail or the windmill, and the inclination of the nail or the windmill is inadvertently changed so that the ball can easily win a prize. In some cases. If the number of prize balls paid out is extremely large with respect to the number of balls fired due to this fraud or carelessness, the processing of S1207, S1208, S1211, and S1212 becomes Yes, and the prize ball abnormality notification processing (S1214) causes external An abnormality is suggested. When a hall official recognizes that a prize ball anomaly has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, the game by the player is interrupted, the nails and the windmill are readjusted, and whether an illegal board is attached is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to detect and cope with an early increase in the number of prize balls paid out.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sound lamp control device 113 stores the number of shots of the sphere in the number of shots counter 223b based on the received ball launch signal, and the first based on the received prize ball command. The number of prize balls associated with the entrance to the upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b is stored in the prize counter 223e. When the value stored in the firing number counter 223b becomes 1000 or more, the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball number counter 223e is compared with a predetermined numerical value (2400, 1600, 1200, 800). When the number of prize balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the prize ball abnormality notification process (S1212) is executed, so that it can be suggested to the outside that the number of prize balls has increased extremely. Therefore, since the winning probability can be monitored by the pachinko machine 10 itself without monitoring the winning probability by a hall monitoring device or the like provided outside, the setting of the hall management device is set to the pachinko machine every time the pachinko machine is replaced. It is possible to omit the work of changing to the corresponding setting. Furthermore, when the winning probability is not monitored by the hall management device, it is not necessary to provide a sensor for detecting a ball that has been driven into the game area and discharged out of the pachinko machine 10, so that the cost can be reduced.

  Here, when the winning probability is monitored by the pachinko machine 10, if a sensor for detecting a ball thrown into the game area is provided outside the pachinko machine 10, a connector (not shown) for connecting the pachinko machine 10 and the sensor. ) Is newly required. However, it is not preferable to newly provide a connector for connecting the pachinko machine 10 and the outside from the viewpoint of preventing fraud. This is because as the number of contacts that connect the pachinko machine 10 and the outside increases, the number of contacts that can connect the unauthorized substrate increases accordingly. In this embodiment, since the number of balls fired is detected from the number of operations of the ball launch unit 112a, the winning probability can be monitored without providing the sensor itself. Therefore, not only cost reduction but also a preferable structure can be achieved from the viewpoint of preventing fraud.

  In addition, since it is possible to monitor the change of the inclination of the nail or the windmill intentionally or carelessly every 1000 firing operations, it is possible to suggest an award ball abnormality to the outside at an early stage. When the hall official recognizes the prize ball abnormality, he / she adjusts the nails and windmills in the vicinity of the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b, so that the probability of winning becomes extremely high and there are a lot of prize balls. It is possible to prevent the holes from being lost.

  In addition, the ball launch signal and the prize ball command transmitted from the main control device 110 are branched from the commands transmitted to the launch control device 112 and the payout control device 111 and input to the sound lamp control device 113. The winning probability can be monitored without significantly changing the control of the control device 110.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The first embodiment is configured to compare the number of shots stored in the number-of-fires counter 223b with a predetermined numerical value, or the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball counter 223e and a predetermined numerical value. . Instead, in the second embodiment, the number of shots stored in the number-of-fires counter 223b and the number of prize balls stored in the prize-ball counter 223e are compared with reference to the prize-ball number setting table 230. And configured to set. FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the winning ball number setting table 230.

  In the second embodiment, as a process corresponding to the processes of S1204, S1207, S1208, S1211, and S1212 of the first embodiment, a numerical value is read from a predetermined area of the prize ball number setting table 230 and read out. A process of comparing the numerical value with the value of each counter 223b, 223e is executed. That is, in the second embodiment, each counter 223b is referred to the winning ball number setting table 230 in place of the winning monitoring process of the first embodiment in which numerical values to be compared with the counters 223b and 223e are predetermined. , 223e, a winning monitoring process that can change the numerical value is executed. Also, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The winning ball number setting table 230 is stored in the ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113, and is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 223 when the start-up process is executed. The award ball number setting table 230 is divided into three areas 230a to 230c. These areas 230a to 230c are configured to be selectable by a changeover switch (not shown). For example, when the area 230b is selected by the changeover switch, a predetermined numerical value similar to that in the first embodiment is selected, and 1000 is set as a numerical value to be compared with the firing number counter 223b in a predetermined reading area of the RAM 223. 2400, 1600, 1200, and 800 are stored as numerical values that are stored and compared with the prize ball counter 223e. In the winning monitoring process of the second embodiment, the address of the reading area of the RAM 223 is set in the program corresponding to the processes of S1204, S1207, S1208, S1211, and S1212 of the first embodiment, and at the time of executing the program Each value is read from the read area and a comparison process is performed.

  When the area 230a is selected, 500 is stored in a predetermined readout area as a numerical value to be compared with the firing number counter 223b, and 1200, 800, 600, and 400 as numerical values to be compared with the prize ball number counter 223e. Are stored in predetermined read areas. Further, when the area 230c is selected, 1500 is stored as a numerical value to be compared with the firing number counter 223b in a predetermined readout area, and 3000, 2400, 1800, 1200 is compared with the prize ball number counter 223e. Are stored in predetermined read areas.

  Therefore, if the hall official changes the expected winning probability by adjusting the nail or windmill, the winning probability monitored by the winning monitoring process can be adjusted by operating the changeover switch. It can be changed according to.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the number compared with the number of shots stored in the number-of-fires counter 223b and the number of prize balls stored in the prize-ball number counter 223e are compared. By operating the changeover switch, the numerical value can be changed to a numerical value corresponding to the winning probability of the winning opening. When changing the winning probability according to how the nail or windmill is adjusted, if the numerical value to be compared with each counter 223b, 223e is determined in advance as in the first embodiment, the number of winning probabilities to be changed is A corresponding number of programs is required, which takes time for designing and increases the amount of data stored in the ROM 222. However, according to the second embodiment, the numerical value to be compared with the counters 223b and 223e can be changed with reference to the award ball number setting table 230, so that it can be handled by one program, and it is troublesome at the time of designing. And an increase in the amount of storage in the ROM 222 can be reduced.

  In the second embodiment, the areas 230a to 230c to be read are switched by a changeover switch (not shown). However, the areas 230a to 230c to be read may be switched according to the number of spheres fired during a predetermined time. good. As shown in parentheses for each number of shots in FIG. 20, for example, if the number of shots of the ball is between 501 and 800 before 20 minutes elapse, the area 230a is selected and the ball The area 230b is selected if the number of shots is between 801 and 1200, and the area 230c is selected if the number of shots is between 1200 and 2000. If the number of shots of the ball is 500 or less by the time 20 minutes have passed, the number of shots counter 223b and prize ball number counter 223e, the timer value in which the elapsed time to measure 20 minutes is stored An initial value may be set, and the number of shots and prize balls may be monitored from the beginning. With this configuration, since the winning probability can be monitored in a short cycle every predetermined time, it is possible to detect early that the nail or the inclination of the windmill has been changed.

  Further, a predetermined numerical value may be read for each branch process condition in the winning monitoring process. For example, in the winning monitoring process of FIG. 18, when the first entrance opening flag 223d is turned on (S1205: Yes) and the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S1206: Yes), the area 230b The address where the numerical value on the left side of the middle stage is stored (the area where 2400 is stored in the area 230b in FIG. 20) is called, and the numerical value is compared with the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball number counter 233e. It is good also as a structure. That is, the read address of the winning ball number setting table 230 is configured differently for each branch processing condition.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, when the ball launching unit 112a performs the operation of firing a ball a predetermined number of times, the ball enters the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b (winning). The number of prize balls to be paid out is compared with a predetermined numerical value. Instead, in the third embodiment, a ball that passes through the second left entrance 67a or the second right entrance 67b when the ball launch unit 112a performs the operation of firing a ball a predetermined number of times. When the number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning in the left general winning opening 63a or the right general winning opening 63b is compared with a predetermined predetermined numerical value.

  FIG. 21 is a front view of the gaming board 60 of the third embodiment, FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, and FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a winning monitoring process executed in the main process of the embodiment, and FIG. 24 shows an external interrupt process executed by the MPU in the sound lamp control device 113 of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart. In the third embodiment, instead of the prize monitoring process shown in FIG. 18 and the external interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 of the first embodiment, the prize monitoring process shown in FIG. 23 and the prize monitoring process shown in FIG. External interrupt processing is executed. Also, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the third embodiment, the second left entrance 67a and the second right entrance are the second entrance that displays the second symbol in a variable manner by detecting the entrance. The left general winning port 63a is provided on the downstream side of the lower part (region, the region on the left side of FIG. 21) where the ball passing through the second left entrance port 67a flows down, and the second right A right general winning port 63b is provided on the downstream side of the lower part (region, the region on the right side of FIG. 21) where the ball that has passed through the ball inlet 67b flows down. That is, a ball that has passed through the second left entrance 67a is unlikely to win the right general entrance 63b, and a ball that has passed through the second right entrance 67b is unlikely to enter the left general entrance 63a. It has become. In addition, since the game balls are distributed to the right side and the left side with the 3rd symbol display device 81 as a boundary, the 3rd symbol display device 81 is formed in a part of a partition that separates the right lower part and the left lower part. included.

  A ball that has passed through the second left entrance 67a or the second right entrance 67b is a second left entrance detection switch 209a (see FIG. 22) or a second right entrance detection switch 209b (FIG. 22). Are detected by the left general winning opening 63a or the right general winning opening 63b by the left general winning opening detection switch 208a (see FIG. 22) or the right general winning opening detection switch 208b (see FIG. 22). Each is detected.

  In the third embodiment, when 1000 balls are driven into one of the areas where the second entrances 67a and 67b are provided, the second left entrance provided in the area where the balls are driven. The nail and the windmill are adjusted so that the ball passes through the mouths 67a and 67b with a probability of approximately ½. The general winning openings 63a and 63b have the nails and the windmill adjusted to the winning probability that approximately five balls will win when 1000 balls are driven. In addition, when a ball enters the general winning openings 63a and 63b, 15 winning balls are formed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, an input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. Similarly to the embodiment, the payout control device 111, the sound lamp control device 113, the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol display device 82, various switches 206 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) are connected. A second left entrance detection switch 209a or a second right entrance detection switch 209b that detects a ball that has passed through the second left entrance 67a or the second right entrance 67b, the left general entrance 63a, The left general winning opening detection switch 208a or the right general winning opening detection switch 208b for detecting each of the balls that won the right general winning opening 63b is connected.In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the 1st lower bottom which detects the 1st top entrance detection switch 207a which detects the prize to the 1st top entrance 64a, and the 1st bottom entrance 64b The entrance detection switch 207b is included in other various switches 206.

  When the second left entrance detection switch 209a or the second right entrance detection switch 209b detects the passage of the sphere of the second left entrance 67a or the second right entrance 67b, the passage of the sphere Is detected, the passing command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, when the winning of the game ball to the left general winning port 63a or the right general winning port 63b is detected by the left general winning port detecting switch 208a or the right general winning port detecting switch 208b, the game ball corresponding to the winning of the gaming ball is detected. A prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the RAM 223 provided in the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 includes an inspection reference high flag 223a, a firing number counter 223b, a firing interval timer 223c, and a left passage number counter 223f1. , A right passing number counter 223f2, a left prize ball number counter 223g1, and a right prize ball number counter 223g2. The inspection reference high flag 223a is a flag that is turned on / off according to the state of the inspection reference changeover switch 228 in the start-up process when the power is turned on (S1011 or S1012). Each time a transmitted ball launch signal is received, 1 is added (S2102). The firing interval timer 223c stores the elapsed time since the reception of the ball launch signal. Each time it is received, it is set to an initial value (S2103).

  The left passage number counter 223f1 is a counter that stores the number of spheres that have passed through the second left entrance 67a, and each time a passage command based on the second left entrance 67a transmitted from the main controller 110 is received. 1 is added to the counter (S2106). The right passage number counter 223f2 is a counter that stores the number of balls that have passed through the second right entrance 67b, and receives a passage command based on the second right entrance 67b that is transmitted from the main controller 110. 1 is added to the counter (S2107). The left prize ball counter 223g1 is a counter for storing the number of prize balls to be paid out when winning the left general prize opening 63a, and a prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 110 when the left general prize opening 63a is awarded. The number of award balls (for example, 15) is added every time. The right prize ball counter 223g2 is a counter for storing the number of prize balls paid out for winning in the right general prize opening 63b, and a prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 110 when the right general prize slot 63b is awarded. The number of award balls (for example, 15) is added every time.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the winning monitoring process (S1110) and the external interrupt process of the third embodiment will be described. For convenience of explanation, the external interrupt process in FIG. 24 will be described first, and then the winning monitoring process in FIG. 23 will be described.

  The external interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 is executed when a command is received from main controller 110. When the external interrupt process is executed, it is determined whether or not the received command is a ball launch signal (S2101). Since the ball launch signal transmitted from the main controller 110 to the launch controller 112 is branched and input as this ball launch signal, the ball launch signal transmitted to the launch controller 112 has substantially the same timing and the same number of times. Can be received. If the command received in the process of S2101 is a ball launch signal (S2101: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the launch counter 223b (S2102), and then an initial value is set in the launch interval timer 223c (S2103). ), This process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not a ball launch signal in the processing of S2101 (S2101: No), the received command passes through the second left entrance 67a or the second right entrance 67b. Whether it is a command or not is discriminated (S2104). If the received command is a passing command (S2104: Yes), it is determined whether or not the passing command is a command indicating that the second left entrance 67a has been passed (S2105). If the command indicates that the ball has passed the ball opening 67a (S2105: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 (S2106), and the passage command has passed the second right entrance 67b. (S2105: No), 1 is added to the value of the right passage counter 223f2 (S2107), and this process ends.

  If the received command is not a pass command in the processing of S2104 (S2104: No), it is determined whether or not the command is a prize ball command associated with winning in the left general winning slot 63a or the right general winning slot 63b (S2108). If the received command is a prize ball command (S2108: Yes), whether the prize ball command is a command for instructing a prize ball for winning in the left general prize opening 63a (S2109), or a right general prize opening It is determined whether or not the command indicates a winning ball accompanying winning in 63b (S2110).

  If the received prize ball command is a command for instructing a prize ball for winning in the left general prize opening 63a (S2109: Yes), the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball command is set in the left prize ball counter 223g1. The value is added to the value (S2111), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the received winning ball command indicates a winning ball accompanying winning in the right general winning opening 63b (S2109: No, S2110: Yes), the number of winning balls specified by the winning ball command is set. The value is added to the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 (S2112), and this process is terminated. If the received prize ball command does not indicate a prize ball associated with winning in the left general prize opening 63a or the right general prize opening 63b (S2109: No, S2110: No), no particular processing is executed. This process ends.

  If the received command is not a prize ball command in the processing of S2108 (S2108: No), processing according to other commands is executed (S2113). In the process of S2113, if the command is used in the voice lamp control device 113 in accordance with the received command, the process corresponding to the command is performed and the processing result is stored in the RAM 233. If the command is used in the display control device 114, the command Is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  Although not shown in the flowchart of the external interrupt process in FIG. 24, the external interrupt process is not only a process for turning on a specific flag or changing a count value when each command is received. Of the commands stored in the receiving buffer (not shown), other processing is performed such as storing necessary data in the work RAM 233 and erasing unnecessary data.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the winning monitoring process (S1110) will be described. When the winning monitoring process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the firing interval timer 223c has reached a value corresponding to 30 s (S2001). If the value of the firing interval timer 223c has reached a value corresponding to 30 s (S2001: Yes), it means that 30 s or more has passed without the operation handle 51 being operated, so the firing number counter 223b and each passing number counter 223f1. , 223f2 and the respective prize ball number counters 223g1, 223g2 are set to initial values (for example, 0) (S2019), and this process is terminated. Therefore, when the ball firing signal is not received for a predetermined time or longer, the initial values are set to the values of the firing number counter 223b, the passing number counters 223f1, 223f2, and the prize ball number counters 223g1, 223g2. Thus, it is possible to compare the number of award balls with a predetermined numerical value to be described later in a state in which balls are continuously fired and the balls are continuously fired.

  On the other hand, if the value of the firing interval timer 223c does not reach the value corresponding to 30 s in the process of S2001 (S2001: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the firing number counter 223b is 1000 or more (S2002). If the value of the firing number counter 223b is less than 1000 (S2002: No), the number of firings for comparing each of the award ball number counters 223g1, 223g2 described later with a predetermined numerical value has not been reached, so this processing is terminated as it is. If the value of the firing number counter 223b is 1000 or more (S2002: Yes), the process proceeds to S2003.

  In the process of S2003, it is determined whether or not the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 is 500 or more (S2003), and if the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 is less than 500 (S2003: No), each winning ball counter Since the number of passes for comparing the number of prize balls stored in 223g1 and 223g2 with a predetermined value has not been reached, it is next determined whether or not the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is 500 or more (S2004). ). Also in the process of S2004, if the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is less than 500 (S2004: No), the number of prize balls stored in each of the prize ball number counters 223g1, 223g2 is compared with a predetermined value. Since the number has not reached, the process proceeds to S2019, and initial values (for example, 0) are set to the values of the firing number counter 223b, the passing number counters 223f1, 223f2, and the prize ball number counters 223g1, 223g2. (S2019), this process ends. Here, the process of S2003 and the process of S2004 differ in the process performed after that according to the value memorize | stored in passage number counter f1, f2. In other words, by changing a predetermined numerical value to be compared with the passage number counters f1 and f2, it is possible to change the rate of processing executed thereafter.

  If both the left passage number counter 223f1 and the right passage number counter 223f2 are smaller than 500, 1000 balls that are shot into the game area are distributed to the left and right of the third symbol display device 81. Can be considered. In such a case, since the general winning holes 63a and 63b are won all at once, it is difficult to accurately monitor the winning probability of each winning hole with respect to one downstream. Therefore, in the present embodiment, initial values are set in the firing number counter 223b, the passing number counters 223f1, 223f2, and the winning ball number counters 223g1, 223g2, and the counters are initialized. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the reliability of monitoring.

  Further, as described above, when a ball is driven to the left side of the game basin, the ball passes through the left side of the third symbol display device 81 and passes through the second left entrance 67a with a probability of approximately 1/2. When the ball is driven to the right side of the game area, the nail and the windmill are adjusted so that the ball passes through the right side of the third symbol display device 81 and passes through the second right entrance 67b with a probability of approximately 1/2. Yes. Therefore, the process of S2003 or S2004 is in a state where approximately 1000 balls have been driven when the balls are continuously driven to the left or right side of the game area. Further, if the probability of passing through each of the second entrances 67a and 67b is close to 100%, the numerical value to be compared in the processing of S2003 and S2004 may be set to 1000, and the numerical value may be set according to the probability of passing through. It may be set.

  If the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 is 500 or more in the process of S2003 (S2003: Yes), it is next determined whether or not the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is 250 or more (S2005). If the value of the passing number counter 223f2 is 250 or more (S2005: Yes), initial values are set in the passing number counters 223f1, 223f2 and the prize ball number counters 223g1, 223g2, respectively (S2017), and this process is terminated.

  In the process of S2005, the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is discriminated, for example, when the player is driving alternately on the right side and the left side of the game area, and is stored in each prize ball number counter 223g1, 223g2. This is because the process of comparing the number of prize balls and the predetermined number is not executed. A player generally adjusts so that a ball is continuously hit into one of the left side and the right side of the game area. However, if the left side and the right side are alternately shot, both of the general prize ball openings 63a and 63b are used. This is because there is a possibility that an accurate winning probability cannot be determined by a process of comparing the number of winning balls, which will be described later, with a predetermined numerical value. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is determined in the process of S2005, and when a predetermined number or more of spheres have passed, initial values are set in the respective counters. Note that, as described above, generally, the player adjusts the ball so as to hit a ball on one of the left side and the right side of the game area, so that the process of S2006 and the process of S2011 described later may be omitted.

  If the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is smaller than 250 in the process of S2005 (S2006: No), a large number of balls have not been shot to the right side of the game area, so the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 150 or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S2006). If the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is equal to or greater than 150 in the process of S2006 (S2006: Yes), a prize is awarded to the right general prize opening 63b even though a large amount of game balls have not been shot on the right side of the game area. In order to notify the outside of this fact, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed (S2018). In the prize ball abnormality notification process, the lamp display device 227 notifies the prize ball abnormality, and the third symbol display device 81 transmits an instruction to the display control device 114 in order to notify the abnormality.

  On the other hand, if the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is smaller than 150 in the process of S2006 (S2006: No), it is determined whether or not the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S2007), and the inspection reference high flag 223a. Is turned on (S2007: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 450 or more (S2008), and if the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned off (S2007: No). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the left prize ball number counter 223g1 is 300 or more (S2009).

  If the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 450 or more (S2008: Yes) in the process of S2008, or the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 300 or more in the process of S2009 (S2009: Yes), (2) While 500 balls pass through the left entrance 67a (while the ball launching unit 112a operates approximately 1000 times), the number of prize balls that are awarded and paid out to the left general entrance 63a is extremely large. As a result, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed in order to notify the outside of the fact (S2018).

  On the other hand, if the value of the left prize ball number counter 223g1 is smaller than 450 in the process of S2008 (S2008: No), or if the value of the left prize ball number counter 223g1 is smaller than 300 in the process of S2009 (S2009: No), While 500 balls pass through the second left entrance 67a, the number of prize balls to be paid out and paid out to the left general entrance 63a is not increased, so each of the second entrances 67a, In order to count the number of passing balls of 67b and the number of winning balls associated with winning in each of the general winning ports 63a, 63b, the firing number counter 223b, the passing number counters 223f1, 223f2, and the winning ball number counters 223g1, 223g2 The value is set to an initial value (S2010), and this process ends.

  If the value of the right passage number counter 223f2 is 500 or more in the process of S2004 (S2004: Yes), it is next determined whether or not the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 is 250 or more (S2011). If the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 is 250 or more (S2011: Yes), the firing number counter 223b, each passage number counter 223f1, 223f2, and each prize ball number counter 223g1, 223g2 are initialized as in the process of S2005. A value is set (S2017), and this process ends.

  If the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 is smaller than 250 in the processing of S2011 (S2011: No), a large number of balls have not been shot to the left side of the game area, so the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 150 or more. Is determined (S2012). If the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 150 or more in the processing of S20126 (S2012: Yes), the winning to the left general prize opening 63a is made even though a large number of balls are not hit on the left side of the game area. Since there are many, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed in order to notify the outside (S2018).

  On the other hand, if the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is smaller than 150 in the processing of S2012 (S2012: No), it is determined whether or not the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S2013), and the inspection reference high flag 223a. Is turned on (S2013: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is 450 or more (S2014), and if the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned off (S2013: No). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is 300 or more (S2015).

  If the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 450 or more (S2014: Yes) in the process of S2014, or the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 300 or more in the process of S2015 (S2015: Yes), (2) While 500 balls pass through the right entrance 67b (while the ball launching unit 112a operates approximately 1000 times), the number of prize balls that are awarded and paid out at the right general entrance 63b is extremely large. As a result, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed in order to notify the outside of the fact (S2018).

  On the other hand, if the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is smaller than 450 in the process of S2014 (S2014: No), or if the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is smaller than 300 in the process of S2015 (S2015: No), While 500 balls pass through the second right entrance 67b, the number of prize balls to be paid out and paid out to the right general prize entrance 63b is not increased, so each of the second entrances 67a, In order to count the number of passing balls of 67b and the number of winning balls associated with winning in each of the general winning ports 63a, 63b, the firing number counter 223b, each passing number counter 223f1, 223f2, and each winning ball number counter 223g1, 223g2 The value is set to an initial value (S2016), and this process ends.

  Here, a case will be described in which the number of winning balls associated with winning in the general winning ports 63a and 63b is extremely large with respect to the number of balls passing through the left and right downstreams of the third symbol display device 31. For example, when the number of winning balls at the general winning ports 63a, 63b located on the downstream side of the lower part or the downstream side of the different lower part is extremely large with respect to the number of balls passing through one lower part, When an illegal board that can receive an illegal winning signal is electrically connected to the main controller 110, when the detection switches 207a, 207b, and 208 are forcibly turned on with a wire or the like, or when the inclination of a nail or windmill is intentionally May be changed to make it easier for the ball to win. In addition, a ball clogging or the like occurs in the pachinko machine 10, and when trying to eliminate the ball clogging, the ball touches the nail or the windmill, and the inclination of the nail or the windmill is inadvertently changed so that the ball can easily win a prize. In some cases. If the number of prize balls paid out is extremely large relative to the number of fired balls due to this fraud or carelessness, the processing of S2008, S2009, S2014, and S2015 is Yes, and the prize ball abnormality notification processing (S2018) causes external An abnormality is suggested. When a hall official recognizes that a prize ball anomaly has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, the game by the player is interrupted, the nails and the windmill are readjusted, and whether an illegal board is attached is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to detect early and cope with the fact that the number of winning balls at each prize opening has become extremely large with respect to the number of balls passing through one lower stream.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, when the number of shots stored in the number-of-fires counter 223b becomes 1000 or more, the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 or the right passage number counter 223f2 is a predetermined number or more. (S2003: Yes or S2004: Yes), in a different lower part from the lower part (area) provided with the second entrances 67a, 67b corresponding to the passage number counters 223f1, 223f2 that are equal to or greater than the predetermined number. When the number of winning balls associated with winning in the provided general winning ports 63a and 63b becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value (S2006: Yes or S2012: Yes), a winning ball abnormality notification process (S2018) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to notify the outside that there is a large amount of winnings in the general winning holes 63a, 63b provided in the lower stream where a large amount of balls have not been driven, so that each of the general winning hole detection sensors 208a, 208b is abnormal. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 can monitor a state in which the general winning opening 63a, 63b is clogged with balls and the general winning opening detecting sensors 208a, 208b are chattering or an illegal winning signal is input.

  Further, when the value of the left passage number counter 223f1 or the right passage number counter 223f2 becomes equal to or larger than a predetermined number (S2003: Yes or S2004: Yes), the passage number counters 223f1, 223f2 corresponding to the predetermined number or more are supported. When the number of winning balls associated with winning at the general winning ports 63a, 63b provided on the downstream side (same lower part, same region) of the second winning ports 67a, 67b becomes a predetermined numerical value or more (S2008: Yes or S2009: Yes, S2014: Yes, S2015: Yes), a prize ball abnormality notification process (S2018) is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to notify the outside that there is a large amount of winnings in the general winning openings 63a, 63b more than the expected winning probability, the case where the adjustment of the nails and the windmill is changed accidentally or intentionally Can be detected early.

  In addition, if you try to monitor the winning probability for each lower part with a hall management device, etc., monitoring based on the signal that identifies the lower part where the ball flows down, the winning signal for each winning mouth, the number of balls that have been fired, etc. As a result, the conditions monitored by the hall management device increase, and the number of items to be set increases accordingly. Pachinko machines have different winning positions and the number of prize balls for each model, so if you monitor the probability of winning for each bottom in the hall management device, it will take time to change the settings each time the pachinko machine is replaced. . However, according to the present embodiment, since the winning probability of each winning opening with respect to the number of balls passing through one lower part can be monitored in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to reduce the trouble of changing the setting of the hall monitoring device.

  In the third embodiment, the lower part where the sphere passes more is specified from the number of passages of the second entrances 67a and 67b. As will be described in the fourth embodiment, it is also possible to assume a lower part through which a ball passes from the winning probabilities of the general winning openings 63a and 63b. However, since the winning probability for the second entrances 67a and 67b is higher than the winning ratio for the general winning entrances 63a and 63b, the lower part where a lot of balls pass is more accurately identified. be able to.

  Next, the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 25 to 28. In the third embodiment, a region where a sphere flows down (lower part) is specified based on the number of spheres passing through the second left entrance 67a or the second right entrance 67b, and the sphere flows down. The number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning in each of the general winning holes 63a and 63b provided in the is compared with a predetermined numerical value. Instead, in the fourth embodiment, when the ball launching unit 112a performs the operation of firing a ball a predetermined number of times, the ball flows down based on the number of balls won in each of the general winning ports 63a and 63b. An area (lower part) is specified (assumed), and the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning at each of the general winning ports 63a and 63b provided in the area where the ball flows down is compared with a predetermined numerical value. did.

  FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a winning monitoring process executed in the main process of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow path (lower flow or flow area) determination process executed in the winning monitoring process of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 28 is the flow chart of the fourth embodiment. 5 is a flowchart showing an external interrupt process executed by an MPU in the sound lamp control device 113. In the fourth embodiment, instead of the prize monitoring process shown in FIG. 23 and the external interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 of the third embodiment, the prize monitoring process shown in FIG. External interrupt processing is executed. Moreover, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 3rd Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 25, the RAM 223 provided in the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 has an inspection reference high flag 223a, a firing interval timer 223c, and a left prize ball counter as in the third embodiment. 223g1 and a right winning ball number counter 223g2, and a left down flow path flag 223h1 and a right down flow path flag 223h2.

  Each flow-down path flag 223h1, 223h2 is a flag for setting which area (downstream) of the game area the balls fired by the ball launch unit 112a are driven into. When the number of winning balls associated with winning is larger than the reference number, the left downstream path flag 223h1 is turned on (S3103), and when the number of winning balls associated with winning the right general winning opening 63b is larger than the reference number. In step S3105, the right downstream path flag 223h2 is turned on. In the fourth embodiment, the nail and the windmill are adjusted so that when 1000 balls are hit on the left side of the 3rd symbol display device 81, at least 10 balls win the left general winning opening 63a. Has been. Similarly, the nails and windmills are adjusted so that when 1000 balls are driven to the right side of the third symbol display device 81, at least 10 balls win the right general winning opening 63b.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, the winning monitoring process (S1110) and the external interrupt process of the fourth embodiment will be described. For convenience of explanation, the external interrupt process of FIG. 28 will be described first, and then the winning monitoring process of FIG. 26 will be described.

  The external interrupt process shown in FIG. 28 is executed when a command is received from main controller 110. When the external interrupt process is executed, it is determined whether or not the received command is a ball launch signal (S3201). Since the ball launch signal transmitted from the main controller 110 to the launch controller 112 is branched and input as this ball launch signal, the ball launch signal transmitted to the launch controller 112 has substantially the same timing and the same number of times. Can be received. If the command received in the process of S3201 is a ball launch signal (S3201: Yes), an initial value is set in the launch interval timer 223c to measure the launch interval of the ball (S3202), and the number of operations of the launch unit 112a is set. 1 is added to the value of the firing number counter 223c (S3203), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not a ball launch signal in the processing of S3201 (S3201: No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a prize ball command (S3204). If the received command is a prize ball command (S3204: Yes), whether the prize ball command is a command for instructing a prize ball for winning in the left general prize opening 63a (S3205), or a right general prize opening It is determined whether or not the command indicates a winning ball accompanying winning in 63b (S3206).

  If the received prize ball command is a command for instructing a prize ball for winning in the left general prize opening 63a (S3205: Yes), the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball command (for example, 15) is designated as a left prize. The value is added to the value of the ball counter 223g1 (S3207), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the received prize ball command indicates a prize ball associated with winning the right general prize opening 63b (S3205: No, S3206: Yes), the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball command ( For example, 15) is added to the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 (S3208), and this process ends. If the received prize ball command does not indicate a prize ball associated with winning in the left general prize opening 63a or the right general prize opening 63b (S3205: No, S3206: No), no particular processing is executed. This process ends.

  If the received command is not a prize ball command in the process of S3204 (S3204: No), the process according to the other command is executed (S3209). In the process of S3209, if the command is used in the voice lamp control device 113 according to the received command, the process corresponding to the command is performed and the processing result is stored in the RAM 233. If the command is used in the display control apparatus 114, the command Is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  Although not shown in the flowchart of the external interrupt process in FIG. 28, the external interrupt process is not only a process for turning on a specific flag or changing a count value when each command is received. Of the commands stored in the receiving buffer (not shown), other processing is performed such as storing necessary data in the work RAM 233 and erasing unnecessary data.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a winning monitoring process (S1110) will be described. When the winning monitoring process is executed, it is first determined whether or not the value stored in the firing interval timer 223c has reached a value corresponding to 30s (S3001). If the value of the firing interval timer 223c has reached a value corresponding to 30s (S3001: Yes), it means that 30s or more have passed without the operation handle 51 being operated, so the firing number counter 223c and the number of each prize ball Initial values (for example, 0) are set to the values of the counters 223g1 and 223g2 and the downstream flow path flags 223h1 and 223h2, respectively (S3015), and this process ends. Therefore, when the ball firing signal is not received for a predetermined time or more, the initial values are set to the values of the firing number counter 223c, the prize ball number counters 223g1, 223g2, and the flow path flags 223h1, 223h2. The number of award balls can be compared with a predetermined numerical value to be described later in a state where balls are intermittently fired and the balls are continuously fired.

  On the other hand, if the value of the firing interval timer 223c does not reach the value corresponding to 30 s in the process of S3001 (S3001: No), the downflow path determination process is executed (S3002). This flow path determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the flow path determination process shown in FIG. 27 is executed, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the firing number counter 223c is 1000 or more (S3101), and the value stored in the firing number counter 223c is determined. If it is smaller than 1000 (S3101: No), since the number of balls for determining the area where the ball is driven (the lower part) has not yet been fired, this process is terminated without performing any particular process.

  On the other hand, if the value stored in the number-of-fires counter 223c is 1000 or more in the process of S3101 (S3101: Yes), the number of balls for determining the area where the ball is shot has been shot. First, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls stored in the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 150 or more (S3102). In the processing of S3102, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the left prize ball number counter 223g1 is 150 or more, as described above, 1000 balls are shot on the left side of the third symbol display device 81. This is because the nails and the windmill are adjusted so that at least 10 balls win the left general winning opening 63a and 150 or more prize balls are made.

  If the value stored in the left winning ball number counter 223g1 is 150 or more in the processing of S3102, (S3102: Yes), it means that a predetermined number or more of the balls have won the left general winning opening 63a. Since the sphere is flowing down the left side of the display device 81, the left flow path flag 223h1 is turned on (S3103). If the value stored in the left prize ball counter 223g1 is smaller than 150 in the processing of S3102 (S3102: No), since a large number of balls are not flowing down the left side of the third symbol display device 81, S3103 The process proceeds to S3104 without performing the above process.

  In the process of S3104, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls stored in the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 150 or more (S3104). In the process of S3104, if the value stored in the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 150 or more (S3104: Yes), it means that a predetermined number or more of the balls have won the right general prize opening 63b, and the third symbol Since the sphere is flowing down the right side of the display device 81, the right flow path flag 223h2 is turned on (S3105). If the value stored in the right winning ball counter 223g2 is smaller than 1500 in the process of S3104 (S3104: No), the process returns to the winning monitoring process without performing the process of S3105.

  Here, in general, a player plays a game aiming at either the left side or the right side. Therefore, when a game is being played normally, either one of the areas is determined by a flow path determination process. The downstream path flags 223h1 and 223h2 are turned on. For this reason, when both of the flow-down progress flags 223h1 and 223h2 are turned on, the number of winning balls for the number of balls passing through one lowering portion is large, so that the winning monitoring process described later is not executed. The prize ball abnormality notification process may be executed immediately.

  Returning to the winning monitoring process of FIG. When the flow path determination process of S3002 ends, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the firing number counter 223c is 1000 or more (S3003). If the value stored in the firing number counter 223c is less than 1000, Since the number of shots for comparing the number of prize balls stored in each prize ball number counter 223g1, 223g2 with a predetermined number has not been reached, this process is terminated without performing any particular process.

  On the other hand, if the value stored in the number-of-fires counter 223c is 1000 or more in the process of S3003 (S3003: Yes), the number of prize balls and the predetermined value stored in each prize-ball number counter 223g1, 223g2 are calculated. In order to compare, the processing after S3004 is executed. Here, in the processing of S3003, since the left flow path flag 223h1 is a flag that is turned on or off based on the value stored in the left prize ball number counter g1, according to the number of prizes in the left general prize opening 63a, The processing to be executed is different. That is, by changing the predetermined numerical value to be compared with the left prize ball number counter g1 in the processing of S3102, the ratio of the processing executed thereafter can be changed.

  In the process of S3004, it is determined whether or not the left flow path flag 223h1 is turned on (S3004), and if the left flow path flag 223h1 is turned off (S3004: No), it is compared with a predetermined value in S3005 to S3008. Without performing the process, the process proceeds to the process of S3009, and if the left flow path flag 223h1 is on (S3004: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is 150 or more (S3005). ).

  In the process of S3005, if the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is 150 or more (S3005: Yes), the ball is flowing down the left flow area (the left area of the third symbol display device 81). Since many balls have won the right general winning opening 63b on the right side, in order to notify that fact, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed (S3014). In the prize ball abnormality notification process, the lamp display device 227 notifies the prize ball abnormality, and the third symbol display device 81 transmits an instruction to the display control device 114 in order to notify the abnormality.

  On the other hand, if the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is smaller than 150 in the process of S3005 (S3005: No), there are not many winnings in the right general winning opening 63b. Next, in the processes of S3006 to S3008, the left general The winning of the ball to the winning opening 63a is confirmed. First, it is determined whether or not the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S3006). If the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S3006: Yes), the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 450 or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S3007), and if the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned off (S3006: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 300 or more (S3008). ).

  If the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 450 or more (S3007: Yes) in the process of S3007, or the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 300 or more in the process of S3008 (S3008: Yes), the ball While the firing unit 112a is operated 1000 times, the number of prize balls that are awarded and paid out to the left general prize opening 63a has become extremely large, so that a prize ball abnormality notification process is performed to notify the outside to that effect. It is executed (S3014).

  On the other hand, if the value of the left prize ball number counter 223g1 is smaller than 450 in the process of S3007 (S3007: No), or if the value of the left prize ball number counter 223g1 is smaller than 300 in the process of S3008 (S3008: No), While the ball launching unit 112a operates 1000 times, the number of prize balls to be paid out and paid out in the left general prize opening 63a is not increased. Next, the ball is driven to the right side of the third symbol display device 81. In order to detect the winning probability of each lower stream in the case of being, the process proceeds to S3009.

  In the process of S3009, it is determined whether or not the right flow path flag 223h2 is turned on (S3009). If the left flow path flag 223h2 is turned off (S3009: No), it is compared with a predetermined value of S3010 to S3013. In order to monitor the next time that the ball launching unit 112a is operated 1000 times without proceeding to the processing of S3015, the firing number counter 223c, each prize ball number counter 223g1, 223g2, An initial value (for example, 0) is set to the values of the route flags 223h1 and 223h2 (S3105), and this process is terminated. Here, in the processing of S3009, since the right down flow path flag 223h2 is a flag that is turned on or off based on the value stored in the right winning ball number counter g2, the number of winnings in the right general winning opening 63b is changed thereafter. The processing to be executed is different. That is, by changing the predetermined numerical value to be compared with the right prize ball number counter g2 in the process of S3104, it is possible to change the ratio of processes executed thereafter.

  If the right flow path flag 223h2 is ON in the process of S3009 (S3009: Yes), it is determined whether the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is 150 or more (S3010), and the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is determined. Is 150 or more (S3010: Yes), in the state where the ball is flowing down the right downstream (the area on the right side of the 3rd symbol display device 81), many balls are left to the left general winning opening 63a on the left side. Since a prize is won, a prize ball abnormality notification process is executed in order to notify that effect (S3014).

  On the other hand, if the value of the left prize ball counter 223g1 is smaller than 150 in the processing of S3009 (S3009: No), there are not many winnings in the left general winning opening 63a. Next, in the processing of S3011 to S3013, the right general The winning of the ball to the winning opening 63b is confirmed. First, it is determined whether or not the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S3011). If the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned on (S3011: Yes), the value of the right winning ball counter 223g2 is 450 or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S3012), and if the inspection reference high flag 223a is turned off (S3011: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the right prize ball counter 223g2 is 300 or more (S3013). ).

  If the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 450 or more (S3012: Yes) in the process of S3012, or the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is 300 or more in the process of S3013 (S3013: Yes), the ball While the firing unit 112a operates 1000 times, the number of prize balls that are awarded and paid out in the right general prize opening 63b has become extremely large, so that a prize ball abnormality notification process is performed to notify the outside to that effect. It is executed (S3014).

  On the other hand, if the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is smaller than 450 in the process of S3012 (S3012: No), or if the value of the right prize ball number counter 223g2 is smaller than 300 in the process of S3013 (S3013: No), While the ball launching unit 112a operates 1000 times, the number of prize balls to be paid out and paid out in the right general winning opening 63b is not increased. Therefore, it is monitored that the ball launching unit 112a newly operates 1000 times. Therefore, initial values (for example, 0) are set to the values of the firing number counter 223c, the winning ball number counters 223g1 and 223g2, and the downflow path flags 223h1 and 223h2, respectively (S3105), and this process ends.

  In other words, in the fourth embodiment, the positions of the winning holes 63a and 63b provided on the left or right side of the third symbol display device 81 and the winning holes 63a and 63b provided at different positions, respectively. Based on the number, it is possible to specify (assuming) the lower part in which the ball is driven and monitor the winning probability to the winning openings 63a and 63b with respect to the number of balls passing through the specified lower part.

  Here, a case will be described in which the number of winning balls associated with winning in the general winning ports 63a and 63b is extremely large with respect to the number of balls passing through the left and right downstreams of the third symbol display device 31. For example, when the number of winning balls at the general winning ports 63a, 63b located on the downstream side of the lower part or the downstream side of the different lower part is extremely large with respect to the number of balls passing through one lower part, When an illegal board that can receive an illegal winning signal is electrically connected to the main controller 110, when the detection switches 207a, 207b, and 208 are forcibly turned on with a wire or the like, or when the inclination of a nail or windmill is intentionally May be changed to make it easier for the ball to win. In addition, a ball clogging or the like occurs in the pachinko machine 10, and when trying to eliminate the ball clogging, the ball touches the nail or the windmill, and the inclination of the nail or the windmill is inadvertently changed so that the ball can easily win a prize. In some cases. If the number of prize balls paid out is extremely large relative to the number of balls fired due to this cheating or carelessness, the processing of S3007, S3008, S3012, and S3013 becomes Yes, and the prize ball abnormality notification processing (S3014) causes external An abnormality is suggested. When a hall official recognizes that a prize ball anomaly has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, the game by the player is interrupted, the nails and the windmill are readjusted, and whether an illegal board is attached is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to detect early and cope with the fact that the number of winning balls at each prize opening has become extremely large with respect to the number of balls passing through one lower stream.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, balls are driven in based on the number of balls to be awarded to the general winning ports 63a and 63b provided on the left or right side of the third symbol display device 81. When the lower part (area) is specified and the number of winning balls associated with winning in the general winning openings 63a and 63b provided in the lower part different from the lower part becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined numerical value (S3005: Yes or S3010: Yes) Then, a prize ball abnormality notification process (S3014) is performed. Therefore, since it is possible to notify the outside that there is a large amount of winnings in the general winning ports 63a, 63b provided in the lower flow where a large amount of balls are not driven, the pachinko machine 10 has passed through each lower flow The winning probability of each of the general winning ports 63a and 63b with respect to the number of balls can be monitored.

  In addition, when there is a large amount of winnings in the general winning openings 63a and 63b provided in the lower stream where a large amount of balls are not driven, the general winning opening detecting sensors 208a and 208b are abnormal, Although 63b is clogged with balls and the general winning opening detection sensors 208a and 208b are chattering or an illegal winning signal is inputted, it is possible to notify the outside by a prize ball abnormality notification process. Therefore, the occurrence of the above-described adverse effects can be detected at an early stage, and a game can be reduced from being performed in the state where the adverse effects have occurred.

  In addition, when the number of prize balls associated with winning in the general winning ports 63a and 63b provided on the downstream side of the lower part identified as having been driven is more than a predetermined numerical value (S3007: Yes or S3008: Yes, S3013: Yes, S3014: Yes), a prize ball abnormality notification process (S2018) is performed. Therefore, if more balls than the expected winning probability win in the general winning openings 63a, 63b, it can be notified to the outside, so if the adjustment of the nail or windmill has been changed by mistake or intentionally changed It is possible to detect such cases early.

  In addition, if you try to monitor the winning probability for each downstream with a hole management device, etc., the monitoring will be based on the signal identifying the downstream, the winning signal for each downstream, the number of balls fired, etc. The number of conditions to be monitored by the apparatus increases, and the number of items to be set increases accordingly. Pachinko machines have different winning positions and the number of prize balls for each model, so if you monitor the probability of winning for each bottom in the hall management device, it will take time to change the settings each time the pachinko machine is replaced. . However, according to the present embodiment, the winning probability for each lower part can be monitored in the pachinko machine 10, so that the setting change of the hall monitoring device can be reduced.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a front view of the game board 60 of the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 29, in the fifth embodiment, the left special winning port 71a and the right special winning port 71b are provided on the upstream side of the left and right general winning ports 63a and 63b of the third symbol display device 81, respectively. It is arranged. The special winning openings 71a and 71b are provided with an electric accessory that opens and closes with a predetermined probability, like the first lower incoming ball 64b. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 4th Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The left special winning opening 71a is located at the upper left of the left general winning opening 63a in the horizontal direction of the game board 60 (the direction perpendicular to the flow direction of the ball, the left-right direction in FIG. 29). If the left special winning opening 71a is closed, the ball can be awarded to the left general winning opening 63a, and if the electric combination is open, the ball cannot be awarded to the left general winning opening 63a. Similarly, the right special winning opening 71b is located in the upper right of the right general winning opening 63b in the horizontal direction of the game board 60 (the direction perpendicular to the flow direction of the ball, the left-right direction in FIG. 29). When the electric winning combination at the right special winning opening 71b is closed, a ball can be won at the left general winning opening 63b, and when the electric combination is open, the ball cannot be won at the left general winning opening 63b.

  Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, the number of winning balls associated with winning in the general winning ports 63a and 63b varies depending on the gaming state (the state of the electric accessory) of the special winning ports 71a and 71b. The number of award balls when identifying a route to be performed (numerical values of S3102 and S3104 in FIG. 27) and predetermined numerical values to be compared with the award ball number counters 223g1 and 223g2 when detecting a winning probability (S3005, S3007 in FIG. 26, S3008, S3010, S3012, and S3013). Therefore, the lower part through which the sphere passes is identified from the arrangement positions of the special prize openings 71a, 71b and the general prize openings 63a, 63b and the winning probability, and the general prize outlets 63a, 63a, 63a, 63b for the number of balls passing through the specified lower part The winning probability of 63b can be monitored.

  In addition, the number of winning balls when specifying a path through which a ball flows according to the gaming state of the special winning openings 71a and 71b, and a predetermined numerical value to be compared with the winning ball number counters 223g1 and 223g2 when detecting a winning probability, Therefore, it is possible to reduce the error of the winning probability of the general winning ports 63a and 63b with respect to the specified lower part.

  Further, it may be configured to identify the lower part where the ball flows down from the winning probability of the special winning ports 71a and 71b, or the ball flows down from the winning probability of the special winning ports 71a and 71b and the general winning ports 63a and 63b. You may comprise so that a lower part may be specified. In other words, as long as the winning mouth is provided differently in the lower part, the path through which the ball flows down may be specified based on which winning mouth.

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

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 issues a display instruction to the display control device 114. However, the command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device 114. Further, an audio lamp control device may be connected to the display control device, and a command instructing the output of each sound and the lighting of the lamp may be transmitted from the display control device to the audio lamp control device. Furthermore, the sound lamp control device and the display control device may be configured as one control device.

  In the first or second embodiment, the winning probability to the first upper entrance 64a or the first lower entrance 64b is monitored, but the general winning entrance 63 or the specific winning entrance 65a The winning probability may be monitored. The general winning opening 63 is configured to change the numerical value to be compared in accordance with the state of the inspection reference high flag 223a, because the winning probability does not change depending on whether the game is a probability change or a short-time game or a normal game. That is, in FIG. 18, when the process of S1204 is Yes, the inspection reference high flag 223a is confirmed, and a predetermined numerical value (for example, the inspection reference high flag 223a is Yes according to the state of the inspection reference high flag 223a). If this is the case, compare with 200, and if NO, compare with 100). Further, since the specific winning opening 65a is awarded only during the big hit, if there is even one winning during a normal game, the award ball abnormality notification process (S1214) is executed. In addition, the number of balls to be awarded to the specific winning opening 65a during the jackpot is determined as an expected number (for example, the number of rounds × 9 balls), and the number of winnings is expected to be extremely higher than the expected number. When the number of winnings is extremely smaller than the number, a prize ball abnormality notification may be executed.

  In addition, a winning opening for monitoring a winning probability may be selected from among the first upper winning hole 64a, the first lower winning hole 64b, the general winning hole 63, and the specific winning hole 65a by a changeover switch or the like. In this configuration, one specific winning opening may be selected, a combination of a plurality of winning openings may be selected, or all winning openings may be selected. good. Of course, numerical values corresponding to all conditions may be stored in the winning ball number setting table, and each numerical value may be set with reference to the winning ball number setting table.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the winning probability to the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b, the left general winning entrance 63a, and the right general winning entrance 63b is extremely high, the abnormal prize ball is notified. The process (S1214) is executed, but a predetermined numerical value to be compared with the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball counters 223e, 223g1, 223g2 is set to a small value (S1207, S1208, S1211, S1212, S2008, S2009). , S2014, the value compared with the prize ball counter in S2015), and if the prize ball counter 223e, 223g1, 223g2 is smaller than the predetermined value, the prize ball abnormality notification process (S1214) is executed. When the winning probability for the first upper entrance 64a and the first lower entrance 64b, the left general winning entrance 63a, and the right general winning entrance 63b is extremely low. It can also be detected. Therefore, when the hall officials adjust the nail or windmill, the player will rarely play the game in the state that the probability of winning the prize opening is low by accidentally changing the inclination of the nail or windmill. It is possible to reduce the disadvantage to the player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of balls fired stored in the ball launch counter 223b is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the number of prize balls dispensed stored in the prize ball counter 223e and the predetermined value are calculated. In comparison, the number of prize balls for the number of shots is determined. However, when the number of prize balls to be stored in the prize ball number counter 223e is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the number of prize balls is stored in the ball launch counter 223b. It may be configured to determine the number of prize balls for the number of fires by comparing whether or not the number of fired balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In the case of this configuration, the value of the winning ball counter 223e is compared with a predetermined numerical value in the process of S1204, and the value of the ball firing number counter 223b and the predetermined numerical value are respectively compared in S1207, S1208, S1211, and S1212. In comparison, when the value of the ball firing number counter 223b is smaller than a predetermined value, a prize ball abnormality notification process (S1214) is executed. Furthermore, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out with respect to the number of balls fired may be calculated at a predetermined timing, and the prize ball abnormality notification process may be executed based on the calculation result.

  Moreover, in the said 3rd Embodiment, it is the same as the electrically-driven accessory (not shown) accompanying the 1st lower entrance 64b in which the 2nd entrance 67a, 67b opens and closes with a predetermined probability. ). With this configuration, the probability that a ball will pass through the second entrances 67a and 67b differs depending on the state of the opening / closing operation, so the value of each prize ball number counter 223g1, 223g2 depends on the state of the opening / closing operation. The numerical value for comparison may be changed.

  In the third embodiment, when the number of passing one of the second entrances 67a and 67b reaches a predetermined number, the number of award balls of the general winning entrances 63a and 63b is compared with the predetermined value. However, it may be configured to compare either one of the general winning awards 63a and 63b with a predetermined numerical value. That is, it is configured to compare a predetermined numerical value with only one of the winning opening provided at the same lower part as the second inlets 67a and 67b or the winning opening provided at the other lower part. May be. Similarly, also in the fourth embodiment, when the area where the ball flows down is specified, the number of prize balls in both the general winning openings 63a and 63b is compared with a predetermined value. The general prize winning openings 63a and 63b may be compared with a predetermined numerical value.

  Further, in the third or fourth embodiment, the predetermined number to be compared with the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball counters 223g1 and 223g2 with reference to the prize ball number setting table 230 shown in the second embodiment. You may comprise so that the numerical value of may be set.

  Moreover, in the said 3rd or 4th embodiment, it was set as the structure which provided the general winning opening 63a, 63b in the downstream of the 2nd winning holes 67a, 67b, However, The game ball which passes one flow lower part wins a prize. Since it is only necessary to have an arrangement position that becomes a winning opening that is easy to perform and a winning opening that is difficult to win, a configuration may be adopted in which a winning opening is provided on the upstream side of each of the second winning openings 67a and 67b.

  Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one in which the symbol as identification information is scrolled in the vertical direction on the display screen of the first symbol display device 81. It may be performed by moving and displaying a symbol along a predetermined route such as a direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as identification information together with the symbols or separately from the symbols.

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

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

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

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

  Below, the gaming machine and the modification of the present invention are shown. Main control means for controlling the launch of the game ball as part of the game control, and a game ball for firing the game ball based on a launch instruction signal for instructing the launch of the game ball transmitted from the main control means A launching device, a game area into which game balls launched by the game ball launching apparatus are driven, a winning opening provided in the gaming area for winning the gaming ball, and the winning opening transmitted from the main control means In a gaming machine comprising a prize ball payout device for paying out the prize ball based on a payout instruction signal for giving out the prize ball in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the game machine, based on an instruction from the main control means Sub-control means for performing control is provided, and the sub-control means includes a firing instruction signal transmitted from the main control means to the game ball launch device, and a payout transmitted from the main control means to the prize ball payout device. Instruction signal and Receiving means for receiving, firing number storage means for storing the number of times the game ball launching apparatus has fired the game ball based on the firing instruction signal received by the receiving means, and the receiving means And a payout number storage means for storing payout information corresponding to the payout number of the prize balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout device based on the payout instruction signal received by the Comparing means for comparing the winning ratio information based on the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means and the payout information corresponding to the payout number of the prize balls stored in the payout number storage means, and a predetermined value; When the winning ratio information and the predetermined value are compared by the comparing means, if the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the first process, and the winning ratio information Gaming machine 1 but characterized by the transition to a different second processing from the first processing to be greater than the predetermined value.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the control of the game ball is controlled by the main control means, and the game ball is driven into the game area by the game ball launching device based on the launch instruction signal transmitted from the main control means. When a game ball that has been thrown into the game area wins a winning opening, a payout instruction signal is transmitted from the main control means to the prize ball payout device, and the prize ball accompanying the prize is paid out by the prize ball payout device. . In the sub-control means, the number of times the game ball launching device has acted to fire the game ball based on the received launch instruction signal is stored in the firing number storage means, and based on the received payout instruction signal, The payout information corresponding to the payout number is stored in the payout number storage means. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning ratio information based on the number of firings and the payout information is compared with the predetermined value by the comparison means, and if the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the first process, When the value of the ratio information is larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the second process. That is, it is possible to shift to the first or second different processing based on the number of game balls fired and the number of prize balls paid out. Here, for example, when the first process is a normal process and the second process is a process suggesting to the outside that the number of payouts is large with respect to the number of shots, the number of payouts is extremely large with respect to the number of shots. If it increases, it can be suggested to the outside by the second processing. Therefore, the winning probability obtained from the number of shots and the number of winning balls can be monitored by the gaming machine, and the monitoring result can be suggested to the outside. Therefore, every time the pachinko machine is replaced, the work of changing the setting of the external management device can be omitted, and the winning probability can be monitored without providing a new sensor, so that the cost can be reduced. .

  In addition, since the number of game balls fired is determined based on the number of times the game ball launching device has been operated, the winning probability can be monitored without providing a sensor for detecting the game balls that have been driven into the game area. Here, when a sensor for detecting a game ball that is driven into the game area is provided outside the game machine, a connection member for connecting the game machine and the sensor is newly required, but it is connected to the outside. It is preferable to reduce the number of connecting members as much as possible from the viewpoint of preventing fraud. According to this gaming machine, the winning probability can be monitored without providing the sensor itself, so that not only the cost can be reduced, but also a preferable structure can be obtained from the viewpoint of preventing fraud.

  Further, the launch instruction signal and the payout instruction signal transmitted from the main control means are signals transmitted to the game ball launch device and the prize ball payout device. Therefore, since the main control means does not have to newly create or transmit the firing instruction signal and the payout instruction signal to be transmitted to the sub control means, the sub control means does not change the control of the main control means. The winning probability can be monitored.

  Further, since the control of the game ball is controlled by the main control means, if the control performed by the main control means stops due to some abnormality, the fire instruction signal is not transmitted to the game ball launch device. For example, when the control of the game ball is controlled by other control means, the game ball is fired while the control of the main control means is stopped. It becomes impossible to pay out the ball, which causes a loss to the player. However, according to this gaming machine, since the firing instruction signal is not transmitted when the control of the main control means is stopped, the game ball is not fired and loss to the player can be reduced.

  In addition, by suggesting to the outside that the number of prize balls paid out is extremely large with respect to the number of shots by the second process, for example, the inclination of a nail, a windmill, etc. is changed, and a prize is awarded to the prize opening. Although it is possible to reduce the loss of holes due to extremely large numbers, if the predetermined value compared with the winning ratio information is set to a small value, the first processing suggests that the number of payouts is small with respect to the number of shots. You can also Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the winning probability becomes extremely low due to the change of the inclination of the nail or the windmill and the player is lost.

  The winning ratio information to be compared with the predetermined value by the comparison means is the number of prize balls paid out when the number of shots reaches the predetermined number, the number of shots when the number of prize balls paid out reaches the predetermined number, It may be a ratio between the number of firings calculated by calculation and the number of prize balls paid out.

  The receiving means may receive the signal transmitted from the main control means as it is, or the signal processed by the control means (circuit) provided between the main control means and the sub-control means. May be received.

  In the gaming machine 1, the predetermined condition is established when the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means reaches a predetermined number, and the sub-control means is stored in the firing number storage means. When the number of firings reaches a predetermined number, the comparison means compares the winning ratio information based on the number of firings that has reached the predetermined number and the payout information, and the predetermined value, and the first or second processing. A game machine 2 comprising first initial value setting means for setting information stored in the number-of-fires storage means and the number-of-payouts storage means to an initial value when the process is shifted to (1).

  According to the gaming machine 2, when the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means reaches a predetermined number, the winning ratio information based on the number of firings that has reached the predetermined number and the payout information corresponding to the number of payouts of prize balls, The predetermined value is compared with the comparison means, and then the process proceeds to the first or second process. When the processing shifts to the first or second processing, information stored in the firing number storage means and the payout number storage means is set to an initial value by the first initial value setting means. Therefore, every time the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to check the number of prize balls paid out at that time and shift to a different process, so the winning probability is monitored in a short cycle. Can do. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor and detect in a short cycle when the inclination of a nail or a windmill is changed and the winning probability is extremely changed. Further, since the winning probability is judged every time the number of game balls fired reaches a predetermined number, the number of payouts can be compared with the same number of fires each time. Therefore, compared with the case where the frequency | count of discharge differs each time, reliable monitoring can be performed.

  In the gaming machine 1, the predetermined condition is established when a first predetermined time has elapsed since the number of firings stored in the firing number storage unit is changed from an initial value, and the sub-control unit includes: A firing time storage means for storing an elapsed time since the number of firings stored in the firing number storage means is changed from an initial value, and an elapsed time stored in the firing time storage means has passed a first predetermined time. A predetermined value setting means for setting the predetermined value according to the number of firings in the case, and an elapsed time stored in the firing time storage means when the first predetermined time has elapsed after the first predetermined time has elapsed. The comparison means compares the winning ratio information based on the number of firings and the payout information corresponding to the payout amount of the prize ball, and the predetermined value set by the predetermined value setting means, and the first or second processing is performed. Processing A game characterized by comprising: a second initial value setting means for setting the information stored in the firing number storage means, the payout number storage means, and the firing time storage means to an initial value when transferred. Machine 3.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when the elapsed time stored in the firing time storage means has passed the first predetermined time, the winning ratio information and the predetermined value setting means based on the number of firings and the payout information when the first predetermined time has passed. Is compared with the predetermined value set by the comparison means, and thereafter, the process proceeds to the first or second process according to the comparison result between the winning ratio information and the predetermined value. When the processing shifts to the first or second processing, the information stored in the firing number storage means, the payout number storage means, and the firing time storage means is set to the initial value by the second initial value setting means. Therefore, every time the first predetermined time elapses, it is possible to shift to a different process depending on the number of firings and the number of payouts at that time, so that the winning probability can be monitored at regular intervals. Therefore, it is possible to monitor and detect a case where the inclination of a nail or a windmill is changed and the winning probability is extremely changed at regular intervals. Moreover, since the predetermined value according to the number of firings can be set by the predetermined value setting means, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the reliability of monitoring the winning probability.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the sub-control unit stores a time that has elapsed since receiving the last firing instruction signal among the firing instruction signals transmitted from the main control unit. And when the elapsed time stored in the reception time storage means is equal to or longer than a second predetermined time, the information stored in the firing number storage means and the payout number storage means is set to an initial value. 3. A gaming machine 4 comprising an initial value setting means.

  According to the gaming machine 4, the elapsed time since the last firing instruction signal was received is stored in the reception time storage means, and when the elapsed time stored in the reception time storage means is equal to or longer than the second predetermined time, Information stored in the number storage means and the payout number storage means is set to an initial value by the third initial value setting means. That is, when the game ball is not continuously fired, such as when the player interrupts the game for the second predetermined time or more, initial values are set in the firing number storage means and the payout number storage means. The Since the winning probability is determined by the value of the payout information with respect to the number of shots, the winning probability can be determined with less error if the period during which the game balls are continuously fired is monitored. According to this gaming machine, when the player interrupts the game for a second predetermined time or more, the initial value is set in the number-of-fires storage means and the number-of-payouts storage means, so that the winning probability is determined with a small error. can do.

  The third initial value setting means, when the sub control means is provided with the firing time storage means, when the information stored in the firing number storage means and the payout number storage means is set to the initial value, Information stored in the firing time storage means may be set to an initial value.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the main control means includes a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a determination means for determining whether the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result, and the determination means Special game execution means for executing a special game that gives a game value advantageous to the player when the lottery result is determined to be a specific result, and the game area has a special prize opening different from the prize opening And the special prize opening is closed when the special game executing means does not execute the special game, and the special game executing means performs the special game. The sub-control means is released when the special game is executed, and the sub-control unit performs at least one of the first and second processes from the start of the execution of the special game to the end of the execution of the special game. A process, the special game machine game, characterized in that the transition if not running and a first inhibiting means for inhibiting the transition to the process allowed 5.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the game area is provided with a special prize opening that is opened when a special game is being executed, and a special game in which the opening of the special prize opening is opened is executed. While the special game is not being executed, the first prohibiting means prohibits the transition to at least one of the first and second processes that are allowed to proceed. In general, a special game gives a game value advantageous to a player, so that a lot of prize balls are paid out unlike a state in which a game is normally performed. Therefore, when the special game is being performed, the payout of the prize ball is increased, so that the prize ball payout passage is more likely to be clogged than when the game is played normally. If the payout passage is clogged, the payout instruction signal may not be transmitted from the main control means. As a result, the payout number based on the payout instruction signal is not an accurate number, so that the error in the winning probability increases. Here, in the case where the process that is prohibited from shifting by the first prohibiting means is a process that shifts when the number of prize balls is large with respect to the number of shots, it is assumed that the number of prize balls is large with respect to the number of shots. Not suggested. For this reason, the hall personnel cannot recognize whether the number of prize balls paid out is large or small with respect to the number of shots, so that the game is not interrupted for the purpose of readjusting the nail or the windmill. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the interruption of the game due to the fact that the number of prize balls paid out is extremely large and the error of the winning probability is likely to increase.

  Note that when the execution of the special game is finished, the information stored in the firing number storage means, the payout number storage means, and the firing time storage means may be set to the initial value.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, a first state in which an opening area of an opening provided in at least one of the winning ports for receiving the game ball in the winning port is narrow, and the opening area from the first state An opening area forming member for forming a second state in which the opening area is widened, and the main control means includes a first gaming state in which the opening area forming member is unlikely to be in the second state, and the opening from the first gaming state. The area forming member includes a game state executing means for switching and executing at least two game states of the second game state in which the area forming member is likely to be in the second state, and the sub-control means is configured to execute the second game by the game state executing means. While the state is being executed, the process is at least one of the first and second processes, and the transition is allowed while the first gaming state is being executed by the gaming state executing means. Transfer Gaming machine 6, characterized in that it comprises a second inhibiting means for inhibiting the.

  According to the gaming machine 6, at least one of the winning openings is formed by the opening area forming member into the first state in which the opening area is narrow and the second state in which the opening area is wider than the first state. In the second state, more game balls are easier to win than in the first state. In addition, at least two gaming states, a first gaming state in which the opening area forming member is unlikely to be in the second state and a second gaming state in which the opening area forming member is likely to be in the second state, are switched by the gaming state execution means. Executed. Then, when the second gaming state is being executed, the second prohibiting means prohibits the transition to at least one of the first or second processing in which the transition of the processing is permitted in the first gaming state. The Here, in the second gaming state, the opening area forming member is likely to be in the second state and the number of winnings is increased, but the variation in winnings is increased accordingly. Therefore, in the first gaming state where the variation in winnings is small, the process shifts to the first or second process according to the value of the winning ratio information, and in the second gaming state where the variation in winnings is large, the first or Transition of the process to at least one of the second processes is prohibited. Therefore, when the process that is prohibited from being shifted by the second prohibiting means is a process that shifts when the number of prize balls is large with respect to the number of shots, the fact that the number of prize balls is large with respect to the number of shots to the outside. Not suggested. For this reason, the hall personnel cannot recognize whether the number of prize balls paid out is large or small with respect to the number of shots, so that the game is not interrupted for the purpose of readjusting the nail or the windmill. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the interruption of the game due to the winning probability during a period when the winning variation is large. Furthermore, generally, the second gaming state in which the number of winnings is large has a shorter execution period than the first gaming state, so even if the transition of processing between the second gaming state is prohibited, the winning probability The reliability of the judgment will not be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, a first state in which an opening area of an opening provided in at least one of the winning ports for receiving the game ball in the winning port is narrow, and the opening area from the first state An opening area forming member for forming a second state in which the opening area is widened, and the main control means includes a first gaming state in which the opening area forming member is unlikely to be in the second state, and the opening from the first gaming state. The area forming member includes gaming state execution means for switching and executing at least two gaming states of the second gaming state that is likely to be in the second state, and the sub-control means is executed by the gaming state execution means. A gaming machine according to claim 7, further comprising changing means for changing a predetermined value to be compared with the winning ratio information according to a gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine 7, at least one of the winning openings is formed by the opening area forming member into the first state where the opening area is narrow and the second state where the opening area is wider than the first state. In the second state, more game balls are easier to win than in the first state. In addition, at least two gaming states, a first gaming state in which the opening area forming member is unlikely to be in the second state and a second gaming state in which the opening area forming member is likely to be in the second state, are switched by the gaming state execution means. Executed. And since the predetermined value is changed by the changing means according to the game state being executed, it is possible to change the predetermined value depending on whether the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win or it is difficult to win. it can. In the second gaming state, the opening area forming member is likely to be in the second state and the number of winnings increases, and the variation in winnings increases accordingly, but the predetermined value can be changed in consideration of the variation, so the gaming state It is possible to monitor the winning probability with reliability regardless of whether or not.

  In the gaming machine 6 or 7, the first state in which the opening area becomes narrow may be an opening area where the game ball cannot win, or may be an opening area where a winning prize is won with a low winning probability.

  In the gaming machine 7, the sub-control unit has at least two or more of the predetermined value, one or more specific winning ports out of the winning ports, and a gaming state executed by the gaming state executing unit. Each of the related information storage means for storing the related information associated in advance and the related information selection means for selecting one related information from the related information storage means, based on the related information selected by the related information selection means A gaming machine 8 comprising transition condition setting means for setting a transition condition for shifting to the first or second processing.

  According to the gaming machine 8, related information that associates at least two or more of the predetermined number, a plurality of or one specific winning port among the winning ports, and the first or second gaming state is related information storage means. And one related information is selected by the related information selecting means from the related information storing means. And since the transition condition which transfers to the 1st or 2nd process is set based on the relevant information selected by the relevant information selection means, by selecting the relevant information, the first based on the plurality of conditions Alternatively, the transition to the second process can be changed.

  Any of the gaming machines 1 to 8, further comprising a predetermined value change switch for changing a numerical value of the predetermined value compared with the winning ratio information. According to the gaming machine 9, since the predetermined value is changed by the predetermined number change switch, it is possible to set the predetermined value according to the degree of adjustment of the inclination of the nail or the windmill.

  Any one of the gaming machines 3 to 9 according to the gaming machine 2 includes a firing number change switch that changes the numerical value of the predetermined number of times that the number of firings that satisfies the predetermined condition is reached. . According to the gaming machine 10, the predetermined number of times that the number of firings reaches is changed by the firing number change switch, so that the execution interval of the comparison process by the comparison unit can be adjusted.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 10, a plurality of the winning holes are provided in the gaming area, and the number of payout balls according to each of the plurality of winning holes is determined in advance. A winning opening selection switch for selecting one or a plurality of specific winning openings, and the comparison means compares the winning ratio information at the specific winning opening selected by the winning opening selection switch with the predetermined value; When the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to a first process, and when the value of the winning ratio information is larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to a second process different from the first process. A gaming machine 11 characterized by:

  According to the gaming machine 11, one or more specific winning ports are selected from the plurality of winning ports by the winning port selection switch. Then, the winning ratio information at the specific winning opening selected by the winning opening selection switch and the predetermined value are compared with the comparison means, and the processing is shifted to the first or second processing according to the comparison result. Accordingly, a specific winning opening is selected by the winning opening selection switch, and the winning ratio information corresponding to the specific winning opening is compared with the predetermined value, and the process proceeds to the first or second processing. The winning probability can be selected and monitored. Therefore, it is possible to monitor the winning probability only in a winning opening where the winning probability changes by contacting the nail or windmill adjusted this time.

  In the gaming machine 11, a plurality of specific winning ports selected by the winning port selection switch do not include all the winning ports.

  The gaming machine 12 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 14 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 14, the sub-control means is a firing control means for controlling the launch of the game ball in the launch control apparatus, and a payout control means for controlling the payout of the prize ball in the payout control apparatus. Any control means may be used as long as it is a control means provided in the gaming machine, such as a display control means for controlling sound output and display accompanying the game.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 14, the payout information stored in the payout amount storage means may be the number of payout balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout device, or a game ball wins a winning opening. The number of winnings (number of payouts) may be used. That is, the content (information) stored may be changed according to the content (information) of the payout instruction signal transmitted from the main control means.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the processing of S1204, S1207, S1208, S1211, and S1212 of FIG. 18 corresponds to the gaming machine according to claim 1 or the comparison means of the gaming machine 1, and the gaming machine according to claim 2 18 is equivalent to the processing of S1209 and S1213 of FIG. 18, and the processing of S1203 of FIG. 18 is equivalent to the third initial value setting means of the gaming machine 4. The gaming machine prohibiting means and the gaming machine 6 first prohibiting means according to claim 3 correspond to the case where the processing of S1201 in FIG. 18 is Yes, and the gaming machine 7 changing means is S1206 in FIG. The process of S1210 corresponds.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
63 General winning entrance (one of the winning entrances)
64a First top entrance (one of the winning entrances)
64b 1st bottom entrance (one of the winning entrances)
110 Main control device (main control means)
112a Ball launch unit (game ball launcher)
113 Sound lamp control device (sub control means)
216 Dispensing motor (prize ball dispensing device)
223b Firing number counter (firing number storage means)
223c firing interval timer (reception time storage means)
223e Prize ball counter (payout number storage means)
228 Inspection standard changeover switch (predetermined value change switch)
230 Prize ball number setting table (related information storage means)

Claims (1)

Main control means for controlling the launch of the game ball as part of the game control, and a game ball for firing the game ball based on a launch instruction signal for instructing the launch of the game ball transmitted from the main control means A launching device, a game area into which game balls launched by the game ball launching apparatus are driven, a winning opening provided in the gaming area for winning the gaming ball, and the winning opening transmitted from the main control means In a gaming machine comprising a prize ball payout device for paying out the prize ball based on a payout instruction signal for instructing payout of the prize ball accompanying the winning of the game ball to
Sub-control means for performing control based on an instruction from the main control means,
The sub-control means is
Receiving means for receiving a firing instruction signal transmitted from the main control means to the game ball launching apparatus and a payout instruction signal transmitted from the main control means to the prize ball paying apparatus;
Based on the launch instruction signal received by the receiving means, the number-of-fires storage means for storing the number of times the game ball launching device has fired the game ball;
Based on the payout instruction signal received by the receiving means, payout number storage means for storing payout information corresponding to the payout number of the prize balls to be paid out by the prize ball payout device;
When a predetermined condition is established, winning ratio information based on the number of firings stored in the number of firings storage means and payout information corresponding to the number of payouts of prize balls stored in the number-of-payout storage means, a predetermined value, Comparing means for comparing
When the winning ratio information and the predetermined value are compared by the comparing means, if the value of the winning ratio information is smaller than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to the first process, and the value of the winning ratio information is the predetermined value. When the value is larger than the value, the game machine shifts to a second process different from the first process.

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