JP2017189606A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display the number of accumulated winning balls by operation.SOLUTION: In "non-addition processing 2" shown in Fig. 30, the number of winning balls corresponding to four general winning holes 15 or four start pockets 11 is added to the number of accumulated winning balls when a touch SW 29 is on (steps S1850-S1870). In the meanwhile, when negation determination is performed in the step S1860, addition processing in the step S1870 is not executed. When the touch SW 28 is not on, winning balls are put out but the number of accumulated winning balls or the number of pieces of accumulated prize winning is not increased even if entry into the four general winning holes 15 or the four start pockets 11 is detected. When operation means, such as a RAM clear SW 17, is operated, the number of accumulated winning balls is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

In a ball game machine (pachinko game machine), it is necessary to win a prize ball and pay out a normal ball even during a normal game that is not advantageous to a player such as a jackpot. The ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired fires during the normal game is referred to as a base.
By maintaining this base, the game balls that are normally launched and consumed during the game are kept within an appropriate range, and the player's profit is suitably protected.
If the player can know the performance of the gaming machine such as the base, it becomes a material for selecting the gaming machine.

JP-A-9-135950

The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 displays handling of a gaming machine during a standby state that is not in a game. This handling display includes a performance display of the gaming machine. If this performance display can be seen before the start of the game, it is expected that the player can select a favorite game machine.
However, there is a possibility that the performance of the gaming machine may not be exhibited during the game for some reason.
For example, the reason why the performance of the base is not exhibited is that the performance rate is exhibited even when the prize winning rate to the normal prize opening decreases due to significant deterioration of the game nail, adhesion of foreign objects, etc., or due to mistakes in nail adjustment etc. The possibility of not being done cannot be denied.
The nail adjustment needs to be adjusted very finely. Normally, even if the angle is an appropriate angle, the above performance may not be exhibited due to a difference in weather conditions, a difference in the installation angle of the gaming machine, or the like.

  The present invention has been made for the purpose of solving the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of confirming a winning status at a normal winning opening.

The ball game machine according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems,
A game in which a lottery is won with a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board, and a predetermined game value is given to a player due to winning the lottery Means,
A winning determination means for determining that the player is winning a game,
A cumulative prize ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative prize ball number by adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning by the winning judgment means in the normal gaming state where the gaming value is not given by the gaming means;
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
It is provided with.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a winning at the normal winning opening and the winning ball is paid out even during a normal game that is not advantageous to the player such as a big hit.
The cumulative prize ball number display means may always display the cumulative prize ball number, but may be configured to display the cumulative prize ball number when an operation means such as SW is operated.
If the operation means is arranged at a position where the player can operate, the player can check the cumulative number of winning balls before or during the game. Thereby, the gaming machine has an effect of confirming whether or not the nail state can maintain the design base value with reference to the displayed cumulative number of winning balls. It is expected to exert an effect that does not cause unexpected disadvantage to the player.
If the operation means is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate, the store clerk or inspector of the pachinko hall can confirm whether or not the gaming machine is in a nail state in which the design base value can be maintained. If the result of the inspection can be determined to be a nail state that cannot maintain the design base value, it is expected to perform nail adjustment as a design base.

The base value here refers to the total number of prize balls (cumulative prize balls) paid during normal games excluding jackpot games, probabilistic games, and short-time games. The value divided by the total of (the cumulative number of shot balls).
The normal gaming state in which the gaming value is not given by the gaming means refers to a gaming state for which the base value is calculated.
In the case of a gaming machine having an accessory (a first type non-electrical accessory, a second type non-electrical accessory) that expands the winning opening without relying on a lottery, a normal game even when the bonus is being released Generally included.

  However, in the case of a gaming machine in which a lot of prize balls can be obtained by the combination of this role, the total number of prize balls in the game excluding this period is the number of balls launched during the game excluding this period. The base may be calculated by dividing by. During this period, the time when the game ball wins the winning opening that opens the first non-electrically-operated object or the time when the game ball wins the first non-electric-powered object is released, and is finally released. It is possible to set a period up to the time when the game ball that wins the last in the non-electrically-powered item is won.

The winning determination means for determining that the player is winning during the game may be any means for determining whether or not the winning is based on a normal game. For example, if the glass frame on the front of the game board is opened and a game ball is directly awarded to the winning opening by hand, it is not a normal winning by the player. In such a case, it is often a prize for an inspection by a store clerk whether or not a prize ball is paid out by winning. It is also conceivable to open the glass frame by fraud and win directly by hand. Furthermore, an act of winning a prize by an illegal act using a magnet or the like is not a prize by a normal game.
The winning determination means is configured to determine, when a winning is detected, whether or not the glass frame opening switch is in an OFF state, whether or not a touch switch of the launching handle is in an ON state, and whether or not a magnetic force or radio wave detection sensor is in an OFF state. Etc. are considered. The winning when the glass frame is opened, when the launch handle is not operated, or when the magnetic force or the radio wave is detected is not regarded as a winning during the game by the player.
A configuration may be adopted in which a winning when it is determined that the glass frame is not opened and the launch handle is operated is determined as a winning during a game by the player.
When winning directly by hand with the intention of increasing the number of accumulated prize balls due to fraud, the glass frame is opened, the glass frame opening switch is turned off by hand, and the touch switch is turned on, and the game is played directly by hand. This is because it is difficult to win the ball.

In the invention according to claim 1, the cumulative number of winning balls is calculated by adding the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning by the winning judging means in the normal gaming state where the gaming value by the gaming means is not given. calculate.
Thereby, there is an effect that an accurate cumulative number of prize balls can be calculated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the player is not winning during the game and the winning ball payout process is not performed, the predetermined number of winning balls will be paid out. It is possible to perform an inspection of whether or not it is possible.
This is clarified in the invention described in claim 2.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2,
A game in which a lottery is won with a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board, and a predetermined game value is given to a player due to winning the lottery Means,
A winning determination means for determining that the player is winning a game,
A cumulative prize ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative prize ball number by adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning by the winning judgment means in the normal gaming state where the gaming value is not given by the gaming means;
A non-adding means for giving a prize ball corresponding to the winning when the winning judging means judges that the prize is not being played by a player, but not adding by the cumulative prize ball number calculating means;
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
It is provided with.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2 is an invention in which the effect of the invention according to claim 1 is clarified.
Here, the awarding of the prize ball is intended to include a process of adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the number of possessed balls as data so as to correspond to the enclosed game machine etc. in addition to the process of paying out the game balls. is there.

As an application invention of the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The game means stores and holds at least the cumulative prize ball number of the day, and the effect display means stores cumulative number memory holding means for storing and holding the cumulative prize ball number for at least two days,
A ball game machine characterized by having

According to this ball game machine, since not only the cumulative number of prize balls of the day but also the past cumulative number of prize balls is memorized, it is possible to check the past gaming state, and by confirming the base in the past game. obtain.
The past cumulative prize ball number is the latest past data, and the oldest data is erased when the latest data is stored.
Since the RAM capacity of the game control means (game means) is restricted by rules, if it is configured to store and hold only for one day, it has the effect of reducing the burden.

The operation means for displaying the cumulative number of winning balls may be disposed at a position where the player cannot operate, but may be disposed at a position where the player can operate.
For example, if it is connected to the effect display means that is a sub-board, there is no problem even if the operation means is arranged at a position where the player can operate. This is because a structure is generally employed in which data is not transmitted from the effect display means to the game means.
In this case, in order for the player to check the cumulative number of winning balls during the game, it is only necessary to transmit to the effect display means periodically (for example, every 3 minutes) as the current day data. In a one-way communication configuration, the gaming means cannot detect that the operating means has been operated. Therefore, if the latest data is periodically transmitted, the player can operate the operating means to obtain the latest cumulative prize. It is possible to see the number of balls.

If the player sees the number of accumulated prize balls on the day before the player plays or the number of accumulated prize balls before the previous day, it is determined that the player is not playing a game or when the store is closed, etc. It may be configured to transmit to the effect display means.
If the time for transmitting data is short when the power is turned off when the store is closed, the previous day's data may be transmitted when the power is turned on the next day.

The cumulative number of winning balls is data from the time of opening the store, but not only the data from the opening of the store but also the data may be stored so that the cumulative number of winning balls for each player on the day can be calculated. good.
The total of the number of prize balls in the normal game for calculating the cumulative number of prize balls for each player is preferably stored only for the current day.
Therefore, even if the data stored in the effect display means is for storing the current day, the accumulated prize ball number for each player is not stored in the data other than the current day.
In order to detect the data for each player, it is possible to determine that the touch switch has been turned off for a predetermined period of time or that no winning is detected for a predetermined period of time. It is also possible to use a configuration in which

If the game means is provided with a RAM clear means for initially setting the data stored in the RAM, when the RAM clear means is operated, the data stored in the game control means is initialized, but is stored in the effect display means. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which data indicating the cumulative number of winning balls is not erased.
With this configuration, it is possible to check the cumulative number of winning balls within a predetermined period even if the gaming means is initially set.

  Different operation means are provided in the RAM clear means, and in one operation, the data indicating the cumulative number of prize balls stored in the game means and the effect display means can be initialized. In the second operation, only the data stored in the game means is initialized. A configuration that allows setting may be adopted.

Although the present invention is configured to display the cumulative number of prize balls, it may be configured to display a so-called “actual character ratio” or “continuous character ratio”.
Since the bonus rate or the consecutive bonus rate is a ratio to the total number of winning balls, if the bonus rate or the continuous bonus rate is known, the winning rate for a normal winning opening that is not a bonus is also known.
Further, the base may be displayed.
In order to calculate the base, it is necessary to calculate the number of shot balls in the normal game, but it can be calculated by multiplying the game time in the normal game by the number of shot balls per unit time. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a sensor for detecting the number of shots is provided in the game board and the number of shots during the normal game is detected.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the prefetch pending | holding symbol displayed by the setting change effect in the prefetch effect in 1st Embodiment. In 1st Embodiment, it is a table | surface which shows the presence or absence of execution of the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect defined corresponding to a win symbol. It is a flowchart of the RAM clear process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the setting change process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production period setting process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the setting change process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the standby screen in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the standby screen display process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the performance display process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the performance display in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the base display process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the base data transmission process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the clear process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the non-addition process 1 in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the non-addition process 2 in 5th 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]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st Embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure in the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 is configured so that a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 13 is installed on the left side of the game case 3. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 13, a plurality of types of random numbers used for determining whether or not the normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol) is determined are extracted, and whether or not the game is correct is determined based on the extracted random numbers.

  Immediately below the center case 5 are a first start port 11 and a second start port 12 that are subjected to a determination of whether or not a special symbol (also referred to as a special diagram) is displayed due to the entry of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. The pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (first special figure) that changes due to entering the first starting port 11 and a second special symbol (second special symbol) that changes due to entering the second starting port 12. 2 types of special symbols. The first start port 11 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, but the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal determination. It is possible to enter the ball only at the time of winning in the normal decision.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored, and when a game ball enters the second start port 12, A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the figure are extracted and stored on hold. Note that the on-hold storage means storing a random number that is extracted due to the ball entering the starting port or the like and is used for the determination of success / failure.

  The second start port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times when winning in the normal determination. Specifically, in a normal gaming state, approximately 2.6 seconds are released twice by one winning.

  Below the second start opening 12, a special winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened at the time of a special game performed at the time of winning in the special figure determination is arranged. In the lower left area of the game area 3, four general winning holes 15 are arranged.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 18 composed of four LEDs, and a first special figure display device 18. A 2 special figure hold number display device 19, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure hold number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the right / no-go determination corresponding to a 1st, 2nd special figure is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface. The game nail 4 may be configured as a special game nail that is a bar-shaped member that is difficult or impossible to adjust the nail. In addition, you may provide a special game nail only in specific parts, such as the circumference | surroundings of the 1st, 2nd starting openings 11 and 12 and the big winning opening 14. The special game nail is, for example, considered to be made of a material that has high brittleness and hardness, is difficult to be deformed, and is destroyed before deformation occurs when a large force is applied. Specifically, for example, it may be configured by cast iron or a resin having such properties. In addition, an obstacle (for example, a wall-like object or a block-like object) configured to be difficult or impossible to deform may be arranged instead of the special game nail. Of course, normal game nails may be used instead of special game nails.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. Further, in the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (rental balls) in accordance with the operation of the lending button.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 13a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 13, a count SW 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 14, and a general winning opening SW 15a for detecting the gaming balls that have entered the general winning opening 15. The detection signal from etc. is input.

  The main control device 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 payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 18, and a second connected to each other via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the ordinary accessory solenoid 12b.

  The main control device 80 is connected to a setting switch 16 for setting a winning probability in determining whether or not a special figure is true. The setting switch 16 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. When the inner frame is opened, the setting switch 16 can be operated. That is, the player cannot operate the setting switch 16, and a pachinko shop clerk or the like can operate the setting switch 16. For example, the setting switch 16 may be configured as a dip switch or the like.

  Further, the main controller 80 is provided with a RAM backup power source, and the contents of the RAM are held by the backup power source even when power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 50. The main controller 80 is connected to a RAM clear switch 17 that clears the contents of the RAM.

An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

The payout control device 81 responds to a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out the payout motor 2.
Operate 0 and pay out the prize ball. In the first embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81 and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening SW35, the inner frame opening SW36, the ball cut SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW22. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the ball break SW 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 25 has a ball rental button 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In the first embodiment, a game ball is paid out. However, a configuration in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out may be used.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  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. In the first embodiment, only one-way communication from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 may be possible.

  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 includes the data for lamp control. The various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols.

[Description of operation]
(1) Outline In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment, random numbers extracted due to the balls entering the first and second start ports 11 and 12 are stored on hold. Then, a random number related to the hold storage is read, and whether or not the special figure is appropriate is determined based on the random number. Specifically, in the determination of success / failure, it is determined whether or not the random number matches the winning value registered in the determination table for success / failure. And if it is won by the determination of whether or not the special figure is won, a special game for opening the special winning opening 14 is performed over a plurality of rounds.

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 has a probability variation mode and a time reduction mode as the gaming state. In the probability variation mode, the probability of winning in the determination of whether or not a special figure is won increases. Specifically, there are two types of success / failure determination tables: a probability variation table that is used during the probability variation mode and a normal table that is used when not in the probability variation mode. A value is registered. For this reason, during the probability variation mode, the winning determination is made with a higher probability than in the case of not being the probability variation mode. Also, during the time reduction mode, the probability of winning in the normal determination is increased, and the opening time of the second start port 12 when winning in the normal determination is prolonged, and the second start port 12 is opened. Easy to enter.

  In the pachinko machine 50, various effects relating to the determination of whether or not the special drawing is appropriate are performed. Specifically, for example, when a hold memory is newly generated, a hold effect is performed, and a hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. It should be noted that the reserved symbol is erased when the determination is made based on the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol. Also, for example, when the special symbol is determined to be true or false, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the effect symbol and then displays the effect symbol. The symbol effect to notify is performed. In addition, during the special game, an effect indicating the progress status of the special game is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the current round, the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 14, and the like are displayed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a pre-reading effect that suggests the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure is based on the reserved memory is performed before the determination of whether or not the special figure is made. In the pre-reading effect, for example, as the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading reserved symbol that suggests that the winning determination is hit is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

When the game is not being performed, the effect symbol display device 6 displays a standby screen.
(2) About setting change By operating the setting switch 16, the pachinko machine 50 determines the winning probability (hereinafter, also simply referred to as winning probability) in the determination of whether or not the special drawing is given by n stages (n is an integer of 2 or more). Can be set. That is, n types of determination tables corresponding to the setting values 1 to n are stored in the ROM or the like of the main controller 80. More specifically, n types of normal tables and n types of probability variation tables are provided. Then, whether or not the special figure is determined is determined by using the determination table corresponding to the setting value designated by the setting switch 16, thereby winning the determination of the special figure with a winning probability corresponding to the setting value. Note that the value of n may be 3 or more. In addition, the winning probability may be higher as the setting value is larger (or as the setting value is smaller). Hereinafter, the stage of the winning probability designated by the setting switch 16 is referred to as probability setting.

  Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 50 is supplied in a state where the RAM clear switch 17 is operated, the RAM of the main controller 80 is initialized (hereinafter referred to as RAM clear) and designated by the setting switch 16. The set probability setting is read out. Hereinafter, changing the probability setting by operating the RAM clear switch 17 and the setting switch 16 is referred to as setting change.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a setting change effect that suggests that the setting has been changed is performed. In the setting change effect, in addition to the case where the winning probability is increased due to the setting change (hereinafter, the setting is increased) and the case where the winning probability is decreased due to the setting change (hereinafter, the setting is decreased), the RAM clear is performed but the winning probability is increased. Is also performed when there is no change (hereinafter, there is no setting change). It should be noted that the setting change effect in the case of no setting change is a so-called gas effect.

  As an example, the setting change effect is performed in a prefetch effect using a reserved symbol. Specifically, when the setting change effect is performed, the prefetch hold symbol is displayed in a mode different from the normal prefetch effect. More specifically, for example, the color or shape of the prefetch reservation symbol may be changed, or the prefetch reservation symbol may be blinked. Further, for example, it is conceivable to move the prefetch reservation symbol so as to sway in a predetermined direction (hereinafter referred to as peristalsis). In addition, for example, it is conceivable to display an additional image superimposed on the prefetch hold symbol, or to display an additional image around the prefetch hold symbol (hereinafter referred to as additional image display).

  Here, the absolute value of the difference between the probability setting before the setting change and the probability setting after the setting change is described as a setting difference. In the setting change effect, the look-ahead pending symbols are displayed in different ways depending on whether the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to the X stage, the setting difference is less than the X stage, and the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value. Is done. The highest value is a probability setting that has the highest winning probability and is most advantageous to the player. X is an integer equal to or greater than 2. For example, X = 2 may be used. FIG. 5 shows a display mode of the prefetch hold symbol in the setting change effect when X = 2. Of course, the value of X can be various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like. In the first embodiment, as an example, different prefetch reservation symbols are provided corresponding to the first and second special drawings.

  In the pachinko machine 50, when the setting difference due to the setting change is the same, the setting change effect is performed in the same manner in the case of the setting increase and the case of the setting decrease. However, the setting change effects in each case may be slightly different, and these aspects may be substantially the same. More specifically, “substantially the same” means that the two setting change effects are the same at first glance, but have a slight difference that can be found when a detailed comparison is made. In other words, “substantially the same” means that two setting change effects appear to be the same for a player who is not familiar with the game on the pachinko machine 50, but is a player who is familiar with the game on the pachinko machine 50. It means that there is a slight difference that can be grasped.

Specifically, for example, in the setting change effect, if the color and shape of the look-ahead reserved symbol are different from the normal look-ahead effect, the color and shape of the look-ahead reserved symbol are changed when the setting decreases and when the setting increases. It may be slightly different. Further, for example, if the prefetch hold symbol is blinked in the setting change effect, the blinking cycle, the blinking frequency, and the like may be slightly different between the setting decrease time and the setting increase time. In addition, for example, if the pre-reading reserved symbol is moved in the setting change effect, the magnitude and direction of the swing may be slightly different between when the setting is reduced and when the setting is increased. Further, for example, if the additional image display is performed in the setting change effect, the position, size, shape, color, and the like of the additional image may be slightly different between when the setting is reduced and when the setting is increased.

  Furthermore, a first setting change effect and a second setting change effect that are substantially the same may be provided as setting change effects when the setting differences due to setting changes are the same. When the setting is increased, the first setting change effect is performed more frequently than the second setting change effect. When the setting is decreased, the second setting change effect is performed more frequently than the first setting change effect. You can go.

  Further, the setting change effect may be performed at a different frequency in each case of setting increase, setting decrease, and no setting change. As an example, in the case of a setting increase, a setting change effect may be performed in the pre-reading effect of the reserved memory related to the random number for determining the big hit symbol with symbols A to E and G to I as the symbol (FIG. 6). . In the case where there is no setting change, a setting change effect may be performed in the pre-reading effect of the reserved memory related to the big hit symbol determining random number with the symbols A to C, E, and F as the winning symbol. Further, in the case of a decrease in setting, a setting change effect may be performed in the pre-reading effect of the reserved memory related to the big hit symbol determining random number with symbols A, C, and F as the winning symbol. Thereby, the setting change effect can be performed with the highest frequency when the setting is increased, and the setting change effect can be performed with the lowest frequency when the setting is decreased. Of course, the setting change effect may be performed at the same frequency in each case of setting increase, setting decrease, no setting change, or any two of these cases.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
(3) About RAM clear process First, the RAM clear process performed in the main controller 80 at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 50 is demonstrated (FIG. 7).

  When the power of the pachinko machine 50 is turned on, the main controller 80 performs an initial process (S100) when the power is turned on, and then, based on the detection signal from the RAM clear switch 17, whether or not the RAM clear switch 17 is ON. Is determined (S105). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S130, and if a negative determination is obtained (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S <b> 110, the main control device 80 calculates a determination value (check sum) in the RAM of the main control device 80. Further, the RAM determination value calculated by the main controller 80 and stored in the storage means when the power is turned off is read, and the process proceeds to S115. The storage means may be a rewritable nonvolatile storage device such as an EEPROM, or may be the RAM of the main controller 80 that is backed up even when the power is turned off.

  In S115, main controller 80 determines whether or not the newly calculated RAM determination value matches the read RAM determination value. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S115: Yes), the RAM determination value is regarded as normal, and the process proceeds to S120. If a negative determination is obtained (S115: No), the process proceeds to S135. To do.

In S120, the main controller 80 performs processing at the time of power recovery (for example, transmission of a command for returning the sub integrated control device 83 to the power-off state), and proceeds to S125.
In S125, the main controller 80 sets various interrupts, and proceeds to the main routine.

  On the other hand, in S130 that is shifted to when the RAM clear switch 17 is ON, the main controller 80 waits until the RAM clear switch 17 is turned OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 17 is OFF. If it is OFF (S130: Yes), the process proceeds to S135, and if it is not OFF (S130: No), the process proceeds to S130 again. .

  In S135, main controller 80 performs RAM clear that sets all areas of RAM to 0 with the probability setting saved, and proceeds to S140. At this time, the main control device 80 may instruct devices such as the sub integrated control device 83 and the payout control device 81 to clear the RAM.

In S140, the main controller 80 performs an initial value random number setting process for setting an initial value random number used for various lotteries in the game, and proceeds to S145.
In S145, the main controller 80 performs initial setting of the RAM of the main controller 80, and proceeds to S150.

In S150, the main controller 80 sets various interrupts, and proceeds to S155.
In S155, the main controller 80 executes a setting change process for changing the setting according to the operation state of the setting switch 16, and the process proceeds to S160.

In S160, main controller 80 executes an effect period setting process for setting an effect period, which is a period during which the setting change effect is performed, and proceeds to the main routine.
(4) Setting Change Process Next, a setting change process for changing the setting according to the operation state of the setting switch 16 will be described (FIG. 8).

  In S <b> 200, the main controller 80 grasps the operation state of the setting switch 16 based on the signal from the setting switch 16 and grasps the probability setting designated by the setting switch 16. The main controller 80 also compares the latest probability setting stored in the RAM of the main controller 80 with the probability setting designated by the setting switch 16 to determine whether there is a setting change. If the setting is changed (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205. If the setting is not changed (S200: No), the process is terminated.

  In addition, it is possible to change the setting by various methods without being limited to the operation of the setting switch 16. Specifically, for example, an operation signal from an operation unit such as a touch panel provided on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 may be input to the main control device 80. The effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 may be configured as the operation unit. The main control device 80 may transmit a command to the sub integrated control device 83 and cause the effect symbol display device 6 to display a setting change screen for instructing an operation for changing the setting. And main controller 80 may change a setting according to the operation received via the above-mentioned operation part, while a setting change screen is displayed. Further, for example, it is conceivable that a signal from an external device connected to the pachinko machine 50 is input to the main control device 80, and the main control device 80 changes the setting according to the signal.

In S205, main controller 80 sets a change flag, and proceeds to S210.
Here, in the RAM of the main controller 80, a first storage area for storing the latest probability setting and a second storage area for storing the probability setting immediately before being changed to the latest probability setting (previous probability setting). And are provided. Note that these storage areas may be provided in the nonvolatile storage device described above. In S210, main controller 80 stores the probability setting stored in the first storage area in the second storage area, and also stores the probability setting specified by setting switch 16 in the first storage area. Hereinafter, saving the new probability setting while changing the storage area of the previously saved probability setting in this way is referred to as shift storage. Then, the main controller 80 proceeds to S215.

  In addition, first to Xth storage areas (x is an integer of 3 or more) are provided as storage areas for probability setting. In these storage areas, the latest probability setting and the probability setting from the previous time to X-1 times before are set. And may be saved. When the setting is changed, all the probability settings stored in the yth storage area (y is an integer between 1 and x-1) are stored in the y + 1th storage area and the first storage is performed. Shift storage may be performed by storing the latest probability setting in the area.

  In S215, main controller 80 compares the latest probability setting with the previous probability setting, and determines whether or not the setting has increased. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. If the determination is negative (S215: No), the process proceeds to S225.

In S220, main controller 80 sets an increase flag and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S225, the main controller 80 clears the increase flag and ends this process.
The main control device 80 may transmit both or one of the probability setting and the increase flag stored in each storage area to the sub integrated control device 83. On the other hand, the sub integrated control device 83 may store the received probability setting and increase flag in the RAM or the above-described nonvolatile storage device. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 may display the probability setting and the contents of the increase flag on the effect symbol display device 6 or the like in accordance with a predetermined operation performed by a salesperson of a pachinko parlor or the like.

Further, main controller 80 may transmit both or one of the probability setting and the increase flag stored in each storage area to an external device such as hall computer 87.
(5) About production period setting process Next, the production period setting process which sets the production period which is a period which performs a setting change production is demonstrated (FIG. 9).

  In S300, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of a setting change by comparing the latest probability setting with the previous probability setting. If the setting is changed (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305. If the setting is not changed (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.

  In S305, main controller 80 determines whether a setting increase has occurred based on the latest probability setting and the previous probability setting. If the determination is affirmative (S305: Yes), the process proceeds to S310. If the determination is negative (S305: No), the process proceeds to S335.

  In S310, main controller 80 determines whether or not the latest probability setting is the highest value. If the determination is affirmative (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S330. If the determination is negative (S310: No), the process proceeds to S315.

In S330, main controller 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as 6 days as an example, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S315, main controller 80 determines whether or not the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to X stages based on the latest probability setting and the previous probability setting. X may be 2 as an example. Of course, not limited to this, the value of X can be various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like. If the determination is affirmative (S315: Yes), the process proceeds to S325. If the determination is negative (S315: No), the process proceeds to S320.

In S325, main controller 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as 5 days as an example, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S320, main controller 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as four days as an example, and ends this processing.

On the other hand, in S340 which shifts when the setting change is not made, the main control device 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as an example to 3 days, and ends this processing.
Moreover, in S335 which transfers in the case of setting fall, the main control apparatus 80 sets the production period of a setting change effect as an example to 2 days, and complete | finishes this process.

Of course, the setting method of each production | presentation period is not limited to what was mentioned above, It is possible to set a production | presentation period to various length.
Further, for example, in the case of a setting decrease, the effect period may be made longer than in the case where there is no setting change. Also, for example, in the case of a setting decrease, the effect period may be made longer than in the case of a setting increase. Further, when the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value, the effect period may be shortened as compared to other cases.

  Further, for example, as the winning probability set by the probability setting after the setting change becomes higher (in other words, the probability setting after the setting change becomes advantageous to the player), the effect period may be lengthened. More specifically, it is assumed that three stages of probability settings 1 to 3 are provided. In addition, it becomes advantageous to a player as the numerical value indicating the stage increases (the winning probability increases). An effect period when the stage is 3 is T3, an effect period when the stage is 2 is T2, and an effect period when the stage is 1 is T1. At this time, T3> T2> T1 may be satisfied. In addition, T3> T2 = T1 may be satisfied, or T3 = T2> T1 may be satisfied.

  On the contrary, for example, as the winning probability set by the probability setting after the setting change is lowered, the effect period may be lengthened. That is, T3 <T2 <T1 may be satisfied. In addition, T3 <T2 = T1 may be satisfied, or T3 = T2 <T1 may be satisfied.

Furthermore, the setting change effect may be continuously performed without providing the effect period.
(6) Main Routine Next, the main routine in the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S75.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball at a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination processing for determining whether or not a special figure is determined due to winning at the starting opening. (S55), special game processing for controlling the special game (S60) is performed. Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S65), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S70) are executed.

In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(7) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, a start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second start ports 11 and 12 and generating a hold memory in accordance with the winning will be described (FIG. 11). ). This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed from the main routine.

  In S400, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the first and second start ports 11 and 12 based on the detection signals of the first and second start ports SW11a and 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of special-purpose hold storage corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred is an upper limit value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process ends.

  In S410, the main controller 80 determines a jackpot determining random number used for determining whether or not the special figure corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred, and a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the winning determination is made. Extraction of random numbers for determining jackpot symbols to determine, random numbers for reach determination to determine whether or not to deviate from reach in symbol production, random numbers for determining variation patterns for determining the variation time of special symbols, etc. These random numbers are stored as reserved storage. Note that “reach miss” means that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a state of losing after reaching the reach state in the symbol effect. Then, a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S415.

In S415, main controller 80 executes a prefetch determination process for determining whether or not to perform a prefetch effect for newly generated on-hold storage, and ends this process.
(8) Pre-reading determination processing Next, pre-reading determination processing for determining whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect for the newly generated on-hold storage and determining whether or not to perform a setting change effect in the pre-reading effect. This will be described (FIG. 12). This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S500, main controller 80 determines whether to perform a prefetch effect. Specifically, for example, the main control device 80, when the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage that is the target of the prefetch determination processing is a value that is a hit in the determination of the success or failure, a predetermined value, etc. You may decide to perform prefetching production. In addition, for example, the main control device 80 indicates that the reach determination random number is out of reach in the design effect, or if the reach determination random number or the variation pattern determination random number is used, When it is found that (a missed reach with a high expectation level for winning) occurs, it may be determined to perform the pre-reading effect. Further, for example, main controller 80 may perform lottery using random numbers in these cases, and may determine to perform pre-reading effects when winning by lottery. When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be performed (S500: Yes), the main control device 80 proceeds to S505, and otherwise (S500: No), this processing is terminated.

  In S505, main controller 80 determines whether or not a change flag is set (whether or not a setting change has occurred in the RAM clear process). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S510, and when a negative determination is obtained (S505: No), the process proceeds to S535.

  In S <b> 510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the effect period has elapsed from the time when the RAM clear was last executed by the clock function provided in the main control device 80. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and when a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), the process proceeds to S530.

  Although the setting change effect is not performed after the effect period has elapsed by the processing of S510, the setting change effect may be resumed when a certain period has elapsed after the effect period has elapsed. In addition, even during the production period, a time when the setting change production is not performed may be provided.

  Whether or not the production period has elapsed is determined using a clock function, but the clock function has a backup power source and continues operation even when power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 50. Is preferred. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a backup power source for the clock function may not be provided, and the clock function may be activated only while power is being supplied to the pachinko machine 50. In this case, the total operating time of the pachinko machine 50 from the setting change time may be measured across the power supply stop period, and the setting change effect may be terminated when the total operating time exceeds the effect period. Specifically, after the setting is changed, the elapsed time during the power supply is measured by a clock function, and the measured elapsed time is calculated every time the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. You may memorize | store as total operation time in a memory | storage device. When the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is resumed, the total operating time is read from the storage device, and the elapsed time measured by the clock function is added to the total operating time. The operating time may be measured.

In S530, main controller 80 clears the change flag and the increase flag, and proceeds to S535.
On the other hand, in S515, main controller 80 determines whether or not an increase flag is set (whether or not the setting is increased). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S520, and when a negative determination is obtained (S515: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S520 and S525, the main controller 80 performs a lottery using random numbers, and determines that a setting change effect will be performed when the lottery is won. As an example, the lottery in S520 (the lottery in the case of setting increase) wins with a probability of 60%, and the lottery in S525 (the lottery in the case of no setting change and setting reduction) has a probability of 30%. You may win. Of course, the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that the winning probability in the lottery when the setting is increased is higher than the winning probability in the lottery when the setting is decreased. On the other hand, the winning probability when the setting is increased may be lower than the winning probability when there is no setting change and when the setting is decreased. For example, when there is no setting change, it is good also as a structure which does not perform a setting change effect.

  When determining that the setting change effect is to be performed, main controller 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect and the setting change effect to sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the main control device 80 has not decided to perform the setting change effect, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect to the sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process.

  Further, in S535 that is shifted when the setting change has not occurred or when the effect period has elapsed, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing a prefetch effect to the sub integrated control device 83, and this process is performed. finish.

  Note that the prefetch determination process is executed for the reserved memory when a new reserved memory is generated. However, the prefetch determination processing may be executed not only for the newly generated reserved memory but also for the reserved memory generated before the reserved memory. Further, the prefetch determination processing may be executed not only when a new reserved memory is generated but also at any timing with respect to any one of the stored memories that are generated at that time.

(9) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the special figure is determined based on the jackpot determination random number stored on hold will be described (FIGS. 13-16). This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13, in S600, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not a special game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S600: No), the process proceeds to S605.

  In step S605, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure variation display is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S680 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S605: No), the process proceeds to S610.

  In S610, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S690 in FIG. 16, and if the determination is negative (S610: No), the process proceeds to S615 in FIG.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 14, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is a pending storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620 and in the case of a negative determination (S615: No), this process ends.

  In S620, main controller 80 selects one of the reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure, and decrements the number of the reserved memories corresponding to the same special figure as the selected reserved memory. Note that when there is a reserved memory corresponding to the first special figure and a reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure, the oldest reserved memory corresponding to the first special figure may be selected (that is, the first special figure). The reserved memory corresponding to one special figure may be preferentially digested). Of course, not limited to this, the oldest reserved memory may be selected regardless of the type of the corresponding special figure, or the oldest reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure may be selected (that is, the first special figure). 2) The reserved memory corresponding to the special figure may be preferentially digested). Then, the selected random number related to the pending storage is stored in the buffer, and the process proceeds to S625.

  In S625, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S625: Yes), the process proceeds to S630 and in the case of a negative determination. (S625: No), the process proceeds to S635.

  In S630, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure corresponding to the hold storage is based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode. To digest the reserved memory. In other words, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number matches the hit value registered in the probability variation table. At this time, main controller 80 uses a probability change table corresponding to the latest probability setting. As a result, the winning determination of the special figure is won with the winning probability corresponding to the latest probability setting. Then, the main controller 80 proceeds to S640.

  On the other hand, in S635, main controller 80 responds to the reserved memory based on the jackpot determining random number related to the selected reserved memory and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the gaming state that is not in the probability variation mode. The determination of whether or not the special figure is correct is executed, and the reserved memory is digested. In other words, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number matches the hit value registered in the normal table. At this time, main controller 80 uses a normal table according to the latest probability setting. As a result, the winning determination of the special figure is won with the winning probability corresponding to the latest probability setting. Then, the process proceeds to S640.

  In S640, main controller 80 determines in S630 or S635 that the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage matches the winning value (when it is determined in the determination of whether or not the special figure is true) (S640). : Yes), the process proceeds to S645. On the other hand, when that is not right (S640: No), it transfers to S660.

  In S645, the main controller 80 determines the winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number related to the digested reserved memory, so that the number of rounds of the special game, whether to shift to the probability change mode or the short time mode after the special game is determined. To decide. Then, the process proceeds to S650.

In S650, the main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determining random number related to the digested reserved memory, and proceeds to S655.
In S655, the main controller 80 sets the number of special games rounds, the opening pattern of the special prize opening, the effect time related to the special game, the interval time, the effect mode of the special game, etc. The setting state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is set so as to be temporarily saved in the mode buffer until the special game is finished so as to enter the time reduction mode, and the process proceeds to S670.

  On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S640, the main control device 80 shifts to the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested reserved memory in S660. Based on the above, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to S665.

  In S665, main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of determinations of whether or not the special figure can be executed during the probability change mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of determinations of whether or not the special figure can be executed during the time reduction mode, and the like. And the process proceeds to S670.

  In S670, the main control apparatus 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories after decrementing in S620 described above to the sub integrated control apparatus 83, and proceeds to S675.

  In S675, the main control device 80 starts the variation display of the special symbol, and transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the effect symbol to be variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. In this way, the symbol effect is started, and the present process is terminated.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 15, in S680 to which transition is made during the special figure fluctuation display, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S680: Yes). , The process proceeds to S685, and in the case of a negative determination (S680: No), this process ends.

  In S685, the main control device 80 terminates the special symbol variation display, displays the special symbol fixed symbol, and transmits a symbol fixed command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the final symbol display. This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 16, in S690, during transition to the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S690: Yes), the process proceeds to S695. If the determination is negative (S690: No), this process ends.

In S695, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S700.
In S700, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of winning in the determination of success / failure. If the determination is affirmative (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705. If the determination is negative (S700: No), the process proceeds to S740.

  In S705, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and clears the probability variation flag if the probability variation flag is 1 (S710), and then proceeds to S715.

  In S715, main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and when time reduction flag is 1, it clears the time reduction flag (S720), and then proceeds to S725.

  Then, the main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S725), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S730), and a jackpot start effect process (S735) in order, thereby indicating a special game mode. Alternatively, the special game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the special game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is ended.

  On the other hand, in S740 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S700, the main control apparatus 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S740: Yes), it executes during the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number (probability variation number) of the determination whether or not the special figure is possible (S745). If the probability variation count is 0 (S745: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S750), and the process proceeds to S755.

  In S755, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag. If the flag is 1 (S755: Yes), the main controller 80 determines the remaining number of times (time reduction number) of the special figure determination that can be executed in the time reduction mode. Reference is made (S760). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S760: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S765), and the process proceeds to S770.

In S770, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.
(10) Special Game Process Next, a special game process for controlling the progress of the special game will be described (FIGS. 17 to 19). This process is executed from the main routine.

  In S800, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous action device is operating, that is, whether or not a special game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805. If the determination is negative (S800: No), the process ends.

  In S805, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S830 in FIG. (S805: No), the process proceeds to S810.

  In S810, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during each round interval in the special game. If the determination is affirmative (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S850 in FIG. In the case (S810: No), the process proceeds to S815.

  In S815, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S870 in FIG. 19 and if the determination is negative. (S815: No), the process proceeds to S820.

  In S820, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the special game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S820: Yes), the process proceeds to S825, and in the case of a negative determination ( S820: No), this process is terminated.

In S825, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening release process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 18, in S830 that shifts to the time when the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S830: Yes), the process proceeds to S840. If the determination is negative (S830: No), the process proceeds to S835.

  In S835, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S835: Yes), the process proceeds to S840 and in the case of a negative determination (S835: No), this process is terminated.

In S840, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S845.
In S845, the main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the special game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S850 that shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special game interval time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S850: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts to S855. If the determination is negative (S850: No), the process is terminated.

  In S855, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the special game. If the determination is affirmative (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860 and if the determination is negative (S855: No) , The process proceeds to S865.

In S860, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the special game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S865, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 19, in S870, during transition to the special game end effect, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S870: Yes). , The process proceeds to S875, and in the case of a negative determination (S870: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S875 and S880, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S885.
In S885, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change mode after the special game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S885: Yes), the number of special determinations that can be made during the probability change mode is determined. (Probability change count) is set (S890), a probability change flag is set (S895), and the process proceeds to S900.

  In S900, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving mode after the special game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S900: Yes), the number of determinations of whether or not the special figure can be executed during the time-saving mode. (Time reduction number) is set (S905), a time reduction flag is set (S910), and the process proceeds to S915.

  In S915 and S920, main controller 80 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for terminating the effect relating to the special game and a state designation command transmission process to sub integrated control apparatus 83, and ends this process. .

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, since it is suggested that the setting change of the winning probability in the determination of whether or not the special figure is made, the player has a sense of expectation that the winning probability has increased. Can be made. On the other hand, since only the setting change is suggested, the player cannot grasp whether the winning probability has become higher or lower, and cannot avoid a game in a gaming machine in which the setting change has been made disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high winning probability in the determination of whether or not the special figure is successful, without losing the pachinko parlor.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences. Note that the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment indicate the same configuration, and the preceding description is referred to.

  In the second embodiment, the setting change is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the setting change effect is performed in the prefetch effect. However, in the prefetch determination process of the first embodiment, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities depending on whether the setting is increased or not. On the other hand, in the prefetch determination process of the second embodiment, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities in each of the case where the setting is increased, the case where the setting is not changed, and the case where the setting is decreased. In addition to the pre-reading effect, a setting change effect is also performed on the standby screen.

For this reason, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the setting change process and the prefetch determination process, and further, a standby screen display process for performing a setting change effect on the standby screen is performed.
Hereinafter, these differences will be described in detail.

(1) About setting change process First, the setting change process of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated (FIG. 20).
In S1000, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a setting change in the same manner as in S200 of the setting change process of the first embodiment. If the setting is changed (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010. If the setting is not changed (S1000: No), the process proceeds to S1005.

In S1005, main controller 80 sets the change flag to 0 and ends this process.
In S1010, the main controller 80 shifts and stores the latest probability setting designated by the setting switch 16 in the same manner as S210, and proceeds to S1015.

  In S1015, main controller 80 compares the latest probability setting with the previous probability setting, and determines whether the setting has increased. If the determination is affirmative (S1015: Yes), the process proceeds to S1020. If the determination is negative (S1015: No), the process proceeds to S1025.

In S1020, main controller 80 sets 2 to the change flag, and ends this process.
In S1025, main controller 80 sets a change flag to 1, and ends this process.
As in the first embodiment, a probability setting and an increase flag are transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and an effect symbol display is displayed in accordance with a predetermined operation performed by a pachinko shop clerk or the like. You may make it display the content of a probability setting and an increase flag with the apparatus 6 grade | etc.,. Further, as in the first embodiment, the main controller 80 may transmit the probability setting and the increase flag to an external device such as the hall computer 87.

(2) About the prefetch determination process Next, the prefetch determination process of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated (FIG. 21).
In S1100, main controller 80 determines whether or not to perform a prefetching effect in the same manner as S500 in the prefetching determination process of the first embodiment. If the main control device 80 determines to perform the prefetching effect (S1100: Yes), the main control device 80 proceeds to S1105, and if not (S1100: No), the main control device 80 ends this processing.

  In S1105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the effect period has elapsed since the last time the RAM clear process was executed, as in S510. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1105: Yes), the process proceeds to S1110, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1105: No), the process proceeds to S1130.

In S1130, main controller 80 clears the change flag and transmits a command for instructing a prefetch effect to sub integrated control device 83 (S1135), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S1110, main controller 80 determines the value of the change flag. When the change flag is 0 (when there is no setting change), the process proceeds to S1115. When the change flag is 2 (when the setting increases), when the change flag is 1 (when the setting decreases). ), The process proceeds to S1125.

  In S1115 to S1125, as in S520 and S525, the main control device 80 determines to perform the setting change effect when the lottery is won. As an example, the winning probability P0 of the lottery in S1115 (lottery when there is no setting change) is 40%, and the winning probability P2 of the lottery in S1120 (lottery in the case of setting increase) is 65%. Yes, the winning probability P1 of the lottery in S1125 (lottery in the case of a setting drop) may be 20%. Of course, the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that P2> P0> P1. Moreover, the magnitude relationship of the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and may be, for example, P2> P1> P0. In addition, for example, when P0 = 0, that is, when there is no setting change, a configuration change effect may not be performed.

  When determining that the setting change effect is to be performed, main controller 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect and the setting change effect to sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the main control device 80 has not decided to perform the setting change effect, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect to the sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process.

Note that the prefetch determination processing of the second embodiment can also be executed for various reserved memories at various timings as in the first embodiment.
(3) Setting change effect on standby screen When a state in which no game is played on the pachinko machine 50 continues for a predetermined time, the main control device 80 shifts to a standby state, It instructs the integrated control device 83 to display a standby screen. The sub integrated control device 83 displays a standby screen on the symbol display device 6 in response to the instruction, but a setting change effect is also performed on the standby screen. Note that a screen 1200 in FIG. 22 shows an example of a standby screen.

  Specifically, the setting change effect may be performed in the following manner. For example, the color of an object displayed on the standby screen (for example, characters, figures, various characters, etc. indicating the model name, the manufacturer name of the pachinko machine 50, etc.) may be changed, blinked, or moved. The object may be arranged at a position different from the normal standby screen, or an additional image display for the object may be performed. If the object moves on the standby screen, the setting change effect may be performed by changing the movement of the object.

Further, the setting change effect may be performed constantly while the standby screen is displayed, or may be performed sporadically at regular or random timings.
Further, the setting change effect may be performed when the player is sitting in front of the pachinko machine 50 during the standby state (in the presence state). Specifically, for example, when a person is touching the firing handle 64 during the standby state, the person may be regarded as being present. In this case, the main control device 80 may acquire a touch signal from the firing handle 64 via the firing control device 84 and the payout control device 81 and determine whether or not the user is in the seated state based on the touch signal. .

  In addition, a case where cash is inserted into the CR unit 56 or an IC card is inserted into the CR unit 56 may be regarded as being present. In this case, the main controller 80 acquires the signal from the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal board 24 and the payout controller 81, and determines whether or not the user is in the seated state based on the signal. Conceivable.

  The main control device 80 may transmit a command indicating whether or not the user is in the presence state to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 may grasp whether or not the user is in the seated state based on the command, and may perform a setting change effect if the user is in the seated state.

  Further, the setting change effect on the standby screen is performed at a different frequency in each case of setting increase, setting decrease, and no setting change, similar to the setting change effect in the prefetch effect. Of course, it may be performed at the same frequency in each case or any two of these cases.

  In addition, the setting change effect on the standby screen may be performed in a manner corresponding to the setting difference due to the setting change as in the case of the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect. In the case of the setting decrease, it may be performed in the same or substantially the same manner.

  Further, similarly to the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect, also in the setting change effect on the standby screen, the first setting change effect and the second setting that are substantially the same as the setting change effect when the setting difference due to the setting change is the same. A change effect may be provided. When the setting is increased, the first setting change effect is performed more frequently than the second setting change effect. When the setting is decreased, the second setting change effect is higher than the first setting change effect. You may be made to do in.

(4) Standby Screen Display Processing Next, standby screen display processing according to the second embodiment will be described (FIG. 23). This process is called from the main routine.

  In S1300, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to a standby state. Specifically, for example, the main control device 80 may determine whether or not a game ball is fired based on a signal from a detection switch provided at an out port or the like of the game board. And when the state where the game ball is not being fired continues for a predetermined period, it may be determined to shift to the standby state. Further, for example, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the player is touching the firing handle 64 based on the touch signal, and waits when the state where the player is not touching the firing handle 64 continues for a predetermined period. It may be determined that the state shifts. When the main control device 80 shifts to the standby state (S1300: Yes), the main control device 80 shifts to S1305, and when it does not shift (S1300: No), this processing ends.

  In S1305, the main control device 80 determines whether or not an effect period has elapsed since the RAM clear process was last executed, as in S1105 of the prefetch determination process. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1305: Yes), the process proceeds to S1310, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1305: No), the process proceeds to S1330.

  In S1330, main controller 80 clears the change flag, transmits a command for instructing display of a normal standby screen to sub integrated control device 83 (S1335), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, in S1310, main controller 80 determines the value of the change flag. When the change flag is 0 (when there is no setting change), the process proceeds to S1315. When the change flag is 2 (when the setting increases), when the change flag is 1 (when the setting decreases). ), The process proceeds to S1325.

  In S1315 to S1325, as in S1115 to S1125, main controller 80 determines to perform a setting change effect when a lottery is won. As an example, the winning probability P0 of the lottery in S1315 (lottery when there is no setting change) is 35%, and the winning probability P2 of the lottery in S1320 (lottery in the case of setting increase) is 70%. Yes, the winning probability P1 of the lottery in S1325 (the lottery in the case of setting decrease) may be 25%. Of course, the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that P2> P0> P1. Moreover, the magnitude relationship of the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and may be, for example, P2> P1> P0. In addition, for example, when P0 = 0, that is, when there is no setting change, a configuration change effect may not be performed.

  When determining that the setting change effect is to be performed, main controller 80 transmits a command for instructing the display of the standby screen and the setting change effect to sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the main control device 80 has not decided to perform the setting change effect, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing display of the standby screen to the sub-integrated control device 83, and ends this processing.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained.
[Modification]
In the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect in the first and second embodiments, the setting change effect is performed in a different manner depending on whether the setting difference due to the setting change is X stages or more and less than the X stage. As an example, X = 2. Further, when the probability setting after the setting change becomes the maximum value, the setting change effect is performed in a manner different from other cases.

  However, in the pre-reading effect and the setting change effect on the standby screen, regardless of whether or not the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value, the setting difference is different between the case where the setting difference is X or more and the case where it is less than X. A setting change effect may be performed. Regardless of the setting difference, the setting change effect may be performed in a different manner depending on whether the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value or not.

  Further, the setting change effect may be performed in a different manner depending on whether the setting difference due to the setting change is equal to or greater than the X stage and the increase setting is not. At this time, when the probability setting after the setting change becomes the highest value, the setting change effect may be performed in a different manner from the other cases.

  In the first embodiment, in the pre-reading effect, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities (frequency) depending on whether the setting is increased or not. In the second embodiment, during the display of the pre-reading effect and the standby screen, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities when the setting increases, when there is no setting change, and when the setting decreases.

  However, while the pre-reading effect or the standby screen is being displayed, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities when the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to the X stage (case A) and less than the X stage (case B). May be. Note that Case A may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case B. Conversely, Case B may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case A. good.

  In addition, while the pre-reading effect or the standby screen is displayed, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities depending on whether the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value (case C) or not (case D). Also good. In addition, the setting change effect may be performed with a higher probability in the case C than the case D. Conversely, the case C may be performed with a higher probability than the case C in the setting change effect. good.

Note that the setting change effect may be performed with different probabilities for case C and case D while the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities for case A and case B.
Furthermore, while the pre-reading effect or the standby screen is being displayed, the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to the X stage, and the setting difference is set depending on whether the setting is increased (case E) or not (case F). Change production may be performed. Case E may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case F. Conversely, Case F may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case E. good.

Note that the setting change effect may be performed with different probabilities for case C and case D while the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities for case E and case F.
X = 2 may be used. Of course, not limited to this, the value of X can be various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) The hold effect in the first and second embodiments is performed by displaying the hold symbol on the effect symbol display device 6. However, for example, when hold storage occurs, the hold effect may be performed by causing a display unit such as an LED provided around the effect symbol display device 6 to emit light corresponding to the hold memory.

  In such a case, it is conceivable to perform a pre-reading effect by changing the color of the display unit or blinking. Furthermore, the setting change effect can be performed in such a manner that the color of the display unit on which the pre-reading effect is performed is changed to a different color, the display unit is blinked, or the blinking cycle of the display unit is changed. Conceivable.

  (2) In the first and second embodiments, the setting change effect may be performed by changing the reserved symbol in the state where the prefetch effect is not performed in the same manner as the setting change effect in the prefetch effect. Conceivable.

  In addition, the setting change effect is not limited to the look-ahead effect or the standby screen, but various effects such as an effect when the symbol effect or reach is reached, an effect during a special game, or an effect when the symbol effect is not performed. This can be done in production. For this reason, the pachinko machine 50 according to the first and second embodiments is not limited to the so-called “digital” type pachinko machine that determines whether or not the ball is hit according to the ball entering the starting port, but also in various types of pachinko machines. 1, a setting change effect can be performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

  The setting change effect may be performed, for example, by causing various LEDs and lamps 26 to emit light in a special manner, or may be performed by outputting a special sound from the speaker 66. Of course, even in such a case, if the setting difference is the same, the setting change effect may be performed in the same or substantially the same manner.

  (3) Further, in the case of a spinning machine, a setting change effect that suggests that the setting has been changed may be performed in the same manner as the pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments. Specifically, for example, it is conceivable to perform a setting change effect in an aspect when rotating a reel or an effect on an effect screen.

  (4) In the first and second embodiments, it is possible to change the setting of the winning probability in the determination of whether or not the special figure is won. It may be possible. And you may perform the setting change effect which suggests that the setting change was made like 1st, 2nd embodiment.

  (5) In the first and second embodiments, the setting is changed when the RAM is cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned on. In the case where the operation is interrupted or when a predetermined operation is performed during the standby state, the setting change process and the production period setting process may be performed to change the setting.

  In addition to this, for example, an operation signal from an operation unit such as a touch panel provided on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 may be input to the main control device 80. The effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 may be configured as the operation unit. When the main control device 80 receives a predetermined operation via the operation unit, a switch or the like provided on the back side of the game board 2, etc., the main control device 80 shifts to a setting change mode and sends a command to the sub integrated control device 83. A setting change screen for transmitting and instructing an operation for changing the setting may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. And main controller 80 may change a setting according to the operation received via the above-mentioned operation part, while a setting change screen is displayed.

Here, the invention relating to the base that is the winning to the four general winning holes 15 and the starting hole 11 arranged in the lower left area in the gaming area 3 shown in FIG. 2 is shown as a third embodiment in FIGS. 25 will be described.
The third embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment or the second embodiment except that the processing shown in FIG. 24 is executed and the images shown in FIGS. 25a to 25c are displayed.

In the third embodiment, the “performance display process” shown in FIG. 24 is periodically executed by the CPU of the main controller 80.
When the process executed by the CPU of the main controller 80 shifts to this process, it is first determined whether or not a game is in progress (step S1500).
When the touch SW 28 is not turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) or when the detection SW provided in the out port does not detect a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes). When the game ball fired by the motor 30 is not detected for a predetermined time (for example, 4 minutes) or more, when the start port SW11a or 12a does not detect the game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes), or the like, Can be considered.

If it is determined that the game is not in a standby state (negative determination in step S1500), performance display processing S1510 is executed.
In the performance display process 1, at least a base design value is displayed. The base here is the total number of winning balls to be paid out by winning at the four general winning openings 15 and the starting opening 11 during a normal game in which the big winning opening solenoid 14b or the ordinary bonus solenoid 12b is not turned on. This is the ratio of the number divided by the number of fired balls fired during the period. In the present embodiment, the layout and angle of the game nails are designed so that the base is 30% when the player fires a game ball to win the first start port or the second start port. This 30% design base number is displayed in the performance display process 1 as shown in FIG. 25a.

This performance display may be always displayed during standby or may be displayed periodically. In short, it is only necessary to display so that the player can know the design base value of the gaming machine before the game starts. Therefore, a configuration may be adopted in which the screen is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 until the touch switch is turned on and the start port SW11a or 12a is turned on until the touch switch is turned on and the game ball is fired. In this case, there is an effect that the design base can be known immediately before the start of the game or immediately after the start of the game.
Since the design base is a fixed value for each model of gaming machine, it may be stored in the ROM of the production symbol control device 82, and the data stored in the ROM of the main control device 80 is turned on when the power is turned on. May be stored in the RAM of the effect control device 82. Alternatively, every time the performance display process 1 is executed, the configuration may be such that the design base is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the effect control device 82 at a timing at which the design base is displayed on the screen.

If an affirmative determination is made in S1500 as described above that the game is in progress, it is subsequently determined whether or not the actual measurement base in the game is within a predetermined (proper) range (step S1520).
In the present embodiment, the number of balls fired by the firing motor 30 is designed to be 100 pieces / minute, the number of prize balls in the start opening 11 is 5, and the number of prize balls in the general winning slot 15 is all 15. In addition, the number of 1-minute winning entrances (starts) to the starter is designed to be 5. These values can be changed as appropriate, and the number of winning balls need not all match.
These values are also written in the ROM of the main controller 80 or the effect controller 82.
The total number N of winning balls to the general winning opening 15 when a game ball is fired for 15 minutes at the design value is about 25 from (N + 5) × 15/100 × 15 = 30/100.
Therefore, if the total N for 15 minutes is 10 or less and 60 or more, the gaming machine can be regarded as not exhibiting design performance with respect to the base. If the number is 10 or less, the base is about 15% or less. If the number is 60 or more, the base is about 65% or more.

The reference values in these predetermined (appropriate) ranges can be appropriately changed in design. For example, the configuration may be such that the number of winnings to the start port 11 is also counted by the first start port SW and the actual measurement base is calculated. Further, it may be configured to determine whether or not the actual measurement bases of only the four general winning ports 15 are within a predetermined range, ignoring the winning at the start port 11. Further, it may be determined that if N is zero every 5 minutes, it is determined that the value falls below the lower limit of the predetermined range. However, since there is a wave in the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 15, it is not preferable to make the actual measurement interval excessively short.
If it is determined that the actual measurement base is within the predetermined range, the process returns to “return” (No determination in step S1520).

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the predetermined range, it is determined whether or not the actual measurement base is equal to or lower than the lower limit predetermined value (step S1530). When an affirmative determination is made, the performance display process 2 (step S1540) is executed because the value is equal to or lower than the lower limit predetermined value. If a negative determination is made, the performance display process 3 (step S1550) is executed because the value is equal to or greater than the upper limit predetermined value.
In the performance display process 2 (step S1540), as shown in FIG. 25b, the actual measurement base is displayed together with the design base.
Similarly, in the performance display process 3 (step S1550), as shown in FIG. 25c, the actual measurement base is displayed together with the design base.

In the present embodiment, the display colors shown in FIGS. 25a to 25c are different in display color.
In the standby display shown in FIG. 25a, the design value such as the base is displayed in characters such as black or blue without blinking.
In the display shown in FIG. 25b, the measured base value blinks in yellow.
In the display shown in FIG. 25c, the actually measured base value blinks in red.
The difference in these display modes can be changed as appropriate. For example, the character size may be different and the display position may be different.
In addition, the display during the game may be displayed once large, and when the effect symbol for notifying the result of success / failure is displayed variably, it may be displayed at a position off the center of the screen so as not to hinder the display of the effect symbol.
Furthermore, when the variable display is not performed, a configuration in which the enlarged display is again performed at the center may be employed.

  However, displaying the measured base value informs the player that it is below the design base value, but the winning rate for the general winning opening 15 is not only the angle of the game nail but also the weather. Since other factors such as conditions and the position of the game table are also related in a complicated manner, a display mode that emphasizes that it is lower is refrained, and a display mode that draws attention is suitable.

  Display processing such as the actual measurement base value during the game is displayed for the next measurement time, erases the display if it falls within the predetermined range in the next measurement, and if it does not fall within the predetermined range in the next measurement, The actual measurement value at that time is displayed. This display time can also be changed as appropriate. For example, an actual measurement base value or the like may be displayed immediately after actual measurement for a few minutes shorter than the next actual measurement time.

  In the standby state of the present embodiment, design values including at least the design base are displayed, which is a material for the player to select a favorite gaming machine. For example, if the design base value is high, it can be determined that the game can be played for a long time with a small amount. If the design base value is low, it is impossible to play a game for a long time with a small amount of money, but it can be estimated that the game machine has a possibility that a big hit will occur early in relation to the big hit probability.

Since the display during the game is displayed only when it deviates from the predetermined range, there is an effect that the effect display for notifying the success / failure result by winning to the start port 11 is not hindered.
If the actual measurement base falls below the lower limit of the predetermined range, and if it continues more than one, the game machine is determined to be unable to demonstrate the performance of the base for some reason. It becomes possible to stop the game. Moreover, it becomes possible to make it the cause which investigates the cause below.
When the actual measurement base exceeds the upper limit of the predetermined range, a disadvantage is given to the hall, so that the cause can be caused to be investigated.
In the present embodiment, the design performance to be displayed is different from the display mode displayed during the standby state when deviating from the predetermined range, but the display mode is displayed only when it falls below the predetermined reference value corresponding to the design base value. It is good also as a structure which makes these differ. Moreover, the structure which is not displayed during a standby state may be sufficient.

  Even if the design performance display is not in the standby state, the design performance display may be displayed when a command for notifying the lottery result of the success / failure is not transmitted from the main control device 80 to the effect symbol control device 82 via the sub integrated control device 83. good. In this case, the effect symbol for notifying the result of the success / failure is not variably displayed, so that the player can reconfirm the design performance of the base and the like without causing any trouble in the effect display.

  In the third embodiment, the game balls that win the general winning opening (normal winning opening) 15 are collected and detected by the general winning opening SW 15a, but each of the four general winning openings 15 has a winning opening SW. It may be configured. In this case, it is actually measured how many prizes are won in each general winning opening 15 within a predetermined time, and even if it is determined that the base as a whole is appropriate, even one of the general winning openings 15 has a predetermined time. In the case where none of the prizes are won, a configuration in which the measured base value of the general prize opening and the design performance of the base as a whole can be considered. A display mode showing the design base value and the corresponding general winning opening 15 may be used.

As described above, when winning at the start port 11 is difficult and the number of times of start is small, the player has a tendency to avoid playing with the gaming machine because there is little expectation for winning.
Therefore, when the base value of only the general winning opening 15 is measured, the design base value and the measured base value are displayed when the measured base value is below the design base value, and even one of the general winning holes 15 has a predetermined time, for example, 10 minutes. The configuration may be such that the design base value blinks red when no winning is made even once.
In this case, since only the general winning opening 15 or only the specific winning opening of the general winning opening 15 indicates that the performance based on the design value is not exhibited, an effect of increasing the meaning of alerting is exhibited. That is, it can be suggested that the gaming machine itself does not exhibit the performance of the design base value.

In the present embodiment, the design base value or the like is displayed when the number of winning balls to the general winning opening 15 falls below a predetermined standard during the game, but the design base value is not displayed, but the general winning opening 15 or the corresponding The structure which displays or suggests that there are few winnings to the general winning opening 15 to be performed may be sufficient.
Further, when the value deviates from the predetermined range or falls below the lower limit value, that fact may be transmitted to an external device such as a hall computer.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number of shots is calculated according to the game time, but a configuration in which the number of shots within a predetermined time is detected may be used. For example, a configuration is provided in which a sensor is provided at the lowermost outlet of the game board surface, and the number of balls fired within a predetermined time is calculated by adding the number of balls detected at the outlet and the number of balls won at each winning opening. Can be considered. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a sensor is provided at the tip of the guide rail or the like to detect the number of balls that are shot on the board.

Next, a fourth embodiment will be described.
This fourth embodiment may be implemented together with the third embodiment, or only the fourth embodiment may be implemented. However, even when only the fourth embodiment is implemented, the design performance including at least the base value may be displayed during the standby state.
In the fourth embodiment, a configuration is provided in which an actual measurement base value can be viewed by persons involved in pachinko halls.
In the fourth embodiment, it can be seen by turning on only the RAM clear SW 17 (steps S1600 and S1610 in FIG. 26). In this case, the actual measurement base value for each day is stored in the RAM of the main controller 80 for a predetermined period, and the actual measurement base value within the predetermined period is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by operating the RAM clear SW 17. is there. As a result, hall personnel, inspectors, and the like can check whether the gaming machine maintains an appropriate base value.

The actual measurement base value stored for a predetermined period may be stored in the RAM of the effect symbol control device 82 in consideration of the RAM capacity. In this case, the RAM is stored and held by the backup power supply, and is cleared together with the RAM of the main controller 80 if the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW 17 is turned on. However, since the latest base value for a predetermined period is stored (the so-called “push-out extrusion method”), the configuration may not be cleared together.
It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the hall-related person or the like can see the actual measurement base by operating the SW that cannot be operated by the player, not the RAM clear SW 17. These SWs may be configured to be connected to the sub integrated control device 83 or the production symbol control device 82 in the same manner as the production button 67 and the jog dial 68. In this case, data for calculating the base value may be periodically transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Since the data cannot be output from the sub integrated control device 83 to the main control device 80, it can be arranged at a position where the player can operate, like the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68. Thereby, the player can confirm the base value of the previous day before the game starts and the base value of the current day during the game. However, in the present embodiment, unlike the effect buttons 67 and the jog dial 68, they are arranged at positions where the player cannot operate. For example, it is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine body. As a result, hall personnel, inspectors, and the like can check whether the gaming machine maintains an appropriate base value.
In this case, it is preferable that the RAM is cleared together with the RAM of the main controller 80 if the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW 17 is turned on.

In the configuration stored in the RAM of the effect symbol control board 82 (or the sub integrated control device 83), a configuration in which the base value measured when the hall is closed or the like is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (FIG. 27, step S1650). ~ S1660).
When the power is shut off, such as when the store is closed, the actual measurement base value stored in the RAM of the main control device 80 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 stores it in the backed up RAM. The production symbol control device 82 is configured to delete the oldest data and always store data for several days using the transmitted actual measurement base value as the latest actual measurement data (S1670).
When there is no time to transmit when the power is cut off, the actual measurement data value of the day stored in the RAM of the main controller 80 to which backup power is supplied is stored and retained, and the effect symbol control is performed when the power is turned on the next day or the like. It may be configured to transmit the device 82.
However, if it is configured to send data when it is determined that the player is not playing a game, if the power is turned off after confirming that the player is gone at the time of closing, the time from opening to closing It is possible to transmit the data. It is determined that the player is not playing a game when the above-described standby state is determined. This has the effect of eliminating the need to transmit data when the power is turned off. Further, as described above, it is possible to store a base for each player.
The RAM of the main control device 80 is configured to store actual measurement data for one day, and the RAM of the effect design control device 82 is configured to store actual measurement data for several days.
If it is a configuration that can transmit data when the power is turned off, a configuration that transmits measured data together with time management is desirable in order to distinguish from a power failure such as a momentary power failure.

The RAM of the main control device 80 stores and holds the actual measurement data for one day, and the RAM of the effect design control device 82 stores the actual measurement data for several days, thereby reducing the RAM capacity of the main control device 80. And a base value of several days or more can be seen, which has the effect of eliminating the bias.
This is because whether or not to win the general prize opening 15 depends not only on the state of the game nail but also on the manner of launching the game ball, the climate, and the like.
Therefore, the base value stored in the RAM of the main controller 80 may be stored and held for a long time as long as the capacity permits, and the base value longer than this period may be stored in the RAM of the effect drawing controller 82.
When a long-term base value of two days or more is stored and held in the RAM of the main controller 80, an update process is performed so that the latest base value for a predetermined period is stored and held.
Note that the actual measured base value for the day is the total number of prize balls (cumulative prize balls) paid out by winning at the start opening 11 and the general prize opening 15 during the day game from the time of opening. A value obtained by multiplying the time obtained by subtracting the time when the special winning opening solenoid 14b is turned on and the time when the ordinary accessory solenoid 12b is turned on from the game time of the game is multiplied by the designed number of shots (100 pieces / minute in this embodiment) (cumulative number of shots) ) Divided by. Not only this calculation method, but also the number of prize balls that were paid out by winning the prize winning opening 14 from the total number of prize balls that were paid out during the game and the prizes paid by winning the regular feature 12 A method of dividing the value obtained by subtracting the number of prize balls by the number of shot balls fired during a normal game may be used. Further, the number of shot balls may be the number of balls actually detected by a sensor. The base value during the game is a base value from the time when the game is started to the present time.

Since the closing time is different for each hall, a configuration may be adopted in which a base value in a general time zone is measured and transmitted. For example, the measurement is performed from 10:00 in the morning to 10:00 in the evening, and the measured base value is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.
Further, when the operation SW for viewing the base value is connected to the effect symbol control device 82 and arranged at a position where the player can operate, the base value up to the previous day or only the base value of the current day is displayed. It is also possible. At this time, if the design base value is also displayed, it is easy for the player to determine whether or not the gaming machine maintains the design base value. If it is configured to display the design base value, it is possible to omit the configuration to display during the standby state.

Moreover, in the structure which a player can operate, the structure which does not display even if operated during reach display or jackpot game can be considered. This is because during the reach display, the player is unlikely to concentrate on the reach screen and see the base value, and there are many opportunities to operate the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68. This has the effect of reducing the processing burden on the sub-integrated control device 83 that displays the effect image of reach display and displays the effect image according to the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68.
Also, during the jackpot game, there are many prize balls, and the player does not have to worry about the base value.
The performance display may display not only the base value but also the actually measured performance of the gaming machine such as a so-called “object ratio” or “object continuous ratio”. At this time, it goes without saying that the design performance such as the design base, the design feature ratio, and the feature continuity ratio may be displayed together. Further, the base value may be displayed together with the cumulative number of fired balls and the cumulative number of prize balls that cause the base value to be calculated. Further, instead of storing the calculated base value, it may be configured to store and hold the cumulative number of prize balls and the cumulative number of shot balls during the normal game for calculating the base value. The base value calculated from this data may be stored and held together with the cumulative number of award balls and the cumulative number of shot balls.
The cumulative number of prize balls is the total number of prize balls during the normal game since the opening of the store. The cumulative number of shot balls is the total number of shot balls in the normal game since the opening of the store. The cumulative number of shot balls is a value obtained by multiplying the number of shots per unit time (usually 98 to 100 per minute) stored in the ROM and the normal game time. Normal game time is measured by a timer. The normal game time is a time obtained by subtracting the time when the touch SW 28 is in the on state and the time when the touch stop 28 is not in the normal game state and the time when the firing stop SW 29 is in the on state. A foul sphere may be generated, but it may be ignored because the frequency is low. However, in order to increase accuracy, the number of foul spheres may be subtracted.
In the configuration in which the cumulative number of shot balls is counted by the sensor, the game ball reaching the game board surface is counted during the normal game. For example, a sensor is provided at the out port, and the number obtained by adding the count number of the sensor and the number of game balls won at the four general winning ports 15 and the starting port 11 is set as the cumulative number of balls to be fired.
The data indicating the cumulative prize ball number and the cumulative fired ball number may not be data directly indicating the cumulative prize ball number and the cumulative fired ball number. For example, the cumulative number of shot balls may be stored as normal game time.
The configuration in which the cumulative number of shots is calculated based on the number of shots per unit time stored in the ROM and the normal game time has an effect of not requiring a sensor for detecting game balls shot on the board surface.

Here, another embodiment of the RAM clear SW 17 will be described.
In this other embodiment, the RAM clear SW 17 can be switched in two or more stages.
If the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW 17 is pressed at the position 1, the RAMs of the main control device 80 and the effect symbol control device 82 are initialized (steps S1700 to S1710 in FIG. 28). If the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW 17 is set to the 2 position and pressed, only the RAM of the main controller 80 is initialized (steps S1700 to S1730).
This makes it possible to return the gaming state to the initial state without erasing the base value for a predetermined period.
Without being restricted by this embodiment, any configuration that can switch between an operation that can initially set the RAMs of both boards and an operation that can initialize only the RAM of the main controller 80 may be used.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The fifth embodiment is the same as the fourth embodiment except that the “non-addition process 1” shown in FIG. 29 is executed.
In the “non-addition process 1” shown in FIG. 29, first, it is detected whether or not there are winnings in the four general winning holes 15 or the starting holes 11 (step S1800). It is determined whether or not it is in an off state (step S1810).
If the glass frame opening SW 35 is in the off state, the number of winning balls corresponding to the four general winning ports 15 or the starting ports 11 is added to the cumulative number of winning balls (step S1820).
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1810, the addition process in step S1820 is not executed.
After this processing, in other processing (not shown), payout of the winning ball corresponding to the winning is executed. In the case of an enclosed game machine, the number of prize balls is added to the number of balls held by the player. Further, when it is detected that the operation means for confirming the base such as the RAM clear SW 17 described above is operated, the base value or the cumulative number of winning balls is displayed as in the fourth embodiment. It is. In addition, you may comprise so that the cumulative number of prizes won to the four general prize openings 15 or the start opening 11 may be displayed instead of the cumulative number of prize balls.

In the fifth embodiment, even if it is detected that the glass frame opening SW 35 is turned on and the glass frame is opened and the four general winning holes 15 or the starting holes 11 are won, the prize balls are paid out. However, the cumulative number of prize balls will not be increased. Note that the prize ball processing does not necessarily have to pay out game balls, and in an enclosed game machine or the like, the number of prize balls may be added to the number of balls held.
This is because, when a winning is made with the glass frame opened, it is considered that the game ball is not fired by operating the launching handle, but is directly awarded to the winning hole by hand.
This act can be presumed to be a pachinko hall related person. Or it can be considered as a prize for fraud. This is because there is no need to add to the cumulative number of winning balls for calculating the base because it is not a winning ball that is paid out by a player winning or a winning winning. As a result, there is an effect that an accurate base value or the number of accumulated prize balls can be displayed.
Moreover, the said action also exhibits the effect which prevents beforehand the act which raises a base value or a cumulative prize ball number intentionally.

As a modification of the fifth embodiment, a configuration that executes “non-addition processing 2” shown in FIG. 30 may be used.
In the “non-addition process 2” shown in FIG. 30, if the touch SW 29 is in the ON state, the number of prize balls corresponding to the four general winning holes 15 or the start holes 11 is added to the cumulative number of prize balls (step S1850). ~ S1870).
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1860, the addition process in step S1870 is not executed.
Even if it is detected that the touch SW 28 is not in the ON state, the winning ball is paid out, but the cumulative number of winning balls or the number of winning winnings is not increased even if it is detected that the four general winning holes 15 or the starting holes 11 have been won.
That the touch SW 28 is not in the on state is because the game ball is not being fired, so even if a winning is detected, it can be assumed that the winning is detected by opening the glass frame and directly winning by hand.
Accordingly, as described above, there is an effect that an accurate base value or the number of accumulated prize balls can be displayed. In addition, an effect of preventing the act of intentionally increasing the base value or the cumulative number of prize balls is also exhibited.
In the fifth embodiment or the modified example of the fifth embodiment, when a negative determination is made in step S1810 or step S1860, the number of winnings at that time is added, and the cumulative number of winnings not reflected in the cumulative number of winning balls or this cumulative number You may comprise so that the non-addition accumulation prize ball number corresponding to the number of winnings may be memorize | stored and displayed.

The invention corresponding to the fifth embodiment is as follows: In a ball game machine having a glass frame open detection means for detecting that the glass frame in front of the game board is open,
A game means for performing a lottery to win at a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board surface, and to give a predetermined game value to a player when winning the lottery;
A cumulative award ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative award ball number in a normal gaming state where the gaming value is not given by the gaming means;
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
A non-adding means for paying out a winning ball even if a winning is detected in a state where the glass frame is opened by the glass frame opening detecting means, but not adding the number of winning balls by winning to the cumulative number of winning balls;
It is a ball game machine characterized by comprising.

The invention corresponding to the modification of the fifth embodiment is as follows: A bullet having touch detection means for detecting that a player is operating a launching means that is operated to fire a game ball. In a ball game machine,
A game means for performing a lottery to win at a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board surface, and to give a predetermined game value to a player when winning the lottery;
A cumulative award ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative award ball number in a normal gaming state where the gaming value is not given by the gaming means;
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
In the state that the player has detected that the player has not operated the launching means by the touch detection means, even if a winning is detected, the winning ball is paid out, but the number of winning balls due to winning is not added to the cumulative number of winning balls Non-addition means,
It is a ball game machine characterized by comprising.

Further, the invention corresponding to the modified example of the fifth embodiment is as follows: In order to fire a game ball, a glass frame open detection means for detecting that the glass frame in front of the game board is open In a ball game machine having touch detection means for detecting that the player is operating the operated firing means,
A game means for performing a lottery to win at a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board surface, and to give a predetermined game value to a player when winning the lottery;
During the game in which it is determined that the glass frame is not opened by the glass frame opening detection means and the player is operating the launching means by the touch detection means, the game value is given by the gaming means. A cumulative award ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative award ball number during a normal gaming state,
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
It is a ball game machine characterized by comprising.

In the fifth embodiment and its modified example, it is configured to display the cumulative number of winning balls by winning the four general winning openings 15 and the starting opening 11, but the so-called “actual ratio” or “continuous ratio” May be displayed. The bonus rate refers to the ratio of the number of prize balls due to the action of an accessory to the total number of prize balls, and it is specified in the rules that it does not exceed 70%. Consecutive character ratio means the ratio of the number of prize balls due to the action of the relevant character when the character works continuously with respect to the total number of winning balls, and it is regulated by law that it does not exceed 60%. .
The total number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) is the total number of winning balls to be paid out for winning in all winning ports. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of prize balls due to the operation of the winning combination is the total number of prize balls to be paid out by winning a prize to the ordinary electric accessory 12 and the big prize opening 14 which are the second starting openings. The number of prize balls due to the operation of the winning combination when the winning combination is continuously operated is the total number of winning balls paid out by winning when the large winning opening 14 is continuously opened. A game ball that wins the ordinary electric accessory is detected by the second start port SW12a. A game ball that wins the big winning opening 14 is detected by the count SW 14a. In this embodiment, when one game ball is won for the ordinary electric accessory 12, five prize balls are paid out, and when one game ball is won at the big prize opening 14, 15 prize balls are paid out. Has been. These values can be changed as appropriate.

TM1 is the cumulative number of winning balls for winning the four general winning openings 15 and the starting opening 11, TM2 is the cumulative number of winning balls for winning the ordinary electric accessory 12, and the winning prize is when the big winning opening 14 opens continuously. If the cumulative number of winning balls due to winning in the mouth 14 is M3, the winning ratio is (M2 + M3) / (M1 + M2 + M3), and the continuous winning ratio is (M3) / (M1 + M2 +). M3). In the configuration where the big winning opening 14 may not be continuously opened, the number of winning balls by winning at that time is added to TM2.
In the configuration that displays the ratio of the consecutive items or the ratio of the consecutive items, M1, M2, and M3 at that time may be displayed together.
The third to fifth embodiments can be appropriately employed in the configuration for displaying the combination ratio or the continuous combination ratio.
In other words, a configuration in which the ratio of consecutive items or the ratio of consecutive items is displayed when only the RAM clear SW 17 is operated, a configuration in which data for a predetermined period is stored in the backed up RAM of the effect symbol control board 82 by a backup power source, For example, a configuration in which the number of winning balls determined to be a prize that does not depend on the player's game is not added to the cumulative number of winning balls may be adopted as appropriate. Of course, winning not based on the player's game includes winning in the ordinary electric accessory 12 or the big winning opening 14. When a win is detected by the second start port SW12a or the count SW 14a when the glass frame opening SW 35 is in the on state, the winning ball is paid out but is not added to the cumulative number of winning balls. The same is true for winning when the touch SW 28 is not in the ON state.

  Further, there is no problem even if the cumulative prize ball number, the actually measured base value, the bonus rate, or the continuous bonus rate is displayed on the screen directly controlled by the main controller 80. It is conceivable that this display device is provided in the vicinity of the main control device 80 so that only those related to pachinko halls other than the player can see it. In this case, since the main controller 80 directly controls the display, in order to reduce the amount of data, it is configured to display at least the latest accumulated number of award balls for one day, the measured base value, the bonus rate, or the continuous bonus rate. It ’s fine. In addition to the data indicating the cumulative number of award balls for one day, the measured base value, the ratio of bonuses, or the ratio of consecutive bonuses, the cumulative number of prize balls per hour, the measured base value, the ratio of bonuses or the continuous winnings It is configured to store the data indicating the object ratio, and is configured to display the cumulative number of prize balls per hour, the measured base value, the ratio of the bonuses or the continuous bonus ratio, and the cumulative prize balls for 10 hours as the cumulative data. A number, an actual measurement base value, an accessory ratio, or a continuous accessory ratio may be displayed. Thereby, it has an effect that it becomes easy to compare with the test result in the test organization.

  The program for displaying the cumulative number of award balls, the actual measured base value, the bonus rate, or the continuous bonus rate may be stored in a different area from the ROM area in which the program for controlling the progress of the game such as determination of success / failure is stored. good. Similarly, the RAM area used by the program for displaying the cumulative number of winning balls, the measured base value, the bonus rate, or the continuous bonus rate is also the RAM area used by the program for controlling the progress of the game such as determination of success or failure. A configuration using different areas may be used. As a result, the program area for controlling the progress of the game and the program area for displaying the actual measurement base value can be distinguished, and debugging and the like are facilitated. Note that the program may be such that the program for controlling the progress of the game can refer to the RAM area used by the program that displays the measured base value or the like. Of course, writing is prohibited. The reverse is also true. As a result, the program that displays the actual measurement base value and the like can calculate the actual measurement base value by referring to the data written in the RAM area used by the program that controls the progress of the game. Similarly, a program for controlling the progress of a game can execute control with reference to data written in a RAM area used by a program for displaying an actual measurement base value or the like.

When displaying the cumulative number of award balls, the measured base value, the bonus rate, or the continuous bonus rate, if the program for controlling the progress of the game of the main controller 80 detects a predetermined operation such as the RAM clear SW 17, a different area A program for displaying the measured base value and the like stored in is called (shifted), and the measured base value and the like are directly displayed and controlled. Processing returns after display.
In this case, the data for calculating the cumulative award ball number, the measured base value, the ratio of the winning combination or the continuous winning ratio, or the calculated data is based on the data detected by the program that controls the progress of the game. A configuration may be considered in which data is periodically written in a RAM area used by a program for calculating.

It is conceivable that the cumulative number of winning balls, the actually measured base value, the bonus rate, or the continuous bonus rate will not converge to the design value unless the gaming time of a certain time or more has elapsed. Therefore, the display mode may be different depending on whether the predetermined time has elapsed or not.
For example, the display mode may be different depending on whether or not the game time that is not advantageous to the player, such as game time or jackpot, exceeds a predetermined time M (for example, the number of outs is 6,000). A difference between the blinking state and the lighting state (may be a part), a difference in display color, and the like are conceivable.

The technical features described in the third to fifth embodiments described above can be appropriately replaced and combined.
[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 lottery port is the first start port 11, the game means is the main controller 80, the winning judgment means and the cumulative prize ball number calculating means are “non-addition processing” in the fifth embodiment (example), and the cumulative prize ball number display means is This corresponds to the “base display process” of the fourth embodiment (example).

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 4 ... Game nail, 6 ... Production symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Universal figure display number display device, 11 ... First start port, 11a ... First start Mouth SW, 12 ... second starting port, 12a ... second starting port SW, 12b ... general utility solenoid, 14 ... large winning port, 14a ... count SW, 14b ... large winning port solenoid, 17 ... normal symbol operating gate , 17a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 28 ... Touch SW, 35 ... Glass frame opening SW, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Discharge control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control device .

Claims (2)

A game in which a lottery is won with a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board, and a predetermined game value is given to a player due to winning the lottery Means,
A winning determination means for determining that the player is winning a game,
A cumulative prize ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative prize ball number by adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning by the winning judgment means in the normal gaming state where the gaming value is not given by the gaming means;
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: A game in which a lottery is won with a predetermined probability due to entering a lottery slot on the game board, and a predetermined game value is given to a player due to winning the lottery Means,
A winning determination means for determining that the player is winning a game,
A cumulative prize ball number calculating means for calculating a cumulative prize ball number by adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning by the winning judgment means in the normal gaming state where the gaming value is not given by the gaming means;
A non-adding means for giving a prize ball corresponding to the winning when the winning judging means judges that the prize is not being played by a player, but not adding by the cumulative prize ball number calculating means;
A cumulative prize ball number display means for displaying the cumulative prize ball number on the screen;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: