JP2016189958A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game ball entering a ball entry port 51 of a jackpot determination device 50 is guided to a first guidance passage 53 or a second guidance passage 54. A jackpot informing pattern displayed on a liquid crystal display 36 differs between when a game ball guided to the first guidance passage 53 passes through a first specific area 61 and when a game ball guided to the second guidance passage 54 passes through a second specific area 62. Time taken for the game ball guided to the first guidance passage 53 to pass through the first specific area 61 is longer than time taken for the game ball guided to the second guidance passage 54 to pass through the second specific area 62. A probability that the game ball guided to the first guidance passage 53 passes through the first specific area 61 is higher than that when the game ball guided to the second guidance passage 54 passes through the second specific area 62.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with a variable pitching device having a specific area.

  A ball game machine, such as a pachinko machine, draws a lot when the game ball enters the start opening, and when it is a win in this lottery, a win game is played. In addition, there are two types of hits: a normal win that is in a normal gaming state after the winning game ends, and a special win that is in a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the winning game ends. In the special game state, it is easier to enter the game ball into the special start port than in the normal game state, and in the lottery that is triggered by the game ball entering the special start port, When “winning” is selected, the variable pitching device is activated to allow the game ball to be pitched. When a game ball enters the variable pitching device and further wins a V zone (V winning) as a specific area provided in the inside, a normal hit or a special hit is made and a hit game is performed. In recent years, an increasing number of ball game machines have hits based on such V prizes.

  For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a first start port and a second start port into which a game ball can enter, and a first variable entrance device and a second variable entrance device that can be opened and closed. Prepare. Then, when a “hit” is made in the lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start opening, the game shifts to the chance mode, and the game to the second start opening during the chance mode. The first variable pitching device is in an open state when a lottery is performed in response to the pitching of the ball. Further, when the game ball that has entered the first variable ball entry device in the open state passes a specific area provided therein, a winning game is executed (paragraph 0062).

  On the other hand, when a “small hit” is made in the lottery performed when the game ball enters the first starting port, the second variable ball-entering device is in the open state, and the second variable in the open state is the second. The game mode that has entered the variable pitching device also shifts to the chance mode even when the game ball passes through a specific area provided therein.

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  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since both the first variable pitching device and the second variable winning device have only one guiding path for guiding the game ball toward the specific area, the game is monotonous. Therefore, the interest of games is low.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the bullet ball game machine which can raise the interest of a game.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine has a start opening into which a game ball can enter, a lottery means for performing lottery when the game ball enters the start opening, and a specific area through which the game ball can pass. Provided, a variable pitching device that allows a game ball to enter when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific lottery result, and a player when the game ball passes the specific area A ball game machine comprising special game execution means for executing an advantageous special game and notification means capable of notifying that a game ball has passed through the specific area, wherein the variable pitching device is a game ball A first guidance path that can guide the game ball to the specific area side, a second guidance path that can guide the game ball to the specific area side by a route different from the first guidance path, and a game ball to the first guidance path or the A distribution device that distributes the second guide passage, and the game ball guides the first guide passage. And if, in the case where a game ball is induced to the second induction passage, characterized in that with different notification pattern according to the information means.

  The “starting port” of the present invention is configured from a first special symbol starting port described later, and the “lottery means” and “special game executing unit” of the present invention are configured from a main control board side CPU described later, The “variable pitching device” of the present invention is composed of a jackpot determination device described later. Further, the “notification means” of the present invention is configured by a liquid crystal display device described later, and the “distribution device” of the present invention is configured by a first distribution plate described later.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the first guide passage has a higher probability that the game ball passes through a specific area than the second guide passage.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine according to the first or second aspect further comprises a special start port into which a game ball can enter, and the lottery means is triggered by the game ball entering the special start port. The probability that the lottery will be the result of the specific lottery compared to the lottery triggered by the game ball entering the start port. The distribution device has at least a first action pattern that is more likely to guide the game ball to the first guide passage than the second guide passage, and the game ball to the first guide passage. The second operation pattern that is highly likely to be guided to the second guide passage, and the lottery result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the start port is the specific lottery result. In this case, the allocating device compares the second operation pattern with the second operation pattern. If the lottery result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the special start opening is the specific lottery result when the probability of operating in the operation pattern is high, the sorting device is the first It is preferable that the probability of operating with the second operation pattern is higher than the operation pattern. The “special start port” of the present invention is composed of a second special symbol start port described later.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the ball game machines according to the first to third aspects, the specific area includes a first specific area through which the game ball guided through the first guide passage can pass, It is preferable to provide a second specific area through which the game ball guided through the two guide paths can pass.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine of the fourth aspect, the variable pitching device includes a first non-specific area through which the game ball guided through the first guide path can pass, and the first specific area. A rotating body provided to rotate so as to distribute the game ball guided through the first guide path to the first specific area or the first non-specific area; and a game ball guided through the second guide path It is preferable to include a second non-specific region that can pass and a region sorting device that distributes the game ball guided through the second guide path to the second specific region or the second non-specific region. The “area sorting device” of the present invention is composed of a second sorting plate described later.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be enhanced.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The perspective view of the jackpot determination apparatus provided in the game board. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining the various flags set at the time of completion | finish of a special game. The operation | movement timing chart in a 1st chance game. The operation | movement timing chart in a 2nd chance game. Explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot alerting | reporting effect when the game ball induced | guided | derived through the 1st guidance path | pass passed 1st specific area | region. Explanatory drawing which shows the big hit alerting | reporting effect when the game ball induced | guided | derived through the 2nd guidance path | pass passed 2nd specific area | region. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. 12 (the first half). Flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 12 (second half). The flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 11. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the process during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation | movement continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the ball game machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  The ball game machine according to the present embodiment has a start port into which a game ball can enter, lottery means for performing lottery when the game ball enters the start port, and a specific area through which the game ball can pass. Provided, a variable pitching device that allows a game ball to enter when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific lottery result, and a player when the game ball passes the specific area A ball game machine comprising special game execution means for executing an advantageous special game and notification means capable of notifying that a game ball has passed through the specific area, wherein the variable pitching device is a game ball A first guidance path that can guide the game ball to the specific area side, a second guidance path that can guide the game ball to the specific area side by a route different from the first guidance path, and a game ball to the first guidance path or the A distribution device that distributes the second guidance path, and the game ball guides the first guidance path If it was, in a case where a game ball is induced to the second induction passage, characterized in that with different notification pattern according to the information means.

  According to the present embodiment, informing means for informing that the game ball has passed the specific area when the game ball is guided through the first guide passage and when the game ball is guided through the second guide passage. Therefore, the player can know whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area by using two patterns of game ball guidance effects with different routes, and which guidance path is guided. Can be known from the notification pattern. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the first guide passage has a higher probability that the game ball passes through the specific area than the second guide passage.

  Since the first guide path has a higher probability that the game ball passes through the specific area than the second guide path, when the game ball is distributed to the first guide path, the game ball passes through the specific area. It can be recognized that there is a high possibility that a special game advantageous to the player will be executed, and the player's expectation increases.

  In the present embodiment, a special start opening into which a game ball can enter is provided, and the lottery means performs a lottery when the game ball enters the special start opening, and the game to the special start opening In the lottery triggered by the entrance of the ball, the probability of the specific lottery result being higher than in the lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball to the start opening, and the distribution device is at least a game ball Is more likely to guide the game ball to the first guide path than the second guide path, and more likely to guide the game ball to the second guide path than the first guide path. When the lottery result of the lottery that can be operated with the second operation pattern and the game ball enters the start opening becomes the specific lottery result, the distribution device Probability of operating in the first operation pattern compared to two operation patterns In addition, when the lottery result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the special start port becomes the specific lottery result, the sorting device is compared with the first operation pattern. It is preferable that the probability of operating in two operation patterns is high.

  The allocating device can guide the game ball to the second guide passage more likely to guide the game ball to the first guide passage than the second guide passage, and the game ball to the second guide passage compared to the first guide passage. It is possible to operate with the second action pattern with high characteristics, and when the lottery result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the start port becomes a specific lottery result, and the game ball to the special start port Since the operation pattern of the sorting device is different from the case where the lottery result of the lottery performed when entering the ball becomes a specific lottery result, the operation pattern of the sorting device is the same in the above two cases Compared to the above, the diversity in the game is increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the specific area includes a first specific area through which the game ball guided through the first guide path can pass and a second specific area through which the game ball guided through the second guide path can pass. It is preferable to comprise.

  The game ball is provided with a first specific path through which the game ball guided through the first guide path and a second specific area through which the game ball guided through the second guide path can pass. It is possible to easily determine which of the guide path and the second guide path has passed through the specific region. Thereby, control in which the notification pattern by the notification means is different between when the game ball passes through the specific area through the first guide path and when the game ball passes through the specific area through the second guide path. It becomes easy.

  In the present embodiment, the variable pitching device is provided with a first non-specific area through which the game ball guided through the first guide path can pass and the first specific area, and guides the first guide path. A rotating body that rotates to distribute the played game balls to the first specific region or the first non-specific region, a second non-specific region through which the game ball guided through the second guide path can pass, It is preferable to include an area distribution device that distributes the game ball guided through the second guide path to the second specific area or the second non-specific area.

  When the game ball is guided through the first guide passage, the rotation of the rotating body distributes the game ball to the first specific region or the first non-specific region, and when the game ball is guided through the second guide passage Since the area allocating device distributes the game balls to the second specific area or the second non-specific area, the first guide path and the second guide path provide a game ball passing effect in different patterns. Compared with a game ball passing effect of the same pattern in the guide passage and the second guide passage, diversity in the game is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, a left effect button 13 and a center effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13 and 14 can change the production when the player presses the button when the operation becomes valid.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 5) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface has a center ornament body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws or the like, a left corner ornament. It is partitioned by members such as the body 34b and the right corner ornament 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, and reach according to the game.

  A first special symbol starting port 38 a is disposed on the left side of the game board 4 and below the liquid crystal display device 36. A lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start port 38a, and a special symbol display device 43a described later displays a variation of the special symbol. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also displays an effect including a variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

  A normal symbol start gate 40a is arranged on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The normal symbol start gate 40a is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

  A second special symbol start port 38 b is disposed on the right side of the game board 4 and below the liquid crystal display device 36. The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with a guide plate 38c, and it is easy for a game ball to win when the guide plate 38c protrudes forward. The guide plate 38c protrudes a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery is won. Hereinafter, a device that combines the second special symbol start port 38b and the guide plate 38c may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip or abbreviated “electric chew”).

  A big winning device 39 is arranged below the second special symbol starting port 38b. The big winning device 39 has an opening / closing door into which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side.

  As will be described in detail later, the big prize device 39 is a special prize device that is opened for a predetermined time in a special game that occurs when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big win. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in a big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize device 39.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of a 7-segment LED, and changes the special symbol in response to a winning at the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays a lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. Further, a general winning opening 42 is arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a big hit determination device 50 is disposed in the game area 4a. The jackpot determination device 50 includes a ball entrance 51, a guide member 52, a first guide passage 53, a second guide passage 54, a first distribution plate 55, a second distribution plate 56, and a rotating body. 57. The first guide passage 53 and the second guide passage 54 are formed by a resin-made passage member 58. The front side of the passage member 58 is closed by a transparent resin passage member (not shown) so that a game ball entered from the entrance 51 does not fall to the front side. In FIG. 4, the center ornament 34a and the like are not shown.

  The entrance 51 is disposed on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The guide member 52 is provided so as to be able to be opened and closed (rotated) between a closed position (see FIGS. 3 and 4A) for closing the entrance 51 and an open position (see FIG. 4B) for opening. The guide member 52 is normally positioned at the closed position, and guides the game ball to the entrance 51 when rotated to the open position. The guide member 52 is opened and closed by a motor (not shown). A game ball that has entered the entrance 51 is detected by an entrance sensor 51a (see FIG. 5).

  The first distribution plate 55 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 51 to the first guide passage 53 or the second guide passage 54. The first distribution plate 55 is in a projecting state, and is in a first guidance position (see FIG. 4B) for distributing the game ball to the first guide passage 53 and in a retracted state, and the game ball is placed in the second guide passage 54. It is provided so as to be movable between the second guidance position (see FIG. 4A). The first distribution plate 55 is moved by the first distribution plate solenoid 55a and is normally positioned at the second guide position. The position of the first distribution plate 55 is detected by a first distribution plate position switch 55b (see FIG. 5). The first distribution plate position switch 55b is connected to the effect control board 25.

  The first guide passage 53 includes a first guide upstream passage 53a, a first guide downstream passage 53b, and a storage portion 53c. The reservoir 53c is provided between the first induction upstream passage 53a and the first induction downstream passage 53b.

  A storage plate 59 is disposed in front of the storage portion 53c. The storage plate 59 is movably provided between a closed position (see FIG. 4A) for closing the storage portion 53c and an open position (see FIG. 4B) for opening. The storage plate 59 is moved by the storage plate solenoid 59a and is normally positioned at the closed position. The position of the storage plate 59 is detected by a storage plate position switch 59b (see FIG. 5). The storage plate position switch 59b is connected to the effect control board 25. In a state where the storage plate 59 is located at the closed position, one game ball guided through the first guide upstream passage 53a is stored in the storage unit 53c.

  When one game ball is stored in the storage unit 53c, the game ball guided through the first guiding upstream passage 53a thereafter is not stored in the storage unit 53c, but is stored in the rear outlet. Guided. Thereby, two or more game balls are not sent to the 1st guidance downstream passage 53b. The game ball sent to the outlet is detected by the outlet sensor 53d (see FIG. 5).

  A croon 60 is disposed in the most downstream portion of the first guiding downstream passage 53b. The game ball guided through the first guide downstream passage 53b is sent to the croon 60 and falls downward from an opening 60a formed in the clune 60.

  A rotating body 57 is disposed below the cruising 60. The rotating body 57 is rotated by a motor 70 (see FIG. 5). The rotating body 57 is provided with one first specific area 61 and five first non-specific areas 62. The game ball that has fallen from the cron 60 to the rotating body 57 passes through the first specific area 61 or the first non-specific area 62. A game ball that has passed the first specific area 61 is detected by the first specific area sensor 61a (see FIG. 5), and a game ball that has passed the first non-specific area 62 is detected by the first non-specific area sensor 62a (FIG. 5). ). The position of the rotator 57 is detected by a rotator position switch 57a (see FIG. 5). The rotating body position switch 57a is connected to the main control board 24.

  A second specific region 63 and a second non-specific region 64 are provided in the second guide passage 54.

  The second distribution plate 56 is disposed above the second specific region 63 on the passage of the second guide passage 54. The second distribution plate 56 is in a retracted state, is in a specific position (see FIG. 4A) for distributing the game ball to the second specific area 63, and is in a protruding state, and the game ball is in the second non-specific area 64. It is provided so as to be movable between non-specific positions to be distributed (see FIG. 4B). The second distribution plate 56 is moved by the second distribution plate solenoid 56a and is normally located at a non-specific position. A game ball that has passed through the second specific area 63 is detected by the second specific area sensor 63a (see FIG. 5), and a game ball that has passed through the second non-specific area 64 is detected by the second non-specific area sensor 64a (FIG. 5). ). The position of the second distribution plate 56 is detected by a second distribution plate position switch 56b (see FIG. 5). The second distribution plate position switch 56b is connected to the main control board 24.

  Driving of the first distribution plate solenoid 55a, the second distribution plate solenoid 56a, the storage plate solenoid 59a, and the motor 70 is controlled by a main control board side CPU 241 of the main control board 24 described later.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 5, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25. Process.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes a first start winning port sensor 38d, a second start winning port sensor 38e, a large winning port sensor 39a, a starting gate passage sensor 40b, a general winning port sensor 42a, a ball opening port sensor 51a, and a discharge port sensor. 53d, the second distribution plate position switch 56b, the rotating body position switch 57a, the first specific area sensor 61a, the first non-specific area sensor 62a, the second specific area sensor 63a, and the second non-specific area sensor 64a are connected. The detection signals of the sensors and the switches can be received.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. The

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the front door opening sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. The Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  The effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 inside. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a center effect button 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the production control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7, operation | movement of each LED, etc., and is raising the production effect, for example.

  As for the effect buttons 13 and 14, when the player pushes them down during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes therein a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the effect command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the effect command transmitted from the effect control board 25 and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the contents of the special game will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols “1” to “9”, a short-time symbol jackpot with a short-time symbol (for example, a decorative symbol “3” and “7”) and a non-short-time symbol (for example, “ There are two types of non-short-time symbol jackpots with decorative symbols other than “3” and “7”. Each symbol is variably displayed in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and if the same symbol is aligned in three columns (for example, “777”), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the breakdown of the jackpot is 50% for the short time symbol big hit and 50% for the non-time short symbol big hit. In the present embodiment, the big hit is a hit when the big winning device 39 is opened, and the small hit is a hit when the guide member 52 is opened.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played in the normal mode and the short time mode. The time-saving mode is a gaming state in which the time for displaying the symbols is shortened. The guide plate of the ordinary electric accessory is more frequently opened than the normal mode (with the electric chew support), and the game ball is easy to start and win. In both the normal mode and the short-time mode, in the winning of the game ball to the first special symbol start port 38a, for example, a lottery is performed in which a “big hit” is 1/200 and a “small hit” is 1/100. 2. In the winning of a game ball to the special symbol start opening 38b, a lottery is performed in which a “big hit” is 1/200 and a “small hit” is 1 / 1.2. The determination table used for determining the random number value is different between the lottery by winning the first special symbol starting port 38a and the lottery by winning the second special symbol starting port 38b. Specifically, in the lottery by winning to the first special symbol start port 38a, for example, a determination table in which 14 random values out of 1400 random numbers are small hits is used, and to the second special symbol start port 38b. In the lottery by winning, a determination table is used in which 1167 random numbers out of 1400 random numbers are small hits. As a result, the “small hit” probability is obtained.

  A special game with a short-time symbol jackpot is composed of, for example, all four rounds, and a special game with a non-short-time symbol jackpot is composed of, for example, all eight rounds. Time-saving mode continues until the next big hit.

  When a short-time symbol big hit occurs, a big hit display of 6000 ms (6.0 seconds) is first performed as a pre-start interval.

  Thereafter, the first round starts. In the first round, the operation time of the open / close door of the special prize winning device 39 is 29000 ms (29.0 seconds). At this time, “Round 01” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a round display.

  When the opening / closing door operating time (opening time) ends, the remaining ball discharge time of 1980 ms (1.98 seconds) is reached. This is a time for confirming the discharge of the game ball won in the big winning device 39, and the number of winnings and the number of discharging until the elapse of this time is regarded as valid. Since the big prize device 39 has only the big prize port sensor 39a, the number of prizes and the number of discharges always match.

  Then, after the interval of the first round of 20 ms (0.02 seconds), the process proceeds to the second round. The second to third rounds are the same as the first round except that the round display advances according to the progress of the rounds.

  The fourth round is the final round, and after the opening / closing door is closed, an end interval (ending) of 10,000 ms (10 seconds), which means the end of the special game, is performed. The grand prize winning device 39 is also closed, but the liquid crystal display device 36 performs an ending display and an ending video.

  The ending display is a character display such as “Fin” or “short-time mode entry” indicating that the special game has ended. In addition, the ending video is made up of alerts for the capture method, company logo display, and the like. At the end of the end interval, a series of special games with a short time symbol jackpot ends, and then a short time mode game starts.

  Next, the non-short-time symbol jackpot will be described with a focus on the differences from the short-time symbol jackpot. Special games with non-short-time symbol jackpots consist of 8 rounds. In addition, after the end, the gaming state becomes the normal mode.

  In the case of a special game with a non-short-time symbol jackpot, the operation time of the first to eighth round doors is the same as in the case of a short-time symbol jackpot, and after the remaining round discharge time of the eighth round which is the final round, Move to end interval (ending). In the ending display, for example, “normal mode” is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, various flags set after the end of each special game for the time-short symbol big hit, the non-time-short symbol big hit, the time-short V big hit, and the non-time-short V big hit will be described. The short-time V big hit and the non-time-short V big hit are big hits when the big hit determination device 50 makes a big hit, as will be described in detail later.

  In the case of a short-time symbol big hit and a short-time V big hit, “5AH” is set in the power train open extended state flag, the normal time short transition state flag, the general probability change transition state flag, and the special time short transition state flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

  On the other hand, in the case of non-time-short symbol jackpot and non-time-short V jackpot, it does not shift to the time-saving mode after the end of the special game. “00H” is set in the short transition state flag in the figure. “00H” means that the flag is off.

  Next, the jackpot of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the contents of the chance game performed according to the jackpot, and the jackpot in the chance game will be described. The small hit is a hit when the guide member 52 is opened, and the big hit is a hit when the big winning device 39 is opened.

  The chance game includes a first chance game that is performed when a winning game is won by winning a game ball to the first special symbol start opening 38a, and a lottery by winning a game ball to the second special symbol starting port 38b. There is a second chance game that is played when winning a small win. When the game ball passes through the first specific area 61 or the second specific area 63 (V winning) in the first chance game and the second chance game, the big winning device 39 is opened and the V big hit is achieved.

  The V jackpots in the first chance game and the second chance game are composed of, for example, 4R short V jackpots composed of 4 rounds, 16R short V jackpots composed of 16 rounds, and all 8 rounds, for example. There is 8R non-short-time V big hit. The 4V short V big hit and the 16R short V big hit shift to the short time mode after the special game by V big hit. The 8R non-short-time V jackpot shifts to the normal mode after the special game by the V jackpot ends.

  Small hits include 4R short hits that are 4R hour short V big hits, 8R non-short time V big hits that are 8R small hits, and 16R There is 16R small hit which becomes short hit V big hit. In this embodiment, the small hits are 22% for 4R small, 28% for small 8R, and 50% for small 16R.

  Special games with 4R short-time V jackpots are played in the same manner as special games (4 rounds) with short-time symbol jackpots. At 16R short-time V big hit, the operation time of the first to 16th round opening / closing doors is the same as that of short-time symbol big hit, and after the remaining round discharge time of the 16th round which is the final round, the end interval (ending) ). The special game by 8R non-short-time V jackpot is performed in the same manner as the special game (8 rounds) by non-time-short symbol jackpot.

  In the first chance game, control as shown in FIG. 7 is performed, and in the second chance game, control as shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the first chance game is started, the guide member 52 is rotated from the closed position (see FIG. 4A) to the open position (see FIG. 4B), and is 80 ms (0.08 seconds) in the open position. ) After being positioned, it is rotated to the closed position. Then, after 13000 ms (13 seconds) have elapsed from the start of the game, the guide member 52 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, and after being positioned at the open position for 1500 ms (1.5 seconds), it is rotated to the closed position. During the period of 10000 ms (10 seconds) from the start of the game, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays the letters “Let's start a chance game! Big hit if you enter V!

  When the first chance game is started, the first distribution board 55 moves from the second guidance position (see FIG. 4A) to the first guidance position (see FIG. 4B), and reaches the first guidance position for 80 ms (0. (08 seconds) After the position, move to the second guidance position. Then, after 13000 ms (13 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first chance game, the first distribution board 55 has moved from the second guide position to the first guide position and is positioned at the first guide position for 4500 ms (4.5 seconds). Later, it moves to the second guidance position.

  The second distribution board 56 moves from the non-specific position (see FIG. 4B) to the specific position (see FIG. 4A) after the elapse of 800 ms (0.8 seconds) from the start of the first chance game, and is moved to the specific position by 80 ms (0). .08 seconds) after moving to a non-specific position.

  When the first chance game is started, the storage plate 59 moves from the closed position (see FIG. 4A) to the open position (see FIG. 4B), and after being positioned 80 ms (0.08 seconds) in the open position, Move to. Then, after 20500 ms (20.5 seconds) have elapsed since the start of the game, the storage plate 59 moves from the closed position to the open position, and after moving to the open position for 1000 ms (1 second), it moves to the closed position.

  When the storage plate 59 is moved to the closed position after being located at the open position for 1000 ms (1 second), the main control board 24 detects the number of game balls detected by the entrance sensor 51a, the exit sensor 53d, It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls detected by the first specific area sensor 61a, the first non-specific area sensor 62a, the second specific area sensor 63a, and the second non-specific area sensor 64a matches. When it is determined that the number of game balls matches, the outputs of the sensors 51a, 53d, 61a, 62a, 63a, 64a are reset.

  If it is determined that the number of game balls matches, the main control board 24 checks whether or not a game ball is detected by the first specific area sensor 61a. When a game ball is detected by the first specific area sensor 61a, it is a big hit.

  When the game ball has passed through the first specific area 61 (the game ball is detected by the first specific area sensor 61a), the main control board 24 has a big hit content (for example, 16R time short V big hit), and a game ball Is sent to the effect control board 25, indicating that it has passed through the first specific area 61 (first specific area 16R big hit signal).

  The effect control board 25 sends the first specific area 16R big hit signal to the liquid crystal control board 26. Based on the first specific area 16R big hit signal, the liquid crystal control board 26 displays on the liquid crystal display device 36 “16R big hit by winning the rotating body route V!” As shown in FIG. 9A. Further, when the game ball passes through the first specific area 61 and becomes 4R short-time V big hit, as shown in FIG. 9B, “4R big hit by rotating body route V winning!” Is displayed and the game ball is displayed. Is passed through the first specific area 61 and the 8R non-short-time V big hit is displayed, as shown in FIG. Further, when the game ball passes through the first specific area 61 and becomes a big hit, the dragon image 66 is displayed under the big hit display.

  Further, the main control board 24 checks whether or not a game ball is detected by the second specific area sensor 63a. When a game ball is detected by the second specific area sensor 63a, it is a big hit.

  When the game ball passes through the second specific area 63 (the game ball is detected by the second specific area sensor 63a), the main control board 24 is a big hit content (for example, 16R short-time V big hit), and the game ball Is sent to the effect control board 25, indicating that it has passed through the second specific area 63 (second specific area 16R big hit signal).

  The effect control board 25 sends the second specific area 16R big hit signal to the liquid crystal control board 26. Based on the second specific area 16R big hit signal, the liquid crystal control board 26 displays “V 16R short V big hit!” On the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown in FIG. 10A. Further, when the game ball passes through the second specific area 63 and becomes 4R short-time V big hit, as shown in FIG. 10B, “V 4R short V big hit!” Is displayed, and the game ball is second specified. If the 8R non-short time V big hit is passed through the region 63, “V 8R non-short time V big hit!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C.

  When it is determined that the number of game balls matches, and no game ball is detected by either the first specific area sensor 61a or the second specific area sensor 63a, the game of the next rotation is started.

  When it is determined that the number of game balls matches does not match, the main control board 24 enters a game stop state in which the game of the next rotation is not started, and repeats the game ball number match determination. If it is determined that the number of game balls matches in the game stop state, the game stop state is canceled.

  Even after 30000 ms (30 seconds) have elapsed since the game was stopped, if it is determined that the number of game balls does not match, the game ball may stay inside the jackpot determination device 50 High nature. In this case, the main control board 24 performs discharge control for discharging the game balls staying inside the big hit determination device 50.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the discharge control, the main control board 24 moves the first distribution plate 55 from the second guide position to the first guide position, and the second distribution plate 56 from the non-specific position to the specific position. The storage plate 59 is moved from the closed position to the open position. Then, after 10000 ms (10 seconds), the first distribution plate 55 is moved to the second guidance position, the second distribution plate 56 is moved to the non-specific position, and the storage plate 59 is moved to the closed position.

  After the discharge control, the main control board 24 performs the game ball number coincidence determination again. If it is determined that the number of game balls matches does not match, the game stop state is continued. When releasing this game stop state, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off and then turned on again.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the second chance game, when the game is started, the guide member 52 is rotated from the closed position to the open position, and after being positioned at the open position for 1500 ms (1.5 seconds), the guide member 52 is moved to the closed position. It is rotated.

  When the second chance game is started, the first distribution board 55 and the storage board 59 move at the same timing as the first chance game.

  The second distribution board 56 moves from the non-specific position to the specific position after 1000 ms (1 second) from the start of the second chance game, and after moving to the specific position for 80 ms (0.08 seconds), then moves to the non-specific position. Moving.

  In the second chance game, similarly to the first chance game, the game ball number coincidence determination and the discharge control are performed.

  When it is determined that the number of game balls matches, the main control board 24, like the first chance game, the game balls are detected by the first specific area sensor 61a and the second specific area sensor 63a. Check if it was detected. When a game ball is detected by each of the sensors 61a and 63a, the same processing as the first chance game is performed.

  When it is determined that the number of game balls matches, and no game ball is detected by either the first specific area sensor 61a or the second specific area sensor 63a, the game of the next rotation is started.

  The main control board 24 detects the position of the second distribution plate 56 based on the detection signal from the second distribution plate position switch 56b. When the main control board 24 detects that the second distribution board 56 is located at a specific position other than the movement timing in the first and second chance games, the second distribution board 56 is appropriate. It is determined that it is not positioned, and error processing is performed. As this error processing, an error is displayed by displaying an error image on the liquid crystal display device 36, light emission by the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35, and sound output from the speaker, and further, a game stop process (game ball launching). Stop).

  The main control board 24 detects the position of the rotating body 57 based on the detection signal from the rotating body position switch 57a. When the main control board 24 detects that the position of the rotating body 57 has not changed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the main control board 24 determines that the rotating body 57 has stopped, and performs the error processing.

  Next, the movement of the game ball in the big hit determination device 50 in the first chance game will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the first chance game, the guide member 52 is located at the open position (see FIG. 4B) for 80 ms (0.08 seconds) from the start of the game. Therefore, the probability that the game ball enters the entrance 51 is low.

  After elapse of 13000 ms (13 seconds) from the start of the game, the guide member 52 is rotated to the open position of 1500 ms (1.5 seconds). At the same time when the guide member 52 is opened, the first distribution plate 55 moves to the first guidance position (see FIG. 4B) and is located at the first guidance position for 4500 ms (4.5 seconds). For this reason, the game balls that have entered the entrance 51 in the first chance game are distributed to the first guide passage 53 by the first distribution plate 55 located at the first guide position with high probability. The game balls distributed to the first guide passage 53 are guided through the first guide upstream passage 53a toward the storage portion 53c.

  In the present embodiment, the time until the game ball distributed to the first guide passage 53 by the first distribution plate 55 reaches the storage portion 53c is about 2000 ms (2 seconds). The storage plate 59 is positioned at a closed position (see FIG. 4A) that covers the storage portion 53c for 3000 ms (3 seconds) after the first distribution plate 55 moves from the first guide position to the second guide position. Therefore, the game ball guided through the first guide upstream passage 53a is stored in the storage unit 53c.

  Since the guide member 52 is located at an open position of 1500 ms (1.5 seconds), a plurality of game balls may enter the entrance 51. When one game ball is stored in the storage unit 53c, the game ball guided through the first guiding upstream passage 53a thereafter is not stored in the storage unit 53c, but is stored in the rear outlet. Guided.

  3000 ms (3 seconds) after the first distribution plate 55 moves from the first guide position to the second guide position, the storage plate 59 moves to the open position (see FIG. 4B). When the storage plate 59 moves to the open position, one game ball stored in the storage portion 53 c is guided to the first guiding downstream passage 53 b and sent to the croon 60. The game ball sent to the croon 60 falls to the rotating body 57 from the opening 60a.

  The game ball that has fallen on the rotating body 57 enters one of the first specific area 61 and the five first non-specific areas 62. That is, the probability that the game ball guided through the first guide passage 53 passes through the first specific area 61 is 1/6. Further, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the first guide path 53 by the first distribution plate 55 until it passes through the first specific area 61 is about 12000 ms (12 seconds).

  In the first chance game, the probability that the game ball entering the entrance 51 is distributed to the second guide passage 54 by the first distribution board 55 is extremely low, and the probability that the game ball passes through the second specific area 63 is also low. Very low. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the second specific area 63 in the first chance game, it is determined that an illegal act has been performed, and the main control board 24 performs a game stop process and / or an error notification. Note that the game stop process and / or error notification may be performed after the big hit notification or the transition to the big hit state.

  In the first chance game, when the second distribution board 56 moves to a specific position immediately after the start of the game (after 800 ms (0.8 seconds) has elapsed), the game ball passes through the second specific area 63 or When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first specific area 61 before the first distribution plate 55 moves to the first guide position, the storage plate 59 is positioned at the open position for 100 ms (1 second). Even when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first specific area 61 before being moved to make it move, the main control board 24 performs a game stop process and / or an error notification. Note that the game stop process and the error notification in the first chance game may not be performed.

  Next, the movement of the game ball in the big hit determination device 50 in the second chance game will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the second chance game, the guide member 52 is positioned at the open position (see FIG. 4B) for 1500 ms (1.5 seconds) from the start of the game. The first distribution board 55 moves to the first guidance position (see FIG. 4B) simultaneously with the start of the game, and is located at the first guidance position for 80 ms (0.08 seconds). Game balls that have entered the entrance 51 in the second chance game are distributed to the first guide passage 53 by the first distribution board 55 within 80 ms (0.08 seconds) from the start of the game, and 80 ms from the start of the game. After (0.08 seconds), the first distribution plate 55 distributes the second guide passage 54. In the present embodiment, since the time from when the game ball enters the entrance 51 to reach the first distribution board 55 is about 100 ms (0.1 seconds), the game ball is The probability of being distributed to the first guide passage 53 by the dividing plate 55 is extremely low.

  The game balls distributed to the first guide passage 53 are guided in the same manner as in the first chance game, fall on the rotating body 57, and one first specific area 61 and five first non-specific areas 62. And pass either.

  After a lapse of 1000 ms (1 second) from the start of the game, the second distribution board 56 moves from the non-specific position (see FIG. 4B) to the specific position (see FIG. 4A), and is positioned at the specific position at 80 ms (0.08 seconds). To do. The game balls distributed to the second guide passage 54 by the first distribution plate 55 are guided through the second guide passage 54 and reach the second distribution plate 56. The game balls that have reached the second distribution board 56 while the second distribution board 56 is located at the specific position are distributed to the second specific area 63 and pass through the second specific area 63. In the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball guided through the second guide passage 54 in the second chance game passes through the second specific area 63 is about 1/13. In addition, the time from when the game ball is distributed to the second guide path 54 by the first distribution plate 55 until it passes through the second specific region 63 is about 800 ms (0.8 seconds).

  On the other hand, the game balls that have reached the second distribution plate 56 while the second distribution plate 56 is located at the non-specific position are distributed to the second non-specific region 64 and pass through the second non-specific region 64.

  In the second chance game, the probability that the game ball entering the entrance 51 is distributed to the first guide passage 53 by the first distribution board 55 is extremely low, and the probability that the game ball passes through the first specific area 61 is also low. Very low. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the first specific area 61 in the second chance game, it is determined that an illegal act has been performed, and the main control board 24 performs a game stop process and / or an error notification. Note that the game stop process and / or error notification may be performed after the big hit notification or the transition to the big hit state.

  In the second chance game, the main control board 24 also stops the game when it detects that the game ball has passed the second specific area 63 before the second distribution board 56 moves to the specific position. Processing and / or error notification is performed. Note that the game stop process and the error notification in the second chance game may not be performed.

  Furthermore, after the first chance game and the second chance game are finished, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first specific area 61 or the second specific area 63, The main control board 24 also performs a game stop process and / or error notification when it is detected that has passed through the first specific area 61 or the second specific area 63.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, each of which measures a time related to the game.

  The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control board 24 performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first and second special symbol start ports 38a and 38b and the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42 a inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control board 24 performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40b inside the normal symbol start gate 40a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and whether or not the random numbers are determined in the order in which they are stored.

  The main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S <b> 40, the main control board 24 performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol stops in a hit state, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The guide plate 38c of the mouth 38b is protruded.

  The main control board 24 retracts the guide plate 38c when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. The control signal is sent to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the guide plate 38c is retracted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the guide plate 38c is not protruded, and the main control board 24 does not do anything and the normal electric game game process Exit.

  In step S50, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  As will be described in detail later, when each of the start prize opening sensors 38d, 38e detects a game ball, each of the start prize opening sensors 38d, 38e transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24. In response to the detection signal, one random number value is acquired from among the 1,400 random number values (special symbol lottery), and an effect mode for the acquired random number value is determined.

  The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a manner of winning or losing according to the lottery result after a predetermined time elapses. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special prize winning device 39 (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric accessory) according to the special symbol lottery result.

  Although details will be described later, when the special symbol stops in a big hit mode, a so-called big hit is made, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 11: Step S50), the main control board 24 determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for change, changing), which will be described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a. When a game ball wins at the first special symbol starting port 38a, the main control board side CPU 241 determines 1400 random number values based on the ball detection signal sent from the first starting winning port sensor 38d. Get one random value from the inside.

  The ROM 242 stores an effect information table (not shown) having an effect mode associated with each of 1400 random number values. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table. The main control board CPU 241 also acquires a big hit determination flag based on the random number value and stores it in the work area.

  When the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a during the special symbol variation display, the main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command including a random value (lottery result) and effect mode to the reserved storage area of the RAM 243. Remember. The main control board CPU 241 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control CPU 261 of the liquid crystal control board 26 via the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores this effect command in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 as hold information. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 261 displays the hold information on, for example, the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 36. The hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is, for example, a maximum of four pieces.

  In step S52, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 2. It is determined whether or not a game ball is won in the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed. Note that the hold information is not stored for winning in the second special symbol start opening 38b. After step S52, the process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S53). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit when the big hit occurs, and determines whether or not the conditional device operation flag is turned on. If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processing in the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S53 is “NO”, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, the special symbol is “changing”, and the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, since the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B, the special symbol change start process (step S55) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 13A, the main control board side CPU 241 determines whether or not the number of special figure reservation balls is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 13B).

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been awarded to the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b. If the determination in step S72 is “YES”, a random value is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S79.

  When the determination in step S72 is “NO”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 12: step S57) is executed.

  If the special figure operation status is “00H”, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not “00H” (when it is “01H”), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the main control board 24 transmits a customer waiting demo command. The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 and the special figure operation status is “01H”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H as the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” is repeated in the determination of step S73 as long as no holding information or a start opening prize is generated.

  When the determination in step S71 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls in the special figure (FIG. 13B: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control board 24 transmits a hold subtraction command to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main control board 24 shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum number of reserves are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the holding storage area 4 in which the latest holding information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a special figure hit determination process based on the acquired random number value. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed.

  In step S80, the main control board 24 performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the changing flag of the special figure to 5AH. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table, sends an effect command including the random value and the effect mode to the special symbol display device 43a, and the effect command or effect An execution command is sent to the effect control board 25. The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the effect control board 25 when the hold information is not stored and an effect execution command when the hold information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. Also, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54), a special symbol changing process (described later) ( FIG. 12: Branches to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 12, thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 described later.

  Next, the special symbol variation display process and the effect image display process will be described. The special symbol display device 43a performs variable symbol display based on the effect mode of the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241. The effect image also includes decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner.

  When the hold information is not stored, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED based on the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241 to perform the effect. When the hold information is stored and the production execution command is received, the production is performed based on the hold information (production command) stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. The effect control board CPU 251 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when no hold information is stored, and sends an effect execution command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when hold information is stored. send.

  When receiving an effect command, the video display processor VDP 264 of the liquid crystal control board 26 receives the effect execution command based on the effect mode of the received effect command, and displays the hold information effect stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. Based on the mode, the image processing of the effect image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is performed. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 displays the image data subjected to the image processing on the liquid crystal display device 36, thereby performing an effect in the effect mode determined by the main control board side CPU 241. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 erases the hold information as the presentation by the hold information is started.

  Next, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control board 24 performs this process when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (being changed) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54).

  The main control board 24 determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer that is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special figure is 0, and transmits a “variation stop command” when the timer becomes 0. . In addition, various settings at the time of variable stop are performed, but since the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S54) The process branches to a special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 12: step S57) which will be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the special symbol confirmation time process (step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 14, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S111). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for the special figure confirmation display has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO” and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

  When the determination in step S111 is “YES”, the main control board 24 sets the special figure operation status to “01H” (step S112). Since the special symbol operation status is set to “01H” (waiting for variation), in the next special symbol management processing, the special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 12: step S55) is branched in the special symbol operation status determination. become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the big hit flag is 5AH (step S113). This is a determination as to whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the special symbol confirmation time process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S113 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S114). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to “00H”, and the condition device operation flag is set to “5AH”. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated. Even when the game ball passes through the first specific area 61 or the second specific area of the big hit determination device 50 and makes a big hit, the main control board 24 performs the same processing as step S114.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 11: step S60), the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory activation start process, a special electric accessory active process, Special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (ON) (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is 5AH, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and this process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S62 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the determination in step S61 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs the special electric accessory operation status determination (step S62). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, and thus the process proceeds to step S63.

  If the special power operation status is set to “01H”, it is “being started special power operation”, and the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric operation status is set to “02H”, the special electric operation is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, it is “special electric operation continuation determination in progress”, so the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to “04H”, the “big hit” Since it is “ending”, the process proceeds to step S67.

  Details of the processing in steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Further, after these processes are completed, the main control board 24 ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the jackpot start process (step S63) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of starting the big hit (step S131). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and “01H” is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 19), and “01H” means the first round.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during the start of special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 15: Proceed to step S64). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds, round display LED number, and jackpot start interval time are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in a special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S133). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special electric accessory operation start process (step S64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S141). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, or whether or not the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S141 is “YES”, the main control board 24 transmits a special winning opening release command (step S142). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big prize opening opening command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, the main control board 24 stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, this time, when a short-time symbol jackpot is won, the special electric accessory operating time of each round is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the main control board 24 performs various settings when starting the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to “00H”. “00H” means that the number of winnings is “0”.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 15) is performed. : Go to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S145.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S145). In this special winning opening / closing operation setting process, the main control board 24 sets the solenoid ON / OFF based on the big hit type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives the door of the attacker. Thereafter, the special prize opening / closing operation setting process is terminated. Thus, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the special electric accessory operating process (step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there has been a winning at the big winning opening (step S151). A winning is detected by the big winning opening sensor 39a of the big winning opening. If there is a winning at the big winning opening, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155.

  When the determination in step S151 is “YES”, the main control board 24 adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S152). In other words, this is a process of counting the prescribed number of winnings that the winning prize sensor wins in the winning prize opening. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S153). If the maximum number of winnings has been reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not been reached, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155. Note that the maximum number of winnings may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

  When the determination in step S153 is “YES”, the main control board 24 clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S154). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds when one round game is finished (step S156 / YES). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control board 24 performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S145 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S156). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S156 is “YES”, the main control board 24 transmits an inter-round interval command (step S157). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits an “inter-round interval command” to the effect control board 25. The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command that informs the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “03H” (during special electric operation continuation determination). Accordingly, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 15: step S66). The main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S159). Here, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to a normal round remaining ball discharge time. Then, the process during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric accessory act continuation determination process (step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S161). The details of the big prize winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S151 to S154 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control board 24 performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S145 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S163). Here, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends.

  When the determination in step S163 is “YES”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds (4 rounds, 8 rounds, or 16 rounds) has been reached (step S164). In the present embodiment, when the maximum number of rounds is reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, until the maximum number of rounds is reached, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S165.

  When the determination in step S164 is “NO”, the main control board 24 adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S165). In other words, the number of special game rounds is counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, the main control board 24 stores the interval time between rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in the process when returning to the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S167, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H” in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “ends” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during the start of special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 15: Proceed to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S164 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end (step S168). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The reason for setting the special electric accessory operation flag to “00H” is that the big hit round is “finished”.

  In addition, since the special electric operation status is set to “04H” (during the completion of the big hit), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 15: step S67). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the main control board 24 stores the end interval time in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 20). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S170.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S170). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit end interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the jackpot end process (step S67) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S171). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  When the determination in step S171 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S172). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. Details of the setting are as described in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to “00H” (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 15: step S63) is performed. Come on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the gaming state notification information (step S175). For example, when shifting to the short-time gaming state after this, the short-and-short-time notification lamp is turned on. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control board 24 has been described above.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process performed by the sub-control side is demonstrated. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the effect control board 25 is activated.

  First, the effect control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S181). This mainly performs various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update period has come (step S182). The main loop is a process from steps S184 to S189 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S182, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S183.

  When the determination in step S182 is “NO”, the effect control board 25 performs various soft random number update processing (step S183). Thereafter, the processes in steps S182 and S183 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During the period of this loop, a timer interruption process (see FIG. 22) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of interruption processes to determine whether the above 16 ms has elapsed. judge.

  When the determination in step S182 is “YES”, the effect control board 25 performs an LED data update process (step S184). As described above, steps S184 to S189 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the effect control board 25 performs a received command analysis process. In this method, the type of the received control command is analyzed, and various settings are made accordingly. For example, when the “big hit start interval command” transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 16) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the pre-start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the effect control board 25 performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S187, the effect control board 25 performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S188.

  In step S188, the effect control board 25 performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable accessory is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 performs a noise countermeasure process (step S189). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S182, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the timer interrupt process on the sub-control side will be described. This is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 21).

  First, the effect control board 25 performs initial setting of the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S192.

  In step S192, the effect control board 25 performs an output process. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the effect control board 25 performs an effect button input state update process. The production control board 25 updates the input state when the production buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the effect control board 25 performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, the effect control board 25 performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. For example, the effect control board 25 transmits an effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, the effect control board 25 performs a motor update process. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S197.

  In step S197, the effect control board 25 performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S198.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S198). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 21: steps S184 to S189). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is guided through the first guide path and passes through the first specific area and makes a big hit, the game ball is guided through the second guide path and is specified in the second direction. Since the big hit notification pattern differs depending on whether or not a big hit has passed through the area, the player can know which guide path is guided by the notification pattern. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Also, a time (12000 ms) from when the game ball is distributed to the first guidance path by the first distribution board until passing through the first specific area, and the game ball is distributed to the second guidance path by the first distribution board. Since the time until it passes through the second specific area is different (800 ms), compared to the two guide passages where the time until the game ball passes through the specific area is the same, Can be increased.

  Furthermore, the probability (1/6) that the game ball passes through the first specific area when guided through the first guide path is that the game ball passes through the second specific area when guided through the second guide path. Since it is higher than the probability (1/13), when the game ball is distributed to the first guide path, the player can have a sense of expectation. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, one specific area is provided for each of the first guide path and the second guide path. However, one specific area common to the first guide path and the second guide path is provided. May be. In this case, a specific port that is connected to the specific area and through which the game ball can pass is provided in the first guide path and the second guide path.

  Moreover, the guidance pattern by the 1st guidance path and the guidance pattern by the 2nd guidance path are not restricted to the guidance pattern of the said embodiment, It can change suitably, For example, you may make a 1st guidance path into a spiral.

  In the above embodiment, the fact that the game ball has passed the first specific area or the second specific area is notified by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device, but light emission by the frame decoration LED or the board decoration LED, You may alert | report by the sound output from a speaker.

  In the above embodiment, when a small win is made in a lottery performed when a game ball is won at the first special symbol start opening, the first chance game is performed regardless of the type of the small win. The first chance game or the second chance game may be played according to the type of small hit. For example, in the case of 4R small hit and 16R small hit, the first chance game is performed, and in the case of 8R small hit, the second chance game is performed. Similarly, even if a lottery is made when a game ball is won at the second special symbol start opening, a first chance game or a second chance game is played depending on the type of the small hit. You may do it.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed type gaming machine, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Left production button 14 Center production button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery device 20 Door Open sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply board Case 29 Discharge control board 29a Discharge control board case 30 Launch control board 31 Volume switch 32 Abnormality notification LED
33 Stage member 34a Center decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 liquid crystal display device 37 movable accessory 38 start winning device 38a first special symbol starting port 38b second special symbol starting port 38c guide plate 38d first starting winning port sensor 38e second starting winning port sensor 39 large winning device 39a large winning device Mouth sensor 40a Normal symbol start gate 40b Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill 42c General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering unit 50 Big hit determination device 51 Ball entry port 51a Ball entrance sensor 52 Guide member 53 First guide passage 53a First guide upstream passage 53b First guide downstream passage 53c Storage portion 53d Discharge port sensor 54 Second guide passage 55 First distribution plate 55a First distribution plate solenoid 5 b First distribution plate position switch 56 Second distribution plate 56a Second distribution plate solenoid 56b Second distribution plate position switch 57 Rotating body 57a Rotating body position switch 58 Passage member 59 Reserving plate 60 Clune 60a Opening 61 First specific area 61a First specific area sensor 62 First non-specific area 62a First non-specific area sensor 63 Second specific area 63a Second specific area sensor 64 Second non-specific area 64a Second non-specific area sensor 70 Motor 241 Main control board side CPU
246 Production Information Table 261 Liquid Crystal Control CPU
263 Liquid crystal control RAM

Claims (5)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Lottery means for performing lottery in response to a game ball entering the start opening;
A variable entry device that is provided with a specific area through which a game ball can pass and the game ball can enter when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific lottery result;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the specific area;
A bullet ball game machine comprising a notification means capable of notifying that a game ball has passed the specific area,
The variable pitching device is:
A first guide passage capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area side;
A second guide passage capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area side by a route different from the first guide passage;
A distribution device that distributes game balls to the first guide passage or the second guide passage;
The bullet ball game machine characterized in that the notification pattern by the notification means is different between when the game ball is guided through the first guide passage and when the game ball is guided through the second guide passage. . In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The first guide passage has a higher probability that a game ball passes through a specific area than the second guide passage. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
It has a special start opening where game balls can enter,
The lottery means performs a lottery when a game ball enters the special start port, and in the lottery when the game ball enters the special start port, the game ball to the start port Compared to the lottery triggered by entering the ball, there is a high probability that the specific lottery result,
The sorting device has at least a first action pattern that is more likely to guide the game ball to the first guide passage than the second guide passage, and the game ball to the first guide passage compared to the first guide passage. It is possible to operate with a second operation pattern that is highly likely to be guided to two guide paths,
When the lottery result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the start opening becomes the specific lottery result, the distribution device compares the first operation pattern with the second operation pattern. With a high probability of working with
When the lottery result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the special start port becomes the specific lottery result, the sorting device performs the second operation compared to the first operation pattern. A ball game machine characterized by a high probability of operating in a pattern. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The specific area includes a first specific area through which a game ball guided through the first guide path can pass, and a second specific area through which the game ball guided through the second guide path can pass. Characteristic ball game machine. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 4,
The variable pitching device is:
A first non-specific area through which the game ball guided through the first guide path can pass, and the first specific area are provided, and the game ball guided through the first guide path is defined as the first specific area or the A rotating body that rotates to distribute to the first non-specific region;
A second non-specific region through which the game ball guided through the second guide passage can pass;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: an area distribution device that distributes a game ball guided through the second guide path to the second specific area or the second non-specific area.