JP2016140540A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of monitoring defects of shooting means of the game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a game area where game balls can flow down, and shooting means capable of changing shooting intensity, and making the game balls arrive at the game area when shooting at predetermined shooting intensity. The game machine further comprises shooting instruction means for instructing the shooting means to shoot at arbitrary shooting intensity. The game machine further comprises specific ball entry means 208a which the game balls which reverse flow the shooting route 701 before arriving at the game area, can enter. When the instruction of predetermined shooting intensity, or higher intensity, is output, abnormality processing is executed based on establishment of a predetermined condition based on ball entry to the specific ball entry means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping a gaming ball launched by a launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area. ing.

JP 2007-252627 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that if a malfunction occurs in the launching device, the player cannot launch the gaming machine at a desired position and no privilege is given.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of monitoring a malfunction of a launching device.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 has a game area in which a game ball can flow down and a firing intensity that can be varied, and when the game ball is fired at a predetermined launch intensity, the game ball enters the game area. , A launch instruction means for instructing the launch means to launch at an arbitrary launch intensity, and guiding the game ball fired by the launch means to the game area A launch path having a path that can be made, and a specific entry means capable of entering a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area among the game balls launched by the launch means And an abnormal process execution means for executing an abnormal process when a predetermined condition is established based on a ball entering the specific ball entry means when an instruction of the predetermined shot strength or higher is given by the shot instruction means. Is provided.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the firing strength instructed by the firing instructing means is based on an operating means operable by a player and an operation amount of the operating means. Variable control means for varying.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the specific entry means, and a predetermined number or more of inputs in a predetermined period by the counting means. Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the balls are counted, and the predetermined condition is established when the predetermined number or more of the balls are counted by the discriminating means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the determining means for determining whether or not the firing intensity instructed by the variable control means has been changed, and that the determining means has made the determination variable. On the basis of this, there is a restricting means for restricting the execution of the abnormality process until a predetermined period elapses.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the abnormality processing execution means performs a process of outputting an abnormality signal indicating abnormality to the outside as the abnormality processing. It is something to execute.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area can enter even though the launch instruction is issued with the launch intensity reaching the game area. Abnormal processing can be executed when a condition based on the entry to the specific entry means is satisfied. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor the malfunction of the launching means.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the gaming machine including the operation means and the variable control means has an effect that the malfunction of the launching means can be monitored.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect, the following effect can be obtained. In other words, there may be a case where the game ball launched by the launching means accidentally enters the specific entry means due to a factor other than the malfunction of the launching means. However, when a malfunction occurs in the launching means, the state is continued. Therefore, there is an effect that the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching unit can be improved by executing the abnormality process when a predetermined number or more of balls are counted.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 4, in addition to the effect of claim 2 or 3, the following effect is achieved. That is, immediately after the firing intensity is changed by an abrupt operation, game balls having different velocities pass through the launch path, and thus the launched game balls may collide. That is, even if the launching means is normal, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the launching specific entry means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching unit by restricting the execution of the abnormality process until the predetermined period elapses after the firing intensity is changed.

  According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect of any one of the first to fourth aspects, there is an effect that an abnormal signal related to the malfunction of the launching device can be output to the outside.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the state where a front frame and a lower plate unit were removed. It is the elements on larger scale of the pachinko machine in FIG. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the state in which the unauthorized game in FIG. 3 is performed. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of ROM in the main controller, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM in the main controller. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first random number counter C1 and the jackpot determination value, and (b) is the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second per-random number counter C4 and the hit in the normal symbol. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the fluctuation pattern selection table, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of fluctuation classification counter CS1 and fluctuation classification at the time of big hit. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the variation type counter CS1 and the variation type at the time of departure (normal), and (d) is the variation type counter CS1 at the time of departure (probability variation). It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of a fluctuation | variation classification. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of ROM in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of RAM in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by MPU in the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the switch reading process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the through gate passage process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the external output process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the entrance abnormality determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower plate unit in the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower plate unit in the 1st modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower pan unit in the 2nd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower plate unit in the 3rd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower plate unit in the 4th modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower pan unit in the 5th modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which removed the front frame and lower pan unit in the 6th modification of a 1st embodiment. It is the figure which showed typically the content of RAM of the main controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the switch reading process performed by MPU in the main controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the discharge control process performed by MPU in the main controller in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the foul ball entry path 606, FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view when a game ball with a thread enters the foul ball entry path 606, and FIG. 5 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, 64, 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. Note that the inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 2) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail 801 and the like are 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 having a function of storing a ball is formed in a substantially box shape projecting forward and opening the upper surface, and prize balls, rental balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to be inclined downward toward the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and a ball supplied to the upper plate 17 by the inclination is supplied to a ball supply path ( (Not shown) and guided to the supply ball firing unit 112a. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or changing the effect of Super Reach. Operated.

  The stage is an effect mode in which the various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified. There are two stages. And, various effects such as variation effects and reach effects that are performed along with the entry to the first entrance 64 (start prize), which will be described later, are designed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during a period when the fluctuating effect is not performed or during high-speed fluctuation. "→" Island Stage "→" City Stage "→ ... Further, immediately after the power is turned on, the “city street stage” is set as the initial stage.

  On the other hand, the 3rd symbol display device 81 is configured to display a selection screen for a super reach effect mode during normal reach when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed to the super reach. When the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the contents of the effect at the time of super reach are changed.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (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. Touch sensor 51a, a push button-type stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51 by a change in electric resistance The operation amount detection switch 51c formed in the above is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor (the detection result of the operation amount detection switch 51c) changes corresponding to the operation amount. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor (the detection result of the operation amount detection switch 51c) that changes in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51, and thus a jump corresponding to the player's operation. A ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 in an amount. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

  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 ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device 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 port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  On the front surface of the game board 13, an outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is disposed at a rail mounting portion provided on the inner frame 12. Similarly to the outer rail 62, an arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed of a strip-shaped metal plate is planted. The inner rail 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 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area).

  The firing region 701 will be described with reference to FIG. The launch area 701 is surrounded in the left-right direction by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 (partly including the guide member 605), and in the front-rear direction by the front surface of the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). This is an area that is a substantially arcuate path formed on the left side of the game area with the inner rail 61 therebetween.

  The outer rail 62 is composed of a long stainless steel metal band, and is attached to a rail mounting portion formed of resin (fluorine-containing polycarbonate having a low frictional resistance) disposed on the inner frame 12. . In particular, the surface facing the inner rail with a predetermined gap is formed of a single metal band, and when the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a passes through the launch path, The seam is touched so that the launch direction and launch intensity are not affected.

  The outer rail 62 may be planted on the game board 13 in the same manner as the inner rail 61.

  The launch path 701 is provided to guide the game balls launched from the ball launch unit provided in the lower dish unit 15 of the inner frame 12 from the upper part of the game board 13 to the game area. A gap 802 is formed between the start end portion of the launch path 701 and the end portion of the launch rail 801 described above, and the game balls that have fallen into the gap 802 flow down a foul ball passage 800b described later to the upper plate 17. And returned. On the other hand, the end portion of the launch path formed between the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 has a first opening 603 communicating with the game area, and the game ball fired by the ball launch unit 112a is the first. It passes through the opening 603 and reaches the game area.

  The launch path 701 has a passage width that allows two game balls to pass through at the start end, and is formed so as to gradually narrow toward the position where it passes through the guide member 605. At the passing position, the width of the passage is narrowed to allow passage of one game ball. And after passing the guide member 605, it forms so that it may become wide again to the width | variety which two game balls can pass again, and it gradually narrows again toward the terminal part from there. The reason why the passage width becomes narrow at the guide member 605 passing position will be described later.

  A return ball preventing member 68 is attached in the vicinity of the first opening 603. The return ball prevention member 68 prevents a situation in which the ball guided to the upper part of the game board 13 returns to the ball guide path again. The launch path 701 is provided with a second opening 604 serving as an opening of a foul ball entrance path 606, which will be described later, and a launch ball detection switch 208b that detects a game ball passing through the launch path 701. . 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. Further, a resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end portion of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end portion of the outer rail 62 is fixed. Has been.

  The ball launching unit 112a is a unitized mechanism that launches a game ball supplied from the upper plate 17 toward a game area provided on the game board 13. The ball launch unit 122a is composed of members such as a launch solenoid, a launch rail 801, a ball feed mechanism, and a positioning member, and is assembled to a base plate obtained by pressing a metal flat plate. The base plate assembled with each member is fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws.

  If the attachment position of each member constituting the ball launch unit 112a and the attachment position of the ball launch unit 112a to the inner frame are slightly different for each pachinko machine 10, the launch angle of the game ball on the game board 13 and Since the firing strength differs, high-accuracy mounting is required. Therefore, the base plate is provided with a fastening hole for attaching each member and a boss for fixing the position of each member, thereby enabling highly accurate attachment. Furthermore, a plurality (six) of screw holes for attaching the base plate to the inner frame are provided, and the base plate can be attached to the inner frame with high accuracy.

  The firing solenoid has a unit configuration in which a linear solenoid is accommodated in a case member. The firing solenoid is provided with a metal plunger disposed in parallel with the firing rail 801 in the longitudinal direction, and a resin cap covering the tip of the plunger. As a material for the cap, a polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer is employed in this embodiment. While the player is turning the operation handle 51, the firing solenoid repeats excitation and de-excitation every predetermined time (0.6 seconds), and the plunger is repeatedly moved up and down accordingly. . When the plunger protrudes, the game ball positioned on the firing rail 801 by a positioning member to be described later is launched toward an obliquely upward direction directed by the firing rail. A variable resistor that is linked to the operation handle 51 is connected to the launch solenoid, and the protruding speed of the plunger is adjusted based on the operation amount of the operation handle 51, so that the launch speed of the game ball and thus the jump amount is It is adjusted by the amount of rotation.

  The launch rail guides the game ball immediately after being launched by the launch solenoid, and a predetermined launch angle (20 degrees) is set so that the game ball is launched toward the launch area 701 provided on the front surface of the game board 13. I have it. The launch rail is formed in an M-shaped cross section, and has a shape that suppresses variations in the game balls by passing the game balls through the central groove. Further, in order to suppress the variation of the game balls and supply a more stable game ball to the launch area 701, the length of the launch rail 801 is reached from the launch solenoid mounting position to the upper end of the area covered by the lower dish unit 15. To 100mm. A gap 802 described later is provided between the end portion of the firing rail 801 and the firing area 701.

  The ball feeding mechanism sends out the game balls continuously supplied from the upper plate 17 one by one to the starting end of the firing rail 801. The ball feeding mechanism is attached to the base plate so as to cover the firing solenoid, and includes a metal piece and an electromagnet that adsorbs the metal piece inside, and the metal piece is excited when the electromagnet is excited. Has a mechanism that moves upward by its own weight when the electromagnet is de-energized. The mechanism is provided with an accommodating portion that can accommodate one game ball supplied from the upper plate 17 while the metal piece moves upward. When the electromagnet is de-energized and the metal piece moves downward due to its own weight, the above-described housing portion communicates with the guide passage to the firing rail 801, and the game ball housed in the housing portion faces the firing rail 801. It will flow down.

  The positioning member supports the game ball placed on the starting end portion of the launch rail 801, and can slightly change the launch position of the game ball. The positioning member is a cylindrical member attached to the base plate by an eccentric shaft, and the distance between the positioning member and the firing rail can be changed by rotating the cylindrical member about the eccentric shaft. It can be configured.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when a ball enters the first entrance 64, a special symbol (first design) is drawn, and when the ball passes the second entrance 67, a normal symbol (first 2 designs) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, Is also determined. When a special symbol wins, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a special gaming state, and at the same time, the specific winning opening 65a that is normally closed is until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won). ) Is released, and the opening is repeated 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, a large amount of balls are awarded to the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. There are two types of special symbol jackpot types: “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. After the special gaming state is over, the added value after the jackpot is over, according to these jackpot types Value (game value) is given to the player.

  In addition, when the special symbol (the first symbol) is drawn, after the special symbol variable display is started on the first symbol display device 37 and a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, A special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times the ball is held is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display. It is shown by the device 37 and also in the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is completed in the first symbol display device 37, if the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started. Note that a special winning opening 65a that is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the special gaming state is provided immediately below the first entrance 64. Therefore, during the special gaming state, the player hits a ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a, so that many balls enter the first winning opening 64. Therefore, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 is maximum (four times).

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67, whether or not the normal symbol is hit is determined. When hitting the normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. It becomes a state. That is, when a normal symbol is hit, it becomes easy for a ball to enter the first entrance 64, and as a result, a special symbol is easily drawn.

  In addition, when the normal symbol (the second symbol) is drawn, the normal symbol variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed, A normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When the ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the fluctuation display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is the first symbol display device 37. And is also shown in the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is finished in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started.

  As described above, there are two types of special jackpot types, “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. In both cases of “big hit A” and “big hit B”, a special gaming state (16R big hit) with 16 rounds is set. After that, in “Big Jack A”, as a value added after the big jackpot, the pachinko machine 10 is given a high probability state (special symbol probable state) of the special symbol from the end of the big jackpot until the next big jackpot is generated. The On the other hand, in “Big Jack B”, as a value added after the big hit, the normal symbol hit probability is increased from the end of the big hit until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times, and the normal symbol fluctuation time is set short. When done, a short state is granted.

  Here, the “high probability state of a special symbol” means a state in which the jackpot probability of a special symbol is increased, that is, a so-called special symbol high probability state (during special symbol change), in other words, a special gaming state (16R). It is the state of the game that is easy to shift to big hit. On the other hand, a case that is not a “high probability state of a special symbol” is called a “low probability state of a special symbol”, which has a lower probability of jackpot than the probability variation state of a special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of a special symbol is normal. Indicates the state (normal state of special symbol). The “normal symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time short-time state) means that the normal symbol hit probability is increased, the fluctuation time is shortened, and the opening time of the electric accessory attached to the first winning port 64 is reduced. This is a game state in which a ball is easy to enter the first entrance 64, which is long and the number of times of opening is large. On the other hand, when it is not “normal symbol short-time state”, it is called “normal symbol normal state”, which indicates that the normal symbol hit probability is normal, that is, the hit probability is lower than during short-time. .

  Hereinafter, the period during which the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of the special symbol after the end of the special symbol jackpot, that is, from the end of the jackpot until the next jackpot occurs, is the probability variation period of the special symbol. Call it. Also, after the special symbol jackpot ends, the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, that is, from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends a predetermined number of times (100 times), Usually referred to as a short time period of a symbol (also simply referred to as a short time period). In order to make the explanation easy to understand, a short time period of a normal symbol is shown by using the number of times of drawing a special symbol. For example, if the predetermined number is 100 times, it is described that the short time period of the normal symbol is 100 times.

  The number of rounds may be changed according to the type of jackpot, or the number of rounds may be changed only for a part of the jackpot type. Also, for example, instead of changing the period when the “normal symbol time-short state” is changed according to the type of jackpot, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count of opening an electrically-driven accessory in the hit of a normal symbol. Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the “special symbol high probability state” and the “normal symbol short-time state”, but after the “special symbol high-probability state”, the “normal symbol short-time state” You may comprise so that it may become.

  Moreover, what is necessary is just to determine arbitrarily the duration of a time-short state. For example, when the jackpot type is “Big Jack A”, after the “Big Jack A”, the short-time state of the normal symbol is continued until the special symbol lottery is completed 30 times. ”After the end of the special symbol lottery may be continued 60 times until the special symbol lottery ends. Further, instead of the number of times of drawing a special symbol, the normal symbol time-saving state may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 minutes) elapses.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power supply or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is always set to the “special symbol low probability state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “high probability state of special symbol” may be set.

  Also, when the special symbol is a big win and the transition from the “normal symbol normal state” to the “normal symbol short-time state”, the special symbol lottery after the jackpot of the special symbol is completed (100 times) Times) until the end. On the other hand, after a special symbol jackpot is reached, if the new special symbol jackpot is not reached before the special symbol for lottery is completed, the game returns to the “normal state of normal symbols”. As described above, the number of short times is determined by the jackpot type of the special symbol. If the jackpot type is “big jack B”, the predetermined number of times is 100.

  If the special symbol jackpot is newly won while the “ordinary symbol hourly state” continues, the “ordinary symbol hourly state” is further changed after the new special symbol jackpot ends. This is continued until the lottery of special symbols corresponding to the number of jackpots is completed. For example, after becoming “big hit B” and moving to “normal symbol short-time state”, when the “special symbol short-time state” is reached in the 10th special symbol lottery, ”Is continued until the special symbol lottery is performed 100 times after the end. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is made while the “ordinary symbol time saving state” is continued, each time the new special symbol jackpot type is selected, the time saving period (“ The duration of “short-time state of normal symbol” is updated.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b as light emitting means on the upper right portion (right upper portion in FIG. 2) of the game area when viewed from the front. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a perform a variable display by indicating whether or not a special symbol lottery performed in accordance with a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is being executed or not. As a stopped symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or variation is not executed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the special symbol (the first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times that the ball has entered is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is configured to be suspended up to 4 times, but the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. Note that the LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 (high probability states of special symbols) And normal symbols, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, but if it is a big hit, it corresponds to the big hit type (big hit A, big hit B) A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

  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. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. . The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the display contents are controlled by a display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle and right A column is 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. In the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays on the first symbol display device 37. Corresponding decorative display is performed. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. The third symbol is composed of ten kinds of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9”. 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) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki, helmet, etc., almost full front of the wooden box, 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 of the special symbol performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) described later is a big hit, the variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. The jackpot is configured to occur after the change display is finished. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, the variable display in which the same main symbols are not arranged is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit A”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which “0, 2, 4, 6, 8”, which are even numbers, are added are arranged. Further, if “big hit B”, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which “1, 3, 5, 9”, which is an odd number excluding “7”, are added. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is off, the variable display in which the main symbols of the same number are not aligned is performed.

  The display screen of the 3rd symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two vertically, the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for displaying the 3rd symbol variably, the other upper 1/3 is the notice effect, The sub display area Ds displays the character, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

  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 symbol row 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 order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. 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 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. The middle part of the main display area Dm is set as the active line L1, and in each game, the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Is displayed. If the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in this embodiment) is arranged on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped, a jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

  On the other hand, the sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Among these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of spheres that have not been changed (reserved spheres) among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, and the small area Ds2 And Ds3 are areas for displaying the notice effect image.

  On the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, a moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, and it is suggested to the player that the player is more likely to make a big hit than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action, sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out.

  On the other hand, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 (1st symbol display device 37), the number of entrances is up to 4 times. The number of held balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed per one reserved ball number, and the number of reserved balls is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one ball, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates 4 balls. In addition, when the number of reserved balls is not displayed in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

  In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball inlet 64 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of balls to be held is not limited to four times, but three times. You may set below or 5 times (for example, 8 times). Moreover, it replaces with the display of the number of reservation balls in small area Ds1, and the aspect which changes the number of reservation balls by a part in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81, or the area divided into four by the number of reservation balls (For example, the color or lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Furthermore, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of held balls, corresponding to the maximum number of held balls, and the number of held balls may be displayed according to the number of held lamps that are lit.

  In the main controller 110, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol lottery is performed using the ball as a trigger, and then a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. Variation display of symbols is executed. The variation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, the third symbol display device 81 changes the third symbol according to the variation display of the first symbol display device 37. Display is performed.

  When the 3rd symbol variation display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, first, the 3rd symbol's high-speed variation display is started, and then a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds to 60 seconds). When the time elapses, the display switches to the medium-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol, and further switches to the low-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol. Here, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot, the stop display in which the main symbols of the same number (the third symbol) are aligned is performed, the variation effect is ended, and then the jackpot effect is started. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, a stop display in which the main symbols of the same number (the third symbol) are not aligned is performed, the variation effect ends, and if there is a pending start prize, The next special symbol will be drawn and the next variation effect will be started.

  The jackpot effect is divided into three periods: a period in which the opening effect is performed, a period in which the round effect is performed, and a period in which the ending effect is performed. The opening effect is to notify the player that the pachinko machine 10 will shift to the special gaming state from now on, and the specific winning opening 65a that is normally closed will be opened repeatedly, thereby increasing the player's expectation. The round effect is an effect for notifying the player of the number of rounds to be started. In addition, the ending effect notifies the player of the end of the special gaming state, and also notifies the player of the game value (ordinary symbol time period) given to the player after the jackpot ends (displays the time period). Or, it is an effect for notifying the player that a lottery result will be a big hit in a special symbol lottery that is on hold (to perform a definite effect display). In the ending effect, the fact that the game value (ordinary symbol short time period) is notified to the player is referred to as “short time period display”, and the lottery result is a big hit in the reserved special symbol lottery. This is referred to as “confirmed effect display” being performed.

  When the jackpot effect is performed in the third symbol display device 81, as shown in FIG. 5A, first, the main controller 110 controls the sound lamp control in accordance with the timing at which the stop display of the third symbol is made. An opening command is transmitted to the device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the opening effect is started after the changing effect.

  Next, a round number command indicating the first round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 at the timing when the opening effect ends. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the round effect corresponding to the first round is started following the opening effect. In the present embodiment, after the pachinko machine 10 transitions to the special game state, the state is continued until the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

  After the first round is started and the specific winning opening 65a is opened, the specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won). At the same time, the first round ends. Then, the start timing of the second round is immediately reached, and a round number command indicating the second round is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the round effect corresponding to the second round is started following the round effect corresponding to the first round. When the second round is started, the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed as in the case of the first round. After that, each time a new round is started, a round number command indicating the new number of rounds is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the opening / closing control of the specific winning opening 65a is performed. Done. Thereby, each round production from the 1st round to the 16th round is executed in order.

  Then, an ending command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 in accordance with the timing at which the opening / closing of the specific winning opening 65a ends 16 times (16 rounds). As a result, the ending effect is started on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, in the ending effect, the end of the special gaming state is notified to the player, and a short time period display is performed (the game value given to the player after the jackpot end (the short time period of the normal symbol) is the game. Or a finalized effect display is performed (the player is notified that the lottery result will be a big hit in the special symbol lottery that is on hold). Whether the “short time display” or “definite effect display” is performed in the ending effect depends on the jackpot type of the special symbol this time, the jackpot type of the reserved special symbol, the value of a counter (not shown), etc. Selected based on

  When “short time display” is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, “100 chances” (period An example of information) is displayed. This screen is displayed when a special symbol lottery is made and the lottery result is “Big Jack B”. After the jackpot ends, the special symbol lottery ends 100 times. Means to continue. When this screen is displayed, the player can easily recognize the period in which the normal symbol time-saving state will continue (the normal symbol time-saving period).

  The longer the short time period of the normal symbol, the more opportunities for the ball to pass through the second entrance 67, so there will be more opportunities for the normal symbol to be drawn, and there will also be an opportunity to win the normal symbol. Become more. Therefore, since there are many opportunities for the electric symbol to be released as a big hit of the normal symbol, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64 and the special symbol lottery is easily performed. Therefore, the longer the short time period of the displayed normal symbol, the stronger the expectation that a special symbol will be a big hit, and it can be given to the player, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased it can. Therefore, the player can be continuously motivated to participate in the game.

  Further, since the first entrance 64 is a winning entrance from which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters, the electric symbol is released as a big hit of a normal symbol, and the ball enters the first entrance. As it easily enters the ball opening 64, the number of prize balls increases. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 is in a state where it is difficult to reduce the number of possessions or a state in which the possession is not decreased even if a game is performed. You can get a feeling of a period that you can get a big jackpot of special symbols in the absence. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, the player can have the willingness to participate in the game continuously.

  On the other hand, when the “definite effect display” is performed on the third symbol display device 81, for example, “Super Chance!” (Another example of information) is displayed on the lower right of the screen of the third symbol display device 81. . This screen means that a lottery result will always be a big hit if any lottery is held among lots of special symbols that are on hold. When this screen is displayed, the player can recognize that it will be a special symbol jackpot in the special symbol lottery that has been put on hold. Can be held. Therefore, since the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, the player can be continuously given willingness to participate in the game.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs a variable display by indicating, by a lighting state, whether or not a normal symbol lottery performed as the ball passes through the second entrance 67, As a stop symbol after the end of the change, a normal symbol (second symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is indicated by a lighting state.

  More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol “◯” and the symbol “x” as the second symbol are alternately lit. Fluctuation display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is activated for a predetermined time. As a result, it is configured such that a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and also lit on the second symbol holding lamp 84. The Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  The normal symbol (second symbol) variable display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37. Alternatively, a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the sphere at the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, but is limited to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more. (For example, 8 times) may be set. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 draws a special symbol, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the special symbol lottery performed by the main controller 110 is a big win, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so that the big win is stopped after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed. In addition, a stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the game state transitions to a special game state (16 rounds of big hit) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. 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 16 times (16 rounds). 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 is a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And. 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 large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  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.

  The left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13 are provided with an adhering space K1 for adhering a certificate paper, an identification label, etc. It can be visually recognized through the window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 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.

  Next, the passage forming member 800 provided on the front side of the inner frame 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. The passage forming member 800 is composed of a unit base portion assembled to the inner frame 12 and a unit cover assembled to the lower tray unit 15, and the game ball can be moved by closing the lower tray unit 15 with respect to the inner frame 12. It is formed in a state where a passage width capable of passing one ball is secured. With such a configuration, even if a ball clogging occurs in the passage forming member 800, the inside of the passage can be easily inspected simply by opening the lower dish unit 15 from the inner frame 12. When adopting a configuration in which a ball passage is formed by closing a plurality of members in this manner, a passage surface through which a game ball passes through one member and another surface constituting a passage in the other member In this way, it is possible to prevent the ball flow from becoming unstable due to contact with the joint of each member when the game ball passes through the ball passage. In the present embodiment, even in the case of a complicated spherical passage, the inside of the passage can be easily inspected, so that the unit base and the unit cover are each molded from a resin molded product (polycarbonate).

  The passage forming member 800 does not have to have the above-described configuration, and may be a part of a spherical passage. Moreover, the structure which attaches a unit cover with respect to a unit base should just be sufficient as long as a ball path can be comprised by assembling | attaching a unit base and a unit cover.

  The passage forming member 800 includes a lower tray discharge passage 800a for discharging the game ball to the lower tray 50 when the upper tray 17 (see FIG. 1) is full, and does not reach the game area or once the game area. A foul ball passage 800b for discharging a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a foul ball) that has entered the launch path 701 after colliding with a nail or the like to the upper plate 17 and a ball removal switch (not shown) At the time of the ball removal operation for operating (1)), a discharge ball discharge passage 800c for discharging the game ball on the discharge rail 801 to the lower plate 50 is formed. The passage forming member 800 integrally forms the lower dish discharge passage 800a, the foul ball passage 800b, and the firing ball discharge passage 800c, and thus has a configuration rather than forming each passage with a separate member. It can be simplified to reduce the part cost, the number of parts can be reduced to reduce the assembly cost, or the parts can be formed compactly to facilitate the layout of other parts. In addition, since the plurality of passages are collectively molded with resin, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the positional relationship between the passages.

  In particular, the joining portion where the game ball flowing down the lower tray discharge passage 800a and the game ball flowing down the launch ball discharge passage 800c are pre-molded with resin, so the game ball flowing down the lower tray discharge passage 800a has priority. Thus, it is possible to reliably and easily realize the configuration of flowing down from the upper side of the projecting ball discharge passage 800c to the lower plate discharge port 50a so as to flow down to the lower plate.

  A gap 802 of about 40 mm is formed between the launch rail 801 and the launch path 701 formed by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 on the front surface of the game board 13 so as to accept a foul ball dropped from this gap. Is provided with a foul ball passage 800b. The foul balls received in the foul ball passage 800b are discharged to the upper plate 17 from the upper plate discharge port 17a.

  At the right end of the passage forming member 800, a launch ball discharge passage 800c, which is a passage for a game ball connecting the downstream side of the launch rail 801 and the lower dish discharge port 50a, is formed. A shutter mechanism (not shown) that can be opened and closed is provided at the entrance of the firing ball discharge passage 800c, and a shutter release mechanism (not shown) provided on the upper plate 17 is operated to open the shutter mechanism. Next, the game ball located on the launch rail is discharged to the launch ball discharge passage 800c and returned to the lower plate 50.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the foul ball passage 800b is guided to the upper plate 17, but may be guided directly to the ball launch unit 112a instead of the upper plate 17. In this way, even if a foul ball is generated, it can be quickly fired again.

  Next, the configuration in the vicinity of the foul ball entrance passage 606 provided on the lower left side of the launch path 701 in the launch path 701 provided in the game board 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The foul ball entrance passage 606 is a passage through which the foul ball flows down, and is divided in the width direction by the outer rail 62, the guide member 605, and the entrance passage formation member 607 erected on the game board 13. A passage in which front and rear surfaces of the glass unit 16 are partitioned. This is a space where game balls branched from the launch path 701 by the second opening 604 flow down. The foul ball that has flowed down in the foul ball entering passage 606 enters the foul winning port 601 provided in the passage. As described above, since the glass unit 16 forms the front surface of the foul ball entrance passage 606, the inside of the passage can be visually confirmed. Moreover, inspection in the passage can be easily performed by opening the front frame 14 to which the glass unit 16 is attached.

  The second opening 604 is formed between the outer rail 62 and the guide member 605 constituting the outer peripheral side of the firing path 701 formed in an arc shape. The second opening 604 is located on the outer peripheral side of a region in which the launch ball is launched in the upper left direction (hereinafter referred to as the lower left chord region) in the launch route 701, that is, when the foul ball flows down by its own weight. Is provided at a position (hereinafter referred to as a left lower chord position) that abuts on the outer peripheral side. The reason why the second opening 604 is provided in the lower left chord position in this way is that a foul ball generated near the end of the launch path 701 can enter the second opening 604 by its own weight. When the second opening 604 is provided in the vicinity of the end of the launch path 701, that is, in a region in which the launched game ball moves to the upper right (hereinafter referred to as the upper left chord region), the foul ball flows down by its own weight. The position that comes into contact with this is the inner peripheral side (inner rail 61) of the firing path 701 (hereinafter referred to as the upper left chord position). In the present embodiment, the launch path 701 has a left arc shape so that the game ball is fired toward the upper left side. However, even if the arc configuration other than the present embodiment is adopted, By providing the second opening 604 on the side that abuts by its own weight, it becomes possible to easily enter the foul ball.

  Next, a configuration near the second opening 604 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of region II in the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. On the guide member 605 side (right side in FIG. 3) of the second opening 604, a guide member 602 for guiding the foul ball to the second opening is provided. The guide member 602 is formed of an elastic member (urethane), and its mounting base 602a is fixed to the game board 13 with screws. Since the attachment base portion 602a is covered with the protection portion 605b of the guide member 605, the game ball does not collide. The guide member 602 extends to about half the width direction of the firing path 701 in order to receive the foul ball, and prevents the foul ball from flowing down to the starting end of the firing path 701. The game ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a rolls on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 and then comes into contact with the guide member 602. The tip of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is guided by the guide member. Since the protection base is formed so as to cover the mounting base 602a of 602, it is the tip of the guide member 602 that comes into contact with the launched game ball. The guide member 602 is formed of an elastic member, and elastically deforms in a direction in which a tip portion thereof enters the foul ball entrance passage 606 when it comes into contact with a game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a (dotted line in FIG. 3). Then, a part of the second opening 604 is covered. In this state, the guide member 602 faces the second opening, and the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrowed.

  Therefore, when the game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a passes in the vicinity of the guiding member 602, the guiding member 602 is elastically deformed, so that the firing force is not significantly reduced. Further, since the opening width of the second opening 604 becomes narrow due to the elastic deformation of the guide member, it is possible to launch smoothly without falling into the second opening. Then, after the launched game ball has passed, the guide member 602 is elastically returned to the original position.

  Next, explanation will be given when the guide member 602 collides with the foul ball. The guide member 602 is configured such that the tip end portion protrudes toward the firing path 701 from a straight line connecting the inclined surface 605 a of the guide member 605 and the inclined surface start end portion of the outer rail 62. Further, the outer rail 62 and the second opening 604 are formed so that an extension line of the inclined surface of the outer rail 62 toward the second opening 604 is directed into the second opening 604. The foul sphere flowing down from the outer rail 62 side at the location configured as described above enters the second opening 604 along one of the following paths.

  When entering the second opening 604 without touching the guide member 602, the falling speed of the foul ball is reduced by the protrusion 605a for preventing the foul winning opening 601 from reaching the foul winning opening 601 with its momentum. The winning opening 601 is reached. On the other hand, when entering the second opening after contacting the guide member 602, the guide member is elastically deformed in the direction of entering the launch path 701 by an external force received from the foul ball. After the falling speed of the foul ball is reduced by this elastic deformation, the foul winning opening 601 is reached.

  Even if the guiding member 602 is elastically deformed in the direction of entering the firing path 701 by an external force received from the foul sphere, the protective portion 605b of the guide member 605 restricts the change of the guiding member 602, so The launching path 701 is not blocked by the external force received, and the guiding member is only to the extent that the opening width of the second opening 604 is increased (to the extent that the gap between the guiding member 602 and the protective portion 605b in FIG. 3 is eliminated). Only 602 is elastically deformed. Even in such an elastically deformed state, the passage width of the launch path 701 immediately after passing through the guide member 605 so that the game balls launched by the ball launch unit 112a can pass through the launch path 701 passes two game balls. The width is possible.

  By using such a configuration, it is possible to achieve both a function of receiving a foul ball and guiding it to the foul ball entry path 606 and a function of smoothly passing a game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a. It becomes. Further, since the elastic deformation of the guide member 602 is limited by using a guide member 605 that is a member different from the guide member 602, the guide member 602 is unidirectionally (direction to enter the foul ball entrance path 606). Can be easily changed, and it is possible to eliminate the need to use a complicated technique of making the material difficult to change in the other direction (direction in which the launch path is blocked).

  The guide member 602 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may be any configuration that does not block the game ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a and has a function of guiding the foul ball to the second opening. Well, for example, a spring configuration that can rotate the mounting base 602a and return to the origin position, and a variable configuration that pivotally supports a plate member by the mounting base 602a, or a rotating body that can rotate only in the game ball launch direction are used. The configuration may be acceptable.

  Moreover, even if it is a structure which does not change, the structure which has the said function should just be sufficient, for example, a foul ball | bowl will flow down to the ball | bowl launching unit 112a side by providing the guide path which tapers gradually along the launch direction of a launch ball. It is good also as a structure which prevents doing. In this embodiment, urethane is used as the elastic member, but any material having excellent impact resilience may be used, and other rubber (silicon rubber or the like) may be used. Further, the mounting position of the guide member 602 may be on the inner rail 61 side.

  In the foul ball entry passage 606, a projection 605c formed integrally with the guide member 605 is provided so as to cover the foul prize entry port 601 as will be described in detail later. It prevents a collision.

  The foul ball that has flowed down the foul ball entry path 606 enters the foul prize opening 601, and flows down the collection path (not shown) in the same manner as the game balls that have won the other prize openings, and then the game board 13. It is discharged to an out port (not shown) provided on the back surface. The foul winning switch 208a detects a foul ball that has entered the foul winning opening 601. The detection result is a prize ball payout process (not shown) or a ball abnormality determination process (S1004 in FIG. 23). Used for.

  The launch ball detection switch 208b is a proximity switch that detects a game ball that has passed through the launch path 701, and its detection result is used for a ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004 in FIG. 23) described later. The shot ball detection switch 208b is provided in the vicinity of the guide member 602, which is a position where the shot game ball can be detected and the foul ball does not flow backward.

  It should be noted that by determining whether or not the direction in which the game ball passes can be detected as the shot ball detection switch 208b, it is determined whether the detected game ball is a played ball or a foul ball that has flowed backward through the launch path 701. Therefore, the mounting position of the firing ball detection switch 208b can be made free. The switch that can detect the passing direction of the game ball includes a passage portion through which the game balls pass in a row and a plurality of detection units provided along the passing direction of the game ball. ) To detect the passing direction of the game ball, and specifically, a technique for detecting a change in the magnetic field and an electric signal corresponding to the change in the magnetic field can be considered.

  In the present embodiment, the foul ball entrance path 606 is configured to have an acute angle with respect to the launch path 701. This is a configuration for taking a countermeasure against fraud against the flow of the game ball and the foul winning opening 601 in the launch path 701, and will be described in detail later.

  Here, the flow of the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a rolls on the launch rail 801, jumps over the gap 802 with the momentum, and rolls on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605. Thereafter, the game ball rolling on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and passes along the outer rail 62 through the first opening 603 provided with the return ball prevention member 68 to the game area. Be launched.

  Of the game balls launched by the ball launch unit 112a, the flow of the foul sphere differs depending on where the foul sphere is generated. When a foul ball is generated on the terminal side of the firing path 701, the ball is guided into the foul ball entrance passage 606 by the guide member 602, and enters the foul prize opening 601 provided in the foul ball entrance passage. As will be described in detail later, the number of payouts (number of winning balls) based on the ball entering the foul winning port 601 is set to 1 and payout control is performed based on the game ball entering the foul winning port 601. A game ball is paid out from the device 111 to the upper bowl 17.

  On the other hand, the foul sphere generated on the start end side of the launch path 701, specifically, on the start end side of the launch path 701 with respect to the second opening 604 serving as a branch port to the foul ball entrance path 606 falls into the gap 802. Then, it is returned to the upper plate 17 through the foul ball passage 800b.

  In the present embodiment, the foul ball is branched by the second opening 604 or the gap 802, and the game balls are supplied to the upper plate 17, so that the player can play the game based on the occurrence of the foul ball. Since the ball is supplied to the upper plate, it can be fired again as it is. In addition, since two configurations (second opening 604, gap 802) for branching the foul sphere are provided at different positions on the firing path 701, the foul sphere is launched on the side close to the place where the foul sphere is generated. The period during which the foul sphere stays in the launch path 701 can be shortened as compared with the case where there is only one configuration for branching the foul sphere. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a vicious circle in which a game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a collides with a foul ball staying in the launch path 701 and a new foul ball is generated.

  Further, since the foul ball entry path 606 is used as a configuration for branching the foul ball from the launch path on the game board 13, the foul ball is returned from the game board 13 side toward the front frame 14 as usual. There is no need to provide a passage. Therefore, the limited space in the gaming machine on the front frame side can be effectively used as a space for installing other members (for example, decorative members and frame buttons). Further, since it is not necessary to provide a foul ball dedicated passage so as to communicate with the front frame 14 side on the game board 13 side, the design flexibility of the game board 13 is increased, and the pachinko machine that can improve the interest for the player. 10 can be provided.

  Here, a characteristic configuration of each member provided in the vicinity of the launch path 701 will be described. The inclination angle on the launch rail 801 is designed so that the game ball reaches above the lowermost end portion of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 so that the shot game ball surely jumps over the gap 802 (about 20 degrees). The inclination angle of the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605 is designed to be steeper (about 30 degrees) than the inclination angle on the launch rail 801, and the gap 802 is positioned on the flow direction extension line of the inclined surface 605a. Therefore, the foul ball that flows down on the guide member 605 falls into the gap 802. In addition, it is designed so that the launch ball that rolls on the inclined surface 605 a of the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604. Specifically, an extension line A (see FIG. 4) that extends the inclined surface 605 a in the firing direction is configured to reach above the lower end of the outer rail 62.

  In addition, the second opening 604 is designed to face the lower end extension line of the outer rail 62. Therefore, the foul ball that has flowed down along the outer rail 62 is configured to surely fall into the second opening 604. That is, the falling direction of the foul ball that has flowed down along the outer rail 62 so that the foul ball entering path 606 has an acute angle with respect to the game ball firing direction (rolling direction) of the inclined surface 605 a of the guide member 605. On the other hand, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is formed to be bent with respect to the firing path 701 so that the foul ball entrance passage 606 (second opening 604) is located on the extension line thereof.

  By adopting such a configuration, the region through which the projecting ball passes, the gap 802 and the second opening 604 can be provided at different positions so that the firing ball does not fall and the foul ball falls. can do. The same effect can be obtained even if a step is provided in each passage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the passage width of the launch path 701 is designed to be narrow at a position where the protection portion 605b of the guide member 605 and the inner rail 61 face each other. This is to ensure that the foul sphere generated at the end of the launch path does not flow down to the start end of the launch path, but flows down to the foul ball entrance path 606 without fail.

  In the present embodiment, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is provided on the lower left side of the game board 13. This is because the player does not feel uncomfortable when responding by paying out a prize ball, instead of directly returning the foul ball as in the prior art. In other words, since the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 17 by the entry of the foul ball, the upper plate 17 (specifically, the upper plate 17 is described in detail as if the ball that won the foul winning port 601 seems to have returned to the upper plate). Is provided on the lower left side of the game board 13 above and in the vicinity of the place where the game ball is discharged.

  As described above, by using the foul ball entry path 606 for processing the foul ball in the launch path 701, it is not necessary to form a dedicated path for returning the foul ball to the player. There is a possibility that a player may illegally acquire a game ball by manipulating the thread by inserting the game ball with a thread into the foul winning opening 601 provided in the foul ball entrance path 606. A configuration for preventing the above-described fraud will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a game ball to which a thread 610 that is a thread-like body is attached has reached the foul winning switch 208a in the foul ball entry path 606, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state after the thread 610 moves in the direction of an arrow 611 by the player pulling the thread 610.

  FIG. 5A shows a state in which a game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is launched by the ball launch unit 112 a and the game ball reaches the foul prize switch 208 a in the foul prize opening 601. The game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is thrown from the upper plate 17 like a normal game ball, and is launched by the ball launch unit 112a.

  Note that the thread 610 used for such illegal games is made of a material that can withstand the weight of the game ball and is thin enough not to be caught by the structure in the ball launch unit 112a. Specifically, piano wire, fishing line (made of nylon), cotton thread, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is bent so as to have an acute angle with respect to the game ball launch direction (rolling direction) of the game ball rolling on the inclined surface 605a of the guide member 605. When the game ball reaches the foul winning opening 601 (foul winning switch 208a), the thread 610 attached to the game ball is substantially V-shaped (or substantially U-shaped) ((a )reference).

  In FIG. 5A, the guide member 602 is in contact with the inside of the substantially V-shaped thread 610, receives the load of the game ball from the thread 610, and the tip thereof is on the foul ball entrance path 606 side. Is bent.

  The thread 610 is also in contact with the protrusion 605c of the guide member 605. This will be described with reference to FIG. The protruding portion 605a is configured to cover the foul winning opening 601 and its tip end (line B in FIG. 4) protrudes to the left from the end portion (line C in FIG. 4) of the foul winning opening 601. (Line B is to the left of line C). Therefore, a part of the substantially V-shaped thread 610 comes into contact with the protruding portion 605a. 4 is a vertical line that comes into contact with the tip position of the protrusion 605c, and line C in FIG. 4 is a vertical line that comes into contact with one end of the foul winning opening 601 (one end on the side where the protrusion 605c protrudes). Is a line.

  FIG. 5B shows a state in which the player operates the thread 610 from the state of FIG. 5A and the thread 610 moves in the direction of the arrow 611 (opposite to the direction in which the game ball is fired). In this state, the game ball to which the thread 610 is attached is positioned above the foul winning switch 208a. In this way, by alternately repeating the states of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, an act of illegally acquiring a game ball by detecting a winning switch multiple times using one game ball is performed. It will be.

  Next, differences from FIG. 5A will be described with reference to FIG. In addition to the change of the position of the game ball to which the thread 610 is attached as described above, the bending state of the guide member 602 is greatly different. This is because the guide member 602 is bent by the friction energy generated by the movement of the yarn 610 and bent in the moving direction of the yarn 610. That is, because the thread 610 moves in the direction opposite to the direction in which the game ball is fired, the guide member 602 receives an external force stronger than the external force when it collides with the foul ball. The external force referred to here is conceptually used as all the force received by the guide member 602 and the force received by a part of the guide member 602, and the tip surface of the guide member 602 is moved by the movement of the thread 610. Among them, since one point in contact with the thread 610 receives an external force, the tip of the guide member 602 is greatly elastically deformed.

  As described above, the guiding member 602 is elastically deformed with the movement of the thread 610, whereby the movement of the thread 610 and the movement of the game ball are not interlocked, and it becomes possible to make the illegal game difficult. When elastically deforming, the position of the game ball can be prevented from moving even if the thread 610 is pulled by elastically deforming the thread 610 so that the entire length of the thread 610 is shortened. As such a configuration, a member that contracts by frictional energy generated by the movement of the yarn 610 can be considered.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the leading end of the guide member 602 is bent so as to block the firing path 701 as the thread 610 moves, so that a normal game is performed during an illegal act using the thread 610. Even so, the game ball fired by the ball launching unit 112a can come into contact with the guide member 602 (or the thread 610), and the fired game ball can be normally restricted from reaching the game area.

  In this embodiment, the guide member 602 has a function of limiting the movement of the thread 610 or limiting the launch of a game ball when performing a normal game while operating the thread 610. In addition to 602, a new member may be used as a fraud countermeasure member.

  In addition, you may provide the cutting means which can cut | disconnect the thread | yarn 610 in the projection part 605c. By doing in this way, the thread | yarn 610 is cut | disconnected in the position contact | abutted with the projection part 605c, and it becomes possible to prevent the injustice mentioned above beforehand. As the cutting means, it is conceivable to use a friction force and a pressure when the yarn 610 moves to perform cutting. Moreover, you may provide a cutting | disconnection means also in the site | part in which the guide member is provided. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to provide a cutting | disconnection means in two places where the thread | yarn 610 contacts, and it becomes possible to prevent an unauthorized game more.

  Note that a detection switch may be provided on the protrusion 605c so that a contact state for a predetermined time or longer can be detected. Even in this way, it is possible to monitor whether the game ball with a thread has entered the foul ball entry path 606. The place where such a detection switch is installed is not limited to this, and it may be anywhere where the game ball does not contact for a long time and the thread 610 contacts. Further, a detection switch that detects that the guide member 602 is elastically deformed by the thread 610 and contacts the wall (inner rail 61) on the opposite side of the firing path 701 may be provided, or the firing path 701 (with the guide member 605) may be provided. You may provide the sensor which detects that the thread | yarn 610 exists in the location which the inner rail 61 opposes. This sensor may be any sensor provided with a plurality of detection units along the launch path 701 and capable of determining that the plurality of sensors are continuously detecting an object for a predetermined period or longer. It is possible to prevent erroneous detection due to the passing of the game ball or dust attached to the detection unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control 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 the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

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

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). 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. In addition, the ball paid out by the payout device 133 is paid out to the upper plate 17 through the upper plate discharge port 17a by a ball flow down path (not shown). A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131. In addition, not only the upper plate 17 but also a ball supply passage (not shown) for supplying a game ball to the ball launching unit 112a, a ball supply path, and a ball flow path where the ball discharged by the payout device 133 flows down It may be allowed to flow down to the launch unit 112a, or a plurality of such paths may be provided, and the flow destination may be switched by the flow path switching mechanism. In this case, the flow path switching mechanism may be operated so that only the payout of the winning ball based on the game ball that has entered the foul ball winning opening 601 described above flows down to the ball supply passage or the ball launching unit 112a. By doing so, it becomes possible to quickly play a game using a game ball given by the generation of a foul ball.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, 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. 6). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Although the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 used in the first embodiment has been described above, the pachinko machine 10 converts the foul sphere generated in the launch path 701 into the foul sphere entrance path 606 by the guide member 602. The foul ball enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the foul ball entrance passage 606. Then, one game ball is paid out from the payout control device 111 based on the entry into the foul ball winning opening 601 and given to the upper plate 17. By using such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated passage for returning the game ball to the upper plate 17 as a response to the foul ball, and the cost for manufacturing the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced. In addition, like the pachinko machine 10, the use of a prize ball payout mechanism based on entering a winning opening, which the pachinko machine 10 has conventionally, can achieve more effects.

  In this embodiment, when one foul ball is detected, a configuration in which one prize ball is paid out is used. However, it is only necessary that a game value equivalent to the detected foul ball can be given to the player. For example, in the case of a gaming machine that digitally manages a possessed ball, a signal equivalent to one gaming ball may be sent to the digital. In addition, the number of game balls used and the game value of one change of the special symbol 1 are associated in advance, the number of detected foul balls is counted, and when the predetermined number is reached, the game ball The special symbol 1 may be changed as a game value equivalent to the number.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the guide member 602 that guides the foul ball to the foul ball entrance path is provided so as to be elastically deformed in the direction in which the opening width of the second opening 604 is widened by coming into contact with the foul ball. Therefore, the foul sphere can be efficiently guided to the foul sphere entrance passage. In addition, when the foul ball is not in contact with the guide member 602, the opening width of the second opening 604 is narrower than in the state where the foul ball is in contact. It becomes possible to make it difficult to enter the second opening 604.

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the first embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 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. The payout control device 111 and the main control device 110 are configured to be capable of bidirectional transmission / reception by a data transmission / reception circuit. However, for the sub-control device such as the sound lamp control device 113, the main control device 110 is provided. To the sub-control device in only one direction.

  In main controller 110, special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, display setting on first symbol display device 37, display setting on second symbol display device 83, and display setting on third symbol display device 81 The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. These counters, etc., are a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37, a display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting on the third symbol display device 81. For example, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is used.

  In order to select a special symbol lottery and the first symbol random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the special symbol lottery for setting the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 The first per-type counter C2 used for the selection, the stop-type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-service stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 A counter CINI1 and a variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. In addition, the second random number counter C4 is used for lottery of normal symbols, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second 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, for example, at an interval of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 21). Then, 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 special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a including one execution area and four reservation areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first entrance slot. Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored in accordance with the timing of entering the ball 64. In addition, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the second entrances (through gates) 67.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399) and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 399 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 399). It is the composition which returns to. 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 random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 399, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. The random number value that is a special symbol jackpot is set by a special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is the special symbol jackpot random number table C1. When it matches with the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by the symbol jackpot random number table, it is determined that the jackpot of the special symbol. In addition, this special symbol jackpot random number table is used for special symbols at low probability (period when the special symbol is in a low probability state), and at high probability (special symbols) that have a higher probability of winning a special symbol than that low probability. The period of a high probability state) is divided into two types, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between when the special symbol has a low probability and when the special symbol has a high probability. Note that the first per random number table for a special symbol with a high probability and the first per random number table for a special symbol with a low probability are provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 (not shown) (not shown). (See FIG. 6 (a)).

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when the special symbol is a big hit, and increments one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). Then, after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding in the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the sphere storage area 203a.

  Here, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is off.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The display mode is that of the special symbol jackpot. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a.

  The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first per random number counter C1, when the special symbol has a low probability, there is one random value that is a big hit of the special symbol, and the random value is “0”. Is stored in a special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability. In this way, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 1 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/400”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are ten random numbers that are jackpots of the special symbol, and the values “0-9” are stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a high probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 10 among the total number of random number values, so the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/40”.

  Note that the random value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the low probability time and the random number value that is the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high probability time are duplicate values. In order to prevent this, a random value corresponding to each jackpot may be set. Here, if there is a value that is always used as a jackpot random value regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the random value may be input from the outside, and the jackpot may be easily illegally assigned. On the other hand, depending on the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of a special symbol or a low probability state of a special symbol), by changing the random number value that is a big jackpot, Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict random numbers, so that fraud can be suppressed.

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-99. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the first hit type counter C2, the big hit type when the random number value is “0 to 49” is “big hit A”. The jackpot type when the random number value is “50 to 99” is “jackpot B”.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that two types of hit types (big hit A and big hit B) are determined based on the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. The random value for determining the jackpot type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 is set by the first hit type selection table 202b. 110 ROM 202 is provided.

  For example, the stop type selection counter C3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 99) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop type at the time of release displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop type selection counter C3, and after reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, 98, 99), and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach. Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected that are “completely out” (for example, a range of 0 to 89) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a.

  The random value for determining the stop type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the stop type selection counter C3 is set by a stop type selection table (not shown). It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. In this embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high probability and a special symbol for low probability, and a random value range set for each outage stop type according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol high probability state or a special symbol low probability state.

  For example, in a high-probability state, a table for a high-probability time with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type “completely out” is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and “completely off” is easily selected. In this table, the “front / rear detachment reach” is narrowed to 98,99 and the “reach other than front / rear detachment” is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select “rearward / rearward detachment reach” and “reach other than front / rear detachment”. In the low probability state, the random value range corresponding to the stop type “completely off” is 0 to 79 and the probability is low so as to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64. Table is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select.

  In this stop type selection table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “reach other than front / rear out” is widened to 80 to 97, and “reach other than front / rear out” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform a lot of reach display with a long production time, so it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 and the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is continued. It becomes easy to be done. In the latter table as well, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “front / rear out of reach” is set to 98,99.

  The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach and super reach are determined by the variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counter CS1, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. The The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 21) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Note that a variation pattern table (see FIG. 10) that stores a random value that determines one variation time of symbol variation from the value (random number value) of the variation type counter CS1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Yes.

  In the variation pattern table, for example, as a variation pattern for detachment, various types of “out (for long time)”, “out (for short time)”, “out normal reach”, “out super reach”, “out special reach” "Variable patterns for jackpot A and jackpot B are defined as" common normal reach "," shared super reach ", and" shared special reach ". Various types of “common normal reach”, “common super reach”, and “shared special reach” are defined. Then, a variation pattern is selected from various variation patterns defined in the variation pattern table according to a lottery result and a stop type (a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot).

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 239 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 239). Further, when the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. And is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

  The value of the random number that is a normal symbol is set by the second random number table 202c stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the second random number counter C4 is the second random number table 202c. If it matches the value of the random number that is set in accordance with, it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol. Further, the second random number table 202c is used for a normal symbol at a low probability (period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state) and at a high probability (ordinary symbol) at which the probability of hitting the normal symbol is higher than the low probability. And the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each are set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers to be won, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (c), there are 24 random numbers that are hit by the normal symbol when the normal symbol has a low probability, and the range is “5-28”. These random number values are stored in the second per random number table 202c for low probability. Thus, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 24 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that a special symbol jackpot is “1/10”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 28”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × 1 time”. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 is at a low probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × one time” when the normal symbol is hit. The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, “0.5 seconds × 2 times” may be opened.

  On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are jackpots of the normal symbol, and the range is “5-204”. These random number values are stored in the second per random number table 202c for high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 200 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1 / 1.2”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 204”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened “for 1 second × 2 times”. As described above, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the variation display time becomes very short, “30 seconds → 3 seconds”, compared to the normal symbol having a low probability, and further, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. Note that a table (not shown) storing random number values for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened only “one second × two times” when the normal symbol is hit. What is necessary is just to set time and frequency | count arbitrarily. For example, “3 seconds × 3 times” may be opened.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). And repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main control device 110 performs the big win lottery and the display in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 according to the value of the counter and the like. Major processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results on the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is provided with a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data. The RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 includes a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 in addition to the various counters shown in FIG. , Various flags and counters, and a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored.

  Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 21), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 20) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  Here, the details of the ROM 202 and the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-type selection table 202b, a second per-random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. . Details of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 203. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c, a normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d, and a probability change flag 203e. , Hour / counter counter 203f, special figure fluctuation start flag 203g, incoming flag 203h, firing flag 203i, incoming ball counter 203j, outgoing ball counter 203k, timer counter 203m, and timer counting flag 203n And the other memory area 203z.

  The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). Each of these areas has a first per-random number counter C1. Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

  More specifically, each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding first). Among the vacant areas (1 area to reserved 4th area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th). That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the first reserved area. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, when the special control lottery is performed in the main controller 110, the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the holding first area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a are shifted to the execution area. Then, based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery of a special symbol is performed.

  Note that when the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which winning data stored in other reserved areas (holding second area to holding fourth area) is packed into a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third area). Done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, data is shifted only for the reserved areas (second reserved area to fourth reserved area) where winning data is stored.

  In addition, as soon as the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning) and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired in accordance with the start winning, separately from the original special symbol jackpot lottery, Various information obtained when the original lottery is performed may be predicted (estimated) from the acquired values of the counters C1 to C3. In this way, before the original special symbol lottery is performed, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed based on the data corresponding to the start prize (each value of each counter C1 to C3). The prediction is described as prefetching the lottery result of the special symbol. Note that the various types of information correspond to success / failure, stop type, variation pattern, and the like.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is a variation display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 on the basis of the entrance to the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to four times. This special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set to an initial value of zero, and every time a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of held balls in the variable display increases, the maximum value 4 is increased to 1. Addition is performed (see S504 in FIG. 16). On the other hand, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol variation display is newly executed (see S305 in FIG. 14).

  The value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the hold ball number command (see S306 in FIG. 14 and S505 in FIG. 16). The reserved ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 every time the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is changed.

  The voice lamp control device 113 uses the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed, and the variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of held balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol held ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 is the actual number of held balls in the variable display held in the main controller 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it is deviated from, the deviation can be corrected by the next number of reserved balls command received.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and each time the number of held balls changes, the display hold for notifying the display control device 114 of the number of held balls. Send the ball number command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command, and the second symbol hold lamp indicating the reserved ball number. 84 is lit.

  The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d displays the number of held balls (the number of waiting times) of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. It is a counter that counts up to four times. The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d has an initial value set to zero. Each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67 and the number of held balls for variable display increases, 1 is added to the maximum value of 4. (See S704 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 every time a variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S605 in FIG. 17).

  If the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is less than 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, a random number per second The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b (S705 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b. It is not performed (S703 in FIG. 18: No).

  The probability variation flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol probability variation state (a high probability state of a special symbol). If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is on, the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol state. If the value of the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol normal state (special symbol low probability state). The initial value of the probability variation flag 203e is set to off, and is set to on when the jackpot A (probability variation jackpot) ends in the jackpot control process (see S1005 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, it is set to OFF when the next jackpot start is set (S313 in FIG. 14).

  When the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) is executed by the MPU 201, a special symbol lottery is performed. In the special symbol variation start process, the value of the probability variation flag 203e is referred to. If the value is ON, the special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability, while the probability variation flag 203e. If the value is OFF, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability (see S403 and S404 in FIG. 15).

  The hour / minute counter 203f is a counter that indicates whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time / short state. If the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time / short state. If the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. At this time, the initial value of the short / medium counter 203f is set to zero, and 100 is set at the end of the big hit B (short time big hit) in the big hit control process (see S1005 in FIG. 21). That is, when the big hit B is reached, 100 is newly set regardless of the value of the hour / short counter 203f.

  When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, the normal symbol of the normal symbol is based on the second random number table 202c for high probability. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / medium counter 203f is 0, the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the second per random number table 202c for the low probability (see S610 and S611 in FIG. 17).

  The special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is a flag indicating whether or not it is the timing for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol. If the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is on, it is the timing for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol. If the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is off, it indicates that it is not the timing to start the special symbol fluctuation. The special figure variation start flag 203g is set to ON while a variation pattern command is set in the special symbol variation start process (see S412 in FIG. 15). Then, when it is referred to in the external output process (S1001 in FIG. 21) and it is determined in the process that the special symbol variation start flag 203g is on, that is, when it is determined that it is the variation start timing of the special symbol. (S1101: Yes in FIG. 22), the variation pattern command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 (see S1103 in FIG. 22) and set to OFF (see S1102 in FIG. 22).

  The ball entry flag 203h is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning port 601. If the ball entry flag 203h is on, the game ball has entered the foul winning port 601 and a foul win is obtained. It indicates that a game ball has been detected by the switch 208a, and if the pitch flag 203h is off, it indicates that no game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. The pitch entry flag 203h is set to ON when it is determined that the foul winning switch 208a is ON in the switch reading process executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 (S202 in FIG. 13). . Then, it is referred to in the entrance abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (see S1206 in FIG. 23), and when it is determined that the entrance flag 203h is on (S1206: Yes in FIG. 23). ), 1 is added to the number-of-entries counter 203j (S1207 in FIG. 23), and is set to off (S1208 in FIG. 23).

  In other words, the ball entry flag 203h is set on based on the game ball entering the foul winning opening 601. In the main process of the main controller 110, whether the ball entry flag 203h is on is determined. Thus, it is possible to execute processing when a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601.

  The fire flag 203i is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has been fired. If the fire flag 203i is on, it indicates that a game ball has been fired and has been detected by the fire ball detection switch 208b. If the firing flag 203i is off, it indicates that the game ball has not been fired. The firing flag 203i is set to ON when it is determined that the firing ball detection switch 208b is ON in the switch reading process executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 (see S206 in FIG. 13). . Then, when it is determined that the firing flag 203i is on (S1209 in FIG. 23: Yes), it is referred to in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (S1209 in FIG. 23). The fired ball number counter 203k is incremented by 1 and set to off (S1211 in FIG. 23).

  That is, the launch flag 203i is set on based on the game ball being fired. In the main process of the main controller 110, the game ball is fired based on whether the launch flag 203i is on. Can be executed.

  The number-of-entries counter 203j is a predetermined time (in this embodiment) after a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 which is a period for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in entering the foul winning opening 601 (entrance abnormality determining period). 20 seconds), the counter is used to count the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601. This number-of-entrance counter 203j is incremented by 1 when the above-described entrance flag 203h is on in the entrance abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (FIG. 23). (See S1207). Then, after the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) has elapsed (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), or after being determined to be abnormal and error processing is performed (after execution of S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23), It is reset to 0 (see S1217 in FIG. 23).

  Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the value of the number-of-entrance counter 203j is greater than a predetermined value Y (10 in the present embodiment) during the ball abnormality determination period (20 seconds) (FIG. 23 (S1214: Yes), error processing is executed (see S1215 in FIG. 23). Here, the predetermined value Y (10) is set to a value that does not enter the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time (20 seconds) if the player is going to play a game normally when playing a game. Yes. Therefore, if the value of the number-of-balls counter exceeds the predetermined value Y (10) for a predetermined time (20 seconds) after the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601, the player normally plays the game. It is considered that a fraudulent act is not performed, that is, a fraudulent act such as illegally entering a foul winning opening 601 is performed. Therefore, in this case, the error processing is executed as described above so that it can be notified that an illegal act is being executed.

  The firing ball number counter 203k is a predetermined time (in this embodiment) after a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 which is a period for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in entering the foul winning opening 601 (an abnormal determination period for entering a ball). 20 seconds), among the game balls launched from the ball launch unit 112a, the game balls that have passed through the launch ball detection switch 208b, that is, the game balls fired by the ball launch unit 112a and the gap 802 due to defective launch or the like. This counter is used to count game balls other than the game balls that have fallen to (hereinafter referred to as normally launched game balls). This number-of-fires counter 203k is incremented by 1 when the above-mentioned launch flag 203i is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (S1210 in FIG. 23). ). Then, after the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) elapses (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), or after being determined to be abnormal and error processing is executed (after execution of S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23), 0 (See S1217 in FIG. 23).

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the number-of-entries counter is greater than the value obtained by adding a predetermined value X (2 in the present embodiment) to the value of the number-of-balls-counting counter 203k in the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds). When the value of 203j is large, that is, as a result of comparing the number of game balls successfully fired with the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601, the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 is 2 If it is determined that there are more than three balls (more than three balls) (S1212 in FIG. 23: Yes), error processing is executed (S1213 in FIG. 23).

  In this incoming ball abnormality determination process, it is detected that the number of winning balls to a specific winning opening is larger than the number of shot balls, which cannot occur in a normal game, and a specific winning opening (foul winning opening 601) is detected. It is possible to monitor whether an illegal act such as illegally entering a game ball is performed.

  Here, the reason why the predetermined value X is provided in the above-described entrance abnormality determination process will be described. In the present embodiment, the ball abnormality determination is started when a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and the firing ball counter 203k and the ball counter 203j are counted. For this reason, the game ball that triggers the determination of the abnormal entry of the ball is not counted by the shot ball counter 203k. Further, at the timing when the ball entry abnormality determination is started, there is a possibility that the game ball already launched by the ball launch unit 112a remains in the launch passage 701, and that the game ball may enter the foul winning opening 601. It is done. In view of such an expected error, a predetermined value X is provided, and an error process is executed when an obvious abnormal state is detected. As a result, the error handling is not executed in the above-described case in which the value of the number-of-balls counter 203j is larger than the value of the number-of-balls counter 203k, even though no cheating is performed. Unnecessary error notification can be suppressed. The predetermined value X is not limited to the above-described value, and may be a value smaller than 2 (for example, 1) or a value larger than 2 (for example, 5). Further, the predetermined value X need not be set.

  Here, in the ball entry abnormality determination process, the ball number counter 203j and the shot ball number counter 203k are added because the ball entry flag 203h is turned on based on the game ball entering the foul winning port 601. This is a case where the timer counting flag 203n is turned on. Thereby, the counting process by the number-of-entries counter 203j and the number-of-fires counter 203k necessary for the abnormality determination can be executed only during the abnormality determination period (20 seconds). The processing load on the machine can be reduced. Note that the counting process by the firing number counter 203k may be always performed, and the number of balls counted within the period in which the ball entry abnormality determination is performed may be extracted.

  In the present embodiment, the number-of-balls counter 203j and the number-of-balls counter 203k are configured to be added in the process executed in the main process of the main controller 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may add in other processes, such as a process performed by the interruption process of the apparatus 110. FIG.

  The timer counter 203m is a predetermined time (in this embodiment) after a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 that is a ball abnormality determination period in the ball abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110. 20 seconds). The predetermined time is not limited to 20 seconds, and may be 10 seconds shorter than this, or 30 seconds longer than this, and can be changed by changing the value set in the timer counter 203m. Yes.

  The timer counter 203m is set to 5000 (in 20 seconds) when the timer counting flag 203n is off and the ball entry flag 203h is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110. Equivalent) is set (S1204 in FIG. 23). When the timer counting flag 203m is on, 1 is subtracted by 1 every time the ball entering abnormality determination process is executed (S1202 in FIG. 23), and when the timer counter 203m becomes 0 (FIG. 23). S1216: Yes), processing after a predetermined time has elapsed (see S1217 to S1218 in FIG. 23). Here, since the incoming ball abnormality determination process is a process executed every 4 ms in the main process of the main controller 110, the timer counter 203m is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. That is, when 5000 is set in the timer counter 203m, it becomes 0 after 20 seconds, and processing after a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed (see S1217 to S1218 in FIG. 23).

  Further, the timer counter 203m is determined to be abnormal during the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds), and when an error process is executed (when S1213 or S1215 of FIG. 23 is executed), Since the entrance abnormality determination is finished without waiting for the elapse of 20 seconds), it is reset to 0 after execution of the error processing.

  The timer counting flag 203n is a period during which the ball abnormality is determined in the ball abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110 (a predetermined time after the game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 described above). ) Is a flag indicating whether or not. This timer counting flag 203n is the timer described above when the timer counting flag 203n is off and the ball entry flag 203h is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process executed in the main process of the main controller 110. The counter 203m is set and turned on (see S1205 in FIG. 23). Then, it is referred to every time the incoming ball abnormality determination process is executed (S1201 in FIG. 23), and when the incoming ball abnormality determination period (20 seconds) elapses and the timer counter 203m becomes 0, it is set to OFF. (S1218 in FIG. 23). Further, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) and error processing is executed (when S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23 is executed), a predetermined time (20 seconds) has elapsed. Thus, the ball turn abnormality determination is terminated without waiting for the same, so that, similarly to the timer counter 203m described above, it is set to OFF after execution of the error processing (S1218 in FIG. 23).

  In the other memory area 203z, other data necessary for the game, counters, flags, and the like are set (stored).

  Next, details of the contents of the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-type selection table 202b, a second per-random number table 202c, and a variation pattern table 202d. .

  As described above, the first per-random number table 202a (see FIG. 9A) is a table in which a random number value that is a big hit of a special symbol is defined. When the random number value specified in the first random number table 202a matches the value of the first random number counter C1, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. The first per random number table 202a includes a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit when the special symbol has a low probability (a first per random number table 202a for a low probability), and a high value of the special symbol. There is a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit at the probability (first random number table 202a for a high probability), and the number of random numbers to be a big hit included in each table is different. Yes. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between when the special symbol has a low probability and when the special symbol has a high probability.

  The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 9B) is set so that the big hit A and the big hit B can be selected. Specifically, the value “0 to 49” of the first hit type counter C2 is set as the determination value for the jackpot A, and “50 to 99” is set as the determination value for the jackpot B.

  The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 9C) is a data table in which a hit determination value for a normal symbol is stored. As shown in FIG. 9C, when the normal symbol has a low probability (during the normal state of the normal symbol), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number counter buffer is “5 to 28”. If it is in the range, it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol. Further, when the normal symbol has a high probability (during the normal symbol time-short state), the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the second random number buffer counter is in the range of “5-204”. It is determined to be a hit. As described above, when it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, after the variable display on the second symbol display device is finished, a symbol “O” is lit and displayed as a stop symbol (second symbol). The electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time.

  Next, the details of the fluctuation pattern table 202d will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern table 202d (see FIG. 10A) is a data table used to determine the variation pattern display mode, and the display mode is defined for each value of the variation type counter CS1. In the variation pattern table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to the special symbol lottery results are defined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 (see FIG. 10B), the out (normal) variation pattern table 202d2 (see FIG. 10C), The deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3 (see FIG. 10D) is defined at least. Although not shown in the drawing, a variation pattern table in the short-time gaming state, a variation pattern table according to a value stored in the special symbol reserved ball number storage area 203a, and the like are set.

  Next, the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 will be described. FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the jackpot variation pattern table 202d1. The jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 is a data table in which the type (variation time) of the variation pattern to be selected when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot. As the jackpot variation pattern, various types of normal reach (30 seconds), various types of super reach (60 seconds), and special reach (90 seconds) are set. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is set as the determination value for each variation pattern.

  Specifically, “0-50” for the fluctuation patterns of various normal reach (30 seconds), “51-179” for the fluctuation patterns of various super reach (60 seconds), various special reach (90 seconds). ) Is set as a determination value of the variation type counter CS1. When the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 selects a variation pattern when the lottery result of the special symbol is a big hit, the MPU 201 wins the variation pattern in which a determination value corresponding to the value of the obtained variation type counter CS1 is set. It selects from the fluctuation pattern table 202d1 for use.

  FIG. 10C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2. The deviation (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2 is a data table in which the type (fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern to be selected when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place is set. If the special symbol lottery result is out of place, as described above, whether the stop type is completely out of reach (non-reach) or out of reach (reach common) from the stop type selection table (not shown) It is determined by the value of the selection counter C3. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 79”, complete outage is set, and if in the range of “80 to 99”, outlier reach is set.

  Here, when the variation pattern type is a complete deviation, a short deviation (7 seconds) with a relatively short fluctuation time and a long deviation (10 seconds) with a long fluctuation time are set. “0 to 98” is set as the judgment value for the short deviation (7 seconds), and “99 to 198” is set as the judgment value for the fluctuation type counter CS1 for the long deviation (10 seconds).

  For outreach, “0 to 149” for various types of normal reach (30 seconds) and “150 to 197” for various types of superreach (60 seconds). For various types (90 seconds), “198” is set as the determination value of the variation type counter CS1.

  In this way, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 determines the stop type when the special symbol lottery result is out of the normal gaming state, and the fluctuation obtained from the out (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2. Based on the value of the type selection counter CS1, a variation pattern is selected from the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2.

  FIG. 10D is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3. This deviation (probability change) variation pattern table 202d3 is a data table for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol to be removed when the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state. This deviation (probability variation) variation pattern table 202d3 is different in that the set value of the variation type selection counter CS1 is different from the above-described variation (normal) variation pattern table 202d2.

  As described above, when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 89” according to the stop type selection table (not shown), complete losing is determined. , The outreach reach is determined in the range of “90 to 99”.

  In this way, when the probability variation gaming state is higher than the normal gaming state, the probability of reaching when the player is out of play is set lower. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the deviation fluctuation time from becoming longer at the time of probability change and the period until the big hit from being prolonged. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the game is bored during the probability-changing game state where it is easy to make a big hit and the player feels bored.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. And a solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and an external output terminal plate 261 are connected to the MPU 201 via an input / output port 205. Various commands and control signals are transmitted.

  The input / output port 205 includes an input / output port 215 of the payout control device 111, a foul winning switch 208a, a launch ball detection switch 208b, various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group 208c (not shown), and a power supply device. 115 is connected to a RAM erasing switch circuit 253, which will be described later, and the MPU 201 includes a touch sensor 51a, a stop switch 51, and an operation amount detection switch provided on the operation handle 51 via the input / output port 215 and the launch control device 112. Various processes are executed based on the signal output from 51c, the signal output from various switches 208, and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. 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. 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. 19) 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, the external output terminal plate 261, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  As described above, the external output terminal plate 261 is connected to the input / output port 205 of the main control device 110 and the input / output port 215 of the payout control device 111, and receives signals from the respective input / output ports. As a signal to be received, for example, an abnormality signal indicating an abnormality of the main control device 110, an error signal indicating a state determined to be an error by processing performed in the main control device 110, a winning is detected in the main control device 110 And a prize ball payout signal indicating that a prize ball has been paid out in the payout control device 111.

  In the present embodiment, the winning detection signal and the winning ball payout signal based on the detection result of the foul winning switch 208b provided in the foul ball winning opening 601 which is a winning opening for the foul ball to enter are variously provided in other winning openings. It is configured to be output separately from the winning detection signal and the winning ball payout signal based on the detection result of the switch. When analyzing the game results of the pachinko machine 10 on the hall computer side, generally, the ratio between the total number of game balls used (total number of outs) and the total number of game balls paid out (total number of safes) The calculation (base calculation) is performed, but if the number of prize balls paid out based on the foul balls not used in the game is added, an accurate base value cannot be calculated. Therefore, the output form is made different so that the number of prize balls paid out based on foul balls can be removed on the hall computer side.

  These signals are transmitted from the respective control devices (110, 111) to the corresponding ports among the plurality of ports provided for receiving signals provided on the external output terminal plate 261. A signal received at each port is referred to by the hall computer 262. In the present embodiment, a plurality of ports corresponding to various signals are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and identifiers may be added to various signals and transmitted / received by one port. It is possible to identify which information indicates the received signal by the identifier. Thereby, the number of ports provided in the external output terminal plate 261 can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced.

  When the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball, the launch control device 112 launches the ball so that the ball launch strength is in accordance with the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 detected by the operation amount detection switch 51c. The unit 112a is controlled. 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, the operation handle 51 is detected on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the ball firing is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The audio lamp control device 113 controls the display of audio output from the audio output device 226, output of lighting and extinguishing in the lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, variation effect (variation display), and the like. The setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the device 114 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. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super-reach is performed. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the effect contents, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines an error according to the command from the main control device 110 or the status of various devices connected to the sound lamp control device 113, and displays and controls the error command including the type of the error. To device 114. The display control device 114 performs control to display an error message image corresponding to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command on the third symbol display device 81 without delay.

  Here, the contents of the ROM 222 and the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 222. The ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113 is provided with at least a fluctuation pattern table 222a.

  In the variation pattern table 222a, variation patterns corresponding to the types of variation patterns (out of reach, out of reach, various reach, etc.) are set as counter values for variation pattern selection (not shown). The sound lamp control device 113 selects a detailed variation pattern based on the variation pattern type indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110, the determination result, and the acquired counter value for selection. Thereby, the sound lamp control device 113 can select a wide variety of variation modes while strictly observing rough information such as variation time and variation pattern type. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same variation display mode and the like from being frequently displayed, and to suppress a problem that the player gets bored early.

  FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 223 in the sound lamp control device 113. In the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113, a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, a variation start flag 223c, a stop type selection flag 223d, a power-off processing flag 223x, and a power-off flag are displayed. 223y and other memory area 223z are provided at least.

  The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the present pachinko machine 10, when the main control device 110 wins a start prize, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-class type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired according to the start prize From the above, various information (win / no-go, stop type, variation pattern) obtained when the special symbol corresponding to the start winning is drawn is predicted (estimated) in the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is The main controller 110 notifies the sound lamp controller 113 by a winning information command.

  When the winning information command is received, the sound lamp control device 113 extracts various kinds of information (whether it is successful, stop type, variation pattern) notified by the winning information command, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four areas (first area to fourth area). Is done. In other words, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the area having the smaller area number, and the data corresponding to the winning that is oldest in time is stored in the first area.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variable display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), like the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110. Thus, the counter is a counter that counts up to four times the number of balls to be held (the number of standby times) of the fluctuating effects held in the main controller 110.

  As described above, the sound lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to obtain the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 113 counts the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the number of held balls is managed by the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b. It has become.

  Specifically, in the main controller 110, when the number of held balls for variation display is added by entering the first entrance 64, or in the main controller 110, variation display in a special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c after addition or after subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

  When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the reserved ball number command, Stored in the symbol holding ball number counter 223b. In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b in accordance with the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol reserved ball number counter of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

  The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is used to display the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81 and to light an LED indicating the number of reserved balls not shown. That is, in response to the reception of the reserved ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the reserved ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, performs the lighting control of the LED, and after storing In order to notify the display controller 114 of the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b, a display reserved ball number command is transmitted to the display controller 114.

  When the display control device 114 receives this display reserved ball number command, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number indicated by the command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is changed in synchronization with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the number of reserved ball numbers displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of held balls whose variation display is held.

  The variation start flag 223c is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1502 in FIG. 26), and is turned off when setting of variation display in the third symbol display device 81 is performed. (See S1602 in FIG. 27). When the variation start flag 223c is turned on, a display variation pattern command is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

  The display variation pattern command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the display control device 114. The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  The stop type selection flag 223d is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1505 in FIG. 26), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1607 in FIG. 27).

  The power-off processing flag 223x indicates that when the main controller 110 detects power-off, a power-off command is sent to the sound lamp control device 113, and when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command, the power-off flag 223y The power is turned off and the power-off process is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). When the power-off process ends, the power-off process flag 223x is set to off (see S1417 in FIG. 25). This power-off process in progress flag 223x is referred to in the start-up process (see S1302 in FIG. 24), and when it is on, the power is cut off during execution of the power-off process (that is, the RAM is destroyed). Therefore, the processing when the RAM is destroyed is executed without checking the RAM destruction.

  The power-off flag 223y is sent to the sound lamp control device 113 when the main controller 110 detects power-off, and when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the power-off command, the power-off flag 223y is turned on. The power-off process is set and executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). In the start-up process of the sound lamp control device 113 (FIG. 24), when the power-off flag 223y is on, the RAM work area is cleared and the power-off flag 223y is set off (S1310 in FIG. 24). reference).

  In addition, the other memory area 223z includes a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main controller 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed. Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 26) of the sound lamp control device 113 is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area. The command is analyzed and processing corresponding to the command is performed.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 displays the variation of the third symbol (variation). Control). Since this display control device 114 is a known device, its detailed description is omitted.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM provided with a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

<Regarding Control Processing of Main Controller in First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is periodically started (at intervals of 2 milliseconds in the present embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process And the main process will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches (foul winning switch 208a, shot ball detection switch 208b, etc.) connected to the main controller 110 is read, and processing corresponding to the state of the switch is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). 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 (399 in this 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, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0, 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 hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When 399, 99, 99, 239) are reached, each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, a special symbol variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is executed (S104). A start winning process associated with winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64 is executed (S105). Details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After the start winning process is executed, a normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the ball passes through the second entrance (through gate) 67. A through gate passing process is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation process and the through gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the through gate passing process, the firing control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be executed periodically are executed (S109), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the launch control process, the ball is fired on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing is not operated. Is a process for determining ON / OFF of. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the switch reading process (S101) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the switch reading process (S101). This switch reading process (S101) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), reads the states of the various switches connected to the input / output port 205 of the main controller 110, and sets the states of the various switches. This is a process for executing the corresponding process.

  In this switch reading process, first, it is determined whether or not the foul winning switch 208a is on (S201). The foul winning switch 208a is turned on when a gaming ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and the gaming ball passes through the foul winning switch 208a. In the process of S201, if it is determined that the foul prize switch 208a is on (S201: Yes), the ball flag 203h is set to on (S202), the foul prize command is set (S203), and the process of S204 is performed. Transition to processing.

  By setting the ball entry flag 203h to ON in the process of S202, a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 in the ball abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) executed in the main process of the main controller 110. Can be detected. Further, the foul winning command set in the process of S203 is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201. Then, it is transmitted toward the payout control device 111. When the payout control device 111 receives the foul winning command, it controls the payout motor 216 to pay out the number of game balls corresponding to the command (one ball in this embodiment).

  On the other hand, in the process of S201, when it is determined that the foul winning switch 208a is off (S201: No), the process of S202 and S203 is skipped and the process proceeds to S204.

  When the process of S201 or S203 is completed, it is determined whether or not the timer counting flag 203n is on (S204). The timer counting flag 203n is turned on when it is determined that the ball entry flag is on in the ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23), which will be described later (S1204 in FIG. 23). The on state is continued until a period for determining whether or not there is an incoming ball (an incoming ball abnormality determining period) elapses. In this embodiment, the entrance abnormality determination period is 20 seconds. If it is determined in S204 that the timer counting flag 203n is on (S204: Yes), it is then determined whether or not the firing ball detection switch 208b is on (S205). The shot ball detection switch 208b is turned on when a game ball is launched and the game ball passes through the shot ball detection switch 208b. In the process of S205, when it is determined that the fire ball detection switch 208b is on (S205: Yes), the fire flag 203i is set to on (S206), and the process proceeds to S207.

  That is, when a game ball is detected by the shot ball detection switch 208b while the timer counting flag 203n is on (S205: Yes), the shot flag 203i is set to on (S206). ). As a result, the state of the fired ball detection switch can be read only during the period when the ball entering abnormality determination that requires counting of the number of fired balls is performed, so that the processing load can be reduced. In addition, when counting the number of shot balls or detecting the shot ball in other processing, it is not limited to this, and it is configured to read the state of the shot ball detection switch even outside the entrance abnormality determination period. Also good.

  On the other hand, in the process of S204, when it is determined that the timer counting flag 203n is not on (S204: No), and when it is determined that the firing ball detection switch 208b is not on (S205: No), the process of S206 is performed. The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S207.

  In the processing of S207, other switch reading processing is executed (S207). As other switches, for example, it is possible to detect the entrance to the above-mentioned various entrances (first entrance 64, second entrance 67) and various entrances (general entrance 63, specific prize entrance 65a). And a touch sensor 51a, a stop switch 51b, and an operation amount detection switch 51c input via the payout control device 111 and the launch control device 112. When the entrance sensor detects the entrance of various entrance halls or game balls of various entrance halls, detection information (winning detection information) is stored based on the entrance entrance or the entrance entrance. The winning detection information stored here is referred to in an external output process (see FIG. 22) executed in the main process of the main control device 110, and a winning ball command based on the winning detection information is transmitted to the payout control device 111. Thus, the payout of the winning ball based on the entrance to the winning entrance or the winning entrance is performed. In addition, a firing permission signal and a firing instruction signal are transmitted to the firing control device based on the detection results of the touch sensor 51a, the stop switch 51b, and the operation amount detection switch 51c.

  The various switches 208 (foul winning switch 208a, shot ball detection switch 208b, and other switches 208c) described above are set to OFF after being read in the switch reading process. As a result, it is possible to prevent problems caused by continuously reading the state of the switch.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to detect whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 by the above-described switch reading process executed every 2 ms. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed by detecting the state of the foul winning switch 208a every 2 ms. Here, it takes 2 ms or more for one game ball to pass through the foul winning switch 208a. Therefore, while the state of the foul winning switch 208a is detected by the switch reading process (for 2 ms), two or more game balls pass through the foul winning switch 208a, and the number of passed game balls cannot be calculated (missed). Can be suppressed. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 is configured to detect the state of the foul winning switch 208a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main process of the main controller 110, etc. You may make it detect by the process of. Further, the interval for detecting the state of the foul winning switch 208a may be appropriately changed according to the time for one game ball to pass through the foul winning switch 208a.

  Furthermore, the foul winning switch 208a of the present embodiment is configured to output a signal for each ball even when game balls pass in succession. Specifically, the foul winning switch 208a has a through hole (diameter 12 mm) that is slightly larger than the game ball (diameter 11 mm), so that two game balls cannot pass simultaneously. Therefore, when game balls pass continuously, the game balls pass in a horizontal direction with respect to the passing direction. Here, the foul winning switch 208a is provided with a detection unit that detects a magnetic field that changes as a game ball passes and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the magnitude of the magnetic field. The changing magnetic field changes according to the volume of the game ball in the detection range of the detection unit, and the detection range of the detection unit is narrower than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball with respect to the passing direction of the game ball. It is configured to be a range. Thereby, every time one game ball passes, the magnetic field changes from “weak” to “strong” and then changes to “weak” again. As a result, even if the game balls pass in succession, the magnetic field (corresponding electrical signal) changes to “weak” every time one ball passes, so the game balls pass in succession. Even in this case, it is possible to detect the passage of a game ball for each ball and output a signal.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation process (S104). The special symbol variation process (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and the special symbol (first symbol) variation display performed by the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol, etc. performed in 81.

  In this special symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a special symbol jackpot (S301). As for the special symbol jackpot, while the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the special symbol is not big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S302: No), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number N of variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S303). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is greater than 0 (S304), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is 0 (S304: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is not 0 (S304: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 (S305) and is changed by calculation. A reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set (S306). The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S1001) of a main process (see FIG. 21) described later executed by the MPU 201. And sent to the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the number-of-holding-balls command in the process of S306, the data stored in the special symbol holding-ball storage area 203a is shifted (S307). In the process of S307, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After the data is shifted, a special symbol variation start process for starting variation display on the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S308). The special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S309). The variation time of the variation display executed in the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counter CS1 (determined according to the variation pattern command), and this variation time. If the period has not elapsed (S309: No), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed in the processing of S309 (S309: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S310). The setting of the stop symbol is performed in advance by a special symbol variation start process (S308) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol variation start process is executed, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. More specifically, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if the special symbol is a big hit, the value depends on the value of the first hit type counter C2. The jackpot A or the jackpot B is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, and when the big hit B is reached, the red LED is turned on. Further, when it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. 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.

  After the process of S310 is completed, when the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result (the current lottery result) of the special symbol performed by the special symbol variation start process is as follows. It is determined whether the special symbol is a jackpot (S311). If the current lottery result is a special symbol jackpot (S311: Yes), jackpot data is set based on the jackpot type (S312). Then, a special symbol jackpot start is set (S313), and the process proceeds to S316.

  In the process of S311, if the current lottery result is out of the special symbol (S311: No), it is determined whether the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S314), and the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1. If it is above (S314: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the time reduction counter 203f (S315), and the process proceeds to S316. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / middle counter 203f is 0 (S314: No), the process of S315 is skipped and the process proceeds to S316.

  When the process of S313 or S315 is completed, a stop command is set (S316), and this process is terminated. The stop command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1001) of the later-described main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201, the voice command It is transmitted toward the lamp control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the stop command, the sound lamp control device 113 executes a process of stopping the change display being executed with the stop type received by the stop type command.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special symbol variation start process (S308) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation start processing (S308). This special symbol change start process (S308) is a process executed in the special symbol change process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and is an execution area of the special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of the various counters stored in, a lottery (decision of success / failure) of “special symbol jackpot” or “exclusion of special symbol” is performed, and the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 perform This is a process for determining the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the changed effect.

  In the special symbol variation start process, first, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is acquired. (S401).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag 203e of the RAM 203 is on (S402). If the probability variation flag 203e is on, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol probability variation state, and if the probability variation flag 203e is off, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol normal state.

  When the value of the probability variation flag 203e is on (S402: Yes), since the pachinko machine 10 is in the special symbol certain variation state, the value of the first per-random number counter C1 obtained in the processing of S401 and the high probability time Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table, a lottery result indicating whether or not the special symbol is jackpot is acquired (S403). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared with the random value stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability one by one. As described above, 10 random numbers that are big wins of special symbols are set to “0-9”, and the value of the first random number counter C1 matches the random number that hits them. When it does, it determines with it being a jackpot of the special symbol. If the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S405.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag 203e is off in the process of S402 (S402: No), the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, so the value of the first per-random number counter C1 acquired in the process of S401 Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the special symbol is jackpot is acquired (S404). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared one by one with the random number value stored in the special symbol large random number table for low probability. As the random number value that is a special symbol jackpot, one of “0” is set, and when the value of the first random number counter C1 matches the winning random number value, the special symbol jackpot Judge that there is. If the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S405.

  Then, it is determined whether the special symbol lottery result obtained by the processing of S403 or S404 is a special symbol jackpot (S405). If it is determined that the special symbol is a big jackpot (S405: Yes), Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401, the display mode for the big hit is set (S406). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the special symbol big hit type table, and two types of special big hits (big hit A, Among jackpots B), it is determined what kind of jackpot. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 49”, it is determined that it is a big hit A (16R probability variation big hit), and if it is in the range of “50 to 99”, the big hit It is determined that it is B (16R hour junior college hit) (see FIG. 9B).

  In the process of S406, the display mode (the lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, big hit B). Further, in order to stop and display the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type on the third symbol display device 81, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type.

  Next, the variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S407). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S407, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 is stopped until the jackpot symbol is stopped. The variation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS1 and the variation time is defined in advance by a table or the like.

  For example, variation patterns for detachment are defined as “displacement (for a long time)”, “detachment (for a short time)”, “reason normal reach”, “reason superreach”, and “reason special reach”. As the variation pattern for jackpot, “common normal reach”, “common super reach”, “shared special reach” are defined, and “variable normal reach”, “shared” Various types of “Super Reach” and “Shared Special Reach” are defined.

  In the process of S405, when it is determined that the special symbol is out (S405: No), the display mode at the time of removal is set (S408). In the processing of S408, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is set. Based on this, as the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it is set whether it is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out.

  Here, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the special symbol probabilistic state, the value of the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for high probability. Then, set the stop type. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 89”, complete outage is set, and if it is in the range of “90 to 97”, reach other than out of front and back is set. , 99 ”, the front / rear reach is set. On the other hand, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the stop type is set by comparing the value of the stop type selection counter C3 with the random value stored in the stop type selection table for low probability. To do. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 79”, complete outage is set, and if it is in the range of “80 to 97”, reach other than out of front and back is set. , 99 ”, the front / rear reach is set.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation is determined (S409). Here, 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 off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S407, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation time of symbol fluctuation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1. To decide.

  When the process of S407 or the process of S409 is completed, a change pattern command for notifying the display control apparatus 114 of the change pattern determined by the process of S407 or the process of S409 is set (S410). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S406 or S408 is set (S411). These variation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S1001 of the main process (see FIG. 21). Is done. The sound lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the processing of S411 is completed, the special symbol variation start flag 203g indicating the timing for starting the variation of the special symbol is set to ON (S412), and the processing returns to the special symbol variation processing.

  Based on the special symbol variation start flag 203g set in the processing of S412, it is determined that it is the special symbol variation start timing in the external output processing (see FIG. 22) (see S1101 in FIG. 22). Is determined (S1101: Yes in FIG. 22), the variation pattern command stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203 in S4010 processing is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. (See S1103 in FIG. 22). The sound lamp control device 113 transmits a display variation pattern command based on the received variation pattern command to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command, the variation effect based on the received command is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 12), and it is determined whether or not there is a winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64, and there is a start winning. This is a process for executing a hold process for values indicated by various random number counters.

  When the start winning process is executed, it is first determined whether or not the ball has won (start winning) at the first entrance 64 (S501). Here, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is detected over three timer interruption processes. If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S501: Yes), the value of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S502). . And it is determined whether the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than an upper limit (4 in this embodiment) (S503).

  And, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S501: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reservation number counter 203c is less than 4. Otherwise (S503: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S501: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than 4 (S503: Yes), the number of special symbol reservation balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is incremented by 1 (S504). Then, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S505).

  The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and other commands executed in an external output process of a main process (see FIG. 21) described later executed by the MPU 201. In the process (refer to S1108 in FIG. 22), it is transmitted toward the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the reserve ball number command by the process of S505, the RAM 203 stores the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt process described above. Is stored in the first area among the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a (S506), and this process is terminated. In the process of S506, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  In this start winning process, a lottery result in a special symbol may be transmitted in advance to the sound lamp control device 113 from values indicated by various random number counters acquired based on the start winning. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform an effect based on the lottery result after the change, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and controls the second symbol variation display performed by the second symbol display device 83, the opening time of the electric accessory, and the like. It is a process to do.

  In this normal symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is being hit by a normal symbol (second symbol) (S601). The normal symbol (second symbol) being hit includes when the second symbol display device 83 is displaying the winning symbol and during the opening / closing control of the electric accessory. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is being hit (S601: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S601: No), it is determined whether the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602), and the second symbol display device is determined. If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S602: No), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S603). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S604), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 0 (S604: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is not 0 (S604: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 (S605).

  Next, the data stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is shifted (S606). In the process of S606, the data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After shifting the data, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is acquired (S607).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f of the RAM 203 is 1 or more (S608). The time-shortage counter 203f is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal symbol time-short state, and if the time-shortage counter 203f is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal symbol time-short state. If the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

  When the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S608: Yes), it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a special symbol jackpot (S609). As for the special symbol jackpot, while the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S609: Yes), the process proceeds to S611. In this embodiment, the special symbol lottery is configured so that it is difficult to win a normal symbol lottery during a special symbol jackpot. This is because the player hits a ball to win a prize at the specific winning opening 65a during a special symbol jackpot (that is, during a special game state). However, when the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released, the ball that is going to win the specific prize opening 65 a enters the first entrance 64. Therefore, it is for making it easy to win the specific winning opening 65a by suppressing the opening of the electric accessory associated with the first winning opening 64. In addition, since the specific winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entrance 64, even if the ball is prevented from entering the first entrance 64 during the big hit of the special symbol, A lot of balls enter the entrance 64. As a result, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 becomes maximum (four times).

  In the process of S609, if the special symbol is not in a big hit (S609: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit of the special symbol, and the pachinko machine 10 is in a short time state of a normal symbol, so acquired in the process of S607 Based on the value of the second per-random number counter C4 and the second per-random number table 202c for high probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S610). Specifically, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the second per-random number table 202c for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-204”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 205-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 9C).

  In the process of S608, when the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S608: No), the process proceeds to S611. In the process of S611, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 acquired in the process of S607 is low. Based on the second random number table 202c for probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is won is acquired (S611). Specifically, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the second per-random number table 202c for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-28”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 29-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 9C).

  Next, it is determined whether the normal symbol lottery result acquired by the processing of S610 or S611 is a normal symbol win (S612), and if it is determined that the normal symbol wins (S612: Yes). The display mode for winning is set (S613). In the process of S613, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S614). It is determined whether or not (S615). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S617. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, in order to suppress the sphere from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible, even when it hits the normal symbol, it is the same as when the normal symbol is off In addition, the number of opening times and the opening time of the electric accessory are set.

  In the process of S615, if the special symbol is not in a big hit (S615: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, so the first entrance The opening period of the electric accessory attached to 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S616), and the process proceeds to S619. In the process of S614, if the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S614: No), the process proceeds to S617. In the process of S617, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set to 0. In addition to setting for 2 seconds, the number of times of opening is set to 1 (S617), and the process proceeds to S619.

  In the process of S612, when it is determined that the symbol is out of the normal symbol (S612: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S618). In the process of S618, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is finished, the symbol “x” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of removal is completed, the process proceeds to S619.

  In the process of S619, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 1 or more (S619), and if the value of the hour / hour counter 203f is 1 or more (S619: Yes), the fluctuation in the second symbol display device 83 is detected. The display variation time is set to 3 seconds (S620), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / minute counter 203f is 0 (S619: No), the variation display variation time in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S621), and this processing is terminated. In this way, except for the big hit of the special symbol, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of the variable display becomes “30 seconds → 3 seconds” as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, Since the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, the ball enters the first entrance 64. Easy state.

  In the process of S602, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S622). Here, the variation time is a time set in advance by the process of S620 or the process of S621 before the variable display is started on the second symbol display device 83.

  If the variation time has not elapsed in the process of S622 (S622: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed in the process of S622 (S622: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S623). In the process of S623, if the normal symbol lottery is won, and the display mode is set by the process of S613, the symbol “◯” as the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lights up). Display). On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is lost and the display mode is set by the processing of S618, the “x” symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lit display) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to When the stop display is set by the process of S623, when the second symbol display update process (see S1007) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next, the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lit display) in the display mode set in the processing of S613 or S618.

  Next, whether or not the normal symbol lottery result (the current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process is the normal symbol hit when the variation display being executed in the second symbol display device 83 is started. Is determined (S624). If the current lottery result is a normal symbol (S624: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set (S625), and this process is terminated. When the start of the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is performed when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1005) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the process of S616 or the process of S617 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S624, if the current lottery result is out of the normal symbol (S624: No), the process of S625 is skipped and the process is terminated.

  Next, the through gate passage process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing this through gate passing process (S107). This through gate passing process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and it is determined whether or not a sphere has passed through the second entrance 67. This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

  In the through gate passing process, it is first determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S701). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 is detected over three timer interruption processes. If it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S702). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S703).

  Whether the ball has not passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entrance 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball counter 203d is 4. If not less than this (S703: No), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (S701: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S703: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is incremented by 1 (S704). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interruption process described above is used as the first of the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. (S705), and this process ends. In the process of S705, the value of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. 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 (S801), 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 control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Thus, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the main control device 110 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. 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 (S901). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S902). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S903).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S904). If it is turned on (S904: Yes), the process proceeds to S912. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), it is further determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905), and if not stored (S905: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power-off was not completed normally, the process proceeds to S912 also in this case.

  If the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S906). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S907: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S912. As will be described later in the processing of S1015 of the main processing (see FIG. 21), the RAM determination value is a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 203, for example. 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 S912, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S912). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S913, S914) of 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 during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S913, S914) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S913, S914) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S913, S914), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S913), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S914). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 is executed, the process proceeds to S910.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored (S905: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S907: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S908). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S909), and the process proceeds to S910. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S910, an effect permission command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, an interrupt is permitted (S911), and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, each process of S1001 to S1008 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S1011 and S1012 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, during execution of the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 12), output data such as commands stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203 is transmitted to each control device (peripheral). External output processing to be transmitted to the control device is executed (S1001).

  Here, the details of the external output process (S1001) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the external output process (S1001). This external output process (S1001) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 21) and is based on the presence of various flags and winning detection information set in the switch reading process in S101 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). This is a process for performing the process.

  In the external output process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation start flag 203g is on (S1101). In the processing of S1101, if it is determined that the special symbol variation start flag 203g is on (S1101: Yes), the timing for starting the variation of the special symbol is reached, and the variation is performed by the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) described above. Since the pattern command is set, the special variation start flag 203g is set to OFF (S1102), and the variation pattern command stored in the command transmission ring buffer is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 (S1103). ). Then, the process proceeds to S1104.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1101 that the special figure change start flag 203g is off (S1101: No), the process of S1102 and S1103 is skipped because it is not the timing to start the change of the special symbol. The process proceeds to S1104.

  In the processing of S1104, it is determined whether or not there is a foul winning command (S1104). If it is determined that there is a foul winning command (S1104: Yes), a foul winning command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. At the same time, a signal is output to the terminal corresponding to the foul ball winning command on the external output terminal board 261 (S1105). When the payout control device 111 receives the foul winning command, the payout motor 216 is controlled so as to pay out a winning ball (one ball in the present embodiment) corresponding to the command. On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1104 that there is no foul winning command (S1104: No), the processing of S1105 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S1106.

  In the processing of S1106, it is determined whether or not there is an error command (S1106). If it is determined that there is an error command (S1106: Yes), the error command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113 and externally. A signal is output to the terminal corresponding to the error command on the output terminal board 261 (S1107). Here, examples of the error command include an error command (S1213 or S1215 in FIG. 23) set in a ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) described later. Note that the destination of the error command may be changed according to the type of the error command. For example, an error command for stopping the payout of the prize ball may be transmitted to the payout control unit 111. . Thereby, when an illegal act is detected, the payout by the payout control device 111 can be stopped by transmitting to the payout control device 111 an error command for stopping the payout of the prize ball.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no error command in the process of S1106 (S1106: No), the process of S1107 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1108.

  In the process of S1108, a command other than the commands described above is transmitted. As a command other than the commands described above, for example, based on the winning detection information detected in the switch reading process (see S101 in FIG. 12), if there is winning detection information, it corresponds to the number of balls acquired for the payout control device 111. Send a prize ball command. Further, the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) or the start winning process (see FIG. 16) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, the winning information command set in the start winning process is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. When the variation pattern command is transmitted by the processing of S1103 described above, a stop type command for stopping the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 thereafter. .

  Returning to FIG. 21, the description will be continued. When the process of S1001 is completed, the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is then updated (S1002). Specifically, the first variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first variation type counter CS 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the first variation type counter CS1 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1003), and then the game ball is illegally entered into the foul winning port 601. An incoming ball abnormality determination process for detecting an illegal act is executed (S1004).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 23, the details of the entrance abnormality determination process (S1004) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the incoming ball abnormality determination process (S1004). This incoming ball abnormality determination process (S1004) is executed in the main process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, and the number of game balls that have been launched and the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 Based on the above, it is a process for detecting an abnormal ball entering the foul winning opening 601 and an illegal act.

  In the incoming ball abnormality determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the timer counting flag 203n is on (S1201). The timer counting flag 203n is set to ON by the processing of S1205 described later, and is set to OFF after a predetermined time (20 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (S1218). If it is determined in the process of S1201 that the timer counting flag 203n is on (S1201: Yes), the timer counter 203m for measuring a predetermined time is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to S1206.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer counting flag 203n is off (S1201: No), the ball entry flag 203h is turned on to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. It is determined whether or not there is (S1203). If it is determined in the processing of S1203 that the entry flag 203h is not on (S1203: No), there is no game ball entering the foul winning opening 601 and it is not a period during which an entry abnormality determination is made, so that End the process.

  In the processing of S1203, when it is determined that the entrance flag 203h is on (S1203: Yes), the timer counter 203m is set to 5000 (corresponding to 20 seconds) in order to start the entrance abnormality determination ( In step S1204, the timer counting flag 203n is set to ON (S1205), and the process proceeds to step S1206.

  When the processing of S1202 or S1205 is finished, it is determined whether or not the entrance flag 203h is on (S1206). In the process of S1206, if it is determined that the pitch flag 203h is on (S1206: Yes), this is the case where a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 during the pitch abnormality determination period. The counter 203j is incremented by 1 (S1207), the entrance flag 203h is set to OFF (S1208), and the process proceeds to S1209. On the other hand, in the process of S1206, when it is determined that the entering flag 203h is off (S1206: No), the process of S1207 and S1208 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1209.

  In the process of S1209, it is determined whether or not the firing flag 203i is on (S1209). In the processing of S1209, if it is determined that the launch flag 203i is on (S1209: Yes), the game ball is fired during the incoming ball abnormality determination period, so the fired ball number counter 203k is incremented by 1. (S1210), the firing flag 203i is set to OFF (S1211), and the process proceeds to S1212. On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1209 that the firing flag 203i is off (S1209: No), the processing of S1210 and S1211 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S1212.

  Next, a ball entry abnormality is determined based on the number-of-balls counter 203j corresponding to the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 and the number-of-balls counter 203k corresponding to the number of game balls that have been fired. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the number-of-balls counter 203j is larger than the value obtained by adding the predetermined value X (2 in this embodiment) to the value of the number-of-balls counter 203k (S1212). In the processing of S1212, as a result of comparing the number of game balls successfully fired with the number of game balls that entered the foul winning opening 601, the game balls that entered the foul winning opening 601 were fired normally. It is determined whether or not there are two more balls than game balls (three or more balls). If it is determined that there are many (S1212: Yes), an error command is set (S1213), assuming that an illegal act such as illegally entering a game ball into the foul winning opening 601 is being performed. The process proceeds to S1217.

  Here, the reason why the predetermined value X is provided in the above-described entrance abnormality determination process will be described. In the present embodiment, the ball abnormality determination is started when a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and the firing ball counter 203k and the ball counter 203j are counted. For this reason, the game ball that triggers the determination of the abnormal entry of the ball is not counted by the shot ball counter 203k. Further, at the timing when the ball entry abnormality determination is started, there is a possibility that the game ball already launched by the ball launch unit 112a remains in the launch passage 701, and that the game ball may enter the foul winning opening 601. It is done. In view of such an expected error, a predetermined value X is provided, and an error process is executed when an obvious abnormal state is detected. As a result, the error handling is not executed in the above-described case in which the value of the number-of-balls counter 203j is larger than the value of the number-of-balls counter 203k, even though no cheating is performed. Unnecessary error notification can be suppressed. The predetermined value X is not limited to the above-described value, and may be a value smaller than 2 (for example, 1) or a value larger than 2 (for example, 5). Further, the predetermined value X need not be set.

  The error command set in the process of S1213 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the above-described external output process (see FIG. 22), and a signal is output to the corresponding terminal of the external output terminal plate 261 corresponding to the error command. Is done. As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 can execute voice output and screen display indicating that the number of foul prizes is larger than the number of shot balls by receiving the error command. In addition, since the signal output to the external output terminal board 261 is detected by the hall computer 262, it is possible to notify hall employees or the like through the hall computer 262 that the number of foul prizes is larger than the number of shot balls. it can.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is not much in the processing of S1212 (S1212: No), it is then determined whether or not the value of the number-of-entry counter 203j is greater than 10 (S1214). When the value of the number-of-balls counter 203j is greater than the predetermined value Y (10 in this embodiment) (S1214: Yes), the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 rather than the number of game balls that have been fired. This is a case where the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 is large. Here, when playing a game, if the player intends to execute the game normally, more than 10 game balls will not enter the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time (20 seconds). Therefore, in this case, an error command is set (S1215), and the process proceeds to S1217.

  The error command set by the process of S1215 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the above-described external output process (see FIG. 22), and a signal is output to the corresponding terminal of the external output terminal board 261 corresponding to the error command. Is done. Thereby, the voice lamp control device 113 can execute voice output and screen display indicating that the number of foul prizes is large by receiving the error command. Further, since the signal output to the external output terminal board 261 is detected by the hall computer 262, it is possible to notify the hall employees and the like through the hall computer 262 that the number of foul prizes is large.

  In the process of S1214, when it is determined that the number-of-entries counter 203j is equal to or less than the predetermined value Y (10) (S1214: No), a timer is used to determine whether it is the end timing of the entrance abnormality determination period. It is determined whether or not the counter 203m is 0 (S1216). When it is determined that the timer counter 203m is 0 (S1216: Yes), since it is the end timing of the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds), the process proceeds to S1217 and it is determined that the timer counter 203m is not 0. If it has been made (S1216: No), the ball entry abnormality determination is continuously executed, so this process is terminated as it is.

  When the processing of S1213, S1215 or S1216 is completed, various counter values are reset (S1217). Specifically, when an error command is set by the processing of S1213 or S1215, or when it is determined by the processing of S1216 that it is the end timing of the entrance abnormality determination period (S1216: Yes), the entrance abnormality determination is performed. In order to end, the number-of-balls counter 203j, the number-of-balls counter 203k and the timer counter 203m are reset to zero. Next, the timer counting flag 203n is set to OFF (S1218), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004) of the present embodiment, an error command is set when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the ball entry abnormality determination period (20 seconds). . Thereby, the occurrence of abnormality can be detected at an early stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to determine whether or not there is an abnormality after the entrance abnormality determination period (20 seconds) has elapsed. In this case, since the abnormality can be determined after acquiring the information necessary for the abnormality determination for the landing abnormality determination period (20 seconds), the accuracy of the abnormality determination can be improved, and an unnecessary abnormality is notified. Can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 and the number of game balls that have been launched are counted in the ball entry abnormality determination process (S1004), but this is not limitative. For example, the count may be performed in another process such as a process executed in a timer interrupt process.

  In addition, the method for determining an abnormality in entering a ball is not limited to the above-described methods and combinations. For example, the abnormality determination may be performed by only one of the abnormality determinations in S1212 and S1214, or other abnormality determinations may be performed. Etc. may be added. The other abnormality determination is, for example, for determining a case where an interval at which a game ball enters the foul winning opening 601 is on average faster than an interval at which the game ball can be fired (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment). Etc.

  Further, the trigger for starting the ball entry abnormality determination is not limited to that triggered by a game ball entering the foul winning opening 601, and may be measured every predetermined time, for example.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that abnormality is determined by counting the game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 and the game balls that have been launched. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (1st entrance 64, 2nd entrance 67, etc.) and game balls entering the out entrance 66 may be used to determine abnormality. For example, with respect to the counted number of game balls that have been launched, the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning port 601 and the number of game balls that have been launched into the game area without entering the foul winning port 601 It may be determined that there is an abnormality when the total values of the two do not match.

  Furthermore, when there is a continuous entry to the foul winning opening 601 and the abnormal entry determination is performed again (when the abnormal entry determination period is entered after the end of the abnormal entry determination period), an illegal act is performed. It is highly likely that this has been done. On the other hand, if it is the first time that an entry abnormality determination period is reached immediately after the start of the game, there is a high possibility that the player has mistakenly won a foul when starting to play. Therefore, in the first entry abnormality determination after the game is started, the threshold value for determining the entry abnormality is increased (for example, it is determined that 15 balls or more are abnormal in S1214) so that the abnormality determination is difficult. In the non-entry ball determination, the threshold value for determining that the input is abnormal may be lowered (for example, in S1214, it is determined that five or more balls are abnormal), and the determination may be easily made. Thereby, an illegal act can be detected with high accuracy while suppressing unnecessary error notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more items may be determined for determining whether there is an abnormality in the first and subsequent balls than the first time (for example, the first time is only S1212 and the first time is determined by S1212 and S1214). You may make it change a threshold value or a determination item in steps in subsequent entrance abnormality determination. Further, after the timer counter reaches 0 (S1216: Yes in FIG. 23), the number of entering counters is greater than a predetermined value Y (10 in the present embodiment) while the timer count flag is on (during the entering abnormality determination period). You may add the process which discriminate | determines whether it is larger than the small predetermined value Z (for example, 5). Also by these processes, it is possible to improve the effect that an illegal act can be detected with high accuracy while suppressing unnecessary error notification.

  In the present embodiment, only one error command is set. However, the error command may be set in a plurality of stages according to the possibility of illegal games being performed. In such a case, in addition to the above-described entrance abnormality determination process, the determination may be performed using a pattern in which the determination value (determination value) is set low. In this way, in addition to outputting that a fraudulent game is being performed, a minor error command such as a situation in which the player accidentally operates the operation handle 51 or a malfunction of the operation handle 51 is set. By transmitting to the sound lamp control device 113, it becomes possible to give a game description ("Please turn the operation handle more") by voice or liquid crystal display, or to notify the malfunction of the operation handle.

  Specifically, the timing at which the player changes the firing strength by operating the operation handle 51 (at the start of the game, at the start of the right hit game, at the end of the right hit game, etc.) is set as the timing at which the abnormal entry process is started. From there, the number of game balls that have entered the foul winning opening 601 during a predetermined period is counted. If the counted value is larger than the predetermined value, there is a possibility of malfunction of the launching device, so that the fact can be output. By adopting such a configuration, not only the illegal game can be monitored, but also the malfunction of the operation handle 51 can be determined. In addition, when performing both the malfunction determination of the operation handle 51 and the monitoring of the illegal game, it is preferable to store and determine a plurality of determination results of the entrance abnormality determination process in time series. In other words, in the case of entering the foul winning opening 601 due to a malfunction of the operation handle 51, it occurs repeatedly unless the operating handle 51 is repaired. In the case of entering the foul winning opening 601 due to illegal games, This is because it occurs within a specified period.

  Desirably, the entry abnormality determination based on the illegal game is a strict decision value for determining the entry abnormality, shortens the period used for the determination, and the entry abnormality determination based on the malfunction of the operation handle 51 The determination value for determination may be sweeter than the value for determining fraudulent game, and the period used for determination may be lengthened. In this way, both can be determined.

  Moreover, although the timing at which the launch intensity is changed is set as the timing at which the abnormal entry process is started, desirably, the abnormal entry process is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the launch intensity has been changed. The reason why the predetermined time has elapsed is that this prevents the detection of the game ball that was launched before the launch intensity was changed, and the launch ball and launch intensity changed before the launch intensity was changed. This is to prevent the game ball from reaching an unintended region due to a collision with a game ball that has been launched after the game has been performed, and detecting such a game ball.

  Note that the timing for determining the malfunction of the operation handle 51 is not limited to the timing described above, and may be always performed, or may be performed while the firing instruction is given so that the firing strength becomes a predetermined value or more.

  In addition, it is preferable to change the content of notification to the outside when a malfunction of the operation handle is determined according to the gaming state (whether the game is being hit or not, etc.). For example, if the jackpot is a big hit, the notification priority may be increased so that the store clerk can come as soon as possible. The process of changing the notification content in this way may be performed by the main control device using information based on the determination result of the ball abnormality determination and information based on the gaming state of the gaming machine, and the sound obtained by acquiring each information The lamp controller may do this. Furthermore, a storage unit may be provided for storing information based on the fact that the malfunction of the operation handle has been determined during the jackpot.

  In the above-described ball abnormality determination process, the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 is counted, and the ball abnormality determination is performed on the basis of the counting result. It is also possible to perform such control.

  That is, the ball entry flag 203h and the launch flag 203i may be always read from the RAM 203 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, and the ball entry abnormality determination may be performed based on the timing when each flag is turned on.

  Specifically, it is good to determine that the entry is abnormal when the entry flag 203h is turned on while the launch flag 203i is not turned on. This is to determine the state in which the game ball is inserted into the foul winning opening 601 even though the game ball is not fired.

  Also, since there is a predetermined time (about 2 seconds) from when the game ball is fired until it reaches the foul winning opening 601, the fire flag 203 i is turned on a predetermined time before the timing when the fire flag 203 i is turned on. It is preferable to determine whether or not. By doing so, it is possible to more reliably determine the entrance abnormality.

  Furthermore, the timing of the predetermined time is started at the timing when the game ball enters the foul winning opening 601, that is, the timing when the pitch flag 203 h is turned on, and until the predetermined time (0.6 seconds) elapses, It may be determined that a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to detect the state in which the game ball is entering the foul winning opening 601 at a timing shorter than the game ball firing interval (0.6 seconds) by the operation handle 51.

  Note that when foul spheres are continuously generated, the foul spheres may be linked together in the launch path 701. Therefore, the predetermined time may be set as appropriate and may be shorter than 0.6 seconds. Further, the ball entry abnormality may be determined based on the fact that a state in which a game ball has entered the foul winning opening 601 within a predetermined time is detected a plurality of times. By doing in this way, the precision which monitors a fraudulent game can be raised more.

  In addition, a game area arrival ball detection switch (not shown) for detecting that the launched game ball has reached the game area is provided near the end of the emission path 701, and a foul winning switch 208a, a shot ball detection switch 208b, You may make it detect the passage condition of the released game ball based on the detection result of three switches of a game area arrival ball detection switch. In this way, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of monitoring whether the detection result of the foul winning switch 208a is based on a normal game or an illegal game.

  Specifically, the game ball detected by the shot ball detection switch 208a passes either the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch after a predetermined time. Therefore, when the launch ball detection switch 208a detects a game ball, it starts counting a predetermined time, and if the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch detects a game ball within the predetermined time, the detection is performed. Is determined to be normal, that is, when the foul winning switch 208a and the game area arrival ball detection switch both detect a game ball at other timing, that is, within the predetermined time, and when the foul ball is out of the predetermined time. When the winning switch 208 detects a game ball, the above-described ball abnormality determination process is started. By doing in this way, it is possible to determine that the game ball detected by the shot ball detection switch 208a has reached the game area, that is, it is possible to determine whether an illegal game is being performed while performing a normal game. Become.

  When such control is used, it is preferable to provide a plurality of areas (storeable for four balls) for storing the detection result of the firing ball detection switch 208b. This is because a newly-launched game ball is set to the launch ball detection switch 208b after it is detected by the launch ball detection switch 208b and before passing the foul winning switch 208a or the game area arrival ball detection switch. It is for passing.

  As described above, a switch for detecting the passing of a game ball is provided at each position of the launch path, and by detecting the detection status of each switch, even without having a function of counting the detection result of each switch, It is possible to achieve the same object and effect as the entrance abnormality determination process described in the present embodiment. In addition, about description of the control mentioned above, although description is abbreviate | omitted about the same location as the entrance abnormality determination process (refer FIG. 23) of this embodiment, the entrance abnormality determination process (refer FIG. 23) of this embodiment. ) Or may be provided independently.

  Returning to FIG. 21, the description will be continued. When the processing of S1004 is completed, next, in the case of a special symbol jackpot state, a jackpot effect is performed, or a jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning port 65a of the variable winning device 65 is performed (S1005). . In the jackpot control process, 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. 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. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1005) is executed in the main process, but may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the jackpot control process (S1005), a command based on the jackpot state of the special symbol is set. For example, when a special symbol jackpot is started, an opening command is set, and when a special symbol jackpot is ended, an ending command is set.

  The jackpot-related command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) executed by the MPU 201, It is transmitted toward the lamp control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the jackpot-related command, it transmits a corresponding display command to the display control device 114. When a display command is received by the display control device 114, a corresponding jackpot-related effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, when it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round in the jackpot game, the specific winning opening 65a is opened. If it is determined that it is the start timing of a new round, a round number command indicating the number of rounds may be set and transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113. Thereby, the start timing of a new round can be discriminate | determined in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 113, and a music and an effect can be changed according to the start of a new round.

  At the end of the jackpot game, the probability variation flag 203e and the hour / medium counter 203f are set based on the jackpot type of the special symbol being executed. Specifically, if a jackpot game with jackpot A (probability jackpot) has been executed, the probability change flag 203e is set to ON, and if a jackpot game with jackpot B (time bonus jackpot) has been executed, The counter 203f is set to 100. Thereby, the probability variation gaming state is given based on the jackpot A, and the short time gaming state is given based on the jackpot B.

  Next, an electrical accessory opening / closing process for performing opening / closing control of the electrical accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is executed (S1006). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S616 or the processing of S617 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

  Next, the 1st symbol display update process which updates the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is performed (S1007). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the processing of S407 or the processing of S409 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15), the variation display corresponding to the variation pattern is displayed as the first symbol display. Begin at device 37. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And turn on the red LED.

  The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once every time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  In the first symbol display update process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of S407 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) or the process of S409 is completed, the first symbol display device The variation display being executed in 37 is terminated, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is displayed as the first symbol in the display mode set by the process of S406 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) or the process of S408. The device 37 is stopped (lighted).

  Next, a second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1008). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S620 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17) or the process of S621, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation display. Start. Thereby, in the 2nd symbol display apparatus 83, the variable display which turns on the symbol of "(circle)" and the symbol of "x" as a 2nd symbol alternately is performed. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the processing of S623 of the normal symbol variation processing (see FIG. 17), the second symbol display device 83 executes the symbol display update processing. The display of the change is terminated, and the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in S613 or S618 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 17). (Lights up).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1009). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1009: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs a power failure signal. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the current main process (S1010). If the predetermined time has already passed (S1010: Yes), the process proceeds to S1001, and the above-described processes after S1001 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the current main process (S1010: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 and the variation type counter CS1 is repeatedly executed (S1011 and S1012).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1011). 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 (399, 239 in the present 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 update of the variation type counter CS1 is executed by the same method as the processing of S1002 (S1012).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S1001 to S1008 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant but 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 random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S1009, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1009: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 19 has been executed, the power-off process after S1013 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1013), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). (S1014). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S1015), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1016), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S1009 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S1001 to S1008 ends, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1011 and S1012 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. Therefore, when returning from the power supply interruption state, The process can be started from S1001. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1001 as in the case where the initialization is performed in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutdown, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. In the setting process (S901), the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value (initial value), so that the process can start from S1001. 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.

<Regarding the Control Processing of the Sound Lamp Control Device in the First Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This startup process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1301). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag 223x is turned on, the power-off processing in S1416 (FIG. 25) is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “momentary power failure”). (S1302). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1314 in FIG. 25), it executes the power-off process in S1416. Before the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag 223x is turned on. After the power-off process is completed, the power-off process flag 223x is turned off. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1416 is being executed can be determined by the state of the power-off process in progress flag 223x.

  If the power-off process flag 223x is off (S1302: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after an instantaneous power failure and the power supply in S1416 Started after completing the execution of the disconnection process, 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) It is. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1303).

  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 S1306. 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 (S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to S1304, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1308.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), It is determined that the data in the RAM 223 has been destroyed (S1303: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1416, 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, the data in the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1303: No), and the process proceeds to S1308.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1302: Yes), the startup process of this time is after the momentary power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1416, 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 S1304, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S1304, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1304). 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 (S1305: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1306). 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 of the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1305: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1307), 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. The sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

  In the process of S1308, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag 223y is turned on (S1308). The power-off flag 223y is turned on when the power-off process in S1416 is executed (see S1416 in FIG. 25). That is, since the power-off flag 223y is turned on before the power-off process of S1416 is executed, the current startup process is instantaneous because the process of S1308 is performed with the power-off flag turned on. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S1416 is completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1308: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1309), and the power-off flag 223y is set to OFF (S1310). Thereafter, after setting the initial value of the RAM 223 (S1311), the interrupt permission is set (S1312), 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.

  On the other hand, when the power-off flag 223y is turned off, the process of S1308 is reached because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process from S1304 to S1306 is performed. Or when the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). Therefore, in such a case (S1308: No), S1309 and S1310, which are work area clear processes of the RAM 223, are skipped, the process proceeds to S1311, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1311), and the interrupt is permitted. Is set (S1312), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason for skipping the clear process in S1309 is that when the process from S1304 to S1308 is reached via the process in S1306, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process in S1304. 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.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the current processing of S1401 was executed (S1401). If not (S1401: No), the process proceeds to S1412 without performing S1402 to S1411. In step S1401, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has passed. S1402 to S1411 are mainly processes related to display (production), whereas it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1412, the variable display setting process of S1413, and the process of updating the counter values of S1413 and S1414 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1412 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent a command received from the main control device 110 from being missed. By executing the processing of S1413 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing Based on the above, it is possible to make a setting related to the changing effect without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the process of S1401 (S1401: Yes), first, various commands for the display control apparatus 114 set by the processes of S1403 to S1413 are transmitted to the display control apparatus 114 (S1402). ). Next, the setting of the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1408 described later are set (S1403), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1404). 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 the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1405 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S1405, a customer waiting effect process is executed, and then a pending number display update process is executed (S1406). In the customer waiting effect process, when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, 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. Sent to device 114. In the reserved number display update process, a process for turning on a reserved lamp (not shown) according to the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1407). 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. In this process, when an operation by the player on the frame button 22 is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

  Also, when the frame button 22 is pressed during a period in which the change effect is not executed or during the high-speed change period, a process for changing the stage is performed, and a rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the back image corresponding to the stage after the change in the back image change command, the display control device 114 displays the back image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as an image corresponding to the stage. Processing to change to is performed. In addition, 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 expectation of 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 | presentation which can have, or selecting the reach | reduction effect of the frame button 22 among several reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1407 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, a lamp editing process is executed (S1408), and then a sound editing / output process is executed (S1409). 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.

  After the process of S1409, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1410), and the process proceeds to S1411. 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 variable pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110. The lamp editing process of S1408 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1409 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  After the process of S1410, a command determination process that performs a process according to the command received from the main controller 110 is executed (S1411). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process of S1412 is completed, a variable display setting process is executed in order to execute a variable effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1412). Specifically, a display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. Details of the change display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S1412 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1413). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power off occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1413 (S1413: Yes), both the power off flag 223y and the power off processing flag 223x are turned on (S1415), and the power off processing is executed (S1416). . After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag 223x is turned off (S1417), 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. In addition, the storage of information on occurrence of power interruption is also deleted.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1413 (S1413: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1414), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1414: No), the process returns to S1401, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1414: Yes), the process is looped infinitely 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 by 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.

  Next, a command determination process (S1411) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this command determination processing (S1411). This command determination processing (S1411) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. . Further, in this process, when the reserved ball number command is received from the main control device 110, the third symbol display device 81 also determines to start the continuous notice effect.

  In the command determination process, first, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main controller 110. It is determined whether or not (S1501). When the variation pattern command is received (S1501: Yes), the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1502), and the variation pattern type is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1503). Return to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a variation display setting process (see FIG. 27) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and its variation pattern type.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1501: No), it is then determined whether or not a stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1504). When the stop type command is received (S1504: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1505), and the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1506). Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a later-described variable display setting process (see FIG. 27) is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

  On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1504: No), it is then determined whether an error command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1507). If an error command is received (S1507: Yes), error processing (setting of a display error command, etc.) according to the received command is executed (S1508), and this processing is terminated.

  Here, as an error command in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the number of foul winnings is larger than the number of shot balls in the ball entry abnormality determination process (see FIG. 23) executed by the main controller 110 described above. And an error command (S1215) set when it is determined that the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 is large.

  Specifically, in the process of S1508, when the error command set in the process of S1213 is received, a setting is made to output a voice saying “the number of fouls is greater than the number of fires” and “ A display error command for causing the third symbol display device 81 to display the characters “the number of fouls is larger than the number” is set. If the error command set by the processing of S1215 is received, it is set to output the voice “Large number of fouls” and the character “Large number of fouls” is displayed in the third symbol display. A display error command to be displayed on the device 81 is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set sound may be an alarm sound (for example, a “beep” sound), or a specific image (for example, an image showing an abnormality occurrence) may be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 instead of characters. ) May be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the abnormality is configured to be notified in a manner recognizable to surrounding players, but is not limited thereto, and is notified in a manner recognizable only to hall employees (for example, A specific LED may emit light), or notification by voice or screen display may not be performed, and the occurrence of an abnormality may be reported only by the hall computer. This makes it possible to monitor fraud without the player being perceived as performing fraud monitoring.

  The display error command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is displayed in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display error command, the third symbol display device 81 starts an error display corresponding to the command.

  On the other hand, if an error command has not been received in the processing of S1507 (S1507: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and processing according to the received command is executed (S1509). ) And return to the main process. If the other command is a command used in the sound lamp control device 113, processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed. Set the command to send to. As other commands, for example, there are the above-described opening command, reserved ball number command, and the like.

  Next, the variable display setting process (S1412) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the change display setting process (S1412). This variable display setting process (S1412) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113, and in order to execute a variable effect in the third symbol display device 81, A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110.

  In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is ON (S1601). If it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is not on (that is, it is off) (S1601: No), the fluctuation pattern command is not received from the main controller 110, so the process proceeds to S1606. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is on (S1601: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned off (S1602), and then the fluctuation pattern is determined in the process of S1303 of the command determination process (see FIG. 26). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1603).

  Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a variation pattern command for display for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1604). The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  When the processing of S1604 is completed, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1605). In the process of S1605, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first area to the fourth area of the winning information storage area 223a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as first area → execution area, second area → first area, third area → second area, and fourth area → third area. After shifting the data, the process proceeds to S1606.

  In the processing of S1606, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223d provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1606). If it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is off (S1606: No), since the stop type command is not received from the main control device 110, this variable display setting process is terminated, Return to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is on (S1606: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d is turned off (S1607), and then in the process of S1506 of the command determination process (see FIG. 26), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1608).

  Next, based on the set stop type, a display stop type command for notification to the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1609). Exit. In the display control device 114, by receiving this display stop type command, the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by this display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, with respect to handling of a foul ball generated when a player plays a game, a situation is possible in which a foul winning opening 601 is provided and the game can be played again by paying out with the prize ball. Because it is provided, it is no longer necessary to provide a dedicated passage for returning foul balls as in the past, so that free space can be used for another mechanism, and freedom when designing gaming machines It becomes possible to raise the degree. In particular, when the foul winning opening 601 is provided on the game board 13 and the payout control device 111, the upper plate 17, and the ball launch unit 112a are provided on the inner frame 12 side, the components are moved from the game board 13 side to the inner frame 12 side. It is necessary to provide a passage for returning the foul balls so as to straddle, which is more effective in such a gaming machine.

  Further, the foul ball can be easily branched from the firing path 701 by providing the foul winning opening 601 at a position in the firing path 701 using the flow of the foul ball under its own weight.

  Furthermore, since a branch path to the foul winning opening 601 is provided so as to avoid a region through which a game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a passes, there is no problem with the game.

  Further, even if the foul winning opening 601 is provided at a position closer to the ball launching unit 112a than the winning opening provided in the game area, a structure for preventing fraud due to the game ball with a thread, and control for monitoring the fraud Since it is equipped with, it can respond illegally.

<First Modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The first modification differs from the first embodiment described above in terms of changing the position of the second opening 604, removing the guide member, and increasing the path of a game ball that can enter the foul winning opening 601. The other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the first modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul ball that has flowed down the second opening 604 enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area. It is configured to enter the ball. In addition, among the game balls that have reached the game area from the first opening 603 of the launch path 701, a game ball with extremely low launch strength flows down the special flow path provided on the inner peripheral side of the inner rail 61, and the foul prize opening 601. It is possible to win a prize.

  The flow of game balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112 a jumps from the launch rail 801 over the gap 802 to reach the outer rail 62, and then is guided along the outer rail 62 to the game area. That is, in the first modified example, since the game balls that have been launched pass along the outer circumference side of the launch path, the inner circumference side of the launch path where the launched game balls cannot enter Is provided with a second opening.

  As described above, in the first modified example, the second opening 604 is not provided at a position where the launched game ball rolls, and thus it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

  The foul sphere generated on the terminal side of the firing path 701 flows down the firing path, and is then guided to the second opening 604 by the guide member 602.

  As described above, in the first modified example, in the configuration in which the foul winning opening 601 capable of entering a foul ball is provided, the game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a is smoothly reached to the game area. There is no need to add a new configuration. In addition, even a game ball that has reached the game area can be handled in the same way as a foul ball that has been launched at a position that is extremely weak in launch strength and is not suitable for the game. In order to guide the foul sphere generated above the second opening 604 to the second opening 604 more reliably, the second opening 604 may be provided at the upper left chord position. By doing so, the flow of the foul sphere under its own weight acts, and it flows down to the second opening 604 more reliably.

<Second Modification>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second modification will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state where the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 are removed, and FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the foul ball entrance passage 606. The second modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed and the guide member is removed, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the second modified example, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul ball flowing down the second opening 604 enters the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area. It is configured to enter the ball. Further, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is configured to guide the foul ball through the back side of the game board 13 to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area (see FIG. 30). Note that the game board 13 is made of a highly permeable acrylic resin so that the player can visually recognize the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board 13.

  The flow of game balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112 a jumps from the launch rail 801 over the gap 802 to reach the outer rail 62, and then is guided along the outer rail 62 to the game area. In other words, in the second modified example, since the game balls that have been launched pass along the outer peripheral side of the launch path, the inner circumference side of the launch path where the launched game balls cannot enter Is provided with a second opening.

  As described above, in the second modified example, since the second opening 604 is not provided at a position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

  The foul sphere generated on the terminal side of the firing path 701 flows down the firing path, and is then guided to the second opening 604 by the guide member 602. Next, a configuration in which the game ball guided by the guide member 602 flows down to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area will be described with reference to FIG.

  30 (a) is an enlarged view of the XXIX region of FIG. 29, FIG. 30 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXXa-XXXa of FIG. 30 (a), and FIG. It is sectional drawing in the XXXb-XXXb line | wire of Fig.30 (a). The foul sphere generated on the terminal side of the firing region 701 flows down between the guide member 602 and the inner rail 61 and is guided onto the ball receiving member 606a. The ball receiving member 606a has a downward slope toward the right side, that is, toward the inner rail 61 in the front view of FIG. 30A, and also has a downward slope toward the second opening 604 provided in the game board 13. (See FIG. 30C). Therefore, the game ball on the ball receiving member 606a passes through the second opening 604 provided in the game board 13 along the formed downward slope (see FIG. 30B). The game ball that has passed through the second opening 604 rolls in a passage 606c provided on the back side of the game board 13, and is discharged from the discharge port 600d provided in the game area of the game board 13 to the game area and wins a foul ball prize. Guided to mouth 601. In the second modified example, the game board is molded from a highly permeable acrylic resin, and the passage 606c is also molded from the same member, so that the game ball passing through the passage 606c is in front of the game board 13. It is configured to be visible from the side.

  By providing a structure for guiding the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 as shown in the second modified example not on the front surface of the game board 13 but on the back surface, a limited front space of the game board 13, that is, the range of the game area Since it spreads, it becomes easy to mount the device for improving the interest of the game.

  In the second modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side in the firing path 701 and the foul winning opening 601 is provided in the game area of the game board 13, but may be provided in another place. . For example, the second opening 604 may be provided on the outer peripheral side in the firing path 701, and the foul winning opening 601 may be provided in the lower right region of the game board 13 (see FIG. 32). By doing so, it is not necessary to provide the foul winning opening 601 for entering the foul ball in the game area provided on the front surface of the game board 13. Further, by increasing the distance of the passage 606c passing through the back side of the game board 13, fraudulent acts aimed at the foul prize winning opening 601 can be prevented.

  In addition, the launch path 701 is configured with a depth that allows two game balls to pass in the front-rear direction (depth direction), and the game balls that are launched by the ball launch unit 112a are one game ball on the back side (game board 13 side). You may comprise so that it can launch | shoot in the state which maintained the space | interval which can pass a ball | bowl. In this way, when the opening is provided in the game board 13, the passage width direction of the launch path 701 can be narrowed, and the right and left direction (width direction) of the game board 13 can be used effectively. I can do it.

<Third Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third modification will be described. FIG. 31 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The third modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position of the second opening 604 is changed and the guide member is removed, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the third modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the launch path 701, and the foul sphere flowing down the second opening 604 is formed between the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b. It passes through the second opening 604 formed therebetween and enters the foul winning opening 601.

  The flow of game balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112 a jumps from the launch rail 801 over the gap 802 to reach the outer rail 62, and then is guided along the outer rail 62 to the game area. That is, in the third modified example, since the game balls that have been launched pass along the outer circumference side of the launch path, the launch path inner circumference side where the launched game balls cannot enter Is provided with a second opening.

  As described above, in the second modified example, since the second opening 604 is not provided at a position where the launched game ball rolls, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 605.

  Furthermore, the inner rail 61 is divided into a first inner rail 61a and a second inner rail 61b, and a gap that allows one game ball to pass through is formed between the lower end of the first inner rail 61a and the second inner rail 61b. By providing the gap between the upper end of each of the two, the gap forms a second opening 604, and the foul ball can enter the foul winning opening 601 without using the guide member 602.

<Fourth Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fourth modification will be described. FIG. 32 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The fourth modification is a further modification of the second modification described above, and differs in that the position of the second opening 604, the position of the foul winning opening 601 and the guide member 605 are added, The other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the fourth modification, the second opening 604 is provided on the outer peripheral side in the launch path 701, and the foul ball that has flowed down the second opening 604 is provided in the lower right region of the game board 13. It is configured to enter the mouth 601. Further, the foul ball entrance passage 606 is configured to guide the foul ball through the back side of the game board 13 to the foul winning opening 601 provided in the game area (see FIG. 30). Note that the game board 13 is made of a highly permeable acrylic resin so that the player can visually recognize the game ball flowing down the back side of the game board 13. Further, since the passage 606c provided on the back side of the game board is provided from the left end portion to the right end portion of the game board 13, the game ball path from the ball launching unit 112a to the foul winning opening 601 is provided in other prizes provided in the game area. It can be longer than the mouth (not shown), and fraudulent acts on the foul prize winning mouth 601 can be prevented.

  The flow of game balls in the launch path 701 will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a jumps from the launch rail 801 through the gap 802 and reaches the guide member 605, and then the game ball rolled along the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and plays the game area. Led to. That is, in the fourth modified example, the launched game ball is guided by the guide member 605 so as not to fall to the second opening 604 and reaches the game area. The foul sphere generated on the terminal end side in the firing path 701 passes through the second opening provided at the lower left chord position of the firing path 701 by its own weight flow.

  By providing a structure for guiding the foul ball to the foul winning opening 601 as shown in the fourth modified example not on the front surface of the game board 13 but on the back surface, a limited front space of the game board 13, that is, the range of the game area Since it spreads, it becomes easy to mount the device for improving the interest of the game.

  In addition, by doing in this way, it is not necessary to provide the foul winning opening 601 for entering the foul ball in the game area provided on the front surface of the game board 13. Further, by increasing the distance of the passage 606c passing through the back side of the game board 13, fraudulent acts aimed at the foul prize winning opening 601 can be prevented.

<Fifth Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a pachinko machine 10 according to a fifth modification will be described. FIG. 33 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The fifth modification is different from the first embodiment described above in that the position where the ball launching unit 903 is installed and the accompanying change are made, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the pachinko machine 10 described in the fifth modified example, the game balls used in the game are collected by the collection path 901, and the collected game balls are launched on the upper left of the pachinko machine 10 by the lifting lift 902. This is a gaming machine of a type in which it is lifted to a unit 903 and a game ball is launched into a game area by a launch solenoid 904.

  In such a pachinko machine 10, there is no need to provide a launch path 701 for allowing the game ball to reach the game area, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be utilized to the maximum as the game area. However, since the configuration is such that the game ball is fired from the launch solenoid provided at the upper left of the pachinko machine 10, there is no space for providing a member (the launch rail 801 in the first embodiment) for stabilizing the fired game ball, There was a risk of variations in the launched game balls. Therefore, a foul winning opening 601 is provided in a specific area where game balls that are not suitable for games in the game area flow down. By doing in this way, the game can be played again without making a game ball that has been launched in a specific area that is not the predetermined location, even though the player has aimed at the predetermined location, without making it a useless ball. Can be.

<Sixth Modification>
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, a pachinko machine 10 according to a sixth modification will be described. FIG. 34 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 with the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 of the pachinko machine 10 removed. The sixth modified example is a function for causing the foul ball winning port 601 to play a game again as a result of a game with a game ball that falls by its own weight in addition to the purpose of entering a foul ball (so-called replay function) ) And a pachinko machine 10 capable of providing new game playability. The sixth modified example is a further modified example of the first modified example described above. The number of the second openings 604 and the guide members 602, and the game ball that falls by its own weight in the game area 602 enter the foul winning opening 601. The difference is that the route to the ball is changed, and the other points are the same. About the same part, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected or illustration is abbreviate | omitted and the detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted. In particular, the game board 13 is equipped with various configurations similar to those of the first embodiment described above, but is not shown.

  In the sixth modification, a plurality (two) of the second openings 604 are provided, and the foul sphere generated in the launch path 701 is quickly branched off from the launch path 701, and is fired by the ball launch unit 112a. Prevents collision with game balls. In addition, a buffer member 608 for preventing the game ball that has fallen due to its own weight from the game area from entering the launch path 701 from the second opening 604 and preventing the guide member 602 from being damaged is provided in the second opening 604. Is provided.

  The flow of game balls in the characteristic launch path 701 of the sixth modification will be described. The game ball launched by the ball launch unit 112a jumps from the launch rail 801 through the gap 802 and reaches the guide member 605, and then the game ball rolled along the guide member 605 jumps over the second opening 604 and plays the game area. Led to. That is, in the fourth modified example, the launched game ball is guided by the guide member 605 so as not to fall to the second opening 604 and reaches the game area. The foul sphere generated on the terminal end side in the firing path 701 passes through the second opening provided at the lower left chord position of the firing path 701 by its own weight flow.

  Although a plurality of modifications have been described above, other configurations may be used without being limited to this. For example, the members constituting the foul winning opening 601 may be provided integrally with the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 constituting the firing path 701, or the foul winning opening 601 may be provided within the firing path 701.

Second Embodiment
Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the first to sixth modifications, which are modifications of the first embodiment and the first embodiment described above, a foul winning opening 601 into which a foul ball can enter is provided, with a launch strength that does not reach the game area. The launched game ball is configured to be returned to the player by a prize ball based on the ball entered into the foul prize opening 601.

  The first embodiment described above is configured to detect fraudulent acts such as illegally entering a foul winning opening 601 based on the number of balls entered into the foul winning opening 601 and the number of game balls that have been launched. ing. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in addition to the control processing of the first embodiment, the firing intensity is adjusted to be a foul ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, in a gaming state (right-handed gaming state) that is assumed to be fired to the right side of the gaming area, such as a probability variation gaming state or a short-time gaming state, the operation amount of the operation handle 51 moves the gaming ball to the right side of the gaming area. When the strength is insufficient to fire (in this control example, the manipulated value is 80% or less), the firing strength at which the game ball to be fired becomes a foul ball (in this control example, the manipulated value corresponds to 20%) Adjust the firing intensity to

  As a result, the game ball is not fired to the left side of the game area due to a player's mistake in operation even though it is in the right-handed game state, and the game ball is unnecessarily consumed or unintentionally won. The disadvantage to the player such as inviting the player can be suppressed.

<About the electrical configuration of the gaming machine in the second embodiment>
First, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 in the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the contents of the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 is changed, and is the same in other points. Specifically, the difference is that a launch permission flag 203r and a handle operation amount 203s are newly provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110. The other points are the same, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  The firing permission flag 203r is a flag indicating whether or not to permit the firing. When the firing permission flag 203r is on, the firing permission flag 203r indicates that the firing is permitted. On the other hand, when the firing permission flag 203r is off, , Indicates that launching is not permitted. This firing permission flag 203r is turned on when the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the stop switch 51b is turned off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) executed in the timer interruption process of the main controller 110. (S222 in FIG. 36). In order to cause the game ball to be fired from the ball launch unit 112a when it is referred to in the launch control process (see FIG. 37) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110 and the launch permission flag 203r is on. The launch command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. Upon receipt of the launch command, the payout control device 111 transmits a launch command based on the command to the launch control device 112, and the launch control device 112 launches a game ball based on the received launch command. 112a is controlled.

  The operation amount storage area 203s is an area for storing the operation amount of the operation handle 51, and stores a value of 0 to 100. This value indicates the operation position (angle from the origin position) with respect to the movable range (movable angle) of the operation handle 51 as a percentage. For example, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 0, it indicates that the operation handle 51 is not operated (the origin position), and when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 100, the operation handle 51 51 indicates that the valve is fully opened (is the operable upper limit position).

  This operation amount storage area 203s is obtained when the touch sensor 51a is on and the stop switch 51b is off in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110. The firing permission flag 203r described above is set to ON (see S222 in FIG. 36), and the operation amount detection switch 51c is stored in the operation amount storage area 203s (see S223 in FIG. 36). Then, it is referred to in the firing control process (see FIG. 37) executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 110, and a firing command is set based on the value of the operation amount storage area 203s (see S2005 in FIG. 37). ). Further, in this control example, when the game is in the right-handed game state and the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80, the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is assumed to be 20, and the firing command Is set. As a result, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is insufficient to fire the game ball to the right side of the game area (in this control example, the operation amount is 80% or less), The firing intensity can be adjusted so as to be a sphere (in this control example, the operation amount is 20%).

<Regarding Control Process of Main Controller in Second Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the control processing of the main controller 110 in the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a part of the switch reading process and the firing control process is changed, and the other parts are the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  First, the details of the switch reading process (S101) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the switch reading process (S101). Compared to the first embodiment described above, the second embodiment is configured to set the firing permission flag 203r and the value of the operation amount storage area 203s based on the states of the touch sensor 51a and the stop flag 51b. The other parts are the same. The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the switch reading process, first, the processes from S201 to S206 are executed as in the first embodiment. Next, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 51a is on (S220). In the process of S220, when it is determined that the touch sensor 51a is not on (S220: No), the game ball is about to be launched without being based on the player's operation, and the game ball is illegally launched. Since there is a high possibility that the game ball is about to be played, the process from S221 to SS223 is skipped so as not to permit the launch of the game ball, and the process proceeds to the process of S207.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S220 that the touch sensor 51a is on (S220: Yes), the game ball is about to be launched based on the player's operation. It is determined whether or not 51b is off (S221). In the process of S221, when it is determined that the stop switch 51b is on (S221), this is a case where the player is operating the stop switch 51b to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball. Then, the process of S222 and SS223 is skipped so as not to permit the launch of the game ball, and the process proceeds to S207.

  In the process of S221, when it is determined that the stop switch 51 is OFF (S221: No), the process proceeds to the process of S222 in order to permit the launch of the game ball. In the process of S222, the firing permission flag 203r is set to ON (S222), the value of the operation amount detection switch 51c is stored in the operation amount storage area 203s (S223), and the process proceeds to S207.

  In the process of S207, as in the first embodiment described above, read processing of other switches is executed, and this process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the details of the launch control process (S108) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 108 is a flowchart showing the launch control process (S108). The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that it is configured to adjust the firing strength of the game ball when the gaming state is a right-handed gaming state, and the other parts are the same. It is. For the same part, there is a part in which the details of the processing are clearly shown in this control example, so that part will also be described.

  In the firing control process, first, it is determined whether or not the firing permission flag 203r is on (S2001). As described above, the firing permission flag 203r is set to ON in the switch reading process (see FIG. 36) when the touch sensor 51a is on and the stop switch 51b is off ( (See S222 in FIG. 36).

  If it is determined in the process of S2001 that the launch permission flag 203r is off (S2001: No), the player does not operate the operation handle 51, or the game ball is about to be launched illegally. Since the game ball is not fired, the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S2001 that the launch permission flag 203r is on (S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to S2002 in order to launch a game ball. In the process of S2002, it is determined whether or not it is a right-handed gaming state (S2002). Specifically, in the present control example, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot A (16R probability variation jackpot) is finished, the probability variation flag 203e is set to ON to give a probability variation gaming state, and the jackpot B (short jackpot at 16R time) After the jackpot game based on is completed, the time-shortage counter 203f is set to 100 to give a time-shortage game state. In this probability-changing gaming state or short-time gaming state, since the player enters the right-handed gaming state where the player enters the game by firing the game ball to the right side of the gaming area, the probability-changing flag 203e is turned on or the short-time medium counter 203f is Whether it is a right-handed gaming state or not is determined depending on whether it is 1 or more.

  If it is determined in the process of S2002 that the game is not in the right-handed game state (S2002: No), a firing command is set based on the value in the operation amount storage area 203s to execute normal firing control. Transition to processing.

  On the other hand, in the process of S2002, when it is determined that the game is in the right-handed game state (S2002: Yes), the operation amount storage area 203s is used to determine whether or not it is necessary to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball. It is determined whether or not the value is in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003). Here, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is less than 30 (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is less than 30%), the firing strength is weak and the fired game ball does not reach the game area. In this case, the player enters the foul winning opening 601. When the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is 80 or more (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 80% or more), the firing strength is strong and the fired game ball is fired to the right side of the game area. Is the case.

  When the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80 (that is, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 30% or more and less than 80%), although the launched game ball reaches the game area, This is a case where it does not reach (or is difficult to reach) the right side of the game area and is fired to the left side of the game area.

  Therefore, in the process of S2003, when it is determined that the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003: Yes), the firing command is set with the value of the operation amount storage area set to 20 ( S2004), the process proceeds to S2006. As a result, when the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is an operation amount (30% to 80%) that causes the launched game ball to be launched to the left side of the game area, the operation amount is adjusted to 20%. The game ball is fired with a high firing strength (that is, a launch strength that becomes a foul ball). Therefore, in the right-handed game state, a game ball is unnecessarily launched to the left side of the game area, and an unintended winning can be prevented. In addition, the game ball that has become a foul ball enters the foul winning opening 601 and is returned as a prize ball (one ball). Therefore, unnecessary game balls are fired (launch to the left of the game area). ), Game balls are not unnecessarily consumed.

  In the present control example, the launch intensity is adjusted to 20%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch intensity that is adjusted so as to become a foul ball and enter the foul winning opening 601 may be appropriately changed. . In addition, since the firing strength launched to the right side of the game area and the firing strength to become a foul ball may vary depending on the configuration of the game board 13, for example, when the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is in the range of 40 to 70 In addition, the firing intensity may be adjusted.

  On the other hand, in the process of S2003, when it is determined that the value of the operation amount storage area 203s is not in the range of 30 to 80 (S2003: No), the firing strength is weak and the fired game ball does not reach the game area and the foul When entering the winning opening 601 or when the launching strength is strong and the launched game ball is launched to the right side of the game area, the value in the operation amount storage area 203s is used to execute normal launch control. Based on the above, a launch command is set, and the process proceeds to S2006.

  When the process of S2004 or S2005 is completed, the launch permission flag 203r is set to OFF (S2006), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, in the right-handed gaming state, the strength that the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is insufficient to launch the game ball to the right side of the game area (in this control example, the operation amount Is 80% or less), it is adjusted to a firing strength at which the game ball to be fired becomes a foul ball (in this control example, the firing strength corresponding to an operation amount of 20%). As a result, the game ball is not fired to the left side of the game area due to a player's mistake in operation even though it is in the right-handed game state, and the game ball is unnecessarily consumed or unintentionally won. The disadvantage to the player such as inviting the player can be suppressed.

  In addition, in a gaming state (for example, a right-handed state) in which a winning opening is provided for a single winning ball in the gaming area and the direction in which the gaming ball is to be shot is specified, the gaming ball is fired in a direction other than the specified direction. While the launch intensity is set, the launch control process may forcibly change the launch intensity so that the winning ball enters a single winning opening. As described above, while the firing intensity is corrected by the firing control process, it is preferable to guide the game so that the player can operate the operation handle 51 at the correct firing strength. By doing so, the player can quickly operate the operation handle 51 so as to obtain an appropriate firing strength.

  In the present control example, the main control device 110 is configured to adjust the firing intensity. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 112 may adjust the firing strength, or the dispensing control device 111 may make the adjustment. You may do it. Thereby, the processing load of the main controller 110 can be reduced.

  Further, in this control example, it is configured to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball in the right-handed game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted in the left-handed game state. Thus, the game ball may be fired to the right side of the game area due to a player's operation error or the like, and the firing strength to be adjusted may be changed according to the game state (for example, at the time of left-handed game Adjust to be left-handed and adjust to right-handed when playing right-handed).

  Further, in this control example, the launch intensity is adjusted according to the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch intensity may be adjusted according to the state of the ball launch unit 112a. Specifically, the ball launch unit 112a is not ready to launch a ball (transient response of an electric element, a delay due to control processing, etc.), and the operation amount of the operation handle 51 is 60%, for example. First, when a game ball can be fired only at a launch strength of 50%, the launch strength is adjusted to 20% so that a foul ball is obtained. This prevents game balls from being fired into the game area with unintentional launch intensity by the player, and suppresses disadvantages to the player, such as unnecessary consumption of the game ball or unintentional winnings. can do.

  Further, when a specific jackpot (for example, jackpot A) is given, the above-described adjustment of the firing intensity may be performed. Thereby, the variation of the privilege provided by jackpot can be increased and the interest of a player can be improved.

  In addition, although output processing based on various determination processes is performed in the main control device 110 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, all the output information is the audio lamp control device 113 or the external output terminal plate 261. Even when the determination process is performed by a device other than the main control device 110, all the information based on the determination result is output to the audio lamp control device 113 or the external output terminal plate 261. It is configured to be possible. In addition, the output information can be notified to the outside in an identifiable manner, and as means for performing the notification, various devices (LCD, speakers, etc.) connected to the sound lamp control device 113 or directly to the main control device 110 are used. There are connected display units.

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

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

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  You may comprise combining each or all of said each embodiment and a modification, respectively. In addition, although the sub control devices such as the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113 are configured, the present invention is not limited thereto, and all functions may be integrated into the main control device 110.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

<Feature A group> (Foul ball prize)
A game area where a game ball can flow down, a launching means for launching the game ball toward the game area, and a path capable of guiding the fired ball launched by the launch means to the game area A launching path, guiding means for guiding a game ball that has flowed back through the launching path without reaching the gaming area among the firing balls, and a game guided to the specific area A specific entry means capable of entering a ball, and an assigning means for giving at least a game value equivalent to one game ball each time the game ball enters the specific entry means. A feature of the gaming machine A1.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a launching device for launching a game ball in a game area, and a game ball that has not reached the game area among so-called launch balls (so-called foul). Sphere) is collected. A game machine in which the game balls collected by the ball collection device flow down the ball path provided in the game machine and is returned to the player again is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-308730). In this case, it is necessary to provide a ball path for returning the foul ball to the player, and a space for providing a dedicated ball path for returning the foul ball to the player is included in the limited space in the gaming machine. There is a problem that the inside of the gaming machine becomes complicated to ensure. In addition, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases.

  According to the gaming machine A1, a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch route without reaching the game area is entered into the specific entry means, and a game value equivalent to at least one of the balls is based on the entry. Therefore, there is no need to separately provide a ball path in the gaming machine for returning the foul ball to the player, and the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified. It is also possible to eliminate the need to secure a space for providing a dedicated ball path for returning the foul ball to the player in the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine A1, the guide means includes a guide piece that can be changed between a first state in which the game ball can be guided to the specific area and a second state in which the guidance to the specific area is restricted, and the guide piece Is always arranged in the launch path in the first state, and can be changed to the second state by contacting with a game ball launched from the launch means to the game area. A gaming machine A2.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the game ball launched from the launching means to the game area is brought into contact with the guiding means, so that the guiding means is changed to the second state in which the guiding to the specific area is restricted. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the launched game ball is guided to a specific area. Therefore, there is an effect that the foul ball can be guided to the specific area without causing any trouble in normal games.

  In the gaming machine A2, a specific opening that communicates with the specific area is formed in the launch path, and the guide piece is disposed at a position for guiding the backflowed game ball to the specific opening in the second state. A gaming machine A3, which is characterized by being played.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2, the guiding means is a second state that regulates that the gaming ball launched from the launching means to the gaming area is guided to the specific area. However, there is an effect that the foul sphere can be guided to a specific area.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3, storage means having a storage part capable of storing game balls supplied to the launching means, and supply means capable of supplying game balls from the storage means to the launching means The gaming machine A4 is characterized in that the giving means pays out one or more game balls to the storage means as the game value.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1 to A3, the following effects are produced. That is, it is possible to use a mechanism for paying out a game ball based on a ball entered into a winning opening provided in a gaming machine, and the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified. In addition, since it can be fired again by the launching means without touching the given game ball, there is an effect that the player does not feel bothersome.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4, the giving means pays out one gaming ball every time one gaming ball enters the specific entering means A5 .

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects played by any of the gaming machines A1 to A4, each game ball is paid out to the specific entry means so that one game ball is paid out. There is an effect that it can be made not to give.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A5, the game machine has a payout passage through which the game balls paid out from the granting means flow down, and the payout flow path is paid based on having entered the specific ball entry means. A first flow path through which the game balls that have flown out flow, and a second flow path that guides the flowing-down game balls to the storage means, unlike the first flow path; The gaming machine A6 is configured to guide the game ball to the launching means without going through the storage means.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines A2 to A5, there is an effect that the gaming ball given by the specific entry means can be immediately launched.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, it has a game board having the game area, and a frame body configured to be detachable from the game board, and the launching means is disposed on the frame body, The gaming machine A7 is characterized in that the specific area is formed in the gaming board.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced in any of the gaming machines A1 to A6, the following effects are produced. That is, the foul ball generated on the game board side enters the specific ball entry means in the specific area provided on the game board, and the game ball given by the grant means is launched by the launch means. Therefore, there is no need to provide a return path for foul balls straddling the game board and the frame as in the prior art, and the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine A7, the frame body includes the storage means, at least a part of the provision means, the first flow path, and the second flow path. Game machine A8.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A7, the following effects are achieved. That is, it is possible to complete the path until the game ball given by the giving means is fired by the launching means within the frame. Therefore, there is an effect that the structure in the gaming machine can be simplified.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A8, the launch path is formed by a wall portion that is erected in an arcuate shape with a width that allows a game ball to pass therethrough, and the launch means includes the wall And a guide ball for launching a game ball that flows back along the launch path along the inner peripheral side in the specific region. A gaming machine A9 characterized by being guided to the game.

  According to the gaming machine A9, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A1 to A9, there is an effect that a collision between the foul ball and the gaming ball launched by the launching means can be avoided.

  In the gaming machine A9, the wall portion is such that the inner peripheral wall portion is formed shorter than the outer peripheral wall portion.

  According to the gaming machine A10, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A9, there is an effect that the foul ball can be efficiently guided to the specific area.

  In the gaming machine A1, the launch path is configured with a depth that allows two game balls to pass in the front-rear direction, and the launching unit launches the game balls into the game area. The game machine A11 is characterized by launching a game ball along a path through which one ball can pass on the depth side.

  According to the gaming machine A11, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, there is an effect that a collision between the foul ball and the gaming ball launched by the launching unit can be avoided.

  In the gaming machine A11, the launching means is capable of firing with a launching force that allows the game ball to reach the game area along a path through which one game ball can pass on the depth side. A gaming machine A12 characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine A12, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A11, there is an effect that the gaming ball can be fired so that the foul ball and the gaming ball launched by the launching means do not collide.

<Characteristic group B> (Detection of abnormalities by detecting passage of game balls)
A game area where the game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching the game ball toward the game area, and a launch path having a path capable of guiding the fired ball launched by the launch means to the game area; A first detection means capable of detecting the fired ball, a second detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has flowed back through the launch path before reaching the game area, and the first detection. Determination means for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the means and the detection result of the second detection means, and an output means for outputting information based on the determination condition being satisfied by the determination means. A gaming machine B1 characterized by that.

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping the gaming ball launched by the launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area Is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, there has been a problem that an illegal game in which a privilege is obtained in excess of the number of game balls launched by the launching device is performed.

  The gaming machine B1 has the following effects. That is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the detection result of detecting a launch ball and a foul ball, information based on the determination that the predetermined condition is satisfied can be output. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that the illegal game has been performed based on the output information.

  In the gaming machine B1, the predetermined condition is a gaming machine B2 in which the second detecting means detects a gaming ball even though the first detecting means does not detect a gaming ball. .

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine B1, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor an illegal game that a foul ball has been detected even though no gaming ball has been launched.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the game machine B1 or B2 includes a clocking means capable of clocking a predetermined time, and a clocking start means for starting the clocking by the clocking means, wherein the determination means is a predetermined time after the clocking is started by the clocking start means A game machine B3 that determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied during the game.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B1 or B2, the following effects are produced. That is, it is possible to make a determination in consideration of the time difference between the timing at which a game ball launched by the launching means is detected and the timing at which the game ball is detected as a foul ball. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of illegal games.

  In the gaming machine B3, the timing start means starts timing when the second detection means detects a game ball, and the predetermined condition is a period of time measured by the timing means. The gaming machine B4 is characterized in that the second detecting means detects a game ball.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B3, there is no need to perform the regular clock, and there is an effect that wasteful processing can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B4, among the game balls launched by the launching unit, the game balls that have flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area are guided from the launch path to the specific area. A gaming machine B5 comprising guidance means, wherein the second detection means is provided in the specific area.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines B1 to B4, there is an effect that only the foul ball can be reliably detected.

  The gaming machine B5 includes a branch port that branches a game ball from the launch route to the specific area, and the first detection unit is provided immediately before the branch port in the launch route. Machine B6.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B5, the following effects are achieved. That is, the foul sphere generated in the launch path passes through the branch port and is guided to a specific area. Therefore, there is an effect that the first detecting means does not detect the game ball that has flowed back in the launch path, and can reliably detect the game ball that has been launched by the launch means.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B6, the second detection means is configured to enter a specific entry means capable of entering a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area. A gaming machine B7, which is provided for detection, and includes a granting means for giving a game value equivalent to at least one of the balls each time the second sensing means detects a gaming ball.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines B1 to B6, there is an effect that the second detection means can be shared with the means for detecting entry into the specific entry means.

<Feature C group> (Abnormality monitoring by counting foul balls)
A game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching a game ball in the game area, and a launch path having a path capable of guiding the fired ball launched by the launch means to the game area Detecting means capable of detecting a game ball that has flowed backward through the firing path before reaching the game area, and a counting means for counting the game balls that have flowed backward based on a detection result of the detection means. And an output means for outputting information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is the predetermined counting result.

  Here, conventionally, a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping the gaming ball launched by the launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area Is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, there has been a problem that an illegal game in which a privilege is obtained in excess of the number of game balls launched by the launching device is performed.

  The gaming machine C1 has the following effects. In other words, it is possible to count the foul balls and output information based on the fact that the counting result is a predetermined counting result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor that the illegal game has been performed based on the output information.

  In the gaming machine C1, when the counting result by the counting means becomes a first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result, the first counting result and the first counting result can be obtained without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period. The gaming machine C2 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the fact that it has become.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine C1, the following effects are achieved. That is, when the counting result becomes the first counting result, information can be output immediately. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to immediately grasp that the illegal game is being performed.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, after the elapse of the predetermined period, the second counting result in which the counting result by the counting means within the predetermined period is smaller than the first counting result predetermined as the predetermined counting result. When it becomes, the gaming machine C3 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the fact that the second counting result has been reached.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C1 or C2, there is an effect that both short-term illegal games and long-term illegal games can be monitored.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C3, a fire ball detecting means capable of detecting a fire ball launched by the launch means, and a fire ball counting means for counting the fire balls based on a detection result of the fire ball detecting means, And the output means outputs information based on the fact that the counting result by the counting means within a predetermined period is greater than the counting result by the firing ball counting means. C4.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines C1 to C3, the following effects are produced. That is, it becomes possible to compare the count result of the foul ball counted within the predetermined period with the count result of the game ball fired by the launching means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of illegal games.

  In the gaming machine C4, the game machine C4 includes correction number calculation means for calculating a correction number obtained by adding a predetermined number to the counting result obtained by the number of shot balls counting means, and the output means includes the counting result obtained by the counting means within a predetermined period. The gaming machine C5 is characterized in that it outputs information based on the fact that the number of corrections has increased.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine C4, the following effects are achieved. In other words, even if a foul sphere that has passed through the launch ball detection means but has not passed through the detection means has occurred, correction is performed by adding a predetermined number as an allowable error range so that it is not determined to be abnormal. Can do. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the monitoring accuracy of illegal games.

<Feature D group> (Structural measures for entrance security)
A game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching a game ball in the game area, and a launch path having a path capable of guiding the game ball launched by the launch means to the game area An opening that allows a game ball that has flown backward through the launch path without reaching the game area provided in the launch path, and an entrance that allows a game ball that enters the opening to enter A means for giving a player a game value equivalent to the entered game ball based on the fact that the game ball has entered the entrance means, and from below the opening toward the launch path A gaming machine D1 having a projecting piece projecting.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player by dropping a gaming ball launched by a launching device in the gaming area and entering the winning ball provided in the gaming area. (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, in order to obtain a privilege beyond the number of game balls fired by the launching device, an illegal game is performed in which a game ball with a filamentous body is operated and a ball is detected multiple times. There was a problem.

  According to the gaming machine D1, there is an effect that an illegal game can be made difficult to be performed by the protruding piece with which the filament attached to the game ball comes into contact.

  In the gaming machine D1, the protruding piece is configured to have a substantially opening width of the opening, and is arranged to protrude to a position facing the opening.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D1, there is an effect that the filamentous body can be brought into contact with certainty.

  In the gaming machine D1 or D2, the protruding piece is formed of an elastic body, and when receiving the backflowed game ball, receives the backflowed game ball and guides the game ball to the opening. The gaming machine D3 is characterized in that it is elastically deformed in the opposite direction on the basis of the fact that an external force greater than that received from the backflowed game ball is received in a direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball.

  According to the gaming machine D3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D1 or D2, the protruding piece that comes into contact with the filamentous body is elastically deformed, so that it is possible to make it difficult to play an illegal game.

  In any of the gaming machines D1 to D3, the gaming machine D4 is characterized in that a cutting means having a predetermined cutting force is provided at least at the tip of the protruding piece.

  According to the gaming machine D4, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines D1 to D3, there is an effect that illegal games can be prevented by enabling the filamentous body to be cut by the cutting means.

  In any one of the gaming machines D1 to D4, the game machine has a guide channel that communicates with the opening and guides the game ball that has entered from the opening to the entrance means. The game machine D5 is characterized in that a protrusion protruding from the opening is formed.

  According to the gaming machine D5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines D1 to D4, there is an effect that it is possible to make it more difficult to play an illegal game by using a plurality of parts that the filamentous body contacts.

  In the gaming machine D5, the entrance means is arranged such that the projecting portion is positioned above an entrance portion into which the gaming ball enters.

  According to the gaming machine D6, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D5, there is an effect that a portion with which the filamentous body can be surely brought into contact can be provided.

  In the gaming machine D5 or D6, the gaming machine D7 is characterized in that a specific cutting means having a cutting force is provided at one end of the protruding portion.

  According to the gaming machine D7, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D5 or D6, there is an effect that illegal games can be prevented by allowing the filamentous body to be cut by the specific cutting means.

  In the gaming machine D3, the elastic body is configured to allow the game ball to pass through the launch path based on receiving an external force greater than that received from the backflowed game ball in a direction opposite to the launch direction of the game ball. A gaming machine D8 that is elastically deformed to a restricting position to be restricted.

  According to the gaming machine D8, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine D3, the following effects are achieved. That is, even if there is a player who is playing an illegal game while playing a normal game so that it is not discovered that an illegal game is being played, the protruding piece elastically deforms so as to block the launch path by operating the filament Therefore, the game ball fired by the launching means does not normally reach the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to make it difficult to simultaneously perform the illegal game and the normal game.

<Characteristic E group> (Monitoring the malfunction of the launcher)
A game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching strength that can be varied, and a launching means that allows a game ball to reach the game zone when launched at a predetermined launch strength, and the launching means Firing instruction means for instructing firing at an arbitrary firing strength, a launch path having a path capable of guiding the game ball fired by the launch means to the game area, and the launch means Among the game balls fired by the player, a specific ball entry means capable of entering a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area, and an indication that is greater than or equal to the predetermined launch intensity by the launch instruction means The game machine E1 further includes an abnormal process executing means for executing an abnormal process when a predetermined condition is established based on the entry to the specific entry means.

  Here, a gaming machine that grants a privilege to the player based on the fact that the gaming ball launched by the launching device falls in the gaming area and the gaming ball enters the winning opening provided in the gaming area. It is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). In such a gaming machine, if there is a problem with the launching device, the player may not be able to launch the gaming machine at a desired position, and there is a possibility that a privilege will not be given.

  According to the gaming machine E1, when a launch instruction is issued with a launch intensity reaching the game area, a condition based on entering a specific entry means capable of entering a foul ball is satisfied. Abnormal processing can be executed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor the malfunction of the launching means.

  The gaming machine E1 is provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, and variable control means for varying the firing intensity instructed by the firing instruction means based on the operation amount of the operation means. A gaming machine E2.

  According to the gaming machine E2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine E1, there is an effect that the malfunction of the launching unit can be monitored also in the gaming machine including the operation unit and the variable control unit.

  In the gaming machine E1 or E2, counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the specific entry means, and determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of entered balls have been counted in a predetermined period by the counting means, The gaming machine E3 is characterized in that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined number or more of balls are counted by the determining means.

  According to the gaming machine E3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine E1 or E2, the following effects are produced. In other words, there may be a case where the game ball launched by the launching means accidentally enters the specific entry means due to a factor other than the malfunction of the launching means. However, when a malfunction occurs in the launching means, the state is continued. Therefore, there is an effect that the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching unit can be improved by executing the abnormality process when a predetermined number or more of balls are counted.

  In the gaming machine E2 or E3, based on the determination means for determining whether or not the firing intensity instructed by the variable control means has been changed, and until the predetermined period has passed, The game machine E4 further includes a restricting means for restricting the execution of the abnormality process.

  According to the gaming machine E4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine E2 or E3, the following effects are produced. That is, immediately after the firing intensity is changed by an abrupt operation, game balls having different velocities pass through the launch path, and thus the launched game balls may collide. That is, even if the launching means is normal, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the launching specific entry means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching unit by restricting the execution of the abnormality process until the predetermined period elapses after the firing intensity is changed.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E4, the abnormal process executing means executes a process of outputting an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality to the outside as the abnormal process.

  According to the gaming machine E5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines E1 to E4, there is an effect that an abnormal signal related to the malfunction of the launching device can be output to the outside.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E5, the abnormality processing execution means notifies a notification mode indicating abnormality as the abnormality processing.

  According to the gaming machine E6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines E1 to E5, there is an effect that it is possible to notify the trouble of launching and sending outside.

  One of the gaming machines E1 to E6, comprising game value giving means for giving a player a game value equivalent to one game ball based on the game ball entering the specific ball entry means A gaming machine E7 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine E7, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E1 to E6, the following effects can be produced. In other words, the game value can be given by using the specific entry means used for detecting the malfunction of the launching device. Therefore, there is an effect that the means for detecting the game ball can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E7, the abnormality process executing means executes the abnormality process when a game ball enters the specific ball entry means when the operation amount of the operation means is a predetermined operation amount or more. A gaming machine E8 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine E8, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines E1 to E7, there is an effect that it is possible to monitor the malfunction of the launching means in a specific condition.

  In any one of the gaming machines E5 to E8, a determination unit that determines that the player is in an advantageous state is advantageous, and the abnormality processing execution unit performs the abnormality processing based on the determination result of the determination unit. A gaming machine E9 characterized in that the contents are different.

  According to the gaming machine E9, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E5 to E8, the contents of the abnormality process can be varied depending on the gaming state. Therefore, for example, it is possible to increase the priority of an abnormal signal during a big hit.

  In any one of the gaming machines E3 to E9, the predetermined condition is satisfied when it is continuously determined that the predetermined number or more of the balls are counted by the determining means. Game machine E10.

  According to the gaming machine E10, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E3 to E9, the following effects are produced. That is, when a failure occurs in the launching means, the state continues unless the launching means is repaired, so that the judging means continuously determines. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the accuracy of monitoring the malfunction of the launching means.

<Feature F group> (Replay when a game ball is launched to an unintended position)
Based on a game area in which a game ball can flow down, a launching means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area, the launch intensity being variable according to the amount of power supplied, and a predetermined operation. Launch instruction means for instructing launching at a launch intensity of the first launch intensity when the supplied power amount is less than the amount of power required for launching at the first launch intensity. A launch intensity correcting means for correcting the launch intensity to be less than the weaker second launch intensity, and a ball can be entered by launching the game ball at the second launch intensity or less corrected by the launch intensity correcting means. A gaming machine F1 comprising: a specific entry means; and a granting means for giving a game value equivalent to at least one game ball each time a game ball enters the specific entry means. .

  Here, there is known a gaming machine having a gaming property that adjusts the firing strength of the launching device and aims at a predetermined place in the gaming area when a specific state (a big hit state) is reached (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252627). Issue gazette). In such a gaming machine, if a game ball is fired at a location other than a predetermined location during the above-described specific state, the game ball is simply consumed unnecessarily. Was dissatisfied.

  According to the gaming machine F1, when the game ball cannot be launched with the launch intensity instructed by the launch instruction means, the game ball is launched with the corrected launch intensity by correcting to a weaker launch intensity. Become. And since the game value equivalent to the launched game ball is given, the game ball will not be consumed in vain. Therefore, there is an effect that the dissatisfaction of the player can be solved.

  In the gaming machine F1, the specific ball entry means is provided in a guide unit that guides a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path without reaching the game area among the shot balls launched by the launch means, The gaming machine F2 is characterized in that the second firing strength is weaker than the firing strength required for the launch ball to reach the game area.

  According to the gaming machine F2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine F1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the game ball launched with the corrected launch intensity enters the specific entry means without reaching the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give a player a game value equivalent to a useless ball that has been reliably fired without affecting the game in the game area.

  In the gaming machine F1, the specific entry means is provided in a specific area where it is difficult to enter a game ball that has been launched with the first launch intensity in the game area. A gaming machine F3, characterized in that the firing ball is stronger than the firing strength required to reach the gaming area.

  According to the gaming machine F3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine F1, the following effects are achieved. That is, the game ball launched with the corrected launch intensity can enter the specific entry means provided in the game area. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give a player a game value equivalent to a useless ball fired using a ball entry means provided in the game area.

  The gaming machine F2 includes abnormality determination means for determining abnormality based on the entry to the specific entry means, and the specific entry means while the emission intensity is corrected by the emission intensity correction means. The game machine F4 is characterized in that entering the ball is excluded from the determination of the abnormality.

  According to the gaming machine F4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine F2, the result of entering intentionally entering the specific entrance is excluded from the determination by the abnormality determining means, so the accuracy of the abnormality determining means is increased. There is an effect that can be.

  In the gaming machines F1 to F4, the launching unit includes an operation unit capable of changing the launch intensity to the first launch intensity by performing a pressing operation, and the predetermined operation is to operate the operation unit. A gaming machine F5 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine F5, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines F1 to F4, the required power amount is supplied to the launching means for the operation of the operation unit in which the firing intensity is changed by a simple operation. There is an effect that it is possible to cope with a situation where it is not in time.

  In any one of the gaming machines F1 to F5, the gaming machine F6 is provided with output means for outputting information based on the fact that the firing intensity correcting means corrects the firing intensity.

  According to the gaming machine F6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines F1 to F5, by outputting information based on the fact that the firing is performed with the corrected intensity, for example, the player may grasp By displaying on the screen, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  In the gaming machine F6, the gaming machine F7 is provided with notifying means for notifying the player in a manner recognizable by the player based on the information output by the output means.

  According to the gaming machine F7, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine F6, since the player can recognize that the shooting is being performed with the corrected intensity, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. There is an effect.

  In any of the gaming machines F1 to F7, the specific entry information based on the entry of the game ball into the specific entry means and the entry based on the entry of the game ball into the entry means provided in the game area A gaming machine F8 comprising external output means capable of outputting information to the outside.

  According to the gaming machine F8, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines F1 to F7, the following effects are produced. In other words, by outputting both the entry information and specific entry information, the entry information obtained as a result of the game by the recipient of the information and the entry information obtained in the sense of returning the game ball to the player Can be managed separately. Therefore, there is an effect that the situation of the gaming machine can be accurately determined.

  Each gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine Z1. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is placed in a winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through a prize opening), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged 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.

  Each of the gaming machines is a slot machine, and the gaming machine Z2. 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.

  Each gaming machine is a gaming machine Z3, which is a combination 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.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
51 Operation handle (launching means)
110 Main control device (part of firing instruction means, abnormal processing execution means)
601 Foul winning entrance (special entry means)
701 Launch Route

Claims (5)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
Launching means capable of varying the launch intensity, and capable of causing the game ball to reach the game area when launched at a predetermined launch intensity;
Firing instruction means for instructing the launching means to launch at an arbitrary firing intensity;
A launch path having a path capable of guiding the game ball fired by the launch means to the game area;
Of the game balls launched by the launch means, specific entry means capable of entering a game ball that has flowed backward through the launch path before reaching the game area;
And an abnormal process execution means for executing an abnormal process when a predetermined condition is established based on the entry to the specific entry means when an instruction is issued by the launch instruction means that is greater than or equal to the predetermined launch intensity. A gaming machine characterized by that. Operation means that can be operated by the player;
2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising variable control means for varying the firing intensity instructed by the firing instruction means based on an operation amount of the operation means. Counting means for counting game balls that have entered the specific entry means;
Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been counted in a predetermined period by the counting means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined number or more of balls are counted by the determination unit. Determining means for determining whether the firing intensity instructed by the variable control means has been varied;
4. The game according to claim 2, further comprising a restricting means for restricting execution of the abnormality processing until a predetermined period elapses based on the determination that the determining means has changed. Machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the abnormal process execution means executes a process of outputting an abnormal signal indicating an abnormality to the outside as the abnormal process.

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