JP2018134556A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably granting privilege.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes a game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed. The game area includes each kind of winning hole, such as a second operation hole. In such a configuration, a main-side MPU 202 mounted on a main control board 201 transmits a winning ball command to a putout-side MPU 212 mounted on a putout control board 211, based on entry or the like into the second operation hole. In reception of the winning ball command, the putout-side MPU 212 controls a putout motor 127 of a putout device 77 so as to put out winning balls in accordance with the winning ball command.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes, for example, a tank for storing game balls as gaming media inside the pachinko gaming machine. The game balls stored in the tank are guided to the ball tray on the front part of the gaming machine through the guide passage part. In addition, a payout device is provided in the middle of the guide passage portion, and the game ball guided by the guide passage portion is temporarily stopped by the payout device.

  The dispensing device is electrically connected to the control device. Then, based on the fact that a game ball has entered a ball entry section or the like provided in the game area, information related to the number of payouts is stored in the control device. Then, the control device controls the payout device so that the payout of the prize ball is executed, so that the game ball once stopped is paid out to the ball tray (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-14660 A

  Here, in the gaming machines such as the pachinko gaming machine exemplified above, it is required to suitably give a privilege such as a gaming medium.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably giving a privilege.

The present invention
A payout means for paying out game media;
A payout control means for controlling the payout means;
Periodic processing means for performing predetermined periodic processing;
A transmission setting means for transmitting and setting a payout command for paying out the game medium to the payout control means in the periodic process when a predetermined specific opportunity occurs;
With
In the gaming machine that controls the payout means so that when the payout command is received, the game medium is paid out in a number corresponding to the payout command when the payout command is received.
The payout control means includes
Storage means for storing payout number information for specifying a payout number that is the number of game media to be paid out as a privilege by the payout means;
Updating means for updating the number-of-payout information so that the number of payouts is increased by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command when the payout command is received;
The payout control means is a permission signal output means for outputting a permission signal for permitting transmission setting of the payout command to the transmission setting means,
With
The transmission setting means is in a state where transmission setting of the payout command can be performed when the permission signal is input,
The permission signal output means is configured to be able to output the permission signal in a situation where the number of payouts is a predetermined number or less.
Based on the fact that the number of payouts is equal to or greater than a specified number greater than the specific number, a prohibiting unit for prohibiting transmission setting of the payout command by the transmission setting unit,
The transmission setting means can set transmission of a plurality of the payout commands in one processing time based on the occurrence of a plurality of the specific triggers across the processing times by the periodic processing means,
The updating means updates the payout amount information so that the payout number increases by the amount of game media corresponding to each payout command.
The prohibiting means is capable of determining whether or not to prohibit transmission setting of the payout command after each of the payout commands has been updated by the updating means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably give a privilege.

The front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. (A) The front view which shows the structure of a game board, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a 2nd operation port and an electrically-driven accessory. The rear view of a game board. The front view of a back pack unit. Sectional drawing for demonstrating a payout apparatus. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating each prize ball counter, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data structure of each prize ball command. The flowchart which shows the main process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the winning detection process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the ordinary figure normal power process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the special figure special electricity process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information by the side of a special figure performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the data setting process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the payout output process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the setting process of the prize ball command performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the counter adjustment process for prize balls performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in payout side MPU. The flowchart which shows the prize ball setting process performed in payout side MPU. The flowchart which shows the prize ball payout control process performed in payout side MPU. The time chart for demonstrating the payout mode of a prize ball. The flowchart which shows the power-on setting process performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the winning detection process by the 2nd operation opening winning detection sensor performed in main side MPU in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the setting process of the prize ball command performed in main side MPU. The flowchart which shows the prize ball setting process performed in payout side MPU. The flowchart which shows the setting process of the prize ball command performed in main side MPU in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the prize ball setting process performed in main side MPU.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  2 and 3, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed in the rear of the inner frame 13. And. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. As shown in FIG. 1, each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is provided exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. .

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 4A is a front view of the game board 24, and FIG. 4B is an explanatory view for explaining the second operating port 34 and the electric accessory 34a.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display unit 43, an accessory display unit 44, and the like. Is provided.

  The variable display unit 36 is arranged so as to include the center position of the game area, and the variable display unit 36, the first operation port 33, and the variable prize winning device 32 are arranged downward in this order on the horizontal center line of the game area. It is arranged to line up. One through gate 35 is provided on the left side of the variable display unit 36 and one is provided on the right side. The second working port 34 is provided on the right side of the variable display unit 36, and in detail, is provided on the downstream side of the right through gate 35. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the right side area of the variable display unit 36 can pass through the through gate 35 and win the second operating port 34. Two general winning ports 31 are provided on the left side of the first working port 33 and two on the right side at the height position of the first working port 33.

  When a ball entering the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 is generated, it is detected by a winning detection sensor disposed on the back side of the game board 24, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, when a ball enters the first operation port 33, three prize balls are paid out. When a ball enters the second operation port 34, one prize ball is When a payout is executed and a winning ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, a payout of ten winning balls is executed, and when a winning ball enters the variable winning device 32, 15 winning balls are received. A payout is executed. The number of winning balls (the number of winning balls) according to the variable winning device 32 is not limited to a configuration that is larger than the number of other winning balls. For example, the configuration is smaller than the number of winning balls according to the general winning opening 31. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the number of winning balls related to the general winning opening 31 is the largest.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only a mode in which the game ball is discharged as it is when passing through the opening, but also a game area after passing through the opening. A mode of flowing down again is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, or the through gate 35. Entering a game ball into is also expressed as a prize.

  Both the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 are opened upward, and a game ball flowing down from above can be won. As described above, the first working port 33 is disposed below the variable display unit 36. For this reason, the game ball can enter the first operation port 33 regardless of whether the game ball passes through the left region or the right region of the variable display unit 36.

  On the other hand, since the 2nd operation opening 34 is arranged in the right field of variable display unit 36, only a game ball which flows down the right field can win. Further, the second working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric combination 34a is connected to an electric combination driving unit (not shown) mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the electric combination driving unit to be in a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) and open. It can be switched to a state (support state or guide state).

  Here, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the winning to the second operating port 34 is impossible, and when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, all the game balls flowing down the right region can be won. Yes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, the game board 24 is provided with a regulation nail 38a that regulates entry into the second operation port 34 when the electric accessory 34a is closed. . The restricting nail 38a is juxtaposed on the flow path to the second working port 34 in a situation where the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The distance between the control nails 38a is set shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The distance between the regulation nail 38a and the tip of the electric accessory 34a in the closed state is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Thereby, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, winning in the second working port 34 is impossible.

  On the other hand, the game board 24 is provided with a guide nail 38b for guiding the game ball to the second operation port 34 in a situation where the electric accessory 34a is in an open state. A plurality of the guide nails 38b are provided upward from the both ends of the electric accessory 34a in the open state. The interval between the adjacent guide nails 38b is set shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The distance between the most downstream of the guide nails 38b and the tip of the electric accessory 34a in the open state is shorter than the diameter of the game ball.

  According to this configuration, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the game balls flowing down the right region are guided by the guide nail 38b and the electric accessory 34a, and all win the second operating port 34. .

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and when the game ball wins a transition to an opening / closing execution mode (special game state) such as a big win, It is possible to switch to a predetermined open state that is easy to do. Specifically, the variable winning device 32 is opened as a variable winning device with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. 32 is repeatedly opened.

  The main display unit 43 displays a variation of the pattern (see Fig. 1) triggered by a winning at the first operating port 33, and based on the winning of the first operating port 33 as a result of stopping the variation display. The first display unit 43a that clearly indicates the result of the internal lottery by display and the winning display to the second operating port 34 are used as triggers to display the variation of the pattern (special drawing 2). And a second display section 43b for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the two operation ports 34. In other words, in this pachinko machine 10, the winning to the first working port 33 and the winning to the second working port 34 are distinguished in the internal lottery, and the internal performed based on the winning to the first working port 33 The result of the lottery is clearly shown on the first display unit 43a, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the second operation port 34 is clearly shown on the second display unit 43b. When the result of the internal lottery is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the display unit corresponding to the winning that triggered the internal lottery, and the variable display After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Each of the display units 43a and 43b is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. However, the display unit is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL display is used. It may be constituted by other types of display devices such as a device, a CRT or a dot matrix display. In addition, as the patterns that are variably displayed on the display units 43a and 43b, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed Alternatively, a configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

  In the accessory display unit 44, the display of the variation of the pattern (ordinary figure) is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on winning through the through gate 35 is a winning result (support winning) corresponding to the shift to the open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the display unit 44 for items. After the fluctuation display is stopped, it shifts to the open state. In the open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the second working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variably displaying a symbol which is a kind of a symbol (or variable display or switching display), and a center frame 42 is provided so as to surround the symbol display device 41. Has been. The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and a dot matrix display. It may be a vessel.

  In the symbol display device 41, the variation display of the symbol is started based on the winning in the first working port 33 or the second working port 34. That is, when variable display is performed on the main display unit 43, variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 accordingly. For example, symbols are displayed side by side at the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are displayed in a variable manner as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, an opening / closing execution mode is generated.

  In addition, based on the winning in one of the operation ports 33 and 34, the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 start the variable display, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time.

  A first holding lamp portion 45 and a second holding lamp portion 46 corresponding to the main display portion 43 and the symbol display device 41 are provided at the upper left portion and the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The first holding lamp unit 45 indicates the number of pieces of holding information acquired based on a winning to the first working port 33. The second hold lamp unit 46 indicates the number of pieces of hold information acquired based on winning a prize to the second operation port 34. A maximum of four pieces of each piece of hold information are put on hold, and the number of pieces of hold is displayed when each of the hold lamp portions 45 and 46 is turned on.

  Below the center frame 42, a third holding lamp 47 corresponding to the accessory display 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding lamp portion 47.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the function of each holding | maintenance lamp | ramp part 45,46,47 is fulfill | performed by the display in the one part area | region of the symbol display apparatus 41. FIG.

  An inner rail portion 48 and an outer rail portion 49 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 51. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. The inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49 also have a function of partitioning a game area.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 51 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and is stored in a launch rail 52 extending toward the guide rail and an upper plate 61a described later. A ball feeding device 53 that supplies game balls onto the launch rail 52 and a solenoid 54 that is an electric actuator that launches the game balls supplied onto the launch rail 52 toward the guide rail are provided. By operating the firing operation device 55 provided on the front door frame 14, the ball feeding device 53 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is placed at the ball standby position on the firing rail 52 and the solenoid 54. Is controlled and a game ball placed on the firing rail 52 is launched.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 56 so that almost the entire gaming area can be viewed from the front. The window part 56 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 57 is fitted therein. The window panel 57 is colorless and transparent formed of glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed colorless and transparent of synthetic resin, and the game area is visually recognized through the window panel 57 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. If possible, it may be colored and transparent.

  Around the window portion 56, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 58 a is provided above the window part 56 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, a pair of left and right error lamp portions 58b are provided on the left and right sides of the display lamp portion 58a and on the upper corner portion of the front door frame 14. In addition, a pair of left and right speaker portions 59 for outputting sound effects according to the gaming state are provided adjacent to the error lamp portion 58b.

  Below the window portion 56 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 61 and a lower bulging portion 62 bulging toward the front side are arranged in parallel. An upper plate 61 a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 61, and a lower plate 62 a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 62.

  The upper plate 61a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device 77 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 51 side while aligning them in a line. In this case, the front door frame 14 is formed with a firing guide passage (not shown) that extends from the outlet of the upper plate 61a and extends to the ball feeding device 53 of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 2, a shutter 63 is provided. When the front door frame 14 is in a closed state, the shutter 63 is pressed by a pressing portion (not shown) formed on the inner frame 13 and is disposed at an open position, so that the game ball can flow into the ball feeding device 53. And On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is in the open state, the pressing by the pressing portion is released, so that the shutter 63 is disposed at the closed position, and the outflow of game balls from the upper plate 61a is prevented. The lower tray 62a has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 61a.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24), a main control device 71 for controlling the main game, and voice and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) are controlled. A voice light emission control device 72 is mounted.

  In addition, you may provide the trace structure for giving the trace means for leaving the trace of the opening | release to the board | substrate box 71a of the main control apparatus 71, or leaving the trace of the open | release. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box 71a are unseparably coupled, and a configuration of a coupling portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined part at the time of separation, or an adhesive layer is bonded when peeled off A configuration is conceivable in which a seal seal that leaves a trace of being peeled off by being left is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Moreover, as a trace structure, the structure which apply | coats an adhesive agent with respect to the boundary between the some case bodies which comprise the board | substrate box 71a can be considered.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main controller 71 and the sound emission controller 72. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 73 formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and with respect to the back pack 73, a payout mechanism portion 74 and a control device assembly unit 75 are provided. It is attached.

  The payout mechanism 74 has a shape that opens upward, and a tank 76 that is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall, and a payout device for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 76 77. The game balls paid out from the payout device 77 are discharged to the upper plate 61a or the lower plate 62a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 77.

  The control device collective unit 75 generates and outputs a predetermined power required by the payout control device 78 having a function of controlling the payout device 77 and various control devices, and is accompanied by an operation of the launch operation device 55 by the player. A power supply and launch control device 79 for controlling the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 78 and the power supply / launch control device 79 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 78 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  A discharge passage board 75b is formed in the mounting portion 75a in which the power supply and launch control device 79 and the like are mounted in the control device assembly unit 75. The game balls collected in the collection passage 82 of the collective plate 81 provided on the back surface of the game board 24 are led out to the discharge passage board 75b and led to the discharge passage board 75b, so that the game hall is finally obtained. It is discharged to the ball feeding mechanism.

  Here, the collecting plate 81 and the collection passage 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game board 24 and shows a state where the main controller 71 is removed.

  The collective board 81 is provided on the back surface of the game board 24 and in an area where the main controller 71 is installed. The collective board 81 is provided below the variable display unit 36 on the back surface of the game board 24. The collection passage 82 is formed in the collective plate 81, and the game balls led to the back of the game board 24 are discharged by winning at various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the operating ports 33 and 34. Guide to the passage board 75b.

  The recovery passage 82 is variable with a first operation port recovery passage 82 a provided in communication with the first operation port 33, a second operation port recovery passage 82 b provided in communication with the second operation port 34. The first general prize provided in communication with each of the two general prize outlets 31 among the variable prize collection passage 82c provided in communication with the prize winning device 32 and the four general prize outlets 31 provided. Recovery passage 82d, and a second general winning recovery passage 82e provided in communication with each of the remaining two general winning ports 31. Each of these collection passages 82a to 82e is in communication with an aggregation region 82f provided at the lower portion of the collecting plate 81, and is discharged from the aggregation region 82f to the discharge passage board 75b. Similarly, the out port 37 communicates with the discharge passage board 75b, and the game balls that have not won any winning opening are discharged through the out port 37 into the discharge passage board 75b.

  Each of the collection passages 82a to 82e is provided with a winning detection sensor 83a to 83e for detecting that a game ball has won a corresponding winning opening. Specifically, a first working port winning detection sensor 83a that is provided in the middle of the first working port recovery passage 82a and detects a game ball won in the first working port 33, and a second working port recovery passage. 82b, provided in the middle of the second working port winning detection sensor 83b for detecting the game ball won in the second working port 34, and the variable winning collection path 82c, and connected to the variable winning device 32. A variable winning detection sensor 83c for detecting a winning, a first general winning opening detection sensor 83d provided in the first general winning recovery passage 82d, and a second provided in the middle of the second general winning recovery passage 82e. And a general winning opening detection sensor 83e. The game balls passing through the collection paths 82a to 82e can be individually detected by the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e.

  The winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are electrically connected to the main controller 71, and the detection results of the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are transmitted to the main controller 71.

  Each of the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e is configured by a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and a change in the magnetic field when the game ball passes through the detection range is detected and output as a detection signal. Each of the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e is not limited to a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and may be any as long as it can detect a game ball. For example, a photo sensor or a limit sensor is used. Also good.

  Next, the details of the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  The back pack 73 of the back pack unit 15 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and includes a base portion 101 to which a payout mechanism 74 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 102 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Have The protective cover portion 102 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 36.

  The base part 101 is provided with an external terminal board 103 at the upper right part thereof. The external terminal board 103 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals.

  The base portion 101 is provided with an inner frame opening switch (main body opening detecting means) 104 that detects whether or not the inner frame 13 is opened (or closed) outside the external terminal plate 103. It has been. When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contact of the inner frame opening switch 104 is closed and the closing of the inner frame 13 is detected. When the inner frame 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contact is detected. The contact is opened and the opening of the inner frame 13 is detected. The inner frame opening switch 104 is connected to the main controller 71, and the detection result of the inner frame opening switch 104 is transmitted to the main controller 71.

  The base unit 101 is provided with a payout mechanism 74 so as to bypass the protective cover unit 102. That is, the tank 76 of the payout mechanism 74 is provided at the uppermost part of the back pack 73. A tank rail 112 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the lower side of the tank 76, and a case rail 113 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 112. A dispensing device 77 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 113.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the case rail 113 is provided with a ball non-detection sensor 113 a so as to detect a game ball connected from the tank 76 to the payout device 77 through a passage in the case rail 113.

  The ballless detection sensor 113 a outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 78. Specifically, a LOW level signal is output when a game ball is not detected, and an HI level signal is output when a game ball is detected. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a HI level signal is output when a game ball is not detected, and a LOW level signal is output when a game ball is detected.

  The payout control device 78 specifies whether or not the tank 76 is in a no-ball state based on the detection result of the no-ball detection sensor 113a. When the detection signal output from the ball non-detection sensor 113a corresponds to the non-detection state of the game ball, the tank 76 is identified as having no ball. When the payout control device 78 specifies that the tank 76 is in a no-ball state, the payout device 77 stops paying out the game ball as an abnormal payout state. Thereby, it is avoided that the dispensing device 77 keeps operating even though the tank 76 is in the absence of a ball. The stop of the payout operation is canceled when the ball 76 in the tank 76 is released and the game ball is detected by the ball non-detection sensor 113a. Further, when the dispensing control device 78 specifies that the tank 76 is in a ball-free state, a notification process corresponding to the tank 76 is executed. In addition, when a ball clogging occurs in the tank 76 and the game ball does not flow to the payout device 77 side, it is specified that there is no ball.

  The payout device 77 pays out game balls. Here, the configuration of the payout device 77 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a passage structure formed inside the dispensing device 77. In FIG. 7, game balls flowing down inside the payout device 77 are indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  The housing 121 of the payout device 77 is formed with a game ball inlet 122 for taking in a game ball supplied from the case rail 113 at the upper end thereof, and a game that has entered the game ball inlet 122 inside. A game ball passage 123 is provided for passing the ball.

  The game ball passage 123 communicates with a game ball outlet 124 formed at the lower end of the housing 121, and the game balls entering from the game ball inlet 122 flow down one by one toward the game ball outlet 124. An accommodation portion 125 whose passage width is widened to the left and right is provided at an intermediate portion of the game ball passage 123, and the rotating body 126 is accommodated in the accommodation portion 125. The center of the rotating body 126 is fixed to the output shaft 127 a of the payout motor 127.

  The payout motor 127 is constituted by a stepping motor, and the output shaft 127a is rotationally driven in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction (forward rotation direction) or counterclockwise direction (reverse rotation direction) as viewed in FIG. 7). The output shaft 127a is set to advance one step by giving a driving signal of one pulse and to make one rotation by giving a driving signal of 120 pulses. The payout motor 127 is accommodated in the housing 121.

  Concave portions 126a are formed at two positions on the periphery of the rotating body 126 at intervals of 180 °. The concave portion 126a has a curved surface, and the curvature thereof is approximately the same as the curvature of the game ball. Further, the distance between the portion between the recesses 126a on the periphery of the rotating body 126 and the passage wall of the housing portion 125 is shorter than the diameter dimension of the game ball, whereas the passage between the recess 126a and the housing portion 125. The distance to the wall is longer than the diameter dimension of the game ball. Thereby, when the game ball flowing down the game ball passage 123 reaches the recess 126 a of the rotating body 126, the gaming ball is led to the downstream side with the rotation of the rotating body 126.

  In the game ball passage 123, a payout ball detection sensor 128 having a substantially flat plate shape is installed at a position downstream of the housing portion 125. The payout ball detection sensor 128 is configured by a known magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and converts a magnetic field change caused by the game ball passing through the through hole into an electric signal and outputs it. The number of game balls paid out via the payout device 77 can be confirmed by the payout ball detection sensor 128.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the game ball passage 123 is formed so that the inlet side is in two rows, whereas the outlet side is formed in one row. The rotating bodies 126 are individually provided for the two passages on the inlet side. In this case, the recesses 126a are formed at intervals of 180 ° with respect to one passage, but the positions of the recesses 126a are shifted by 90 ° between the pair of passages. Therefore, even if the entrance-side passages are arranged in two rows as described above, one game ball is alternately paid out from each entrance-side passage to the exit-side passage. The payout period of the game balls that are alternately paid out is constant according to the driving speed of the payout motor 127. The game balls that are alternately paid out one by one are detected by a payout ball detection sensor 128 provided in the passage on the exit side.

  The game balls paid out from the payout device 77 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 131 provided in the base portion 101 of the back pack 73 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 77. The game ball distribution unit 131 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 77 to any one of the upper plate 61a, the lower plate 62a, and the discharge passage.

  Here, a full tank detection sensor is provided on the passage leading to the lower plate 62a. The full tank detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 78. Specifically, a LOW level signal is output when a game ball is not detected, and an HI level signal is output when a game ball is detected. Thereby, it can be judged whether the storage state of the game ball in the lower tray 62a is a full tank state.

  When the detection signal output from the full tank detection sensor indicates that the tank is full, the payout control device 78 stops paying out the game ball by the payout device 77 on the assumption that the payout is abnormal. Thereby, it is avoided that the payout of the prize ball continues even though the lower plate 62a is in the full state. The stop of the prize ball payout is canceled by releasing the full tank state. If the payout control device 78 specifies that the tank is full, a corresponding notification process is executed.

  A backpack substrate 132 is installed in the payout mechanism 74. The back pack substrate 132 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24 volt main power, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 132a.

  The control device assembly unit 75 is attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 101. A payout control device 78, a power source / launch control device 79, and a ball lending connection terminal plate 141 are mounted on the mounting portion 75 a of the control device assembly unit 75. The payout control device 78, the power supply / launch control device 79, and the ball lending connection terminal plate 141 are arranged so that the payout control device 78 and the ball lending connection terminal plate 141 are behind the pachinko machine 10, and the power supply / launch control device 79 is the pachinko machine 10. They are placed one behind the other so as to be in front.

  The payout control device 78 accommodates a payout control board for controlling the payout device 77 in a colorless and transparent substrate box 78a. The payout command signal from the payout control device 78 to the payout device 77 is relayed by the back pack substrate 132 described above.

  The power source and launch control device 79 contains a power source and launch control board in a board box 79a. The board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and further a launch operation by the player. Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the device 55 is performed. The power supply and launch control device 79 is provided with a RAM erase switch 79b. This pachinko machine 10 has a function to store and store various data so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of the power failure, and when it recovers from the power failure, it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. It has become. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure, as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the power shut-off is stored, but when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 79b, the RAM data is initialized. It is like that.

  The ball lending connection terminal board 141 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y, the payout control device 78, and the ball lending operation device on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and mainly takes in and issues a ball lending operation command by the player. This is output to the control device 78.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main control device 71 includes a main control board 201 that controls the main control of the game. A main MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201, and the main MPU 202 is provided with a main ROM 203 and a main RAM 204.

  The main ROM 203 stores various control programs executed by the main MPU 202 and fixed value data. The main RAM 204 temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the main ROM 203.

  The main control board 201 is provided with an input / output port (not shown), and the main side MPU 202 and various control devices, various sensors and the like are connected via the input / output port. The main MPU 202 grasps detection results of various sensors and controls various control devices based on the detection results.

  Specifically, the main MPU 202 includes various winning detection sensors 83 a to 83 e that detect winnings in the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, the variable winning device 32, and the general winning port 31, and the through gate 35. It is electrically connected to a through detection sensor 83f that detects a game ball that has passed through. The main MPU 202 receives signals from the various winning detection sensors 83a to 83e, and makes a winning determination (speech determination) to each winning portion based on the reception result. In this case, when the winning to the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 is specified, the payout of the game ball corresponding to each winning target is executed. To execute the process. In addition, when the winning to the first working port 33 or the second working port 34 is specified, the numerical information of various counters is acquired and stored as the holding information, and when the holding information is stored, It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 32 shifts to an opening / closing execution mode that is opened and closed a plurality of times (whether or not lottery) and a distribution determination for determining a gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode. Then, the game is advanced based on the result of the determination of the success / failure and the determination of the distribution.

  The main MPU 202 is connected to an inner frame opening switch 104 and a front door frame opening switch 205 that detects whether or not the front door frame 14 is opened (or closed). Thereby, the main side MPU 202 can specify whether or not the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 are opened.

  The main MPU 202 is electrically connected to a variable winning drive unit 32a that opens and closes the variable winning device 32 and an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the second working port 34. . Further, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are electrically connected to the main MPU 202. The main MPU 202 performs drive control of the various drive units 32a and 34b and performs display control of the various display units 43 and 44.

  Specifically, in the opening / closing execution mode, the main MPU 202 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32a so that the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed. In addition, when the winning combination of the electric accessory 34a is won, the main MPU 202 performs drive control of the electric accessory driving unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In each game round, display control of the main display unit 43 is executed in the main MPU 202. In addition, when the lottery result indicating whether or not the electric accessory 34a is to be opened is clearly indicated, display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed in the main MPU 202.

  An audio light emission control device 72 and a payout control device 78 are connected to the main side MPU 202. The main MPU 202 outputs various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command to the sound emission control device 72. When the sound emission control device 72 receives the above-described various commands, the sound emission control device 72 executes processing corresponding to the received command.

  The main MPU 202 outputs a prize ball command to the payout control device 78 based on, for example, a winning detection result. When the payout control device 78 receives a prize ball command, the payout control device 78 controls to drive out the payout device 77 so that the number of game balls set by the prize ball command is paid out.

  The payout control device 78 will be described in detail. The payout control device 78 includes a payout control board 211 that controls payout of game balls by the payout device 77. The payout control board 211 is equipped with a payout side MPU 212. The payout side MPU 212 is used as a payout side ROM 213 storing a control program executed by the payout side MPU 212, fixed value data, and the like, and a work memory. The payout side RAM 214 is provided.

  The payout side MPU 212 is provided with an input / output port. A main control board 201, a power source and launch control device 79, and a payout device 77 are connected to the input side of the payout side MPU 212. Further, the main control board 201 and a motor driver 215 for driving the payout motor 127 are connected to the output side of the payout side MPU 212. The motor driver 215 outputs an excitation signal to the payout motor 127 at a predetermined cycle based on the drive signal from the payout side MPU 212.

  Here, as a rotation mode of the payout motor 127, a high speed mode and a low speed mode in which the rotation speed is relatively high and low are set, and the payout MPU 212 controls both the drive of the payout motor 127 and the rotation mode. . That is, the payout MPU 212 outputs a drive signal including information for specifying the rotation mode to the motor driver 215. Based on the drive signal, the motor driver 215 outputs an excitation signal at an output interval corresponding to the drive signal. Specifically, when the drive signal from the payout control device 78 is compatible with the high speed mode, the excitation signal output interval is shortened, while the drive signal from the payout control device 78 is compatible with the low speed mode. In this case, the excitation signal output interval is lengthened.

  Here, when the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the high speed mode, the payout interval of the game balls is shorter than that in the low speed mode. That is, the high-speed mode and the low-speed mode are modes in which the speed at which game balls are paid out is relatively high, in other words, the modes in which the number of game balls to be paid out per unit time is relatively small. .

  Further, a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball is detected is input from the payout ball detection sensor 128 to the input side of the payout side MPU 212. Thereby, the game ball paid out by the payout device 77 can be grasped on the payout control device side.

  Further, the payout side MPU 212 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y via the ball lending connection terminal board 141, and the payout side MPU 212 inputs and outputs electric signals to and from the ball lending device Y. Execute the control of rental balls.

  The payout side MPU 212 is connected with a ball non-detection sensor 113 a and a full tank detection sensor 216, and detection signals from the full tank detection sensor 216 and the ball no detection sensor 113 a are input to the payout side MPU 212. Thereby, it is possible to specify whether or not the lower plate 62a is in a full tank state and whether or not the tank 76 is in a ball-free state.

  The payout side MPU 212 specifies the result of whether or not the payout is abnormal, specifically the result of specifying whether or not the lower plate 62a is full and the tank 76 is in a ball-free state. The result of specifying whether or not there is is output to the main MPU 202. As a result, the main MPU 202 can grasp whether or not the payout abnormality state has occurred.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the inner frame opening switch 104 and the front door frame opening switch 205 are also connected to the payout side MPU 212. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the open / closed states of the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 also on the payout side MPU 212 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main MPU 202 may output detection signals from the inner frame opening switch 104 and the front door frame opening switch 205 to the payout MPU 212.

  The power source and launch control device 79 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated in the main control board 201, the payout control device 78, etc., and the generated operating power is supplied. The power supply and launch control device 79 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 51, and the game ball launch mechanism 51 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound emission control device 72 is provided with a sub-side CPU, sub-side ROM, and sub-side RAM (not shown). The sub CPU of the sound emission controller 72 drives and controls each of the holding lamp units 45 to 47, the display lamp unit 58a, the error lamp unit 58b, and the speaker unit 59 based on the command received from the main MPU 202 of the main controller 71. At the same time, a command is transmitted to the display control device 220. The display control device 220 analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control device 72 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control display of images on the symbol display device 41.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The main MPU 202 uses various counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, etc. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, and the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result A reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 moves out and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first display unit of the main display unit 43 43a, the second display unit 43b, and the variation type counter CS for determining the variation display time in the symbol display device 41 are used. It is set to be. Further, the electric combination random number counter C4 used for the support lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric combination 34a of the second working port 34 is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 204 a set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 204. The main RAM 204 is provided with a holding ball storage area 204b including a first display holding area Ra, a second display holding area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total holding number storage area. In the reserved ball storage area 204b, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are set in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the first working port 33 or the second working port 34. Stored in time series.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 204b of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first display area reservation area Ra of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33, and the main RAM 204 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the second display section holding area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored in the various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203 as a success / failure table (a success / failure information group). As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode (low probability success / failure information group) and a high probability mode's success / failure table (high probability success / failure information group) are set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the low-probability mode winning / failing table is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers for winning the jackpot is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, there are 21 random number values for winning the jackpot. In this case, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the high probability mode. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 29) and then returns to 0.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are as follows: (1) the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the first after the opening / closing execution mode ends A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the two operation ports 34.

  Here, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 between the start and end of the opening / closing execution mode becomes relatively high. As described above, the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed 15 times (number of times for high frequency) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is 30 sec (high frequency time) ) Or until the number of winning prizes to the variable winning device 32 reaches 10 (high frequency). On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed twice (number of times for low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). Or until the number of winning prizes to the variable prize winning device 32 reaches 6 (low frequency).

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch operation device 55 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 51 so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of one variable winning device 32 is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the variable winning device 32 is shortened once compared to the game ball firing cycle. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  The number of opening / closing operations of the variable winning device 32 in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are lower in the high-frequency winning mode. As long as the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 increases from when the opening / closing execution mode is started to when it ends, the value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of opening and closing times than the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer or the opening limit number for one opening is set larger. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in privilege between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low-frequency winning mode, the winning to the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. It may be configured. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the launch period of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one release, while in the low-frequency winning mode, It is good also as a structure which sets the product of the launching period of a game ball and the open limit number longer than the open limit time. Also, even if the launch interval of the game balls and the opening time of one variable winning device 32 are not as described above, in the low frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a winning to the variable winning device 32 is not substantially generated.

  As a support mode of the electric working tool 34a of the second working port 34, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area, the electric playing tool of the second working port 34 The low frequency support mode (the low frequency support state or the low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (the high frequency support state or the high frequency guide) are set so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high. Status) is set.

  Specifically, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the support in the support lottery using the electronic random number counter C4 is set to 80%, for example, and in the high frequency support mode, it is set to 100%. . In the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the support win is set is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and the opening time of one time is set longer. . In this case, in the case where the support is elected in the high frequency support mode and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closing time from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state is It is set to be shorter than one opening time, and more specifically, is set to be shorter than the launch period of the game ball. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shortly after the next support lottery is performed after the one support lottery is performed, compared to the low frequency support mode. Is set to be shorter than the game ball firing cycle. That is, in the high frequency support mode, the closed period is shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Thereby, under the situation of the high frequency support mode, substantially all of the game balls flowing down the right region win the second operating port 34.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the second operation port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. Specifically, in the high-frequency support mode, game balls flowing down the right region win the second operation port 34 with a probability of almost 100%. When a winning is made to the second operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. It can be carried out.

  The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 204 b of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first display area reservation area Ra of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33, and the main RAM 204 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the second display section holding area Rb.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C <b> 2 is set in the distribution table stored in the various table storage areas 203 a of the main ROM 203. Here, a distribution table for the first display unit (first distribution information group) and a distribution table for the second display unit (second distribution information group) are set as the distribution table. .

  In the distribution table for the first display unit, as the distribution destination of the game result, the normal jackpot result (low-probability corresponding special game result), the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (the implicit high-probability corresponding game result or the latent probability variation state) Result), an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (explicit high probability correspondence game result or a result of sudden probability variation state), and a 15R probability variation jackpot result (high probability correspondence special game result) are set.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / not-lotting mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the normal jackpot state (special gaming state corresponding to low probability).

  The unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode. is there. In other words, the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (non-explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. . The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that. In other words, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that. In other words, the 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the gaming state is shifted to the 15R probability variation jackpot state (a special gaming state corresponding to high probability).

  Note that the normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 14” is unspecified 2R. It corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result, “15-19” corresponds to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and “20-29” corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

  As described above, the non-explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result are set as the probability variation jackpot result, thereby diversifying the mode of the probability variation jackpot result. That is, when the three types of probability variation jackpot results are compared, the advantage for the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high-frequency winning mode in the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode in the support mode, is the highest. Although the mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, the support mode has the second highest explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high-frequency support mode, and the support mode is the low-frequency winning mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. 2R probability variation jackpot result is lowest. Thereby, monotonization of a game is suppressed and it becomes possible to raise the attention degree to a game.

  In particular, in the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / raising lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. Then, as a gaming state, it is possible to create a gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode becomes a high probability mode even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode or the low probability mode, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second display unit, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variable jackpot result are set as the game result distribution destination. Of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the big win is won is based on the case where the big win is won based on the winning to the first working port 33 and the second working port 34. This is different from the case of winning a jackpot based on the winning.

  Here, in any of the allocation table for the first display unit and the allocation table for the second display unit, the probability that the probable big hit result is the same when the big win is won is the same. In other words, in the distribution table for the first display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. Yes. Further, in the distribution table for the second display unit, the number of values of the big hit type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variation big hit result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is based on the case of winning the big hit based on the winning to the first operating port 33 and the winning to the second operating port 34. It is the same as when winning the jackpot (specifically 2/3).

  However, if a jackpot win is won based on the winning of the second operating port 34 and a probable jackpot result is generated, a 15R probable jackpot result will always be obtained, whereas a jackpot winning will be won based on the win for the first operating port 33 And the probability variation jackpot result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result with a probability of 1/4, and a 15R probability variation jackpot result with a probability of 1/2. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the most advantageous for the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is greater in the case of winning the jackpot based on winning the second actuation port 34 in the first actuation port 33. It will be higher than if you win a jackpot based on winning a prize.

  In addition, in the unclear 2R probability variation jackpot result, the winning / raft lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends as described above, but the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode. And when compared with the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the opportunity to receive payout of the game ball is reduced by the fact that the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, and further, based on the distribution table for the second display unit The possibility that a lottery will be performed is reduced.

  As described above, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 have a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays a game while expecting a winning to the second operating port 34 out of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, and accordingly, the second operating port 34. The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode in which the winning frequency is increased is increased.

  In addition, you may set the special removal result which will be in a special removal state as a removal result. In the special losing state, the open / close execution mode is entered in a situation where the result of losing is determined in the lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the transfer destination is the low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if a special loss result is obtained, the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device 32 cannot be expected. Further, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode do not shift.

  When the special outage result is set as described above, the opening of the variable winning device 32 of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, not in the opening / closing execution mode, but also in the normal gaming state where the winning / raising lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, if the result is a special outage result, the low frequency winning mode is executed. Only the mode is changed, and thereafter, the normal gaming state is restored. On the other hand, when the above-described implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode that is the low-frequency winning mode, and thereafter, the winning / raising lottery mode is high although the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. Probability mode. As a result, the occurrence of a special outage result under normal gaming conditions and the occurrence of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result will result in a transition to the opening / closing execution mode as the same low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes low-frequency support. In both cases, the difference between the two is that the winning lottery mode is the low probability mode in the former, whereas the high probability mode is in the latter. In other words, the occurrence of a special outage result and the occurrence of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state are caused by the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. Only the internal lottery state is different in common. As a result, when the opening / closing execution mode that is the low-frequency winning mode occurs under the normal gaming state, it is possible to imagine whether or not the winning lottery mode has shifted to the high-probability mode afterwards. It becomes possible to raise the degree of attention.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 238) and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 204b of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first display area reservation area Ra of the main RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33, and the main RAM 204 is stored at the timing when the game ball wins the second operation port 34. It is stored in the second display section holding area Rb. Then, whether or not to generate reach is determined based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the main ROM 203. However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the main MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In the game machine in which the stop display result after the variable display is a special display result in the game times to be, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result in the previous stage.

  In other words, the combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established by stopping the symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be displayed is displayed, and in that state, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the variable display of symbols, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may possibly be displayed, and a symbol change display is performed by a final stop symbol row in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is used when the main MPU 202 determines the variation display time in the first display unit 43a and the second display unit 43b of the main display unit 43 and the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. . The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the first display unit 43a or the second display unit 43b and at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display device 41.

  For example, the electronic random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 249 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 249). The electronic combination random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 204c of the main RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a support lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric random number counter C4.

  As already described, the main MPU 202 uses at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS to change the display time of the display in the first display unit 43a and the second display unit 43b and the pattern performed in the symbol display device 41. A variation pattern command for determining the variation pattern is determined.

<Configuration of holding ball storage area 204b>
Next, the configuration of the reserved ball storage area 204b will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  The first display holding area Ra stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the first operation port 33. Is a reserved area for In addition, the second display holding area Rb displays the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the second operation port 34. This is a reserved area for storing. Here, since the first display area reservation area Ra and the second display area reservation area Rb have the same configuration, the first display area reservation area of the both reservation areas Ra and Rb will be described below. The configuration of Ra will be described.

  The first display reserved area Ra is composed of four storage areas, a first area to a fourth area, and a reserved number storage area. Each storage area has a C1 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a C2 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and a C3 storage for storing the value of the reach random number counter C3. It consists of an area and more. With the four storage areas from the first area to the fourth area, up to four game balls winning histories to the first operating port 33 are held and stored.

  The C1 storage area is composed of 2 bytes, and the jackpot random number counter C1 value from 0 to 599 is stored using the lower 10 bits from 0 to 9. The upper 6 bits of 10 to 15 in the C1 storage area are unused areas.

  The C2 storage area is composed of 1 byte, and the jackpot type counter C2 value of any of 0 to 29 is stored using the lower 5 bits of 0 to 4. The upper 2 bits of 5 to 7 in the C2 storage area are unused areas.

  The C3 storage area is composed of 1 byte, and one of the reach random number counters C3 of 0 to 238 is stored using all 8 bits of 0 to 7.

  The reserved number storage area is a storage area for storing the number of used storage areas, that is, the number of the game balls that have been won and held in the first operation port 33. The reserved number storage area is composed of 1 byte, and any value of 0 to 4 is stored using the lower 3 bits of 0 to 2. The upper 5 bits of 3 to 7 in the reserved number storage area are unused areas.

  In addition, in the reserved ball storage area 204b, a total reserved number storage area for storing the information of the sum of the number of holds in the first display area reservation area Ra and the number of reservations in the second display area reservation area Rb. Is provided. The total reserved number storage area is composed of 1 byte, and any value from 0 to 8 is stored using lower 4 bits of 0 to 3. Of the total reserved number storage area, the upper 4 bits of 4 to 7 are unused areas.

  The execution area AE shown in FIG. 9 stores each value stored in the storage area of the first display unit reservation area Ra or the second display unit reservation area Rb when the display of the display units 43a and 43b is started. It is an area for moving. The execution area AE has the same configuration as the storage area for one of the display area reservation areas Ra and Rb, that is, a C1 storage area with 2 bytes, a C2 storage area with 1 byte, and a C3 with 1 byte. And a storage area.

<Electrical configuration related to payout of game balls on the main MPU 202>
The electrical configuration relating to the payout of game balls on the main MPU 202 side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram for explaining each prize ball counter, and FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram for explaining each prize ball command.

  The main MPU 202 includes prize ball counter areas 231 to 234 provided in various counter areas 204d of the main RAM 204 as used for paying out game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, each of the prize ball counter areas 231 to 234 includes 15 prize ball counter areas 231, 10 prize ball counter areas 232, and 3 prize ball counter areas 233. 1 counter ball counter area 234.

  Here, as already described in the pachinko machine 10, the prize winning ball entrance part (or the prize payout passing part) includes the general prize opening 31, the variable prize winning device 32, the first action opening 33, and the second action. A mouth 34 is provided, and the number of winning balls (the number of game balls to be paid out) differs for each of the winning ball entrances. Specifically, the number of winning balls when entering the general winning opening 31 is 10, and the number of winning balls when entering the variable winning device 32 is 15, and enters the first operation opening 33. The number of prize balls in the case of a ball is three, and the number of prize balls in the case of entering the second working port 34 is one.

  In this configuration, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 stored in the 15 prize ball counter area 231 stores how many times 15 prize balls are awarded for entering the variable prize winning device 32. (The number of unimplemented times of 15 prize balls for entering the variable prize winning device 32 is stored).

  The 10-award ball counter PC2 stored in the 10-award ball counter area 232 stores how many times the 10-award ball for the entry to the general award port 31 is performed (general award). The number of unexecuted 10 award balls for entering the mouth 31 is stored).

  The three prize ball counter PC3 stored in the three prize ball counter area 233 stores how many times three prize balls for the ball entering the first operation port 33 are to be performed (first). The number of unimplemented times of three prize balls for entering the operation port 33 is stored).

  The single prize ball counter PC4 stored in the single prize ball counter area 234 stores how many times one single prize ball is to be made for the ball entering the second operation port 34 (second). This stores the number of unimplemented one award balls for entering the operation port 34).

  Each prize ball counter area 231 to 234 is composed of 1 byte. Therefore, each of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 can take 256 numerical information. Therefore, it is possible to remember up to 255 times each of the unimplemented prize balls.

  The main MPU 202 determines whether or not a winning has occurred based on each of the winning ball counters PC1 to PC4 stored in each of the winning ball counter areas 231 to 234. Among a plurality of types of prize ball commands set in the command storage area 203b of the main ROM 203, a prize ball command corresponding to the type of prize is output to the payout control device 78.

  Here, the form of the prize ball command will be described with reference to FIG.

  As prize ball commands, 15 prize ball commands, 10 prize ball commands, 3 prize ball commands, and 1 prize ball command are set. When a prize ball command is output based on the 15 prize ball counter PC1, 15 prize ball commands are outputted, and when a prize ball command is outputted based on the 10 prize ball counter PC2, 10 is awarded. When a single prize ball command is output and a prize ball command is output based on the three prize ball counter PC3, three prize ball commands are output, and a prize ball command is output based on the one prize ball counter PC4. Is output, one award ball command is output.

  Each prize ball command is composed of 2 bytes. That is, each prize ball command includes high-order information and low-order information, and each piece of information is composed of 1 byte. That is, the upper information and the lower information are composed of the same number of bits. Of these upper information and lower information, information for specifying that this command is a prize ball command is set in the payout side MPU 212 in the higher information, and in the lower information, the main prize ball command is set in the payout side MPU 212. Information on the number of winning balls is set.

  The specific information form of each prize ball command is as shown in FIG. In this case, one arbitrary prize ball command is set so that the form of information consisting of 1 byte when the addition of the upper information and the lower information is calculated is “FF” in hexadecimal. For example, for the 15 prize ball commands, the upper information is “11110000” and the lower information is “00001111”. When these additions are calculated, “11111111” is obtained. Further, in detail for the three prize ball commands, the upper information is “11111100” and the lower information is “00000011”. When these additions are calculated, “11111111” is obtained. Since the prize ball command is in the form as described above, the payout side MPU 212 can determine whether or not the prize ball command input from the main side MPU 202 is normal.

<About various processes executed by the main MPU 202>
Next, each process executed in order to advance the game in the main MPU 202 will be described. The main MPU 202 is roughly classified into a main process that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (for example, 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main process is started under the situation where the timer interrupt process is prohibited.

  First, in step S101, power-on wait processing is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without progressing to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is activated. In the subsequent step S102, access to the main side RAM 204 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the main side MPU 202 is set.

  Thereafter, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 79b provided in the power supply and launch control device 79 is manually operated. In subsequent step S105, whether or not the power failure flag of the main RAM 204 is set to 1 is determined. Determine whether or not. In step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed. In subsequent step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is checked. judge.

  In the pachinko machine 10, for example, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when a game hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 79b is being pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 79b is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the main RAM 204 is cleared as initialization of the main RAM 204. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 79b is not pressed, the process goes to step S109 without executing the process of step S108 on condition that the power failure flag is set to 1 and the checksum is normal. move on. In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. This will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S110, an interrupt permission setting for permitting the generation of the timer interrupt process is performed.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining processes in steps S111 to S113. That is, the main MPU 202 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, but a remaining time occurs between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S111 to S113 are repeatedly executed using the irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S111 to S113 are non-periodic processes executed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S111, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process. Thereafter, in step S112, update processing of the variation type counter CS and the random number initial value counter CINI is executed.

  In the update process, the numerical value information of the current fluctuation type counter CS is read from the fluctuation type counter buffer of the main RAM 204, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then the overwriting process is executed. In this case, it is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value.

  Similarly, the numerical value information of the current random number initial value counter CINI is read from the random number initial value counter buffer of the main side RAM 204, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical value information is executed, and then the overwriting process is executed. In this case, it is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value.

  Thereafter, in step S113, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to a state in which the timer interrupt process is permitted is performed. If the process of step S113 is performed, it will return to step S111 and will repeat the process of step S111-step S113.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power failure information storage process, it is determined whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption is received from the power failure monitoring board that monitors the power failure state by monitoring the voltage state supplied from the power supply and launch control device 79. Monitor and execute power failure processing if the occurrence of a power failure is identified.

  In subsequent step S202, a lottery random number (respective counters C1 to C4) is updated. Specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read from the counter buffers corresponding to the respective counters C1 to C4, the processing of adding 1 to each of the read numerical information is executed, and then the overwriting processing is executed. In this case, for each of the counters C2 to C4, when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, the numerical information is cleared to 0 which is the minimum value. For the jackpot random number counter C1, when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, the numerical information is set to the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time.

  In step S203, update processing of the variation type counter CS and the random number initial value counter CINI is executed in the same manner as in step S112.

  In subsequent step S204, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for performing output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32a and 34b is executed. For example, when the information for switching the variable winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 32a is started, and when the information for switching to the closed state is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. In addition, when the information for switching the electric combination 34a of the second working port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the electric combination driving unit 34b is started and the information to be switched to the closed state is set. If set, output of the drive signal is stopped.

  In a succeeding step S205, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signals (detection signals of the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e) are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

  In subsequent step S206, a winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the detection signals received from the winning detection sensors 83a to 83e are read and the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 are read. A process for specifying whether or not there is a winning is executed. This will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S207, timer update processing for updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 204 is executed. In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is handled in an integrated manner. However, both the updating of the subtracting timer counter and the updating of the adding timer counter are performed collectively. It is good also as a structure.

  In the subsequent step S208, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In the situation where the launch operation is continued with respect to the launch operation device 55, as described above, one game ball is launched at a predetermined launch cycle of 0.6 sec.

  In the subsequent step S209, special figure special electric control processing for performing execution control of game times and execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. The contents of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S210, the ordinary power control process is executed. The contents of the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described later.

  In subsequent step S211, setting of output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the main display unit 43 in the hold lamp units 45 and 46 based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S209 and S210 is performed. The output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the accessory display unit 44 to the third hold lamp unit 47 is set. Further, in step S211, output information for updating the display content of the main display unit 43 is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S209 and S210, and the display content of the accessory display unit 44 is set. Set the output information to be updated.

  In the subsequent step S212, a demonstration display process is executed for setting the display content of the symbol display device 41 for standby display in a situation where neither the game times nor the opening / closing execution mode is executed.

  In step S213, the contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 78 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing processing corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. Specifically, when the payout control device 78 is capable of paying out prize balls (the number of prize balls known by the payout control device 78, specifically, the number of game balls to be paid out is less than a specific number. A prize ball permission signal indicating that the payout is possible. Further, the payout control device 78 outputs a payout abnormality signal when an abnormality occurs in the payout by the payout device 77. In step S313, the states of the prize ball permission signal and the payout abnormality signal are confirmed.

  For example, when the payout device 77 determines that there is no game ball by the ball non-detection sensor 113a, or when the game ball stored in the lower plate 62a is full by the full tank detection sensor 216. Some cases are included.

  In step S214, a payout output process for outputting a prize ball command is executed. This will be described later.

  In step S215, the state of signal output to the external terminal board 103 is controlled so as to control the start and end of the output of the external signal in accordance with the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process. An external information setting process for switching is executed.

  In step S216, an interrupt end declaration is set. In the main MPU 202, once timer interrupt processing is started, it is stipulated that an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. Set the interrupt end declaration to enable the timer interrupt processing.

  In step S217, interrupt permission is set. In the main MPU 202, once the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is disabled. Therefore, in step S217, interrupt permission is set to enable execution of the next timer interrupt processing. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

<Winning detection process>
The winning detection process in step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the first working opening winning detection sensor 83a corresponds to the winning of a game ball. If it corresponds to the winning, the process proceeds to step S302, and the first working port winning flag is set in the first working port winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storing areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The first working port winning flag is a flag for specifying that a winning has occurred in the first working port 33. In step S303, a process of adding 1 to the three prize ball counter PC3 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304.

  If the detection result of the first working port winning detection sensor 83a does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the second working opening winning detection sensor 83b corresponds to the winning of a game ball. If it corresponds to a winning, the process proceeds to step S305, and a second working port winning flag is set in a second working port winning flag storage area provided in various flag storing areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The second working port winning flag is a flag for specifying that a winning has occurred in the second working port 34. Then, in step S306, a process of adding 1 to one prize ball counter PC4 is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S307, measurement of a specific period is started, and the process proceeds to step S308. Specifically, a specific value (for example, 5000) corresponding to the specific period is set in the specific period timer counter, and countdown is started. The specific period timer counter is a timer counter for measuring a period from the winning timing to the second operation port 34, and is decremented by 1 in step S307.

  On the other hand, if the detection result of the second working opening winning detection sensor 83b does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the variable winning detection sensor 83c corresponds to the winning of a game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S309, and the variable winning flag is set in the variable winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The variable winning flag is a flag for specifying that a winning to the variable winning device 32 has occurred. In step S310, a process of adding 1 to 15 counters for prize balls PC1 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S311.

  If the detection result of the variable winning detection sensor 83c does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the through detection sensor 83f corresponds to the winning of a game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S312, and a through flag is set in a through flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. The through flag is a flag for specifying that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35. Then, the process proceeds to step S313.

  If the detection result of the variable winning detection sensor 83c does not correspond to the winning of the game ball, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S313, it is determined whether or not the detection result of each of the general winning opening detection sensors 83d and 83e corresponds to the winning of a game ball. If it corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S314, a process of adding 1 to the 10-ball counter PC2 is executed, and this process ends.

<General-purpose power control processing>
Next, for convenience of explanation, first, the ordinary power control process executed in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the ordinary map / electric power control process, when winning through the through gate 35 is generated, a process for acquiring the reserved information on the ordinary map side is executed. Then, when the hold information on the normal side is stored, a support lottery is performed for the hold information, and the process for performing the effect for the normal drawing is executed with the support lottery as a trigger. Further, based on the lottery result of the support lottery, a process for opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the second working port 34 is executed.

  Specifically, first in step S401, the hold information acquisition process on the normal side is executed. In the acquisition process, on the condition that the through flag is set in the through flag storage area, the numerical value information of the electric random number counter C4 (that is, the hold information on the normal side) is stored in the electric charge holding area 204c. Execute. However, the hold information on the normal side is acquired within the upper limit value of the hold. Incidentally, the through flag is cleared when the hold information on the normal side is acquired.

  In a succeeding step S402, a process of reading information on a general-purpose power counter provided in various counter areas 204d of the main RAM 204 is executed. In a succeeding step S403, a process for reading the normal-use ordinary telephone address table stored in the various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203 is executed. Then, in step S404, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to information on the general-purpose / general power counter from the general-purpose / general-service address table is executed.

  Here, the processing content of step S402-step S404 is demonstrated.

  As already described, the general-purpose normal power control process includes a process related to a general-purpose effect and a process related to opening and closing of the electric accessory 34a. In this case, as a process related to the effect for the normal map, a normal map change start process, a normal map change process, and a normal map determining process are set. In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing of the electric accessory 34a, a process during opening of the ordinary power and a process during closing of the ordinary power are set.

  In such a processing configuration, the normal-use ordinary power counter is a counter for the main MPU 202 to grasp which of the above-described plural types of processing should be executed. In the general-purpose public power address table, start addresses in programs for executing the above-described plural types of processing are set in correspondence with numerical information of the general-purpose public power counter.

  It is possible to set numerical information from 0 to 4 in the general-purpose power counter, and the general-purpose address table has a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical information of the general-purpose power counter. “NSA0” to “NSA4”) are set. In this case, the start address NSA0 is the start address of the program for executing the normal change start process, the start address NSA1 is the start address of the program for executing the normal change change process, and the start address NSA2 Is the start address of the program for executing the processing during normalization, the start address NSA3 is the start address of the program for executing the processing during open power, and the start address NSA4 is closed This is the start address of the program for executing the process.

  When the processing corresponding to the currently stored numerical information is completed and the conditions for updating the numerical information are met, 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or 0 clearing is performed in accordance with the processing executed in the electric control processing. Therefore, in the ordinary power / general power control processing at each processing time, it is only necessary to execute processing according to the numerical information set in the common power / electric power counter.

  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible for the main MPU 202 to grasp which processing is to be executed as the normal power control without checking the presence or absence of various flags. Therefore, the process can be simplified.

  After executing the process of step S404, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, a process of jumping (shifting) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S404 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is NSA0, the process jumps to the normal map change start process in step S406, and if the acquired start address is NSA1, the process jumps to the normal map change process in step S407. If the acquired start address is NSA2, the process jumps to the process for determining the normal map in step S408, and if the acquired start address is NSA3, the process jumps to the process for releasing the general call in step S409, and the acquired start If the address is NSA4, the process jumps to the processing during normal power supply closing in step S410. And after performing any process of step S406-step S410, this ordinary figure normal power control process is complete | finished. Hereinafter, the process of step S406-step S410 is demonstrated separately.

  First, the routine change start process in step S406 will be described. In the normal change start processing, it is determined whether or not the hold information on the general map side is stored in the electronic role reservation area 204c. If the hold information on the general map side is stored, the support lottery is executed. To do. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the electronic random number counter C4 stored in the electronic combination holding area 204c is a value corresponding to the support winning. Then, based on the lottery result of the support lottery, the normal figure change time which is the change display time of the normal symbol in the display part 44 for an accessory is determined. In this case, the usual time fluctuation time in the high frequency support mode is set to be shorter than the launch period of the game ball.

  And the fluctuation display of a common figure is started in the display part 44 for an accessory, a common figure normal electricity counter is updated from 0 to 1, and this normal figure fluctuation start process is complete | finished.

  In the process of changing the normal map in step S407, a process for updating the display on the accessory display unit 44 is executed. In this case, the general-purpose power counter is updated from 1 to 2 on condition that the normal time fluctuation has been confirmed.

  In the process of determining a normal map in step S408, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the support lottery is a support win. If it is not a win for support, the numerical information of the ordinary power / general counter is cleared to 0, and then the processing for determining the ordinary time is terminated. On the other hand, when the support is won, the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed in a predetermined manner. As a result, a game ball can be won in the second working port 34. The opening / closing operation is continued until either the predetermined number of game balls won in the second operation port 34 reaches a predetermined upper limit number or the opening time reaches a predetermined upper limit time. .

  In this case, an opening time corresponding to the support mode is set. In detail, in the low frequency support mode, the electric accessory 34a performs a short opening with a relatively short opening time, whereas in the high frequency support mode, the electric accessory 34a is relatively Opening for a long time with a long opening time is executed a plurality of times (three times). In this case, the interval between one long-time release and the next long-time release is set to be shorter than the launching period of the game balls.

  Then, the ordinary figure normal power counter is updated from 2 to 3, and the ordinary figure confirmation process is terminated.

  In the process of opening ordinary power in step S409, the open state of the electric accessory 34a is maintained until the closing timing or the support end condition is satisfied. When the number of winnings is the upper limit and the support end condition is satisfied while the electric accessory 34a is opened, or when the closing timing (closing timing related to the third opening in the high frequency support mode) is reached, The normal power counter is initialized to 0, and the process of opening the main power is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the closing timing related to the first or second opening in the high-frequency support mode is reached, the ordinary power transmission counter is updated from 3 to 4, and the processing during the opening of the ordinary power transmission is terminated.

  In the normal power-closing process of step S410, while the closed state of the electric accessory 34a is maintained, a process for opening the electric accessory 34a again when the closing time has elapsed is executed. More specifically, the ordinary power counter is updated from 4 to 3.

<Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
Next, the special figure special power control process executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special figure special electric control process, when the winning information to the first working port 33 or the second working port 34 is generated, a process for acquiring the holding information is executed and the holding information is stored. A determination for whether or not the hold information is true is made, and further, a process for performing an effect for the game round is executed using the decision as to whether or not the information is appropriate. In addition, based on the result of the determination, the processing for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode after the effect for playing the game is executed, and the processing during the opening / closing execution mode and at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed.

  Specifically, first, in step S501, processing for acquiring holding information on the special figure side is executed. The hold information acquisition process on the special figure side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start prize) at the first working port 33. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first working port winning flag is set. If it is determined that the game ball has won the first working port 33, the first working port winning flag is deleted in step S602.

  In the subsequent step S603, an external signal setting process for outputting a signal that the game ball has won the first operating port 33 to the management controller on the game hall side is performed. The external signal setting process may be executed in step S215.

  In step S604, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first display unit reservation area Ra is read, and the start reservation storage number RaN stored in the first display unit reservation area Ra is set (hereinafter, referred to as “reserved number storage unit Ra”). , Also referred to as the first start hold memory number RaN).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the game ball has not won the first operating port 33, it is determined in step S605 whether or not the game ball has won the second operating port 34 (start winning). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second working port flag is set. If it is determined that the game ball has won the second working port 34, the second working port flag is erased in step S606.

  After that, in step S607, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the second operating port 34. The external signal setting process may be executed in step S215.

  In step S608, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second display portion reservation area Rb is read, and the start reserved storage number RbN stored in the second display portion reservation area Rb is set (hereinafter, referred to as “retention number storage area RbN”). , Also referred to as the second start hold memory number RbN).

  After executing the process of step S604 or step S608, a hold information acquisition process is performed in steps S609 to S613, and this process ends.

  Specifically, first, in step S609, it is determined whether or not the start-pending storage number N (RaN or RbN) is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, the process is terminated as it is. If the start hold storage number N is less than the upper limit value, the start hold storage number N of the corresponding display section hold area is incremented by 1 in step S610. In step S611, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S612, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is set to 1 in the first storage area, that is, in the above-described step S610, in the free storage area area of the corresponding display unit reservation area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the incremented number of pending storage.

  That is, when the first start reserved memory number RaN is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are set in the empty storage area of the first display holding area Ra. Of these, the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start pending storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S610 is stored.

  When the second start reserved memory number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in the empty storage area of the second display section reserved area Rb. Of these, the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start pending storage number RbN incremented by 1 in step S610 is stored.

  In the subsequent step S613, the hold command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound emission control device 72, and then this process is terminated. The hold command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in the display control process in step S211. In the sound emission control device 72, based on the received hold command, a process for changing the display on the first hold lamp unit 45 and the second hold lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the increase in the number of holds. Execute.

  On the other hand, if both step S601 and step S605 are NO, that is, if a game ball has not won any of the operation ports 33, 34, the present process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 15), after executing the special figure holding information acquisition process in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502. In step S <b> 502, a process of reading information on the special figure special electricity counter provided in the various counter areas 204 d of the main RAM 204 is executed. In a succeeding step S503, a process for reading the special figure special power address table stored in the various table storage areas 203a of the main ROM 203 is executed. In step S504, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to information on the special figure special power counter from the special figure special electric address table is executed.

  Here, the processing contents of steps S502 to S504 will be described.

  As already described, the special figure special power control process includes a process related to a game-playing effect and a process related to an opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as processing related to the effect for game times, special figure variation start processing (step S506) which is processing for starting the effect for game times and processing for proceeding the effect for game times. A special figure changing process (step S507) and a special figure determining process (step S508) that is a process for ending the effect for the game round are set.

  In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing execution mode, a special electricity starting process (step S509) which is a process for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, and a special electricity which is a process for controlling the open state of the variable winning device 32. Opening process (step S510), special electricity closing process (step S511) which is a process for controlling the closed state of the variable winning device 32, opening / closing execution mode ending and gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode Special electric power termination processing (step S512), which is processing for controlling the transition of, is set.

  In such a processing configuration, the special figure special power counter is a counter for the main side MPU 202 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plural types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter, the start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plural types of processing is set.

  In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change start process (step S506), and the start address SA1 is the program address for executing the special figure changing process (step S507). The start address SA2 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure finalizing process (step S508), and the start address SA3 is the program address for executing the special electricity start process (step S509). The start address SA4 is a start address of a program for executing the special power open process (step S510), and the start address SA5 is a program for executing the special power close process (step S511). This is the start address, and the start address SA6 A start address of a program for executing (step S512).

  The special figure special electric power counter is the special figure special electric power control in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. Corresponding to the processing executed in the processing, 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or 0 clear (initialization) is performed. Therefore, in the special figure special power control process at each processing time, a process corresponding to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric power counter may be executed. The special figure special electricity counter is set to 0 as an initial value.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible for the main MPU 202 to grasp which process is to be executed as the special figure special power control without checking the presence or absence of various flags. For example, an effect for game times starts when no other game times effect is executed and is not in the opening / closing execution mode. In the process related to the effect, before starting the effect for the game turn, whether or not the flag indicating that the effect for the game turn is being executed is set, and the opening / closing execution mode is being executed. It is necessary to check whether or not a flag indicating that is set. In addition, during the execution of the game-turn effect, a flag indicating that the flag indicating that the game-turn effect is being executed is set and a confirmation display is set. It is necessary to check whether or not

  In addition, the opening / closing execution mode is started when the effect for the game round is finished and the other opening / closing execution modes are not executed. In the process, before starting the opening / closing execution mode, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the effect for playing the game has ended is set and a flag indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is being executed is set. It is necessary to confirm whether or not it is being performed. Further, when the opening is being performed, it is necessary to confirm whether or not a flag indicating that the opening is being performed is set. In addition, after the opening, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the open / close execution mode is being executed is set, and whether or not a flag indicating that the variable winning device 32 is open is set. It is necessary to confirm whether or not. Furthermore, when the ending is in progress, it is necessary to check whether or not a flag indicating that the ending is in progress is set.

  On the other hand, if a special figure special electricity counter is used, it is not necessary to prepare various flags, and information for checking the execution timing of each process is also collected. Therefore, the process can be simplified.

  After executing the process of step S504, in step S505, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S504 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure change start process in step S506.

  The special figure variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is 1 or more. If the common hold number CRN is less than 1, it means that no hold information is stored in the display unit hold areas Ra and Rb, and thus this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the common hold number CRN is 1 or more, the data setting process is executed in step S702. Data setting processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the second start hold memory number RbN stored in the second display section reservation area Rb is zero. When the second start reserved memory number RbN is 0, the data setting process for the first display unit in steps S802 to S807 is executed, and when the second start reserved memory number RbN is not 0, steps S808 to step S807 are performed. The data setting process for the second display unit in S813 is executed.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is 0. If it is not 0, that is, the hold information for variable display is stored for the second display unit 43b. In this case, regardless of whether or not the first start hold storage number RaN is 1 or more, the data stored in the second display holding area Rb is set for variable display. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first display portion reservation area Ra and the second display portion reservation area Rb, the second display portion reservation area Rb corresponding to the second operation port 34. Priority is given to the hold information memorize | stored in this.

  In the data setting process for the first display section, first, in step S802, the first reservation storage number RaN of the first display section reservation area Ra is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S803, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S804, the data stored in the first area of the first display unit reservation area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  Thereafter, in step S805, a process of shifting data stored in the storage area of the first display unit reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S806, the second display unit flag (second display unit information) is stored in the second display unit flag storage area (second display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. If it is not, it is deleted. If it is not stored, the state is maintained. The second display part flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variable display is the first display part 43a or the second display part 43b.

  In the subsequent step S807, a command for shifting (shift occurrence information) for setting information for allowing the voice light emission control device 72, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. Execute the process. In this case, from the command storage area 203b of the main ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the current data is shifted corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first display section, that is, the first operating port 33. Select a command at the time of shift that includes information that it is compatible with. Then, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S807 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S211. The sound emission control device 72 executes processing for changing the display on the first hold lamp unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold based on the received command at the time of shift.

  In the data setting process for the second display section, first, in step S808, the second reserved storage number RbN of the second display section reservation area Rb is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S809, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S810, the data stored in the first area of the second display unit reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the storage area of 2nd display part reservation area Rb in step S811 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S812, the second display unit flag (second display unit information) is stored in the second display unit flag storage area (second display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 204e of the main RAM 204. If not, the second display unit flag is stored, and if stored, the state is maintained.

  In the subsequent step S813, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the audio light emission control device 72, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted. In this case, from the command storage area 203b of the main ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second display section, that is, the second operating port 34. Select a command at the time of shift that includes information that it is compatible. Then, the data setting process ends.

  The shift command selected in step S813 is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in step S211. The sound emission control device 72 executes a process for changing the display on the second hold lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold based on the received shift command.

  Returning to the description of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 17), after the data setting process is executed, a success / failure determination process is executed in step S703. Specifically, the current winning / losing lottery mode is grasped, and by referring to the winning / failing table corresponding to the grasped / unknown lottery mode, the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is set in the winning / failing table. It is determined whether or not the winning value matches.

  Thereafter, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination is a big win. If it is a big win, the process proceeds to step S705 to execute a distribution determination process. Specifically, by confirming the second display section flag, it is grasped which of the operating ports 33 and 34 is based on the winning information that is the trigger for the current variable display. Thereafter, the distribution table corresponding to the grasp result is read. Then, the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to which jackpot result corresponds to by referring to the read distribution table.

  In a succeeding step S706, a jackpot flag is set. Specifically, a plurality of types of jackpot flags are set corresponding to each jackpot result. In step S706, a jackpot flag corresponding to the distribution result in step S705 is set in a predetermined flag storage area. Thereby, it is possible to identify which jackpot result is won.

  After that, in step S707, processing for setting a big hit result stop result is executed. Specifically, based on the second display unit flag, the display unit that is the target of the current variation display among the display units 43a and 43b is specified. And a stop result is determined based on the kind of jackpot flag.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big win, a negative determination is made in step S704, and a process of setting a stop result for a losing result is executed.

  After executing the process of step S707 or step S708, in step S709, a variation pattern command setting process is executed. A plurality of types of variation pattern commands having different production times are set in the command storage area 203b, and one variation pattern command is selected from among a plurality of types of variation pattern commands using the variation type counter CS, and the output target Set as. As a result, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. In this case, the effect time set in the selected variation pattern command is set as the variation display time of the display unit to be subjected to variation display. That is, it can be said that the process of step S709 is a process of determining the variable display time of the main display unit 43.

  Thereafter, in step S710, the variable display is started on the display unit that is the target of the current variable display, and in step S711, the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 1, and the process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 15), when the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure changing process of step S507. In the special figure changing process, a process of determining whether or not the game time is continuing (during the variable display of the main display unit 43) and before the fixed display is performed. A process for regularly changing the display mode of the picture on the main display unit 43 is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure changing process until it is the timing to display the fixed figure, if it is not the timing to make a fixed display, the process for changing the regular figure is executed and then the special figure is changing. The process ends. In addition, when it is time to confirm and display, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is incremented by 1, so that the numerical information of the counter corresponds to the special figure in-flight process from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process Update to what you did.

  If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the special figure determining process in step S508. In the special figure determination process, a final stop command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72 in order to cause the symbol display device 41 to display the stop result of the current game round as a final stop display. The mode is a display mode corresponding to the result of the current game round. In the special figure confirmation process, it is determined whether or not the period during confirmation display has elapsed, and if the period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs. When the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the process for transitioning to the opening / closing execution mode is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure determination process until the fixed display period elapses, this special figure determination process is terminated if the period has not elapsed. In addition, when the period during the fixed display has elapsed, in a situation where the transition to the opening / closing execution mode does not occur, the numerical information of the special figure special counter is initialized (that is, “0” is cleared) and the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is performed. In such a situation, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special power counter, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special figure determination process to the one corresponding to the special electric power start process.

  If the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the special electricity start process in step S509. In the special electricity start process, an opening command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. In the special electricity start process, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the opening / closing execution mode has elapsed. When the opening period has not elapsed, this special power start process is terminated instead of waiting in the special power start process. Therefore, after the opening effect in the opening / closing execution mode is started, the special power start process is started each time the special figure special power control process is started until the opening period elapses. In addition, when the opening period has elapsed, the numerical information of the special figure special power counter is incremented by 1, so that the numerical information of the special figure special electric power counter corresponds to the special electric power open process from the one corresponding to the special electric power start process. Update to

  If the acquired start address is SA4, the process jumps to the special electricity release process in step S510. In the special electric release opening process, one round game is started, and it is determined whether or not the end condition of the round game is satisfied. When the end condition is not satisfied, the process is not waited for in the special electricity release process, but the process for monitoring the establishment of the end condition is executed, and then the special electricity release process is terminated. When the above termination condition is satisfied, the numerical information of the special figure special power counter is incremented by one, so that the numerical information of the special figure special electric power counter corresponds to the special electric power release opening process and the special electric charge closing process is supported. Update to what you did.

  If the acquired start address is SA5, the process jumps to the special electricity closing process in step S511. In the special electricity closing process, a process of ending one round game is executed. Further, in the interval period between round games, it is determined whether or not the interval period has elapsed. When the interval period has not elapsed, this special electric power closing process is terminated instead of waiting in the special electric power closing process. Therefore, when the interval period is started, the special power closing process is started each time the special figure special electric control process is started until the period elapses. Also, when the interval period has elapsed, the numerical information of the special figure special power counter is decremented by 1, so that the numerical information of the special figure special electric power counter corresponds to the special electric power closing process corresponding to the special electric power closing process. Update to stuff.

  On the other hand, in the special power closing process for the last round game, after executing the process of ending one round game, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is incremented by one, and the numerical information of the special figure special electric power counter is closed. Update from the one corresponding to middle processing to the one corresponding to special electricity termination processing.

  If the acquired start address is SA6, the process jumps to the special power end process in step S512. In the special electric power end process, an ending command indicating that the open / close execution mode is ended is transmitted to the sound emission control device 72. In the special electric power end process, it is determined whether or not the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode has elapsed. If the ending period has not elapsed, the special electric power end processing is terminated instead of waiting in the special electric power end processing. In addition, when the ending period has elapsed, after executing the process for setting the gaming state (lottery mode and support mode) after the opening / closing execution mode, by initializing the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter, The numerical information of the special figure special power counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric power end process to the one corresponding to the special figure fluctuation start process.

<About payout output processing>
Next, the payout output process executed in step S214 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, based on the detection results of the inner frame opening switch 104 and the front door frame opening switch 205, it is determined whether or not the inner frame 13 or the front door frame 14 is being opened.
If either one is open, the process is terminated as it is. If both are closed, a payout abnormality is made based on a payout abnormality signal output from the payout control device 78 in step S902. It is determined whether or not it is in a state.

  If it is in the payout abnormal state, the process is terminated as it is. If it is not in the payout abnormal state, it is determined in step S903 whether any one of the winning ball counters PC1 to PC4 is 1 or more. . If any of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If any of the prize ball counters is 1 or more, the payout control device 78 is performed in step S904. It is determined whether or not the prize ball permission signal input from is at the HI level indicating a state in which the output of the prize ball command is permitted. If the prize ball permission signal is at the HI level, a prize ball command setting process is executed in step S905, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the prize ball permission signal is at a LOW level indicating a state in which the output of the prize ball command is prohibited, it is determined in step S906 whether the current support mode is the high-frequency support mode. If it is not the high frequency support mode, the process is terminated as it is, whereas if it is the high frequency support mode, a prize ball counter adjustment process is executed in step S907, and the process is terminated.

  The process for setting a prize ball command will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not one prize ball counter PC4 is 3 or more. If the single prize ball counter PC4 is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1002, and three single prize ball commands are set as commands to be output. Thereby, one prize ball command is sequentially transmitted to the payout control device 78. Then, in step S1003, one prize ball counter PC4 is decremented by 3.

  On the other hand, if the single prize ball counter PC4 is less than 3, it is determined in step S1004 whether the single prize ball counter PC4 is 1 or more and a specific period has elapsed. If the determination in step S1004 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1005, and the same number of single prize ball commands as the single prize ball counter PC4 is set as an output target command. Then, at step S1006, the single prize ball counter PC4 is cleared to zero.

  According to such a configuration, the single prize ball command is not output every time a winning is made to the second working port 34, but based on the fact that the winning to the second working port 34 is performed three times. Are output together. Even if the number of wins to the second operation port 34 is less than three, if a specific period has elapsed since the last win, a number of winning ball commands that have been won so far are transmitted.

  After executing the processing of step S1003 or step S1006, in step S1007, it is determined whether or not the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is not zero.

  If the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is not 0, the process advances to step S1008 to set the 15 prize ball command as an output target. In step S1009, 1 is subtracted from the 15 prize ball counter PC1.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1007, or after the process of step S1009 is executed, it is determined in step S1010 whether or not the ten-award ball counter PC2 is not zero.

  If the 10-prize counter PC2 is not 0, the process advances to step S1011 to set a 10-prize ball command as an output target. In step S1012, 1 is decremented from the 10 award ball counter PC2.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1010, or after the processing in step S1012 is executed, it is determined in step S1013 whether or not the three prize ball counter PC3 is not zero.

  If the three prize ball counter PC3 is not 0, the process advances to step S1014 to set a three prize ball command as an output target. In step S1015, 1 is subtracted from the 3-prize ball counter PC3, and the process ends. Further, when the three prize ball counter PC3 is 0, this processing is ended as it is.

  Here, the prize ball commands are configured to be sequentially output in the set order. For this reason, when each prize ball command is set in the same processing round, each prize is given in the priority order of 1 prize ball command → 15 prize ball commands → 10 prize ball commands → 3 prize ball commands. A sphere command will be output.

  As already explained, in the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency for the second operating port 34 is higher than the other winning frequencies. For this reason, the single prize ball counter PC4 tends to overflow. On the other hand, in the prize ball command, a configuration is adopted in which one prize ball command related to a prize having a higher frequency than other prizes is preferentially output under the high frequency support mode. As a result, the single prize ball counter PC4 can be easily subtracted, so that the single prize ball counter PC4 can be prevented from overflowing.

  Further, after the single winning ball command having a high winning frequency in the high frequency support mode, the order is set so that the winning ball commands are output in the descending order of the number of winning balls. As a result, the items that are advantageous to the player are sequentially output, and a profit can be suitably given to the player.

  Further, if a time lag from when a winning with a high number of game balls to be acquired to when a gaming ball is actually paid out based on the winning becomes long, the player may be distrusted. In particular, as a player, it is easy to pay attention to a winning with a high number of game balls to be acquired, so the time lag is easily noticeable. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, after a single prize ball command, a prize ball command with a larger number of acquired balls is preferentially output, which gives a player distrust. You can avoid that.

  Incidentally, in this embodiment, the number of commands that can be set during one timer interrupt process is not limited.

  Next, the prize ball counter adjustment processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the single prize ball counter PC4 is 200 or more. If the single prize ball counter PC4 is less than 200, the process proceeds to step S1104. If the single prize ball counter PC4 is 200 or more, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is set to 1 in step S1102. to add. In a succeeding step S1103, the single prize ball counter PC4 is decremented by 15, and the process proceeds to a step S1104.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the three prize ball counter PC3 is 200 or more. If the three prize ball counter PC3 is less than 200, the process is terminated. If the three prize ball counter PC3 is 200 or more, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is determined in step S1105. 1 is added. In the subsequent step S1106, the three prize ball counter PC3 is decremented by 5, and the process is terminated.

  According to this process, when the one prize ball counter PC4 or the three prize ball counter PC3 is 200 or more close to the upper limit of 255, the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is incremented by one. The prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 are subtracted by the amount corresponding to the prize balls (15 balls). As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of each prize ball counter PC3, PC4 while maintaining the number of prize balls.

  That is, in the high frequency support mode, it is assumed that the frequency of winning in each of the operating ports 33 and 34 (particularly the second operating port 34) is increased, while no winning in the variable winning device 32 occurs. . For this reason, each of the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 related to winning in the respective operation ports 33 and 34 that are likely to occur is likely to overflow.

  On the other hand, according to the above processing, when each of the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 related to winning of the second operating port 34 having a high occurrence frequency approaches the upper limit value, each of these prize ball counters PC3. , A part of the prize balls accumulated in PC4 is moved to 15 prize ball counters PC1 with low occurrence frequency and hardly causing overflow, and each prize ball counter PC3, PC4 is subtracted. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress overflow of the prize ball counters PC3 and PC4 related to winning with a high occurrence frequency while maintaining the number of prize balls.

<Regarding the timer interrupt process manually executed by the payout MPU 212>
Next, a timer interrupt process executed for paying out a game ball by the payout side MPU 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process activated when the power is turned on at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

  First, in step S1201, external output processing for outputting various commands and signals set in the timer interrupt processing to the motor driver 215 and the like is executed.

  In subsequent step S1202, a process of reading a prize ball command from main controller 71 is executed. Here, as already described, in the main controller 71, a plurality of prize ball commands may be output together. On the other hand, the payout side RAM 214 is provided with a prize ball command storage area 214a having a storage area for a plurality of commands. When a plurality of prize ball commands are output from the main control device 71, each prize ball command is output in the order in which it was output (the order set as an output target in the main MPU 202). Are sequentially stored in each storage area. In step S1202, it is determined whether or not a prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a.

  Thereafter, in step S1203, a winning ball setting process for determining the number of winning balls to be paid out by the payout device 77 is executed. This will be described later.

  In subsequent step S1204, a state detection process for grasping the state of payout is executed. Specifically, the detection signals of the inner frame opening switch 104, the ball non-detection sensor 113a, the front door frame opening switch 205, and the full tank detection sensor 216 are read.

  Thereafter, in step S1205, a prize ball payout control process for controlling the payout of prize balls is executed. This will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S1206, a rental ball payout control process is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal indicating a lending payout request is output from the ball lending connection terminal board 141. If it is determined that there is a lending payout request, a prize ball payout is determined. On the condition that no paying is performed, a process for controlling the paying-out device 77 to pay out the rental balls is executed. In step S1207, other processing is executed, and this processing is terminated.

  The winning ball payout control process is executed prior to the rental ball payout control process. And as already explained, when the winning ball payout is performed, the payout of the rental ball is not executed. In other words, the payout of prize balls is given priority over the payout of rental balls.

  The winning ball setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not a prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a based on the result of the command reading process in step S1202. If there is no prize ball command, the process is terminated as it is, while if a prize ball command is stored, the first prize ball command among the stored prize ball commands is grasped in step S1302. To do. Thereafter, in step S1303, it is determined whether or not the recognized prize ball command is a single prize ball command.

  If it is a single prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1304, and 1 is added to the payout counter XC stored in the payout counter area 214b provided in the payout side RAM 214. The payout counter XC is a counter indicating the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout device 77. The payout counter area 214b is composed of 1 byte, and the payout counter XC is 255 at the maximum. That is, the maximum number of payout target game balls that can be grasped on the payout side MPU 212 side is 255.

  In step S1304, in addition to the update of the payout counter XC, a process of deleting the recognized prize ball command (the prize ball command as a prize ball setting target) is executed.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1305, where it is determined whether there is an unset prize ball command. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a prize ball command still exists in the prize ball command storage area 214a. If no prize ball command exists, the process proceeds to step S1316. On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1306 to grasp the next prize ball command. Then, the process returns to step S1303.

  If the recognized prize ball command is not a single prize ball command, a negative determination is made in step S1303 and the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the recognized prize ball command is 15 prize ball commands. If the recognized prize ball command is not 15 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S1311. On the other hand, if it is 15 prize ball commands, the process advances to step S1308 to add 15 to the payout counter XC and erase the recognized prize ball command.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1309, and it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. If there is no prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1316. If a prize ball command exists, the process proceeds to step S1310, the next prize ball command is grasped, and the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1311, it is determined whether or not the recognized prize ball command is 10 prize ball commands. If it is not a ten prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1315. On the other hand, if there are 10 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S1312, where the payout counter XC is decremented by 10, and the currently recognized prize ball command is deleted.

  Thereafter, in step S1313, it is determined whether there is an unset prize ball command. If no prize ball command exists, the process proceeds to step S1316. On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, in step S1314, the next prize ball command is grasped and the process proceeds to step S1315.

  Here, when a negative determination is made in step S1311, or after execution of step S1314, it means that the recognized prize ball command is three prize ball commands. Therefore, in step S1315, a process of adding 3 to the payout counter XC is executed, and the recognized prize ball command is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S1316.

  Here, as already described, the prize ball command is transmitted in the order of one prize ball command → 15 prize ball commands → 10 prize ball commands → 3 prize ball commands. In one timer interruption process, a plurality of one prize ball commands may be set, while one other prize ball command is set. Therefore, until the number of prize ball commands to be recognized becomes 15 prize ball commands, it is possible to cope with a single prize ball command that is transmitted in a batch by repeatedly executing the processing of step S1303 to step S1306. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the corresponding process of each prize ball command is executed in accordance with the order of the prize ball commands to be output, and the prize ball command other than one prize ball command is executed when the corresponding process related to the prize ball command is executed. Is configured to execute the corresponding process relating to the next prize ball command, and thus the number of loops and the number of determinations can be reduced. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the winning ball setting process.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a corresponding process for one prize ball command is executed per processing round.

  In step S1316, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 4 or more. If the payout counter XC is less than 4, the process is terminated. If the payout counter XC is 4 or more, the prize ball permission signal is changed from the HI level that permits the output of the prize ball command in step S1317. The LOW level is set to prohibit the output of the prize ball command, and this processing is terminated.

  Next, the prize ball payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not a rental ball is being paid out. If the rental ball is being paid out, this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the rental ball is not being paid out, the process advances to step S1402 to determine whether or not the prize ball is being paid out. Specifically, the various flag storage areas 214c of the payout side RAM 214 are provided with a prize ball paying out flag storage area in which a prize ball paying out flag for specifying that a prize ball is being paid out is set. . In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the winning ball paying-out flag is set in the winning ball paying-in flag storage area.

  If the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1403 to determine whether or not there is a game ball to be paid out. Specifically, it is determined whether the payout counter XC is not zero.

  If the payout counter XC is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the payout counter XC is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the payout device 77 starts paying out the game balls.

  Here, the rotation mode of the dispensing motor 127 at the start is determined according to the dispensing counter XC. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 3). If it is 3 or greater, the high speed mode is supported so that the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the high speed mode. The drive signal is output to the motor driver 215. On the other hand, if the payout counter XC is less than 3, a drive signal corresponding to the low speed mode is output to the motor driver 215 so that the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the low speed mode. Further, in order to specify that a winning ball is being paid out, a winning ball paying out flag is set in a winning ball paying out flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 214c of the payout side RAM 214.

  Here, normally three single prize ball commands are output together. The other prize ball commands are for making three or more prize balls. For this reason, the payout of prize balls is easily started in the high speed mode. In other words, a single award ball command is configured to be collectively output so that the sum of the number of gaming balls paid out by each one award ball command is the number of gaming balls that triggers the operation in the high-speed mode. Has been.

  Thereafter, other processing is executed in step S1405, and this processing is terminated.

  If the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1406, where it is determined whether the inner frame 13 or the front door frame 14 is open, and an abnormal payout state (the game is not performed in the tank 76 by the ball non-detection sensor 113a). It is determined whether or not it is detected that there is no ball, a state in which the full ball detection sensor 216 detects that the game ball stored in the lower tray 62a is full).

  If the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 are not open and are not in a payout abnormality state, a negative determination is made in step S1406, and the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is zero.

  If the determination in step S1406 or step S1407 is affirmative, in step S1408, stop setting processing for stopping payout of the game ball by the payout device 77 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1405. Specifically, a stop signal is output to the motor driver 215. When the motor driver 215 receives the stop signal, the motor driver 215 stops the output of the excitation signal that drives the payout motor 127.

  When negative determination is made in step S1406 and step S1407, it means that the game ball is being paid out normally and the game ball to be paid out remains. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1409, and it is determined whether or not the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the high speed mode.

  If it is in the high speed mode, the process advances to step S1410 to determine whether or not the payout counter XC is 2 or less. If it is not 2 or less, the process proceeds to step S1414. If the payout counter XC is 2 or less, the process proceeds to step S1411, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode.

  On the other hand, when the current rotation mode is not the high speed mode, that is, when the current rotation mode is the low speed mode, the process proceeds to step S1412 to determine whether or not the payout counter XC is 3 or more. If the payout counter XC is less than 3, the process proceeds to step S1414. On the other hand, if the payout counter XC is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1413, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the low speed mode to the high speed mode.

  According to this configuration, when the number of game balls to be paid out is 2 or less, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the low speed mode, and when the number of game balls to be paid out is 3 or more, the payout motor 127 is set. The rotation mode is the high speed mode.

  In step S1414, it is determined based on the detection result of the payout ball detection sensor 128 whether or not the game ball has been paid out by the payout device 77. If it is not detected that the game ball has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S1405. On the other hand, if it is detected that the game ball has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S1415, and the payout counter XC is decremented by 1.

  In a succeeding step S1416, it is determined whether or not the payout counter XC is 3 or less. When the payout counter XC is not 3 or less (when it is 4 or more), the process proceeds to step S1405. On the other hand, when the payout counter XC is 3 or less, the process proceeds to step S1417, and a winning ball permission signal is sent to the main MPU 202. Is set to the HI level that permits the output of the prize ball command. Then, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  As already described, the prize ball permission signal is at the LOW level for prohibiting the output of the prize ball command when the payout counter XC is 4 or more. That is, when the number of game balls to be paid out is 3 or less, the payout side MPU 212 permits the output of a prize ball command from the main side MPU 202, while when the number of game balls to be paid out is 4 or more. Prohibits a prize ball command from the payout side MPU 212 side.

  Here, the payout counter XC (3) at which the winning ball permission signal becomes HI level is larger than the payout counter XC (2) that triggers the payout motor 127 to switch from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. That is, the winning ball permission signal is switched from the LOW level to the HI level before the rotation mode is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. Thereby, the high speed mode of the payout motor 127 is easily maintained. Therefore, it is possible to suitably pay out game balls.

  In particular, in one timer interruption process, after executing the game ball payout detection confirmation process (step S1414), a determination is made as to whether or not the prize ball permission signal is set to the HI level. This makes it possible to set the prize ball permission signal to the HI level during one timer interrupt process. Therefore, it is possible to advance the timing when the prize ball permission signal becomes the HI level, and it is possible to advance the output timing of the prize ball command.

<About the mode of payout of prize balls>
The manner in which the prize balls are paid out will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. It is assumed that the payout counter XC is 0 in the initial state. Note that, due to the relationship between the drawings, some time intervals are shown as intervals different from the actual time intervals.

  First, a prize ball command is output at the timing of t1. The prize ball command is assumed to be three prize ball commands. In this case, the payout counter XC is incremented by 3 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the payout motor 127 starts to rotate in the high speed mode. In this case, since the payout counter XC is less than 4, the prize ball permission signal maintains the HI level as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the payout of the game ball is detected at the timing t2, the payout counter XC is decremented by 1. Then, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. When the payout of the game ball is detected at the timings t3 and t4, the payout counter XC becomes 0 and the payout motor 127 stops.

  Here, the period from the timing t1 to the timing t2 is the high-speed payout interval Tx, and the period from the timing t2 to the timing t3 is the low-speed payout interval Ty. The high-speed payout interval Tx is shorter than the low-speed payout interval Ty.

  Thereafter, the prize ball command is output again at the timing of t5. The prize ball command is assumed to be three prize ball commands. In this case, similarly to the timing of t1, the payout counter XC becomes 3, and the payout motor 127 operates in the high speed mode.

  At time t6, the payout of the game ball is detected, the payout counter XC is decremented by 1, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 becomes the low speed mode. Thereafter, game balls are paid out at the timing of t7, and 10 award ball commands are output at the timing of t8. In this case, 10 is added to the payout counter XC. Then, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, and the output of the prize ball command is prohibited. Further, the rotation mode of the dispensing motor 127 is switched to the high speed mode.

  Thereafter, at each timing from timing t9 to timing t15, the payout of the game ball is detected, and the payout counter XC is decremented by 1 each time.

  Then, the payout counter XC becomes 3 by paying out the game ball at the timing of t16. As a result, the prize ball permission signal becomes HI level, and the output of the prize ball command is permitted.

  Then, at the timing of t17, a prize ball command is output. It is assumed that the prize ball command has three award ball commands and one award ball command. In this case, 13 is added to the payout counter XC to be 16. As a result, the winning ball permission signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level.

  Thereafter, the game balls are paid out at timings t18 and t19, and the payout counter XC is decremented by one.

  Here, in a situation where any of the various prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 in the main MPU 202 is not 0, the prize ball command is output from the timing when the prize ball permission signal becomes the HI level (timing t16) ( The period Tz until the timing (t17) is set shorter than the high-speed payout interval Tx. As a result, the payout motor 127 maintains the high speed state because the payout counter XC addition process based on the reception of the prize ball command is executed at a timing before the timing at which the payout counter XC becomes 2. .

<About power-on setting processing>
The power-on process in step S109 of the main process (FIG. 11) will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1501, each of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4 is grasped. Here, in the power failure information storage process of step S201 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12), when it is determined that there is a power failure, a process of saving various information stored in the main RAM 204 is executed. The information to be stored includes the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4. For this reason, in step S1501, when the process of step S108 of the main process is not executed, that is, when the stored data is normal and the power failure flag is set to 1, each stored at the time of power failure is stored. The winning ball counters PC1 to PC4 are read out. On the other hand, when the data in the main RAM 204 is initialized, 0 is read as each of the prize ball counters PC1 to PC4.

  After that, in step S1502, it is determined whether or not the single prize ball counter PC4 is zero. If the single prize ball counter PC4 is 0, the process proceeds to step S1505. On the other hand, if the single prize ball counter PC4 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1503, and the same number of single prize ball commands as the single prize ball counter PC4 is set as an output target command. In step S1504, one prize ball counter PC4 is cleared to 0, and the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the three prize ball counter PC3 is zero. If the three prize ball counter PC3 is 0, the process proceeds to step S1508. On the other hand, if the three prize ball counter PC3 is not 0, the process advances to step S1506 to set the three prize ball command as an output target command. In step S1507, 1 is subtracted from the three prize ball counter PC3, and the process proceeds to step S1508.

  In step S1508, it is determined whether the ten-award counter PC2 is zero. If the ten award ball counter PC2 is 0, the process proceeds to step S1511. On the other hand, if the 10-prize counter PC2 is not 0, the process advances to step S1509 to set the 10-prize ball command as an output target command. In step S1510, 1 is decremented by 10 award counters PC2, and the process proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1511, it is determined whether or not the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is zero. If the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is 0, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the 15 prize ball counter PC1 is not 0, the process advances to step S1512 to set the 15 prize ball command as an output target command. In step S1513, 1 is subtracted from the 15 winning ball counter PC1 and the process is terminated.

  According to this process, when a winning opportunity that has not yet been paid out has occurred at the time of a power failure, a winning ball command based on the winning opportunity is output when the power is restored. Thereby, it can avoid that a player produces a disadvantage by a power failure.

  Here, when a prize ball command is output when the power is restored, the buffer area for outputting the prize ball command is undefined, the storage area of the prize ball command storage area 214a is undefined, or the like. Therefore, a prize ball command transmission error is likely to occur.

  On the other hand, according to the above process, the prize ball command is output so that the prize ball command output first becomes one prize ball command with the minimum number of game balls set among the prize ball commands. The order to be set is set. Thereby, even if a transmission error occurs for the first prize ball command transmitted first, there are few disadvantages given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the first prize ball command transmission error at the time of power recovery.

  In particular, the occurrence frequency of a prize ball command transmission error after power recovery generally decreases as the number of prize ball command outputs increases. In this regard, according to the above processing, in the initial stage after the power supply is restored, a plurality of single award ball commands are set as output targets. As a result, in a situation where a transmission error is relatively likely to occur, one award ball command is easily set, so that a player's disadvantage based on the transmission error can be more suitably suppressed.

  Here, in the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency for the second operation port 34 is higher than the other winning frequencies, so that the single winning ball counter PC4 is likely to overflow. On the other hand, the order of prize ball commands is set so that one prize ball command is output preferentially. Then, the same number of one-award-ball commands as the one-award-ball counter PC4 are output, and the one-award ball counter PC4 is cleared to zero. Thus, even if the single prize ball counter PC4 at the time of a power failure is close to the upper limit, even if the support mode after power return is the high frequency support mode, the single prize ball counter PC4 does not overflow. It has become.

  In this case, a plurality of single prize ball commands are output, while one other prize ball command is output. This prevents the payout counter XC of the payout side RAM 214 from overflowing. That is, if a plurality of other prize ball commands are output, the number of game balls to be paid out is large based on the other prize ball commands, and the payout counter XC is likely to overflow. On the other hand, the number of game balls to be paid out for one award ball command is one, so that even if a plurality of game balls are output, the payout counter XC is unlikely to overflow. Therefore, a plurality of single prize ball commands are output at the same time, while one is outputted for other prize ball commands, thereby suppressing overflow of both the single prize ball counter PC4 and the payout counter XC. be able to.

  The prize ball counters PC1 to PC3 other than the one prize ball counter PC4 are used for setting a prize ball command in the payout output process of the timer interrupt process thereafter. Thereby, it is possible to decentralize the output of prize ball commands.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In the high frequency support mode, all the game balls flowing down the right side area of the variable display unit 36 are configured to win the second operation port 34. Specifically, a guide nail 38b for guiding a game ball flowing down the right region to the second working port 34 when the electric accessory 34a is in an open state is provided. In the high-frequency support mode, the period during which the electric accessory 34a is closed is set to be shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Thereby, the winning to the 2nd operation opening 34 occurs by the launch of the game ball to the right field. In this case, since the number of winning balls based on winning in the second operating port 34 (the number of gaming balls paid out based on winning) is 1, the number of gaming balls on the player side varies under the high frequency support mode. There is no. That is, in the high frequency support mode, the game can be performed while maintaining the number of game balls. Thereby, the willingness to game can be maintained, without encouraging a player with excessive euphoria.

  Here, in a configuration in which a plurality of game balls are paid out based on a winning at the second operation port 34, if an attempt is made to suppress an increase in the number of game balls in the high-frequency support mode, the winning frequency at the second operation port 34 It is necessary to suppress. In this case, for example, a configuration in which the opening time and closing time of the electric accessory 34a are adjusted is conceivable. Then, for the purpose of increasing the number of game balls, there is a case where a so-called stop-off is performed in which the game balls are not fired during the closing time but are emitted only during the opening time. However, assuming that a stop-off is performed, adjusting the prize ball, for example, reducing the winning frequency to the through gate 35, etc., may cause an unexpected disadvantage to a player who is playing a regular game. Will give.

  In particular, in the pachinko machine 10, the hold information acquired based on winning in the second operating port 34 is more advantageous to the player than the hold information acquired based on winning in the first operating port 33. It has become a thing. For this reason, for example, if the hold information based on the winning to the second operating port 34 is decreased by reducing the winning frequency to the through gate 35 or the like, the determination process for the hold information based on the winning to the first operating port 33 is performed. Since it will be executed, it may be disadvantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the game ball flowing down the right region is always awarded to the second operating port 34, and the high frequency support mode , The change display time of the accessory display unit 44 and the closing time of the electric accessory 34a were set shorter than the launching period of the game ball. Thereby, it is in a state in which a winning to the second working port 34 is almost always possible. Then, the number of winning balls based on winning in the second working port 34 is set to one. Therefore, the act of stopping can be made meaningless.

  In the case of such a configuration, in the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency to the second operation port 34 is increased. For this reason, if the configuration is such that one prize ball command is transmitted each time a prize is awarded to the second operation port 34, processing corresponding to the one prize command is executed every time one prize ball command is received. There is a concern that the processing load of the payout side MPU 212 increases.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of winnings are made to the second operation port 34, a plurality of one-award ball commands are collectively transmitted. As a result, since the payout-side MPU 212 can perform processing collectively, a local processing load increases, but the processing load can be reduced as a whole. In addition, by collectively processing the prize balls, it is possible to collect the prize balls for the player. As a result, the player feels that a lot of prize balls have been paid out. Therefore, the motivation for a game can be improved.

  Further, in the configuration in which the payout motor 127 rotates in the high speed mode when the payout counter XC is 3 or more, one prize ball in which the number less than the number of game balls that trigger the high speed mode is set as the prize ball By adopting a configuration in which three commands are transmitted together, the payout motor 127 can be started to rotate in the high speed mode. Thereby, payout of a prize ball can be performed suitably.

  That is, when award balls are paid out in the high-speed mode, it can be recognized that a lot of prize balls have been paid out, and the motivation for the game can be improved. However, if only the high-speed mode is set and the low-speed mode is not set, the period during which the prize ball is paid out becomes extremely short, and the willingness to play is reduced. However, if prize balls are frequently paid out in the low-speed mode, the period required for paying out the game balls becomes long, giving a prolonged impression, and there is a possibility that the willingness to play is reduced.

  Further, if the rotation mode is frequently switched, a burden on the payout motor 127 becomes large, and the payout motor 127 is likely to break down.

  From the above, it is preferable to set the low speed mode and the high speed mode and to maintain the high speed mode as much as possible.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, by sending one award ball command together, the payout motor 127 starts rotating in the high speed mode regardless of the payout counter XC. Thereby, the payout motor 127 can be easily rotated in the high speed mode, and the frequency of switching the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 can be suppressed.

  In addition, in the high frequency support mode, a single award ball command set based on a winning to the second operation port 34 having a higher winning frequency than other winnings is output with priority over other winning ball commands. It was set as the structure to do. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the overflow of the single prize ball counter PC4 exceeding the upper limit value.

  In particular, in the main process executed when the power is turned on, when a prize ball command is output, one prize ball command with a small number of prize balls is output with priority over other prize ball commands. Thereby, even if a transmission error occurs in the first prize ball command when the power is turned on, the player's profit based on the transmission error can be reduced.

  Further, when the single prize ball counter PC4 is equal to or larger than a specific value (for example, 200) which is smaller than the upper limit value, a part of the prize balls based on the single prize ball counter PC4 is 15 prize ball counter PC1. The prize ball is converted into a prize ball based on the above, and one prize ball counter PC4 is subtracted. Thereby, the overflow of the single prize ball counter PC4 can be more suitably suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of wins to the second operating port 34 is equal to the number of prize balls that triggers the payout motor 127 to rotate in the high speed mode, one prize ball command is given for the number of times the prize has been won. Although (3) outputs are used, the present invention is not limited to this. In short, it is sufficient that the number of winnings in the second operation port 34 that triggers the output of a single winning ball command is greater than the number of winning balls that triggers the payout motor 127 to rotate in the high speed mode. For example, when the number of wins to the second operation port 34 is four or more, four single-ball commands may be output. In other words, the number of winning balls based on winning in the second operating port 34 is n, the number of winning times of the second operating port 34 that triggers the output of the winning ball command is m, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the high speed mode. If the payout counter XC as an opportunity becomes k, it is only necessary to be configured to satisfy “n × m ≧ k”.

  However, from the viewpoint of reducing the time lag from winning a prize to paying out a winning ball, it is preferable to set “n × m = k”.

  On the other hand, if attention is paid to the point that the rotation mode of the dispensing motor 127 is maintained at the high speed mode, it is preferable that “n × m> k”. That is, for example, when outputting three single ball commands, the payout counter XC becomes 3, and rotation starts in the high speed mode. Thereafter, if the prize ball command is not output before the next prize ball is paid out, the high-speed mode is switched to the low-speed mode. For this reason, it is assumed that the switching frequency of the rotation mode increases and the burden on the payout motor 127 increases.

  On the other hand, if “n × m> k”, the high-speed mode period based on one award ball command can be lengthened, so that the frequency of outputting a prize ball command during the high-speed mode period can be increased. Thus, the high-speed mode of the payout motor 127 can be more suitably maintained.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of single ball commands are collectively output based on the occurrence of winnings a plurality of times regardless of the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Thus, it may be configured to switch between a case where a plurality of one award ball commands are output based on occurrence of a plurality of winnings and a case where one award ball command is output every time a winning occurs. Specifically, before executing the process of step S1001, it is determined whether or not it is the high frequency support mode, and if it is the high frequency support mode, the processes of steps S1001 to S1006 are executed. On the other hand, if the low-frequency support mode is set, it is determined whether or not the single prize ball counter PC4 is zero. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S1007. If it is not 0, one award ball command is set, and one award ball counter PC4 is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1007. Thereby, in the low frequency support mode, it is possible to reduce the time lag between the winning timing to the second operation port 34 and the payout timing of the winning ball based on the winning.

Second Embodiment
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the payout of the game ball based on the winning to the second working port 34 is different from the first embodiment. The different points will be described.

<About processing on the main MPU 202 side>
First, the winning detection process by the second operating port winning detection sensor 83b in the timer interrupt process on the main MPU 202 side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This processing is executed in place of the processing in steps S304 to S307 in the first embodiment.

  First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the second working opening winning detection sensor 83b corresponds to winning of a game ball. If the detection result does not correspond to winning, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the detection result corresponds to winning, the process proceeds to step S1602, and the second working opening winning flag is set.

  In step S1603, one prize ball counter PC4 is incremented by one. Then, it progresses to step S1604 and it is determined whether it is measuring during a specific period. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer counter for a specific period is zero.

  If the specific period timer counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the specific period timer counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1605, and measurement of the specific period is started. Specifically, a specific value (for example, 1250) corresponding to the specific period is set in the specific period timer counter. Then, this process ends.

  Here, the specific period in the present embodiment is set so that the single prize ball counter PC4 does not overflow. Specifically, the specific period (5 sec) is set shorter than the period (255 × 0.6 sec) required for the game ball launching mechanism 51 to launch 255 game balls. As a result, even if the game balls that have been fired are all won in the second operation port 34 by firing the game balls toward the right region in the high frequency support mode, The individual ball counter PC4 does not overflow.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the number of commands set as an output target during the timer interrupt process of the main MPU 202 is not limited. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number of upper limit commands that can be set in one timer interrupt process is determined in advance. As a result, in one timer interrupt process, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a process drop caused by setting an excessive command.

  In this case, in one timer interrupt process, the upper limit command number is set so that at least one award ball command can be set. That is, in the timer interrupt process, the command number that is one more than the maximum command number that can be set in other processes is set as the upper limit command number.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 12, the payout output process including the setting process of the prize ball command is executed on the rear side in the timer interrupt process. In particular, in the processing in steps S215 to S217 executed after the payout output processing, processing for outputting a command is not executed. For this reason, in the winning ball command setting process, it is possible to set the winning ball command until the upper limit command number is reached.

  Next, prize ball command setting processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1701, it is determined whether a specific period has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the specific period timer counter is zero. If the specific period has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1705. On the other hand, if the specific period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1702, and the single prize ball counter PC4 is grasped. Thereafter, in step S1703, processing for setting a specific prize ball command as an output target is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1704.

  The specific prize ball command is one of a plurality of types of prize ball commands stored in the command storage area 203b, and has a data configuration in which the upper byte is the specific prize ball command, and the lower byte is 0. It has become. In step S1703, the specific prize ball command is read from the command storage area 203b. Then, one prize ball counter PC4 grasped in step S1702 is set in the lower byte of the specific prize ball command. Then, the specific prize ball command is set as an output target. As a result, the specific prize ball command in which the number of winnings to the second operation port 34 generated during the specific period is set is output to the payout control device 78. Therefore, it is possible to deal with a plurality of winnings with one command. Therefore, it is possible to easily pay out game balls in the high-speed mode, and it is possible to reduce the number of commands to be output.

  In step S1704, it is determined whether the number of commands set in the current timer interrupt process is less than the upper limit number of commands. If the set command number is the same as the upper limit command number, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is less than the upper limit number of commands, in step S1705, other prize ball command setting processing is executed, and this processing is terminated. The other prize ball command setting processes are basically the same as those in steps S1007 to S1015 in the prize ball command setting process (FIG. 20) in the first embodiment, but each prize ball command is set as an output target. Each time it is determined, it is determined whether or not the upper limit command number has been reached. If the upper limit command number has been reached, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

<About the winning ball setting process in the payout side MPU 212>
Next, the winning ball setting process executed by the payout side MPU 212 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1801, it is determined whether an unset prize ball command exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a. If there is no unset prize ball command, the process is terminated as it is. If there is an unset prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1802, and the prizes stored in the prize ball command storage area 214a. Grasping the first prize ball command among the ball commands.

  In a succeeding step S1803, it is determined whether or not the recognized prize ball command is a specific prize ball command. If it is not a specific prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1808, whereas if it is a specific prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S1804 to grasp numerical information of the lower byte of the specific prize ball command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1805, and the numerical information of the lower byte is added to the payout counter XC. As a result, the number of game balls corresponding to the number of winnings to the second operating port 34 generated during the specific period is added to the payout counter XC. Note that since the number of payout game balls based on winning in the second operation port 34 is one, the number of payouts to the second operation port 34 is the number of game balls to be paid out as it is.

  In step S1805, the winning ball command that is the current grasp target is deleted.

  Thereafter, in step S1806, it is determined whether there is an unset prize ball command. If there is an unset prize ball command, the process advances to step S1807 to grasp the next prize ball command.

  After executing the processing in step S1807, other prize ball command corresponding processing is executed in step S1808. Specifically, the process of step S1307 to step S1315 in the prize ball setting process (FIG. 23) of the first embodiment is executed.

  When a negative determination is made in step S1806, or after the processing in step S1808 is executed, it is determined in step S1809 whether the payout counter XC is 4 or more. If the payout counter XC is less than 4, the process is terminated as it is. If the payout counter XC is 4 or more, the award ball permission signal is set to the LOW level in step S1810 and the process is terminated. To do.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the winning to the second operation port 34 that occurs during the specific period is counted, and the specific prize ball command in which the count value is set in the lower byte is output. As a result, the processing load associated with command transmission is reduced compared to a configuration in which a single award ball command is output each time a winning is made to the second operation port 34 or a configuration in which a single award ball command is output collectively. Mitigation can be achieved.

  Further, the specific period is set to a period in which the single award ball counter PC4 does not overflow even when all the game balls launched during the specific period win the second operation port 34. Specifically, the specific period is set to be larger than a multiplication value of the game ball firing cycle and the single prize ball counter PC4. Thereby, the overflow of the single prize ball counter PC4 can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the specific prize ball command in which the number of winnings to the second operation port 34 during the specific period is set is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Also good. Specifically, one prize ball counter PC4 is divided by 15 and the quotient is added to 15 prize ball counter PC1. Then, the remainder of the division may be further divided by 3, and the quotient may be added to the three prize ball counters PC3 to output the same number of one prize ball commands as the remainder. As a result, it is not necessary to separately provide a specific prize ball command, and the command capacity can be reduced.

  Further, for example, the number of wins to the second operation port 34 during a specific period may be divided into two numerical values, and two specific prize ball commands each set with each numerical value may be output. In this case, when each specific prize ball command is received, each numerical value set in both specific prize ball commands may be added to the payout counter XC.

  In short, the configuration may be such that the number of prize balls commands smaller than the same number as the payout counter XC is output while maintaining the number of prize balls.

  In the present embodiment, the specific prize ball command is output regardless of the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a specific prize ball command is output according to the gaming state, a winning occurs. A configuration may be adopted in which a single prize ball command is output each time the command is output. Specifically, before executing the process of step S1701, it is determined whether or not it is the high frequency support mode, and if it is the high frequency support mode, the processes of steps S1701 to S1703 are executed. On the other hand, if the low-frequency support mode is set, it is determined whether or not the single prize ball counter PC4 is zero. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S1704, while if it is not 0, one prize ball command is set, and one prize ball counter PC4 is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1704. Thereby, in the low frequency support mode, it is possible to reduce the time lag between the winning timing to the second operation port 34 and the payout timing of the winning ball based on the winning.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration relating to the payout of the game ball based on the winning to the second working port 34 is different from the first embodiment. The different points will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when a winning at the second working port 34 is detected, the second working port winning flag is set, and one winning ball counter PC4 is incremented by one. And the winning detection process by the 2nd operation opening winning detection sensor 83b is complete | finished, without performing the process which concerns on the measurement of a specific period.

  Next, prize ball command setting processing executed by the main MPU 202 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not the single prize ball counter PC4 is not zero. If the single prize ball counter PC4 is not 0, the process advances to step S1902 to set a single prize ball command as an output target. After that, in step S1903, 1 is decremented from the single prize ball counter PC4.

  After executing the process of step S1903 or when determining negative in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1904, and other prize ball command setting processes are executed. Specifically, the process from step S1007 to step S1015 of the prize ball command setting process (FIG. 20) in the first embodiment is executed.

  According to this processing, a single prize ball command is output each time the single prize ball counter PC4 is counted up. Thereby, compared with the structure which transmits several single prize ball commands collectively, the processing load which concerns on prize ball command transmission can be distributed.

  Next, prize ball setting processing executed by the payout side MPU 212 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not there is a target prize ball command. If there is no prize ball command, the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S2002 to grasp the first prize ball command.

  In a succeeding step S2003, it is determined whether or not the recognized prize ball command is a single prize ball command. If it is not a single prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S2010. If it is a single prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S2004, and it is determined whether or not a prize ball is being paid out. If the prize ball is being paid out, the process advances to step S2005 to execute a process of adding 1 to the payout counter XC, and erase the one prize ball command that has been grasped this time.

  On the other hand, if the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S2006, where 1 is added to the hold counter stored in the hold counter area provided in the payout side RAM 214, and the one prize ball command that has been grasped this time is deleted. To do. In step S2007, it is determined whether or not the hold counter is 3.

  If the hold counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S2010. If the hold counter is 3, the process proceeds to step S2008, and 3 is added to the payout counter XC. Thereafter, in step S2009, the hold counter is reset, and in detail, 0 is cleared.

  Since the processing from step S2010 to step S2014 is the same as the processing from step S1806 to step S1810, description thereof will be omitted.

  According to the present embodiment described above in detail, in the configuration in which one prize ball command is output each time a winning is made to the second operation port 34, one prize ball is being paid out. When a prize ball command is received, the payout counter XC is incremented by one. As a result, the rotation mode of the dispensing motor 127 can easily shift from the low speed mode to the high speed mode, and the high speed mode can be easily maintained. On the other hand, when a single prize ball command is received under a situation where no prize ball is being paid out, the process of updating the hold counter is executed instead of immediately executing the process of updating the payout counter XC. Then, a process of adding 3 to the payout counter XC based on the fact that the hold counter becomes 3 is executed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the dispensing motor 127 from starting to rotate in the low speed mode, and to start in the high speed mode. Therefore, it is possible to suitably pay out game balls.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the winning ball is being paid out, the payout counter XC is uniformly incremented by 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined whether or not the high-speed mode is set. Only in some cases, the payout counter XC may be incremented by one. In this case, switching of the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 can be further suppressed. That is, when the payout counter XC is 2, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is the low speed mode. In this situation, when the payout counter XC is incremented by 1, the rotation mode of the payout motor 127 is switched from the low speed mode to the high speed mode, and thereafter, a prize ball command is not output before the next prize ball is paid out. Then, the high speed mode is switched to the low speed mode again. For this reason, it is assumed that the frequency of switching the rotation mode increases and the burden on the payout motor 127 increases.

  On the other hand, by setting the payout counter XC to be added in the high speed mode, the payout counter XC is not added in the low speed mode, thereby suppressing the frequency of switching the rotation mode. It is possible to reduce the burden on the payout motor 127. However, when paying attention to speeding up the payout of the prize balls, a configuration of uniformly adding is preferable.

  In addition, when a negative determination is made in step S2004, a process of determining whether or not the high-frequency support mode is in the stage before executing the process of step S2006 may be executed. In this case, in the case of the high frequency support mode, the process of steps S2006 to S2009 is executed, while in the case of the low frequency support mode, the process of step S2005 may be executed. Thereby, the time lag between the winning timing to the second operating port 34 and the payout timing of the winning ball based on the winning can be reduced.

  Specifically, in the low frequency support mode, since the winning frequency to the second working port 34 is low, the period required for the number of winnings to the second working port 34 to be three times tends to be long. For this reason, the said time lag tends to become long and it is easy to give a disadvantage to a player. On the other hand, by setting it as the said structure, the said time lag can be made small and the said problem can be avoided.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

  (1) In each of the above embodiments, the single prize ball counter area 234 is configured to be 1 byte, but is not limited to this, and may be 2 bytes or 3 bytes or more. Thereby, the overflow of the single prize ball counter area 234 can be suppressed.

  That is, in the high frequency support mode, if the game ball flows down the right side region, the single operation ball counter area 234 is easily counted up because the second operation port 34 is almost certainly won. The counter area 234 is likely to overflow. On the other hand, with respect to the single ball counter area 234 corresponding to the second operating port 34 that is easy to count up, that is, easy to win, the overflow is suppressed by increasing the upper limit number. Thereby, it can suppress giving an unexpected disadvantage to a player.

  In this case, instead of handling the numerical information of 1 using 2 bytes, it is preferable to use a double counter format that handles numerical information for each byte. Thereby, since it can be handled in the same manner as other counters, it is possible to reduce the processing load and simplify the processing configuration.

  (2) In the first embodiment, in the configuration in which the winning frequency to the second operating port 34 is high under the condition of the high-frequency support mode, the single prize ball command based on the winning to the second operating port 34 However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to collectively output 15 prize ball commands based on winning to the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, since it becomes possible to pay out the prize balls more collectively, the player's willingness to play can be improved more suitably. The same applies to the second and third embodiments.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, the number of winning balls (the number of game balls to be paid out) based on winning in the second operating port 34 is one, but is not limited to this, and is, for example, two or more. Also good. In this case, however, the number of game balls is not increased in the high frequency support mode. For example, the arrangement of the nails may be adjusted so that a part of the game balls flowing down the right region can win a prize in a situation where the electric accessory 34a is in the open state.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, when the second working port 34 is provided in the right region and the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, all game balls flowing down the right region win the second working port 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be employed in which the rails 48 and 49 are provided on the path or on the front side thereof. In this case, in the low frequency support mode, the game ball 24 is buried in the game board 24 so as not to obstruct the progress of the game ball. In the high frequency support mode, the fired game ball is placed on the front side of the game board 24 so as to enter. It is good also as a structure which protrudes. In short, it is only necessary that all game balls can be entered when a predetermined launch operation is performed.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, the payout counter XC that triggers the prize ball permission signal to be set to the HI level that permits the output of the prize ball command is set to 3 that triggers the payout motor 127 to enter the high speed mode. However, although it was set as the structure, it is not restricted to this, Three or more may be sufficient. In this case, the prize ball command can be acquired at an earlier stage, and overflow on the main MPU 202 side can be suppressed.

  (6) The payout counter XC may be configured to set the prize ball permission signal to the HI level when the payout motor 127 becomes 2 when the payout motor 127 enters the low speed mode. However, in this case, the frequency of switching the rotation mode of the dispensing motor 127 is increased. If paying attention to this point, it is better to set the prize ball permission signal to the HI level when the payout counter XC becomes 3 when the payout motor 127 enters the high speed mode.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, one prize ball command is preferentially output over other prize ball commands regardless of the support mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the low frequency support mode, a configuration may be adopted in which prize ball commands are output in descending order of the number of prize balls.

  Also, in gaming machines having different winning frequencies for each winning opening (each operation port 33, 34, general winning opening 31, etc.) according to the gaming state, a winning ball command based on winning with a high winning frequency is given priority. You may comprise so that it may be output. For example, for example, by providing an electric accessory at the first operating port 33 and performing an opening / closing operation of the electric accessory, the winning frequency of the first operating port 33 is increased to other winning ports. Thus, the order of processing related to the setting of the prize ball command may be set so that the three prize ball commands are output preferentially.

  (8) In each of the embodiments described above, there is only one second operation port 34, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of second operation ports 34 may be provided. In this case, the winning balls based on winning in each of the second operation ports are the same, but the winning frequency may be different. Furthermore, a plurality of single prize ball counters are provided corresponding to the respective second operation ports. And it is good also as a structure which moves a count number from the counter for single prize balls corresponding to the 2nd operation opening with high winning frequency to the counter for single prize balls corresponding to the 2nd operation opening with low winning frequency. Thereby, the overflow of the counter for single prize balls corresponding to the 2nd operation mouth with high winning frequency can be controlled.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the hold information based on winning in the first working port 33 and the hold information based on winning in the second working port 34 are distinguished and grasped, and the second operating port 34 is won. Although the hold information based on the above has been treated as more advantageous than the hold information based on winning in the first working port 33, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which both are not distinguished.

  (10) In the above embodiments, two types of rotation modes of the payout motor 127 are set, but the number of types may be more than this. In this case, it may be set so that the speed at which the game balls are paid out becomes relatively high as the payout counter XC gradually increases.

  (11) In each of the above embodiments, one winning ball is paid out based on a winning at the second working port 34, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game balls won at the second working port 34 Any configuration in which the same number of prize balls is performed may be used. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which three game balls are paid out based on three balls entering the second operation port 34.

  Further, the second working port collection passage 82b and the passage leading to the lower plate 62a may be connected so that the game ball that has entered the second working port 34 is led out to the lower plate 62a. Thereby, the game ball won in the second operation port 34 is led out to the lower plate 62a as it is, and a configuration in which the number of winning balls and the number of winning balls are the same can be easily realized.

  (12) Non-ballistic gaming machines, for example, equipped with a plurality of reels with a plurality of kinds of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, start rotation of the reels by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body that is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses and the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses and the like.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A privilege granting means (such as a payout device 77) for granting a privilege to the player;
A transmission means (main MPU 202) for transmitting a predetermined privilege grant command (single award ball command, etc.) when a predetermined privilege opportunity (winning to the second operation port 34, etc.) occurs;
Privilege control means (payment-side MPU 212) for controlling the privilege granting means so as to grant a privilege when the privilege grant command is received;
With
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the transmission means is configured to be able to collectively transmit the plurality of privilege grant commands based on occurrence of a plurality of privilege triggers.

  According to the feature A1, the plurality of privilege grant commands are collectively transmitted based on the occurrence of a plurality of privilege triggers. Thereby, in comparison with the configuration in which a privilege grant command is transmitted each time a privilege trigger occurs, a privilege can be granted in a lump, and therefore, the processing load relating to the control of the privilege control means can be reduced. At the same time, it is possible to increase the willingness to play the game by giving the privilege collectively.

Feature A2. The privilege granting means includes payout means (payout device 77) for paying out game media.
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high speed state (high speed mode) and a low speed state (low speed mode) in which the speed of paying out the game medium is relatively high and low.
The transmission means transmits a payout command (prize ball command) in which specific information for specifying the number of game media to be paid out is set as the privilege grant command,
The privilege control means includes:
Storage means (payout counter area 214b) storing payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts that is the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means;
When the payout command is received, the payout number information is updated so that the payout number is increased by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command, and when a plurality of the payout commands are received, Updating means (a function for updating the payout counter XC in the payout side MPU 212) to update the payout amount information so that the payout number increases by the total number of game media corresponding to the payout commands.
And when the number of payouts is greater than a predetermined specific number (3), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out in the high speed state, while the payout number is The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the gaming machine is payout control means for controlling the payout means so that the game medium is paid out in the low speed state when the number is less than the number.

  According to the feature A2, since the payout commands are output collectively, even if the number of game media corresponding to the payout command is smaller than the specific number, the payout number tends to be larger than the specific number. Thereby, it is expected that the payout means is likely to be in a high speed state. Therefore, in the configuration in which the high speed state and the low speed state are set as the payout mode of the payout means, it is possible to speed up the game medium payout.

Feature A3. The specific number is a first specific number;
The payout command includes a specific payout command (one award ball command) in which a second specific number (one) smaller than the first specific number is set,
The transmission means is generated a number of times that a specific privilege opportunity (winning to the second operation port 34) that triggers the specific payout command is set is greater than a quotient obtained by dividing the specific number by the first specific number. The gaming machine according to Feature A2, wherein the gaming machine transmits the specific payout command for the number of times.

  According to the feature A3, the payout by the payout means can be surely started at a high speed regardless of the payout number information stored in the storage means.

  Feature A4. The game according to Feature A3, wherein the transmission means transmits the specific payout command every time the specific privilege trigger occurs in a situation where the payout means operates in the high speed state. Machine.

  According to the feature A4, in a situation where the payout means is operating in a high speed state, the specific payout command is transmitted every time a specific privilege trigger occurs, so that the interval at which the payout number increases is expected to be shortened. . Thereby, the high-speed state of the payout means can be maintained.

  Feature A5. The transmission means transmits the privilege granting command regardless of the number of occurrences of the privilege trigger when a predetermined period has elapsed since the privilege trigger has occurred. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4.

  According to the feature A5, even when one privilege trigger occurs and the privilege trigger does not occur after that, when a specific period has elapsed, a privilege grant command based on the privilege trigger is transmitted. Thereby, it can avoid the situation where a privilege is not provided forever due to the fact that a privilege opportunity does not occur continuously.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A privilege granting means (such as a payout device 77) for granting a privilege to the player;
Transmission means (main MPU 202) for transmitting a predetermined privilege grant command (prize ball command) when a predetermined privilege opportunity (winning to the second working port 34, etc.) occurs;
Privilege control means (payment-side MPU 212) for controlling the privilege granting means so as to grant a privilege when the privilege grant command is received;
With
The transmission means is a command for granting a plurality of benefits based on the occurrence of a plurality of the privilege triggers, and includes a number of specific privilege grant commands (specification less than the number of occurrences of the privilege trigger). A gaming machine comprising a specific transmission means for transmitting a prize ball command.

  According to the feature B1, on the basis of occurrence of a plurality of privilege triggers, a command for granting a plurality of privileges, and a number of specific privilege grant commands less than the number of occurrences of the privilege trigger is transmitted. The Thereby, compared with the structure in which a privilege grant command is transmitted each time a privilege trigger occurs, it is possible to reduce the amount of command to be transmitted. Moreover, since a privilege can be provided collectively, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the control of the privilege control means, and it is possible to increase motivation for the game by collectively providing the privilege. .

  In addition, it is good for the said specific transmission means to be set as the structure which transmits the one specific privilege provision command for the privilege for the said multiple provisions based on the occurrence of multiple said privilege triggers. Thereby, the amount of commands to be transmitted can be more suitably reduced.

Feature B2. Measuring means for measuring a specific period (function of executing the processing of step S1605 and step S1701 in the main MPU 202);
Grasping means for grasping the number of occurrences of the privilege opportunity during the specific period (a function of updating the single prize ball counter PC4 in the main MPU 202);
With
The specific transmission means transmits the specific privilege grant command in which the grasping result of the grasping means is set when the measuring means measures that the specific period has elapsed. The gaming machine according to Feature B1.

  According to the feature B2, the specific privilege grant command in which the number of privilege triggers that occurred during the specific period is set is transmitted. Thereby, the configuration of the feature B1 can be realized with a relatively simple configuration.

Feature B3. The privilege granting means comprises payout means for paying out game media;
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high speed state (high speed mode) and a low speed state (low speed mode) in which the speed of paying out the game medium is relatively high and low.
The transmission means transmits a payout command in which specific information for specifying the number of game media to be paid out is set as the privilege grant command,
The privilege control means includes:
Storage means (payout counter area 214b) storing payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts that is the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means;
Update means for updating the payout amount information so as to increase the payout amount by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command when receiving the payout command (function of updating the payout counter XC at the payout MPU 212) )When,
And when the number of payouts is greater than a predetermined specific number (3), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out in the high speed state, while the payout number is A payout control means for controlling the payout means so that the game medium is paid out in the low speed state when the number is less than the number;
Based on the occurrence of a plurality of privilege triggers, the specific transmission means is set with specific information for specifying the number of game media based on the occurrence of the privilege triggers for the plurality as the specific privilege grant command. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or Feature B2, which transmits a specific payout command.

  According to the feature B3, since a payout command in which a plurality of privilege opportunities are collected is output, even if the number of game media corresponding to the payout command is smaller than the specific number, the payout number is larger than the specific number Easy to be. Thereby, it is expected that the payout means is likely to be in a high speed state. Therefore, in the configuration in which the high speed state and the low speed state are set as the payout mode of the payout means, it is possible to speed up the game medium payout.

Feature B4. The specific number is a first specific number;
The payout command includes a specific payout command (one award ball command) in which a second specific number (one) smaller than the first specific number is set,
As a predetermined specific period, a period during which a specific privilege trigger that triggers transmission of the specific payout command can occur a number of times greater than the quotient obtained by dividing the first specific number by the second specific number is measured. Measuring means (function for executing the processing of step S1605 and step S1701 in the main MPU 202);
Grasping means for grasping the number of occurrences of the privilege opportunity during the specific period (a function of updating the single prize ball counter PC4 in the main MPU 202);
With
The specific transmission means transmits the specific privilege grant command in which the grasping result of the grasping means is set when the measuring means measures that the specific period has elapsed. A gaming machine according to Feature B3.

  According to the feature B4, it is possible to reliably start payout by the payout means at a high speed regardless of the payout amount information stored in the storage means.

Feature B5. As a gaming state, a high-frequency state (high-frequency support mode) and a low-frequency state (low-frequency support mode) in which the occurrence frequency of the privilege opportunity is relatively high and low are set,
The specific transmission means transmits the specific privilege grant command when the high-frequency state is present,
The said transmission means is provided with the means to transmit the said privilege provision command, whenever the said privilege opportunity generate | occur | produces, when it is the said low frequency state, The characteristic B1- any one of the characteristics B1 characterized by the above-mentioned Gaming machine.

  According to the feature B5, in the case of a high frequency state, it is possible to collectively respond to the occurrence of a privilege opportunity by transmitting a specific privilege grant command. On the other hand, in the case of a low frequency state, since the occurrence frequency of the privilege opportunity is low, if it is configured to wait for the transmission of a specific privilege grant command until multiple occurrences, the timing of occurrence of the privilege trigger and the timing when the privilege is granted The time lag is likely to increase, and the willingness to play tends to decrease. In this regard, according to this feature, in a low-frequency state, by sending a privilege grant command every time a privilege trigger occurs, the time lag between the occurrence timing of the privilege trigger and the privilege grant timing can be reduced, A decrease in the willingness to play can be suppressed.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A payout means (payout device 77) for paying out game media;
A transmission means (main MPU 202) for transmitting a predetermined payout command when a predetermined specific opportunity (winning to the second operation port 34) occurs,
A payout control means (payout control device 78) for controlling the payout means so that the game medium is paid out when the payout command is received;
In gaming machines equipped with
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high speed state (high speed mode) and a low speed state (low speed mode) in which the speed of paying out the game medium is relatively high and low.
The payout control means includes
Storage means (payout counter area 214b) storing payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts that is the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means;
Update means for updating the number-of-payout information so as to increase the number of payouts by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command when receiving the payout command (function of updating the payout counter XC in the payout side MPU 212) When,
And when the number of payouts is greater than a predetermined specific number (three), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out in the high speed state, while the payout number is the specific number If less than, the game medium is controlled to be paid out in the low speed state,
The payout control means is a specific payout control means for controlling the payout means based on the reception of a plurality of predetermined specific payout commands (one award ball command) among the payout commands (third embodiment). A game machine having a function of executing a prize ball setting process of the payout side MPU 212 in FIG.

  According to the feature C1, by controlling the payout means based on the reception of a plurality of specific payout commands, the number of payouts when controlling the payout means tends to be larger than the specific number. Thereby, it is expected that the payout means is likely to be in a high speed state. Therefore, in the configuration in which the high speed state and the low speed state are set as the payout mode of the payout means, it is possible to speed up the game medium payout.

Feature C2. The specific number is a first specific number;
The specific payout command is a command for paying out a second specific number (1) of game media smaller than the first specific number;
The specific payout control means controls the payout means so that the game medium is paid out when the specific payout command is received by a number equal to or more than a quotient obtained by dividing the first specific number by the second specific number. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the gaming machine is a game machine.

  According to the feature C2, it is possible to reliably start paying out by the paying means in a high speed state regardless of the payout number information stored in the storage means.

Feature C3. The payout control means includes payout determination means (a function for executing the process of step S2004 in the payout side MPU 212) for determining whether or not payout is performed by the payout means.
When the payout determining means determines that the payout means has paid out, the updating means increases the payout number by the number of game media corresponding to the specific payout command each time the specific payout command is received. The gaming machine according to Feature C1 or Feature C2, which is an addition.

  According to the feature C3, when payout is performed by the payout means, the number of game media corresponding to the specific payout command is added to the payout number every time the specific payout command is received. Thereby, since the number of payouts is less likely to be smaller than the specific number, the high-speed state of the payout means can be maintained.

Feature C4. As the gaming state, a high frequency state (high frequency support mode) and a low frequency state (low frequency support mode) in which the occurrence frequency of the specific opportunity is relatively high and low are set,
The specific payout control means controls the payout means so that the payout means pays out the game medium based on receiving a plurality of the specific payout commands in the situation of the high frequency state.
The payout control means includes means for controlling the payout means so that the payout means pays out game media every time the specific payout command is received in the low-frequency state. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3.

  According to the feature C4, in the high-frequency state, the payout unit can be put into a high-speed state by performing a payout based on receiving a plurality of specific payout commands. On the other hand, since the occurrence frequency of the specific trigger is low in the low frequency state, the period required to receive a plurality of specific payout commands tends to be long. For this reason, the time lag between the occurrence timing of the specific opportunity and the payout timing of the game ball is likely to increase, and the willingness to play is likely to decrease. In this regard, according to this feature, in the low-frequency state, the time lag can be reduced by paying out the game medium each time a specific payout command is received, thereby suppressing a decrease in the willingness to play the game. Can do.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. When a first specific opportunity (winning to the second operation port 34) occurs, a first command (single ball command) is transmitted, and a second specific opportunity (winning to the first operation port 33, etc.) occurs. Transmission means (main MPU 202) for transmitting the second command (three prize ball commands etc.)
A privilege granting means (such as a payout device 77) that grants a first privilege when receiving the first command and grants a second privilege when receiving the second command;
In a gaming machine equipped with
First storage means (one prize ball counter area 234) in which first numerical information (one prize ball counter PC4) for specifying the number of times of granting the first privilege to be given the first privilege is stored. When,
When the first specific opportunity occurs, the first numerical value information is updated so that the first privilege grant count is incremented by 1, and when the first privilege is granted, the first privilege grant count is decremented by 1. First updating means for updating the first numerical value information (a function of updating the single prize ball counter PC4 in the main MPU 202),
Second storage means (three prize ball counter area 233) in which second numerical information (three prize ball counter PC3 and the like) for specifying the number of second benefit grants to be given the second prize is stored. Etc.)
When the second specific opportunity occurs, the second numerical information is updated so that the second privilege grant count is incremented by 1. When the second privilege is granted, the second privilege grant count is decremented by 1. Second updating means for updating the second numerical information (a function of updating the three prize ball counter PC3 in the main MPU 202),
With
As the gaming state, a specific gaming state (high frequency support mode) in which the occurrence frequency of the first specific opportunity is higher than the occurrence frequency of the second specific opportunity is set,
The upper limit number of each privilege grant count that can be stored in each storage means is predetermined,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the transmitting means transmits the first command preferentially over the second command at least in the specific gaming state.

  According to the feature D1, the first command based on the occurrence of the first specific trigger having a relatively high occurrence frequency is transmitted with higher priority than the second command based on the occurrence of the second specific trigger having a relatively low occurrence frequency. By doing so, the first privilege grant count is preferentially subtracted. Thereby, the overflow in which the first privilege grant count becomes the upper limit is less likely to occur. Therefore, the disadvantage of the player due to the overflow can be avoided.

Feature D2. The second privilege is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege,
The game according to Feature D1, wherein the transmission means transmits the second command preferentially over the first command when the game state is different from the specific game state. Machine.

  According to the feature D2, when the game state is different from the specific game state, the second command has priority. Thereby, since it can give to a player from an advantageous privilege, the motivation for a player's game can be aimed at.

Feature D3. The second privilege is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege,
Transmission means (wiring and prize ball command storage area 214a for connecting the main control device 71 and the payout control device 78) used for transmitting each command transmitted from the transmission means to the privilege granting means,
The transmission means includes a determination means for determining whether or not to transmit each command based on the supply of operating power to a control means (main MPU 202) that performs control related to a game,
Feature D1 or Feature D2 characterized in that, when it is determined by the determination means that each command is transmitted, the first command is transmitted first, and then the second command is transmitted. Game machines.

  Immediately after operating power is supplied to the control means, the state of the transmission means tends to become unstable. For this reason, a transmission error is likely to occur for a command transmitted first after operating power is supplied to the control means.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, since the first command that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is output first, even if a transmission error occurs for the first command, the player based on it There are few disadvantages. Thereby, a player's disadvantage based on a transmission error can be reduced.

Feature D4. The specific game state is a first specific game state,
As the gaming state, a second specific gaming state in which the occurrence frequency of the second specific opportunity is higher than the occurrence frequency of the first specific opportunity is set,
The transmission means transmits the first command preferentially over the second command when in the first specific gaming state, whereas the transmission means transmits the first command when in the second specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the second command is transmitted preferentially over a command.

  According to the feature D4, in the case where the winning frequency varies depending on the gaming state, it is possible to suitably suppress the overflow of each privilege grant count.

Feature D5. Means for executing a first determination process (the process of steps S1502 to S1504) for determining whether or not to transmit the first command based on the first numerical information stored in the first storage means;
Means for executing a second determination process (process of step S1505 to step S1507) for determining whether or not to transmit the second command based on the second numerical information stored in the second storage means;
With
The transmission means sequentially transmits commands determined as transmission targets by the determination processes,
The game according to any one of the features D1 to D4, wherein the determination process corresponding to the command to be transmitted with priority is executed before the other determination processes among the determination processes. Machine.

  According to the feature D5, the priority order of commands is determined by setting the order in which each determination process is executed. Thereby, it is possible to determine the priority order of the commands to be transmitted relatively easily while suppressing the complication of the configuration of the transmission means.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. When a first specific opportunity (winning to the second operation port 34) occurs, a first command (single ball command) is transmitted, and a second specific opportunity (winning to the first operation port 33, etc.) occurs. Transmission means (main MPU 202) for transmitting the second command (three prize ball commands etc.)
A privilege granting means (such as a payout device 77) that grants a first privilege when receiving the first command and grants a second privilege when receiving the second command;
A transmission means (wiring and prize ball command storage area 214a for connecting the main control device 71 and the payout control device 78) used for transmitting each command between the transmission means and the privilege grant means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The transmission means preferentially selects the first command over the second command as a command to be transmitted first after operating power is supplied to the control means (main MPU 202) for controlling the game. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  Immediately after operating power is supplied to the control means, the state of the transmission means tends to become unstable. For this reason, a transmission error is likely to occur for a command transmitted first after operating power is supplied to the control means.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, since the first command that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is output first, even if a transmission error occurs for the first command, the player based on it There are few disadvantages. Thereby, a player's disadvantage based on a transmission error can be reduced.

Feature E2. First storage means (one prize ball counter area 234) in which first numerical information (one prize ball counter PC4) for specifying the number of times of granting the first privilege to be given the first privilege is stored. When,
Second storage means (three prize ball counter area 233) in which second numerical information (three prize ball counter PC3) for specifying the number of second prize grants to be given the second privilege is stored. When,
When the supply of operating power to the control unit is stopped, a power failure response unit (function to execute the process of step S201 of the main MPU 202) that holds information stored in each storage unit;
With
Whether the transmission means transmits the commands based on the numerical information of the storage means held by the power interruption response means based on the supply of operating power to the control means. And when the number of occurrences of the first specific trigger is specified to be a plurality of times based on the information in the first storage means, the second command is transmitted after the plurality of first commands are transmitted. The gaming machine according to Feature E1, wherein the gaming machine is a transmitter.

  When operating power is supplied to the control means, a command transmission error may easily occur several times after the supply. In this regard, according to this feature, the second command is transmitted after the first command is transmitted a plurality of times. Thereby, the transmission error of the second command can be avoided.

  Feature E3. The gaming machine according to feature E2, wherein a specific gaming state (high frequency support mode) in which the occurrence frequency of the first specific opportunity is higher than the occurrence frequency of the second specific opportunity is set as the gaming state .

  According to the feature E3, the first command based on the occurrence of the first specific trigger having a relatively high occurrence frequency is transmitted with priority over the second command based on the occurrence of the second specific trigger having a relatively low occurrence frequency. By doing so, the first privilege grant count is preferentially subtracted. Thereby, the overflow in which the first privilege grant count becomes the upper limit is less likely to occur. Therefore, the disadvantage of the player due to the overflow can be avoided.

<Feature F group>
Feature F1. In a gaming machine equipped with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined specific opportunity occurs,
As the specific opportunity, a first specific opportunity (winning to the second operating port 34) and a second specific opportunity (winning to the variable winning device 32) different from the first specific opportunity are set,
The privilege granting means grants a first privilege when the first specific opportunity occurs, while granting a second privilege when the second specific trigger occurs,
First storage means (one prize ball counter area 234) in which first numerical information (one prize ball counter PC4) for specifying the number of times of granting the first privilege to be given the first privilege is stored. When,
When the first specific opportunity occurs, the first numerical value information is updated so that the first privilege grant count is incremented by 1, and when the first privilege is granted, the first privilege grant count is decremented by 1. First updating means for updating the first numerical value information (a function of updating the single prize ball counter PC4 of the main MPU 202),
Second storage means (15 prize ball counter area 231) in which second numerical information (15 prize ball counter PC1) for specifying the number of times to give the second privilege to be given the second prize is stored. When,
When the second specific opportunity occurs, the second numerical information is updated so that the second privilege grant count is incremented by 1. When the second privilege is granted, the second privilege grant count is decremented by 1. Second updating means for updating the second numerical information (function to update the counter PC1 for 15 prize balls of the main MPU 202),
With
As the gaming state, a specific gaming state (high frequency support mode) in which the occurrence frequency of the first specific opportunity is higher than the occurrence frequency of the second specific opportunity is set,
The upper limit number of each privilege grant count that can be stored in each storage means is predetermined,
Conversion update means (main) for updating each numerical information so that a part of the first privilege based on the first numerical information is converted into the second privilege when a predetermined conversion opportunity occurs. A game machine having a function of executing counter adjustment processing for prize balls of the side MPU 202).

  According to the feature F1, since the occurrence frequency of the first specific opportunity is relatively high in the specific gaming state, it is assumed that the first privilege grant count indicating the number of times to grant the first privilege approaches the upper limit number. There is a possibility that the first privilege grant count overflows. On the other hand, according to this feature, each numerical information is updated so that a part of the first privilege is converted into the second privilege. Thereby, the overflow of the 1st privilege provision number can be suppressed, maintaining the privilege provided to a player.

Feature F2. The privilege granting unit pays out a first specific number (1) of game media as the first privilege, and a second specific number (15) of the second specific number that is a specific multiple of the first specific number as the second privilege. Pays out game media,
The conversion updating means subtracts the first specific number and adds the second specific number so that the number of game media to be paid out to the player is the same, according to the feature F1, Game machines.

  According to the feature F2, since the game media given to the player are the same, it is possible to avoid giving a disadvantage to the player due to the conversion.

  As a detailed configuration, for example, “the conversion updating unit subtracts the first specific number by the specific multiple and adds 1 to the second specific number” can be considered.

Feature F3. Determination means (a function of executing the process of step S906 of the main MPU 202) for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is present;
The game machine according to Feature F1 or Feature F2, wherein the conversion update means updates the numerical value information when the determination means determines that the game state is the specific gaming state. .

  According to the feature F3, the update of each numerical information related to the privilege conversion is executed in a specific gaming state in which the occurrence frequency of the first specific opportunity is higher than the occurrence frequency of the second specific opportunity. Thereby, the overflow of the 1st privilege provision frequency | count can be suppressed suitably.

Feature F4. The privilege granting means
A payout means (payout device 77) for paying out game media as a privilege;
A payout control means (payout control device 78) for controlling the payout means;
With
A first payout command (one prize ball command) is transmitted based on the first numerical information stored in the first storage means, and based on the second numerical information stored in the second storage means. Transmission means (main MPU 202) for transmitting the second payout command (15 prize ball commands),
The payout control means includes
When the first payout command is received, the payout means is controlled so that the first specific number of the game media are paid out as the first privilege;
When the second payout command is received, the payout means is controlled so that a second specific number of game media that is a specific multiple of the first specific number is paid out as the second privilege,
The first update means updates the first numerical information so that the first privilege grant count is incremented by 1 each time the first specific trigger occurs, and whenever the first payout command is transmitted, Updating the first numerical information so that the first privilege grant count is decremented by 1,
The second updating means updates the second numerical information so that the second privilege grant count is incremented by 1 each time the second specific trigger occurs, and whenever the second payout command is transmitted, The second numerical information is updated so that the second privilege grant count is decremented by 1,
The payout control means includes means for outputting a prohibition signal (LOW level prize ball permission signal) for prohibiting transmission of the payout commands by the transmitting means when a predetermined prohibition condition is satisfied. ,
The gaming machine according to any one of features F1 to F3, wherein the conversion update unit is executed when the prohibition condition is satisfied.

  According to the feature F4, when the transmission of the payout command is prohibited, the first privilege grant count is not subtracted, so that it is easy to overflow. On the other hand, according to this feature, the conversion update means is updated when transmission of a payout command that is likely to overflow is prohibited, so that the overflow can be suitably suppressed.

  As a more specific configuration, “a determination unit that determines whether or not the prohibition signal is output is provided, and when the determination unit determines that the prohibition signal is output, the conversion update unit On the other hand, when it is determined that the prohibition signal has not been output, the output of the payout command by the transmitting means is executed while updating is performed. " As a result, when the prohibition signal is output, the conversion update unit is updated instead of the process related to transmission by the transmission unit, so that the processing load can be reduced.

<Feature G group>
Feature G1. A payout means (payout device 77) for paying out game media;
A payout control means (payout control device 78) for controlling the payout means;
Transmitting means (main MPU 202) for transmitting a payout command for paying out the game medium to the payout control means when a predetermined specific opportunity occurs;
With
In the gaming machine that controls the payout means so that when the payout command is received, the game medium is paid out in a number corresponding to the payout command when the payout command is received.
The payout means is configured to be switchable between a high speed state (high speed mode) and a low speed state (low speed mode) in which the speed of paying out the game medium is relatively high and low.
The payout control means includes
Storage means (payout counter area 214b) storing payout number information (payout counter XC) for specifying the number of payouts as the number of game media to be paid out as a privilege by the payout means;
Update means for updating the number-of-payout information so that the number of payouts is increased by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command when receiving the payout command (function for executing a prize ball setting process of the payout side MPU 212) )When,
And when the number of payouts is greater than a predetermined specific number (three), the payout means is controlled so that the game medium is paid out in the high speed state, while the payout number is the specific number If less than, the game medium is controlled to be paid out in the low speed state,
The payout control means includes a permission signal output means for outputting a permission signal (HI level prize ball permission signal) for permitting transmission of the payout command to the transmission means,
The transmission means is in a state in which the payout command can be transmitted when the permission signal is input,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the permission signal output means is configured to output the permission signal in a situation where the number of payouts is equal to or greater than the specific number.

  According to the feature G1, since the permission signal can be output in a situation where the number of payouts is larger than the specific number, it can be expected that a payout command is output during the high speed state. This can be expected to maintain a high speed state. Therefore, the game medium can be paid out at a high speed, and a decrease in the willingness to play due to the slow payout of the game medium can be suppressed. Since the frequency of switching between the high speed state and the low speed state can be reduced, the burden on the payout means can be reduced.

Feature G2. A payout detection means (payout ball detection sensor 128) for detecting the game medium paid out by the payout means;
The update means updates the payout amount information so that the payout number is decremented by 1 each time the payout detection means detects the payout of the game medium.
The permission signal output means outputs the permission signal based on the fact that the number of payouts has reached the specific number,
When the permission signal is input, the transmission means is configured to be able to output the payout command between the timing when the permission signal is output and the time when the game ball is paid out in the high speed state by the payout means. The gaming machine according to Feature G1, wherein the gaming machine is configured as described above.

  According to the feature G2, since the number of game media that triggers the output of the permission signal and the number of game media that triggers the payout mode of the payout means are set to be the same, excessive payout to the storage means Setting the number-of-payout information indicating the number can be suppressed. Thereby, even if the information in the storage means is erased for some reason, the disadvantage of the player can be suppressed to the minimum.

  In such a configuration, since the payout command can be output between the time when the permission signal is output and the time when the game ball is paid out, before the switching from the high speed state to the low speed state after the permission signal is output. The payout command is expected to be output at the stage. When the payout command is output, the payout number increases, so that the payout means maintains the high speed state. As a result, switching between the low speed state and the high speed state in a configuration in which the number of game media that triggers the output of the permission signal and the number of game media that triggers the payout means to be in the high speed state are set to be the same. The frequency can be reduced.

  Feature G3. Prohibiting means for prohibiting transmission of the payout command by the transmitting means based on the fact that the payout number is equal to or greater than a specified number greater than the specific number (outputs a LOW level prize ball permission signal in the payout MPU 212) The gaming machine according to the feature G1 or the feature G2, which is provided with a function or the like.

  According to the feature G3, it is possible to suppress an excessive number of payouts being set in the payout number information while maintaining the high-speed state of the payout means. Thereby, overflow of the number-of-payout information can be suppressed. Further, even if an abnormality occurs in the payout amount information, there are few disadvantages given to the player, so that the player's disadvantage due to the abnormality in the payout amount information can be reduced.

Feature G4. The transmission means can transmit a plurality of the payout commands together,
The update means updates the payout amount information so that the payout amount increases by the sum of the number of game media corresponding to the payout commands.
The gaming machine according to Feature G3, wherein the prohibiting unit determines whether or not to prohibit transmission of the payout command after the updating unit has updated each payout command.

  According to the characteristic G4, when the payout commands are transmitted in a lump, after the payout number information for each payout command is updated, it is determined whether or not transmission of the payout command is prohibited. . As a result, the number of transmissions can be reduced and the number of times of determination may be one, so that the processing is compared with the configuration in which it is determined whether or not to prohibit each time each payout command is updated. The load can be reduced.

Feature G5. The upper limit of the number of payouts stored in the storage means is predetermined,
The withdrawal command includes
A first payout command (one prize ball command) in which the number of game media to be paid out is the first number;
A second payout command (three prize ball commands, etc.) in which the number of game media to be paid out is a second number greater than the first number;
Is included,
In the predetermined periodic process (timer interrupt process), the transmission means can transmit a plurality of the first payout commands at a time, and can transmit only one of the second payout commands. The gaming machine according to Feature G4, wherein:

  According to the feature G5, a plurality of first payout commands with a relatively small number of game media to be paid out are transmitted, while one second payout command with a relatively large number of game media to be paid out is transmitted. Thus, the payout means can be brought into a high speed state while suppressing the number of payouts from reaching the upper limit.

<Feature H group>
Feature H1. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 51);
Variable entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (Second working port 34);
Variable entry control means (main-side MPU 202) for performing variable entry control for switching the state of the variable entry means;
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the variable ball entry means, privilege grant means (payout device 77 or the like) for paying out one game ball as a privilege;
A gaming machine equipped with.

  According to the feature H1, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, one game ball is paid out. Thereby, a game can be advanced, suppressing the increase / decrease in a game ball | bowl.

Feature H2. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 51);
Variable entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (Second working port 34);
Variable entry control means (main-side MPU 202) for performing variable entry control for switching the state of the variable entry means;
Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the variable ball entry means, privilege grant means (payout device 77 or the like) for paying out one game ball as a privilege;
In the situation where the variable entry means is in the first state, a game ball flowing down a predetermined specific game area (a right area of the variable display unit 36) out of the game areas enters the variable entry means. A guiding means (guidance nail 38b) for guiding the game ball to the variable pitching means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature H2, in a situation in which the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball enters the variable ball entry means by firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the specific game area. Is possible. When a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, one game ball is paid out. Thereby, a game can be advanced in the state which maintained the number of game balls.

Feature H3. The launching means is for launching a game ball at a predetermined launch cycle,
As the gaming state, a high expectation state (high frequency support mode) in which the expectation of entering the variable entry means is relatively high and low and a low expectation state (low frequency support mode) are set. And
The variable entry control means controls the variable entry means so that a period of the second state is shorter than the firing cycle in the high expectation state. A gaming machine according to H2.

  According to the feature H3, in the high expectation state, the period of the second state of the variable pitching means is shorter than the firing cycle. For this reason, in the high expectation state, almost all of the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable entry means regardless of the launch timing of the game balls by the launch means. Thereby, in the high expectation state, the game can be advanced while maintaining the number of game balls.

  Here, when the second state is set to be long in the variable pitching means, the game ball is not fired during the second state, and the so-called stop hit is performed in which the game ball is fired at the timing when the first state is reached. There is. In this case, the number of game balls may increase in the high expectation state. In particular, when the number of game balls to be paid out based on the entrance to the variable entrance means is plural, the increase in the number of game balls becomes significant.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, in the high expectation state, almost all of the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable entry means regardless of the timing of the release of the game balls by the launch means. For this reason, the above-mentioned stop hitting can be made meaningless. Thereby, stop hitting can be suppressed and the fairness of a game can be ensured.

<Feature I group>
Feature I1. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 51);
Variable entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (Second working port 34);
Variable entry control means (main-side MPU 202) for performing variable entry control for switching the state of the variable entry means;
When a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, a privilege granting means (payout device 77 or the like) for paying out the same number of game balls as the number of game balls that have entered the variable ball entry means;
A gaming machine equipped with.

  According to the feature I1, when a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, the same number of game balls as the number of game balls entered into the variable ball entry means are paid out. Thereby, a game can be advanced, suppressing the increase / decrease in a game ball | bowl.

Feature I2. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
Launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area (game ball launching mechanism 51);
Variable entry means formed in the game area and capable of switching between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter or cannot enter than the first state. (Second working port 34);
Variable entry control means (main-side MPU 202) for performing variable entry control for switching the state of the variable entry means;
When a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, a privilege granting means (payout device 77 or the like) for paying out the same number of game balls as the number of game balls that have entered the variable ball entry means;
In the situation where the variable entry means is in the first state, a game ball flowing down a predetermined specific game area (a right area of the variable display unit 36) out of the game areas enters the variable entry means. A guiding means (guidance nail 38b) for guiding the game ball to the variable pitching means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature I2, in the situation where the variable ball entry means is in the first state, the game ball is inserted into the variable ball entry means by firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the specific game area. Is possible. When a game ball enters the variable ball entry means, the same number of game balls as the number of game balls entered into the variable ball entry means are paid out. Thereby, a game can be advanced in the state which maintained the number of game balls.

Feature I3. The launching means is for launching a game ball at a predetermined launch cycle,
As the gaming state, a high expectation state (high frequency support mode) in which the expectation of entering the variable entry means is relatively high and low and a low expectation state (low frequency support mode) are set. And
The variable entry control means controls the variable entry means so that a period of the second state is shorter than the firing cycle in the high expectation state. A gaming machine according to I2.

  According to the characteristic I3, in the high expectation state, the period of the second state of the variable pitching means is shorter than the firing cycle. For this reason, in the high expectation state, almost all of the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable entry means regardless of the launch timing of the game balls by the launch means. Thereby, in the high expectation state, the game can be advanced while maintaining the number of game balls.

  Here, when the second state is set to be long in the variable pitching means, the game ball is not fired during the second state, and the so-called stop hit is performed in which the game ball is fired at the timing when the first state is reached. There is. In this case, the number of game balls may increase in the high expectation state. In particular, when the number of game balls to be paid out based on the entrance to the variable entrance means is plural, the increase in the number of game balls becomes significant.

  On the other hand, according to this feature, in the high expectation state, almost all of the game balls flowing down the specific game area enter the variable entry means regardless of the timing of the release of the game balls by the launch means. For this reason, the above-mentioned stop hitting can be made meaningless. Thereby, stop hitting can be suppressed and the fairness of a game can be ensured.

  The basic configuration of gaming machines other than pachinko machines to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means Or a game machine in which the variable display of the plurality of pictures is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a game medal is given to the player as a privilege according to the picture after the stop.

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... 1st operation port, 34 ... 2nd operation port, 34a ... Electric accessory, 38a ... Regulatory nail, 38b ... Guide nail, 71 ... Main control device, 77 ... Dispensing device , 78... Payout control device, 83a to 83e. Sphere counter area.

Claims (2)

A payout means for paying out game media;
A payout control means for controlling the payout means;
Periodic processing means for performing predetermined periodic processing;
A transmission setting means for transmitting and setting a payout command for paying out the game medium to the payout control means in the periodic process when a predetermined specific opportunity occurs;
With
In the gaming machine that controls the payout means so that when the payout command is received, the game medium is paid out in a number corresponding to the payout command when the payout command is received.
The payout control means includes
Storage means for storing payout number information for specifying a payout number that is the number of game media to be paid out as a privilege by the payout means;
Updating means for updating the number-of-payout information so that the number of payouts is increased by the number of game media corresponding to the payout command when the payout command is received;
The payout control means is a permission signal output means for outputting a permission signal for permitting transmission setting of the payout command to the transmission setting means,
With
The transmission setting means is in a state where transmission setting of the payout command can be performed when the permission signal is input,
The permission signal output means is configured to be able to output the permission signal in a situation where the number of payouts is a predetermined number or less.
Based on the fact that the number of payouts is equal to or greater than a specified number greater than the specific number, a prohibiting unit for prohibiting transmission setting of the payout command by the transmission setting unit,
The transmission setting means can set transmission of a plurality of the payout commands in one processing time based on the occurrence of a plurality of the specific triggers across the processing times by the periodic processing means,
The updating means updates the payout amount information so that the payout number increases by the amount of game media corresponding to each payout command.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the prohibiting unit is capable of determining whether or not to prohibit transmission setting of the payout command after each of the payout commands is updated by the updating unit.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is a pachinko machine.

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