JP2017038853A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a nail adjustment.SOLUTION: An enclosed type game machine shifts to a trial shooting mode when it receives operation of a trial shooting mode switch from a player or the like. In the trial shooting mode, each of A to D normal winning holes is set to be a sharpshooting target in order (S310), a sharpshooting period of a normal winning hole as the sharpshooting target is fixed (S315), and a trial shooting result of the normal winning hole is accepted and is not accepted when game balls enter and do not enter the sharpshooting target (normal winning hole) within the sharpshooting period, respectively. When trial shooting results of all of the normal winning holes are accepted (Yes for S350), a game is permitted in the enclosed type game machine (S355).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  In ball game machines, it is prohibited in principle to make nail adjustments that adjust the angle of the game nail to adjust the ball and make it largely different from the approved state, but illegal nail adjustment is completely cracked down It is difficult. In particular, in the case of an ordinary winning opening where only the winning ball is paid out in accordance with the entry of a game ball, there is little influence on the game play by entering the normal winning opening, and the adjustment of the entering rate by nail adjustment It was easy to become a target.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 1 describes displaying the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening during the test mode.

JP 2001-129177 A

  However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to check the operation of the winning sensor provided at the winning opening, but it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment that makes it difficult to win the normal winning opening. Can not.

  An object of this invention is to suppress that nail adjustment is performed.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is a ball game machine having one or more kinds of privilege states advantageous to a player, and a game ball flowing down the game area can always enter A plurality of normal winning holes, a setting means for setting the normal winning hole as an operating port for a predetermined period of time after a predetermined condition is satisfied due to entering the starting port, and an operating port And a special game means for shifting to a special game, which is one of the privilege states, and continuously opening the grand prize opening multiple times, and is given to the player for a predetermined period. Based on the average number of prize balls divided by the number of game balls fired toward the game area during the period, after starting the continuous launch of game balls aimed at the normal winning opening, A ball is entered into the normal winning opening within a predetermined time, and When the ball is not in a privilege state, the base at this time is adjusted so that the player's ball does not increase when the game ball is launched aiming at the normal winning opening, Is.

  According to such a configuration, it is not possible to shift to a special game unless a ball is entered in the normal winning opening set as the operation opening. For this reason, it is impossible to perform nail adjustment that significantly reduces the frequency of entering a normal winning opening, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment.

  In addition, after the start of aiming at the normal winning opening, a ball is entered into the normal winning opening within a certain time, and if the player is not in the privilege state, the player's ball does not increase due to entering the normal winning opening. The base is adjusted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive profit when the transition to the special game takes excessive time or when the special game or the like is not performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the setting means may set the normal winning port as the operating port after a predetermined delay time has elapsed after the condition is satisfied.
According to such a configuration, the player can start aiming at the operating port from the time when the delay time has elapsed after a predetermined condition has been satisfied due to the ball entering the starting port. it can. Therefore, after the condition is satisfied, the player can replenish the game ball or take a break, for example, and can play the game with a margin.

In addition, as described in claim 3, the ball game machine may further include notification means for notifying that when the delay time has elapsed.
According to such a configuration, the player can accurately grasp the timing to start aiming at the operation port. For this reason, a game ball is unnecessarily fired before the operating port is set, or after the setting of the operating port, the start of aiming at the operating port is delayed, and a normal prize is awarded before entering the operating port. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the period in which the mouth is set as the working port has elapsed.

  In addition, as described in claim 4, the ball game machine further includes a selection unit that selects a normal winning opening in a predetermined order due to satisfaction of the condition, and the setting unit includes the condition After the above is satisfied, the normal winning opening selected by the selection means may be set as the operation opening.

  According to such a configuration, each time a condition is satisfied due to a ball entering the operating port, the normal winning port that becomes the operating port is switched in order, so that each normal winning port is surely set as an operating port. Will come to be. For this reason, it is not possible to perform nail adjustment that significantly reduces the frequency of entering a ball for any of the normal winning holes, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment.

  In addition, as described in claim 5, the ball game machine further includes selection means for extracting a random number due to satisfaction of the condition and selecting a normal winning opening according to the random number, and setting means After the condition is satisfied, the normal winning opening selected by the selecting means may be set as the operation opening.

  According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that any of the normal winning ports is set as an operating port. For this reason, it is not possible to perform nail adjustment that significantly reduces the frequency of entering a ball for any of the normal winning holes, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment.

  In addition, as described in claim 6, the ball game machine further includes a selection unit that selects a normal winning opening in accordance with an instruction from the player, and the setting unit includes: The normal winning opening selected by the selecting means may be set as the operation opening.

  According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that any of the normal winning ports is selected as the operating port. For this reason, it is not possible to perform nail adjustment that significantly reduces the frequency of entering a ball for any of the normal winning holes, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment.

It is explanatory drawing at the time of seeing the enclosure type game machine of 1st Embodiment from the front. It is explanatory drawing at the time of seeing the enclosure type game machine of 1st Embodiment from the back side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the enclosure type game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the enclosure type game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of power-on of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the trial hit mode start process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of trial hit mode processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the trial hit screen display process of 1st Embodiment. It is an example of the trial hit screen of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the holding ball addition / subtraction process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special figure success / failure determination processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special figure success / failure determination processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special figure success / failure determination processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special figure success / failure determination processing of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game start effect process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game process of the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the special game start effect process of the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the trial hit mode process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the firing number count process of 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
FIG. 1 shows an enclosed pachinko machine 50 (enclosed game) according to a first embodiment in which a game ball is not paid out of the machine but played using the game ball enclosed in the machine in a circulating manner. FIG. In the enclosed game machine 50, the launching device collects the game balls that are launched toward the game area (the area where the winning award, the out mouth, various bonuses, game nails, etc. are arranged), and the collected game balls are A game is played by re-launching with a launcher.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the enclosed game machine 50 is disposed adjacent to the inter-unit unit 100. The inter-unit unit 100 is provided with a card insertion slot 100a and a cash insertion slot 100b. By inserting an IC card into the card insertion slot 100a or inserting cash into the cash insertion slot 100b, an enclosed game The ball lending button 102a provided on the machine 50 can be operated.

  The enclosed game machine 50 has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper left and right sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 is attached to the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. .

  A front frame 52 is attached to the inner frame 70 by a hinge 53 or the like so that it can be opened and closed. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. A game board 1 attached to the inner frame 70 is arranged. Therefore, when the front frame 52 is opened, it is possible to directly enter the game ball into the winning opening (the entrance to which the game ball (in other words, the holding ball) is given to the player according to the entered ball). (Hereinafter, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening is also referred to as a win, and the game ball given to the player in response to the win is also referred to as a prize ball). In addition, even when the plate glass 61 is removed from the front frame 52, it is possible to directly enter the game ball into the winning opening, and in this state or the state in which the front frame 52 is opened during the test before shipping from the manufacturer. Tests are performed.

  Speakers (not shown) are provided on the upper left and right of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the enclosed game machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. Further, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps (not shown) that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. In addition, a winning display device 20 is arranged at the lower right portion of the front frame 52, and when a game ball wins a winning slot described later, the number of acquired gaming balls set for each winning slot is displayed.

  On the lower right side of the front frame 52, a launch operation unit 107 for launching a game ball is disposed, and a handstand 71 is attached below the launch operation unit 107. The hand table 71 is a table on which a player's hand performing a constant launch operation is placed. The firing operation unit 107 includes a firing strength adjustment switch unit 108, a sliding operation unit 107a that a player operates to launch a game ball, a firing stop switch 111 disposed on the upper part of the sliding operation unit 107a, It includes a firing strength fixing switch 110 that is operated when the strength is fixed, a firing strength display unit 107b that indicates the firing strength as a numerical value, and a touch sensor 112 (not shown) that senses the player's operation. The firing intensity increases as the sliding operation unit 107a is operated in the right direction. In the first embodiment, the firing strength is adjusted using the slide switch, but the invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the firing strength is adjusted according to the rotation amount of the so-called launching handle may be used.

  A cylinder lock 36 for operating a slide lock that can regulate the opening of both the inner frame 70 and the front frame 52 is arranged on the upper right of the firing operation unit 107 (the right end of the enclosed game machine 50), and a key can be inserted. It has become. The cylinder lock 36 is a variable lock that can freely change the type of key for unlocking. By using such a variable lock in the enclosed game machine 50, the game store can All the gaming machines arranged in the store can be set as a store-specific key (one type).

  On the left side of the firing operation unit 107, a control unit 8 serving as an interface with the player is provided. The control unit 8 includes an operation unit device 102 (touch panel type liquid crystal display) that is a touch panel type liquid crystal display, a count switch 105, a game ball number display device 106, and a trial hit mode switch 21. Yes. On the touch panel of the operation unit device 102, a ball lending button 102a, a return button 102b, a screen switching button 102c, and an operation result display unit 102d indicating operation results of the ball lending button 102a and the return button 102b are provided. Yes.

  It should be noted that buttons (ball lending button 102a, counting switch 105, return button 102b) for lending a ball from an IC card, paying a ball and returning the IC card, etc. may be arranged in the inter-unit unit 100. Thus, by combining operations such as ball lending and settlement in the inter-unit unit 100, it is possible to clearly distinguish the operations related to the effects related to the game.

  The front plate portion provided with the control unit 8 can also be opened and closed from the inner frame 70 by the hinge 53 or the like, but since the front frame 52 is installed so as to cover the front plate portion, only when the front frame 52 is opened. The front plate part can be opened.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the state of the game area 3 of the game board 1 located in the back of the glass plate 61. The game area 3 is a substantially circular area surrounded by the guide rails 16, and a large number of game nails are planted. A game ball launched from the launching device 87 arranged at the upper left of the game board 1 is The game area 3 flows down immediately after launch.

  A center case and a window in which a warp passage, a stage, and the like are formed are provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 3, and a liquid crystal screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is disposed behind the window. In addition to these, in the game area 3, the regular symbol operating gate 17 that can always win, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and the always winning game are possible. A to D normal winning holes 13a to 13d, an attacker-type large winning hole 14 and other such an accessory (winning hole) and an out port 15 are provided, and in the lower right of the game area 3, the first special figure display device, 2 special figure display devices, ordinary symbol display devices, first special figure hold number display devices, second special figure hold number display devices, universal figure hold number display devices, etc. are provided. In this way, the first and second special symbols are both displayed small in the corners of the game area, and the lottery results corresponding to the special symbols are notified by the effect symbol display device 6 provided in the center of the game area. In addition to performing a special design pseudo-effect, the pseudo-effect gives the player a sense of expectation for the lottery result.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), random numbers are extracted and stored in a reserved manner. (Up to 4). Then, based on the random number stored on hold, whether or not to determine whether or not to use a normal symbol (ordinary symbol determination) is performed. At this time, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device is started, and the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol determination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. Then, when a win is determined in the normal determination determination, a normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven, thereby opening the blade member of the normal electric combination and entering the second start port 12 ( Detection of the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 3) is possible.

  In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally 0.2 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state) is 1.8 seconds ( 2 times). In addition, the second start port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot enter unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened, but in rare cases even when the blade member is not opened, the ball enters the ball. You may comprise.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts changing in the first special symbol display device, and the predetermined time is reached. Stop later. In addition, when a game ball enters the normal electric combination that is the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the second special figure display device displays the second special figure. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the suspension of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is driven according to the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  Further, various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (first start port). 11. Random numbers to be acquired when entering the second starting port 12 are big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, small hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers) Then, it is stored (stored) in the main control device 80 as a hold memory, and various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 3). Process. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball has passed through the memory and normal symbol operating gate 17 will be described as the normal figure reserved memory.

  In the first embodiment, the maximum number of lights by each of the general figure hold number display device, the first special figure hold number display device, and the second special figure hold number display device is four (the maximum hold memory number is four). ). Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  If the first special figure start switch 11a or the second special figure start switch 12a detects a game ball and the number of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory in that case is less than 4, the extracted jackpot determination random number The big hit symbol determining random number, the small hit symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are stored in the storage area as the first or second reserved memory.

  The various random numbers stored on hold are subjected to a comparative lottery with a value set in advance by a special symbol determination (special symbol determination), and the special symbol determination result made based on the jackpot determination random number is: It is displayed on the first special figure display device, the second special figure display device, and the effect symbol display device 6. At this time, a special symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is stopped and displayed.

  The enclosed game machine 50 is configured as a probability variation machine. More specifically, games by the enclosed gaming machine 50 are roughly divided into games in a state in which the big prize opening 14 is closed and special games (also referred to as jackpot games) in which the big prize opening 14 is opened. The games (gaming states) when the winning opening 14 is closed are roughly classified into a normal gaming state that has a relatively low probability of being hit by the special figure determination and a special figure determination determination as compared to the normal gaming state. There is a probabilistic state with a high probability of hitting.

  The special symbol consists of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation state is set so that the transition can be made after the special game is finished in the probability variation symbol, and the probability variation in either the normal gaming state or the probability variation state. If a big hit is made with a symbol, after the big hit game is over, it shifts to a probability change state. Similarly, the normal game state is set so that the transition can be made after the special game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and after the special game is over, if any of the normal game state and the probability variation state is a big hit with the non-probability variation symbol. , Transition to the normal gaming state.

  After the transition to the normal gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol may be shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the normal electric accessory may be in a short state when the opening extension function is activated. If the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the time-short state of the first embodiment, the special symbol variation time is shortened and the normal symbol time displayed on the normal symbol display device is also shortened. However, the normal symbol variation display is shortened. Thus, the fixed display of the normal symbol is performed many times within a certain time. Therefore, the number of times that the normal symbol hits within a certain time increases, and the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory also increases. Further, in the short time state, it is set so that the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is lengthened (opening extension function is activated), so that it becomes easy to win a large number of game balls. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of display of the second special symbol variation is further increased, and the player's possession balls are less likely to be reduced by the award balls obtained by winning the ordinary electric game winnings. , Can play an advantageous game.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol may be shortened similarly to the time-short state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory may be activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function for extending the opening of the ordinary electric accessory are the same as those in the time reduction state, but in addition to the probability variation state, the winning probability in the special figure success / failure determination increases.

Further, in the first embodiment, both the probability variation state and the time reduction state are provided, but only one of these may be provided, or these states may not be provided.
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a mechanism for circulating the game balls of the enclosed game machine 50 in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the circulation mechanism from the back. FIG. 2 shows a main device for circulating the game ball, a path for lifting the game ball, and a main control device. The flow that circulates after the game ball is fired will be explained in order.

  When the sliding operation unit 107a is operated in a state where the enclosed game machine 50 manages (stores) a game ball (holding ball) that can be launched by the player, a ball feed solenoid disposed in the launching device 87 130 operates to send the game ball to the firing position. At that time, in the enclosed game machine 50 according to the first embodiment, the game ball sent to the launch position always rolls in the game area 3 (the game ball sent to the launch position is always fired, and Therefore, the subtraction sensor 131 provided in the launching device 87 detects the sent game ball as a launching ball, and a holding ball counter (payout launch control device 84). 1 is subtracted from the device that stores the number of game balls that can be launched. The number of game balls (number of balls possessed) that can be fired is displayed on the game ball number display device 106, and is displayed by subtracting 1 in accordance with the detection of the game ball by the subtraction sensor 131.

  The game ball sent out to the launch position is launched into the game area 3 by the actuation of the launch solenoid 129 with a launch intensity corresponding to the position of the sliding operation unit 107a. In the enclosed gaming machine 50 according to the first embodiment, the position of the launching device 87 (position where the game ball is launched) is the upper left part when viewing the game area 3 from the front (the figure is the upper part because it is the back), Unlike the conventional machine, the launched game ball is not launched by the launch path formed by the guide rail, and the game ball bulleted by the launch solenoid 129 reaches the game area 3 immediately after the bullet ball.

  The game ball that has reached the game area 3 flows down the game area 3 and enters a winning opening such as the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or enters the out port 15. A game ball that has won a prize opening is detected by a winning detection sensor 124 that flows down the back surface of the game board 1 and is arranged in the guidance path, and a game ball that has entered the out slot 15 is detected by a non-winning detection sensor 125. Detected.

  When the winning detection sensor 124 or the non-winning detection sensor 125 detects a game ball, it is added as the number of out balls. Management of the game ball circulation is performed by the number of out balls and the number of shot balls (the number of balls detected by the subtraction sensor 131). In the first embodiment, each of the sensors described above is connected to the payout launch control device 84, and the circulation of the enclosed game ball is managed by the payout launch control device 84. However, mutual communication with the payout launch control device 84 is possible. It is good also as a structure managed by the connected main controller 80. FIG.

  The game balls detected by the winning detection sensor 124 and the non-winning detection sensor 125 flow down the guiding path connected to the ball polishing device 85. The ball polishing device 85 includes a cassette motor 114, a polishing motor 115, a cassette switch 116, and a polishing motor sensor 117, and uses a cassette equipped with a polishing cloth to polish a game ball. Also, the cassette loaded with the polishing cloth is detected.

  The polishing of the game ball is performed by operating the polishing motor 115 and moving the game ball to press against the polishing cloth. The polishing cloth can be replaced by a structure mounted on the cassette, and is operated so as to wind up the cloth at a constant cycle by using the cassette motor 114. Further, the cassette switch 116 detects the presence / absence of a cassette equipped with a polishing pad.

  The ground game ball is guided from the ball polishing device 85 to the lifting device 86 through a guide path. The lifting device 86 includes a lifting and launching motor 119, a lifting and launching motor monitoring sensor 121, and a lifting and lowering entrance sensor 120. Raise to launch ball tank 40).

  In the enclosed game machine 50 according to the first embodiment, the game ball guided to the lifting device 86 is moved to the launching ball tank 40 disposed on the upper part of the enclosed game machine 50 using the lifting launch motor 119. It is configured to move. In the lifting device 86, whether or not a game ball exists at the game ball launch position of the lift launch motor 119 and the exit of the lift path (the entrance of the launch ball tank 40) by the lift inlet sensor 120 and the launch inlet sensor 132. Whether or not is detected, the lifting and firing motor 119 is driven in accordance with the detection result. The game ball launched by driving the lifting and launching motor 119 changes the flying ball path by contacting the uppermost curved surface of the encapsulated ball launching and lifting path shown in the figure, and the flying ball speed is reduced and the launched ball Reach tank 40. The uplift motor monitoring sensor 121 detects whether the uplift motor 119 is performing a normal launch operation.

  With the above-described configuration, in the encapsulated gaming machine 50 of the first embodiment, the game ball guided to the lifting device 86 is the launch ball immediately after the lifting operation (launching the ball by the lifting launch motor 119). Move to the waiting ball tank 40. Therefore, since there are not a plurality of game balls on the lifting path unlike a spiral lifting device or a belt lifting device, the number of game balls that have to wait for the game is reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of enclosed balls to be circulated in the enclosed game machine 50.

  The game ball that has been lifted up to the launch ball tank 40 rolls to the launch device 87, and an appropriate amount sensor 123 and a full tank sensor 126 that are arranged in the enclosing ball number counting path that also serves as a guide to the launch device 87, The game ball is detected, and the number of game balls necessary for circulation is managed to notify when an excess or deficiency is detected. The notification in this case outputs a signal to the management device (hall computer 87) outside the machine via the inter-unit unit 100, and the display device (the effect symbol display device 6 and the touch panel type liquid crystal display) provided in the enclosed game machine 50. The game 102) displays the excess or deficiency of the game balls.

  Next, the inter-unit unit 100 will be described. When a player plays a game with the enclosed game machine 50, the player inserts an IC card (or membership card) or cash into the inter-unit unit 100 connected to the enclosed game machine 50 in a one-to-one manner, and performs a ball lending operation. By carrying out the game, a game ball that can be launched by the enclosed game machine 50 is paid out and a game can be performed. The payout in this case is performed by adding the number of game balls that can be fired to a ball counter that stores the number of game balls that can be fired.

  The game balls consumed (rented) by paying in the game and the payout ball information acquired by winning such as jackpots (acquired ball information for each player on the day) are linked to the IC card. Is stored once in the management device (hall computer 87) in the store, and then managed by a third-party management data management center provided outside, the number of incoming balls and the number of outgoing balls can be obtained. Strictly managed. Furthermore, the stored balls are stored in an external third-party storage server management server, which is a system that guarantees the player's storage.

  When the player finishes the game, he / she takes out the card from the inter-unit unit 100 (if there is a ball remaining, the player moves the ball to the inter-unit unit 100 and then removes the card) and settles the balance. At that time, the data is stored and managed by the POS management computer.

  In addition to the function of the conventional CR unit, the inter-unit unit 100 connected to the enclosed game machine 50 receives information such as the number of game balls emitted by the enclosed game machine 50, the number of game balls dispensed, and the game state. It is equipped with a function for monitoring fraud, a function for monitoring illegal boards, and a function for collecting various game information. In order to realize these additional functions, the inter-unit unit 100 and the enclosed game machine 50 are connected by a new interface cable different from the conventional one.

  Furthermore, in order to share security information and prevent unauthorized modification, the game machine management center (machine history management center) directly connected to the pachinko machine manufacturer manufactures it by checking it against the unauthorized monitoring function of the inter-unit unit 100. It is possible to constantly monitor the unique ID of the board of the gaming machine installed in the office and notify when an abnormality is detected.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the enclosed game machine 50 will be described with reference to the block diagrams shown in FIGS. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout launch control device 84, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. .

  In the block centering on the main controller 80 shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 80 has a first start port for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. A switch 11a, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, a normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17, and a ball entering the big winning port 14 Count switch 14a for detecting the played game balls, A to D normal winning port 13a to 13d-1 for detecting the game balls that have entered the normal winning ports 13a to 13d, and the downward direction of the game balls A magnetic sensor 91 for detecting a magnetic force that affects the game ball, a vibration sensor 92 for detecting a vibration that affects the flow direction of the game ball, and a radio wave for detecting a radio wave that causes the aforementioned detection switch for the winning opening to malfunction. Detection signals of the capacitors 93 is input.

  Further, the main controller 80 receives a detection signal from the trial hit mode switch 21. The trial hit mode switch 21 is provided in the control unit 8 on the front surface of the enclosed game machine 50 and can be operated by the player.

  The main controller 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the sub integrated controller 83. Further, the main controller 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The lighting of the figure hold number display device 9a, the second special figure hold number display device 10a, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the big winning opening 14 by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the ordinary electric role solenoid 12b. When the winning to the mouth is detected, the number of acquired game balls set for each winning mouth is displayed on the winning display device 20. Also, in response to winning at each winning opening, a prize ball number indicating signal indicating the number of winning balls is transmitted to the payout control device 84 (the number of game balls won at each winning opening and each winning opening set. The number of acquired game balls may be transmitted to the payout / release control device 84 as a serial signal (command format) at regular intervals).

  Also, the output signal from the main controller 80 is a management signal such as symbol variation, gaming state, jackpot (also referred to as special game), etc., sent to the hall computer via the payout launch controller 84 and the inter-unit unit 100. It is done. However, during the test hit mode (details will be described later), no management signal is output outside the machine.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the data for the lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80 or the payout / discharge control device 84 via the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83). Is generated based on an input from the main control device 80), and an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  Next, referring to FIG. 4, a block centering on the dispensing control device 84 connected to the main control device 80 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication will be described. The payout launch control device 84 operates in accordance with the installed program and receives the command indicating the number of acquired game balls described above from the main control device 80. The number of game balls that can fire the requested number of acquired game balls. The value is added to a ball counter indicating (the number of balls), and the added value is displayed on the game ball number display device 106. Further, based on a signal according to an operation to be described later or a signal according to the detection of the sensor, the addition of a rental ball, the launch of a game ball, the polishing of the game ball, the circulation of the game ball (encapsulated ball), and the like are controlled. .

  As described above, the touch panel type liquid crystal display serving as the operation unit device 102 connected to the pay-out and launch control device 84 via the inter-unit unit 100 and the operation unit connection board 101 includes a ball lending button 102a and a return button 102b. A screen switching button 102c, and an operation result display section 102d indicating the operation results of the ball lending button 102a and the return button 102b. The power source of the touch panel type liquid crystal display provided in the enclosed game machine 50 is supplied from the inter-unit unit 100.

  Further, the touch panel type liquid crystal display has a function of displaying card information recorded on an IC card (or membership card) inserted in the inter-unit unit 100 and game information (game history, etc.) of the enclosed game machine 50. It also has.

  When the ball lending button 102a of the operation unit device 102 is operated, a signal requesting addition of the number of balls to be lapped as touch panel operation information is input to the payout launch control device 84 via the inter-unit unit 100, and the payout launch control device 84 is The number of balls lent requested by the input is added to the ball counter, and the value of the ball counter after the addition is displayed on the game ball display device 106. At this time, the result of the lending operation is displayed on the operation result display unit 102d according to the addition status of the game ball number display device 106. For a single operation of the lending button 102a, the number of lending balls (for example, 125) corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 500 yen) is requested.

  When the return button 102b of the operation unit device 102 is operated, a signal for requesting a return operation of the IC card is input to the inter-unit unit 100 as touch panel operation information, and is input from the inter-unit unit 100 to the payout and emission control device 84. Depending on whether the state of the enclosed gaming machine 50 at that time is a state where the IC card can be returned or not, the return result and the return result are displayed on the operation result display unit 102d. If it can be returned, it is displayed on the operation result display unit 102d that it can be returned, and the IC card is ejected from the inter-unit unit 100.

  When the screen switching button 102c of the operation unit device 102 is operated, the switching circuit 101a is activated, and the information to be displayed on the touch panel type liquid crystal display is changed from the information received from the inter-unit unit 100 to the effect symbol control device 82 of the enclosed game machine 50. Switch to information (including images) received from. In response to this switching, information from the inter-unit unit 100 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  The inter-unit unit 100 and the operation unit connection board 101 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other, and the effect symbol control device 82 and the operation unit apparatus 102 are connected to each other so as to be capable of mutual communication with the operation unit connection board 101. Since all output from the enclosed game machine 50 to the hall computer 87 is performed via the inter-unit unit 100, the inter-unit unit 100 can also manage the enclosed game machine 50. Yes. However, not only this structure but the structure which outputs to the hall computer 87 not via the inter-unit unit 100 is also considered, and the control content of the inter-unit unit 100 may be limited to management of game media.

  In the enclosed game machine 50, the operation unit relay board 103 is connected to the payout launch control device 84 so as to be capable of mutual communication, and the game ball number display board 104 is connected to the operation unit relay board 103 so as to be capable of mutual communication. Yes. The game ball number display board 104 is provided with a count switch 105 and a game ball number display device 106, and an operation signal of the count switch 105 is input to the payout and firing control device 84. Further, the number of game balls that can be fired is displayed on the game ball number display device 106 according to the output of the payout launch control device 84.

  When the counting switch 105 is operated, all the values stored in the ball holding counter are subtracted from the ball holding counter, and the subtracted value is transmitted to the inter-unit unit 100 (the number of balls held is stored in the IC card). Therefore, the numerical value of the game ball number display device 106 that displays the value of the ball holding counter is zero. When the number of game balls that can be launched by the operation of the counting switch 105 becomes 0, the IC card inserted in the inter-unit unit 100 can be returned.

  A detection signal from the front frame closing switch 18 and the inner frame closing switch 19 is input to the payout and firing control device 84 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 75, and the firing operation unit 107 is connected via the operation unit relay board 103. As described above, the firing operation unit 107 receives signals from the firing intensity adjustment switch unit 108, the firing intensity fixing switch 110, the firing stop switch 111, and the touch sensor 112, as described above. 84, and the display of the firing intensity display device 109 is controlled by the payout launch control device 84.

  Further, detection signals of the cassette switch 116 and the polishing motor sensor 117 are input to the dispensing launch control device 84 via the polishing relay substrate 113 connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. The driving of the cassette motor 114 and the polishing motor 115 is controlled via

  In addition, detection signals from the lift entrance sensor 120 and the lift launch motor monitoring sensor 121 are input to the dispensing launch control device 84 via the lift relay substrate 118 connected to the polishing relay substrate 113 so as to be able to communicate with each other. Then, the dispensing launch control device 84 controls the drive of the above-described lifting launch motor 119.

  The inner frame relay board 122 is connected to the inner frame relay board 122 from the inner frame relay board 122 so as to enable one-way communication. The inner frame relay board 122 is connected to the appropriate amount sensor 123 and the winning detection sensor 124 described above. The non-winning detection sensor 125, the full sensor 126, and the night monitoring switch 127 are connected, and a signal from each sensor or switch is input to the payout launch control device 84.

  The night monitoring switch 127 is a device for judging fraud that involves opening the door at night (out of business hours). The backup power supply mounted on the power supply board is used to turn off the inner frame 70 even when the power is off. Opening can be monitored, and the payout / release control device 84 stores the number-of-opening information of the inner frame 70 at night, and outputs the number-of-opening information to the outside through the main control device 80 when the power is turned on.

  Further, detection signals from the subtraction sensor 131 and the launch inlet sensor 132 are input to the dispensing launch control device 84 via the launch relay substrate 128 connected to the polishing relay substrate 113 so as to be able to communicate with each other. The payout and firing control device 84 controls the driving of the ball feed solenoid 130 and the firing solenoid 129 via the substrate 128.

[Description of operation]
Next, operation | movement of the enclosure type game machine 50 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
The encapsulated gaming machine 50 shifts to a test hit mode for checking the frequency of entering the A to D normal winning holes 13a to 13d by operating the test hit mode switch 21 when the power is turned on or after the power is turned on. In the test hit mode, the test hits of the A to D normal winning holes 13a to 13d (to launch the game ball aiming at the A to D normal winning holes 13a to 13d) are instructed, and the results of the test hits of the respective normal winning holes are passed. When it becomes, the game with the enclosed game machine 50 is permitted. Note that, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the test mode is shifted to a trial hit mode in accordance with an instruction from a device connected to the enclosed game machine 50 such as the hall computer 87.

  In addition, in the enclosed game machine 50, after hitting the special figure determination, all or part of the A to D normal prize winning openings 13a to 13d are set as the operation openings, and a plurality of times are entered by entering the operation openings. A special game for opening the big prize opening 14 is started.

Below, the process of the enclosure type game machine 50 is demonstrated in detail.
(1) Power-on processing First, power-on processing that is performed when power supply to the encapsulated gaming machine 50 is started will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this process, when the trial hit mode switch 21 is operated when the power is turned on, a process for starting up the power in the trial hit mode is performed in accordance with the operation.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, when the enclosed game machine 50 is turned on, a security check of the CPU is performed, and then the stack pointer is set to an initial value as shown in FIG. S100). In the first embodiment, the initial value is set to 8000H. Subsequently, the interrupt mode setting (S105), access permission to the built-in RAM (S110), and clearing of the power-off flag (S115), which are necessary settings when the power is turned on, are performed.

  After S115, it is determined whether or not the signal from the RAM clear switch is on (S120). The RAM clear signal is a signal output by operating a power switch (not shown) for turning on the enclosed game machine 50 while pressing a RAM clear switch (not shown). It is. The RAM clear signal is read only once, and is not read thereafter.

  If the determination in S120 is affirmative, processing is performed to initialize the RAM. If the determination is negative, processing for returning the enclosed game machine 50 using the gaming state information stored in the RAM is performed. This RAM includes information regarding the gaming state of the enclosed game machine 50, and even if the power (normal power supply) of the enclosed game machine 50 is cut off, the information stored in this RAM is stored by the backup power supply. Hold for a predetermined time.

  Therefore, the game can be resumed from the probabilistic state if it was in a special game if it was in a special game immediately before the power was cut off, and it would be disadvantageous to the player due to a sudden power failure etc. There is nothing.

  As actual control, if S120 is negative (S120: no), it is determined whether the information generated when the power is shut off is normal (S125). If it is positive (S125: yes), a RAM determination value is calculated. (S130), it is determined whether it matches the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, that is, whether it is a normal value (S135). If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the information generated when the power is shut off is cleared (S140).

  Subsequent to S140, it is determined whether or not the signal from the trial hit mode switch 21 is OFF (S145). If a negative determination, that is, if the trial hit mode switch 21 is operated (S145: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the trial hit mode flag is 1 (S170).

  The test hit mode flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the test hit mode is set, and if the value is 0, the test hit mode flag is not set. Judgment.

  If the determination in S170 is affirmative, that is, if the power-off is in the trial hit mode (S170: yes), all the contents stored in the RAM are cleared to 0 to clear the state in the trial hit mode stored in the RAM. (S175), initial values of various random numbers are set (S180), and initial values of the RAM are set (S185).

Following the negative determination in S185 or S170 (S170: no), a trial hit mode setting process is performed (S190), and a trial hit mode flag is set to 1 (S195).
In the trial hit mode setting process, the main controller 80 outputs a signal to the effect that the trial hit mode has been started to the payout launch controller 84 in order to enable the game balls in the trial hit mode to be launched. In response to this, the payout launch control device 84 permits the launch of the game ball regardless of the number of possessed balls indicated by the possessed ball counter. Further, main controller 80 transmits a command indicating that the test hit mode is started to sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which transmits the signal which shows having shifted to the trial hit mode also to the inter-unit unit 100, and, thereby, the inter-unit unit 100 can judge that the enclosure type game machine 50 is in the trial hit mode.

After that, until the trial hit mode ends, the main controller 80 detects a ball entering each winning opening, but does not pay out the winning ball.
Subsequent to S195, the CPU peripheral device is initially set (S160), interrupt permission is set (S165), and the game is started. The start of the game here means that the main controller 80 starts executing the main routine.

  If the determination in S145 is affirmative, that is, if the trial hit mode switch 21 is not operated when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not the value of the trial hit mode flag is 0 (S150). If the positive determination is made (S150: yes), sub integrated control A command for returning to the gaming state immediately before power-off is transmitted to the device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  If S120 is an affirmative determination (S120: yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is turned off (S200). If a negative determination is made, that is, if the switch remains on (S200: no), the determination of S200 is repeated. If S200 is affirmative or S125, S135, and S150 are negative (S180: yes, S125: no, S135: no, S150: no), all the contents stored in the RAM are cleared to 0 (S205). Initial value setting of random numbers (S210) and initial value setting of RAM (S215) are performed, and the process proceeds to S160.

  The above is the power-on process executed by the main controller 80. When the power is cut off during the trial hit mode, if the power is turned on without clearing the RAM and operating the trial hit mode switch (No determination in S150), the gaming state of the trial hit mode immediately before the power cutoff in the power-on process The memory is cleared (the RAM is cleared by not operating the trial hit mode switch), and the game can be started in the same gaming state as when the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch. It becomes possible.

  In the first embodiment, the transition to the trial hit mode is performed by operating the trial hit mode switch 21. However, the transition to the trial hit mode may be made in accordance with a signal received from the outside of the gaming machine. By switching a plurality of gaming machines that need to be tested in the hall to the test hit mode, the staff can be saved.

(2) Test hit mode start process Next, the test hit mode start process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The trial hit mode start process is executed at periodic timing. When the trial hit mode start process is started, it is determined whether or not the trial hit mode switch 21 is turned on (whether or not the signal from the trial hit mode switch 21 is changed from OFF to ON) (S200). If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), it is determined whether the trial hit mode end flag is 0 (S205).

  If S205 is negative (S205: No), that is, if the trial mode switch 21 is turned on during the trial mode, the process returns, and if 205 is affirmative (S205: Yes), the status flag (flag indicating the gaming state) ) Is 0 or not (S210). If the determination is negative (S210: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative, that is, if both the probability variation flag and the short time flag are set to 0 (the normal gaming state and not the short time state) (S210: yes), the special symbol. In addition, it is determined whether both the normal symbols are not changing and the number of reserved memories for determining whether or not the special symbols and normal symbols are appropriate is 0 (S215).

  If S215 is negative (S215: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S215: yes), the number-of-balls confirmation process is performed (S220). The number-of-balls-checking process transmits an instruction signal for causing the main controller 80 to transmit a signal indicating the value of the ball-holding counter included in the payout control device 84 to the payout control device 84 and receives it. The signal indicating the value of the held ball counter is confirmed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which transmits the value of the ball-holding counter with which the payout launch control apparatus 84 is provided to the main control apparatus 80 at any time (or according to the change of a value), and the main control apparatus 80 also has a ball-holding counter.

  Following S220, it is determined whether or not the received signal indicating the value of the ball holding counter indicates ball holding counter = 0 (S225). If the determination is negative (S225: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S225: yes), the trial hit mode setting process similar to the power-on process is executed (S230), and the trial hit mode flag is set to 1 (S235). To return.

  The above is the trial hit mode start process executed by the main controller 80. As a result, when a certain condition is satisfied after the power is turned on, the test hit mode is started by operating the test hit mode switch 21.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when shifting to the test hit mode, after confirming that the test hit mode flag is 0 (not the test hit mode), the special symbol and the normal symbol are not displayed in a variable manner. In addition, it is confirmed that all the stored storage numbers are 0, and further, it is confirmed that the value of the ball holding counter is 0. That is, it is confirmed that the game in the state other than the trial hit mode (normal mode) has ended. However, regardless of whether or not the game in the normal mode has ended (regardless of the value of the holding ball counter or the like), the game may enter the test hit mode.

  Further, in the first embodiment, it is possible to shift to the test hit mode even if no card is inserted into the inter-unit unit 100 to be connected, but valuable information (number of balls, The player may enter the test hit mode on condition that a card storing the number of stored balls, money amount information and point information that can be used for ball lending, etc. is inserted.

  Further, when the card is inserted into the inter-unit unit 100, an inquiry as to whether or not to shift to the test hit mode may be made. Specifically, when the main controller 80 receives a notification that a card has been inserted from the inter-unit unit 100 via the payout and launch controller 84, the main controller 80 shifts to the test hit mode on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. A screen for inquiring whether or not to do so may be displayed. At this time, an instruction to shift to the test hit mode may be received via the test hit mode switch 21 or the like, and the test hit mode may be transferred in accordance with the instruction.

(3) Test hit mode processing Next, the test hit mode processing executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The test hit mode process is executed at periodic timing.

  In S300, main controller 80 refers to the test hit mode flag to determine whether or not the test hit mode is in effect. If the determination is negative (S300: No), the process returns, and if the determination is affirmative (S300). : Yes), the process proceeds to S305.

  In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the test hit mode process is first executed after the transition to the test hit mode (whether or not it is in a state immediately after the start of the test hit mode), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S305). : Yes), in S310, in the case of negative determination (S305: No), the process proceeds to S325.

  In S310, main controller 80 selects one of the normal winning holes as the target for hitting in the test hit mode. After the transition to the test hit mode, each normal winning opening is targeted in a predetermined order (for example, the order of A to D normal winning openings 13a to 13d or the order of D to A normal winning openings 13d to 13a). Selected.

In subsequent S315, the main controller 80 sets a maximum period (aiming period) during which the selected normal winning opening is targeted.
The aim hit period is when a game ball is launched aiming at the selected normal winning opening during the period (when a game ball is launched in a state where the frequency of entering the normal winning opening is estimated to be the highest). In this period, at least one game ball is set to enter the normal winning opening (for this reason, there is a possibility that the length of the target hit period allocated to each normal winning opening may be different). Specifically, for example, the base design value when a game ball is launched aiming at the selected normal winning opening (in other words, the selected normal winning at the time of performing the verification test of the enclosed game machine 50) It may be set based on the base).

The base means a value obtained by dividing the average number of prize balls given to the player during a predetermined period by the number of game balls launched toward the game area 3 during the period.
Explaining with a specific example, it is assumed that the number of winning balls in the A normal winning opening 13a is 15, and the base when the game ball is launched aiming at the A normal winning opening 13a is 30%. The average number of game balls fired per second is 1.6. In such a case, after the start of aiming at the A normal winning opening 13a, the average time T required for the first entry of the A normal winning opening 13a is as follows:
15 / (1.6 × T) = 0.3
T = 15 / (1.6 × 0.3)
T≈31 seconds. In such a case, a slight margin may be given and the aiming period may be 35 seconds.

Similarly, if the number of winning balls in the A normal winning opening 13a is 5 and the base is 30%,
5 / (1.6 × T) = 0.3
Since T≈10 seconds, similarly, a margin may be provided and the aiming period may be set to 12 seconds.

Similarly, if the number of winning balls in the A normal winning opening 13a is 15 and the base is 20%,
15 / (1.6 × T) = 0.2
Since T≈46.8 seconds, it is also possible to provide a margin in the same manner and set the aiming period to 50 seconds.

Needless to say, these times are only examples, and it is also possible to provide a margin and set the time to be twice or three times the calculated T.
Of course, not only the base but also the design value of the winning rate (the average value of the number of game balls entering the normal winning opening during a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) when aiming at the selected normal winning opening. Based on this, the aiming period may be determined.

In subsequent S320, the main control device 80 transmits a command indicating the newly selected normal winning opening to the sub integrated control device 83, and returns.
On the other hand, in S325, which shifts to a case where a negative determination is obtained in S305 (not immediately after the start of the test hit mode), the main controller 80 determines whether or not to enter the normal winning a prize based on the signal from the selected normal winning award. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered. If the determination is affirmative (S325: Yes), the process proceeds to S335. If the determination is negative (S325: No), the process proceeds to S330.

  In S330, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the aiming period has elapsed after a new normal winning opening that is the current aiming target is selected. If the determination is affirmative (S330: Yes), the process returns to S335. If the determination is negative (S330: No), the process returns.

  In S335, the main control device 80 transmits a command indicating the test hit result for the current target hitting target to the sub integrated control device 83, and proceeds to S340. If the player enters the selected normal winning opening within the target hitting period, the test hit result for the normal winning slot is passed, and if not, the test hit result is rejected.

  In S340, the main controller 80 determines whether or not all of the normal winning holes have been tested (whether or not all the normal winning holes are selected as targets for aiming), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S340). : Yes), in S345, if a negative determination is made (S340: No), the process proceeds to S310.

In S345, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating that the test hit mode is to be terminated to the sub-integrated controller 83, and proceeds to S350.
In S350, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the test results of all the normal winning openings are acceptable, and in the case of affirmative determination (S350: Yes), in S355, in the case of negative determination ( S350: No), return.

In S355, the main controller 80 allows the game in the normal mode on the enclosed game machine 50, and then returns.
Specifically, the main controller 80 thereafter transmits a game permission signal indicating that the game in the normal mode is permitted to the payout launch controller 84, and the payout launch controller 84 responds to the game permission signal. The game ball may be fired, and if no game permission signal is input, the game ball may not be fired. In addition, after permitting the game in the normal mode, the main control device 80 responds to the normal symbol hold storage and determination, the special symbol hold storage and determination, the special game, and the winning in the winning opening. You may make it pay out a prize ball.

  Note that if any one (or more than a predetermined number) of the winning entries is not accepted, the main controller 80 prohibits the game in the normal mode, and the payout control device 84. However, the game permission signal may not be output.

  In addition, information indicating whether the normal mode game is permitted or prohibited (normal mode information) may be stored in a non-illustrated nonvolatile storage medium (for example, EEPROM). The main controller 80 reads the normal mode information from the storage medium when the power is turned on, sets permission / prohibition of the game in the normal mode according to the normal mode information, and responds to the test hit result at the end of the test hit mode. Thus, permission / prohibition of the game in the normal mode may be set, and the set content may be stored in the storage medium as new normal mode information.

  Furthermore, in a state immediately after the manufacture of the enclosed game machine 50, the normal mode information forbidden in the normal mode game is stored in the storage medium, the test hit mode is executed, and the test hit result is passed, You may make it possible to play a game in the normal mode.

  Further, when the result of the test hit is acceptable, it is possible to allow the game in the normal mode to be allowed for a certain period, and to prohibit the game in the normal mode after the period has elapsed. Specifically, the main controller 80 stores in the storage medium the time when the test hit mode is entered, and prohibits the game in the test hit mode when a certain period of time has elapsed from the time. Test hit mode information indicating prohibition of the game may be stored in the storage medium. Then, after the game in the normal mode is prohibited, the game may be permitted in the normal mode by shifting to the test mode and passing the test result in the same manner.

Of course, the game in the normal mode may be possible regardless of the test hit result.
The above is the trial hit mode process executed by the main controller 80. As a result, during the test hit mode, the A to D normal winning openings 13a to 13d are sequentially selected as the target for hitting, and the selected normal winning opening is subjected to a test hit (measurement relating to entering a ball). Specifically, when a player enters a normal winning slot that is the target of a target hit, or when the target hit period set for the normal winning slot has elapsed, the test hit for the normal winning slot ends, and the next normal winning slot is reached. Is selected as the target to hit. If a player enters a normal winning slot that is the target of a target hit during the target hit period, the trial hit result of the normal winning slot is passed, and if the player does not enter the ball, the test is rejected. If the results of the trial hits of all the normal winning openings are acceptable, the game in the normal mode is permitted.

(4) Test hit screen display process Next, the test hit screen display process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The test shot screen display process is executed at periodic timing.

  In S400, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the test hit mode is being performed based on the command received from the main control device 80. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process returns and an affirmative determination is made. In the case of (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405.

  In S405, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to display on the effect symbol display device 6 a trial hit mode screen that schematically represents the game board and the A to D normal winning holes 13a to 13d. FIG. 9A shows a test hit mode screen 450 as an example. The test hit mode screen 450 represents the effect symbol display device 6 and the AD normal winning openings 13 a to 13 d arranged around the effect symbol display device 6.

  In subsequent S410, the sub-integrated control device 83 targets the new normal winning opening as the test hit mode starts or the end of the test hit for each normal winning opening based on the command received from the main control device 80. It is determined whether or not the target has been selected. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S415. If a negative determination is obtained (S410: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S415, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies the newly selected normal winning opening, and proceeds to S420. Specifically, for example, as shown in the test hit mode screen 450, the newly selected normal payout mouth may be notified by surrounding the periphery of the normal payout opening with a dotted line (in the test hit mode screen 450, As an example, the A normal winning opening 13a is a newly selected normal winning opening). Further, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the newly selected normal winning opening may be blinked, displayed in a different color, or enlarged on the trial hit mode screen. In addition to this, the newly selected ordinary winning opening may be notified by voice through the speaker 66, or a lamp or LED provided in the newly selected ordinary winning opening is lit in a predetermined color. Or blink.

  In S420, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a command indicating the test hit result has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425. If a negative determination is obtained (S420: No), the process proceeds to S430.

  In S425, the sub integrated control device 83 notifies the trial hit result, and proceeds to S430. More specifically, for example, as shown in the test hit mode screen 460 (FIG. 9B), “OK” (pass), “NG” ( A word indicating the result of the test hit such as “failed” may be displayed. In the test hit mode screen 460, for example, the test hit results of the A and C normal winning openings 13a and 13c are accepted, the test hit result of the B normal payout opening 13b is rejected, and the D normal payout opening 13d is shown. The trial hit is not finished and the trial hit result is not displayed. Further, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, for a normal winning opening that has received a test hit result, the normal winning slot may be displayed in a manner corresponding to the test hit result on the test hit mode screen. In addition, the test hit result may be notified by voice through the speaker 66, or the test result of the normal winning slot may be notified by a lamp or LED provided at the normal winning slot.

  In S430, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a command to end the test hit mode is received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S430: Yes), the process returns to S435 if a negative determination is obtained (S430: No).

In S435, the sub integrated control device 83 displays an end screen indicating that the test hit mode has ended on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this processing.
(5) Ball sphere addition / subtraction processing Next, the ball sphere addition / subtraction processing executed by the payout and firing control device 84 will be described with reference to FIG. The holding ball addition / subtraction processing is processing for managing the number of game balls that can be fired stored in the enclosed game machine 50. When the holding ball addition / subtraction process is started, it is determined whether or not the trial hit mode is in effect (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process returns, and if the determination is negative (S500: No), the subtraction sensor 131 is a game ball. Is detected, that is, whether or not a game ball has been fired (S505). If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), 1 is subtracted from the ball holding counter (S510). Note that the value of the ball holding counter (the number of balls held) is displayed on the game ball number display device 106.

  Following the negative determination in S510 or S505 (S505: no), the first start port switch 11a, the second start port switch 12a, the count switch 14a, or the A to D normal winning port switches 13a- It is determined whether or not an addition instruction signal to the holding ball counter corresponding to the detection of the gaming balls 1 to 13d-1 has been received (S515). If the determination is negative (S515: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the number of prize balls corresponding to the received instruction signal is added to the holding ball counter (S520), and the process returns.

(6) Special figure determination process Next, the special figure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. This process is periodically executed when a game in the mode is permitted during the normal mode, and is not executed when a game in the normal mode is prohibited or during the test hit mode.

  When the special figure determination process shown in FIG. 11 is started, it is determined based on the value of the hit flag whether or not the condition device is inactive (win flag = 0) (S800). The winning flag is set to 1 when the special symbol is determined to be won or not (when the acquired value of the random number for determining the big hit matches a predetermined value).

  If S800 is negative (S800: no), the process proceeds to special game processing. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), whether the special symbol is not changing (S805), whether the fixed symbol is not displayed (S810). Judgment is made. The determinations of S805 and S810 are made for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In other words, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, if either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing or being displayed in a fixed manner, S805 and S810 are negated. It becomes a judgment.

  If both S805 and S810 are affirmative (S805: yes, S810: yes), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S815). If it is negative (S815: no), whether there is a first reserved memory. Determine (S820). If S815 is affirmative (S815: yes), the second special symbol is determined for the oldest second reserved memory, and if S820 is affirmative (S820: yes), the first special symbol for the oldest first reserved memory is determined. Judge whether or not The oldest reserved memory is read from the storage area in accordance with the lottery, but when the reserved memory remains, the storage area is shifted, and the read oldest reserved memory is erased from the storage area.

  Following the positive determination in S815 or the positive determination in S820, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S825). The probability change flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 0, the main control device 80 determines that the game state is normal, and if the value is 1, the probability change state is determined.

  If S825 is affirmative, that is, if the gaming state is a normal gaming state (S825: yes), the normal probability determination table in which 10 hit values are set is compared with the read jackpot determination random number for lottery (S830), if S825 is negative, that is, if the gaming state is a probabilistic state (S825: no), the high probability determination table in which 100 hit values are set and the read big hit determination random number Are compared and a lottery is performed (S835). As a result, the probability of acquiring a big hit in the probability variation state is ten times higher than in the normal gaming state.

  Subsequent to S830 or S835, it is determined whether or not the winning determination result is a win (S840). If a positive determination is made, that is, if a win is made (S840: yes), based on the read big hit symbol determining random number The winning symbol is determined (S845), and the mode buffer is set based on the determined type of winning symbol (S850).

  The mode buffer is a storage area for temporarily storing determination contents at the time of determination of success or failure in order to set a special game and a game state after the end of the special game, that is, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, a probability change counter, and a time reduction counter. . Therefore, since the mode buffer is referred to at the time of the special game end process, the main controller 80 stores the stored content (value) until the special game ends (cleared at the time of the special game end process). This is because during the special game (while the accessory continuous operation device is operating), it is necessary to set the game state to the normal state (values of the state flag, the probability change flag, and the time reduction flag are 0). The gaming state after the game is determined at the time of determining whether or not the game is successful. However, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag, which are devices for controlling the gaming state, are set after the special game ends.

Both the time reduction flag and the status flag are values stored in the main controller 80. If the time reduction flag is 0, it indicates that the time reduction state is not established.
Main controller 80 sets the operation of the probability changing function and the time-shortening function using the above-described probability changing flag and time-shortening flag. Each function enables the main controller 80 to determine whether the function is activated or not based on the flag value, but there are four types of gaming states by combining the activation and deactivation of two functions set individually. . A status flag indicating each type of status is provided.

  Specifically, the value of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag value are both “0” in the “normal probability time absence” state (status flag = 0), the probability variation flag value is “0”, and the time reduction flag value. Is “1” with “normal probability short-lived” state (status flag = 1), “probability change flag value is“ 1 ”, and short-time flag value is“ 0 ”” ) State (state flag = 2), the probability variation flag value is “1”, and the time-shortage flag value is “1”.

  Then, depending on the winning symbol determined in S845, the presence / absence of the probability variation state, the short time state, the duration of the probability variation state, the short time state, the number of rounds of the special game (the number of the big winning opening 14 that is opened in an easy manner to enter the ball) Number of times) is determined.

  In S850, a value corresponding to the winning symbol is set in the mode buffer, the value in the mode buffer is referred to when the special game content is set and at the end of the special game, and a special game and a game state corresponding to each value are set.

  Subsequent to S850, the read jackpot determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number value, and gaming state at the time of the processing ("normal probability short time" "normal probability short time" "probability fluctuation short time" (latent state) ) “There is a short time of probability variation”), a variation pattern (variation time) is determined (S855).

  If S840 is a negative determination, that is, if it is a loss (S840: no), the loss symbol is determined (S865), and the variation pattern (variation) is changed according to the read reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number value and the current gaming state. Time) is determined (S870).

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the special symbols of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are reserved and stored, the reserved memory of the first special symbol is stored first. Even in such a case, the lottery is performed with priority given to the storage of the second special symbol (the configuration in which the variation for notifying the lottery result of the second special symbol is prioritized). A prize that wins a big hit game when a big hit is made with a second special symbol rather than a big hit game state when a big hit is made with a first special symbol, and a configuration in which the lottery (result) of the second special symbol is given priority Combining a high number of balls and a configuration that increases the probability that a big hit game that will be probabilistic after a big hit will occur, it is not possible to obtain many prize balls in the normal gaming state, but once the probable state Then, it is an interesting pachinko gaming machine that has a lot of prize balls, that is, with a well-balanced profit balance between the game store and the player.

  Subsequent to the processing of S855 and S870, a change start command (display control command) including data (special game type, loss type (with or without reach), change time, etc.) indicating the above-mentioned lottery result is sub- While outputting to the integrated control device 83 (production design control device 82), the special design (first or second) of the lottery is changed by the special design display device (first or second) corresponding to the special design. Display (S875), and shift to special game processing.

  Accordingly, the sub-integrated control device 83 (production symbol control device 82) can grasp the winning symbol (special game type), the lost symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the variation time by the variation start command (display control command). In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change start command (display control command) determines the special symbols (first and second) fixed symbols (hit symbols, lost symbols), the types of pseudo symbols according to the variation time, The type of variation effect is determined, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 controls the pseudo symbol variation display by the effect symbol display device 6 according to the determination of the sub integrated control device 83. .

  The determination of the pseudo symbol by the sub integrated control device 83 is that when the special symbol (first and second) is a symbol indicating a big hit, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the type of the hit symbol (special symbol) (big hit) If the special symbol (first, second) is a symbol indicating a loss, a pseudo symbol is selected at random (referred to as “random”). However, in the case of a variation that reaches reach, two pseudo symbols of the same type are selected, and control is performed so that three pseudo symbols of the same type are not selected.

  Further, the determination of the change effect by the sub integrated control device 83 is one effect display (effect pattern) from among a plurality of effect displays (effect patterns) having the same effect time as the change time sent from the main control device 80. Is selected. In the first embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 is configured to determine the pseudo symbol and the variation effect. However, in the effect symbol control device 82 which is the same sub control device, not the sub integrated control device 83. You may make it the structure which determines a pseudo | simulation symbol and a change production.

  If S805 of FIG. 11 is negative, that is, if any of the special symbols is changing (S805: no), the process proceeds to S900 of FIG. 12, and the symbol change time (based on the change pattern of S855 or S870) has elapsed. Whether or not (S900). If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process proceeds to a special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a symbol stop command transmission process, and the special symbol display device (first or The 2nd) is controlled and the fixed symbol determined in S845 or S865 is fixedly displayed (S905).

  The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the symbol stop command outputs a command to make the effect symbol control device 82 confirm and display with a predetermined pseudo symbol, and the effect symbol control device 82 uses the signal to produce the effect symbol display device. 6 is controlled and the pseudo-design is displayed. Thereby, the start and end of the variation of the special symbol (first or second) and the pseudo symbol are the same timing (synchronized).

  Following S905, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (first or second) that has been confirmed and displayed is a combination of jackpot symbols (S910). If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), display setting processing for the confirmed symbol (confirmed) The time for displaying the symbol is set) (S915), the hit flag is set to 1 and the operation of the condition device is started (S920).

  Following S920, it is determined whether or not the status flag is 3 (S925). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if the time reduction flag and the probability change flag stand together (S925: yes), both the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are set to 0. Set (S930, S935) and proceed to special game processing. If S925 is negative (S925: no), it is determined whether or not the status flag is 2 (S940). If it is positive (S940: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S945) and the process proceeds to special game processing. If S940 is negative (S940: no), it is determined whether or not the status flag is 1 (S950). If it is negative (S950), the process proceeds to special game processing. If it is positive (S950: yes), the time flag is set to 0. Set (S955) and proceed to special game processing.

  If the determination in S910 is negative, that is, if the special symbol (first or second) that has been confirmed and displayed does not indicate a big hit (S910: no), the process proceeds to S1000 in FIG. Time setting) (S1000), it is determined whether or not the hour / hour flag is 1 (S1005). If the determination is affirmative (S1005: yes), the hour / counter is decremented (S1010). Is determined (S1015). If the determination is affirmative (S1015: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S1020).

  Following negative determination of S1020, or S1005, S1015 (S1005: no, S1015: no), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (S1025). If the determination is affirmative (S1025: yes), the probability change counter is decremented. (S1030), it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S1035). If the determination is affirmative (S1035: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S1040), and the process proceeds to special game processing.

  If the determination in S810 of FIG. 11 is negative, that is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being confirmed (S810: no), the process proceeds to S1100 of FIG. 14, and the fixed symbol display time set in S915 or 1000 ends. It is determined whether or not (S1100), if it is negative (S1100: no), it proceeds to special game processing, if it is affirmative (S1100: yes), the special symbol display device (first or first) by the fixed symbol display end processing (S1105) (2) is controlled to end the fixed display of the special symbol, and the instruction signal is output to the effect symbol control device 82 via the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Is terminated (S1105), and the process proceeds to the special game process.

(7) Special Game Process Next, the special game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the special game process is started, it is determined whether or not the special game is started (S1150). If the determination is affirmative (S1150: yes), it is determined whether or not the condition device is operating based on the hit flag (S1155). ). If the determination is negative (S1155: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1155: yes), it is determined whether the operating port has been set (S1160). If the determination is affirmative (S1160: Yes), the process proceeds to S1165. If the determination is negative (S1160: No), the process proceeds to S1170.

In S <b> 1165, one of the normal winning ports is set as an operating port, and a command indicating the normal winning port set as the operating port is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
At this time, the maximum time (time limit) for continuing the state where the normal winning opening is set as the working opening is set, but the base when the game ball is launched aiming at each normal winning opening is the normal winning opening. It is determined based on the time limit when is set as the working port. In other words, the time limit when the normal winning opening is set as the working opening is determined based on the base when the game ball is launched aiming at the normal winning opening.

  Specifically, after starting the continuous launch of the game ball aiming at the normal winning opening set as the operation opening, a ball entering the normal winning opening occurs within a time limit with a predetermined probability, In addition, in the case of not being in a privilege state (in a special game, in a short-time state, or in a state of certain change), the player's ball does not increase when the game ball is launched aiming at the normal winning opening This condition is set as a setting condition.

The predetermined probability can be arbitrarily determined, but as an example, the probability may be approximately 100% (sufficiently high probability).
The base when the game ball is launched aiming at the normal winning opening when it is not in the privilege state so that the setting condition corresponding to each normal winning opening is satisfied (in other words, the winning rate at this time, The number of winning balls in the normal winning opening etc.) and the length of the time limit set in the normal winning opening are determined.

  If it is difficult to enter the operation port, it takes time to start the special game after hitting the special symbol, and it is necessary to fire many game balls. For this reason, by increasing the winning rate for each normal winning opening and reducing the number of winning balls, the base when launching game balls aiming at each normal winning opening is suppressed (for example, the base is about 80%) Is preferred).

  As an example, if the number of prize balls is one, when the game balls are launched aiming at the normal winning opening, even if all the game balls enter, the base does not become 100% or more. Thereby, it can be set as the arrangement | positioning or angle of the game nail which enters a normal winning opening used as an operation | movement opening very easily.

  When designing the nail interval or angle with 1 prize ball and 80% base, T = 0.78 seconds from 1 / 1.6 x T = 0.8, 2 to 3 seconds If it is fired for several seconds, it is possible to easily enter the normal winning opening as the operation opening.

  If designed with 2 award balls and 80% base, T = 1.56 seconds from 2 / 1.6 x T = 0.8. It is possible to easily enter the normal winning opening.

  Since the base is 80%, even if a game ball is launched aiming at the normal winning opening, the number of balls will not increase by itself. As long as the number of possessed balls does not increase, the base should be 100% or less.

  Further, the main controller 80 may set a plurality of normal winning holes (of course, all of the normal winning holes) as operating ports at the same time, and start a special game on condition that the balls enter all the operating ports. It may be good, or a special game may be started on condition that a ball enters any one of the operation ports. In such a case, the time limit may be determined based on the base when the operation opening that is most difficult to enter is aimed.

  Here, the main control device 80 may switch the normal winning port set as the operating port every time it is a win in the special symbol determination (of course, all the normal winning ports are selected as the operating ports). there is a possibility). Specifically, for example, an ordinary winning opening is cyclically selected in a predetermined order (for example, an order of A to D ordinary winning openings 13a to 13d), and the selected ordinary winning opening is set as an operation opening. Also good. All the normal winning openings may be used as operating openings. Further, for example, a random number may be extracted, a normal winning opening may be randomly selected based on the random number, and the selected normal winning opening may be set as an operation opening. Further, for example, a normal winning opening may be selected in accordance with an operation received from a player via an operation unit (not shown), and the selected normal winning opening may be set as an operation opening. The point is that it is possible to easily enter all the regular winning holes on the board and that the player's number of balls will not increase by simply entering these normal winning holes. It ’s fine.

In addition to this, for example, a normal winning opening serving as an operating port may be determined according to the winning symbol.
In addition to this, the main control device 80 may switch the normal winning port which becomes the operation port once or a plurality of times in the period until the time limit elapses. That is, each time a predetermined timing arrives during this period, one or a plurality of normal winning holes are selected in a predetermined order, the setting of the operating holes at that time is canceled, and the selected normal winning hole is newly set. It may be set as an operating port. Then, a special game may be started on the condition that a ball is entered into any of the normal winning holes set as operating holes, or a special game may be started on the condition that all of the normal winning holes set as operating holes are entered. A game may be started.

  In the subsequent S1170, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered the operating port. If S1170 is affirmative (S1170: Yes), the start of a special game is determined (S1175), and the process proceeds to S1190. At this time, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating that a ball has entered the operating port to the sub integrated controller 83.

  On the other hand, if S1170 is a negative determination (S1170: No), it is determined whether a predetermined time limit has elapsed after the operation of the condition device (S1180). If a negative determination is made (S1180: No) In the case of an affirmative determination (S1180: Yes), the condition device is stopped (S1185), and the process proceeds to S1190. At this time, the main control device 80 transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 83 indicating that no ball has entered the working port within the time limit.

In S1190, the main control device 80 cancels the setting of the operation port that has been made as a normal winning opening, and returns.
If S1150 is affirmative, that is, if the accessory continuous operation device is operating (special game) (S1150: no), the process proceeds to S1250 of FIG. 16 to determine whether or not the special winning opening 14 is closed (S1250). If the determination is affirmative (S1250: yes), it is determined whether or not a special game start effect is being produced (a jackpot start effect is being produced) (S1255). If the determination is affirmative (S1255: yes), it is further determined whether or not it is the end time of the start effect of the big hit game (S1260). If the determination is negative (S1260: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1260: yes), A process for opening the special winning opening 14 is performed by operating the accessory continuous operation device (S1265), and the process returns.

  If S1255 is negative determination, that is, if the special game start effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening interval (S1270). In addition, this interval between opening is time (in other words, interval between rounds) until it closes after the special winning opening 14 is closed. If S1270 is affirmative (S1270: yes), it is determined whether it is the end time of the interval between releases (S1275), if it is negative (S1275: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S1275: yes), the big prize opening 14 Is performed (S1280), and the process returns. On the other hand, if S1270 is negative, that is, if it is not during the interval between releases (S1270: no), the process returns.

  If S1250 is negative, that is, if the big prize opening 14 is open (S1250: no), the process proceeds to S1300 in FIG. 17 to determine whether or not 10 game balls, which are the prescribed number, have entered the big prize opening 14. If it is determined (S1300) and a negative determination is made (S1300: no), it is determined whether or not the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 14 has passed (S1305).

  If S1305 is negative (S1305: no), the process returns. If S1300 or S1305 is positive (S1300: no, S1305: no), a process of closing the special winning opening 14 is performed (S1310).

  Subsequent to S1310, it is determined whether the round whose operation has been completed is the final round (S1315). If the determination is negative (S1315: no), interval processing is performed (S1365), and the process returns. In the interval process of S1365, the main controller 80 transmits a signal to the sub-integrated controller 83 and the sub-integrated controller 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol controller 82 in the same manner as the process of opening the special winning opening 14 in S1265 and S1280. An effect for the interval is performed by the lamp, the LED, the sound, and the effect symbol display device 6.

  If S1315 is affirmative, that is, if the finished round is the final round (S1315: yes), a big hit game end effect process (S1320), a conditional device, an accessory continuous action device stop process (S1325) are performed, and the special game ends. To do. Then, referring to the mode buffer (S1330), setting the status flag (S1335), setting the probability variation flag (S1340), setting the probability variation counter (S1345), setting the time reduction flag (S1350), setting the time reduction counter (S1355). ), The mode buffer is cleared (S1360), and the process returns.

  The above is the special game process performed by the enclosed game machine 50 of the first embodiment in the normal mode. In the special game process, after winning the special symbol, the special game is started by entering the normal winning opening set as the operation opening. Then, after the special game is over, the number of continuations of the probability change state and the time-short state is determined according to the winning symbol and the state changes to the probability change state and the time-short state.

(8) Special Game Start Effect Process Next, the special game start effect process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The special game start effect process is executed at periodic timing.

  In S1400, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a hit has occurred (in other words, whether or not only the condition device is in operation). Specifically, when a combination of pseudo symbols indicating that a winning has occurred is displayed, it is considered that a winning has occurred. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1400: Yes), the process proceeds to S1405, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1400: No), the process returns.

  In S1405, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not any of the normal winning ports is set as an operation port based on a command from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S1405: Yes). , The process proceeds to S1410, and in the case of a negative determination (S1405: No), the process returns.

  In S1410, the sub integrated control device 83 identifies the normal winning port set as the operating port based on the command from the main controller 80, notifies the player of the normal winning port, and enters the operating port. The ball informs that the special game is started, and proceeds to S1415. Specifically, for example, an image indicating a game area may be displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 and a normal winning opening set as an operation opening may be displayed on the image. In addition to this, a normal winning port set as an operating port may be notified by voice through the speaker 66, and a lamp or LED provided in the normal winning port set as the operating port may be used for other normal winning ports. It may be lit in a different color from the mouth or blinked.

  In S1415, the sub integrated control device 83 instructs to launch the game ball aiming at the operation port, and the process proceeds to S1420. Specifically, a message indicating that may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, or that effect may be notified by voice via the speaker 66 or the like.

  In S1420, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a ball has entered the working port based on a command from the main control device 80, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S1420: Yes), S1425. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S1420: No), the process proceeds to S1430.

In S1425, the sub integrated control device 83 notifies that the special game is started via the effect symbol display device 6, the speaker 66, and the like, and returns.
In S1430, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the time limit has elapsed after setting the operation port based on a command from the main control device 80, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1430: Yes) The process moves to S1435, and if a negative determination is obtained (S1430: No), the process returns.

In S1435, the sub integrated control device 83 notifies the failure to shift to the special game via the effect symbol display device 6, the speaker 66, and the like, and returns.
[Modification]
Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. In the modified example, after a predetermined delay time has elapsed after winning the special symbol determination, one of the normal winning holes is set as an operating hole in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The special game process and a part of the special game start effect process are different from those of the first embodiment. Below, it demonstrates centering on difference with 1st Embodiment.

(1) Special game process In the special game process of the modified example, S1500 to S1555 are performed instead of S1150 to S1190 (FIG. 15). Below, this difference is demonstrated using FIG.

Since S1500 and S1505 are the same as S1150 and S1155, description thereof will be omitted.
In S1510, which is shifted to when the affirmative determination is obtained in S1505, the main control device 80 determines whether or not any of the normal winning holes is selected as the operating port, and when the affirmative determination is obtained. (S1510: Yes) If a negative determination is obtained in S1520 (S1510: No), the process proceeds to S1515.

  In S1515, the main controller 80 selects one or a plurality of normal winning ports as the operation ports in the same manner as in S1165, and proceeds to S1520. At this time, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating the selected normal winning opening to the sub integrated controller 83.

  In S1520, main controller 80 determines whether or not a predetermined delay time has elapsed after operation of the condition device. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S1520: Yes), a negative determination is made in S1525. Is obtained (S1520: No), the process proceeds to S1530.

  In S1525, the main control device 80 sets the normal winning opening selected in S1515 as an operation opening, and proceeds to S1535. At this time, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating the selected normal winning opening to the sub integrated controller 83.

On the other hand, in S1530, the main control device 80 transmits a command indicating that the delay time until the setting of the operation port has not elapsed to the sub integrated control device 83, and proceeds to S1535.
Since S1535 to S1555 are the same as S1170 to S1190 of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

(2) About special game start effect process Next, the special game start effect process in a modification is demonstrated using FIG.
Since S1600 is the same as S1400 (FIG. 18) of the special game start effect process of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  In S1605, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not any of the normal winning ports is selected as the operation port based on a command from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S1605: Yes). , The process proceeds to S1610, and in the case of a negative determination (S1605: No), the process returns.

  In S1610, the sub integrated control device 83 specifies the normal winning port selected as the operation port based on the command from the main control device 80, and notifies the player of the normal winning port as in S1410. Thus, the normal winning opening set as the operating opening is notified in advance, and the fact that the special game is started by entering the operating opening is notified.

  In subsequent S1615, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the delay time has elapsed based on the command from the main control device 80. If the determination is affirmative (S1615: Yes), the process proceeds to S1620. In the case of negative determination (S1615: No), the process proceeds to S1625.

In S1620, as in S1415, the sub-integrated control device 83 instructs that the delay time has elapsed or that the game ball is launched aiming at the operation port, and proceeds to S1630.
On the other hand, in S1625, the sub-integrated control device 83 notifies that the normal winning port is not set as the operating port, and the process proceeds to S1630. Specifically, a message indicating that may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, or that effect may be notified by voice via the speaker 66 or the like.

S1630 to S1645 are the same as S1420 to S1435 in FIG.
In the modification, after the advance notice of the operation opening (S1610), a certain delay time is provided before the normal winning opening becomes the operation opening (S1615). As a result, when the condition device is activated (when the winning symbol is confirmed), the game ball on the board accidentally enters the normal winning opening, which becomes the operation port, and the special game is started (continuous action device) Can be solved.

  Since it is designed to enter the normal winning hole that becomes the operating hole very easily, there is a high possibility that a game ball that flows down even if the player does not intend to enter the operating port and start a special game. . This causes an unexpected disadvantage to the player in a gaming state where there is no ball when the condition device is activated, or in a psychological state where it is desired to take a break once because the condition device has been activated.

In the modified example, this problem can be solved, and the player may enter the normal winning opening as the operating opening within the time limit (S1545).
It is considered that the time limit is preferably within 10 minutes. This is because if the time is long, the time during which the gaming machine does not operate increases, which is disadvantageous to the hall side. The time limit or the remaining time of the time limit is configured to be notified to the player, and a configuration may be added that warns with sound or light when the time limit approaches.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment has a normal mode and a trial hit mode as in the first embodiment. Then, in accordance with the operation of the trial hit mode switch provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, the game mode is changed to the trial hit mode similar to the first embodiment, and the game is performed in the normal mode as in the first embodiment. However, the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is configured as a sealed type, but the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is different in that it is not a sealed type.

  For this reason, in the first embodiment, the game ball is fired from the launch device 87 provided on the upper left of the game board. However, in the second embodiment, the game ball launch device is located on the lower right side of the front frame. It is arranged at the back of the launch operation unit. In the first embodiment, the launch operation unit is configured to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by the sliding operation unit 107a. However, in the second embodiment, the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch handle. It is good also as composition to do.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment needs to supply the game balls used for the test hit to the upper plate even in the test hit mode. At the end of the test hit mode, the number of game balls fired in the test hit mode Game balls are paid out.

  Since there are such differences, in the second embodiment, the power-on process, trial mode start process, and trial mode process in the first embodiment are performed, but these processes are partially different. ing. In the second embodiment, the ball addition / subtraction process in the first embodiment is not performed, but the firing number counting process is performed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the same test hit screen display processing, special figure determination processing, special game processing, special game start effect processing, and the like as in the first embodiment are executed.

Hereinafter, processing performed in the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.
(1) About power-on processing First, the difference between the power-on processing and the first embodiment will be described (see FIG. 5).

In the trial hit mode setting process of S190, the main control device thereafter invalidates winnings to all winning ports until the trial hit mode ends.
(2) About the test hit mode start process Next, the difference between the test hit mode start process and the first embodiment will be described (see FIG. 6).

In the trial hit mode setting process of S230, the same process as S190 of the power-on process is performed.
(3) Trial Strike Mode Processing Next, trial strike mode processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Since the processes of S300 to S350 in the trial hit mode process of the second embodiment are the same as the processes of S300 to S350 in the trial hit mode process (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  In S355 of the trial hit mode process of the second embodiment, the game in the normal mode is permitted in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but the method for permitting the launch of the game ball is different. Specifically, the main control device may directly transmit a permission signal permitting the game ball launching device to launch the game ball. The launching device may launch the game ball in response to the permission signal, and may not launch the game ball when the permission signal is not input.

In the trial hit mode process of the second embodiment, the process proceeds to S360 after the execution of S355 or when a negative determination is obtained in S350.
In S360, the main control device transmits a signal indicating the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode to the payout control device, and the number of game balls (corresponding to an example of the game value in the claims). ) Is performed, and this process is terminated. Note that the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode is counted by a firing number counting process described later. In addition, instead of paying out the game balls themselves, for example, data indicating that there are game values for the number of game balls fired (for example, game balls for the number of game balls (for example, possession balls and storage balls), Data indicating the number of game balls, data indicating points, etc.) may be stored in a card inserted in the inter-unit.

  Also, during the test hit mode, as in the normal mode, the award ball is paid out according to the winning at the winning opening. At the end of the test hit mode, the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode is given during the test hit mode. You may make it provide the game value equivalent to the number of game balls which reduced the number of prize balls.

(4) Regarding the firing number counting process Next, the firing number counting process for counting the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode will be described with reference to FIG. This process is periodically executed by the main controller.

  In S1700, the main control unit determines whether or not the trial hit mode is in effect. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S1700: Yes), the process proceeds to S1705, and if a negative determination is obtained (S1700). : No), this process is returned.

In S1705, the main control device counts the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode, and returns this process.
Specifically, for example, the number of game balls detected by these signals is counted based on signals from a sensor that detects a ball entering each winning mouth or a sensor that detects a ball entering an out mouth, The number of game balls may be the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode.

  Also, for example, based on a signal from a sensor provided in the launching device, the number of launched game balls is counted, and a foul ball (a game ball that has been launched from the launch device but has not reached the game ball) The number of foul balls may be counted based on a signal from a sensor provided in the discharge path. A value obtained by subtracting the number of foul balls from the number of game balls fired may be used as the number of game balls fired during the test hit mode.

[effect]
According to the first and second embodiments, even those who do not have special knowledge or skills can easily determine whether or not the frequency of entering each normal winning opening is appropriate by shifting to the test hit mode. Can be checked. For this reason, it becomes easy to reveal that the nail adjustment that changes the frequency of entering the normal winning opening from the approved state is made, and the nail adjustment can be suppressed.

  Also, if the player does not enter the normal winning opening set as the operation opening, the game will not shift to the special game. For this reason, it is impossible to perform nail adjustment that significantly reduces the frequency of entering a normal winning opening, and it is possible to suppress the nail adjustment.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the first and second embodiments, the trial hit mode switch is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and can be operated by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a test hit mode switch is arranged adjacent to the main controller 80, and the test hit mode switch can be operated only from the back side of the gaming machine (only pachinko shop employees can operate the test hit mode switch). You may do it.

  (2) In the trial winning of the normal winning opening in the trial hit mode of the first and second embodiments (measurement related to entering a ball), when a single entry occurs in the normal winning opening that is the target of the target hit within the target hit period, The test result of the normal winning a prize is passed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the trial hit, for example, when a predetermined number N of balls (N ≧ 2) have been entered in the normal winning slot that is the target of the target hit, the normal win is made. It is good also considering the result of the test hit of the mouth as a pass. Of course, in such a case, it is preferable to determine the value of N based on the base at the time of hitting each normal winning opening, the design value of the winning rate, or the like.

  In addition, in the above test hitting, it is possible to calculate the winning rate of the normal winning opening that is the target for the target hitting period, and to determine whether or not to pass the test hit result depending on whether the winning rate has reached the threshold value or not. good.

At this time, for example,
Good if win rate> first threshold Good if 1st threshold ≥ win rate> 2nd threshold (1st threshold> 2nd threshold) 3rd threshold> win rate (2nd threshold> 3rd threshold) In the case of), the test hit result may be notified step by step with a vague expression such as a defect.

In addition, for example, it may be notified as a test hit result which normal winning entrance is easy and which normal winning entrance is not easy.
Also, for example, the winning rate calculated for each normal winning slot may be notified as a test hit result, the calculated winning rate is notified together with the designed winning rate, or the calculated winning rate and the designed winning rate are notified. You may alert | report the comparison result with a winning rate as a test hit result.

  In the first and second embodiments, in the test hit mode, only the normal winning opening is targeted. However, the test is performed using the big winning opening 14 and the first and second starting openings 11 and 12 as targets. May be. Further, for example, a test hit may be made with a winning opening designated by a person making a test hit via an operation unit (not shown) as a target for hitting.

  (3) During the test hit mode of the first embodiment, game balls are launched regardless of the number of balls held by the ball counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. During the test hit mode, the ball holding counter is updated in the same manner as in the normal mode, and the number of game balls launched during the test hit mode is counted. The number of game balls fired during the test hit mode may be added.

  Further, in the first embodiment, during the test hit mode, the winning ball is paid out (added to the holding ball counter) in accordance with the winning at the winning opening as in the normal mode, and when the test hit mode ends, The number of game balls decreased during the mode may be added to the ball counter (or the number of game balls increased during the test hit mode may be subtracted from the ball counter).

  In the first embodiment, after the winning symbol is fixed and the condition device is activated, the normal winning port is an operating port for operating the special game (the operating port for operating the accessory continuous operating device). However, there is a specific area to be a right generation opening in the electric accessory, and after the game ball passes through the specific area (condition device is activated), the normal winning opening is an operation opening for executing a special game. It is good also as composition to do. In this case, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  In addition, the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is configured such that when the test hit mode is completed, the game balls launched during the test hit mode are paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the test hit mode, each time a game ball enters the winning opening or the out opening, it is possible to pay out the same number of gaming balls, or a game that has entered the winning opening or the out opening. The game ball used for the test hit may be paid out by guiding the ball to the upper plate or the lower plate as it is.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The enclosed game machine 50 according to the first embodiment corresponds to an example of a bullet ball game machine, and the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment corresponds to an example of a ball game machine.
Further, S1165 of the special game process of the first and second embodiments corresponds to an example of setting means and selection means, and S1265, S1280, and S1310 correspond to an example of special game means.

  Also, S1515 of the special game process of the modified example of the first embodiment corresponds to an example of a selection unit, S1525 corresponds to an example of a setting unit, and S1620 of the special game start effect process corresponds to an example of a notification unit.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display apparatus, 11 ... 1st start opening, 12 ... 2nd start opening, 13a-13d ... AD normal prize opening, 14 ... Grand prize opening, 15 ... Out port, 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 50 ... Enclosed game machine, 80 ... Main controller, 82 ... Production symbol controller, 83 ... Sub-integrated controller, 84 ... Discharge launch controller, 87 ... Launcher, 100 ... stand unit 107, launch operation unit.

Claims (6)

A ball game machine having one or more types of privilege states advantageous to a player,
A plurality of normal winning holes where game balls flowing down the game area can always enter,
A setting means for setting the normal winning port as an operating port over a predetermined period after a predetermined condition is satisfied due to a ball entering the starting port;
When entering the operation port, the special game means to shift to a special game that is one of the privilege state, and continuously open the grand prize winning port multiple times,
Based on a value obtained by dividing the average number of prize balls given to the player in a predetermined period by the number of game balls launched toward the game area in the period,
After starting the continuous launch of the game ball aiming at the normal prize opening, when the ball enters the normal prize opening within a predetermined time and is not in the privilege state, the normal prize is given. The base at this time is adjusted so that the player's ball does not increase when the game ball is launched aiming at the mouth,
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The setting means sets the normal winning opening to the working opening after a predetermined delay time has elapsed after the condition is satisfied,
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
When the delay time has elapsed, further comprising notification means for notifying that effect,
A ball game machine characterized by In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Due to the satisfaction of the condition, further comprising a selection means for selecting the normal winning opening in a predetermined order,
The setting means, after the condition is satisfied, to set the normal winning opening selected by the selection means to the working opening;
A ball game machine characterized by In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A random number is extracted due to the satisfaction of the condition, and further comprises a selection means for selecting the normal winning opening according to the random number,
The setting means, after the condition is satisfied, to set the normal winning opening selected by the selection means to the working opening;
A ball game machine characterized by In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Further comprising a selection means for selecting the normal winning opening in accordance with an instruction from the player;
The setting means, after the condition is satisfied, to set the normal winning opening selected by the selection means to the working opening;
A ball game machine characterized by

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